Clarkson speaks at Albia park rally amid rotation debate
Clarkson addressing Democratic rally in Albia praises his record and argues for county rotation of the office between Marion and Monroe. He notes his candidacy arose from Marion county supporters and highlights legislative items like public utilities, taxation, and good roads. He recalls his early coal mining work and self-made education as a basis for continued public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
Albia
J. H. Stabenrauch
Marion
Monroe
Marion County
Jung
United States
D. W. Hamilton
U. S
House of Representatives
Kenyon
Towa
U.S
Messares
Public Utilities Commission
Jem
Senator Kenyon in Pella at College Auditorium
Senator W S Kenyon spoke to a small audience at the College Auditorium on a Saturday evening. The speaker, viewed as a statesman by locals, defended a liquor shipment bill but faced criticism for its explanation. Residents emphasized Pella’s strong temperance stance and moral unity, notingWelch and Clarkson shared similar views. The piece also mentions Mrs W Riddle hosting an Epworth League Halloween party in South Pella.
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W. S. Kenyon
College
Iowa
Lea
Kern
U. S. Senate
Kenyon
Pella
R. L. Welch
Clarkson
At Senate
Welch
W. G.van der Ploeg
Will
Riddle
Epworth League Society
Hallowe
South Pella
Central 7 Highland Park Freshmen Zero Football Duel
The Central second team met Highland Park freshmen on the local field Friday with no scoring by either side. Central failed to gain first downs, relied on punts, while Highland Park moved for several first downs but struggled on passes. Westervelt’s punts stood out as a local highlight and the Central scrubs showed inexperience. Officials were Havens, Van Meter, Dodson, Read. Central band under Prof Bailey boosted enthusiasm between halves.
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Central
Highland Park
Highland
H. P
Fortune
Westervelt
Highlanders
Havens
van Meter
Dodson
Nycum
R. E
Norburg
Dykstra
RT. Burns Nowell
Bryant H
Phillips Swanson
el Smith
Huxford
Ferrel van Zante
Bondy
Lankelma Peterson
Rhynsburger Johnson Schakel - Mitchell Weatervelt Emmens
Central Conservatory music program grows at Central College
Central College's children's department expands its music library and recital program. Pupils receive public recital experience and instruction focused on muscle training for fingers wrists and arms. Miss Finley leads the department with Prof. Sadler supervising. free music rental for younger students and home visits offered to explain the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Les
Farm for Rent With Orchard and Buildings in Grinnell
First class fruit and garden farm ten acres or more with seven room house and barn, chicken houses, hog houses, cribs, hot house, grapes and cherries. Address J. H. Friend, Grinnell, Iowa. Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Friend
Grinnell, Jows
Ady
Hand of Death Claiming Van Horsen in 1912 Fatality
Van Horsen died at his home on South Friday October 25 1912 at 4 30 pm native land until 1878 when he came to America He settled on a farm in Mahiska County and resided there until about eleven years ago when he moved revived by his efforts to recover existing notes and details from the event.
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South
America
Mahiska County
Samuel Liter Dies at 79 in Bourbon County Kentucky
Samuel Liter born January 6 1833 in Bourbon County Kentucky moved with parents to Isois near Jacksonville. He married Ruth Slatten in 1852 and lived on South Main Street for six years. He died October 28 1912 after a two week illness at age 79 years 2 months 22 days. Survived by wife and two children George and Mary Porter. four children preceded him. Funeral at home October 31 1912 at 1 pm conducted by Rev J W Bailey. Burial Porter Grove Cemetery.
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Samuel Liter
Bourbon County
Kentucky
Isois
Jacksonville
Ruth Slatten
South Main Street
George
Mary B. Porter
J. W. Bailey
The
Baptist Church
Porter Grove Cemetery
Tragic Death Of Ila Verheul At Age Six In Colfax
Little Ila Maxine Verheul died at the family home in Colfax at 4:00 a m Monday October 21 1912 from croup after a brief illness. She leaves parents Neal and and Mrs Verheul and two brothers Raymond and Neal. Funeral was held Wednesday at 11:00 a m from the Baptist Church with Rev E Williams officiating and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Out of town relatives attended including grandmothers Mrs Verheul of Pella and Mrs Chas Bauer of Danville Illinois Mr and Mrs W S Burris of Danville Me Ernie Wingfield of Altoona and Mrs Hokabergen of Pella plus several Verheul sisters. The child was bright and loving, a cherished member of the family.
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Ila Maxine
Neal Verheul
Raymond
Neal
E. Williams
The
Baptist Church
Oakhill Cemetery
H. Verheul
Pella
Chas. Bauer
Danville
W. S. Burris
Ernie Wingfield
Altoona
John Hokabergen
Hattie
Kate
Jennie
Mattie
Edna
Henrietta
Elizabeth Verheul
Vecheul
Ila
Colfax Tribune
Church Notes Sunday School Rally Success
Sunday school rally day last Sabbath drew large attendance and an excellent program. Anyone without a Sunday school home is invited to join. Dr. W P Stoddard will speak at morning and evening services next Sabbath. Special choir music. Nov 10 is Old People s Day to honor the Silver Crowned.
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Eveyone
W. P. Stoddard
Ranke
First Reformed Church sermon on life of Joseph
The pastor will occupy the pulpit Sunday evening and preach another sermon in the series on the life of Joseph. All are cordially invited.
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Joseph
David-The Shepherd Boy at Baptist Church
Last Sunday evening the Baptist church was full as many attended the service with children carried in at the back. Next Sunday night part six of The Carmelite Bun features a wedding march full chorus and organ, solos by Abigail and David, and a three part ladies chorus directed by Mr. Sadler with Abigail Mrs Bailey Mr Werner and organist Mrs Sadler performing.
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The
Baptist Church
Abigail
David
Bailey David
Werner
Sadler
Bussey as Democrat candidate for Clerk of District Court
A. C. Bussey, known to friends as A Bussey, is presented as the Democratic candidate for Clerk of the District Court in Marion County. The notice argues his lifelong residence, prior service in the clerk’s office in 1890 and 1892, and claims his twenty years’ experience will let him perform efficiently if elected on November 5.
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C. Bussey
Bus‘ods
Marion County
Bussey
Commercial Club Convention In Sioux City Summarized
The Iowa League of Commercial Clubs held its annual convention in Sioux City with delegates from across the state. Papers covered roads, crop expertise, publicity for Iowa, free employment services, terminal railroad taxation, aiding new factories, and making cities attractive to workers. A round table followed each paper, with plans for upcoming legislation and a detailed report to be presented at the next Pella Commercial Association meeting.
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Iowa League of Commercial Clubs
Sioux City
Iowa
Pella
Meyer Langerak for Clerk of District Court in Pella
Meyer Langerak, longtime clerk candidate in Pella, argues his experience and record justify a second term. He cites prior service under his brother and under the current Democrat, claiming the Marion County office is in best condition now. He denies rumors about opposing temperance advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Langerak
Pella
Central College
Bert Kersbergen
Marion County
Langerak
W J Wilson for Marion County Treasurer
W J Wilson seeks the Democratic nomination for County Treasurer of Marion County. He notes two prior terms as sheriff and pledges businesslike, careful administration if elected. He urges voters to support him on November 6th. An adjacent notice advertises Barred Rock cockerels for sale and exchange at the Chronicle office.
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Marion County
W. J. Wilson
Chronicle Office
Mysterious disappearance near Des Moines river bridge
A man missing after an earlier claim of suicide near the county bridge spurred a long search by Sheriff and prosecutors. A touring car linked to C. E. Dodge, a bridge foreman, and clothing items were found. Dodge’s fate remains uncertain as authorities pursue leading clues. Mrs Dodge left for an unknown destination, with suspicions of financial troubles at the bridge company.
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Howell
County Bridge
Thomas
Bridge Company
C. E. Dodge
Knoxville
Dodge
Parsons House
Express
College Notes Report Of Campus Activities And Gossip
Dean Baitsell spent Saturday with his parents in Fremont. W. C. A. held a vesper service Sunday at five. Miss Graham led a splendid meeting with eighteen candles. Central vs Paraons Friday promised a great game. Second team beat Highland Park last Friday. Ralph Weatervelt received praise for effort on the field. Mrs Beys led a strong Y W meeting Monday. Willie Sisson of Monroe will enter school next week as a baritone in the Glee Club. An electric motor for the practice organ costing about two hundred dollars is being installed. Harry Porter 1914 will give a Junior Voice Recital Monday evening November 18 in the Auditorium. Mrs Anna Bailey and Miss Grace Finley provided music at the Reading Circle. Death of Mrs Hoffman’s brother reported from Osage, Prof and Mrs Hoffman extend sympathy. Advance Society invites a Hallowe'en Stunt in the South Woods.
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Dean Baitsell
Fremont
W. C.A
Graham
Central
Paraons
Highland Park
Ralph Weatervelt
Warren
O. K
Beys
Y. W
Willie Sisson
Monroe
Sisson
Glee Club
Harry Porter
Anna Bailey
Grace Finley
Reading
B. F. Bosquet
Rummage Sale Set for November 15 and 16 at Van Stigt
A rummage sale will be held November 15 and 16 in the Van Stigt building. Friends with clothes or articles to give should contact Mrs. H. N. Keables through the committee.
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van Stigt
H. N. Keables
De Wit Van Duren Wedding At the Bride's Home
The marriage of Hattie De Wit to Matthew Df was held Wednesday October 30 at the bride's parents home, with Rev C DeLeuwe officiating. Only immediate parties attended, followed by refreshments. The bride is a known local young lady and the groom a rising Prairie City merchant. they departed Thursday for their home in Prairie City.
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A. van Duren
Hattie
Matthew
Rev. C. DeLeuwe
Tran Reformed Church
Our City
Prairie City
Pella
Vice President Sherman Dead in Utica Arsenic Poison
In Utica on October 31 Vice President James School Sherman died at 9 42 pm from arsenic poison linked to Brights disease. He had declined since morning, kidneys improved briefly then worsened, leaving him unconscious. He was the Republican candidate for vice president. a successor to be chosen. Chairman Hilles said a national committee meeting would be held in Chicago on November 12 to select the replacement.
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Utica
Nows
Long
James Schoolfast Sherman
Bright
Sherman
Republican Party
Hilles
Republican National Committee
National ‘ Committee
Chicago
Higher priced leather driven by cattle shortage and rising demand
A 1910s era analysis from the Hide and Leather Review notes rising leather demand in the United States amid population growth and shrinking cattle supply. It cites drought and winters reducing cattle, high feed costs, and predicts higher prices across leather goods, including belting, shoes, upholstery, and harness leather, with examples from Chicago hide prices and anticipated increases next spring.
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United States
Hide and Leather Review
Chicago
Chicago Packere
Tech Ag Geliz Og
Barnesa
Team Barnesa
Marion County canvass interrupted by illness pledge
The candidate T. V. Harr announces he must leave Marion County to attend a seriously ill mother in California and asks supporters for their backing at the upcoming election. He explains he cannot complete the planned canvass across the county.
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George F. Sadler
Central Conservatory of Music
Hand OF Death
van Horsen
Liter
Verheul
First Reformed Church
the Shepherd Boy
A. C. Bussey
de Wit—Van Duren
California
T. V. Harr
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