Visits and town notices in a Davenport college page
A summary of local social notes and upcoming civic events from Davenport area items. Attendees include A W Leland of Dixon and Rev H O Rowlands at college commencement. Monroe city council funds a two story band stand. Local commerce promotes Velvet Brand ice cream and Van Niewaal hats. Minor incidents include a fall injuring Miss Thomas and a barefoot outing by Luther and Herndon Sadler. Geographically varied notices cover Keokuk, Oskaloosa, Muscatine, and Des Moines connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Mirror
H. O. Rowlands
First Baptist Church of
Davenport
Jersey
Langerak’s
H. W. Hart
van der Linden
Oskaloosa
Fourth of July Committees Named for Pella Celebration
The appointive list designates speaking, amusements, parade, water, vocal music, stands, and fireworks committees with leaders such as P G Gaass Adel Hendricks Wm Gezel Hf Viersen Lillia Viersen and A N Van der Linden. Executive group includes H D Wormhoudt L Stegeman John Van der Linden and George J Thomassen, signaling an experienced, well-organized celebration ahead in Pella on July 4.
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Pella
P G. Gaass
Adel Hendricks
G. van der Zyl
George Gaass
J. H. Reuvers
G. J. Thomassen
Wm. Gezel
Dick Weyerse
A. P. van der Meide
IH. Rhynsburger
Lillia Viersen
A. N. van der Linden
P. van Sittert
L. M. Donal
Wm. Kruger
Hf. Viersen
Julian Renaud
H. D. Wormhoudt
L. Stegeman
John van der Linden
F. D. Stubenrauch
George J. Thomassen
Sully Visit Highlighted by Prosperity and Farm Scenes
Van Rees and Chronicle reporter visited Sully last Friday. They rode from Pella through a flourishing farming region noted for fine crops and grand farms. The trip showcased prosperous livelihoods, with large homesteads and farm animals in view along the route to Sully.
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van Rees
Chronicle
Sully
Pella
Astry
T. D
van. ‘Rees
Fourth of July plans and town chatter in Sully
A Sully group organized a Fourth of July celebration with a subscription drive, a keynote speaker, the Ballengee Concert Band, a Galesburg versus Sully baseball game, and cash prizes for contests. Evening fireworks were planned with Admiral Togo directing, but Pella secured him first. The writer notes local visits and friendly ties between Sully and former Pella residents amid everyday town life.
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Ballengee
Galesburg
Sully
Togo
Pella
Mabye
Colfax ministers plan a toned down Fourth of July
Colfax will oversee a restrained celebration shifting away from loud firecrackers. Pella considers a 676 event without the platform dance that Pel la is famous for. Chronicle editor Ballengea, recently married, may try to halt youthful sports while Mayor Allen signals a cautious council stance on arts and commerce.
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Colfax
Pella
Ballengea
The
Chronicle
Allen
Council
Trip
Note of Casey's Assistance Highlighted in Celebration
A brief celebration notes Casey's assistance as a key element of the event. The account emphasizes collaboration and gratitude toward Casey, acknowledging support that aided progress and success.
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Casey
Baptist Pastor Z Henry Lewis Preaches Sunday Services
Baptist Church pastor Z Henry Lewis will preach next Sunday morning and evening. Sunday morning subject Simple Addition and evening subject An Ideal Pastor. A cordial invitation to all.
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H. Dykhuizen
Second Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Z. Henry Lewis
Ladies' Social and Literary Club Holds Final Meeting
The Ladies' Social and Literary Club met at the Cole home giving officers for the new year: president Mrs. Mair, vice president Mrs. P. H. Bousquet, secretary Mrs. J. H. Van der Lin den. A luncheon preceded a debate on the Chicago teamsters strike and its impact on unionism with speakers including Prof. Severn, J. L. Warren, Prof. Farmer, and Dr. Hulbert. The club will resume activities after cooler weather.
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Ladies’ Social and Literary Qclub
S. F. Cole
Mair
P. H. Bousquet
J. H. van der Linden
Teamsters
Chicago
Vandermeulen Residence to be Sold at Public Auction
The Vandermeulen residence with out buildings and lot near L Stegaman's home will be sold at public auction on Saturday afternoon June 17 at 2 pm. A J Vandermeulen appears as the seller in the notice.
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Vandermeulen
L. Stegaman
Death by own action ends life of Keokuk county killer
Sarah Kuhn died at Anamosa State Prison last Sunday in a death by own action. She had been serving life for murdering her husband in 1900 Keokuk county. The unproven story says her husband poisoned beer after fearing her desertion. Friends lobbied for parole. legislature nearly granted relief before Kuhn reportedly chose to end her life.
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Sarah Kuhn
Keokuk County
Anamosa
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proven for Many Ailments
A short testimonial from D. L. Gregory of Hope Texas praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. The ad notes the product heals quickly and costs 25 cents at Henry M Langerek’s drug store.
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O. K
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Tex
Henry M. Langerak
Death of Clyde Kiser in Hopkins Missouri
The notice reports Clyde Kiser, seventeen, dying May 28 after rheumatic fever. He had been ill since May 19, and his funeral was held Monday afternoon at 1:00 at the M B church with Rev Berg officiating. Clyde was described as jovial and industrious, much missed by family and friends.
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R. C. Kiser
Clyde
M. HB
Mr. Berg
Sully to celebrate Fourth of July in grand way
Sully residents plan a bright Fourth of July celebration with a secured Pella band and active committees. The bandstand has received two coats of paint and will host Saturday evening concerts as part of the festivities. Visitors include James De Wit of Pella and John Van der Linden.
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Monroe
Sully
Buggy Sale at Brom’s Stand Near Livery Barn
A. T. Brom offers an 865.00 buggy for 845.00 to the first caller before 10 AM Saturday July 1. The rest of the day features special sales on low buggies and urged early attendance to secure the deal.
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deCook and Wheeler
Edwards Couple Wedding in Leon May 30
Cornelius Edwards EB Mia Nellie Edwards wed in Leon on Tuesday May 30 in a ceremony conducted by Rev J F Baker. The groom’s brother in law officiated as the couple arrived Saturday morning with the bride’s mother and sister accompanying them.
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Cornelius
Mia
Nellie Edwards
Leon
Pella Plans Fourth of July Celebration Hunger for Clock
Four weeks from last Tuesday, Pella organizes a grand Fourth of July celebration described as a hum dinger. Citizens are urged to attend for a full day of events starting in the morning and continuing until evening. The article notes no official city clock yet provided by the board of supervisors and promises a well funded, well attended gathering despite missing details.
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Pella
Thal
Board of Supervisors
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Ethel
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van Niewaal
Langerak's Fountain
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Judson Kempton
Baptist Church of
Gauss & Stubenrauch Law and Real Estate
Cole’s
Wm. Verros
J. S&s. Rhynsburger & Co
Will Conrey
Green
Bootsma
Y. T. Van _ieswaal’s
Henry “Williams
Des ‘Moines
Mrs. W. ©. Farmer
Keota
of Harmesen
Collins, In
Messrs
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W. G. van der Ploeg
P. C. Lankelma
Luther
Herndon Sadler
Miss Thomas
R. R. Sadler
George H. Cavanaugh
Kewanee
Illinois
Cond Pella National Bank
U.S
National Banka
U. S
National Bank
County of
Marion
H. Po Scholte
H. P. Scholte
Bear Bas ‘Nolen
J. H. van Vliet
Notary Public
the Key To
Chronicle Job Rooms
L. 5
L. Club
Mr. Frank
Our City
Hopkins
Missouri
Charlie Dunlevy
KE. Bebb
Marie
Chas. Harris
Elsie
What Cheer
Kurtz Dunlevy
New Sharon
4. M. Ruckman
James de Wit
Henry
Frank Stubenrauch
Kiatbley
Peoria
Cornelius Edwards
District Court
Marion County
Iowa
Abraham Bogaards
Peter A. Bogaards
Wm. Rheenen
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