Bank at Leighton Iowa Incorporates as Farmers Saving Bank
Farmers Saving Bank at Leighton Iowa filed articles of incorporation with the county recorder for a fifty year term and capital stock. Seven directors will govern with meetings on the third Tuesday of each March. Until stockholders elect, J B Vanderzyl N Van Vliet H Overbergen H Meppelink G H Gosselink H Rempe J C DeBruin all of Leighton serve. Officers to be elected in 1912 with President J E Vander Zyl Vice President N Van Vliet and Cashier Samme Van Vliet Oska Herald.
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Leighton
Iowa
County ‘Recorder
J. B. Vanderzyl
N. van Viiet
Pella
Samme van Vliet
Oska
Herald
Garden of Thanks for Jennie Klein
The Klein family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during Jennie Klein's illness and death. They also thank the Sunday school class members for support. G. J. Klein and family.
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Jennie
Notice to Teachers at Central College June 28
Notice to teachers will be held at Central College on the afternoon of June 28 for certificate renewals. Teachers may write renewals at that time. Nora White, County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Nora
White
Bids Open for Coal for Pella Public Schools
Notice announces bids for first class lump coal for the Pella Public Schools for the coming year. Bids must reach the secretary by July 16 1911. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. D G Gosseuixk, Secy.
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Pella
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
Notice is given there is an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Jaac Johannes Noé deceased filed in the Clerk of District Court Marion County Iowa. Hearings set for October term 1931 on the 2nd day of October 1911. Interested parties may be heard Knoxville Iowa June 20 1911 Meyer Langerak Clerk of District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Jaac Johannes Noé
Knoxsville
Meyer Langerak
Bo Watom
Ifor
Beye V. D. Roowaart
Knoxville
Majer Langerak
Notice of Will Proceedings in Marion County Iowa
A notice from Knoxville Iowa dated June 16 1914 announces an instrument in the estate of Beye V Roowaart filed in the Marion County District Court. The October term 1911 is referenced with a hearing time and place for interested parties. Majer Langerak signs the notice.
Marriage Licenses Issued Since Last Report
The following licenses were issued Arlie Burl Clark Kittie Bernice McConaughey Thomas H Murr Mayme I Lahmon.
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Arlie Burl Clark
Kittie Bernice McConaughey
Thomas H. Murr
Mayme I. Lahmon
City Council Proceedings Report Semi Monthly Meeting
The city council held its regular semi monthly session at City Hall. All aldermen attended except Van Dusseldorp who is ill. The mayor arrived late on the 8:40 train. Petitions for sidewalks were granted or referred. A request to recover mulch tax was granted. Cement walk around the park monument approved. Fence and hitch rack proposals dropped. Fire dept bought 200 feet of hose. Pump fixed and station ready. Drain layer license granted. Bids to paint City Hall and marshal’s residence to be advertised. Council adjourned.
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van Dusseldorp
Kim Sheehy
County Board of Supervisors
Schriner
C. Braashart
Funeral Held for Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Kamerick
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Anne Kamerick was buried yesterday afternoon at the family lot in Gikerood cemetery. Rev S Van der Werf of the First Reformed Church led the service offering sympathy and Christian hope. The child’s death occurred after a brief illness and was described as a gentle passing.
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Anne Kamerick
S. van der Werf
First Reformed Church
Wes
Gikerood Cemetery
Pioneer West Pella businessman dies after long life
T LeCoca T C LeGorg died at his home in West Pella on Monday morning at age 75 years 4 months 1 day from apoplexy. A pioneer settler and harness shop owner later run by sons F and J LeCocq. Funeral at Baptist church Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Revs Bailey and Zeigler. Survived by twelve children and thirty grandchildren with many relatives. Large crowd attended from near and far including Anna Sheetz Superior Neb Johanna Vis ser Beacon J W Mathis Given Chris Le Coog New Sharon G Van Loan and Will Van Gorkum Leighton.
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T. C. LeGorg
West Pella
Medcal Aid
Pella
Anna Sheetz
Superior
Neb
Johanna, Visser
Beacon
J. W. Mathis
Given
Chris le Coog
New Sharon
G. van Loan
Will van Gorkum
Brower
Leighton
Newton Gains Selz Royal Blue Shoe Store
Newton will welcome a new Selz Royal Blue shoe store in the old Armstrong building on the east side of the square by the Lyric theater site. Proprieties M. T. Kaldenberg and C. Van derlinden, rising shoe men from Pella, announce the August 15 opening as part of a statewide Selz chain.
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Newton
Armstrong
Lyric Theatre
Selz Royal Blue Shoe
M. T. Kaldenberg
C. Vanderlinden
Pella
Selz
Iowa
Newton Daily News
Summer School Notes and Local Music News
Miss Helen Porter of Minneapolis visited her brother for three days over last week. Summer school has the largest enrollment in years with Dean Severn directing the Baptist choir. A planned picnic on the 4th and a central summer concert are noted. Local students and townspeople study music under Prof. Sadler this summer and Lake Geneva brings several attendees. The Baptist Convention is set for Des Moines next year with 5,000 delegates.
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Helen Porter
Minneapolis
Harry
Lettie Condiff
Concannon
Dean Severn
Baptist
Dean
Sadler
Kitty Maselle Bickford
F. B. Bickford
Pateel
Dubos
the Baptist
Ernest Cornelius
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Pella
Eddyville
Bickford
F. Bickford
Lucile Moss
Laverne Stuber
Eddyvill School
Queinian
J. B. Corneling
Eddyville Baptist Church
Congregational Church
Swat the Fly: Community Fight Drives Fly Traps
The text urges residents to battle flies this year by removing breeding grounds and screening homes. It promotes cheap, reusable fly traps, with Geo Heeven I offering trap frames for 30 cents and hardware-store screens to complete them, stressing public health and a collective crusade to swat the pests.
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Geo. Heeven
Municipal warning on auto deploy fights penalty issued
Final notice reminds auto owners who ignored prior warning about deploying fights on autos an hour after any set. Mayor N J Geeman states the city will not repeat the warning and will enforce penalties as provided by law.
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N. J. Geeman
Trimming Trees Ordinance Sparks City Debate
The ordinance requiring tree foliage to stand at least sixteen feet above sidewalk grade draws criticism for harming young trees and is questioned for applicability in all cages. City officials assert enforcement where trees are well developed and insist foliage must not obstruct pedestrians, stressing proper trimming will enhance the city’s appearance.
Memorial Services for K of P Members at Castle Hall
Memorial services will be held at Castle Hall next Sunday afternoon at 2:90 p.m. in memory of Brothers Stobler Granville Warren Van Zante Charley Thomas and Jno Van Maren by order of the Chancellor.
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Castle Hall
Brothers Stobler
Granville Warren
van Zante
Charley Thomas
Jno
van Maren
All
Pella Male Choral Club Praised For Concert
The Pella Male Choral Club performed at the Congregational church under Wild Rose Chapter A W L with Prof Groet directing. The Newton Daily Journal praised the choir's harmony, balance, and expression, noting a large audience despite heat and a near storm.
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Pella
Congregational
Wild Rose Chapter
American's Woman's League
Grogt
Griet
Newn
Newton Daily News
Newton Daily Journal
Congregational Church
Newton
Groet
Greet
Currie Cox
Prof. Groet
George Gancs
Core van Dame
America
Pella Mate Choral Club
Postmasters Salary Increases Noted Across Iowa
The Marion County News notes salary boosts for Iowa postmasters with several increases totaling 100 dollars each and a larger 200 dollar raise for the Pella postmaster. The New Sharon baseball team protests a 4 to 2 win claimed by Pella in a game at New Sharon, citing an umpire ruling on wild pitches. Walker Beach starred for New Sharon, pitching effectively after a rough first inning.
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Sporting
Chicago Tribune
New Sharon
Wess McVay
Han
John Ulrich
Pella
Wyngarden
Lynnville Star
Iowa
Marion County News
Tributes Poured on Worthy Couple by Eddyville Tribune
The Eddyville Tribune extends hearty congratulations and best wishes to the worthy couple as they receive widespread showering of good will and joy from the community.
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Tribune
Eddyville Tribune
Real Estate Transfers in Pella and Lake Prairie Township
Transactions show Minnie Verploeg to C M Akes for undivided one third of lot in Pella block 24, H van Vliet to Walter den Adel for 99 acres in Lake Prairie, Teunis H Klein deceased by heirs to J A Kool for 159 09 acres in Lake Prairie and 89 in Polk, Willie Ver Ploeg and Jan van de Noord undivided part of a lot in Pella, John Colyn to John Silli of Otley lots, G H Wormhoudt and wife to J R Dunn and W C Dunn part of a lot in Pella, C E Buerkens and wife to J S Jelsma part of a lot in Pella, Wonter Doedyns and wife to John Bloem Jr four lots in Pella, Arnold de Bie and wife to City of Pella west 20 feet of two lots in Pella.
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Minnie Verploeg
C. M. Akes
Pella
H. van Vliet
Walter den Adel
Lake Prairie Township
Teunis H. Klein
Heiry
J. A. Kool
Polk Township
Willie Ver Ploeg
Jan van de Noord
John Colyn
John Silli
Otley
G. H. Wormhoudt
J. R. Dunn
W.C. Dunn
C. E. Buerkens
J. S. Jelsma
Pel
Wonter Doedyns
John Bloem, Jr
Arnold de Bie
Celebrated 61st Birthday For Mrs Eliza Parker
Mrs Eliza Parker of South Pella enjoyed a surprise visit on June 14 1911 from son Fred Parker and family Otley and grandson Elmer Harris Monroe to mark her 61st birthday and 45th wedding anniversary Four generations were represented with baskets gifts and a town photos session.
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Eliza Parker
South Pella
Fred Parker
Otley
Elmer Harris
Monroe
Perker
Howell pumping station delays prompt casting return
The Des Moines officials investigated why the Howell pumping station work lagged. A big cast ing connecting pumps to mains was lost in transit. A replacement casting ordered from Chicago is expected within a day. Des Moines workmen are on site and electrical work near completion. The city aims to deliver water and light soon as delays clear. McCrery, Pella's Monument dealer, reports strong sales and hustle. Our city electrician remains busy with estimates and wiring across residences and businesses. The municipal plant anticipates many new patrons. The Grelhoed store addition progresses and Mason Plender pushes the masonry.
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Des Moines
Howell
Chicago
Humphrey
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Farmers Saving Bank
G. J. Klein and Family
D. G. Gosseuixk, Sec’y
the Weather Report
John H. Ver Steeg
The
Weather Bureau of the
Department of Agriculture
Goungil
Hand OF Death
Hewton
Central
Herbert
Bailey
Anna A. Bailey
Grace Finley
Laura Krramer
Sanborn
Henry de Wit
Oskaloosa
New Sharon Stat
Sherman
Sam
Way & Sherman
Wesley World
Wesley
Colfax Clipper
Star Fur
Vinche Pout
McCrery
Monument
Muncipal
Grelhoed
Plender
Langerak's
Hollandsche Orchestra
Wal Zus
Maryh
Seses Revey
Waldteufel
Verdi
Gredey Leboywr Henge
Renyn Walutenfel Rosey Timhes
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