Special Election Confirms Library Gift Support
The mayor designated Tuesday June 20 for a special election on funding the new library funded by Miss H. Viersen and Andrew Carnegie. Of 855 votes cast 719 approved maintaining the library, with women voters heavily driving the result. The piece notes strong female voter turnout and a celebratory reception for Miss Viersen, plus plans for a fuller next issue report.
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H. Viersen
Andrew Carnegie
Miss Viersen
South Pella
Ballengee
Condemnation Proceedings for New Passenger Depot Site
A reliable source reports that Mr Zinck O R I P civil engineer says condem nation proceedings will start immediately on the site for the new passenger depot. If true, building operations will begin soon thereafter.
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Zinck
Cornelius Van den Berg Dies After Paralysis at 80
Cornelius Van den Berg, longtime resident near Pella, died last evening at his daughter’s home seven miles north of Pella. Paralysis caused his death at eighty years and eight months. Funeral services will be held at his daughter Mrs Willism’s residence.
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Cornelius van den Berg
Fifield
Pella
The
Mra. Willism
Private burial to follow private cemetery service near Fifield
The remains will be laid to rest in a private cemetery near Fifield. No further details are provided on the service or participants.
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Fe Haat
Fifield
Barn Struck by Lightning in Thunder Storm Fire
Pete Van Sittert wrote an insurance policy for A. De Vries on a house and barn four miles west of town. A heavy thunderstorm struck that evening and the barn was totally destroyed by fire. Insurance coverage will be paid in full.
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Pete van Sittert
A. de Vries
Contractor Awarded for Central College Science Hall
At a special executive board meeting Central College awarded the Science Hall contract to O A Neige's bid for 815400 though WJ Zitterell had the low offer at 812400. The heating plumbing and slate boards are extra and may push total near 815000. Zitterell, a prominent contractor, is praised by college officials.
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Central College
Science Hall
Hawley
O. A. Neige
Mankato
Minn
W. J. Zitterell
Webster City
Bartlett and King
Cedar Rapids
John R. Gier
Conrad
Mr. Zitterell
Zitterell
Local notes report exams and census count
Second Lieut Robt Blain of Ft Des Moines returned from Ft Leavenworth after taking an exam for First Lieutenant. Result not yet known. Henry Ashton released from smallpox quarantine. he jokes now but looked haggard two weeks ago. Assessor J D Schlotterback finished Knoxville township census. population 2304 up from 2032. DESERTED streets on hot Tuesday. district court divorce draws crowd. James McLaughlin of Johnstown visited Knoxville and Swan relatives. formerly from Marion County, Clay township in recent decades.
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Robt. Blain
Ft. Des Moines
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Henry Ashton
Henry
J. D. Schlotterback
Knoxville
James McLaughlin
Johnstown
Brown ‘County
Nebraska
Swan
Mr. McLaughlin
Marion County
Clay Township
McLaughlin Family Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
The piece notes cattle and many horses along Plum Creek and mentions Mr. McLaughlin visiting during the golden wedding anniversary of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin of Harvey. A turbine-powered mill on Plum Creek is described as part of the scene.
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Plum Creek
McLaughlin
Wm. McLaughlin
Harvey
Journal
County Normal Instructors Named for Knoxville Institute
The Marion County Normal Institute will be held in Knoxville for three weeks starting July 10. Instructors include W. C. Farmer of Pella, H. G. Richards of Knoxville, George S. Dick of Red Oak, and William Solomon of Oskaloosa.
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Marion County Normal Institute
Knoxville
W. C. Farmer
Pella
G. Richards
George S. Dick
Red Oak
William Solomon
Oskaloosa
Churches Offer Free Sunday Service Notices
Notices under this head inform Sunday service details free of charge to all churches each week.
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
The Rev Z Henry Lewis pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 am preaching at 10 45 am Subject The Ideal City. B P U meeting at 7 pm and preaching at 8 pm Subject The Glory of Young Men. Cordial invitation to all.
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Z. Henry Lewis
Reformed Rev Sipko Rederus to Preach Sunday
The Reformed church announces that Rev. Sipko Rederus will preach both morning and evening this coming Sunday, inviting congregants to attend and hear His messages.
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Sipko Rederus
Bereavement in Mexico New York Widow of Pella Resident Dies
Myra van der Ploeg wife of Albert van der Ploeg of Pella Iowa died May 30 1905 in Mexico New York after a long illness. Born March 20 1877 in Volney Oswego county she spent most of her life in Iowa returning to Mexico with her husband in 1904. An active church worker she is described as a blessing to family and community and was laid to rest in her wedding robes in a white casket awaiting the resurrection morn. Mexico Independent.
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Mexico
New York
Myra van der Ploeg
Albert van der Ploeg
Pella
Iowa
H. Graves
Volney
Oswego County
Orchard
Alabama
N. Y
Van Rees Fights Road Through His Farm at Sully
L Van Rees traveled to Sully on business tied to a petition by several residents seeking a road through his fine farm. He plans to oppose the matter vigorously, promising to fight it until the county board passes judgment.
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L. van Rees
Sully
van Rees
Pella Boy Shoots Himself Last Sunday Accident
A 22 caliber revolver discharged while Edmand boy was returning from a country outing with Paul Hdmand. The ball struck the left ankle area. doctors treated him and reported the injury not serious. The boy claimed he did not know how the accident happened, suggesting possible motion of the buggy.
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Paul “Hdmand
Dedication of Mission Chapel Near Skunk River
The mission chapel eight miles east of town, built by Rev. Ezra Temple, will be dedicated next Sunday. Dr T L Ketman of Chicago will preach the dedication sermon with Rev. Wilson Mills of Des Moines and Dr. Garrison of Pella assisting. A basket dinner will be served and there will be preaching in the morning and afternoon.
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Ezra Temple
Skunk River
T. L. Ketman
Chicago
Wilson Mills
Des Moines
Garrison
Pella
Rain and people pack Peoria gospel week begins
A heavy rain fell Sunday evening in Peoria while many attended Children services at Taintor Sunday morning. A large crowd enjoyed the program. Gospel tent meetings start Thursday June 22 and run to July 2 led by Rev. J. C. Willits and four other ministers. Mrs. Sigel Allen was sick Friday with heart trouble but is improving. Visitors Nina Wright and Chas Conley from Belle Plain stopped here last week. Mrs. Phoebe Donlevy and Ruth Harrington returned from Davenport where they visited Mrs. Lucy Kurtz. Mrs. K. Dunlevy went to Colfax North Dakota Wednesday to see her husband at carpenter work.
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Taintor
EB. Bebby
Tittle
Marie
Hopkins
Missouri
J. C. Willits
Sigel Allen
Phoebe Donlevy
Ruth Harrington
Davenport
Lucy Kurtz
K. Dunlevy
Colfax
North Dakota
Local notices and visits skew across towns this week
Otto Mathes and Maggie de Bie visit towns in Iowa including Gowrie Oska loosa and Des Moines. Ernest Cornelius and others travel for business while street carnivals and Fourth of July bill posting occur. H. J. Green & Son offer Mohair sale and a ten dollar doll giveaway promotes Saturday events.
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Tennis Brom
Des Moines
Newton
R. van Nimwegen
Oskaloosa
George Bishop
Harley Stonaker
H. J. Green
Ian
Community notes and updates from Pella town life
Local news items cover family visits, travel, and social events in Pella Iowa. Miss Jennie Vane arrives from Des Moines for a three week stay. Rev J G Kyle departs for Cleveland. Miss Adriana Kruldenier plans a late week visit from New York. Community events include Fourth of July posters, library votes, school term closings, and preparations for the county fair.
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the Chronicle
J. G. Kyle
Cleveland
Ohio
Adriana Kruldenier
New York City
Pella
Lafayette
Indiana
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County Seat News
First Baptist
Peoria
Nina Wright
Chas, Conley
Belle Plain
Otto Mathes
Sally
Bessie Dennis
Gowrie
Ernest Cornelius
Dora Sybenga
Oskalsoosa
Sarah Nollen
Grinnell
H. J. Green & Son
W.O.’ Farmer
Thia Ane
Jennie
Mary Vane
Mrs. Rubberness
Reasoner
Campbell Bros
Jennie Vane
Leila Stonaker
Eddyville
Mrs. Bauman
Lents
Gerrit Stegeman
Jay Kempkes
Bill
Ednader Heul
Wes Dykstra
Town City
J. D. Meekma
Leona van der Linden
John,r. Gier
Jordan Science Hall
H. J. Edewaard
W. van der Ven
East Market Square
H. Bootsman
Town
Harris van Zee
George Heeren
G. T. Tysseling
H. H. Severn
Germany
Big Pond
M. Huyser
Chronicle
London
England
F. W. Brinkhoff
London Daily Mail
London Daily Express
King
Bartlett & King, Contractors
Steeg
L. Kruldenter
Prairie City
D. Kramer
Mrs. C. van Zee
Baby
Arizona
W. O. Farmer
Keota
Mr. Farmer
Band Boys
Sarah -Garber
L. Kroldenier
Washington, D. C
Washington
Second Ward
John Wisse
Peter Lubberden
Lake Prairie District Fair Association
W. RB. Howerton
Big
James Hollebrand
Reformed Church
Bussey
Boa
Othier
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