Lake Prairie District Fair Opens With Record Crowds Expected
At Lake Prairie District Fair officials report favorable progress toward a record crowd as exhibits impress. Races promise top-season action with strong entries. A rider named Mitchell from Oskaloosa was knocked about in a second heat but escaped serious injury. In another race two riders fought, ending when officers intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A
Lake Prairie District
Oskaloosa
Mitchell
Neeley Reynolds Tie The Knot At Coal Ridge Home
Eva Blanche Reynolds daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Reynolds wed William Neeley at the bride parents home Coal Ridge last evening. Rev H R Sadler officiated in a quiet ceremony attended by relatives. The couple will reside on the old Mrs Armstrong farm northwest of Coal Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Ridge
Eva Blanche
Reynolds
William Neeley
Sadler
Neeley
Mrs. Armstrong
Special Crop Bulletin Des Moines Iowa October 2 1905
Weather notes report ideal conditions for Corn ripening with frost risk minimal. Des Moines bulletin cites above normal temperatures from March 1 and favorable crop quality across corn wheat oats barley rye hay and forage. only poor apple crop and late potato issues noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Disease Relief Tabled: Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets
A fragment states John Dixon of Canada endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as an immediate relief for months of indigestion. It mentions for sale by a listed seller, with vague reference to a deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John Dixon
Canada
Subenrauch Business at Sull Tyro Week
Subenrauch was involved in business at Sull Tyro week, with details partially garbled but indicating activity and a local commerce tone. The readable fragments point to a routine week's business. no clear names, dates, or places beyond Sull Tyro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subenrauch
Expected Every Day Agent Cox Announces Depot Material Arrival
Agent Cox states that material for the new passenger depot is due daily. The people of Pella have long awaited the structure and hope operations begin soon. While delays test patience, the prospect remains promising and the blessing appears assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Pella
Central College Defeats Knoxville 10 to 0 on Saturday
Central College football defeated Knoxville 10 to 0 with a touchdown in each half. Bar nett scored the first and second touchdowns aided by J ederstrom and Barnett line play. The win followed a stronger performance in ball handling compared to Friday's game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Knoxville
Barnett
Barton
Retturn
Central Boys
Jederstrom
Contra Boys
Mrs ZH Lewis and Children Leave Pella for Winnipeg
Mrs ZH Lewis wife of the late Baptist pastor with her children departed for Winnipeg via Des Moines last Saturday afternoon and were expected to arrive Monday evening. Community members aided in preparation for departure and gratitude was expressed to Rock Island and Great Northern railways for courtesies. Her husband was to join in Minneapolis after release from a sixty day workhouse sentence. Two of Mr Lewis brothers live in Winnipeg and the family likely will reside there for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. A. Lewis
The
Baptist Church
Winnipeg
Des Moines
Rock Island
Great Northern
Lewis
Consistent Persistancy Will Do It for Country Merchants
Morton Minnesota newspaper quotes that country merchants cannot stop mail order houses by invective. To compete they must advertise on the same terms by clearly stating goods and prices. Long tenure does not matter. customers care about products and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Schools Promote World League for Youth Pledge Drive
A Chicago based School Farm and Home League invites youths under twenty one to join by signing a pledge. Members exchange letters and aim to study regional advantages for farmers and workers. Schools selecting top 500 word essays win district state and international Championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School
Farm and Home League
Chicago
Herbert Myrick
League
Attempted Murder at Dunreath
At Dunreath on the Wabash line near Pella Stephen Crook is at large after allegedly firing at Samuel Nichols. Constable Hollingsworth with three deputies search timber along the Des Moines River south of Dunreath. Crook, about 22, 5 feet 9 inches, 165 pounds, threatened Nichols and claimed the gun was for the Nichols dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunreath
Wabash Road
Pella
Stephen Crook
Samuel Nichols
Crook
Ed. Hollingsworth
Des Moines
Nichols
Farms for sale in Murloc Mahaska and Jasper counties
A brief notice offers several farms for sale in Murloc Mahaska and Jasper counties. Inquiries should be directed to W. R. Howerton at the American House in Pella Iowa for details and arranging viewings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murloc
Mahaska
Jasper County
W. R. Howerton
American House
Pella
Iowa
For Sale 200 Acre Farm at Jan Steinhoek Farm
Auction announcement for a 200 acre farm with good land and improvements located 5 miles northwest of Pella known as the Jan Steinhoek farm. Sale to occur Saturday October 21 at 2 30 p m on the southeast corner of the square. 31 33 M Porter Auct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Jan Steinhoek
Porter
Dowie Paralyzed, Appoints Successor in Mexico Move
Relentless religious leader Dowie suffered a partial stroke while en route to a new Zion City settlement in Mexico. He appointed a successor, described as a former Waterloo man, and reports say Dowie is recovering as Zion City residents rejoice at the development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Dowie
Mexico
Waterloo
Zion City
Illinois
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
An old ad notes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for quick relief of sick headaches caused by stomach disorders and lists F D Stubenrauch as the seller. A separate item reports Ver Steeg Bros delivery team had a dangerous runaway with western horses near their store, injuring the driver and overturning a vehicle but causing no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Steeg Bros
Ver Steeg
Brak
Sun day Church Notices Beacons for Sabbath Services
Notices announce free Sunday services for all churches with Rev. F C Edwards leading Sabbath school at 9 30 and morning service at 10 45 with theme Quality Rather Than Quantity Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m The Unprepared Guest A welcome to all Wm J Van Kersen pastor services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m The subject One That Sustains a Vital Relation in the Christian life and Progress for the Kingdom Playing on the Harp Before the King Sabbath school 9 30 a m C E prayer meeting 6 30 p m Prof G J Kyle to preach both services Cordial invitation to all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Edwards
Epworth League
Wm. J. van Kersen
G. J. Kyle
G A R Reorganization Held In Pella At American House
A meeting of old soldiers was held at the American House to plan reorganization of a G A R post in Pella. W J Clark was tasked with investigating the charter and need for a new one. About twenty five veterans could enroll locally, with a second meeting to set concrete steps. The 33rd Town regiment reunion will be in this city two years from now, following this year’s Stequiney event. Notables include Jno F Lacey of Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
Pella
W. J. Clark
Sin
33Rd Town
Stequiney
Jno
F. Lacey
Oskaloosa
Knoxville Man Arrested For Drunkenness And Vulgarity
A Knoxville man, name not ascertained, was arrested last Saturday for being drunk and directing vulgar conduct toward women on the streets. He was jailed until Monday morning, with friends in Knoxville signaling they would pay fines and settle costs to take him home. The mayor indicated payment of fines would suffice to conclude the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iris
Rocky Mountain Tea and local theater praise in Pella Chronicle
The notice promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for beauty with 36 cents price and praises last week's Chronicle as well received with strong advertising. It notes J H Stubenrauch acclaiming the paper as the largest regular business edition in the city. Hickman-Bessy Company’s performances at the Pella opera house draw satisfaction, described as a strong fall season favorite for first class entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
J. H. Stubenrauch
Hickman—Bessy
Pella
Pella Gossips At Fair And Town Notes
Pella residents attend the county fair with many visitors from Des Moines Oskaloosa and Knoxville. Local teachers, ministers and merchants are noted in visits, travel, illnesses, new cement walks and band stands.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Special Crop Bulletin
Central
Dowie
F. D. Stubenrauch
M. B. Church
Second Reformed Church
Hollister
Ida Slot
Flagler
Dennis Bilkham
Valley Junction
Wannah Nollen
Nellie Klein
J. J. Jonkers
Fair Grounds
Chas. Strohmeier
John Ulrich
Lille Viersen
E. H. Keables
Santa Barbara
California
W. J. van Kersen
Marion County Sunday School Committee
William Meredith
Lynnville
Ballengee
G. M. Hall
Smorenberg
Cavanaugh
Dirk van der Wilt
Pad van der Wi1t
Mull
Mrs. P. ©. Lankelma
Mrs. Snyders
Emil Warnes
May Klein
Adams
Nebraska
Jon P. Klein
Guy Huntoon
Frank Stubenrauch
Sully
W. K. Wagaman
George Eeren
Sarah Nollen
Grinnell
Stella Roberts
J. Nollen
Nannile Gosselink
L. D. Gosselink
P. O. Lankelwa
Mercy Hospital
Joe'Helt
O. P. Awtry
Talntor
Richmond A. Smith
Monroe
Smith
Baptist
John Doedyns
Neal Burgraft
Frank Rose
Ver Hey
van Rees
Second Reformed Church Choir
W. R. Strickland
St. Louis
West Franklin Street
Pearl Benjamin
Danville
Europe
Messrs
George
Alphonse Renaud
CG. D. Wood
Manila
P. I
Julia Bousquet-Wood
Wood
Ile
Philippine Islands
W. B. LaForce
Rotterdam
Ottumwa
Roosevelt
South
Wilson Mills
Baptists
Mills
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!