Narrow Escape For Otley Man In Well Accident
Otley man Frank Verhuel suffered a heavy blow to the head when the rope on a barrel lowered into a farm well at Jacob Van Gorp’s. He was found unconscious and rushed to aid by doctors Rawson of Otley and Fred Carpenter of Pella. A large scalp wound and skull bruise were found. he remains in a dazed but hopeful condition as anger of prognosis is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob van Gorp
Frank Verhuel
Verhuel
Rawson
Otley
Fred Carpenter
Pella
De Bruins Return to Winnebago Mission Field
After a six month visit with home folks Mr. and Mrs. William De Bruin depart to resume missionary work among Winnebago Indians near Winnebago Nebraska. The Winnebagos welcomed them previously and urged a return with new mission supervision. Friends extend their best wishes for success in their labors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William de Bruin
Winnebago
Nebraska
Local hog buyers pay farmers over four thousand dollars
A local stock buyer reports paying farmers in the vicinity more than $4,000 for hogs since Monday morning. The piece questions who will profit most from the sale, contrasting a skeptical local merchant with Chicago mail order houses that aggressively advertise. It suggests advertisers may secure a larger share of the proceeds.
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Chicago
Train Time Card Changes at Rock Island Station
Changes to Rock Island time card shift trains 472 and 473 to 1 37 arrival, seven minutes later. Train 471 westbound now 9 22 p m, forty seven minutes later. The note adds a humorous line about a suitcase brigade heading to Oskaloosa for a short stop before returning home.
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Rock Island
Oskaloosa
Father
Hogs Hit by Typhoid Pneumonia Near Pella
Walter Den Adel, six miles north of Pella, lost 45 head from a 200 hog herd to typhoid pneumonia. Last week Dr. Fultz vaccinated the remaining stock and only a few hogs have died since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter den Adel
Pella
Dr. Fultz
Death notices Mrs Van Ginkle 84 at home of the aged
Mrs A Van Ginkle died last Monday at age eighty four after residing at the home of the aged where care was given until her passing. The funeral was held at the home on Wednesday at 9 30 in the morning conducted by Rev Van der Werf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. van Ginkle
Vander Werf
Thanksgiving service and church election notice
A brief church notice states that a Thanksgiving service is held today at 1 p m following which officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Rev C Muller of Bethany Reformed Church will preach Sunday evening and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyl
C. Muller
Bethany Reformed Church
Notice to Hunters and Trappers on Behea a 'an Zee Farm
Public notice declares no fishing hunting or trapping on D G Roorda property Behea a ’an Zee farm as of now. Details unclear due to damaged OCR text but enforcement implied by notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promies
D. G. Roorda
Behea A ‘An Zee Farm
High School Notes Highlights Week Activities
Friday morning opening exercises featured piano solos by Francis Sheehy and Fay Lankema with encore songs and a reading by Helen Hunt. Freshmen hosted the Sophomores Friday night for a royal entertaining party. Debating Class members held a navy theme debate in the Assembly Room with Will Van Sittert Marion LeCocq Fred Rhbynsburger for the affirmative and Ben Synhorst Leonard Braam Will Gosselink for the negative. judges ruled 2-1 for the negative. Six weeks tests occurred late last week. Friday saw a double basketball: Boys lost at Monroe 23-15 while Girls beat Prairie City 16-8. The Preliminary Declamatory Contest was postponed to Tuesday December 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Sheehy
Sol Fay Lankema
Bess Berg
Helen Hunt
U. S
Will van Sittert
Marion LeCocq
Fred Rhbynsburger
Ben Synhorst
Leonard Braam
Will Gosselink
Monroe
Prairie City High School
Calf with Five Legs Shock Newton Farm
A Shorthorn calf at S. F. Alte meier farm east of Newton astonishes by having a fifth leg on its left shoulder. The extra limb is well formed yet shorter than the others and appears loosely attached, with experts noting it will likely be removed as the calf grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Altemeier
Newton
Newton Journal
Birthday Surprise For Mr VerHey On November Birthday
Friends of Mr and Mrs K VerHey hosted a four course luncheon at 2 pm to honor Mr VerHey. The program featured solos by John Hospers Marie VerHey and Marie VerHey, a vocal by James VerHey Jr, and a toastmaster turn by James VerHey. Oak leaves and carnations decorated the home as gifts were presented. Guests left at 7 pm after a pleasant afternoon and best wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. VerHey
James VerHey Jr
James VerHey
Verley
Man Indicted for Raffling Gun in Polk County
Roscoe McKinney, a Runnells restaurant keeper, indicted by the Polk county grand jury for keeping a gambling house after reformers in Ankeny testified he sold chances on a shotgun. He was arrested in Runnells Friday morning and brought to Des Moines for arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe McKinney
Runnells
Polk County
Grand Jury
McKinney
Ankeny
Des Moines
Monroe Mirrer
College Notes Highlight December Arts and Athletics
Prof Sadler to lecture Der Freischutz in College Springs Ia January 5 with Guy Churchill as pianist. Booster chapel last week boosted Pelician and Annual subscriptions. Ed itor-in-chief Huxford urged support. Penn game enthusiasm and yell master De Cook elected. Recital program featured Nocturne melodies and songs by Geibel and Geibel pupils. Des Moines opera attendance by eight pupils. Miss Sousen burn prevented class meetings. Mrs Anna Bailey to give song recital December 12 in the auditorium. Male Glee Club may give Christmas concerts. Cotton Hall hosted Thanksgiving dinner. football boys invited to dinner. Most group pictures for the Annual taken except Ladies Glee Club dresses unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadler
der Freischutz
College Springs
Guy Churchill
Pelician
Huxford
O.K
Penn
de Cook
Prof. Sadler
Des Moines
Sousen
Anna Bailey
Cotton Hall
Barker
Ladies Glee Club
Reasnor Bank Increases Stock To Twenty Thousand
The Savings Bank of Reasnor has filed an amendment to raise capital stock from ten thousand to twenty thousand dollars. The stock remains fully paid up as the bank reports flourishing business in Reasnor. H. B. Allfree of Newton serves as president and W. A. Williamson of Reasnor as cashier.
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the Savings Bank
Reasnor
Town
H. B. Allfree
Newton
W. A. Williamson
Monroe Mirror
County Seat Items From The Journal Notes Various Local Threads
Business Manager Gilson of The Journal has been ill this week with quinzy and other complications but showing improvement and hopes to resume duties soon. County official attendees at the Des Moines grand jury include Bilby Gronkhite Brobst Culbertson Langer and Teter. The note suggests upcoming federal action on alleged booze vendors in Marion county. Paul Van Drimmelen returns home after a Des Moines surgical removal of a growth between his toes with his parents accompanying him. Mrs Susan Bechtell, visiting since Old Home Week, begins her trip back to Wellsville Kansas, founder Bechtell having died in 1904. The State Board of Control has hospital patients raise hogs to supply meat for state institutions, shipping a carload to Independence.
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Gilson
the Journal
Bilby
Gronkhite
A. B. Brobst
Cam Culbertson
Langerak
L. D. Teter
Des Moines
Marion County
Samuel
Paul van Drimmelen
Mrs. van Drimmelen
Susan Bechtels
Manuel Phillips
Wellsville
Franklin County
Kansas
Bechtell
M. H. Bechtell
State Board of Control
Insane Asylum
Independence
Will Leave Sully For Rotterdam Kansas Church
Reverend John Hoffman of Sully has accepted a call to serve the Reformed church of Rotterdam Kansas and will report there in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoffman
Sully
Reformed Church
Rotterdam
Kansas
Chrysanthemum blossoms rival in Alpha and beyond
In last week's Chronicle, Mr. L. Colyn of Alpha Minnesota showed a chrysanthemum with 145 blossoms and challenged Minnesota while Mrs. L A Eyaink boasted a chrysanthemum with 170 blossoms adding rival note to the floral display.
Capt A M Clark of Durham Aged 80 in 1912
Capt A M Clark of Durham spoke with the local editor saying he will be 80 years old if he lives to February 22, 1912. Despite age he is spry and active, working in timber and cutting cord wood for fence repairs next spring. He has resided in Marion county since 1853 except four years as lieutenant and captain of Co E 8th Iowa Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Clark
Durham
Clark
Marion County
Co. E
8Th
Iowa Infantry
Prairie City notes four year old dies of diphtheria
Local items from Prairie City and nearby towns: a four year old child of Pete Waters dies of diphtheria. newborns announced for Griffie and Cline families. Miss Branderhorst visits sister in Pella. work begins on electric light service. a Toledo region man loses two toes in a timber-mock accident. public notices include Batavia oil adulteration fines and local business moves in Eldon, Leighton, New Sharon, and Guernsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Pete Waters
Local tradesman valued for religious work and community ties
Residents say Mr. LeCocq has earned confidence and esteem by traveling far to offer his harness, actively participating in religious activities and influencing the community. They hope his plans will not require him to leave the city.
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LeCocq
Newton Visitor Harry Renaud Sees Trains
Local notes record Newton visitor Harry Renaud between trains, Pella guest Albert Van der Kamp, and several family and friend guests. Measles affect Willie, son of Mr and Mrs Martin Flanagan, with other visits listed including Blanche Wyrick, Versteegh relatives, and Ben Renaud relatives near Monroe.
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Chester Harry Renaud
Newton
Albert van der Kamp
Pella
Willie
Martin Flanagan
Ben Renaud
Monroe
Blanche Wyrick
W. C. Huyter
Carrie
Lena
Alicia
Catherine Versteegh
John Roorda
Arie Versteeg
Leighton Notes Local Social and Family News
Mrs G Van Zee journeys to Pella to care for her mother Mrs H Van der Meer who had a serious accident last week. Lewis and Wm Van Roekel hosted friends Friday night with refreshments and a good time. Rev Duiker will preach in Grand Rapids at the 6th Reformed Church after receiving a call. Miss Lena Tysseling helps sister move into a newly completed residence. Mrs J W Cunningham and daughter Martha visited Leighton friends. Gerrit Meppelink becomes a proud baby girl’s father. Esther Tener of Knoxville visits sister Mrs J L Grandin. Hattie Van Zonk and Brewers from New Sharon visit Van Zonk home. For sale 8 hp Fairbanks Moree gasoline engine, call to see it run. cheap.
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John Griffie
Fred Cline
N. DeWit
Pella
Frank
Matthew
Gertie Branderhorst
Oskaloosa Herald
H. Benscoter
Olivet
Benscoter
Eldon Forum
Here
Batavia
Eldon
Flynn
Eddyville Tribune
Chas. A. Pos
Guernsey
Ting
Melvin Spencer
Albia
Lynnville
Harry Sparke
Rochester Minn
New Sharon
Sam Burggraaf
DeWit Bros. & Wat
H. D. Rhine
Dee. Lst
le Cocq
D. van Houweling
J. W. Cunningham
Martha
Leighton
Gerrit Meppelink
Esther Tener
Knoxville
J. L. Grandin
Hattie van Zonk
Brewer Young Folks
B. van Zonk
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Indians
Hand OF Death
van Ginkle
College
Melody Nocturne
Dora Reerink
de Presse
Nocturne
Spindler
Hattie Gezel
Mary Livingston
Geibel
Bessie van Spanckeren
Adelaide Dickerman
Reasnor Bank
Will
OWA
Gertie
Maggie van Genderen
Phoebe Renaud
Henry Invelt
Leighton Etchings
E. W. Hoch
Hoch
United States
Standard Oil Co
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