Early Clay Township Post Offices and Mail Routes
History by H. Durham in Knoxville Express recalls the first post office at Lake Prairie with Wilson Stanley as postmaster and a weekly Des Moines river route from Keokuk. It traces office moves to Pella, Durham Ferry, English Settlement, Jola, and Six-Mile Prairie, plus the first contract carrier David Durham carrying mail on horseback amid sparse equipment and long transits across Iowa.
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Clay Township
H. Durham
Knoxville Express
Lake Prairie
Wilson Stanley
Keokuk
Des Moines
Raccoon Forks
Post
Stanley
Scholte
Hollanders
Red Rock
A. B. Miller
Pella
H. R. Scholte
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
David Durham
Talley's‘ford
Six-Mile Prairie
Durham
C. H. Durham
J. R. Whaley
Talley’s Ford
Bellefontaine
McCopeland
Jola
Joseph Clark
Post Office Department
Carter
Iowa
Mir. Post
Lecture by Rabbi Leon Harrison Draws Notable Attendance
A Monday auditorium program featured Rabbi Leon Harrison of St. Louis delivering a lecture to a sizable audience. The event drew comments praising the learned nature of his discourse and the strong engagement of attendees.
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Y. M
Rabbi Harcison
St. Louis
Lestion
Rabbi Harrison Delivers Refreshing Lecture in City
Ills jokes provided relief as listeners wore from constant exposition. Rabbi Harrison is a fine orator with a strong delivery. While some may object to his New Testament views, the local paper avoids debate on that point. The lecture was unlike previous city events and attendees felt their time and money were well spent.
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Harrison
Monroe High Suffers 57 to 0 Defeat by Pella in Muddy Clash
The Monroe and Pella high school teams met at Hill's Park on a snowy slushy afternoon. Pella won 57 to 0, with Monroe missing captain Clyde Jarnagin who broke his collar bone in practice. The match, though one sided, was played in good spirit.
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Monroe
Pelly
Hill's Park
Pella
Clyde Jarnagin
Left Handed Social at Central University
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central University invites all to a left handed social on Monday afternoon and evening at the home of J M Cox. All ages and genders are welcome. Admission ten cents. Secretary says to come and stay as long as you can.
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Central University
Monnday
J.M. Cox
Ver Ploeg Family Team Runs Away From Home
A team belonging to Henry Ver Ploeg living about four miles southwest of this city ran away, according to a terse report. No further details or outcomes are provided in the fragment.
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Henry Ver Ploeg
Pella High School Football Wins Narrow Contested Victory
Pella High School defeated Albia High School on the college field last Saturday by 11 to 0. A small crowd watched as Pella fans and girls contributed spirited support, with standout play and teamwork highlighted by backs Kruidenier and Carson and Klein’s kicking. The game, played under Louis Jaderstrom’s direction, featured rapid plays and strong defense as Albia failed to advance, while Pella scored twice, one touchdown in each half, securing the win and reflecting credit to the home squad amid parental concerns delaying further fixtures.
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Pella
Albla
Louis Jaderstrom
Farmer
Klein
Albia
Bousquet
Kruidenier
Carson
Sadler
R. G
May
van Zante
Where the Cotton Blossoms Grow at the Opera House
A company presenting the entitled bill appeared at the opera house last Monday evening but limited notice, bad weather, and many pre-arranged plans kept many from attending the lecture at the rivm, bh exciting a
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Opera House
Entertainment Lifts Town Spirit With Promising Winter Lineup
Although not present, reports say the entertainment was very good and attendees were satisfied. Several strictly first class companies are billed to appear this winter, and the house is expected to draw good patronage.
Church Services and Revival Schedule Gleaned
Church events listed include Sunday school at 9:30 a m and preaching at 10:45 a m with Rev John Firth and pastor Wm J Van Kersen. Other services feature evening sermons, B Y P U, prayer meetings, and a revival starting Wednesday November 15 led by Rev Mr Cole of Harvey. A general invitation to all is extended.
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Wm. J. van Kersen
David
Ox .m
C. Haywards
Mr. Cole
Harvey
Mrs. Rad Roasner Visits City Amid Local Socials
A fragmentary notice notes Mrs. Rad Roasner visiting the city for several days alongside Mrs. Van Dyk and a person named Alece. Details are incomplete with other names garbled.
Ordered to Leave Town in City Crackdown on Liquor
BI Breaklander, about 25, was ordered by the mayor to leave Pella for eighteen months after being caught buying alcohol for a person on the blacklist. If he returns, he faces prosecution. A second man with a family is warned to quit the practice or leave, and another young man received six months’ walking papers.
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BI Breaklander
Pella
Tronor
The Female Rooter With Football on the Brain
A playful verse describes a rush of the streets as a fan with ribbons and a horn or flag rushes by. The wild gaze is not madness but football fever, a lighthearted celebration of game day spirit.
Misses Kraldenter Attend Des Moines Wedding Visit
The Misses Elizabeth and Helene Kraldenter traveled from Des Moines to attend the wedding of Bessie Vandermeulen and to visit relatives yesterday afternoon. They praise their new Des Moines home and enjoy city life. Also advertised are blankets at Gangs with 50 cent cotton, 3.75 wool whites, and 3.50 wool old stock.
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Elizabeth
Helene Kraldenter
Des Moines
Bessie Vandermeulen
Prominent Young People Wed In Pella Rites
Miss Bessie Vandermeulen and Graddus R Hagens wed at the Vandermeulen home in a splendorous ceremony led by Rev W J Van Kersen It followed with a lavish reception and supper Then the couple left for Casper Wyoming to begin their life together The bride and groom are well regarded in Pella with promising futures The bride known for her amiable character and the groom a law graduate now building a practice in Casper May they enjoy happiness and prosperity
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Bessie Vandermeulen
Graddus R. Hagens
W. J. van Kersen
G. A. Vandermeulen
Lillie Viersen
Leo Viersen
Pella
Eastern Law School
Casper
Wyoming
Merchants to Close Thanksgiving Day in Pella 1905
A list of Pella, Iowa, merchants agreeing to close on Thanksgiving Day 1905 per the presidential proclamation. Signatories include Rhynsburger, Van Zante Bros., G. Boat, LeCocq firms, Van Niewaal, Cole firms, Farmers and Merchants Bank, People’s Trust, Vander Linden, McVries, Stubenrauch, Stubenrauch & Co., Keables Drug Store, Pella National Bank, and many others.
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Pella
United States
Rhynsburger
van Zante Bros
G. Boat
F. & I. LeCocq
Y. T.van Niewaal
C. N. Cole
F. Cole
van den Oever & van den Berg
H. Kuyper
Revered Firth Family Establishes Home in Pella
Rev and Mrs John Firth and their family relocate from Ayrshire to the city and will reside in the recently purchased residence from Mr De Jong. They express pleasure that esteemed people choose Pella as their home. Mr Firth will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening.
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John Firth
Ayrshire
de Jong
Pella
Firth
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Clay Township History
Rabbi Leon Harrison
Pella High School
Cavanagh
Central
B. Y.paz
Second Reformed Church
M. EB
Mrs. J. van Maren
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