Lightning strikes Central Hall flagpole at Central College
A thunderstorm last Thursday evening struck the Central Hall flag pole on Central College campus. Fire damaged the cupola, belfry, and roof, with the bell shattered and the top of the 20 foot flagpole burned. Fire brigade faced hose connection issues. damage estimated at about 2500 dollars with insurance covering the loss.
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Central Hall
Central College
the College
A. J. Kuyper
Main
Gome
Smoreabirs
Jones & Hitchcock
Troy
N. Y
Keokuk
My Church Vows and Sunday Sermons
At the M E Church the next Sunday morning will feature the topic My Church Vows. The roll will be called and church rules read. All members and friends are urged to attend. Heb 10 25 and keep exhorting one another as the day approaches. Baptist Church Rev J W Bailey preaches Sunday morning. all are welcome.
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M. E. Church
Meteors Defeat Prairie City In Hot, Low-Flow Baseball Game
In a dull encounter the Meteors hammered Prairie City 13 to 3 after a chaotic first inning. VanArkel homered for Pella, while Aschenbrener swiped two bases from the Meteors. The game ended in the seventh due to heat and late time.
Hand of Death Claims Huibert Blom at Leighton Farm
Huibert Blom aged fifty three years eight months and twenty eight days died at his farm southeast of Leighton on Wednesday July 29 1914 at 1030 am tuberculosis caused death after about three years He was a Dutch immigrant who resided near Pella later moving to the farm where he died He leaves a wife and several children with other relatives in the area Funeral services were set for Friday July 31 at 1130 am at the home and 130 pm at Leighton church burial at Porterville cemetery Also noted is the death of B Schreiner city engineer in Des Moines aged 71 from heat exhaustion occurring Sunday July 26 He had recently visited his sons in Des Moines after living in Oskaloosa and had worked for Mahaska county He is survived by his widow three sons a daughter and was formerly city engineer of Des Moines Funeral services were held Wednesday at 230 pm from Knight Sleeper parlors in Des Moines.
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Huibert Blom
Leighton
Blom
Holland
Pella
Leighton Church
Porterville Cemetery
B. Schreiner
Wm. Schreiner
Des Moines
Register
Barnabas Schreiner
Gibson Hall
Screiiner
Harry
Lewis Schreiner
Oskaloosa
Mahaska County
Sayter
Schreiner
Minneapolis
Knight & Slee
Ancil Reuvers and Rock Island Kansas Employment
Ancil Reuvers is connected with the Rock Island in Kansas. The notice references his employment status and the associated organization.
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Ancil Reuvers
Rock Island
Kansas
Criticism of Chronicle editorial on Catholic representation
A Knoxville Express critique reprints an editorial on Catholic bias and chautauqua representation. It argues priests may lecture publicly, compares Catholic and Protestant participation, and asserts the chautauqua as a public forum where credentials matter and prejudice should fade.
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Knoxville Express
The
Chronicle
the Express
Pella Chronicle
the Chronicle
Catholic’ Church
Catholic Church
United States
Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Bryan
Express
America
Wedding Bells Announce Andeweg Rhine Marriage
Announcement from New Sharon reports the marriage of John J. Andeweg and Miss Bessie Inez Rhine on Sunday July 26. The couple, both of New Sharon, will reside there after their home is established, with many friends in Pella extending congratulations.
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New Sharon
John J. Andeweg
Bessie Inez Rhine
Andeweg
Pella
The
Chronicle
New A
No Park Preaching Denied by New Sharon Mayor
Scores of automobiles and a crowd gathered at New Sharon city park Sunday evening for a union church service announced to be held there but Mayor Evans ordered the meeting moved. Some question mayoral authority, protests grow as nearby towns hold park services. A petition to grant park use for worship is circulating.
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Union Church
Evans
Oskaloosa
Pella
State Union
New Sharon
Land Monopoly Grows as Few Hold Vast Timber Acres
A United States Commissioner report exposes heavy concentration of timber lands. In Washington Oregon California Idaho and nationwide 1694 proprietors control about 105.6 million acres with 16 owners holding 47.8 million. Railroads Miller and Lux oil and mining interests amplify the span of concentrated holdings threatening broader resource access and rising land values.
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United States
United States Commissioner of Corporations
Washington
Oregon
California
Redwood District
Idaho
Igbihsbersons
W. B. Northop
New York City
Miller and
Lux
Mexico
Knoxville Electric Company and McKinley Syndicate Power Deal
The Knoxville Electric Company has contracted with the McKinley Syndicate to buy current for Knoxville. A Des Moines to Oskaloosa transmission line stub will run Otley to Knoxville, requiring the city to rebuild its distribution to handle high tension. The city may also contract for power to pump water, potentially saving thousands on a Knoxville transmission line.
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the Journal
Knoxville Electric Company
McKinley Syndicate
Knoxville
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Otley
Des Moines Company
Knoxville City
City Council Meeting Discusses Enforcement and Utilities
The council met Tuesday with all members present. Gerrit F. Stegeman sought mayoral explanations on speeding law enforcement. The mayor denied discrimination, noting two prior cases had been dismissed for reasonable excuses. Actions approved include sewer work on Liberty Street at 35 cents per foot, plans to keep paved streets clean, and repairing a pumping station motor. The light and power department reported 25 new customers in Q2 and presented a quarterly stats report. The itinerant doctor ordinance, repealing license requirements, passed 5 to 1. A bill for $161.16 was approved to B. Schreiner’s estate. Bids for coal next year were ordered. Watering fountains for horses and a hitching area light were reallocated. Adjourned to Friday at 7:30 PM.
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Gerrit _F
Stegeman
Committee On
Liberty Street
Committee On Health and Sanitation
Plender
B. Schreiner
Franklin Street
Resolutions Adopted by Marion County Sunday School Conv.
The 49th annual Sunday School Convention for Marion County adopts standards to elevate county schools to the International standard of requirements. Goals include cradle rolls home departments teacher training and regular teachers meetings and to ensure teachers avoid dancing card playing and alcohol.
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Marion County
Star
Banner County
Acme
Interare
Union religious services at park Sunday evening
Rev. B. F. Brinkman of the Second Reformed church will preach at the union meeting in the park Sunday evening. The park is noted as a cool spot on warm evenings and large congregations have attended these meetings. Miss Margaret Griffith of Lorimer made a short visit at the home of Dt.
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B. F. Brinkman
Second Reformed Church
Margaret Griffith
Lorimer
Otley Traveler Defies Law and Is Fined in Otley Case
Tom Rickabaugh of Otley caused a disturbance in town Saturday night prompting a marshal to eject him. He resisted arrest, was restrained with handcuffs after a brief struggle, and appeared for a hearing with Mayor Johnson. Damages were set at 30 dollars plus costs, and he paid the fine after agreeing to assist street cleaning before returning to Otley.
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Tom Rickabaugh
Otley
Tom
Bram
Johnson
Hotel de Brom
Main Street
Our City
Paving Completed on Pella Streets After Three Months
The paving gang finished work on Pella streets July 24 after nearly three months. Fifteen blocks were paved with six blocks 68 feet wide and a 30 foot testing width. The project used bitulithic material and workers delivered careful, peaceful service with no major accidents. Contractor Horiban spent considerable time locally and accommodated citizens in small matters. The crew will be missed for their congenial conduct.
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Pella
Horabin
Hag
Weather and crop bulletin July 26 1914 overview
The week saw high temperatures and bright sunshine with generally dry conditions. Temperatures averaged about five degrees above normal, with 100 plus high days in southern districts. Light rainfall occurred statewide, stunting some pastures and crops though average yields appear possible. Small grain harvest nearly complete, grain yields range from fair to good, apples damaged by the 16th storm, and stock water remains scarce in southern districts.
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Page
Fremont
Arrest of Jacob Dingeman After Home Altercation
Sheriff Reed and Constable Shaw arrested Jacob Dingeman on assault and battery sworn by Don Manos before Justice L M Bacon after a confrontation at the Dingeman home. Dingeman resisted violently, arming with a baseball bat and retreating to a bedroom.
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Jacob Dingeman
Reed
Shaw
Justice of the Peace
L. M. Bacon
Don Manos
Dingeman
Manos
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Prairie City
Pella Boys
VanArkel
Pete Bloem
Lankelma
Bloem
Aschenbrenner
Prairie City Bunch
Prairie City Boys
Andeweg—Rhine
NO Park
American Economic League
Union Religious Services
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