Newtonian notes and visits from townsfolk in 1897
Uncle Tommy Vanatta and family return from Kansas noting mother’s health improved and delight in winter visit. Mrs. Anderson returns from Nelson after visiting her daughter and recounts Jasper county ties. Local improvements on the square at Mrs. Ben Jones’s building and community events including G A R meeting and Dr. John lecture highlighted.
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Tommy
Martha Vanatta
Kansas
Abe Young
Lyons
Richard Kiddoo
Oswego
Mother Vanatta
R. C. Anderson
Arthur Hough
Harry McCardell
Nelson
W. H. Carr
Jasper County
Dr. Weber
Newton
Wm. R. Manning
Chicago
Manning
Washington, D.C
J. H. Jayne
Marshall County
Board of Supervisors
J. W. Allfree
J. Reinschmidt
Rosa D. Sperling
Valeria
A. M. Hough
Arthur
F. L. Spaits
Marshalltown
John McLain
Colfax
John Whitsett
Herman Meinberg
Hollis Joy
Lynnville
Local Newton Ads and Notices Highlight April Week
Burns offers fine mixed tea and various groceries while Houghs stocks tinware and flour. Community notices include fire department meeting on April 16, a mandolin club event, a dancing and church program, plus local marriages, arrivals, and upcoming lectures by John P. D. John at the M E church.
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Newton Fire Department
F. S. Harvey
SPECIAL OFFER BRINGS HOMESTEAD FREE TO JASPER FARMERS
The Record offers Jasper county farmers a free Homestead subscription until January 1, 1808 for current Record subscribers paid in advance to that date or by settling arrears. New subscribers in Jasper county who are not Homestead subscribers receive the Homestead from signup through January 1, 1808 at no extra charge. The Record costs $1.00 yearly in advance and mail subscriptions are promptly receipted. Do not delay.
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Record
United States
John P. D. John
M. E. Church
Ord
Jasper County
Eith
Farmers’ Institute
Iowa
C. C. Cole
Supreme Court of Iowa
Des Moines
John Downie
G. W. Franklin
H. C. Bishop
I. A. Kent
Richard Bakerly
A. A. Berry
W. M. Couch
J. R. Staneley
Arnold Bros
C. M. Mather
Jolly Party at Tennant’s Cafe Tonight
A crowd of young people have planned an elaborate evening to settle old scores. The evening will start at the home of David Evans with social time until ten, then move to Tennant’s cafe for a banquet with music and toasts. Hosts include Mrs. E. Earley and several Misses. guests includeEarnest Barney Ed Geise Geo Pomeroy Horace Shepherd Roy Hazelton Bert Reed Guy Lain Adolph Behner Thede Callison Hansel Rouze and Grant Atwood.
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Tennant’s
David Evans
E. Earley
Olivia Russell
Grace Russell
Sadie Callison
Minnie Callison
Mattie Earley
Lettie Earley
Mame Evans
Sadie Evans
Etta Blair
Lulu Blair
Maude Ewing
Alice Wintersteen
Virginia Russell
Messrs
Earnest Barney
Wagley and Smead Ad Mentions Wallpaper and Laundry
A fragment notes Wagley and Smead advertise Cardinal and Gilt Wallpaper and Wing's Model Laundry offers lace curtain cleaning and stretching services. The brief hints at home decor and textile care options with two local vendors.
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Wing
Wagley & Smead’s
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Geo. Kelly
Omaha
A.O. U. W. Hall
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E.G. Pearson
Clarence
Kellogg
Wm. Mendenhall
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Lynn Grove
Dr. Boyd
Mainst
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Monroe Mirror
Nora Preston
Dick Baum
Will Reeves
Baldrich
Brooklyn
A. J. Dickson
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Jos. Rayburn
Clint
Smith
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Olive Street
John Compter
Metz
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Winters
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Dennis & Agar
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Hindorff
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Monarch
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Maud S
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Josh Wincut
Delft
McCardell & Meredith's
Newton Normal College
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Josie Wright
Oriental Commandry No
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Knight Allan Judd
W. G. Work
Henry McFarland
Charles McFarland
Sherri B. Drew
M. A. Reynolds
Lime City
E. L. Keagy
Frank Carpenter
John Emery
Garden Seeds A Burns
A. H. Weber
Weber
L. B. Westbrook
Wagley& Smead’s
Wagley and Smead
Lottie A. Long
J. W. Long
Loring Krickbaum
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Taylor-Newel
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Muscatine
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M. A. McCord
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Tion Price
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Newton Record
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
America
Emery & Carter
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Special Institute
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Wing's Model Laundry
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