Knoxville Large Fire Destroys Eight Buildings
The largest fire loss in Marion county since a Pella plant blaze occurred Saturday morning in Knoxville. Eight buildings along the south side of the square were destroyed or severely damaged, with several end buildings spared on upper floors. Firefighters from Pella and Oskaloosa aided, but hydrant size prevented connections. total damages were estimated near eighty thousand dollars for the structures and higher for contents, with substantial insurance coverage noted but not quantified.
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Marion County
Garden City Feeder Co
Pella
Knoxville
Hart's Law Office
Citizen’s National Bank
Collins Olt Co
Knoxville Fire Department
Oskaloosa
the Chronicle
Fire Ruins Old Washington Street House
A Friday evening fire heavily damaged an old unoccupied house on Washington Street between Main and East First, owned by Mrs. Andrew Van Setten. John Simonse had recently moved in after buying a second hand gasoline stove and testing it sparked the blaze. The small, very old building is likely ruined beyond repair with unknown insurance.
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Washington Street
Main
East First Streets
Andrew van Setten
John Simonse
New Band to Play Tracy Concert by Local Volunteers
Tracy residents asked to support a travel concert by the town band. The Chamber of Commerce planned a Monday outing, with volunteers to transport musicians and equipment. President Van Gorp said Director Crawford confirmed the band welcomes trips and to set more dates. Their first out of town show at Knoxville U S Hospital last week was a success.
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Tracy
Chamber of Commerce
Tracy Brot
H. P. van Gorp
Crawford
U. S
Knoxville
Meat Markets To Close On Fourth Of July 1922
We the undersigned will close our places of business at 10 oclock A M July 4 1922 KLYN & DE WINTER HOLLAND MARKET JNO ULRICH
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Klyn & DE Winter
Holland Market
JNO
Ulrich
Pellas Coal Supply Hit By Miner Strike
Coal for the Pella municipal electric plant has been secured from mines near the Des Moines river for months with no shortages. On Saturday, strikers arrived by auto in Marion county and warned workers to stop. Sheriff Clarke did not act to halt the intimidation, halting mining for now. Pella currently has two weeks of coal on hand and hopes authorities restore order so work can resume.
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Pella
Des Moines
Illinois
Marion County
Clarke
Brookhart Speaks At Marion County Farmers Picnic
Col Brookhart addressed the Marion County Farm Bureau Farmers Picnic at Knoxville before a mixed crowd. The event drew musicians and a basket lunch crowd, with Brookhart delivering a campaign style speech that the writer found not fanatical but not particularly inspiring.
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Col. Brookhart
Boy Scouts Demonstration In Pella Impresses Parents
In Pella a Scout demonstration evening showcased the work of local Boy Scouts led by W F Brunin. Parents and Chamber of Commerce members attended at the crowded chamber building to see flag salute oath laws knot tying burn dressing and rescue breathing as part of a year’s learning.
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Pella
W. F. Brunin
Chamber of Commerce
the Chronicle
Pella debates 75th anniversary drive and support
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Pella, leaders lament weak non-member fundraising for the 75th anniversary, noting about $600 raised toward a $4,000 target. They urge progressive residents to back city plans and warn that resilience hinges on broader civic support, with program details still pending.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of
Pella
Pella Defeats Bussey Sluggers 10 to 1
Framed as a lively local baseball game, Pella defeated Bussey 10 to 1 on a Friday afternoon. Del De Haan pitched masterfully, allowing only two hits, while Pella showcased aggressive base stealing and speedy play. Umpires drew attention for their strict calling as about 100 spectators entertained themselves by attempting to umpire.
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Bussey
Pella
del de Haan
de Haan
Bussey Battery
Umps
Band to Play at Bussey on the Fourth of July
Members of the old band, guided by former leader George Ramsey, rehearse for a July Fourth performance at Bussey. The town has prepared an old-time celebration with a merry-go-round Ferris wheel airplane rides baseball and other features likely drawing many Pella residents.
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George Ramsey
Bussey
Pella
Attica Falls to Pella in 10-6 Baseball Test
The Pella baseball team defeated Attica 10 to 6 Monday. De Haan pitched well again, while Ver Steeg, who pitched the day before, contributed at second base. Attica fought hard but could not match Pella's superior lineup in this matchup.
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Pella
Attica
de Haan
Bussey
Ver Steeg
Interest in Public Opinion Drives Local Debate
A fragment notes how interest among the public grows as officials seek engagement. The text hints at promises to awaken public concern and shape policy response, signaling a widening discussion on community priorities.
Baseball contest rewards Pella readers with top prizes
The Pella Chronicle reports a baseball knowledge contest open to all readers. First prize goes to Rolfus I. Sack, second to J B Van Hemert, third to Chris C Rus, with honorable mentions for George H. Lankelma and Lon Wormhoudt. The paper touts strong in house advertising services and local cuts made in the Chronicle office.
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Chronicle
Pella
Felows
Rolfus I. Sack
J. B. van Hemert
Chris C. Rus
George
Constantine Bros Install York Refrigerating Plant
Constantine Bros. install a new York refrigerating plant at Royal Candy Company to freeze ice and churn ice cream daily. The system, built by York Allen Ice Machine Co. of Omaha, will be in operation by July 1 and boosts hard brick ice cream and wholesale trade. The brothers seek public patronage and praise local business contributors.
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Royal Candy Company
York-Allen Ice Machine Co
Omaha
Constantine Bros
Post Office Hours July Fourth 1922
ALL windows will be open from 10 30 to 11 00 AM Collection from street letter boxes will be made as follows Business section at 8 00 AM Business and residence sections at 11 00 AM No city or rural delivery POSTMASTER.
Arizona visitors stay with Dr and Mrs Aschenbrenner
Mrs W J Van Spanekoren and her little daughter Betty from Mesa Arizona arrived Tuesday for a visit at the home of her parents Dr and Mrs Carl Aschenbrenner.
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W. J. van Spanekoren
Litle
Betty
Mesa
Arizona
Carl Aschenbrenner
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