White Way Popularity Grows with Traveling Escort
Louis Streamer of the Touring Information Bureau recently toured Oskaloosa and praised the Great White Way as the best marked road he has traveled, likely boosting cross country travel. He ranked it above the Lincoln Highway and said the River to River route is too poor for recommendation. The White Way has been endorsed by the Blue Book and Motor Age, promising increased attention for towns along the route.
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Regis ‘Ter
Oskaloosa Herald
Louis Streamer
Touring Information Bureau of America
Iowa
Streamer
United States
Bureau
Blue Book
Motor Age
Weather and Crop Service Bulletin Sept 6 1915
Ideal week with largely cloudless days and warm nights aided corn maturing and haying. Frost on August 30 damaged about 10 percent of northeastern corn. Sept 1 reports show corn 60 percent, potatoes 94, pastures 107, apples 101 percent of 1913 crop. Forecast: 24 percent corn safe from frost by Sept 20, 47 percent by Sept 30, 75 percent by Oct 16. Winter wheat yield 23 bushels, spring wheat 18, oats 42, barley 33, rye 19, timothy seed 3.7. Threshing 53 percent complete. timothy seed area 10 percent below 1914. Geo. M. Chappel, Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Chappel
Rosalind and the Twelve Pound Look at Central College
Central College hosted two short plays by Mrs. Dorothy Baitsell and Professor Geo. F. Sadler on Friday evening. Assistants included Miss Leona Reuvers Miss Ruth Aschenrenner and Warner Van Spancker along with Mrs H D Wormhoudt. The event showcased Baitsell’s fine acting and Sadler’s enduring appeal, though the audience was small and the Ladies Auxiliary seeks stronger support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Dorothy Hornung Baitsell
Geo. F. Sadler
Leona Reuvers
Ruth Aschenrenner
Warner van Spanckeren
H. D. Wormhoudt
Sadler
Bus Lines Consolidated In City Purchase
William De Cook announces purchase of Robert McIntire’s buses and bus line. He will operate general livery and bus business locally and to adjacent points with prompt courteous service. Phone 140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BUS Lines Consolidated
Robert McIntire
Wm. de Cook
Ben Brasshart and Wife Visit Relatives in Oskaloosa
Ben Brasshart and his wife visited relatives in Oskaloosa over Sunday, sharing time with family and catching up on local news and happenings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Brasshart
Oskaloosa
Iowa Reunion Of 3rd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Held
The Chronicle prints names of regiment members and visitors who registered before Wednesday evening. A large turnout attended the K P hall program with Mayor Johnson welcoming veterans and Captain Rankin praised by the group, later elected Colonel and Major Robb, with ex congressman Kirkpatrick and Central College president Bailey speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
3Rd
Iown Volunteer Infantry
K. P. Hall
H. F. Johnson
W. A. Rankin
Company K
Rankin
Iowa
Pella
Central University
John F. Lacey
George L. Robb
Albia
San Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
3D Iowa
Lacey
Robb
House of Representatives
J. W. Bailey
Central College
66Th Indiana
88Th Iowa
Rey
Larkin
Tragic death by self poisoning in Monroe
Miss Beryl Worth, eighteen, residing with Prof and Mrs Mead in Monroe, died after taking strychnine about four yesterday afternoon. The Monroe high senior had recent fears of tuberculosis and low weight, with domestic troubles and separation from her father cited as factors. Her death followed a plan to end her life, with a physician arriving too late to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Beryl Young
Mead
Meades
Miss Worth
Newton News of
Sewer Resolution Approved In City Streets
The city council met Friday to hear objections to the resolution of necessity ordering sewer work in many city streets. Fourteen blocks were removed from the proposed district, and the engineer will prepare a plan for bids. Construction start is not imminent. Prof. A. P. Kuyper and family returned Thursday from Sioux County.
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Prof
A. P. Kuyper
Sioux County
Martin of Company G Delivers Notable Talk
Martin of Company G gave an interesting talk drawing attention to key ideas and insights. The event showcased his perspective and engaged attendees with thoughtful commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Company G
Council meeting approves water sewer links and city tasks
The Tuesday council session granted permission for several connections to water and sewer lines on Washington Street and Hazel Street. Plans for ordered sewers were approved. Finances showed July August licenses 36.25 fines 126 and a balance of 20818.45. The Womens Federated Club sought free water and light for a rest room. legal review pending. Auditing committee approved bills 2145.58 and warrants to be drawn. Forms for curbing at street corners to be purchased. Two delegates to League of Iowa Municipalities chosen for Sept meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan’ Dieleman
John Heerema
Hazel Street
A. van Kersbergen
Arie Boogards
Dewers
Womens Federated Club
Opera House
League of Iowa
Council Bluffs
Butt
Vander Ploeg
Choir Rehearsal and Soloists at Local Baptist Church
The Baptist church announces a choir rehearsal Saturday at seven thirty with old members urged to attend. Sunday features solo by Prof. Ralph McIntire in the morning and Miss Mabel Jones in the evening. The Methodist conference at Centerville adjourned after listing yearly appointments including Pella Monkman Marengo Monkman etc. Conference Agent Pettit to attend school.
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M. E
Centerville
Pella
J. A. Monkman
Marengo
G. E. Monkman
Sweetland
H. C. Millice
Wilton
J. C. Caughlin
Harvey
George Pottoff
Killduff
W. J. Fowler
Knoxville
J. F. Robertson
Lynville
Horace Clements
New Sharon
P. M. Conant
Reasnor
C. B. Fitzsimmons
Tainter
Sully
Wm. Zabilka
Kirkville
A. D. Huff
J. C. Kendrick
C. EB. Pettit
Tax collection at Citizens National Bank on Sept 15
County Treasurer W J Wilson will be at Citizens National Bank on Wednesday September 15 to collect taxes in Lake Prairie township and Pella City. Pay your taxes there to avoid a trip to Knoxville. Albert De Wild and family were Des Moines visitors Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wilson
Lake Prairie Township
Pella City
Knoxville Citizens National Bank
Albert de Wild and Family
Des Moines
Suffragists Debate Neutrality Ahead of June Primaries
The Iowa Equal Suffrage Association plans its Des Moines convention October 2021 at the Savery hotel with Charlotte Perkins Gilman as keynote. Attendees will map campaign strategy, emphasize neutrality among candidates, and plan extensive suffrage work for Votes for Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Equal Suffrage Association
Des Moines
Savery Hotel
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Hand of Death and Keables Family Obituaries in Pella Area
Obituaries note R Stowie dies at home near Pella on September 8 1915 from heart disease leaving a widow and eight children. Funeral set Friday at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM service at First Christian Reformed Church then Oakwood Cemetery. Also profiles Keables James Brownley born 1835 in Hanover Michigan who lived near Prairie City and died in Los Angeles August 22 1915, survived by three of ten children. noted Christian faith and memory of family life and study of medicine.
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R. Stowie
Pella
Teh Oskaloosa Road
C. de Leeuw
First
Christian Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Stewie
Keables
James Brownley Keables
Hanover
Jackson County
Mich
Avis P. Talbot
Prairie City
J. L. Wylie
Oklahoma
Benjamin F. Keables
Laurel
Lydia Wylie
Gilman
Jas. P. Keables
Sacramento
Cal
Anna Morris Stoddard
Alice Belle Veenschoten
Hattie
Avery Brown Keables
Hattie E. Eshelman
Luella Avis Hoy
Murray Josiah Keables
Los Angeles
Baptist Church
Christian Church
Van Marel Westink wedding at First Reformed Church
Mr Anne Van Marel and Mrs Anna Westink were married Wednesday evening September 1 at the First Reformed church home ceremony officiated by Rev J Wes s eling. The couple reside in the east part of town and are now at home. The notice also recalls Tysseling Lever wedding August 25 at 8 pm at the Presbyterian church with Rev P W Jacobson officiating, a Knoxville Marion County pair long known locally.
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van’ Marel-Westink
Anne’ van‘ Marél
Anna ‘Westink
J.wesseling
First Reformed Church
van Marel
Tax Books Held in Pella on Sept Dates
County treasurer will visit Pella to collect Lake Prairie City tax books at Citizens National Bank and Security Bank on Sept 16 and at Pella National Bank on Sept 17. W. J. Wilson, County Treasurer.
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Pella
Lake Prairie City
Citizens National Bank
Security Bank
Weekly Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley
The forecast predicts fair weather and moderate temperatures through September 11 or 12, with local showers likely then, followed by fair conditions for the last two days of the week. Issued by E. H. Bowle, District Forecaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Plain States
E. H. Bowle
Dist
Otley Notes Local Visits And School Opening
Otley reports include L Calhouns to Newton, Lille family and Wilhelmina visiting Colfax, school opening with teachers from Monroe and Bussey, and several local visitors. Health note on Anne Breen, Hester Den Hoedt visiting with Scott relatives, funeral in Galesburg attended by Mrs Stineman and Cassie Frazer, Otley visitors Pete Van Rees and baby from Pella, and Arthur Gardner of Oskaloosa staying with local family.
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Galesburg
Pete van Rees
Baby
Pella
Otley
Arthur Gardner
Oskaloosa
Local News Notes From Olathe Reunion and Nearby Visits
Rev. Larkin Martin of Olathe Kans visited the reunion and cousin A H Clark, preaching at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Martin, a former Pella resident, has not been here in 37 years. Miss Sarah Story leaves Friday for Waterloo to teach next year. Mrs F R Gambell visited Hedrick relatives and attended the Linby Baptist association. Mrs L Van Mersbergen of Oska loosa visited her daughter in law. Miss Helen Brooks has been ill but is improving.
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John A. Glover
Urbana
Pella
Town
Conservatory of Music
Central College
Glover
Twin City
University of Illinois
music—Champaign
IIL) Gazette
Brambach
Larkin Martin
Olathe
Kans
A. H. Clark
Martin
Sarah Story
Waterloo
F. R. Gambell
Hedrick
Baptist Association
Linby
Linby. Mrs. L. van Mersbergen
Oskaloosa
M. van Mersbergen
Helen Brooks
Funeral Notes Outline a Life of Service and Family Ties
The obituary recalls a man who trained in osteopathy after leaving farming, earning his degree at Still College. His many friends honored him with sympathy and support during illness. The funeral was held at 2 pm with Rev. Y B Hill officiating, and he was laid to rest beside his wife in Prairie View Cemetery. Relatives traveled from Pella, Newton, Marshalltown, Sioux City, Sully, Grinnell, and Dispatch to attend.
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Des Moines
Still College of Osteopathy
J. L. Wylie
Y. B. Hill
Congregational Church
Marshalltown
Seth Talbot
Sioux City
Milton Talbot
Sully
John Wylie
Grinnell
Gitman
Dispatch
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Rosalind
Iowa Reunion
Tom
Austen
Ri-A
Miller
Melcher
J.T. Vernon
Dallas
J. H. Anderson
H. J
Hammond
Lovilia
Josiah Miner
Friend
Nebr
J. C
Kendrick
Ottumwa
John Chrisman
Delta
J. H. Fear
George Fear
A. L. Wenzo
J. B. Wells
Osceola
James
Oskaloos
M. Hines
M. C. Ruby
John M. Jones
Mitchell
F. J. Allison
Corydon
G. van de Kamp
Samuel Hansell
Bethany
S. de Kock
H. Robertus
S. R. Lipmd
Alton
A. W. Moore
Martin Englesma
John Metz
Marysville
H. F. Fisk
H. J.vander Waal
H. Wheeler
Martin Walragen
J. H. Shaw
Mitchellville
T. Hall
Adel
Russell
John W. Douglass
Fremont
J. N. Wymore
Rose Hill
J. M. Stevenson
What Cheer
W. Boyd
Cedar
W. H. Shaw
W. C. Cowan
M. W. Crozier
J. M. Henry
Cyrus Gaston
Glen Elder
Garrison
Sant Kirkpatrick
B. Wells
Jacob H. Shull
T. R. Andrews
Norwalk
C. M. Shaw
Anne Sorensen
Omaha
Will Strickland
Miss Greiner
Citizens National
Holland
Sara E. Gosselink
Stowie
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