Democrats win three of four city council seats in Pella
The Chronicle reports the city election produced a strong party showing. Democrats captured three vacancies while Republicans secured one. Ward results show Rhynsburger 109 to Reuvers 61 in the first ward, Van Houweling 96 to Pos 77 in the second, Slob 68 to Heeren 45 in the third, and Veenstra 76 to Lyon 55 in the fourth. The new and old aldermen will likely meet Monday to organize for the year.
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Juo
A. Pos
M. C. Slob
Geo. Heeren
M. Veenstra
W. H. Lyon
Rhynsburger
van Houweling
Slob
Veenstra
Oskaloosa
George Bootsma
Oklahoma
Bootsma
Easter Service and local notes at Pella church
Easter service at the Second Reformed Church features organ music, an anthem, scripture readings, hymns, a sermon, and a Bessie Van der Zyl solo. The issue also reports rail plans for Des Moines to St. Louis, local band appeals, community events, college recitals, baseball upcomings, farm news, a fatality, and rural delivery debates.
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Church Building Fund
Bessie van der Zyl
Minnesota
Cole's
Rock Island
Burlington
Des Moines
St. Louis
Exposition
Keokuk
Wabash
Harvey
Pella
Farm to Trade Offers Swift County Farms for Merchandise
A seller in Danvers Minnesota offers three well improved farms in Swift county for a stock of merchandise. Address 4-6 Nets Querrey Danvers Minn.
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Swift County
Minnesota
Querrey
Danvers
Minn
Democratic Township Convention in Lake Prairie Township
Democrats of Lake Prairie township convene at City Hall Pella on April 6 at 7 00 PM to choose 32 delegates for the county convention in Knoxville on April 6 1904 and then select delegates to the state convention. Representation by ward is listed by the Township Central Committee.
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Lake Prairie Township
Pella
Knoxville
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for deeds of kindness and sympathy during the sudden loss of a husband and father. Mrs T Boorsma and family appreciate the support from the Chronicle readers.
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Chronicle
T. Boorsma
Buxton Murderer Arrested in Nebraska
A Lincoln Nebraska despatch reports James Lobbins, a colored man, arrested in connection with the Osakis Iowa murder case of William Henry White in Maz county. Lobbins admits fleeing from Iowa after striking a man with a scantling, believing the man threatened him with a gun. Authorities in Osakis plan to extradite him.
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Chronicle
Buxton
Lincoln
Neska
James Lobbins
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Mahas County
William Henry White
Lobbins
Death of Jan Van Driesum at age 7 in West Pella
Jan Van Driesum died at seven o clock Wednesday evening at the home of P. van der Kolk in West Pella. Funeral services by Rev. Van der Kieft will be at two o clock tomorrow afternoon at the Second True Reformed church. eCocq and Bruinekool to prepare the remains for burial.
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T. Bootsma
Bootsma
W. L. Allen
Gentleman Heid
First Reformed Church
van Westenberg
Jan van Driesum
P. van der Kolk
West Pella
van der Kieft
Coal Mines Face Early Close as Workers Threaten Strike
The Register and Leader report mines in Town may close at 4 PM with 23,500 workers likely to walk out for weeks or months. A joint miners and operators conference failed to resolve disputes as a special committee meeting ended with an unresolved standoff.
Knoxville Inebriate Asylum Bill Passed by House
The bill to appropriate 125000 dollars to build an inebriates home at Knoxville passed the house yesterday by 55 to 36, though a motion to reconsider was filed. The measure has Senate approval and awaits gubernatorial signature. A young man of good character seeks honest work in Pella. inquiries at this office.
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Knoxville
Senate
House
United States
Pella
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