Democratic Caucus Nominates Stubenrauch for Mayor
In Lake Prairie township the Democratic caucus nominated J. H. Stubenrauch for mayor after a tense night at the opera house. Stubenrauch won 149 votes to 139 for G. Van Vliet amid a large crowd, with Kruger and Ducdyus noted as alternative treasurer possibilities. Alderman and committee positions were chosen for four wards, including Van Disseldorp capturing the Fourth ward plum after a hard fight. discussion of annexation north of town and a pending special election followed. The vote sets the stage for a key election next Monday on annexation and future improvements.
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Lake Prairie Township
G. van Vliet
J. -H. Stubenrauch
Opera House
Will L. Allen
G. A. Stout
James Jansma
J. H. Stubenrauch
Wm. Kruger
Walter Ducdyus
Wim. Kruger
A. van der Sluis
H. Bootsma
H.D van Zante
W. H. Bootsma
E. G. Wheeler
K. D. Siubenradch
K. van Disseldorp
W. A. Young
van Disseldorp
North Pella
Jet Thos
Republicans Nominate City Ticket at Friday Convention
The Republican caucus at city hall nominated a ticket for the upcoming election led by Mayor D. T. Huber with candidates P. un Stittert for Assessor C. N. Cole for Treasurer J. L. Warren for City Solicitor and aldermen A. E. Dennis H. Westerhof A. Van der Meiden J. M. Cox. Citizens urged better street maintenance and drainage with curbing ditches and year round upkeep to protect taxpayers and improve town infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Huber
P. UN Stittert
C. N. Cole
J. L. Warren
A. E. Dennis
H. Westerhof
Reception party for Mark Todd and Jersey couple in South Pella
Mr and Mrs J Todd of South Pella hosted about sixty friends at their home Friday night honoring son Mark and his wife Jersey. Music and games preceded a large dining room feast and a farewell party for Jersey and his bride as they depart by train. Guests showered them with rice and old shoes, while placards urged kindness as they head to Edith with cattle gold mine and oil fortunes.
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J. Todd
South Pella
Mark
Jersey
Edith
80 Acre Farm Near Coal Belt With Live Stream
An 80 acre farm offers 500 young fruit trees, a six room dwelling, a stable for four horses, and rolling land with a living water stream. Located in a coal belt area, close to a town. Mineral value under the land justifies the price. Offered at 45 dollars per acre cash as owner relocates to town for business reasons. Apply.
Preaching and Conference at M E Church Next Friday
The M. E. church will host activities Friday evening at 7 30 with Rev J C Willetts of Oskaloosa preaching and conducting the quarterly conference. Sabbath services at 10 45 a m feature Rev John B Hill of Agency City Iowa preaching and assisting in the communion. Hill will also preach at 7 30 p m. Hill is the pastor's father in law, Willits is the new presiding Elder of the Oskaloosa district Iowa conference. All welcome. Henry F Pucn Pastor.
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M. E
J.C. Willetts
Oskaloosa
John B. Hill
Agency City
Towa
Hill
Rev
Willits
Oskaloosa District
Iowa
Henry F. Pucn
Death of H Peyer, 81, Noted Local Citizen
H. Peyer, an old and highly respected resident, died at his home last Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness. He was 81. He leaves one relative in town, Mrs. A. Peyer, and many warm friends. Funeral services were held Friday at the Second Reformed Church with Rev. Van der Keilt officiating, interment followed in the cemetery north of town.
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H. Peyer
A Peyer
Second Reformed Church
van der Keilt
Mayor Stu benrauch Lauded in Annual Report for Pella
The annual report of Mayor Stu benrauch highlights city gains in fines and licenses, a balanced treasurer’s fund, and praised leadership. It urges concrete sidewalks curbing and parking, a night patrol, and council action to advance Pella’s public improvements in the coming year.
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Stubenrauch
Pella
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Dominates Pile Relief
The DeWitt & Co. salve from Chicago claims unique efficacy for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles as well as eczema cuts bruises and skin diseases. It warns against counterfeit imitations and urges asking for the genuine DeWitt's salve.
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DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Richards Will Ask Immediate Trial in Knoxville Case
Former Deputy U S Marshal William A Richards seeks swift resolution of charges linked to the Sullivan hold up. He expects to prove innocence at Knoxville term opening April 28 and insists on an early trial in May. Richards defends his record and attacks Creston papers while detailing Mexican visit and Des Moines notoriety. The Messenger Boy Theatrical Company played three nights at the opera house led by George D Sweet and Beatrice Terry with strong performances.
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Knoxville
Sullivan
United States
Wm. A. Richards
Fifth and
Walnut
Richards
Iowa
Sheriff Bybee
Bill
Des Moines News
Creston
Creston Gazette
Omaha
Capital
Mexico
George Weaver
Des Moines
Opera House
Geo. D. Sweet
Beatrice Terry
Miss Terry
George Sweet
C. L. Douglas
Verdict Favoring Miners in Anthracite Strike Case
The Strike Commission's verdict ends months of contention in the anthracite coal region with a 10 percent wage increase for miners. The panel rejects union recognition for operators, condemns boycotts, and sets three year terms on awards from Nov 1, 1902, with eight hour shifts for engineers and firemen and weekly day of rest. Total strike costs run around 99.1 million dollars, and leaders are urged to curb lawlessness while arbitration is recommended.
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Mitchell
Egg House Offers Premium Incubators and Cream Separator
Local buyers urged to act now for top incubators and a quality cream separator. Call the Egg House for hand powered options and reliable poultry equipment.
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A. J. Nossaman
People’s Savings Bank
M. Kramer
Sargens
Geo. J. Thomassen
Park
Vander ZylBros
Pella Drain Tile and Brick Co
Pella, Iowa
California
Best
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Great Rock Island
Southern
Pacific Coast
Pullman
Munn, & Co
Scientific American
Hana & Co
Sevsern
New York
Moe
Washington
Democratic - Caucus
H. Stubenrauch
van Vliet
Geo. J. Thommassen
Colonial Co
Dearborn St
Ana Aurist
Keables
Republican Caucus
Huber
Leighton
Fair Grounds
Jane
Quarterly Meeting
the Messenger Boy Company
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