Improvements at Central University of Iowa College
Central University of Iowa advances on major upgrades with bids for Jordan Science Hall, a new northeast campus site, water and heating systems, an electric department, and a large athletic field with track, football, and baseball facilities. Stock offerings detail contributions by local gentlemen as construction progresses toward a first class facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central University of Iowa
Chronicle
Jordan Science Hall
College Board of
Ase
de Haan
College
B.B. Keables
P. H. Bousquetten
H. J. van den Berg
H. Rietveld
W. ©. Farmer
L. A. Garrison
F. J. Stubenrauch
W. G. ‘van der Ploeg
J. O. Mitten
L.F Bousquet
Grounds Upgrade Promises AI Chautauqua Arena At Central University
Students and town fellows will share grounds rights and the new field will host chautauquas with ample shade water and facilities for large gatherings. Prof Farmer says athletic grounds will be second to none in Iowa and the project signals prosperity and revived interest in Central University. President Garrison and supporters are praised for backing Christian education.
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Farmer
Iowa
Central University of Town
Garrison
Pella Gentlemen Buy Canadian Lands Near Milestone
A party of Pella businessmen toured Milestone Canada and most returned Monday. Buyers include HH. D. Wormhoudt 160 acres A. N. Kuyper 160 Ed Wormhoudt 160 John Korver 100 Dr Payne 160 L Stegeman 640 Eugene Dennis 640 W W Cook 640 acres. Luse Land Company agents Gesman Warren plan another excursion within 7 to 10 days.
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Milestone
Canada
HH. D. Wormhoudt
A. N. Kuyper
Ed. Wormhoudt
Kahoka
Missouri
John Korver
Dr. Payne
L. Stegeman
Eugene Dennis
W. W. Cook
Luse Land Company
Gesman & Warren
Livery Barn Sold to George A Israel in Birmingham Iowa
Last week De Cook and Wheeler sold their livery stable to George A. Israel of Birmingham Iowa. The new proprietor took possession immediately and is now running the business. Israel is new to the city, but welcomed as a local business man. The former owners will likely stay in Pella, though exact plans aren’t known.
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de Cook & Wheeler
Géorge ‘A. Israel
Birmingham
Iowa
Israel
Pella
Sale Extended by H J Green & Son in Pella
Continued sale due to large stock as H J Green & Son prepare to move to Greenfield. They announce going out of business locally and promise very low prices to clear goods. The campaign has drawn buyers from miles around for calicoes and all kinds of wear. Come now while stock lasts.
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H. J.,green & Son Live
Greenfield
Pella
Messrs
H. J. Green & Son
J. Green Son
De Geus Nytermarkt Marriage Noted in City
Gerrit de Geus and Miss Emma Nytermarkt were married in the city on Thursday evening of last week. Both are well regarded and many wish them lasting happiness and success.
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Gerrit de Geus
Emma Nytermarkt
Local notices on travel and vacations noted in town
The column records John Bootsma Bud van der Linden Teunta de Wit and Janstan taking short vacations away from town while others spent time by the river fishing and away from the city during the latter part of the week.
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Pot Kruidenter
John Bootsma
vyeGld_ Van
Saloon Injunction Case Continued to Next Term
Ezra Temple versus the Pella saloons saw a W writ request for a temporary injunction continued in Knoxville Iowa today until the court’s next term in October. The proceeding was marked as a special chronicle report.
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Knoxville
Chronicle
Ezra Temple
Pella
Saloon Injunction Petition Filed In Knoxville District Court
Rev Ezra Temple filed in district court for a temporary writ of injunction against three saloon keepers. The case, set before Judge Nichols in Knoxville, alleges lack of consent from property holders, sales to minors and habitual drunkards, loitering, and multiple entrances. If sustained, a permanent injunction will follow prohibiting operations under Mulet law within the district. Numerous witnesses have been subpoenaed as excitement runs high and the outcome is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Temple
Nichols
Knoxville
Temple
New York Synod Denies Koster Appeal in Hull Case
Rev. S. Koster, suspended pastor of First Reformed Church Hull Iowa, sought relief through church appeals from Town classis to Chicago and general synods. In session at Asbury Park New Jersey the synod confirmed Chicago’s action and Koster withdrew his appeal. The matter involves morality charges, a David Harum horse deal connection and a violent manifesto against his home consistory.
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Asbury Park
N. J
S. Koster
First Reformed Church of
Hull
Synod of Chicago
General Synod
Pastor Koster
David Harum
Peace prospects in Russo-Japanese War discussed
The article notes expectations that Russia and Japan may seek peace terms after long fighting in the Far East. President Roosevelt urged representatives be named to negotiate relief, while the czar hesitates over lack of clear Russian victory and the Mikado seeks assurance the czar acts in good faith.
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Far East
Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
Mikado
Causes Japan would seek in peace talks end war
The item lists demands Japan would push in peace terms after eight decades of conflict. It cites indemnity of one billion dollars and evacuation of Manchuria, Japanese control of Port Arthur and Liaoning, cession of Vladivostok, open port status, Korea independence with Japan’s influence, and release of prisoners of war among other points.
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Japan
Russia
China
Manchuria
Rijasta
Rédssin
Korea
Russsn
Shanghai
Saigon
Chefgo
Woosung
San Francisco
Forty Miles of Music and Fourth of July Bragging
The Chariton Leader notes Pella’s boast of two brass bands capable of filling forty miles with melody and claims Chariton hosts the only fire company fit for a proper Fourth of July. Pella invites rival bands to attend, and the reply says both bands are booked, yet Pella vows a stunning celebration this year and invites neighbors to join.
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Pella
Chariton
Bro
Gittinger
Tuly
Band invited to perform at state fair by secretary
Secretary Simpson informs Sen J Warren that Ballengee Concert Band may play a day at the state fair, which runs August 26 to September 1. The letter urges Marion county exhibit planning with Des Moines and notes Liberati’s fifty piece New York City band as a highlight.
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Simpson
Sen. J. &. Warren
Ballengee
Lake Prairie District
Des Moines
Fair Association
Marion County
Warren
Liberati
New York City
Notice to all parties in debt for settlement
All parties indebted to us are notified to call and settle. Call at once to arrange payment and close accounts. Nonpayment may lead to further action per applicable statutes.
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Tg. Us
Free Books Next Tuesday Special City Library Election
A local appeal urges all women over 21 to vote in a special election on whether the City of Pella should accept a library gift. Promises of building funds and cash gifts from Misa Viersen and Mr. Carnegie are cited to boost support for a $20,000 to $15,000 range value in gifts. The call emphasizes civic duty and endorses using gifts to expand library services.
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Misa Viersen
Carnegie
Pella
Heavy rainstorm floods town with little property damage noted
A last Friday storm brought one of the heaviest rains in years with thunder and lightning. Streets turned to rivers and cellars flooded while others reported broader regional rain and Mississippi river concerns. Officials warned of rising waters but leveled off as rivers fell.
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Hannibal
Missouri
Mississippi River
Des Moines
Skunk
Churches Under This Head Sunday Services Notice
The Baptist Church announces Sunday services free to all churches. Pastor Rev. Mr. Lewis preaches at 10 45 a m and 8 p m with morning topic The Triumphant Christ and evening topic Women with Wings. Cordial invitation to all.
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Mr. Lewis
Marlon County Normal Institute Announces July Sessions
Marl on County Normal Institute will convene in Knoxville at 7 30 a m Monday July 10 for three weeks with a pre normal examination set for July 6 7 and 8 at the High School building. Examinations begin July 6 at 1 p m W St Lucas Co Supt.
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Marlon County Normal Institute For
Knoxville
W. St. Lucas, Co
Divorce action highlights judge Nichols rulings
District Court notes Judge Nichols handled a hard fought divorce case with O C Belknap seeking divorce from Hannah Belknap on infidelity grounds and custody of their three year old daughter. Attorneys for the plaintiff and defendant were noted as L D Teter L N Hays and Kinkead Mentzer. The article mentions ongoing thorough investigation and an insurance case between D H and D O Belknap and Grate Shippers Mutual Fire Insurance Company with a verdict expected next week.
Saloon Controversies Trigger District Court Actions
In Belknap county Fidelity Insurance Co. proceedings continue. Carl Satiers sues Florence Sall for divorce decree. W T Dawson sues City of Eno ville for damages after a fall on a sidewalk. Ezra Temple sues J J Sheehey H J van Vilet c Peter Jansen alleging paid neighbors to favor saloon locations and sale to minors seeks temporary injunctions.
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Ance Cise
Belknap
Fidelity.surance Co
Carl Satiers
Florence’ Sall
W. T. Dawson
Enoville
Pella
Anjat
Ezra Temple
Aults Agai
J. J
J. J. Sheehey
H.-J. van’ Vilet
Peter Jansen
Special Election Ordered for Jasper County Courthouse Bonds
The Jasper County board of supervisors voted unanimously to hold a special election October 17 to decide on issuing bonds to build a new courthouse. The move follows a grand jury report deeming the current building inadequate unsanitary and dangerous to the public and county business. Opposition is noted from residents in other towns wary of Newton’s dominance.
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Newton
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Jasper County
District Court
For Sale Store Fixtures and Articles by H. J. Green
Store fixtures including tables show cases scales coffee mill four new gasoline lamps and numerous other articles offered by H. J. Green and Son. Sale details and contact information accompany the listing.
Local Peoples and Social Roundup in Knoxville and Nearby
A compact social bulletin lists residents visiting Knoxville from Pella Ottumwa Newtown Des Moines and Fairview Illinois. Names include Mr and Mrs W Klein Mr Wormhoudt Rev A B Van Zante Frank de Wit Will Gezel and Dr B F Keables. Activities cover court matters post office staffing a closing-out sale and attendance at the Hagenbach show league baseball and a Marion County Medical Society meeting.
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Case van Genderen
Des Moines
Rev
A. B. van Zante
Fairview
Illinois
J. F. Catlin
West Cheater
Catlin
Baptist Church
B. F. Keables
Marion County Medical’ Society
Knoxville
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Geus—Nytermarkt
New York Synod
Koster
Marlon County Normal Institutes
H. J. Green & Son’s. Bl
Ake Johnson
Ralph Hendershot
Otley
John Wormhoudt
Ottumwa
P. H. Bousquet
Knovville
Will Gezel
Hagenbach
Frank de Wit
Tennis Kempkes
L. F. Bousquet
W. G. van der Ploeg
Moonlight Mission
Anna and
Gertrude van der Linden
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