Railroad officials push plan for new Pella passenger depot
Supt W H Givin and chief civil engineer W P Brady visited Pella to discuss a new passenger depot. They seek city closing of the First East street crossing to expand yards and add tracks, enabling construction to begin once the concession is granted. The depot would mirror Oskaloosa’s design except for a lunch room.
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W. H. Givin
W. P. Brady
G. RT. & P. Railway
Pella
East Street
South Main Street
Theailroad Company
Main Street
Pasenger
Givin
Knox County Election Results and Local Developments
The Knoxville votes show Bane tied or slightly ahead then trailing by a few ballots after a late canvass. Officials report a Democratic sweep with Don Smith and John Stevens winning positions, while local warrants mention a potential contest by Buckman. City improvements include a passenger depot plan and sanitation upgrades, plus ongoing interest in a Turkish bath and barber services.
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Ruckman
Bane
Buckman
Don Smith
Sser
Knoxville Township
John Stevens
Flagler
Constable
Marion County
Lake Prairie
John
P. van Zee
Gerrit van Zante
L. van Rees
New Saloon Planned Near Schubring Hotel Corner
Arie de Bruyn announced work would begin on a one story frame building at the corner south of the Schubring hotel. He secured a lease from Mr. Schubring and his brother John W. would operate a saloon there once finished. Pete Jansen nears completion of his brick saloon addition.
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Arie de Bruyn
Schubring
Ife
Mr. Schubring
de Bruyny
John W
Pete Jansen
Injury at wagon factory recalls prior accident
At nine to ten yesterday morning J Elerbroek fed a joint on his left hand at the wagon factory and was treated by Dr We Aden. The report says he will not lose much time. The incident mirrors a prior injury to Dick den Hartog on the same machine, also affecting the left hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elerbroek
Aden
Dick den Hartog
Card of Thanks to Friends for Aid in Candidacy
Prof. GC A Tatey expresses Unaiks thanks through the Chronicle columns to friends in Lake Prairie Township and across the county for aid and support during his recent election bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC A. Tatey
Fit
Lake Prairie
Death of Henrietta Keegel at age ninety five
Henrietta Keegel died last Thursday at her son in law Dan Dingeman’s home at age ninety five. The physician’s certificate listed the cause of death. Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon.
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Henrietta Kegel
Hhe
Dan Dingeman
Card of Appreciation for P. J. Welle Family
The Welle family expresses sincere gratitude for kindness shown during sickness and death. Such kindness comes from true friendship and is deeply appreciated by Mrs. P. L. Welle and family.
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P. J. Welle
Pll Welle
Local Notices and Events at Bir Reformed and Matus Performance
Announcements invite attending services at Bir Reformed church on Sunday and Thanksgiving service at Baptist church with Rev. Smith preaching at 11 AM. Musical events include Mr. Matus and his Royal Hungarian Orchestra on Monday evening, November 28, as part of the college lecture course. Knoxville visitors and a domestic help ad are also noted in this community snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Baptist Church
P. OC. Smith
M. Church
K Matus
Pella
Matus
Pella merchants close shops for Thanksgiving Day
All of Pella's business men will close their places of business on Thanksgiving day to observe the holiday, with merchants agreeing to suspend operations for the morning and reopen later in the day.
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Pella
Linen shower honors Miss Jo Thomassen on bridal eve
At the home of Mr and Mrs D R Rhynsburger last Thursday afternoon a linen shower was given for Miss Jo Thomassen in anticipation of her marriage. Guests enjoyed a decorative bel led crepe streamer display, a fortune ball reveal, and a luncheon. Mrs Rhynsburger was praised as a royal entertainer for a thoroughly pleasant afternoon.
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D. R. Rhynsburger
Jo Thommen
Miss Jo
Rhynsburger
Thomassen
Eye Strain Causes Widespread Suffering and Nervous Strain
Thousands suffer from countless complaints linked to eye strain which many underestimate. The condition strains the nervous system and is an indirect source of multiple ailments affecting the body.
Common Eye and Nerve Symptoms Advised Cure in City
The ad lists symptoms such as top of head pain neck pain nervousness exhausted feeling inflamed eyes blurred or watery vision and floating specks. It claims glasses failing to cure prove improper fitting and promotes a specialist who claims to stop nerve drain and strain and straighten crossed eyes and cure nasal and throat diseases.
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Wormhoudt’s Furniture Store
Jardinere
Wagner
Estey
Liszt
Rubinstein
Estey Organ Co
Brattleboro, VI
Knoxville Express
Board of Supervisors
Knoxville
The
Express
Theodore Roosevelt
Moon B. Parker
Ivor Auditor
Long Hawley
Inlaw
McCorkle
Lyon
McCormack
ONG Dany
Snyder
Barber Shop Gant
Ars
Henrietta Keegel
Auton Bre Weber Keables
Hhe Bir Reformed Church
Rank de Reus
Sul, Vierson
Carrie Gezel
A. H. Weber
Keables
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