Obituary Tribute to Joel W Deweese Chronicle
A Nebraska notice from the State Journal presents Joel W. Deweese as a principled and respected lawyer, praised as one of Nebraska’s greatest men. He is described as conscientious, steadfast, and trusted, with a broad circle of friends and no enemies. Vander Linden, a notable lumber merchant, arrived from Alton, Illinois to visit Sioux County relatives and friends before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol
W. Dweeses
S. Vanderkolk
Avia
Neb
Deweese
Joel W. Weese
Water loo to Chariton Rail Line Proposal Seeks 140 Miles
A proposed 140 mile rail line would connect Water loo Traer Toledo Tama Grinnell Sully Pella Howell Dur ham Attica Columbia Olmitz Chariton with eight new shipping stations and link eight major Iowa systems. It promises lower coal costs, regional development, and tax benefits for Lake Prairie Township while offering direct access to St Louis and markets for grain and livestock. The plan calls for private investment, not donations, and emphasizes regional economic growth and improved distribution.
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Waterloo
Traer
Toledo
Tama
Sheridan
Grinnell
Sully
Pella
Howell
Durham
Attica
Columbia
Olmitz
Chariton
Iowa
Ill
Lake Prairie
St. Louis
Chicago
Public School Opens With Large Attendance in City
The city school opened Monday September gth with large attendance. Nineteen teachers are employed this year, assigned across Webster building and Lincoln building with principals and staff listed. Oak Grove pupils are transported to Lincoln each day to save costs. The work starts nicely and promises a successful year as the New Model Studio opens next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Dorothy Wormboudt
Brooks
Jennie Harrison
Lynn Platt
Lillie Michk
Lincoln
Lily Viersen
Kate Ver Heul
Leona Vander Linden
Martha’ Ver Heul
Family Reunion Honors Mrs Wells on 72nd Birthday
A quiet Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs S H Dickey honors Mrs R A Wells on her 72nd birthday. Born in 1835 in Ross County Ohio she has lived in Iowa 52 years mainly in Marion County. Attendees include Benson and Benson families Wiley Robinson Davis Dickey and others from Boone Lenox Knoxville Des Moines and surrounding areas. Mrs Wells received many useful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Dickey
R. A. Wells
Ross County
Ohio
Wells
Iowa
Marion County
Wm. Benson
G. Z. Benson
Anna Wiley
Des Moines
M. J., Robinson
E. M. Davis
Boone
Pearl Benson
Lenox
Wm. Miller
Patterson and Son
Knoxville
Wm. Dickey
A. P. Dickey
Maude Blackman
Prompt Settlement After Lightning Strikes Farms
Settlement completed for Aart van Steenis and others with Continent al Insurance Co through agent S J Jelsma totaling payouts for barns struck by lightning windstorms and livestock losses. Recommends the company for reliable insurance as H Vander Linden finishes a large two story house and P D Crolls complete plastering. Gaass advertises underwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aart van Steenis
Aart van Pearsem
G. A. Kolenbrander
Leendert Hackert
G. Bezemer
G. B. Arkema
P. J. van Steenwijk
Abraham A. Bogaards
Janis Knoot
S. J. Jelsma
Continental Insurance Co
J. Jelsma
Eleventh Reunion Ties To 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs Tom W Cox recalls twenty five years since their wedding on Sept 11 and the 3rd Iowa first reunion at Oskaloosa. This year the 33d Iowa joined in, honoring the Coxes on their 25th anniversary with a joint reunion in their hometown. Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.
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Tom W. Cox
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Cox
33D
Mrs. Cox
Meeting to plan South road to Des Moines river
Notice invites all parties interested in improving the South road to the Des Moines river to meet at Van Zee school house on Monday evening Sept 23 at 730 pm to lay plans and elect a manager to begin work promptly. By order of Committee.
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Des Moines
van Zee
Overall Factory Proposal For Commercial Club Directors
A proposition was made to the Commercial Club directors this week to raise 10000 dollars by selling 2000 shares for an overall factory that would pay dividends from the start. Mr and Mrs A Weeda of Tingley Ia have been visiting with local families for three weeks and returned to Ringgold county early this week. Mr and Mrs R H Spilman and their son Pearl arrived in town Tuesday Pearl has entered college and the Spilmans will visit relatives for a few days. Mrs J H Young is Mr Spilman's niece.
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Pella
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
Oskaloosa
Iowa
J. W. Willits
Oskaloosa Dist
J. M. McClelland
Brother Willits
T. D
Harry Autry
Tice
H. D. Atkins
Winterset
B. H. van Spanckeren, Jr
Chicago
Margaret Moor
Aikins
Indianapolis
Ind
Sioux Co
A. S. Breckenridge
Durham
Ozark
Missouri
Commercial Club
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Joel W. Deweese
Culist
A. H. Weber
Keables’ Drug Store
Cross
Chas. Brodway Rouss
New York
Brodway
Rous
Jershag
Waterloo, Pella and Southwestern Railway
Chariton, Iowa
Fine China
Kuyper
Son
H. Vander Linden
P. D.croll
Ederheimer- Stein
Fassen & den
Adie Co
Gaass
M.vander Linden
Dow Glass
Haasteg
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