City Council Studies Street Work and Lighting Plans
Doings of the City Council cover regular monthly meeting where petitions for sidewalks and grading along Liberty street are discussed. The council debates street lighting, an iron covered addition to a drug store, and passes orders on cement walks and Mulct law frays. The grass and weed ordinance fails, receipts and bills are approved, and new saloon age restrictions move toward immediate effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Popma
S-Avpetition” Ofresidenits
South
Pella
East Third Street
S. H. Viersen
A. M. Langerak
Fire Department
Liberty Street
A. N. van der Linden
Yeas— ‘van Zante
Jansma
Slob
Nays -Rhynsburger
van der Sluis
van Houweling
Veenstra
van Dusseldorp
Saigon
Coun
Bea
AGOTA
Fengration
Walter Jansen
Thomas Williams
Peoples Trust Company Opens for Business
The Savings department of the Peoples Trust Company opened this week in the basement of the new bank building. President Herman Rietveld and treasurer Rich Sybenga will assist all callers. Four percent interest on deposits, educational value for children, and sales of real estate are noted. Two hundred fifty safety deposit boxes installed with rents from 1.50 to 10.00 per year. over one hundred rented and growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Department
Peoples ‘Trust Company
Herman Rietveld
Rich Sybenga
Rietveld
Savings Bank
Peoples Trust Company
Pella
Rail service praised by Oskaloosa Newton readers
Last week's papers carried a reminiscence about the Iowa Central railroad between Oskaloosa and Newton. The writer notes decent local service with three passenger trains daily and two on Sunday, asserting current schedules meet most needs. He argues better management could improve time and ride quality to keep riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Oskaloosa
Newton
Surprising U.S. Election Results Stir Upsets Across States
Across Ohio New York and Philadelphia voters produced dramatic shifts with Democratic gains and Republican losses. Ohio Governor Herrick defeated Pattison by over forty thousand as Cox declares political defeat. New York’s mayoral race sees McClellan ahead while Hearst vows a fraud challenge and aims to overturn results. Philadelphia honors reform as Weaver’s supporters celebrate a clean election victory.
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Iowa
United States
Kaps
Ohio
Herrick
Pattison
George B. Cox
New York
Ivins
Republician
McClellan
Hearst
New York City
M. O
Tamany
Supreme Justice
Greater
Bureau of Elections
Tammany
Philadelphia
Weaver
Local Licenses Granted For Marriages This Week
Since our last report the clerk has granted licenses to marry Arthur Gullen 21 and Edna Benscotter 17 Don Hays 21 and Edna Shilling 17 Ben Mayer 17 and Flos sie Bowers 18 George May 19 Bes sle Davis 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Gullen
Edna Benscotter
Don Hays
Edna Shilling
Ben. Mayer
Flossie Bowers
George May
Bessle Davis
Two Saloons Closed in Pella by District Judge
Rural city saloons were shut last Saturday evening after a Knoxville district judge issued injunctions against H. J. Van Vilet P. Jansen and Jas. J. Sheehy. Buildings housing the saloons were left standing due to an oversight in proceeding notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
H. J. van Vilet
P. Jansen
Jas. J. Sheehy
Hull Adipge
Stranger in City to Open Saloon in Hamm Building
The report notes plans to operate a saloon in the Hamm ing building under a new name. It is unclear if this marks the end of the tie Jon'i. authorities may begin proceedings soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thom
Tams
Jon'i
Central Alumni Lead Town Baptist State Convention
The Central alumni hold prominent roles at the Town Baptist State Convention in Ottum. Rev. J. B. Smith of Webster City serves as president of pastors, with Rev. F. M. cher of Cedar Rapids as another key leader. The Young Peoples group names Rev. Wilson Mis as president, and T. L. Randolph serves as treasurer. Executive Committee chaired by L A. Garvi go and Rev. J. B. Smith underscores Central’s influence. Barker Jr remarks that removing Central men would leave the convention without backbone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottum
Central Eyc
J. B. Smith
Webster City
F. M. Cher
Cedar Rapids
Ent
Young Peoples
Wilson Mis
Randolph Geological Colemn
Educaton Society
L A. Garvigo
Dude AL OP. Barker, Jr
Gouch
Baptist Church Seeks Faithful Attendance for Sunday
Baptist church schedule lists Sunday school at 9:30 a m preaching at 10:45 a m B P U at 6:30 p m evening service at 7:30 p m Rev Geo F Babbitt of Ashland Nebraska to fill pulpit both morning and evening A cordial welcome to all Also Dr John C Willits presid ing elder will preach Saturday evening November 1 and Sunday morning November 12 Love Feast communion to follow preaching service Regular services scheduled All welcome to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Babbitt
Ash-land
Nebraska
Bbitt
F. C. Edwards
John C. Willits
Death of C. Den Boer, Early Pella Settler
The community mourns the death of C. Den Boer aged seventy seven after a morning collapse from chronic heart trouble. He was an early Pella settler, survived by a wife and seven children, with funeral services held at his home and burial in Oakland Cemetery. He belonged to Fourth Reformed Church of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. den Boer
den Boer
Pella
A. Haze
Sheldon
Iowa
G. H. Wormhoudt
D. Muntingh
Jennie den Boer
Oakland Cemetery
Fourth Reformed Church of
Card of Thanks from the Den Boer family
We are grateful for the many acts of kindness and friendship shown during our bereavement. This note expresses our thanks to all neighbors and friends. Mrs. O. Den Boer and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. den Boer
Brown named state agent for Oliver Typewriter Co in Des Moines
A state agent for the Oliver Typewriter Company was appointed in Des Moines to oversee internal affairs and assign an agent for the locality. The details describe his daily duties and official capacity within the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Oliver, ‘Typewriter Company
Des Moines
Pel
Yeateryday
Intercate
Marion County Farmers Institute Tops Prior Efforts
Readers learn the Marion County Farmers Institute in Knoxville held last Thursday to Saturday drew record attendance and richer exhibits with 15 draft colts and 11 roadster colts. Premiums produced 108 loaves of bread, Jersey butter rolls, and multiple cakes, signaling strong local farmer engagement.
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Marion County
Court House
Institute
Froggatt & Roberts
Victor Table
Jersey
Colfax couple wed in Colfax Indiana 1905
Miss Katherine Morgan of Colfax married David R. Brazel of Colfax in a noon ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev M Wand and Rev J I Oatin officiated before about sixty guests. The ceremony featured Lohengrin’s wedding march and a wedding dinner, with gifts from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Katherine
Leora Nand
David R. Brezel
M. Wand
Central City
J. I. Oatin
West Chester
Katherine Morgan
Lohengren
Cornelia Hand
Miss Hand
D. K. Hand
Department of Elocution and Oratory
Central University of Town
Mr. Brazel
David Brazel
Chant City
Indian Territory
Baptist Church of
Trial jurors drawn for December 6 district court
District court will reconvene December 6 with Judge Gamble presiding. A list of drawn jurors includes James D. Funk and J. J. Helverson of Knoxville, Cam Culbertson, Jas Hanley, and Joseph Scott of Knoxville township, plus many others from Pleasant Grove, Liberty, Perry, Washington, Lake Prairie, Summit, Clay, Dallas townships and nearby towns.
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Gamble
James D. Funk
Knoxville
J. J, Helverson
Cam Culbertson
Jas
Hanley
Joseph Scott
J. B. Mulky
Frank Jones
Ripley Cline
T. M. Walker
Pleasant Grove
J. E. Howsare
John Frush
P. D. Prattlet
Thos. Till
Washington Township
Jobn Gregory
Perry Township
A. Rinehart
Liberty Township
W.S. Fowler
Wm. Souart
Ben Brown
Ed. Lamb
A.B. Applegate
Indiana Township
J.T. Briggs
B. de Bruyn
Pella
A. P. Scholte
T. J. Edmand
G. A. van Houweling
Lake Prairie
Art van Zee
Summit Township
Jelle Jelsma
D. Loynachan
Clay Township
R. G. Emmet
J. M. Tickel
Dallas Township
College notes show paucity of news this week
The college column notes a lack of college news due to scanty reports. Rabbi Leon Harrison is the next speaker on the lecture course, scheduled for Monday evening at the auditorium. Fred Van der Zyl and Bernard Van der Linden joined the Pella High School football team in Monroe yesterday to cheer the players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbi Leon Harrison
Leon Harrison
Fred van der Zyl
Bernard van der Linden
Pella High School
Monroe
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Central
M. E. Church
Knoxville Farmers' Institute
Knoxville Express
Teese Harmon
Mercy Hospital
Mulky
Priestly
Christian Church
of Christ
Knoxville Gas Co
Farmers’ Institute
Vella
Chronicle
Harvey
Robey
B. Tl. van Spanckeren’s
Hury
Mrs. J. van Maren
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