Enthusiastic R. R. Meeting Hears Ratification of Funding
Waterloo, Pella and S W Ry stockholders met Tuesday at 2 pm. They ratified the board of directors action securing funds to build the railroad. A construction company will be formed and contracts let, with dirt to fly. Stock remains subscribed and money is expected from John C. Short & Son of New York. Manager Harris aims to complete the Howell to Grinnell segment this year.
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Waterloo, Pella & S. W. Ry
John C. Short & Son
New York
Harris
Howell
Grinnell
Primary ballot guidance and party penalties outlined
The Chronicle outlines that the auditor publishes a list of candidates with offices and post office addresses to inform the public. It clarifies primary ballots are party specific, require marking each choice, and warn voters against crossing party lines or voting for multiple candidates for the same office.
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the Chronicle
Iowa
Democratic Caucus to Nominate Delegates at City Hall
Democratic caucuses for all wards of Pella City and outside precincts will be held at City Hall on Saturday evening May 30 at 7 30 to nominate delegates to the county convention and a member of the county central committee from each precinct, and to select township committee.
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Pella City
City Hall
J. P. Grandman
Law On Decoration Day Prohibits Early Games
Supplement Code of Iowa 1907 restricts ball games, horse racing, and sports entertainments before 3:00 p.m. Memorial Day observance. Violations incur fines from five to one hundred dollars or up to 30 days in jail at the court's discretion.
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Iowa
Mass political meeting urged for Lake Prairie township and Pella city
Voters of Lake Prairie township and Pella city are called to a mass meeting in the Park on Saturday May 30 at 4 o'clock and in the city hall on Monday at 8 o'clock to discuss the new primary law. All voters regardless of party are urged to attend to understand the law before the primary election. Joan Grundman Democratic Committeeman and Geo W Kinet Republican Committeeman co-sign notice.
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Lake Prairie Township
Pella City
Joan Grundman
Geo. W. Kinet
Card of Thanks for Ruben Adams Death
The Adams family expresses sincere thanks to those who labored faithfully and offered kind aid during their sad hours after the death of their son and brother Ruben Adams. Mrs Eva W Adams and Family.
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Ruben Adams
Eva W. Adams
FaMi.y
The Grim Reaper's Harvest Henry Veenstra Dies at 76
Henry Veenstra aged 76 died at his home in South Pella Wednesday morning from heart trouble. Funeral set for Friday at 1 o'clock from his residence and 1:30 from the First Reformed Church. He had spent life in the community and retired from farming years ago. He was brother to M Veenstra who also died of heart trouble.
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Henry Veenstra
South Pella
First Reformed Church
M. Veenstra
Pella notes rail, water, and town changes amid rumors
Rumors swirl after Oklahoma delegation return as desk clerk and editor weigh hotel room antics. B Schreiner of Des Moines maps a Des Moines river to Pella pipeline, with a water system plan for the city. J G Lankelma sells groceries for a 240 acre farm near Salem South Dakota. new owner planning sale to locals. High School commencement on June 4. Des Moines and Skunk rivers flood, fish gathered in shallow fields. DeGooyer's electric palace rises with a slop floor, opera chairs, a 10 HP engine, and own dynamo. Various visits, shoe lines, and a Memorial Window display at Van Niewaal's Double Store. Ezra Temple notes for sale buggy.
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B. Schreiner
Des Moines
Pella
DeGooyer
Middle Year Academy Hosts Inaugural Senior Banquet At Cotton Hall
The Middle Year Academy held its first annual banquet for the Senior Class on Saturday evening May 22 at Cotton Hall. Guests gathered in festively decorated parlors and dining rooms as Mr Robert Fleisher offered prayer and a three course menu was served. Toastmaster C H McDowell introduced class representatives Percy Lapham Sylvia Noffsinger Frank Wheatcrafl and Harold Closz who delivered toasts before Fleisher offered concluding remarks. The event, aimed to be a memorable first for Central, anticipates an even more successful banquet next year by the Middle class.
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Middle Year Academy
Cotton Hall
Robert Fleisher
C. H. McDowell
Percy Lapham
Sylvia Noffsinger
Frank Wheatcrafl
Harold Closz
Fleisher
Central
College Notes from Cen tral Saturday Sequels
Miss Hope Whithead visited Central to stay through commencement. Drake tennis team failed to materialize last Friday, so the game remains unplayed. Junior and Senior classes were entertained at Prof. Lapham's home Tuesday night with guests swapping articles and a late hour, followed by refreshments.
Flowers for children to carry to cemetery graves
The notice urges giving flowers to children so they may carry bouquets in the march to the cemetery and decorate fallen heroes at graves. Mrs Geo E Monkman visits with her mother Mrs Rominger in Bloomfield. Mrs Rush formerly Daisy Canfield of Cambria visits Mrs Wm Johnson. Flowers are asked for the Ladies Circle of the G A R to make wreaths for soldiers’ graves at the American House Friday. Mrs D Den Adel visits Prairie City to see her sister Mia S J Roorda for a few days.
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Geo. E. Monkman
Rominger
Bloomfield
Rush
Daisy Canfield
Cambria
Wm. Johnson
Business Changes Hands In Harness Stock Sale
Wm. Kruger sold his harness stock and business to Andrew Vander Wal and Alex De Boer. They will take possession on June 15. Vander Wal brings 15 years with Kruger. De Boer has six years with LeCocq Bros. Harness Co. Kruger will stay in town for now and may travel to Michigan to visit family.
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Wm. Kruger
Andrew Vander Wal
Alex de Boer
Vander Wal
Kruger
de Boer
Ver Stigt
LeCocq Bros. Harness Co
Michigan
Memorial Day Closures At Pella Banks And Post Office
Memorial Day closes will affect the Pella Banks with all day closure and the Pella Post Office from 10 30 a m to 6 p m. No mail to rural routes on the holiday. Public library and other services will also observe closures.
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Pella
R. F. Ds
Births and visit noted in Lake Prairie region
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs H Rietveld last Tuesday noon with mother and baby reported well. Chas Tuck Houck of Monmouth IL arrived for a brief visit with friends and relatives. Tucks engine road application is numbered 1. Peta CHRONICLE announces H O Vigrsen seeking Republican nom in Lake Prairie township primary for assessor.
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H. Rietveld
Chas, Tuck Houck
Monmouth
Tuck
Peta Chronicle
Lake Prairie Township
Repubblican
H. O. Vigrsen
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