Republicans Select Their Delegates
The Lake Prairie precinct caucus met in City Hall last Friday evening to elect delegates to the county convention in Knoxville on September 23. George W. Kimmell was re elected township chairman and names were chosen from each ward and outside precinct for the delegation along with township committee officers.
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Lake Prairie
Knoxville
George W. Kimmell
C. Rhynsburger
Mr. Kimmell
L. G. Ballengee
Pella
E. M. Cole
A. Vanderzee
E. Dennis
S. de Cook
H. Rhynsburger
H. F. Johnson
H. Roovaart
Peter Wella
L. Stegemen
Geo. W. Kimmell
Arie van der Meiden
Peter van Stettert
W. H. Lyon
Simon de Haan
B. H. van Spanckeren, Jr
Jno
A. Pos
Jacob van der Pol
G. S. Steenhoed, Jr
Dirk Gaass
Geo. Liter
John van Zee
John Langerak
Jitteemen
Eugene Dennis
Kimmell
Huber
Geo W. Kimmell
Township Central Committee
Lake Prairie Township
Orper
Comair
Pella Library Club Elects Nine Trustees Next Thursday
A large crowd gathered at the First Reformed church chapel to organize the Pella Library Club. Plans included adopting articles of incorporation, with nine trustees to be elected at the next meeting. Membership costs one dollar annually, and nearly 100 people joined or pledged.
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First Reformed Church
Pella
P. H. Bousquet
Pella Library Club
Towa
Hard Nut to Crack for Sherm on Lake Prairie Seasoning
Sherm came from Bussey Monday seeking Lake Prairie seasoning for the representative pie. The nut proved extremely hard to crack, described as one of the toughest propositions his bill had faced in a long time.
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Sherm
Bussey
Library corporation charter and by laws amendment excerpt
The document outlines a library corporation with powers to purchase gift or bequest property, perpetual succession, corporate seal, and by laws. It endures fifty years unless dissolved by three fourths of members, managed by a nine member board with elected officers. First election on January third Tuesday, 90g, then annually.
Amendment Procedure for Trustees Meeting Quorum
The amendment may be adopted at a meeting where two thirds of members in good standing attend, with at least 12 present, whether officers or not. Notice must be published in a Pella newspaper at least ten days before the meeting, stating the amendment’s object or purpose.
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Pella
Man Murdered at Buxton Over Drink Refusal
A violent incident in Buxton ends with William Henry, about 60, killed by Jim Lobins, a 30 year old man who demanded a drink and struck Henry with a 2x4. The event occurred near Lobins’ father’s barn after Henry refused a drink. Lobins fled. authorities seek his capture. The report notes drinking culture around a mining camp two miles from Buxton and mentions political notices for a Democratic convention in Lake Prairie and a speech by J B Sullivan in Pleasantville.
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Buxton
William Henry
Henry
Jim Lobins
Daily News
Lobin
Lobins
Alice Roosevelt Takes Dive in Moccasin Submarine
Miss Alice Roosevelt said yes to Commander Fletcher and descended in the torpedo boat Moccasin at Newport Rhode Island last Thursday. Under twenty five feet of water she endured submarine maneuvers then surfaced and requested another dive, becoming the only woman to make the trip.
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Alice Roosevelt
Fletcher
Miss Roosevelt
Des Moines Saloon Case Could Close Half The City
An injunction suit against a Des Moines saloon keeper challenges Clark law by redefining premises and may force landlords and liquor dealers statewide to consent annually. The issue hinges on whether consent is needed from all property owners within fifty feet of the building or from those of the specific room used for saloon purposes.
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Des Moines
Clark Lawy
Tnder
Supreme Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo. W. Kimmel
Chronicle
Y. T. van Niewaal
H. J. Green
THE
Artcle
Democratic Caucus
J. B. Sullivan
Pleasantville
Narraganset Bay
Township
City Hall
Pella, Iowa
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