Central College Defeats Parsons in Fastest Pella Football Game
Friday afternoon Central College overwhelmed Parsons 29 to 0 in a fast game described as the fastest ever played in Pella. Key plays featured Reece’s leadership and the team’s speed with four of five goals kicked by Reece and multiple long scoring drives by end runs and cross backs.
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Parsons Col Lege
Pella
Central
Parsons
Centra
Johnson
Jaderstrom
Barton
Reece
Central Football Team
Parsons College
Van Gorkum Property Sold at Auction on East Franklin
The H. Van Gorkum property on East Franklin Street was auctioned in front of the new bank building last Saturday afternoon. Despite bad weather a crowd gathered and the building and lot sold for 575 to Fred Calhoun.
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Chronicle
H. van Gorkum
East Franklin Street
Bank
Fred, Calhoun
Union Temperance Meeting at Baptist Church Sunday Evening
Union Temperance lecturer Rankin, state organizer of the Marshall Clubs, will speak at the Baptist church Sunday at 7 30 pm. He advocates legislative action for stricter liquor laws and urges city churches to join. A men’s meeting follows at 3 pm in the auditorium with the topic A Hard Row of Stamps for Men and How to Get Through Them.
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AGC
Rankin
Baptist Church
Marshall Clubs
James Blee Found Guilty After Night Jury Verdict
James Blee was found guilty of murder in the Failor case near Knoxville after a night trial. The jury returned a manslaughter verdict with Judge Applegate presiding. Prosecution and defense details described a fractured family dispute on a forty acre farm where Henry Failor was killed. A new trial or appeal to the supreme court was expected if the defense seeks relief.
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Failor
Knoxville
James Blee
Henry Failor
Swan
Supreme Court
Applegate
Jamies
Man Kills Man at Farm Gate in Self Defense Claim
Bree shot Fallor at the gate by the house and barn after being told not to enter. Fallor’s eleven year old son witnessed the act, testifying the shot was unprovoked. Bree contends self defense alleging his half brother reached for a revolver when he fired.
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Fallor
Failor
Blee
Bree
Bad Sidewalks at Main Street Crossing
A letter to authorities calls out the West Main Street crossing at Van der Ploeg corner for dangerous drainage and grade issues. Water floods Moses Clark’s front walk, a cement pool forms, and the boards over a mound create icy hazards. The writer urges immediate grade lowering and proper drainage to restore safe passage.
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Main Street
van der Ploeg
Moses Clark
Ridgeway Company Delights Audiences in Pella Lecture Night
The Katherine Ridgeway Company performed at the auditorium on Thursday evening as the first Y M C A lecture course program of the season. Ridgeway, a celebrated reader, received multiple encores with support from a pianist Tecktoniis, a contralto and a tenor. The ensemble drew wide praise for reading and piano, while vocals spurred divided opinions. Overall the show met high expectations, with some wishing for a longer program.
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Katherine Ridgeway
Y. M
Miss Ridgeway
Pella
Tecktonius
Vote of Thanks to Rathbone Sisters by Ballengee Band
Members of the Ballengee Concert Band at City Hall Monday evening thanked the Rathbone Sisters for the social given to the band. A copy of the vote of thanks will be sent to the Rathbone Sisters and published in the Pella Chronicle and Pella's Weekblad.
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Bal-lengee
Rathbone Sisters
Pella Chronicle
Pella
Fishermen and Hunters Sale of Two Row Boats Next Saturday
Fishermen and hunters are informed that on Saturday October 21 two factory made row boats will be sold in front of the Peoples Trust Company's building. Boats offered at bargain prices.
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Peoples ‘Trust Company
200 Acre Pella Area Farm Auction Notice
For sale 200 acre farm with good land and improvements located six miles northwest of Pella known as the Jan Steinhoek farm. Auction held Saturday October 21 at 2 30 p m on the southeast corner of the square. Porter Auct BL 33 M.
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Pella
Jan Steinhoek
Porter
200 Acre Farm Near Pella With Improvements
Auction listing describes a 200 acre farm with good land and improvements located about six miles northwest of Pella, known as the Jan Steinhoek farm. Sale details indicate auctioning the property, with southwest.
Fair Treasurer Reports Lal Prairie Fair Gate Receipts
Fair Treasurer Rhynaburger notes three day gate receipts totaling 1855.40 with 984 paid on opening day 1471.85 on day two and 143.95 on final day. Attendance declined last day while school children entered free, reducing visible turnout despite large crowds from many areas.
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Rhynaburger
Lal Prairie District
Two Young Men Sentenced After Bottled Disputes
Nick Koop mans and John Van der Werf were taken to Knoxville by Constable Fred Calhoun last Tuesday. Each received a thirty day sentence after a dispute at Henry Van der Werf’s home over drinking. One pleaded guilty. the other denied. Mayor Allen presided in justice court and the men are serving their terms.
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Nick Koopmans
John van der Werf
Knoxville
Fred Calhoun
Henry van der Werf
Oskaloosa
van der Werf
Justice Court
Allen
How to Cure Corns and Bunions
Soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it, pare closely without drawing blood, and apply Cham berlain's Pain Balm twice daily rubbing five minutes each time. A corn plaster protects from the shoe. For sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism Pain Balm is unequaled. For sale by F. D. Stubenrauch.
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Chamberlain
F. D. Stubenrauch
Farms for sale in Marion Mahaska and Jasper counties
A notice promotes several farms in Marion Mahaska and Jasper counties for sale. Interested buyers should inquire or address W B Howerton at American House in Pella Iowa for details.
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Marion
Mahaska
Jasper County
W. BR. Howerton
Amerigan House
Pella
Iowa
Death of Harvey postmaster Willian H. Dennis
William H. Dennis of Harvey dies at home after three weeks illness from liver trouble linked to yellow jaundice and dropsy. Age fifty five, husband and father of four, longtime Harvey postmaster and prominent citizen. Funeral held this afternoon at two, burial at Eureka cemetery two miles west of Harvey. E. S. Dennis and family from this city attended portions of the week. He was deeply mourned in the community.
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William H. Dennis
Harvey
Dennis
Hureka
New Court House Turned Down at Newton Jasper Election
A special election held Tuesday in Jasper county Newton rejected the question of building a new court house. Voter turnout appeared steady as residents weighed the fiscal impact and future county needs.
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New Court House
Newton
Jasper County
Voters rebuff plan for new courthouse in Newton area
The Newton Journal reports decisive election results with 2,209 votes against bonds and 1,684 in favor. Outside townships heavily opposed, 1,463 votes against in twenty precincts, while Newton and Newton township supported 886. With two townships missing, the proposition failed by 577 votes and a time may come for a courthouse later.
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Newton Journal
Newton
Depot Ground Broken For New City Passenger Depot
Robert McConochie arrived with helpers to break ground for a new passenger depot at Main Street. The project aims for completion and occupancy by Christmas under supervising architect Verley. Building will use brick from Des Moines and LaSalle, with a 20 by 60 foot, one story layout and separate waiting rooms, baggage area, center ticket office, and a long platform extending 90 feet west and 110 feet east.
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Robert
McConochie
Main Street
Verley
New. Bank
Des, Moines
Ré.mainder
LaSelle
Oska- Joosa
Oskaloosa
Churches Second Reformed Church Service Schedule
Wm. J. Van Kersen, pastor, invites all to services at 10 45 a m with the sermon Thou Shalt not Kill and at 7 30 p m with the sermon True Friendship Sabbath school begins 9 30 a m prayer meeting at 6 30 p m on Sacred Songs That Have Helped A Welcome to all.
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Wm. J. van Kersen
Autobiographies Featured in M E Church Services
The M E Church led by Pastor E Edwards invites all to morning services on the Autobiographers theme and evening readings. Sunday-school begins at 9:30 with preaching at 10:45. B Y P U at 6:30 and a temperance union meeting at 7:30 featuring A CO Rankin.
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E. Edwards
Union Temperance
A. CO. Rankin
Bank building fixtures praised for swift installation
George Heeren and his workmen lead a notable effort on the new bank’s fixtures. John Hesseink has focused ten days on stairways and partitions, delivering rapid, quality work seen as unmatched in Pella. Mr and Mrs Bs Dennis traveled to Harvey Tuesday for family reasons and returned to Pola yesterday, then headed to Sass for a gathering.
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George Heeren
Bank
John Hesseink
Pel-la
John
Bs. Dennis
Harvey
Dennis
William Hy Dennia
Pola
Sass
Tod
Diphtheria fears and local trade notes in Pella area
Reports from across the state warn of diphtheria troubles with some fatalities. Corydon closes public schools while auction activity thrives with M Porter selling stock for Col Woods and Col Luther. Local items cover church ads, photo reproductions, football gate pricing, residents visiting, ship crew moves, fair board actions, and retail moves in Oskaloosa Albia and Pella.
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Corydon
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Union Temperance Meeting
Katherine Ridgeway Company
Willian H. Dennis
Second Reformed Church
M. E. Church
M. Porter
New Sharon
Col. Woods
Lincoln
Nebraska
Woods
United States
Tere
Mr. Porter
G. W. Way & Son
Col. Luther
Grand Junction
Mr.Phelps
Tainter
Newton Daily News
G. L. Smith
Congregational Church
H. P. Klein
Fairgrounds
A.T. George
Dayton
Mr. George
George
The
Fair Directors
Lou de Vries
Albia
Henry de Wit
Cole
H. M. Langerak
van Niewaal
Chas, Sipkema
W. B. Laforce
L. A. Garrison
D. D
O. W. Catlin
Baptist Record
Garrison
Chas, FH
Stull
Baptist
Waukon
Town
Sadler
South Main Street
J. van Maren
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