Letter from FW Brinkhoff to Nick Gesman on Pella progress
London July 8 1909 scarce but clear notes praising municipal waterworks electric light plans in Pella Iowa and urging sewerage paving and rail improvements. Bonhomie toward Rev Henry Scholte memory celebrated by the writer who hopes for a statue and lasting civic progress.
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London
England
N. J. Gesman
Pelle
Iowa
Nick
R. R
Freault
Pella
Swisher
Waterloo
Main Street
Rock Island
Faassen
Lowa
Imles
Guy Square
Henry ‘Pi. Scholte
Brinkhoff
City Council Advances Water Rates and Home Improvements
The City Council met at City Hall Tuesday night July 20 with Mayor and all members present except Kuyper. Minutes were approved and a cement walk project granted. Water rates set 20 cents per 1000 gallons for 1000+ weekly use, 25 cents for under 1000. sewer committee continued. tap water machine proposed and referred. ordinance book revision ordered with all votes aye.
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Kuyper
Schreiner
Council
Faassen
Mills of Justice Local man jailed after visit to city coop
Marinus Van Dalen, a local character, was brought before Mayor German after being invited to walk to the city coop. He received a due bill for a three year term in the jag house at the county seat, completed by Hon Jas D Gamble, leaving the town short one citizen.
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Marinus van Dalen
Buckingham
German
Jas
D. Gamble
Prof Cox to Omaha Opens Private Music Studio
Prof and Mrs Henry G Cox of the university school of music depart for Omaha to establish a private studio. Cox has made a name as a director and organizer of local musical groups with notable success in the field.
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Henry G. Cox
The
University School of Music
Omaha
Y M C A Ball Team Triumphs On Local Diamond
The Y M C A ball club met on the diamond Monday evening. The game handed South Pella a sharp loss as the North side squad claimed pride with a 14 to 1 score.
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South Pella
North Side
Faassen and Den Adel Store Receives Progressive Improvements
The carpenters report ongoing work at the Faassen and Den Adel Store with noticeable improvements. Management notes steady progress and quality craftsmanship, reflecting the firm’s commitment to better facilities and custom work.
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Faassen and
den Adel
LeGrand Leaves on Colorado Vacation with Family
Rev LeGrand and family left yesterday for a month long vacation in Colorado visiting points of interest. A hardworking pastor deserving the church’s annual recreation period, he looks forward to a safe and wholesome trip.
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LeGrand
Colorado
Our City
Chancellor Shaw Tours Iowa Campuses to Recruit Students
Chancellor Shaw travels through Washington, Ainsworth, Danville and other southwestern Iowa towns this week meeting prospective students. He praises the unusually strong crop of new students and asserts he is the right man for the job, a hustler who can win.
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Shaw
Washington
Ainsworth
Danville
Iowa
Mr. Shaw
Prairie City Victorious Over Pella In One-Run Game
The Prairie City team defeated Pella at Athletic Field last Thursday by a 2 to 1 margin. Prairie City’s success came from solid coaching and clean play while Pella’s squad could have won with faster ball and two more scores.
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Pella
Prairie City Boys
Prairie Cityites
Carnival Praise for J George Loos Company at Harrisonville
Harrisonville July 26 1909 a week long carnival run by J George Loos Carnival Company earns high praise from Mayor Lee Spicer for clean modern attractions orderly conduct and gentlemanly associates. The editor notes eight paid shows with no bawdy acts and strong church support boosting opening night crowds despite afternoon rain.
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Harrisonville
George Loos Carnival Company
Mr. Loos
Lee Spicer
J. George Loos
Jupiter Pluvius
Bussey Plays Pella in Final Baseball Game of the Year
Our baseball team has faced hard luck this year with low attendance and poor support from citizens. Players have practiced faithfully and deserve community backing. Attend Thursday July jth for Bussey versus Pella to boost the team, the last game unless fans rally.
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Pella
Jth
Bussey
Doctor Brockman Performs Appendectomy in Ottumwa
Veda Tice underwent an appendicitis operation this morning with Dr. Brockman of Ottumwa as surgeon and Dr. Payne assisting. The patient is reported to be doing as well as could be expected and is hoped to recover quickly.
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Veda Tice
Brockman
Ottumwa
Payne
Farm accident leads to leg amputation in Otley area
Gradus Dykstra suffered a compound ankle fracture when a hay door fell in the barn. Doctors Bos and Gray from Des Moines performed an above knee amputation to save the patient, son of Albert Dykstra, near Otley. The incident occurred last Monday during hay handling.
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Gradus Dykstra
Bos
Gray
Des Moines
Albert Dykstra
Otley
Summer School Notes in Pella and Oskaloosa Tour
Miss Nora White county superintendent visited Tuesday and engaged with students while answering teachers questions. Dr. Garrison spoke Thursday morning and was warmly welcomed by students. Supt. Frush is ill. Friday July 23 entertainment canceled and may be rescheduled. Prof Flush to speak. exams start next Wednesday morning. readers may write in Pella with no extra cost. College classes continue next week, Jay A LarpHam.
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Nora White
Miss White
Teachers’ Institute
Oskaloosa
Dr. Garrison
Supt
F. M. Frush
Flush
Pella
Knoxville
Jay A
LarpHam
Death of Sikke Van der Veen at 78 on West Washington
Sikke Van der Veen, 78, died at his home on West Washington street on Tuesday July 19. Funeral served by Rev Van der Ark at First Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday at 2 o clock. Burial followed in Oakland cemetery.
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Sikke van der Veen
West
Washington Street
Whither Are We Drifting On Municipal Ownership
A northern Iowa town voices strong opposition to municipal ownership of electric light and water plants. The piece argues high costs, hidden deficits, and inefficient management, citing national trends showing failures and private options as preferable. It warns of heavy debt, higher future taxes, and loss of consumer choice, urging fiscal caution and continued private provision.
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United States
Towa
Waterworks Department
State of
Iowa
Europe
Thhe
Board of Public Works
Marshall Field
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Comppany
Saturday Evening Post
Pella
Selectric
Old Pella
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Prof. Cox
Indorses Carnival
St. Joe
BASE
DR. Brockman
van der Veen
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