Revival Attracts Pella Visitors To Knoxville Meetings
The Knoxville revival led by evangelist Rev. William A. Sunday draws many Pella residents. Last Sunday 30 or 40 traveled to hear him in the tabernacle, with liverymen reporting rising demand for rides next Sunday. Sunday attacks high society and the Corey wedding, condemning divorce and calling for religious stands, while no invitation to take a stand has yet been extended.
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Knoxville
William A. Sunday
Washington
New York
Corey
Fooled the Teacher by Sunday Class Surprise
Eighteen young ladies from the Second Reformed church plotted a playful surprise for James Vanderpol last Friday evening. They enlisted male friends, lured him from his store as a delivery boy, and welcomed him at Charles Van Vliet’s North Pella home for a cheerful gathering and chocolate.
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James Vanderpol
Second Reformed Church
Charles van Vliet
North Pella
Carolyn van Vliet
Vanderpol
van Viiet
Lightning Strikes Train Carrying Delegates
A Rock Island passenger train No. 364 carrying A. O. U. W. and D. of H. delegates was struck by lightning near Wilton and Muscatine Iowa during a rainstorm. Several travelers were stunned or injured as glass shattered. the most affected were Frank Gallagher of Oelwein and Jennie Mackland of Toledo, with a colored porter also hurt. The party was taken to the Commercial hotel in Muscatine for treatment.
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Rock Island
Higrand Iddge
Mia
Frank Gallagher
Oelwein
Jennie Mackland
Toledo
Wilton
Tyas
Muscatine
Wesleyan Beats Central 5 to 1 In Local Baseball Clash
Wesleyan University of Mt. Pleasant defeated Central College 5 to 1 on home grounds in a game noted for fewer errors than expected from the unpracticed local team. Parsons College at Fairfield later routed Central 11 to 6, building early leads and showcasing improved fielding. Returns games are planned. officials praise sportsmanlike conduct from both sides.
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Wesleyan University of Mt. Pleasant
Central College
Iowa
Central
Parsons College
Fairfield
Parsons
Gobble
Griffith
Neibert
Clark and Churchill
G. G. Gaass
Lewis Kruger
Chariton Seeks Waterloo Pella Southwestern Railroad Funding
Chariton Herald reports a Friday court house meeting backing stock subscriptions for a steam railroad to Chariton as terminus. Shares of 100 dollars in increments tied to survey, grading, rails, and operation stages. Backers see gains from coal development and county growth, with 4000 dollars raised toward a 40000 dollar target and awaiting sanction from Pella officials.
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Chariton Herald
Court House
Waterloo, Pella & Southwestern
F. R. Crocker
Lucas County
Chariton
Here
Belinda
Haven
The
Inland Company
Olmitz
Harris
Pella
Murder Trial Now On in Haywood Case in Idaho
Boise May 13 The jury selection resumes in the Haywood case charged with complicity in ex Governor Steunenbergs murder. Eleven jurors identified for trial with a large farmer and businessman venire. Harry Orchard, the alleged killer, awaits in the state penitentiary and is expected to testify after Steunenbergs death is proved. Deputies tighten guards amid unconfirmed reports of plots against Orchard.
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Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Idaho
Knoxville
Chronicle
Boise
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Althoug
William Haywood
Orchard
State Penitentiary
Lewiston
Hilla
Whitney
Eure
Hla
Old Mystery Revived in Eddyville Skeleton Find
In Eddyville on May 1 a man named Finn Bickford uncovered a skull at the Rock Island railway near town, reviving memory of three bodies buried along the rail right of way about twenty years ago. The remains, believed to be a man, woman, and child, were, after initial burial, relocated along the track during later railroad work. The true cause of the original deaths remains unclear, with theories ranging from murder to a disease outbreak.
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Eddyville
Rock Island Railway
Finn Bickford
Iowa Central and
Rock Island Railways
Givin
Rock Island
Fin Bickford
Pella Counter-jumpers to meet Tensorial Artists on Athletic Field
On Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock the Pella Counter-jumpers will stumble against the Tensorial Artists in an exhibition of skill never seen in this section. Razors and yardsticks barred. clerks’ team has experienced players, so a close shave is expected if the barbers win.
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Pella
Missionary Meeting Highlights Annual Convention in Oskaloosa
The 17th Annual Convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Oskaloosa district convened at the Methodist Episcopal church May 10 to 12. Nearly 30 delegates from outside attended as Miss Elizabeth Pearson spoke to a large audience and a $5000 mission offering was quickly raised. Miss Kate Ogburn, returning from China, delivered a stirring evening address with other strong speakers contributing to a profitable gathering.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Oskaloosa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Elizabeth Pearson
Kate Ogburn
China
Weather forecasts hint at a fair fruit crop ahead
Despite ongoing frosts and cold snaps, observers expect a fair crop of cherries peaches and other fruit this season. Local growers report cautious optimism as late frosts abate and budding progresses.
Wreck of Shriners Special Train Kills 21 in California
A Southern Pacific Shriners special train on its way home from Los Angeles crashed at a defective switch near Honda California last Saturday. Twenty one people died and many were injured. The coroner jury found death from the wreck with unknown exact cause and could not determine a direct cause.
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Honda
Calif
Southern Pacific Railway
Shriners
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Arrested for Murder in Monroesville Case
Sheriff Griffin has captured L. W. Stallworth in Buxton for a murder in Monroesville Alabama over three years ago. Stallworth is jailed in Albia awaiting Monroe County Alabama sheriff with identification evidence. Habeas corpus writs were issued. Judge Roberts will set a date for the case.
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Grifin
L. W. Stallworth
Monroesville
Alabama
Buxton
Albia
Monroe County
Griffin
Threats and mob entry seek $5,000 damages in district court
Mrs Jennie Small sues John Spencer and eight others in district court claiming a mob stormed her Osceola home on August 28 threatening to hang her husband J L Small. She alleges assault, attempted sexual contact, arson plans, and coercion over a four hour invasion seeking $5,000. The case appears in the Oska loosa Herald.
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Jennie Small
John Spencer
B. F. Dodds
Bert Harrris
R. B. Tolle
Cyrus Vermillion
Herman Johannes
Robert Watts
Isaac Sarvis
Oskaloosa Herald
Van Genderen wed Vos in Sully home ceremony
Cornelis Van Genderen married Maggie Vos yesterday at the bride’s parents’ home near Sully. The couple will reside in Pella after the nuptials.
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Cornelis van Genderen
van Zante Bros
Maggie Vos
Sully
Pella
Commercial Club Forms Board of Directors at City Hall
A meeting of the Business Men's Commercial Club at the city hall adopted articles of incorporation and created a fifteen member board of directors. The membership committee postponed its report, more time was granted, attendance was strong, and the club's permanence seems assured. Every business man should join.
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Business Men's Commercial Club
City Hall
Judge Rules Widow’s Kiss Not Worth $190
A Keokuk Gate City report notes an Omaha judge nicknamed judge rejects a claim over a widow’s kiss being valued at $190. The piece mocks indifferent men in public office and suggests cynicism toward political influence.
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Keokuk Gate City
Omaha
District Court Highlights May Term Civil and Criminal Dockets
The May term in district court opened with the trial of J W Manhardt as administrator of Dee Jones deceased against Marion county for 10000 tied to a fatal bridge collapse. Other items include State v Russell R Cole for escape from Inebriate Hospital dismissed, J N Ross v C B & Q settled, Geo A Bull v C B & Q demurred, A C Babcock v Alice Babcock divorce default, J R Fudge v Herman Rietveld services claim ongoing, George Pas v Henry P Scholte et al over library plans payment, and Casander N Sellers indicted for embezzling 125 from a Buxton client. venue changes from Monroe county.
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J. W. Manhardt
Dee Jones
Marion County
Jones
State
Russell R. Cole
J N. Ross
Geo. A. Bull
A.C. Babcock
Alice Babcock
J. R. Fudge
Herman Rietveld
George Pas
Henry P. Scholte
Pas
Carnegie Library
Pella
Monroe County
Cassander N. Sellers
Buxton
County Loses Major Damage Suit In Bridge Collapse Case
The estate of D Jones won a $100 verdict against Marion county in a long trial over a 1905 bridge collapse that killed a threshing engine operator. James Manhard filed for $10,000. Jury deliberated for hours, returning a small damage award amid relief from county officials.
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Marion County
D. Jones
Jones
James Manhard
Nichols
Prairie City Youth Is Thee Timbers Accident
Burton Baird of Prairie City, a Prairie City high school botany student, suffered a severe finger injury while a timber outing near Colfax. While jumping from a tree, a nail fixed the ring on his finger, tearing the finger joint and flesh to the bone. The finger was amputated at the second joint at his home.
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Colfax
Prairie City
Burton Baird
Burton
Split Finger In Cabinet Shop Accident
In Geo Heeren's cabinet shop a circle saw incident Friday morning injured M Naaktgeboren by splitting his middle finger and lacerating the second and third fingers of his right hand. Dr Bos treated him with surgical attention. the injury will keep him from work for several weeks as employers and workers adjust hours and compensation.
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Geo. Heeren
M.naaktgeboren
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Wesleyan
California
W. Stallworth
van Genderen-Vos
the District Court
Knoxville Express
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