County Supervisors defend spending on steel bridges
A detailed 1909 Marion County financial report is cited to counter accusations of extravagance by the Board of Supervisors. The notice argues that the board acted to protect taxpayers, with warrants totaling 21,043.88 and overall bridge and county road expenditures of 61,533.94 for 1909, including 4,513.80 to complete Rousseau bridge and 16,529.58 to rebuild the Pella Knoxville bridge at Howell.
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Marion County
van Zante
Masy
Leroy Hunt
Allen Anderson
D. G. van Zante
J.B. Vriezelaar
Rousseau
Pella-Knoxville
Howell
Board of Supervisors
Delegates Named From Town for Northern Baptist Meet
Eighteen delegates appointed by the Baptist Convention include Dr. J. L. Bey of Central College and Rev. R. R. Sadler editor of the Baptist Record to represent the state at the Northern Baptist Convention in Philadelphia next June. Des Moines seeks to host the national gathering in 1912.
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Baptist Convention
Des Moines
Northern Baptist Convention
Philadelphia
J. L. Bey
Central College
R. R. Sadler
The
Baptist Record
Mission Helpers Seek Aid for South Dakota Missionaries
The Woman's Mission Society of the Baptist church met at Mrs. Shutts home and, led by President Mrs. Haynes, planned renewed effort. A letter from Mr. Shaw described a destitute farming family in South Dakota hit by drought, needing food and clothing. Gifts of clothing and groceries welcomed. please leave at the Baptist parsonage before Nov. 9. Ladies to gather at church on Nov. 9 to tie comforts and pack a box.
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Woman’s Mission Society of the Baptist Church
Baptist Parsonage
Republican Candidate for County Treasurer Speech Noted
A campaign card from A Phelps asserts service as deputy county treasurer and four years of collecting taxes at banks in Pella. It urges voters to ask neighbors about his capability and ends with a pledge of good service and a vote.
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Pella
A. Phelps
Fire Fiend Destroys Mrs Kennedy Home in South Pella
A Friday night blaze on the second floor clothes closet of Mrs Kennedy's residence in South Pella caused significant damage and an estimated loss of about 500 dollars. Firefighters faced delays due to Main Street sewer work but arrived promptly and extinguished the flames. Mrs Brooke suffered facial and hand burns before the firemen arrived. Dr Carpenter provided aid. Loss is reportedly insured through Mr Cook's agency. The fire's origin remains unknown.
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Brooke
Carpenter
Cook
Kroger Democratic Treasurer Candidate Praised
The text extols Wm Kroger as a candidate for treasurer praising his exemplary Christian life strict honesty and cautious business methods. It asserts he will likely be elected next Tuesday and would run the office economically while providing good service.
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Wm. Kroger
Biiby Speaks on County Legal Aid Costs in Iowa Casees
W S Bilby, County Attorney of Marion County, defends a $225 payment to his predecessor W H Lyon for legal aid in the Van Gorkum, Vieset and Dean éfe trials. He notes the cases were tried five times with two eminent Iowa counsel, all indictments by a grand jury before his term, and asserts the expense was economical and just.
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Knoxville Journal
W. H. Lyon
van Gorkum, Vieset
Déan Éfe
Pella
Iowa
Lyon
W. H. Lyons
W.S. Bivpy
Marion Co
Don Smith Nominated by Marion County Democrats
The Marion County Democrats present Don Smith for voter consideration praising his years of service and careful management of the office. They note patrons have received entirely satisfactory service.
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Marion County
Don Smith
Pioneer Maria Case Visits Sam Stewart Home
An early pioneer and resident near Taintor Mrs Maria Case, aunt of John Haines and mother of Jo Case, was visiting the Sam Stewart home. Born in New Hampshire, she worked in a paper mill at thirteen, moved to Iowa in 1897 when it was a territory, and has lived near Taintor about sixty years. She is 98 years old and hale and hearty.
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Maria Case
Taintor
John Haines
Jo Case
Sam Stewart
New Hampshire
Tovowa
Reduction in Prices Nounces to the Tents
A fragmented notice from a local newspaper item hints at price cuts on hats and related goods. The readable lines mention tents and calls for customers to notice reductions, though much of the text is garbled and unclear.
Quails Reported Seen Off City by Hunters
An eccentric note claims Davé Verduyt Henry De Godyer and Grant Janney have abandoned work and live in the open air to shoot quail and enjoy life, detailing their alleged carefree excursion from the city to the countryside.
Democratic Meeting At Sand Ridge Schoolhouse
Last Tuesday evening Hon G E Crozier Hon N J Gesman and H Bootsma Esq spoke at the Sand ridge schoolhouse to a large crowd. Judge Crozier discussed political issues in plain terms and Nick said the gathering felt good to attend.
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G. E. Crozier
N. J. Gesman
H. Bootsma Esq
Sandridge
Judge Crozier
Nick
Wedding Bells for Miss Smorenburg and Carson Bobzin
Miss Marie Smorenburg daughter of C Smorenburg of this city married Carson Bobzin a Des Moines businessman at Adel Iowa last Thursday. The ceremony was quiet with few intimate friends present. They will reside in Des Moines for the present and friends of the Chronicle wish them happiness.
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Marie Smorenburg
C. Smorenburg
Carson Bobzin
Des Moines
Pella
Adel
Iowa
Bobzin
The
Chronicle
Mrs Wormhoudt Improves After Serious Illness
Mrs H D Wormhoudt has endured a very serious week but is reported to be somewhat better today indicating a gradual recovery from a severe illness.
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H. D. Wormhoudt
Fall Injures Mrs Kuyper. Breaks Arm
Mrs A N Kuyper slipped on cellar stairs and sustained a broken arm in the accident this week. The incident was reported as a brief local mishap with no further injuries noted and medical care sought.
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A. N. Kuyper
George W Crozier Nominated For Marion County Representative
The county central committee presents Hon. Geo W Crozier as Democratic candidate for a second term. He is highly respected for his legislative work and stands for level headed leadership. Crozier criticizes federal deficits and notes his limited ability to reduce government burdens while stressing commitment to public service.
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Geo. W. Crozier
Marion County
Hon
George , Crozier
Crozier
Uncle Sam
City Property for Sale Near Square
City offers sale of a house with large cellar and two good lots about 24 blocks from the square. One of the prettiest locations in the city. Price about 1c?
Paralysis Fatal to Flocks Hits Local Poultry
Disease paralysis is sweeping several flocks in the vicinity causing heavy losses. Dick Ver Dight reports multiple fine birds killed over the past week and Simon De Haan has lost at least thirty of his best chickens. Other nearby farms report similar declines.
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Dick Ver Dight
Simon de Haan
Explanation by Vriezelaar on county board finances and salaries
J B Vriezelaar writes to the Booster editor correcting prior claims about county board indebtedness and bridge fund balances. He cites 1907 08 figures from the county financial report showing 50279.70 collected and 44961.82 spent over two years, leaving 5817.88 excess. He corrects 1908 09 salary figures and notes election counts affecting salaries, with 1907 1273.05 and 1909 1330.75. He says 1910 figures unavailable.
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Booster
van Zante
Board of Supervisors
J.B. Vriezelaar
Will Notice For Gerrit Van der Pal Heard December 5 1910
Proof of will on file in Marion County District Court Iowa. Hearing set for December 5 1910 at the start of the December term. Interested persons may appear. Clerk 3 Kersbergen. Deputy Meyer Langerak Knoxville October 20 1910.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Gerrit van der Pal
Kersbergen
Meyer Langerak
Knoxville
Thanks for Fruit Donation to Christian Home at Pella
Editor thanks readers in Pella and surrounding area for a generous donation of canned fruit shipped by Mrs. Nellie De Haan. The gift will be itemized in the Home paper for November 10. The letter expresses appreciation for ongoing support and goodwill toward future assistance. Signed by H. R. Lemen of Council Bluffs Iowa.
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Pella
Nellie de Haan
H.R. Lemen
Cronkhite Seeks Sheriff Post as A Trusted Democrat
The candidate is E Cronkhite a Democrat and former deputy to Sheriff Wilson for four years. He is thoroughly familiar with the duties of the office and has a proven record of diligence and reliability during his deputyship.
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Mr. Cronkhite
Wilson
Miss Horah White for county superintendent
The notice urges Miss Horah White, county superintendent, as the right party to elect. It also endorses Ed Long for recorder and J. C. Brennan for clerk, with Allen Anderson and D. G. Van Zante, for board members, urging voters to place a cross next to their names.
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Miss White
Ed Long
J. C. Brennan
Allen Anderson
D. G. van Zante
Final appeal to voters of 10WA on November election
A Democratic party message urging voters to consider platform and candidates on Tuesday November 8. It praises Hon. Claude R. Porter as standard bearer, argues for order and efficiency in state government, and asks voters to judge candidates by merit over party loyalty.
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Democratic Party
Claude R. Porter
Congress
Iowa election near as parties tout gains at capitals
One week before the Iowa biennial election speculation runs high at the State capital with Democrats predicting Porter a 50 000 vote governor landslide and victories in several congressional districts while Republicans claim Gov Carroll will win by about 400 000 votes and the entire state ticket will prevail. The contest tightens in the Second Fourth and Sixth districts with most other districts leaning Republican.
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Iowa
Congress
Porter
C. E. Walters
Toledo
Walter H. Dewey
Chariton
Railroad Commission
Clifford ‘Thorn
Washington
Carroll
Surprise church visit honors Rev. Van den Berg on birthday
Members of First Reformed Church and their wives visited the pastorate to surprise Rev. Van den Berg on his birthday week. They brought baskets of food, shared lunch, and enjoyed speeches and social time. A new bank note valued in three figures was presented as a gift.
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van den Berg
First Reformed Church
Dominies
Vander Werf
Tigers Open Season With Win Over New Sharon
Pella's Tigers opened the basketball season by hosting New Sharon yesterday afternoon. The game was decided early and the Tigers led from start to finish, securing a clear victory in front of home fans.
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Pella
Tigers
New Sharon
Waa
Bya
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Pelle
the Rounds Concert Co
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Mr. Rounds
All Star
Rounds
Rounds Concert Company
Sylvester A.’Long
Adrain Newens
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