Carroll Reelected by Good Majority in Marion County
In Marion County a tense campaign ends with early returns showing Porter (D) leading for governor, but later updates indicate Carroll wins the governorship with broad Democratic support except for I. S. Pepper. County offices show mixed results: several Democratic nominees ahead in county posts while Republicans claim wins for treasurer and coroner, with township results noted as largely Democratic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Carroll
I. S. Pepper
Judge Prouty
Pella
Marion County
Marion
Price
Bybee
Don Smith
A. Phelps
M. Langerak
Cronkhite
J. E.long
Beard to address Epworth League at Methodist Church
Mr. R. R. Beard will address the Epworth League at the Methodist Church Sunday evening at 6 30. His subject will be of vital interest to every young person in the city. A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and hear him.
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R. R. Beard
Epworth League
Methodist Church
School Notice Sets November 14 for 24 Week Attendance
The Board fixes November 14 as the start date for all children in the district to attend school for 24 consecutive weeks. John R. Dieleman is appointed truant officer to enforce compliance with the school law. Carpenters have roofed Mrs. Kennedy’s house and the family is at home.
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John R. Dieleman
The Weather Report Navy 2 Nov
The weather observation for November 2 reported by John H Ver Steeg cooperative observer of the Weather Bureau of the U S Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
John H. Ver Steeg
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Hand of Death Claims James L. Smith Near Firfield
James Lockard Smith died suddenly at his home near Firfield Sunday morning October 30th about 6 o'clock. A section foreman on the Wabash for eight years, he moved with family to a farm near Firfield last spring. Born June 30, 1859 in McDonah County Illinois, he was 51 years and 4 months old. He leaves a wife, five sons, two daughters, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at Harvey M. E. Church Tuesday morning, Rev. Smith officiating. interment in Eureka cemetery.
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James Lockard Smith
Firfield
McDonah County
Illinois
Harvey M. E
Smith
Eureka Cemetery
Miller James H Miller dies at age 77 in Durham
James H Miller farmer of Durham died at his home at 2 o clock Thursday morning at age 77 years 6 months 1 day from Brights disease after about nine months illness He leaves a widow and grown children Funeral plans not yet set as of Friday morning Services will be at the home Saturday or Sunday Interment in Madison county News Tribune
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James H. Miller
Durham
Bright
Madison County
News- Tribune
Jra Bogaard Dies After Long Illness At 86 In Pella Area
Jra Bogaard died at his son Nicholas's home six miles northeast of Pella on Saturday morning November 5 1910 after a long painful illness aged 86 years six months. The funeral was held at his home Monday at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev Bouma pastor of the Third Reformed Church. The remains were laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery.
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Jra*Bogaard
Nicholas
Pella
Bouma
Third Reformed Church
Oakwood
Henry C Ver Ploeg funeral in Baptist church
The funeral of Henry C Ver Ploeg, age 46, was held Wednesday at 1:30 pm in the Baptist church. Rev Bailey and Rev Van der Werf conducted, with music by a Second Reformed male quartet. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery. He died November 7 at his East Franklin Street home, survived by his wife Minnie Hagens and four children. He previously ran a furniture business, farmed near Knoxville, and then worked in the livery. He leaves six sisters and one brother and a sister who predeceased him.
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Henry ©. Ver Ploeg
Baptist Church
Bailey
The
van der Werf
First Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
Oakwood
Henry C. Ver Ploeg
Cornelius Ver Ploeg
Franklin Street
Marion County
Minnie Hagens
J. Toom
C., Hackett
J. Adair
J. Langerak
C. Clark
N. Haaften
Kalamazoo
Mich
Conrad Ver Ploeg
Pella
Verfos
Knoxville
Earth
Gard of Thanks to kind friends and neighbors
To the kind friends and neighbors who stood by us during the sickness we extend our heartfelt gratitude for their comfort and support in this difficult time to our beloved husband and family members.
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Quru
Mrs H P Haze Dies After Short Illness In Omaha
Mrs H P Haze aged 91 10 2 died after a brief illness at her daughter Mrs A Doedyns home in Omaha Neb The Polly will be brought here for burial arriving Friday evening Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 o'clock from Second Reformed Church Interment in Oakwood cemetery
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Haze
H. P. Haze
A. Doedyns
Omaha
Neb
Polly
Second Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Herman Sytsma 89 Dies in West Pella Home
Herman Sytsma aged 89 years 11 months and 12 days died after two weeks illness at his home in West Pella on Wednesday morning November 9 1910 Funeral services were held at the First Christian True Reformed Church Thursday at 1 30 pm conducted by Rev Mansen of Eddyville Burial followed in the North Cemetery The deceased was a well known longtime resident of the town and a pioneer settler of Pella
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Herman Sytema
West Pella
First
Christian True Reformed Church
Mansen
Eddyville
Sytsma
Death of Peter Irvin De Cook at age seven
Yesterday at 1 30 a m the messenger of death took Peter Irvin De Cook from Mr and Mrs Ir P De Cook after a typhoid illness. He relapsed and died prompting funeral at the family home Friday at 1 30 p m with burial at Porterville cemetery.
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Ir P. de Cook
Peter Irvin de Cook
Porterville Cemetery
Adjudged Incurably Insane Mrs Maasdam Sent to County Farm
Mrs G Maasdam was brought before the county commissioners last week and adjudged incurably insane. She was committed to the County Farm for care and confinement.
Revival to be held with visiting preacher Proctor
Rev. Geo E Monkman pastor of the M E Church announces that Rev C W Proctor of the Des Moines Conference will assist in revival meetings at this place starting sometime in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Monkman
M. E. Church
C. W. Proctor
Des Moines Conference
Poultry and Produce Business Changes Ownership
A deal completed last Monday makes H. Rhynsburger owner and proprietor of the poultry and produce business. The Chronicle notes his return to the helm and expects friends and old patrons to extend best wishes for future prosperity under new ownership.
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H. Rhynsburger
Rhyneburger
Chronicle
Electric wires to be buried along Main Street
Wires to power the sampa on Main Street and around the square will be laid 18 inches underground. Several workers are busy trenching and laying the pipes that will hold the cables.
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Main Street
Call to Rev B F Brinkman at Second Reformed Church
The Second Reformed Church extended a call to Rev. B. F. Brinkman to accept the pastorate in Pella. No response from him has yet been received regarding his decision.
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Second Reformed Church
B. F.brinkman
Pella
Diphtheria Battle For Hulbert Breuklander’s Young Son
Leonard Breuklander seven battles diphtheria with good chances for recovery. Family under quarantine as health officers take steps to prevent further spread of the disease.
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Leonard
Hulbert Breuklander
Newborn Arrives at John R. Kuyper Home This Week
A baby boy about ten pounds arrived at the John R. Kuyper residence on Monday in October. The infant was welcomed warmly and seems content with his surroundings at John's farm, where he will reside. The article notes the home's pleasant environment and expresses joy in the arrival.
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John R. Kuyper
John
City Property for Sale in Block: Keven Room House
City property for sale listed with block details and an asking price of 79.4000 notes. The notice references a specific block location and remarks on the dwelling type, indicating formal sale terms and location context for potential bidders.
Marion County Farmers Invited to Iowa Corn Show
Mr G T Pack of Knoxville Iowa offers a prize to the best single ear of corn from Marion County for the Iowa Corn Growers Association Exposition in Des Moines December 5 to 17. The gift, bred from Pack's herd, will be sold November 16 and is valued at 35 dollars. over 20000 dollars in prizes are planned. Contact M L Bowman Secretary Waterloo Iowa for details.
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G. T.pack
Knoxville
Iowa
Marion County
Iowa Corn Growers ‘Association
Des Moines
Pack
Poland
Shimer
Farrow
Iowa Corn Growers Association
M. L. Bowman
Waterloo
Towa
Epworth League Sewing Circle Meets Tomorrow
The Epworth League Sewing Circle will meet at Miss Nannie Andeweg's home tomorrow evening. All Leaguers and their friends are invited to attend.
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Epworth League Sewing Circle
Nannie Andeweg
Misinformed Kuyper Family Clarifies Injury Report
The Chronicle corrects a prior report stating Mrs. A N Kuyper fell in a cellar and broke her arm. Family members inform that she did not break her arm and the informant was not accurate.
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A. N. Kuyper
Surgeons Plan Operation For Local Woman
Dr. Priestly of Des Moines examined Mrs. H. D. Wormhoudt and advised an operation. She was taken to Mercy Hospital Wednesday morning for the procedure.
Second Reformed Church Announces Pulpit by Rev Manson
Eddyville clergyman Rev F B Manson will occupy the pulpit at the Second Reformed Church next Sunday both in the morning and evening services.
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Second Reformed Church
F. B. Manson
Eddyville
Express Co. route agent cites local office satisfaction
W Chambers, route agent for the U S Express Co visited town last Monday and checked up the local agent M He found everything in good service and satisfaction with the local office and operations.
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W. Chambers
The
U. S. Express Co
Among the Sick Fort Dodge column notes illnesses
Peter Bloem and A N Kuyper improve from typhoid fever with hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs M De Reus of Leighton and Gerrit Van der Garde suffer illnesses, while Mrs P J Van Vark and Miss Julia Dunn are sick. Jake Andringa battles tonsillitis.
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Peter Bloem
John Bloem
A. N. Kuyper
Julia Dunn
Jake Andringa
Cedar Rapids raises 80000 for YWCA building and Iowa notes
A Cedar Rapids effort raised 80000 for a YWCA building. A rural carrier A L Falkin delivered 140 mail pieces to 113 boxes in 53 minutes on a 25 mile route. The 1910 state fair cleared 27164.16 with total 157153.88 receipts and 129989.72 disbursements. Gilmore City reports a million dollar cement plant to employ 500 to 1000 workers. Over 2 million cans of sweet corn are being distributed nationally with thirty canneries in Iowa producing about 50 million cans. Lincoln township near Mt Ayr sees corn husker Howard Stewart claim 214 bushels in 11 hours for J M Beatty. Walter Zumbood of New Hampton, 10, shot and killed by brother 12, coroner calls it accidental. An attempted Linby bank robbery failed due to safety devices. George Chase near Dubuque shot fatally by Bernard Kennedy after a quarrel. Kennedy jailed.
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Cedar Rapids
A.L. Falkin
Charles City
Simpson
State Fair Board
Gilmore City
Marengo
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Iowa
United States
Lincoln Township
Mt. Ayr
Howard Stewart
J. M. Beatty
Beatty
Stewart
Carr
Walter Zumbood
New Hampton
William
Linby Bank
George Chase
Dubuque
Bernard Kennedy
Kennedy
House of Chase
Notice of Will Proof in Marion County Iowa
Legal notice from the District Court of Iowa Marion County that Gerrit Van der Pal deceased has a will on file for hearing in the December 1910 term on December 8 1910. Interested parties may be heard at the court. The clerk is Kee Meyge Lagaerals Deputy.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Lawa
Gerrit van der Pal
Eard
Duret Court -Meyge-Lagaerals
Nayar
County Seat Happenings from the Journal
A Halloween shooting near Attica leaves one man in bed with injuries while another rode to Bussey where a surgeon removed 14 bullets. Mrs. George Seele of Highland is laid up with a dislocated hip after a fall. Twin boys born to Rev. and Mrs. B. Johnston of Attica. Will Wright, once operated on for rupture, can walk with a cane. Mrs. Mary J. Bull, near Donley, is gravely ill with heart dilatation. Charles Conrey, Democratic recorder candidate, critically ill with heart disease in Marysville. Mulky brothers ship 67 carloads of horses to Boston since Jan. 1, latest from Knoxville and St. Louis. Judge Gamble finishes Winterset term and starts Indianola term. will hold Knoxville term in December. Minnie Bush in Des Moines to exam teachers for state certificates. Harry K. Davies to Manila with civil engineers after exam success. John Scott, longtime Valley settler, gravely ill after a paralytic stroke at age 88.
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Hallowe’en
Attica
Buséey
George Seele
Highlandeighborhood
Mr. Johnston
M. P
Will Wright
Knoxville
Mercy Hospital
Mary J. Bull
S. S. Fisher
Donley
Charles Conrey
Marysville
T. L
Jack) Conrey
Mulky Brothers
Boston
St. Louis
Gamble
Winterset
Indianola
Tueday
Minnie Bush
Des Moines
State Board of Examiners
Harry K. Davies
Mia
E. J. S. Davies
Government
Manila
Phillipine Island
Harry
Ames
Harlan Iowa
John Scott
Valley
Wilson
Scott
New Titles Added to Public Library Collection
A list of recently added books includes Breakneck Farm by Evelyn Raymond, In Times of Peril by Gordon Stables, How to Look at Pictures by Robert C. Witt, Twice-born Men by Harold Begbie, The Number of Man by Philip Mauro, Composition and Rhetoric by Lockwood and Emerson, A Short History of France by Mary P. Parmele, A Walk With Jesus by W. H. Nelson, Expedition to The River Jordan by W. F. Lynch, The Year’s Entertainments by Inez McFee, Introduction to American Literature by H. S. Pancost, My Wife and I by Harriet B. Stowe, The American Commonwealth by James Bryce, Chautauqua Girls at Home by G R Alden, Alienger Americans by Howard B. Grose, Reading How to Teach It by Sarah L. Arnold, Introduction to Psychology by Mary W. Jory, For Americans by T. W. Higginson, The World's Great Events by Esther Singleton, Gloria Christi, Anna Lind, and more.
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Breakneck Farm
Evelyn Raymond
Gordon Stables
Robert C. Witt
Harold Begbie
Philip Mauro
Lockwood
Emerson
France
Mary P. Parmele
Jesus
W. H. Nelson
River Jordan
W. F. Lynch
Eventa
Esther Singleton
Gloria Christi
Anna’ Lind
Dr Nosgaman Pleasant Caller At Office This Week
A brief note records that Dr. Nosgaman was a pleasant caller at the office this week. The fragment ends mid sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Nosgaman
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AIR
Beard
M. Frush, Sup’t
the Weather Report
Afsa
al Giovay
Hand OF Death
Ver
Ploeg
Chicago
City Property
China
E. L. Sewing Circle
John Gullion
Ethel May Lundy
Guy N. Bayless
Bertha M. Shilling
Fred Parker
Lovida L. Franklin
R. C. Warring
Maud Ream
Arthur J. Patch
Daisy Culbertson
Stephen Smith
Cora Morrow
David Wilson
Mai A. Anspach
Don L. C. Bussey
Bertha Hecq
Arthur B. Dunn
Evan, Hanlon
Chas
E. Wor
Minnie
Worle
Carey Feaginsey
Grace Applegat
Trebbe
D. Beintam
Anna Kooymal
John D. Hick
Grace
Summy
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