Democratic County Convention in Knoxville Next Saturday
The article notes a Democratic County Convention set for Knoxville next Saturday at 2 p.m. It also reflects on the Lake Prairie District Fair of 1904, praising perfect weather, large attendance, strong stock exhibits, and financial health of the association, with commendations for president Mr Tice and secretary Chas Porter. It recalls two major fires, Kroger building and a hotel, detailing fire-fighting efforts by the volunteer department.
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Lake Prairie District
Pella
Tice
Chas, Porter
Kroger
Opera House
Presidential Candidate Alicin Unton case draws attention
Foshier Bros sue to recover the purchase price of farm machinery sold to a presidential candidate of the national liberty party near Hilton, five miles south of Albia. The campaign context sparks debate over motives as Monroe county courts hear the matter during the term.
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United States
Foshier Bros
National Liberty Party
Hilton
Albia
Taylor
George
Monroe County
Pella Fire Department Praised For Bravery and Promptness
The article extols Pella's fire department for quick responses to recent calls, praising the brave, cool headed volunteers who stick to the work to the very end, and notes the department’s efficiency compared with other towns.
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Pella Tire
Honesty and Efficiency at County Democratic Ticket Event
The county Democratic slate impressed attendees at the county fair with candidates seen as honest and efficient. Walter Bune, candidate for auditor, is a well known county figure with a clean record and strong public welfare focus. The write up praises the overall ticket as exemplary for the electorate.
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Walter Bune
Postmaster General Payne Dies in Washington
Postmaster General I. C. Payne died in his Arlington hotel apartment in Washington last Tuesday evening from heart failure. Funeral services will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington at 3 15 p m tomorrow afternoon and later at the Payne home in Milwaukee on Sunday. His successor as postmaster general will be George B. Cortelyou, former secretary of commerce and labor, and current chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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I. C. Payne
United States
National Republican Committee
Arlington Hotel
Washington
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Payne
Milwaukee
George B. Cartel- You
Department of Commerce and Labor
Republican National Committee
New Sharon Preacher Held on Adultery Charge at Oskaloosa
The New Sharon preacher arrested last week in Des Moines on his wife’s complaint, along with partner Mrs. Merrick, faced a hearing in Oskaloosa last Monday. The case was continued one week and both remain under bonds of 500 each awaiting trial on adultery charges.
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Rey, Oritheloe
New Sharon
Des Moines
Merrick
Oskaloosa
Meanness Convicted Farmer Sentenced for Rape Near Oskaloosa
Charles Carpenter, a wealthy farmer from near Oskaloosa, was convicted in Mahaska district court of raping 17 year old Mae Siebert last Saturday. He received a ten year sentence to Fort Madison penitentiary and was taken there by the sheriff Saturday afternoon. Thé celebrated Helprin cloak, for fit and style is unexcelled. Van Niewaal
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Charles Carpenter
Oskaloosa
Mahuska
Mae Siebert
Fort Madison Penitentiary
van Niewaal
First' premium De Haan cheese at the fair fair
Van Niewaal will cut De Haan cheese this week at the fair offering tastings. The premium product is highlighted as a choice option for attendees seeking distinct dairy offerings.
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van Niewaal
Senator Hunt Arrives in Des Moines for Surprise Speech
Senator O C Hunt of New York Republican arrived in Des Moines last Saturday morning to deliver a Republican speech. City leaders claimed they had no prior notice of the event and prepared for the day as an ordinary schedule.
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O. C. Hunt
New York
Des Moines
Capitol City
County Democrats to Reassemble for Clerk of Courts Nomination
A call published for the Democratic county convention to convene at 2 pm next Saturday in the Knoxville courthouse to nominate a candidate for clerk of the courts. The move follows John H. Van Vilet withdrawing. Democrats from other county areas favor a candidate from the east side of the river, with a likely nominee from Pella. At a recent meeting J C Sniff was elected central committee chairman and John D Bates secretary. Democratic headquarters are opened on the north side of Knoxville’s square.
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Court House
Knoxville
John H. van Vilet
Porter Fisk Nuptials in South Pella at Home Ceremony
Miss Eva Mabel Fisk and Walter Porter wed at 6 pm Wednesday in the Fisk home in South Pella. Rev. D C Smith officiated before about fifty guests. Miss Huber and Miss Luella Fisk played the wedding march. guests offered generous gifts including checks from the fathers, Porter and H. F. Fisk.
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South Pella
Harvey F. Fisk
Eva Mabel Fisk
Walter Porter
Los Angeles
California
D. C. Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church
Huber
Luella Fisk
Mr. Porter
H. F. Fisk
Frost tightens across streets. corn largely unharmed
A very heavy frost was reported this morning as sidewalks turned white. The state statistician says not over one tenth of the corn crop has been injured in the least by frost, indicating widespread plant safety despite the chill.
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Gerrit
Edward
Pella
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de de Cook Livery Barn
B. H. van Spanckeren
Pete van Niewaal
Chas. van Doren
A. P. de Reus
van Haalen
H. van Gorkum
Veeman
T, Sents
Wm. van den Berg
Pauls Bros
T. Burgraff
M. P. van Gorkum
M. M. McCorkle
Recorder’s
John H. Snyder
Board of Supervisors
Chronicle
A. Waechter
South Main Street
Waechter
Minnesota
Ofice
Keables
Porter
Fisk
J. D. Grass
P. S
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