Knights of Pythias Mourn Loss and Memorial Plans
A Pella fair era tribute notes the loss of a respected member, Sam McKinley, a Knight of Pythias from Domain of Ohio. Memorial services are set for September 29 at 2:30 p.m. in Castle Hall to honor his life and dedication to the order's principles. The notice extends fraternal condolences and calls Knights to uphold the order's ideals in his memory.
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Tlantic
Knights of
Sam McKinley
Apion Lodge
Ohio
Iis
Castle Hall
Knights Inomain
Rder
Ogemost
Frank Porterfifi
Garden City Gun Club Tournaments October 15–17
Garden City Gun Club announces a three day tournament in October with a two day program and a third day live bird shoots. The event features targets with varied entry fees and prizes including 10 live birds for top prizes and a smokers gathering on the evening of October 16. American Rules will be used with expert traps and the Sargeant system. Manager J J Sueeny and cashier Frep C Warrney oversee the event.
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Garden City Gun Club
J. J. Sueeny
Frep C. Warrney
Central University Forms Conservatory of Music
George Francis Sadler and Zoe Tansey join Central University to create a conservatory of music offering public courses in piano theory and composition with Sadler as director and Tansey as voice instructor and chorus director. A chorus class, private piano and voice instruction, and performances receive early emphasis.
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New Music Department
George Francis Sadler
Zoe Tansey
Central University
Co-operative Lecture and Entertainment Bureau
Omaha
Nebraska
Geo
Francis Sadler
Carroll Sentinel
Sadler
Aye
Geo. F. Sadler
Tinley
Gi Fx. Sadler
Y. M
YW. C. A
Organ fund grows for Second Reformed Church
The Second Reformed Church plans a fine pipe organ after renovations. The choir has pledged 200 dollars and 350 dollars is in hand. Concerts will add 100 dollars, totaling 650 dollars toward a 1000 dollar goal. Prof Kuyper solicits donations, including nonmembers.
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A. P. Kuyper
New Boiler Installed for Pella Electric Plant
The electric light plant has received a new boiler and will be placed in position soon. When installed it will provide two separate plants, ensuring continuous service and easier maintenance. The article urges all night service to improve reliability for Pella residents.
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Des Moines
Zack Mulhall
Indiana Territory
Pella
Enlarge This Week to Aid Advertisers and Subscribers
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper shows a push to enlarge the issue to accommodate advertisers and provide more value to subscribers. It mentions extending to twelve pages, boosting revenue, and keeping content up to date for city readers.
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Lake Prairie District
Porter
Enlatge
Tennesse Old Homestead on Southern Stage
A Thursday Oct 3 show features Iola Pomeroy leading a cast of well known actors. The production is a natural sentimental drama praised for humane characters and strong ensemble acting. The New York Herald called it A Tennessee Old Homestead and critics note its vivid, flesh and blood characters.
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Iola Pomeroy
The
New York Herald
Tennessee
Allen Dale
New York World
New York
A Romance of Coon Hollow at Pella Opera House
Thursday October 3 features Callahan’s production of A Romance of Coon Hollow at the Pella Opera House with New York stage success, an eight season run, a strong cast led by Iola Pomeroy, and unique electric scenes. seats at Allen & Stubenrauch’s.
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Pella Opera House
Callahan
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Iola Pomeroy
Allen & Stubenrauch’s
A Gentleman’s Quick Apology On Streetcar
A gentleman stepping onto a streetcar accidentally trods a young lady’s feet and quips that she should have feet large enough to be seen. The scene unfolds with her smiles and a rapid shift in mood as she endures the sharp remark in a crowded car.
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Mason City Star
Improving Dairy Products Iowa bulletin studies milk purity and separators
The Iowa Agricultural College Dairy Department reports in Bulletin No 59 on the bacteriological study of the creamery milk supply and issues about impurity causes in several creameries. It covers milk purification by centrifugal separators and offers practical guidance for producers and creamerymen. Free copies available from the Iowa Experiment Station in Ames.
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Iowa Agricultural College
Eckles
Iowa
Ames
Real estate bargain near school and church in Iowa
Property four miles northeast of a house with barn and outbuildings offers three good mills and proximity to a school and church. A bargain if taken soon. Contact T. B. Krrcuina in Pella Iowa or F. M. Hutt in Taintor Iowa. 13-at.
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T. B. Krrcuina
Pella
Iowa
F.M. Hutt
Taintor
Egg and butter market boosts farmers in Pella
Pella enjoys a top egg and butter house as surrounding farmers bring eggs for two cents per dozen more than Ottumwa rival Swift. Rhynsburger plans cannling and cash or merchant orders to stabilize prices, encouraging daily egg gathering and promising butter price gains for producers and housewives. Also reports Mrs. Starkenburg’s sudden death at 69 from heart disease, funeral at First True Reformed Church with Rev. Kt officiating.
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Pella
Mr. Rhynsburger
Swift
Ottumwa
Rhynsburger
Coon Hollow a Big Production at Opera House Next Week
The big production Coon Hollow, a natural comedy drama, travels with a large acting company led by Iola Pomeroy. It features elaborate scenic effects a Mississippi steam boat race and a moonlit Coon Hollow scene. Seats are on sale at Allen & Stubenrauch.
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Coon Hollow
Tennessee
Farm rental notice seeks good farmer in Mahaska County
A 435 acre farm in Mahaska County is offered for rent to a capable farmer. For details write Joux Coakey at 132 Newton Iowa. Hoopeston Illinois, pays its mayor 50 cents yearly and councilmen 25 cents each. the town has never had a saloon and is unlikely to buy a drink.
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Mahaska County
Oskaloosa Times
Joux Coakey
Newton
Iowa
Hoopeston, Ill
Business Opportunities for All in Midwest Rail Regions
Advertises opportunities along the Chicago Great Western Railway in Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri for farmers and business people with capital. Highlights creamery and miller roles plus locations for general merchandise hardware harness hotels banks and stockbuyers. Encourages correspondence and maps. Contact W J Reap industrial agent 604 Endicott Bldg St Paul Minn. Also promotes six gold band glass tumblers with Success Baking Powder at Palace Restaurant.
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Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Chicago Great Western
United States
W. J. Reap
Industrial Agt
Endicott Buy
St. Paul, Minn
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J. H. Reay
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J. P. Elmers
Chicago
Moines
Secretary Porter
Pella Fair
Bruinekool
Lenox
Pella Automatic Straw Stacker Co
Bourkens
Foshier Bro's
Marysville
Poultry
Ivas
A. Renaud
Murer
B. M. Vailer
Waltham
Riverside
Jewel
Villian
Harry Hammontree
Marion County
the Times
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de Cook
Dan Unsicker
Marion Co
Fred Brown
Emma J. Thomassen
Near Prairie City
R. F. Chambers
Old Town
Bauman’s Cafe
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Wchl Hook
Jasper County
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P. A. Renaud
P. ‘A. Renaud
Starkenburg
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