District Court adjourns after two-week October session
The October term of the district court adjourned on Monday after two weeks. Judge Applegate could not marshal sufficient business. adjournment set for Saturday November 6 with Judge Gamble handling probate matters. Cases continued include Thomas Forst seduction not guilty plea, state v Gowan assault with intent to murder, state v Smith attempt to murder, Labonté assault dismissed, Clyde Davis larceny, Pratt v Ayres damages, Klyn divorce, Cheany injunction, Holston injunction, Riley divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. ‘Gowan
Richard Smith
Marysville
Frank Labonte
Labonté
Earl
John A. Reichard
Labonte
State
Clyde Davis
Frank Pratt
R. W. Ayres, Jr
Annie Klyn
Martin Klyn
Robert Cheany
C. H. Holston Et al
Mary E. Riley
John Riley
Express
Mills of Justice: Van Berge and Visser Guilty Verdicts
In a Saturday trial, Peter Van Berge Jr. was found guilty of illegal liquor sales and fined $100 plus costs. Alex Visser received the same verdict after a change of venue, with Justice Van Vliet imposing $100 and costs and sending him to Knoxville. Harry Valkenberg pleaded guilty and paid $50. All three await federal grand jury action next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter van Berge Jr
Atty
Geo. Thomassen
J. L. Warren
Chas. Amos
Alex Visser
G.van Viset
van Berge
van Vliet
Knoxville
Hotel de Wilson
Harry Valkenberg
Federal Grand Jury
Uncle Sam
Withdrawal of H Rhynsburger From Republican Ticket
The withdrawal of H. Rhynsburger of Pella from the republican ticket for Marion county representative opens the field for the democratic candidate, the incumbent. This occurs in Chickasaw, while Hardin Sioux and Mitchell counties have no democratic candidates for the legislature. News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rhynsburger
Pella
Marion County
Chickasaw
Hardin
Sioux
Mitchell
News
Pella Hosts Busy Week with Bryan Speech
The Monroe Mirror reports a bustling week in Pella with daily events and a half day for Old Settler’s Day. The week culminated Saturday forenoon with an address by William Jennings Bryan, drawing friends from near and far and reviving memories of bygone days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Monroe Mirror
Trade Transforms Eugene Dennis Holdings Into Kirkaville Farm
Eugene Dennis completed a major deal this week trading his Pool Hall the Jersey Café and the Dennis business block for a 220 acre farm in Kirkaville Mead. The swap consolidates his property into a single rural estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Dennis
Dennis
Senator Dolliver Dies Quietly at Fort Dodge
Iowa mourns Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver after his heart trouble ends a storied career. The famed orator, first elected to Congress in 1888, served in the Senate from 1900 until 1913, leaving a legacy of memory, humor, and eloquence that thrilled audiences and shaped public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnathan P. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Iowa
Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver
Dolliver
Congress
Senate
John H. Gear
Ft. Dodge
Senator Dolliver
Uon
Bitterneas
Potatoes and Onions Yield Shown by Iowa Growers
A Hampton man sold 6000 dollars worth of potatoes from sixty acres and two Fort Dodge brothers sold 4000 dollars worth of onions from six acres. A Bell Plaine gardener yielded remarkable tomato crops on a small patch by irrigating with an artesian well. He produced about 400 dollars from a sixth acre and about 2400 dollars from one acre in Town. No frost occurred yet offering strong early-season prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Fort Dodge
Bell Plaine
Cherokee Democrat
More Infantile Paralysis Report From Doctor Carpenter
Dr Carpenter reports another case of infantile paralysis with brief notes on patient condition and treatment considerations amid ongoing concern over the illness.
Morrison Is Dead In Hedrick Postoffice Fall
Hedrick Iowa October 19 John Morrison ex representative and Keokuk county leader was killed instantly by a fall at the postoffice last evening about 7 o clock. He supposedly descended to lock the lower door and toppled to the basement floor crushing his skull and sustaining a deep gash above the eye and a broken nose. Morrison served three terms in the Iowa legislature and was postmaster at Sigourney for one term. He lived in Keokuk county fifty seven years and in Hedrick twenty years. He leaves a wife four daughters and one son. One son John Morrison was killed in the Spanish American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedrick
John Morrison
Keokuk County
Postoffice
Morrigan
Post Office
Morrison
Iowa
Sigourney
Grover Cleveland
Albia Calls for Homecoming Week at County Fair
The Albia Union urges Albia to plan a Homecoming during the county fair after observing success in Pella and Knoxville. The editorial says such a gathering boosts community ties, recommends scheduling by the fair association, and promises satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Knoxville
Albia
Paralysis in Iowa Chickens Triggers Experiment
The Iowa State Board of Health under Dr. Fred Carpenter of Pella experiments with transferring paralysis from chickens to puppies using serum. Reports say thousands of chickens are affected statewide with Des Moines and other areas already seeing cases. If the puppy contracts the disease, it could confirm contagious paralysis among poultry statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Fred Carpenter
Pella
Sumner
Des Moines
Carpenter
Iowa
Van Garp Leads Auto Trade Shuffle at Star Auto Co
H. P. Van Garp of Star Auto Co claims first place in a brisk trading spree. On Monday he traded the Moline Auto once used by A. C. Van Houweling for a new Buick and yesterday sold the new car to Engle Van Balle, making at least two happy fellows in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.P. van Garp
Star Auto Co
Moline Auto
A.C. van Houweling
Buick
Englé van Balle
Harve
Mr.Van Balle
Administrators Sale Of Harry Awtry Property Held
The sale of the late Harry Awtry’s personal property occurred yesterday. The sale was well attended with stock bringing good prices and hay and grain selling well. Total proceeds were reported to be over $6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Awtry
Landlord Jacob Ladd Wins Mail Carrying Bid
Jacob Ladd, well known landlord of the Todd hotel, is awarded the bid to carry the mail, with a bid of 334 dollars. The decision affects local depots and underscores his proposal to assume postal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacob, Ladd
Hand of Death Claims Nellie Westerkamp
Nellie Westerkamp seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Westerkamp died at home last Saturday morning after an attack of infantile paralysis. No funeral was held at the home a short service was conducted at Sandridge cemetery where the body was laid to rest Monday afternoon. The family receives sympathy in their great sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Vander Pol Dies at 72 in City Home
Gerrit Van der Pol aged 72 years died Saturday at 10 o'clock at his city home. He aided strangers, cared for the sick, and fulfilled many roles as son husband father and friend. Survived by a wife and two sons. Funeral held Monday afternoon at 2 at the Second Reformed Church conducted by Rev. Vander Werf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit van der Pol
Second Reformed Church
Vander Werf
Central College Falls 12 to 0 to Iowa Wesleyan at Mt Pleasant
Central College football faced a 12 to 0 defeat at Mt Pleasant against Iowa Wesleyan. The Wesleyan team matched Central in weight, and strong interference plus missed chances kept Central from scoring despite several drives near goal. Central players left early, played with two regulars out, and plan a rematch with Highland Park College of Des Moines Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Central
Wesleyan
Highland Park College of
Des Moines
Atha
Rhynsburger
Rempe
Byran
Keables
Buys in Large Lots Cut Furniture Prices
G. H. Worm holds & Co buy bedroom furniture in large lots from a major factory in Mt Ayre North Carolina. Their first carload last spring proved quality and price so low a second order was placed and is now en route. Pella's Merchants stay alert for bargains for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Wormhoudt & Co
Mt Ayre
North Carolinia
Pella
Vander Werf Buys Kersbergen Restaurant In Breakfast Drive
Peter Vander Werf takes over the John Kersbergen restaurant and lunchroom and begins serving sandwiches and coffee to hungry patrons. The new proprietor extends best wishes for a prosperous business and smooth start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Vander Werf
John Kersbergen
Farmers of Marion County urged to enter corn contest
Promoter R R Emerson of Percy Iowa offers Marion County farmers a chance to win a gilt born in spring 1911 valued at $50 plus be in the running for over $20 000 in prizes at the Iowa Corn Growers Association Exposition and Contest in Des Moines December 5 to 17. Complete details from M L Bowman secretary Waterloo Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Emerson
Percy
Iowa
Marion’ County
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Des Moines
Marion County
Emerson
Kaldenberg Family Relocates to South Dakota Farm
Kaldenberg and family left Saturday for Highmore SD after purchasing 640 acres. He has worked in poultry and dairy, sold out locally, shipped two car loads of machinery, household goods and livestock, and plans to start farming immediately. Aims to grow wealth in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Kaldenber
Highmore
South Dakota
Kaldenberg
Rhynsburger Leaves Pella for Linden Creamery Role
Dick Rhynsburger, longtime Pella creamery and poultry expert, has resigned to become general manager for the Linden Produce Co. in Linden, Iowa. He and his family will move next week, and the Chronicle extends best wishes as he takes charge of the larger scale operations, including cold storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Rhynsburger
Linden
Iowa
Pella
Rhynsburger
the Produce Co
Young Man Wallace Ferguson Dies By Poison
Wallace Ferguson ended his life last Sunday morning by swallowing strichnine. A note cites un bearable troubles as the cause. Born February 8, 1881 in the county, he died aged 29 years 7 months 24 days. Survived by his widowed mother six brothers and two sisters. Funeral held at the family home nine miles past town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Ferguson
Strichnine
Miles
Pat
Three Thousand Mile West to Texas Trip Noted
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Van Houweling and daughters Bertha and Elizabeth returned home October 5 from a 3000 mile Overland touring trip through the west and south. They left in August traveling Des Moines to Council Bluffs, via the River to River route, crossed Nebraska to Cheyenne during a windstorm, visited Estes Park and Denver, and toured Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Trinidad, and the Rio Grande region. They crossed the continental divide, then went through New Mexico into Texas visiting Plainview and Hale county before returning through Kansas and Missouri, reaching Gravity Sunday evening after rain delayed them two days. The Overland performed well and the family expects to undertake another summer excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. van Houweling
Bertha
Elizabeth
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Nebraska
Union Pacific R.R
Nebr
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Loveland
Col
Estes Park
Thompson River
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Trinidad
Raton
New Mexico
N. E
Texas
Texline
Dalhart
Amarillo
Plainview
Arie van Houweling
Hale County
Stratford
Texhoma
Okla
Liberal
Kan
Jacar
State of
Kansas
Dodge City
Great Bend
Hutchinson
Newton
Emporia
Ottawa
Kansas City
Missouri River
Leavenworth
Adhison
St. Joseph
Nothwest Corner
Missouri
Bedford
Iowa
van Houweling
Overland
NONE BETTER THAN OURS Pella Band earns praise and plans concerts
The Pella Band is praised for a mighty fine performance last week and organizers intend to keep the band intact through winter with indoor concerts. They also hope bus inessmen will arrange open air shows next season to keep the town from a hypnotic sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Ideal Home in Pella Offers Farmland and Comfort
Reader asks about owning a home in Pella with chickens cows and a driving horse. The ad promises a good house and barn, milk house, wood lot, cistern and repairs, located in a heat neighborhood in Poll la, with terms and a potential payment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Guch
Poll la
Jayeatmen
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Old
Dr. Carpenter
Albia Union
Hand OF Death
Westerkamp
Vander Pol
APURE
Duroc
M. L. Bowman
Waterloo
Dakota
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