Pella Stacker Company Seeks Uptown Telegraph Office
Pella residents back petitions to install a telegraph office in uptown Chicago headquarters area, and to add a telephone at both freight and passenger stations. T. W. Cox would operate gratis from the American House, addressing long-standing public need to avoid trips to depot.
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Pella ‘Stacker Company
Telegraph Company
Chicago
Pella
T. W. Cox
Caye
Stacker
Trains Strike Andy Kroedle on Friday Afternoon
Monroe Mirror reports Andy Kroedle was struck by a freight engine while crossing tracks Friday afternoon. He suffered bruises with no broken bones and was taken to the home of A Hazard. He remains feeble and heedless of warnings, unable to move on Tuesday morning.
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Andy Kroedle
Andy
Hazard
Monroe Mirror
Political pot boils in Mason county pivot for governor fight
Mason county becomes a focal point in the governor race with outsiders drawn into town for political talks. The Knoxville Journal opposes outside interference and targets Adam Hoxel of IndianoLa for recent Dun xeath chatter about Perkins, signaling the dispute is reaching a boiling point.
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Mason County
Knoxville Journal
Adam Hoxel
Indianola
Dunxeath
Perkins
Contractors Notice Sealed bids for curb work in Pella
Sealed bids will be received by the committee on streets and alleys for curb along the west side of block No 40 in the City of Pella. Plans and specifications are available at the city Clerk's office. Bids due by July 5 at 6 p m. Committee reserves right to reject any or all bids. K Van Dusseldorp, Chairman.
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City of Pella
Harvey's shale and lime options to close by July 1
Des Moines report notes Harvey residents enlivened by word that shale and limestone bed options held by Des Moines parties will be closed before July 1. Limestone tests show 95 percent purity. top quality white shale beds claimed in the state. Land tied to Re Van Vilet of this city held an option until June 30 at 885.00 per acre.
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Des Moines
Harvey
Re van Vilet
Death of Mrs Tollenaar at Abtheir home in city
A report records the death of Mrs. Tollenaar, mother of Mrs. Peter Ver Rees, who died last Sunday evening at her home in the city after an earlier attack. The notice provides few readable details but confirms the passing and immediate family.
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Tollenaar
Peter
Fourth of July Program in Pella Iowa Schedule
The Pella Iowa celebration features a 4:00 a m sunrise salute, 10:00 parade with decorated floats and carriages, 11:00 slide for life by Madam Mildred, 1:00 music in Garden Square, 1:15 vocal numbers, 2:30 races including wheel barrow and greasy pole, 3:00 another slide for life, 3:30 baseball Des Moines Brownies vs Baracca class team, 7:00 band music, 8:00 fireworks and slide for life, with a grand display planned by the executive committee.
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Pella
Iowa
Cox
Great Consolidated
Mildred
West Market
Garden Square
West Market Square
Des Moines Brownies
Baracca
Madam Mildred
Fire Works
J. S. Gladstone
F. D. Stubenrauch
HL. S. Keables
Contract Let for Parsonage at First Christian Reformed
The parsonage project for the First Christian Reformed church was awarded to Lautenbach Brothers for 2,769 dollars after bids from Visser Brothers 2,030 dollars G Ver Hey 3,030 dollars and Sjaardema 3,160 dollars. The award went to the lowest responsible bidder and work will begin promptly on the pastor's residence.
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Lautenbach Brothers
Lautenbach Bros
Visser Bros
Sjaardema
Murder in Buxton Escalates as Sixteenth Slaying Rumored
An Oska loosa dispatch reports Buxton saw another fatal shooting after a card game dispute. Sam Watkins allegedly fired on Toby Hyden, dying from his wounds. Watkins was captured at Bussey. The city, with a predominantly colored population, has endured many murders over three years, nearing fifteen to sixteen killings.
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Oskaloosa
Buxton
Sam Watkins
Toby Hyden
Watkins
Bussey
Des Moines
South Ottumwa Man Disappeared Again
A M Boyce a South Ottumwa merchant was lured from home by two men who rented a house, bound and drugged him, then robbed him near Bloomfield. A second disappearance June 26 suggests a possible murder plot or mental illness. police search for the missing real estate man.
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A. M. Boyca
Ottumwa
Bloomfield
Kansas
South Ottumwa
A. M. Boyce
Boomfield
Boyce
Otumwa
Des Moines River Bank Missing Boyce Swell
Police continue to search for Boyce who disappeared after last being seen by the Des Moines River bank. No clues have emerged to indicate his whereabouts or possible location, leaving investigators with limited leads.
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Des Moines River
Boyce
Don’t Be a Sulker in Bloomfield’s Civic Tone
A Bloomfield Republican piece urges individuals not to sulk or seek control in churches lodges politics and public ventures. It compares childish pride in wanting power to real teamwork noting many sulk because they cannot run everything and advising to contribute or step aside.
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Bloomfield Republican
Methodist Church Services and Summer Sermons
The Methodist Church led by Rev. F. OC Edwards and Rev. A LeGrand announces Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. preaching at 10:45 a.m. class meeting at noon Junior League at 2:30 p.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. evening preaching at 7:45 p.m. Morning theme The Two Foundations Evening Ownership Without Possession. Summer evenings shortened. Also notes another service at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with B Y P U at 8:30 p.m. morning subject Natural Law the Spiritual Kingdom and hereditary higher life topic for BYP U Humility the Foundation Virtue.
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Edwards
Epworth
Opic
B. YY
P. U
Religious Services Schedule In Two Languages
Rev S Van der Werf and Rev Wm J Van Kersen lead congregations with Holland language services at 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m Sunday school 3 00 p m Young Peoples prayer meeting 7 00 p m English language evening service 8 00 p m Sabbath school 9 00 a m preaching 10 30 a m C E prayer meeting 6 30 p m revival 7 45 p m Morning subject The Blessed Nation Evening subject The Better Country
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S. van der Werf
Wm. J. van Kersen
C. E
Methodist tea invites spark fund drive for missions
Teas shaped like paper teaketles were issued by Methodist church ladies for a Tuesday afternoon event at Mrs. A. Vanderzee’s home from 2 to 5 pm. The invitation joked about “All our friends at a Japanese tea” and theme “Affairs of missions,” aiming to replenish the mission treasury.
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Methodist Church
Sallie
Tueday
Disturbance Prompts Marshal Call in South Town
Monday evening residents in the south part telephoned the marshal to address John Van Rees who was drunk and causing a general disturbance. The marshal went to the scene and determined the next steps.
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John van Rees
Vanderlinden-Aalfs Unite In Elegant Home Wedding
Miss Wilhelmina Vanderlinden married Mr. Nittert Aalfs at her mother's house in the city with Rev. W. J. Van Kersen officiating. The couple, new from Sioux Center teaching duties, plan a two month European tour then residing in Ft. Dodge. The Chronicle wishes them lasting happiness.
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W. W. Brown
South Pella
M. Kate Brown
Melford M. Hammel
A. LeGrand
The
Baptist Church
O. L. Brown
Fairbury
Nebraska
Plano
Diva Brown
St. Paul
Edward Brown
Eastern Star Lodge
Lodge
Pella
Wilhelmina Vanderlinden
Nittert
Aalfs
W. Vanderlinden
W. J. van Kersen
Vanderlinden
Sioux Center
Ft. Dodge
Europe
America
Not Even a Grease Spot Left In The Ball Game
The fat team tried to play a 3:30 pm game on the athletic field but were discouraged by selection issues. The fats led early but the lean team surged ahead, winning 24 to 8 after eight innings. Bats 230 Leans 112.
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Bill
Fats
Fourth of July Celebration in Pella Promises Events
Knoxville judge Li D Teter will deliver the fourth of July oration in Pella. The day features slides from a water tank, an illumined display, fireworks, and races with liberal prizes. The Oskaloosa negro team will face Baracca class, with farmers and livery teams expected to attend.
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Li.d
Teter
Knoxville
Consin
Mildred
Lynnville
Sully
New Sharon
Pella
Oskaloosa
Sacred music service at Baptist church draws fair audience
The regular monthly sacred music service was held at the Baptist church last Sunday evening and was attended by a fairly large audience.
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The
Baptist Church
Chronicle notes and Fourth of July plans in Pella
The Chronicle mentions the yearbook for P E O ladies nearing completion and praise for a future issue. The Fourth of July color bills are praised, the First Christian Reformed Church will host on the college campus to fund a pipe organ, and bands are sought for Prairie City and Eddyville. Mayor Allen seeks six months' leave to allow a smooth transition. Local readers comment on the mayor’s timing. Various residents are listed as visitors or travelers in the region.
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The
Chronicle
First Christian Reformed Church
College
Allen
Imple Enoiga
Pella News Briefs Mention Visitors and Local Tidbits
Local residents and visitors are noted in Pella and nearby areas. Names include Mr and Mrs BR Fiéenroe Ruth and Ealth, Mr and Mrs 8 Dennis and daughters Harvey, Mrs W Reed and children from Ames, H Rietveld with a newborn baby, G G Vanderzyl and son Fred, Lou de Vries from New Sharon, Chris LeCocq from New Sharon, Mrs Hoogenakker, Cornelius Ver Heul and children, B Ten Broek, Pete de Reus, Dr Bos, Huber Hurt, Arle de Neeff, and H Ver Ploeg. Scattered remarks on travels, visits, and local shop ads appear with brief notes on discounts at Wormhoudt's.
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Lou de Vries
New Sharon
Wormhoudt
Chris LeCocq
Pella
Hoogenakker
Cornelius Ver Heul
Colfax
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Arle de Neeff
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