Man drinks carbolic acid ends life in Pella streets
Joyce Conwell of Knoxville killed himself Saturday evening after being seen arguing with a young woman and a Camp Dodge band member. He bought the poison earlier to clean a horse boot, drank it near the Camp Dodge concert, then collapsed. Authorities and local residents describe a tragic incident tied to a romance with a married soldier’s wife and warn against dishonor to service members.
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Joyce Conwell
Knoxville
Pella
Camp Dodge
Conwell
France
Wm. van Vork
Peter van Sittert
Star Auto Garage
Frank LeCocq
College Notes Amid Dinner Party And Canceled Auxiliary
Dean and Mrs Plotenpol hosted a Thursday dinner party while the Ladies Auxiliary short course was canceled due to Spanish Flu. D A P enjoyed a Friday movie. chaperons were noted. Mrs Halbert urged immediate provision of canned fruits and pickles for soldier boys. Students seeking music should contact Mr Sadler or Mrs Hoffman in Old Central studios.
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O. K
Heeren
Ralph Crozier
Hoffman
Lloyd Hillyer
France
Sam
Grace Finley
Huron College
Baileys
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Epidemic Claims More Soldiers From Pella Area
Spanish influenza continues to take lives among Pella area troops. Henry R. Tysseling, at Fort Riley, Kans., died Oct. 10 after illness. his body was sent home for funeral at his east-of-town farm, with services led by Rev. J. Wessellink and burial at Van Domselaar cemetery. Teunis S. Ver Beek, 21, died Oct. 12 at Camp Dodge after only weeks in the army. funeral was held at his Poella home and burial at Oakwood, with Rev. H. M. Bruins presiding.
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Pella
Henry R. Tysseling
Fort Riley
Kans
Herman
Tysseling
Arie ‘Tysseling
Ft. Riley
J. Wesselink
First Reformed Church
van Domselaar
Teunis
S. Ver Beek
Camp Dodge
Ver Beek
Tennis Ver Beek
Poella
H. M. Bruins
Oakwood Cemetery
Do Not Spit Public Health Notice Issued By Mayor
H J Vanden Borg the mayor issues a public health notice warning against spitting on sidewalks crossings stairways and floors of public buildings to prevent Spanish influenza spread. Violators face a misdemeanor charge and a fine.
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H. J. Vanden Borg
Pella Declares Citywide Quarantine Over Spanish Flu
The Pella city council acting as the local board of health ordered a citywide quarantine starting Oct 13 at 9:00 PM to curb Spanish influenza. Public gatherings including churches, schools, theaters, lodges, and social events are banned. funerals are private. warning cards must be placed on homes with cases. Central College may continue classes in limited form. Mayor H J Vanden Berg certified the proclamation.
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Pelta
Board of Health
Central College
Biliara
Pella
I. H. J. Vanden Berg
Iowa
H. J. Vanden Berg
Letter from Will Vande Voort October 7 1918
Will Vande Voort writes from a hospital note dated October 7 1918, describing being discharged after care and flowers from well wishers. He mentions a nurse offering a car to visit the countryside and that he feels well again.
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Will Vande Voort
Ford Run A Muck After Steering Gear Fails
Walter De Wit started from Gambell store in a Ford baxter truck when the steering gear locked and the vehicle spun around, mounting the sidewalk and crashing into the Geelhoed store window. The glass was wrecked, with damage possibly around $100. John Bloom witnessed the incident and wondered if he had been rammed by a submarine.
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Walter de Wit
Gambell
Franklin
Main Street
Ford
Geelhoed
John Bloom
Soldier notes band travel and Chicago days
Bill writes from the road with the Liberty Loan troupe. He reports rain forcing indoor shows, friendly treatment, and good meals from a Ladies' Aid. The group stays at a YMCA hotel and parades daily, including leading an Italian regiment. He mentions influenza in Chicago, packed crowds, letters, and life in a small 6x8 room, traveling three towns a day.
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Liberty Loan
Chicago
Central
Pella
Detroit
Warner
Myers
Margaret
Bill
Influenza Situation In Pella Shows Modest Improvement
The Pella influenza report notes a slight improvement on press day with about twenty total cases and a dozen houses displaying warning signs. Some cases are severe while others are mild, and no deaths have occurred since Monday. Two deaths previously were linked to workers away from Pella.
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Pella
Business visitor Buerkens recovers hand injury
Buerkens, a business visitor to Wapello Indiana, described healing from a spring hand injury in which three fingers were lost. He notes his hand still causes considerable pain.
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B. Buerkens
Wapello
Mr. Buerkens
Pella Soldier Gerrit Van Hemert Killed in Battle
News arrived Friday that Private Gerrit Van Hemert of Pella was killed in battle on September 16. He served in a machine gun battalion after enlisting with the Mahaska county troops in February. He was 25 years, 7 months, 2 days old, and his family recently moved to Pella from a farm. His brother Will is also in the army. The war department's telegram is the only news to reach the family, pending letters from comrades. The community extends sympathy.
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Gerrit van Hemert
Mahaska County
Pella
Will
War Department
Council approves curb cut on Main street driveway
Tunis H. Klein asked permission to cut the curb on Main street to make a driveway into his yard and the petition was granted. The city electric department reported receipts of 2603.45 and expenditures of 2084.39 for September. The clerk noted 275 interest due November 1, ordered paid. Council voted to pay off a 600 funding bond. Election setup listed polling places and police for November 5 with Fourth ward at the electric light plant. Electric line extension requests were referred to a committee. Next meeting set for Wednesday Nov 6 due to the election.
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Tunis H. Klein
City Electric Department
Fixing Dangerous Corner at Main and Oskaloosa Streets
The street commissioner widened the inside corner at Main and Oskaloosa to restore sight lines after a building obscured the view. Signals were posted months ago due to crashes, and the relandscaping should reduce danger as traffic improves.
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Main
Oskaloosa
Letter From C M Moore From Pella to Olympia
A veteran worker, 61, writes from Elma Washington about war duties, moss gathering for wounded soldiers, disappointment with the Trophy Train, and pride in Liberty Bands. He notes struggles balancing work and writing memories, and reflects on aging, patriotism, and the need for reliable delivery of goods. He hopes to send more letters to the Chronicle.
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Elma
America
The
Chronicle
Washington
C. M. Moore
Notice to Teachers Regular Teachers Examination Held
Regular teachers examination will be held in the office of the county superintendent, October 23, 24, 26, beginning at 8 o'clock. Mae Goldizen, County Supt.
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Mae Goldizen
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Kills Self
College
Dean
Mrs. Plotenpol
Ger
Rit van Hemert
S. M. van Hemert
West Third Street
Council
Elma, Wash
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