Three Pella men arrested after Osceola saloon disturbance
In Osceola a dispute over a bartender's bill led to a crowded saloon disturbance. Three men from Pella, John Newhouse, Dooeykoopman, and John Van Vark, were arrested. two fled toward the Rock Island depot but were captured. Newhouse and Dooeykoopman paid $7.85 each. Van Vark settled after a misrepresented payment claim, details show mayoral intervention and police pursuit.
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Boda
Pella
John Newhouse
Van
Bacon
Harry Moody
Jake Jones
Rock Island
Moody
Iowa League
Iowa Central
Dooeykoopman
van Vark
Notice of Petition to Sell Decedent Real Estate in Marion County
In the District Court of Iowa, Marion County, A N Van der Linden as Administrator of Jane Van der Linden deceased asks to sell decedent's real estate in Pella to pay debts. Defendants Nancy Bemis Ernest Bemis Leona H Van Der Linden must appear by October 2 1910. otherwise default and judgment follow. Property is North three fourths of Lots 3 4 in Block 24 in Knoxville? No, Pella city. Sale may be private or public to best estate interests. Dated July 1910 at Pella Iowa.
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Nancy Bemis
Nancy
Bemis
Ernest Bemis
Leona H. van der Linden
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
A. N. van der Linden
Jane van der Linden
Pella
Marion ‘County
Decedent
Gajd
Knoxville
The Gall Game: Little Giants beat Pella Meteors 8 to 2
Colfax frail win over Pella Meteors 8 to 2 as Bloom yielded 12 hits and a six strikeouts for the Giants while their pitcher struck out eight. Attendance lags but town hopes for better crowds. Players and lineups listed. score by innings shows Colfax 0000 and Pella 200.
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Giants
Colfax
Pella’ Meteors
Athletic
Bloom
Aix
Meteors
Owens
Laws
Price
City Council Grants Homecoming Park Street Traction Permit
The city council met in regular session Tuesday night July 19 with full attendance. A business representative petition to use park and streets for homecoming attractions was approved. Water committee recommended discharge of the present superintendent and appointment of a replacement. Street and alley committee bought 30x50 strip from John Bysink to straighten street. Scholte Gaas and Martha Firth reappointed to the Library board for six years. Adjourned to meet Thursday at 8.
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Committee On Water Works
John Bysink
A. P. Scholte
P. G. Gaas
Martha Firth
Serious Accident Injures Harry Awtry in Hay Derrick Fall
While raising hay yesterday afternoon a guy rope on a hay derrick failed causing the structure to fall and strike Harry Awtry on the side of the head. He sustained a concussion of the brain though the skull was not broken. Doctors express hopeful prognosis for his recovery.
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Derrick
Harry Awtry
Mr. Awtry
Among the Sick and Stricken Local Reels With Ill Health
A local column lists residents in varying states of illness. Kuyper is recovering well. Rosendall suffers chronic kidney trouble. Ed Plette had an acute colic attack yesterday. Maggie De Boer was ill Tuesday but improving today. Esther Van Zee has been sick since last Saturday. Mrs Van Steenis near town endures a serious week with a felon on the left thumb. Mrs J R Van Zee has a sore foot from stepping on a rusty way last Saturday.
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Dead Kuyper
A. Rosendall
Ed Plette
Maggie de Boer
Esther van Zee
Wm. van Steenis
J.R. van Zee
John Stung After Bees Robbery Attempt on Farm
Newspaper recounts John De Cook attempting to rob a hive on a farm Monday. He faced resistance from the family, who confronted him as he tried to take the honey. No further details on injuries or outcomes are provided.
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John
Feas
Johin
Des Moines Woman Fires Three Times in Desperate Attempt
Vern Frazier of Galesburg is believed to be the target of a Des Moines woman, Mrs Vern Frazier, who traveled from Des Moines to Reasoner and Galesburg armed with a .22 caliber revolver. Three shots were fired, one misfired, one penetrated the shirt, and the third struck her arm but was deflected, likely saving her life. Domestic incompatibility is cited as motive. she was separated from her husband three weeks prior and is expected to recover after treatment in Newton and Des Moines.
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Galesburg
Vern Frazier
Ar Graffis
8-Co
Frazier
Reasoner
Des Moines
Pella Chosen as Meeting Site for Upper Iowa Conference
The Upper Iowa Conference of the Methodist Church will meet in Pella from September 7 to 12. A committee will arrange accommodations for about 300 delegates, inviting local citizens to host visitors and provide a warm welcome. Mayor N J Gesman signs the notice urging hospitality.
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Pella
Upper Iowa
The
Methodist Church
Methodist Church of
N.J. Gesman
First Reformed Church English Service Next Sunday
The First Reformed Church will hold Sunday evening services in English. Prof. Hoffman of Central College will occupy the pulpit and all are cordially invited to attend.
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First Reformed Church
Hoffman
Central College
Want a Home in Pella Across From Chronicle Editor
Do you seek a well located home in Pella with a good plot, barn, and outbuildings near church and school. A chance to buy such a place at $500 below value is offered and the editor of the Chronicle invites investigation.
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Pella
The
Chronicle
Merchant
Second Reformed Church Sermon by Rev C Muller
Rev C Muller will occupy the pulpit at the Second Reformed Church next Sunday morning and evening.
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C. Muller
Second Reformed Church
Hoffmann to Preach at Baptist Church Next Sunday
Prof F A Hoffman will be the preacher next Sunday morning at the Baptist Church. Evening services will be on the College campus at 7 o clock if the weather is fair.
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F. A. Hoffman
New Arrivals by the Stork Route
A baby boy named at the John Gopsilink home arrives Wednesday afternoon in what records describe as a pure girl in the context of local birth notices with Mrs Mi mentioned in the households.
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STORK
John Gopsilink
Wedding Bells For Miss Feral Young and Frank Baer
A clipping from Richmond Indiana July 17 reports Miss Feral F Young of former Pella boy fame wed Mr Frank E Baer at Grace M E church, performed by Rev Arthur Cates. Miss Young lived with the Jordans on Main street and worked in the township trustees office. Baer, a cigar maker, recently promoted to factory foreman and the couple plan a visit to his parents in Iowa shortly after the ceremony.
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Richmond
Ind
Pella
Feral F. Young
Frank E. Baer
Grace M. E. Church
Arthur Cates
Miss Young
Charles Jordan
Main Street
Baer
Mrs. Baer
Iowa
Mr. Baer
Frank Meyer
The
Chronicle
Public Comfort Stations Proposed for Waterloo Merchants
The Waterloo Reporter urges merchants to provide public toilet facilities for strangers, noting many cities lack such amenities. A window emblem a green circle with red cross would signal men only M or women only W, or both, and has worked in Pasadena. Inspector Jennish plans to introduce the idea in Waterloo to ease discomfort and boost trade.
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Waterloo
Pella
Frank K. Chew
The
Mental Worker
W. H. Jennish
Chew
Jennish
Pasadena
Calif
Without Fire Protection Leaves Pella Vulnerable
A water main leak near the pumping station left Pella with virtually no fire protection from Friday evening through Sunday evening, raising concerns about safety and response readiness during the outage.
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Pella
Thick and Fast The Firm of Gegman and Holle Brands
A fragmentary report notes Gegman and Holle firms active in Northern Iowa. They conduct excursions to farms on Tuesdays, driven by rising demand from buyers in the region.
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Gegman and Hollebrands
Gre
Towa
Gegman
Pella Postmaster Louis F. Bousquet’s Fifteen Year Service
Louis F. Bousquet of Pella Iowa marked a fifteen year government service career by advancing from office boy to postmaster and moving the office to a new 21 by 84 foot building with modern equipment. He began July 1, 1895 under a Republican appointee, served through a Democratic transition, and continued after Roosevelt’s appointment. Tunis Kempkes is deputy, Tim Dykstra clerk, with three young workers handling mail for five rural routes and the city. new quarters opened July 1.
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Pella
Government Post Office Service
Louis F. Bousquet
Bousquet
Harrison
Cleveland
B. F. Keables
Tim Dykstra
Post Office
G. H. Wormhoudt
Department
Hand of Death: Leendert F Van Gorp Dies at 47
Leendert F. Van Gorp aged 47 years 10 months 8 days died at his home Tuesday July 19 after a long illness. Funeral at the Methodist Church this afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by Rev. Monkman. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Family and community extend sympathy in this sorrow.
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Leendert F. van Gorp
Monkman
Oakwood
Three Year Old Dies of Brain Fever in Pella
Teideweg Hendrik Zuideweg, three year old son of Mr and Mrs H Zuideweg, died at home in west Pella on Tuesday July 19. Cause of death was chronic brain fever. Funeral services were held from the home on Wednesday at 1 30 PM. The remains were laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Teideweg
Hendrik Zuideweg
H. Zuideweg
West Pella
Oakwood
Van Weelde Dies After Cancer Battle at 64
Van Weelde H aged 64 years and 4 months died after months of stomach cancer at C Verploeg home on Tuesday July 9. Funeral held this afternoon at the Verploeg home at 2:60 o'clock. Interment in Porterville cemetery.
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H. ©. van Weelde
C. Verploeg
Verploegh
Porterville
Prayer for a Baptists Rain and a City Visit
A readers note recalls a humorous old lady’s prayer for steady rain to save her corn as John Van Rheenen takes a two week vacation from his duties at the Ts Van Niewaal store visiting Chicago and friends. The text reflects small town chatter on weather and local business.
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Kansas
John van Rheenen
Niewaal
Chicago
Saun—Reridance
Alton man tied to Salvation Army swindle jailed
Last Saturday a melodramatic grafter posing as a Salvation Army collector visited businesses in Alton and later Orange City. He claimed to gather funds for a Kansas City home, showed no list of subscribers, and fled drinking. The suspect, found with a missing donation, is jailed as authorities investigate possible prison terms.
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Salvation Army
Kansas City
Vande Scott
Sherriff Schaap
L. J. Ballingee
Alton
Democrat
Frank Allen
Orange City
Volunteers of America
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