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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1904

Page

5

Saloon case under Mulot law heard in Knoxville court

In Marion County Iowa a dispute over Pete Jansen's saloon near Mrs J Sybenga’s property prompted a district court hearing before Judge J H Applegate. Mrs Sybenga seeks nuisance abatement and injunction claiming lack of consent and unlawful sale of intoxicants to minors. Jansen’s side argues the saloon operates orderly and should be allowed to continue.

Pete Jansen J. Sybengan J.H. Applegate Knoxville J. L. Warren Jansen Thomassen Sybenga Pella Huber Marion County Towa J. Sybenga Iowa H. J. Robertus Walter Jansen Iia Peter Jansen Cate Mquorg Tulsange

Road Repair Campaign Before Election In County

Residents in Howell station area have long urged road improvements to the county line. The Pella Banner notes Supervisor Lik Knoxville’s pledge to fix the stretch, urging voters to hold officials accountable and support a staged macadam project with riprap to safeguard the river bank.

Notice to Bid for Hose Drying Tower Contract

Bids will be received by the committee on fire department for the building of a hose drying tower with city furnishing all materials plans and specifications available at the city clerk's office. Bids must be filed with the committee chairman by 8 p m Wednesday October 4 2004. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Committee On Fire Department

Gas plant scheme in Pella faces scrutiny by locals

Knoxville and Des Moines promoters push a $25 000 gas plant plan for Pella with $15 000 cash. critics urge visiting existing plants and testing practicality before mixing gas with the town’s electric service. The piece also urges careful voter judgment on the Democratic ticket ahead of November eighth.

Knoxville Messrs O. P. Wright Willam Kincaid City Co. H. Brown E. L. Wortham Des Moines Polla Attte

Knoxville Men Fined After Game Trip Disturbance

Mile Dorrah and G E Munger from Knoxville accompanied a football party to Pelly last Saturday. After imbibing, they caused a disturbance and were jailed by Marshal Var Zee. Before Mayor Huber they pled guilty to intoxication and each fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling 14.85. They arranged payment by Knoxville telephones. The feed stable owner threatened arrest for theft but did not prosecute. The men apologized and warned it should not happen again amid ongoing local mischief by some Knoxville youths.

Mile Dorrah G. E. Munger Knoxville Pelly Marshal Var Zee Huber Here

Voter in Marion County Contemplates Ballot Comparison

A Marion County resident weighs options for voting, considering carrying both the Democratic and Republican tickets to compare candidates for different offices before deciding. The approach aims to settle the choice intelligently by evaluating each ticket's selections.

Marion

Knoxville 12 Central College 0 Football on Campus

A Chronicle report describes Knoxville high school beating Central College 12 to 0 on the college campus last Saturday afternoon. The game was rough and disorderly with players exchanging blows and nutting, resembling a rough exhibition. A rematch is noted for tomorrow between the College team and Newton Normal, with hopes Knoxville juniors perform better.

Knoxville Central College Chronicle Groun Plo Newton Normil

Mrs Vanderpols New Goods From St Louis Trip

Mrs. Vanderpol has returned from the World’s Fair in St Louis and selected goods for her Pella store. She offers a fine stock of plain and fancy dress goods with latest trimmings, belts, novelties, Pogey from Paris, bustier brown items, crush velvet belts, chenille trimming buttons, art drapery and more. The article urges customers to visit the store to see the selection.

D. Vanderpol Hias St. Louis Pella Vanderpol Peggy Paris Buster Brown Wil

Hawley Nominated for Clerk of Courts at Knoxville Demo Cen

At the Knoxville county convention on Saturday afternoon Professor O A Hawley was unanimously nominated for clerk of the courts. The article praises his fitness and qualifications, noting his life experiences from a farming upbringing to college education and service as an instructor at Drake University and in Pella. It argues he would be a capable, honest public servant and predicts strong cross party support if he receives a full vote.

Knoxville O. A. Hawley Hawley Lfe Hoe Drake University Des Moines Pella Stanley Marion County

Wedding of Minnis Mae Talbot to William M Pice

Wedding bells ring next Wednesday evening October 1 at the Talbot home near Sully for Minnis Mae Talbot and William M Pice. Invitations have gone out and the affair is expected to be elaborate with a reception at the couple’s home the following evening. Friends extend wishes for happiness and prosperity.

Will Work for Him and Vote for Him Pete McCormack

Incumbent county attorney Pete McCormack faces serious illness from overwork near the end of the campaign. The Knoxville Express notes strong support and promises his friends across the county will cover duties if he must retire briefly. A push to back the Democratic ticket includes praise for Pete.

Pete’ McCormack Attorrney McCormack Pete Knoxville Express

Dr Hancher Finger Breaks In Two Places In Accident

Dr Hancher who was to lecture in the auditorium this evening sustained a painful but not serious accident last Thursday afternoon while riding his bicycle east of Mt Pleasant. A horse kicked him, breaking a finger in two places on his right hand and bruising him. he will wear a bandaged hand for some time but can still attend to duties.

Hancher Mt. Pleasant Ulm

Hunch-back Glassblower in Trouble After Fair Incident

A hunchback glassblower known as Johnny Anderson, who operated a glass-blowing setup at the city fair, reportedly moved from Pella to Ottumwa after the street fire and carnival. He was described as being involved in trouble according to the Daily Democrat.

Uut Pella Ottumwa Daily Democrat Johny Anderson

Glass blowers show linked assault case at carni val

Ed Barbour known as Seven, a glass blower, was assaulted near the depot last Sunday evening. He suffered a severe stomach cut but is expected to recover. Arrests were made this afternoon on three counts including assault with intent to murder and afflict great bodily injury. Mrs Williams was also assaulted and a dog owned by Jacob Rush injured. Anderson’s case set for Tuesday before Justice Campbell.

Ed. Barbour Seven Williams East End Jacob Rush Anderson Campbell

Past Chief W L Allen presides at Red Men meeting

Past chief woodpecker W L Allen attended the annual meeting of the Independent Order of Red Men in Des Moines last Monday morning. The event saw the founding of the Whole Mole No 1 at Columbia hall with 200 delegates, who elected officers for the coming year including John Dineen and R G Priebe.

W. L. Allen Des Moines Independent Order of Red Men Dr. Allen Woodpecker Order of Woodpeckers Columbia Hall East Des Moines Grand Council Itis Grand Lodge Knights of Khorassan Knights of Pythias John Dineen R. G. Priebe O. W. Wheeler FP. FE. Lumpkin J. BR. Ball

Help wanted at Pella Chronicle printing shop

Due to a heavy workload the Pella Chronicle seeks two young men with basic knowledge of the printing business to serve as general helpers. Apply at once to join the team and assist with daily tasks.

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Howell Station Lik Mr. Luke Winter Board of Supervisors Dr. Hancher Ogulist Aurist A. H. Weber Keables
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