Hand of Death claims Dr B F Keables in 1911 at 82
Obituary notes Dr B F Keables a respected physician of Pella Iowa who died May 8 1911 at his home aged 82 years 5 months and 8 days He had served as assistant surgeon and surgeon in the Third Iowa Infantry and later held legislative and educational roles shaping Central College His funeral was held at the Baptist church with a sermon by Dr Boyle president of Central College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Keables
Oswego
Kendall County
Illinois
Keokuk
Pella
Misa Sara J
H. P. Scholte
Third
Iowa Infantry
General Assembly
Baptist College
Central University of Iowa
Central College
Dr. Keables
The
Baptist Church
Boyle
Gov Carroll to preside at Peace Oratorical Contest
Iowa Governor B F Carroll will be in Pella tomorrow to preside at the Peace Oratorical Contest in the College Auditorium. After weeks of efforts, his attendance was confirmed earlier this week. The event, addressing a world debated issue, draws keen interest from many local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Carroll
Iowa
Pella
College
College Notes and Local Events Mix of Glee Club and Notices
The Male Glee Club sang three selections at Chapel Friday morning. Miss Lettie Condiff has accepted the position as Principal of the High School at Manning Iowa. Central vs Penn 2 to 3. A Glee Club trip is planned to Keokuk and Quincy. Schedule includes May 12 May 16 May 23 and June 7 events. A Weiner Roast entertainment and a Gilded Fool play were noted with several local visitors and recitals announced for May 16 and May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel
Hoffman
Lettie Condiff
Manning
Iowa
Misa Condiff
Minnie van Niewaal
Des Moines
Central
Penn
Keokuk
Quincy
South Woods
Alice Barrons
Effieman
Nelle Hains
Alpha Chime
Simpson
Valhalla
Prof. Bailey
Mendelssohn
Elijah
The
Baptist Church
Penn Va Central
Sarah May
Miss Finley
Miss Grundman
New Sharon
Gilded Fool
Monroe
Central College Library to Be Enlarged
The State Board of examiners requires Central College to reach about 7 500 volumes by January 1912 to meet accrediting standards. The Ladies auxiliary aims to raise around 5 000 in gifts of money or books, with the Board already pledging 1 000 to start. A Pella city canvass with visits to every home and business will seek donors, with a 1 00 limit per person and book donations credited if eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Examiners
Central
Pella
William Breuklander Dies at 78 in Marion County
Pioneer citizen William Breuklander died at the home for aged on Sunday morning May 7 at age 78. Death was due to old age. Funeral services were held at the North Christian Reformed Church Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Da Leuw. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Breuklander
Marionunty
Iat Christian Reformed Church
da Leuw
North Cemetery
Buy a Home for Laboring Poor Men
Advice urges workers to buy town lots and improve them, outlining a path from saving fifty dollars a year in rent to financing a home with small loans. It argues ownership frees from landlords and stresses gradual debt reduction while maintaining furniture and time costs. It promotes risk of failure versus potential long term gain.
Mills of Justice: Sunday visit ends in quarrel
Jake Dingeman traveled from his Oakaloosa home to spend Sunday with Pella friends. He reportedly brought too much joy, became quarrelsome, and kicked someone during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Dingeman
Oakalooua
Pella
Jake
Aa Ha
Mney
Wedding Bells for Van Klootwyk and Vander Linden
Miss Ella Van Klootwyk of this city and Mr W W Vander Linden of Oskaloosa were married in Oskaloosa on May six in a quiet ceremony attended by close friends. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Van Klootwyk, is praised for grace and character while the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Wm Vander Linden, is regarded as a man of integrity. The couple will reside in Oskaloosa after a brief stay with the Van Klootwyk family in Pella, with many local friends wishing them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella van Klootwyk
W. W. Vander Linden
Oskaloosa
J. van Klootwyk
Wm. Vander Linden
van Klootwyk
Pella
The
Chronicle
Barbour and Ver Rees Wed in Oskalooda Ceremony
Last Saturday Jess Barbour a Jos Bortenlanger Co lineman and Miss Kate Ver Rees daughter of Mr and Mrs P Ver Rees wed in a small Oskalooda ceremony attended by intimate friends. The couple, who have many friends in Pella, plan to move to Atlantic soon where Barbour will assist in building a new lighting system for Bortenlanger workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Bacbour
Jos. Bortenlanger Co
Kate Ver Rees
P. Ver Rees
Oskalooda
Barbour
Pella
A Delightful Banquet Post Victory Lodge Contest
After a lodge business meeting the members went to the American House for a banquet awarded to the winners of a membership contest. The three course luncheon featured carnations and a tasteful setup.Speeches praised the service and the feast ended with music and social time as membership nearly doubled for the E.P. Lodge in a notable result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P
The
E.P
Local notices and garden talk from Knoxville
Three more weeks of school and fruit crops uninjured by frosts fill Knoxville letters. Residents on South Main prepare homes, parks seek more iron settees, and paving plans reshape the town. Telephone improvements earn praise as gardens bloom, while racing toward a peaceful Friday light.
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R. van der Ploeg
South Main Street
Knoxville
Pella Telephone Co
Fowler
Marshall Buckingham
Carelessness of American Exporters Abroad in Tampico
From Consul Clarence A. Miller in Tampico, Mexico. The office warns that American exporters show carelessness in addressing catalogues and letters, causing misdelivery and extra costs. Errors include illegible or misspelled addresses, misrouting to Mexico City, and using 5 cent US postage for Mexico-bound items. A buyer near Tampico faced delays obtaining a purchased motor boat due to papers not being sent or located promptly, costing him a week and another trip. Such mistakes hurt shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Miller
Tampico
Mexico
Tamps
Mexico City
United States
Tuberculosis Camp at The Ledges Offers Low Cost Care
A new tuberculosis resort near Boone and Luther Iowa uses tents instead of buildings and expects patients to do much of the work to cut weekly costs to 8 50 half the price of the State Sanatorium. The camp, on a wooded plateau between Boone and Luther, admits only hopeful cases and welcomes families with ground for cottages and help finding remu nerative work. Further information may be secured by addressing Tus Lepees Luther Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ledges
Boone
Luther
Iowa
Buying higher grade cars across classes in 1911
The Des Moines Auto News notes a rising demand for higher grade cars across all buyers in 1911. Farmers and millionaires alike prefer durable, heavier models, while cheaper cars prove poor educators. Good roads expansion drives the push to a car built to endure heavy use.
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Des Moines Auto News
Hammond Couple Celebrates Sixty Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs G M Hammond celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary Friday. He is 83 and healthy, she 82 and well. The Des Moines couple, formerly of Otley, hosted a party with many friends and relatives present from Oakland Guthrie Center Monroe Des Moines and Warren County.
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G. M. Hammond
Otley
East Grand Ave
Des Moines
Hammond
Oakland
Cal
J. B. Baldwin
Martha
Margarite
Fanny Pryor
Mabel Pryor
Duluth
L. A. Hammond
Gertrude
Warren County
Monroe Mirror
Fortieth Anniversary Celebrated by Waren Kamp Couple
Last Thursday Mr and Mrs Waren Kamp celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary with friends and relatives at their home. Their sons John of Sully Fred of Newton and daughters Jessie Wise and Mrs Harry Stratton of Newton attended. Wishes for many happy returns were extended.
Two Auto Hustlers From Pella Made the Mirror Call
Harve Van Gorp and Frank LeCocq, both from Pella, emerged in a notable Monday mirror reflect. The item highlights their bold move in auto hustle circles and local recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve van Gorp
Frank LeCocq
Pella
Mirror
Marriage Licenses Issued Since Last Report
Gustave Knust and Clara Moeschen. James Connelly and Kathryn Conwao received marriage licenses in the latest city records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Knust
Clara Moeschen
James Connelly
Kathryn Conwao
Piano Bargain Near Pella Iowa Seeks Cash Sale
Slightly used piano offered in the Pella area with cheap cash price or payments as low as five dollars per month. Address E. M. Wallace care of Smith Barnes Piano Co Chicago IN 19 22.
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Pella
Iow
E. M. Wallace
Smith & Barnes Piano Co
Chicago
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Keables
Gov. Carroll
Central College Library
Breuklander
MILLS
Justice
Humphrey
Redishea
Marion
Chas. Sipkema
M. Cox
Rock Island
Mrs. Hammond
Langerak’s
Hollandsche Orchestra
Paul Jones
Polaire
Barry
Ballymore
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