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Newspaper

Newton Record

Location

Newton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1897

Page

2

Miss Mollie Dupuis Surprise Party in Newton

Miss Mollie Dupuis, living with her uncle N. T. Lawrence while at Newton Normal College, enjoyed a surprise party Thursday night attended by about twenty six friends. The gathering featured games, refreshments, and a pleasant time before her imminent departure for Illinois.

Mollie Dupuis Misa Dupuis N. T. Lawrence Newton Jilliinois St. Stephens Episcopal Church Allen Judd Presbyterian Parsonage E. J. Rice Chas H. Killgore Mary Conn Jesse Killgore William Conn Lon Parsons Farm Killgore A. F. Coppersmith Missouri Tent and Awning Co St. Louis Coppersmith

Election of Officers at Newton Social Union

The Newton Social Union holds its semi annual election of librarian and superintendents on Wednesday April 7 at 3 00 pm All members urged to be present. Secry.

Newton Social Union Sec’y

Des Moines Visit Highlights Local Figures

Mirs Freda Edmonson visits Des Moines today while Mr. and Mrs. C Sloanaker spend the day in the city.

Mirs Freda Edmonson Des Moines Mrs. C. Sloanaker

Gratitude to Kind Friends After Bereavement

The Runyan family expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for their help in the death and burial of Willie Runyan. The family names M. C. Runyan, A. T. Kynvan, and others for support during this difficult time.

Willie Siks. M.C, Runyan A. T. Kvnvan

Untimely death of Lillian M Harrah in Indiana roots noted

Lillian M Harrah adopted by Nev C C Harrah and wife died Tuesday March 30 after a nine month illness with consumption. Born April 26 1881 in Indiana she came to Illinois nine years ago via Illinois Children's Aid Society. Funeral Thursday at 1 PM with Rev Cowan and Rev Rice. interment Wittemberg cemetery. Mrs Charlie Hart farewells marked by a social gathering in her honor before departure to Blackfoot Idaho.

W. FP. Harrah Peoria Des Moines Harrah & Stewart Mfg. Co Lillian Harrah Charles Roy J. A. Fisher C. V. Cowan J.T. Minor Mabel Audubon Lillian M. Harrah Lillian Nev.c.c Harrah Indiana Ilinois Children's Aid Society Congregational Church Cowan M. E. Church Rev. Rice Presbyterian Wittemberg Cemetery

Shull Boy Severely Hurt Riding Colt

Wm. Th. Shull, 17, son of J. H. Shull, was thrown from a fractious colt last Sunday afternoon and broke his wrist. The injury will limit use of his right arm for some time. Newton Business Men meet Friday April 9 1897 at City Hall 7 30 p.m.

Wm. TH. Shull J. H. Shull Will Newton Newton Business Men’s Association City Hall

Notice of Will Proof for Mary E F Wingering

Notice to all concerned that the Last Will and Testament of Mary E F Wingering, deceased, will be presented for proof on April 7 during the April Term of the District Court of Jasper County Iowa. Clerk J A Mattern 612, Deputy Gro W Harlan.

Mary EF. Win- Inger District Court Jasper County Iowa J. A. Mattern Gro. W. Harlan

Local notes reflect illness travel and community events

Ort Garret is sick and may not recover while friends fear the worst. Oska loosa visitor Mrs. John Targart recalls a busy week as Myrr Hiskey and Albert Taft return for spring break from college. Wheat sowing is anticipated late in the week as Grandma Kirkpatric remains very ill. The death of Mabel Hook is announced with her funeral planned Thursday. Marriage licenses issued to Kilgore Conn, Frary Telfer.

Ort Garret John Targart Oskaloosa Myrr Hiskey Albert Taft Mary Reed Chicago John Sentry Old Forbes Anna Hawkins Nebraska Fred Whitehead Grandma Kirkpatric Daisy Swales Scarbrough Mary Anderson Guthrie Co Hook Home Mabel Hook Knepper Des Moines John Honnold Reasnor Lizzie Moore Mary Cramer Reasner Minnie Darnell Adair John Estle Ladies Missionary Society of the U. P. Church The Baptist Church

CATTLE HOGS SHIPPED TO CHICAGO AND TOWN NEWS

Charlie Dammier shipped cattle and hogs to Chicago last Wednesday. Newton and surrounding notes include visits by Ruth Albee age 3, Stephen Allen, W. P. Sparks, Milton Vanscoy, Pearl Vanscoy, Frank Gifford, Peter Kroes, A. C. Trevits, L. Albee, J. F. Denniston, J. H. FrGarp, and others. Local ads promote Delft water colors, oats, cereals, meals, carriage work, insurance, millinery, and farm supplies. Dr A H Weber to visit April 7 for eye exams. sale and rental notices. and house cleaning services.

Charles Adams Pearl Phillips Pleasant Chapel C. V. Cowan M. E. Parsonage D. V. White Maie Oskaloosa John Scharf Handiey Des Moines L. O. Rogers Colfax Mobberly Chicago Frank Clements Iowa City IS. U. Law School M. C. Fehleisen Boone Madrid H. R. Maynald Kellogg Nellie Reynolds Murphy Grace Russell Charlie Dammier Ruth Albee J. F. Albee Stephen Allen W. P. Sparks Kuldu Milton

Grand millinery opening and local ads in Burns Hough's Newton Iowa

A collage of advertisements and notices spanning seeds at Burns and Sorghum at Houghs. Promotions include a grand millinery opening Tuesday and Wednesday next week and Mrs J C Thompson listed. Also calls for Monarch sliced peace cream at Houghs, Burns flour, farm loan offers, awning services, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy testimonials from Pleasant Brook NY dealers Wagley & Smead.

J. C. Thompson R. J. Warren Pleasant Brook N. Y Wagley & Smead

Karl's Clover Root Tea and Shiloh's Cure Ad

An old advertisement testifies the tea quiets nerves and cleanses the system aiding recovery from constipation kidney and bowel troubles. It touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a pleasant laxative and Shiloh's Cure as a trusted cough remedy with high sales claims and Wagley & Smead as sellers.

Karl S. A. Sweet Hartford Conn Wagley & Smead

Be Not Deceived by a Cough and Croup Cure

An advertisement warns against neglecting coughs hoarseness or croup and promotes Shiloh's Cure as a timely remedy. Sold by Wagley and Smead for quick relief and to spare trouble.

Shiloh Croup Wagley & Smead W. H. Weaver U. B. Church Dillsburg

Military group presents A Texas Steer at Listers Opera House

The Military company will present A Texas Steer at Listers Opera House Friday April 9 to meet immediate expenses. Tickets are 25 cents with no extra charge for reserved seats. Turn out and fill the house.

Lister's Opera House

Our Millinery Opening Delayed by Illness of Trimmer

Our millinery opening is postponed due to the trimmer's illness until Thursday Friday and April 8 9 and 10. Josie Wright.

Josie Wright

Spring millinery styles debut at grand opening

The latest spring millinery styles were shown at the grand opening held March 30 and 31. Mrs. J. C. Thompson, 35t2.

J.C. Thompson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Newton and Vicinity H. L. Yarger Atchison, Kan Board of Church Extension Lutheran Church Clara Sigler Mansfield Ohio George Clark John Buchanan J. R. Wheeler T. J. Wheeler M. Porter Pella A. T. Klein Rev S.S. Huffman U. B Union Church Carrie Witmer Frank Howard Witmer Mingo Tianna Young Lydia Keeton F. T. Miller Killbutt John A. Crookham Walter Jackson Killduff Chris Bergman Near Laurel Anna Kendig Greencastle Will Widell E. A. Slater Wayne Nebr J. E. McKinney A. F. Callison E. R. Callison Ella Turner Winterset Mabel Gilson Sanborn S. W. Jones John Roberts Monroe Will Hitchcock Colfax Tribune Friend Hitchcock Lily May Lacey Henr Kissel Harry Longfellow Col H. G. Griffin Cambridge Ezra Adkins Tip Moore Guy Lain J. W. Geiger Marion Order of the Fred Young J. G. Guthrie Des Moinees Ralph Larimer Ollie Schriner of W. K. Widell M. E. Penquite Grinnell Miss Pear Forbes W. R. Hibbs Mitchellville W. J. Snooks Charlie Hart C. W. Hart Plumb and Vine Streets Black Foot Idaho M. KE. Church Miller Chas. H. Kilgore W.G. Frary Anna Telfer Frank Gifford Peter Kroes Kapple A. C. Trevits L. Albee Palo Alto J. F George Denniston Boston W. Jackson Delft McCardell & Meredith's J. H. FrGarp Froano & Brown Uncapher's Mann's Building Burns W. G. Mann Harry P. McaPuen Sylvester EK. Hinshaw W. E. Hinshaw Whient & Lufkin Hough's A. H. Weber Weber Westbrook Hough Pillsbury’s Fine & Waldron Emery & Carter Reryoun Hough’s Monarch Fucaro & Brown Maud A. F Newton, Towa Davis A. Sveen Henry St Alton Chamberlain Stone D. B. Fisk & Co
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