Fiery blaze alarms Pella hotel opera house crowd
A basement fire at a Pella hotel adjacent opera house caused chaos as water pumps and volunteers fought the flames. Firemen reported a small dry goods box incendiary origin after Snap Mann and John den Adel discovered smoke and called for help. Police seek a suspect amid rumors of arson and threat to the block.
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Pella
Opera
Snap Mann
John den Adel
L. H. Vollmar
Des Moines
Cox
New Sharon Minister Arrested in Des Moines Case
A New Sharon minister Rev. All Crithelon was arrested yesterday morning by Sheriff Valentines of Oskaloosa and a Des Moines officer, along with Mrs. M. Fy Merrick of Fremont. The two were taken to Des Moines for formation sworn to by Mrs. Shopper.
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Oskaloosa
Critchloe
Free Methodist Church
New Sharon
Des Moines
Sherrif Valentines
Oskalogsa
Critehlon
M. Fy ‘Merrick
Fremont
Painful accident costs worker two fingers at wagon factory
Marinus Van der Heiden, a worker at Buerkens Wagon Factory, lost two middle fingers while repairing a shaping machine for wagon spokes last Monday afternoon. The hand was severely lacerated, necessitating amputation of the third finger at the second joint and removal of the second finger at the first joint, with flesh cleared from the middle joint to the end. He was treated by Dr. W. L. Allen and will be unable to work for some time.
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Marinus van der Heiden
Buerkens
W. L. Allen
Debut of The Juvenile Band Delights Pella Crowd
The Juvenile Band's first appearance in Pella drew a large crowd at the DeBruyn building last Saturday. Over fifty supper boxes sold by M Porter raised nearly thirty four dollars with little expense, and the old band provided a short concert in the park before backing the juveniles. Despite challenges from crowd size dim lighting and the older players standing behind them the juveniles performed creditably earning hearty applause. The two bands then merged into a forty five piece group, a strong show for a town of Pella's size, signaling promising future prospects for a local band.
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DeBruyn
M. Porter
Pella
Dirk Rietveld Dies At Howell Station Farm Home
An elderly resident, Dirk Rietveld, living south of the Des Moines river bridge near Howell station, died Friday after a prolonged illness. A large Pela funeral attendance followed Monday afternoon at Bethel, with interment at Van Lint cemetery.
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Des Moines River Bridge
Howell Station
Dirk Rietveld
Pela
Bethel
Ook
Plage
Accidental derailment as engine mounts flat car
Last Friday afternoon an attempt to load a traction engine onto a flat car ended with the engine and car tipping after a single linked pulling apparatus misbalance. Arthur Van Houweling and Arthur Van Zee witnessed the mishap which left the engine slightly damaged with broken springs and pipes and the rest of the car largely unharmed.
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Arthur van Houweling
Arthur van Zee
Mrs McCorkle Seeks Marion Recorder Post Again
Mrs A M McCorkle, Democratic candidate for Marion County recorder, has long ties with local business. She served as deputy 1897 to 1900, then filled an unexpired term, won 1904 by a large majority, and expects a bigger win in 1900 with strong public support. She plans to attend the Pella fair to renew acquaintances.
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M. M. McCorkle
Marion County
Board of Supervisors
McCorkle
Miss Catherine Van der Ploeg Dead at 21 in City
The remains of Miss Catherine Van der Ploeg arrived last Saturday from Idaho. She sought relief for her health in that region but died after a period of decline. She was about 21, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I Van der Ploeg. Funeral services were held at the Second Christian Reformed Church Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. Vah de Kieft, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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Catherine van der Ploeg
Idaho
I. van der Ploeg
Second
Christian Reformed Church
A. Vah de Kieft
Salad Banquet Sparks Curiosity at Central College
A group of Alethian ladies at a Central boarding hall hosted a private dining event in the hall’s dining room with permission from Mrs. Kruger. The scene centered on preparations and eager anticipation among the female students, while male friends were notably absent.
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Central
Plessi
Wormhoudt and Strickler Open New Ed dyville Store
Wormhoudt and Strickler opened a new clothing house in Ed dyville with a grand Thursday opening. About 1000 people attended as Prof Philips’ band played. the store, linked with Pella Newton and Kahoka outlets, promises low prices and wide assortment from freshly furnished, well lighted rooms.
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Philips’ Corret Band
Pella
Newton
Kahoka
Messrs
George Huffmire and His Dogs Train Fire Suspects
Newton man George Huffmire and his pack of bloodhounds were summoned by telephone to Ogden Lawn Monday morning to locate those suspected of setting several stacks of gain on fire nearby. Farmers were deeply alarmed by the repeated arson incidents and expect a stiffer response if the culprits are caught.
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George Huffmire
George Huifmire
Blood Hounds
Newton
Ogden Lawn
Reported Kuropatkin Czar farewell Baltic tour sings
A fragmentary reported message purports to quote General Kuropatkin to the Czar. It claims the Baltic fleet is on a farewell tour and will soon reach the front, with the idea of it being the last appearance. The verse is framed as a parody to The Star Spangled Banner.
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Kuropatkin
Pat
Port Arthur
City council reconvenes over mulct law permits
A special session chaired by Mayor Huber with Councillors Slob Van Zante Veenstra van der Meide and A O Van Iouwelinge adopted permits for mulct law operators after noting prior omissions. Petitioners H J Van Vilet and P Jansen had initially been refused due to missing treasury receipts but compliance prompted approval after reconsideration.
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Slob
van Zante
Veenstra
van der Meide
A. O. van Iouwelinge
Huber
H. J. van Vilet
P. Jansen
General Invitation at Green & Son Store in October
A General Invitation from Nf. J. Green & Son invites friends to meet at their store on the northeast corner of the square during the fore part of October. Dolors open Saturday October 8th. Bargains will be served. Welcome everybody.
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Nf. J. Green & Son
Climate update notes mixed corn crop progress in Des Moines
Crop Billet reports near normal temperatures with a frost line reached on the 21st but cloud cover spared immature crops. Wind and hail on the 19th caused some damage in a limited area as three fourths of planted corn remains safe. Warm dry weather could help late corn mature though some loss is anticipated.
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Des Moines
Towa
Dan Patch Alive and Well After Illness at Topeka
Dan Patch the famed pacer recovered quickly after a severe illness seen in Topeka Kansas. Owner M W Savage announced that after five miles of jog work the horse was strong and expected to race again at Springfield Illinois on October 6 and in further dates. A letter cited three veterinarians declaring recovery and noted the Topeka diagnosis and swift return to form. Stand privileges at the state fair were in demand amid notable activity at Des Moines.
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Dan Patch
Des Moines
Topeka
Kansas
M. W. Savage
Dan Pateh
Ife
Dan
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Kan
Huis
Fair Week Ads and Local Happenings Noted
M Huyser visits the fair with the Chronicle as Keables drug store and Vander Linden bazaar advertise for fair goers. Secretary Porter organizes free and tented entertainments at the fair grounds. H J Green & Son will open in Muntingh building October 8 with a full dry goods line. The college music and elocution recital is urged for Pella. Rev Duboc praised. L A Garrison presides. Mr Wagaman to Arizona after osteopathic treatment by Dr Martin.
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Keables’ Drug Store
Vander Linden’s
Porter
W. K. Wagaman
C. K. Martin
Lynnville
Kansas City Live Stock Market Sees Week of Mixed Cattle Prices
Kansas City reports begin with a week drop of 10 to 20 cents in general cattle markets due to high receipts of 27,000 head. After Monday the market recovered with feeders and good stock cattle regaining losses, and demand cleared yards by Saturday. Fewer than 9,000 head carried over, with stock calves making up half, while medium to poor quality calves remained the weakest segment.
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Chronicle
Kansas City
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A. M. McCorkle
Wormhoudt's New Store
Karopatkin
Fair Grounds
H. Kuyper & Son
M. Huyser
Sulley
H. J. Green & Son
Muntingh
St. Louis
Rev. Duboc
L. A. Garrison
Pella Steam Laundry
North Mala
St. P. S
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