Judge Curtis to retire from law practice at seventy
Woge W. Curtis, long time San Bernardino lawyer and pioneer, plans August 2 as his seventieth birthday to mark stepping away from active cases. He will wind down firm work after August 1, visit birthplace Aurora Indiana, and travel the East while remaining active in other pursuits. The article notes his early life in Iowa, move to California, and diverse early work from chopping wood to teaching before resuming law in 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
W. Curtis
I. C. Curtis
Central University
W. J. Curtis
Indiana
Territory
Iowa
Iowa Central University
Knoxville
San Bernardino
Curtis
Aurora
Los Angeles
East
Right Eye Removed After Fireworks Injury at Chautauqua Grounds
J. S. Gladstone, returned from Methodist Hospital Des Moines Tuesday, had his right eye removed after a July fireworks accident. Doctors said removal was necessary to prevent total blindness. three fragments of paper shell were found in the eye. He is weak but cheerful, with the left eye improving, and neighbors pledge support for the heavy medical expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Gladstone
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Pearson
Amos
Gladstone
Herce
Wedding Bells for Boonstra and Thomassen in Pella
Miss Margaret Boonstra and Mr. Chas Thomassen wed on Wednesday at 5 pm at Dr. B. Keables home with Rev. J. We Van Kersen officiating. They traveled to Albert Lea, Minnesota, for their future home. The bride, long known in Pella, resided with the Keables, and Chas, a rising mail service figure, leaves with many well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Boonstra
Chas
Thomassen
B. Keables
J. We van Kersen
Albert Lea
Minn
Pella
Mrs. Keables
Excursion rates cut for Iowa Star Fair visitors
Railroads in Chicago and Iowa officials agree on a three cent a mile excursion rate for the State Fair during the last week of August. The rate applies wherever the ordinary fare is 75 cents round trip, with Des Moines area exceptions. The move aims to boost attendance and support agricultural interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Chicago
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Des Moines
Boy Catches 25-Pound Catfish on Des Moines River
On a family trip Rev E Vanden Berg and the Visser family fished near Knoxville bridge on Des Moines River. Samuel Vanden Berg, 12, hooked a huge catfish by noon and with help from John Visser hauled it ashore. The fish weighed 25 pounds, measured two and a half feet, and its head was brought to the Chronicle office for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Vanden Berg
Visser
Des Moines
Samuel
E Vanden Berg
Knoxville Bridge
Jonah
John Visser
Chronicle Office
Death of W K Wagaman of Lynnville Iowa
W K Wagaman of Lynnville Iowa died in Oskaloosa on July 22 aged 63 years and 21 days born October 27 1844. The funeral was held July 24 in Lynnville and he was interred at Oakwood cemetery. He leaves a wife a daughter and a son Mrs J G Maasdam of Fairfield and P D Wagaman of Prairie City. He once owned a flour mill in Pella and was well known by older residents.
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W. K. Wagaman
Lynnville
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Oakwood
J. G. Maasdam
Fairfield
P. D. Wagaman
Prairie City
Wagaman
Pella
Birth and death notice for Shera Zella Shera
Shera Zella Shera was born near Vandalia on January 8 1888 and died July 26 1908 at her mother N E Shera’s home in Prairie City Iowa. She graduated from Prairie City High School and married W N Cline of Ames on October 22 1907. Funeral conducted by Rev Straun of the Christian church from the mother’s Prairie City home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Shera
Vandalia
N. E. Shera
Prairie City
W. N. Cline
Ames
Epworth League Social Draws Wide Support At Home
The Epworth League Social at H. S. Rhynesburger residence last Thursday drew a large mixed crowd despite poor weather. Four musical selections impressed attendees, refreshments were served, and a neat sum was cleared. Spirit and membership growth are noted as devotions and services continue to attract both members and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
H. S. Rhynesburger
Missionary plans discussed by Vander Werf and Van Kersen at Monroe
Reverends Vander Werf and Van Kersen traveled to Monroe Tuesday morning to arrange for the arrival of Rev. D Scholten, recently in South Blendon Michigan. He will locate at Monroe as a classical missionary overseeing three or four mission stations initially and expanding where opportunities arise. The classis aims to raise $200000 this year for these efforts.
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S. Vander Werf
W. J. van Kersen
Monroe
D. Scholten
South Blendon
Mich
Classis
Forest City
Knoxville Beats Pella In Lopsided Baseball Bid
Knoxville traveled to Pella and fell 14 to 1 as Pella racked up 17 hits. Van Cleave made a superb one handed catch while Bloem dominated on the mound, fanning 10. Jeffries, Moneysmith, and Kelly toiled for Knoxville, who managed 3 hits. A hard fought game, Knoxville invites a rematch.
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Knoxville
Pella
van Cleave
Bloem
Jeffries
Moneysmith
Pella Bloem
van Vark
Kelly
Appeal for Aid to Iowa Voters in Bryan Campaign
A meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee at Des Moines on July 1 calls Iowa voters to contribute one dollar to N. F. Reed, treasurer, Ottumwa, for a Bryan presidency and Fred E. White Iowa chief executive campaign fund. The drive emphasizes no corporate aid and urges prompt subscriptions to fund a vigorous, well accounted campaign.
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Iowa
Democratic State Central Committee
Des Moines
Wm. J. Bryan
Fred E. White
N. F. Reed
Ottumwa
N. Ff
Reed
Towa
Clint L. Price
F. Dalton
Hawkeye Natives Association Origins and Growth
The Hawkeye Natives Association began in summer 1906 with about twenty five members in its first year. A state organization formed and incorporated in December 1907 under Iowa law. The group invites Iowa natives aged fifty or more to join, to preserve and record Iowa’s early history for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Des Moines County
Commonwealth of Iowa
Eviaiuiurry
Open meetings and the value of public discourse
A reader urges attendance at city council sessions to understand workings and questions the editor should address public concerns. An elderly farmer seeks an assistant for wages and marriage rather than work, and a Chautauqua feature extols uplifting programs. Advertisers prove advertising pays through a Kansas man recovering a lost bill.
Summer School Notes and Teachers Honored
Prof Martha Firth sparked enthusiasm with physiology demos including a pig eye and beef eye dissection as teachers plan field work in rural schools. Elizabeth Graham provides complete English outlines, while Prof Dudgeon and Prof Young lead physics and math discussions. Joe Porter is thanked for the frappe, and an ice cream festival followed a potential rain day. County Superintendent Smith attends exams. Reading Circle books aid didactics and psychology studies for renewing certificates. Students and teachers discuss exams, psychology, and summer study on Central College campus.
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Martha Firth
Joe Porter
Joe
Central College
Expert Tuning and Repairing of Pianos Organs and Pipe Organs
Expert services for tuning and repair of pianos organs and pipe organs. Includes repolishing and restoring old instruments. Latest tuning system used. Trial offered with guaranteed work. Prov. P Grorr a 76 year manufacturer. Residence south of Waechter Lumber Yard. Phone 16 Red. jit.
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Grorr
Waechter
Pella Chronicle Advertisement Bargain Counter Offer
Des Moines Capital notices a large and newsy daily promoting a bargain counter. The offer combines the Chronicle with Des Moines Capital for savings. Readers are urged to call and visit to see the deal and prices through year end.
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The
Chronicle
Pella Chronicle
Lecocq Brothers delaying building awaiting steel beams
Lecocq Bros. face a three week delay on their new building as steel beams and cast columns, originally due eight weeks ago from Evansville Co. Indiana, have finally shipped. Walls rise on the first story and construction plans resume once material arrives.
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Lecocq Bros
Evansville Co
Ind
Miss Jennie Vroom Faces Urgent Des Moines Operation
Miss Jennie Vroom living east of town faces an emergency operation after two specialists advised surgery to save her life. She was taken to Des Moines Wednesday evening. family and friends traveled to be with her as prayers rise for a successful outcome.
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Jennie Vroom
Des Moines
Jennie
Garret Vroom
Jim
Connie Vroom
Garret Pletter
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Woge W
Shera
Hawkeye Natives Association
Tewt
Kansas
Elizabeth Graham
Dudgeon
Young
Smith
Miss Smith
Des Moines Capital
M. H. Longsdorf
Margaret
Marian
Kansas City
S. G. Vander Zyl
Christine Woudely
Corlyville
Mra
Joba Vea
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