Newton council transacts routine business and health report
The Newton City Council in regular session approved payment of numerous bills to local contractors and suppliers, confirmed appointments in the fire department, and adopted a library funding resolution. The meeting covered street, sidewalk, and utility matters, plus rebating taxes for several residents. A Health Department report led to the appointment of L M Failor as Health Physician. a wedding in Des Moines township drew local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & Son
Gardner Governor Co
Mitchell Vance Co
Peeee Ere
Gomook
Jasper & Sons
Eee
Lowa Electric & Cons Co
John Hale
Ccdes Electrical
Ce Atlantic Refining Co
Lambert Bros
Ganeme Es Cranes I. L. Maytag
Thos. Smith
Dan Spencer
James Davidson
Jacob Hollingsworth
Sampeys
Morgan & Hunter
J. B. van Court
Carter & Hussey
W. O. McElroy
Newton Free Public Library
Newton Social Union
Board of Trustees
T. Shaffer
E. W. Ewing
Jos
Frank Osborn
M. Mershon
Lizzie Jack
John Rothrock
Pleasant social at McCalmont home hosts and guests
Miss Winifred McCalmont hosted a Friday afternoon and evening gathering at the South Street residence with Miss Donna and Miss Amy Jack assisting. Guests enjoyed history and literature portraits, name guessing games, a five o'clock luncheon, blue and white decorations, music, and an old fashioned Virginia Reel to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McCalmont
South St
Winifred McCalmont
Donna
Amy Jack
Edith Parvin
Grace Beard
Entertainment at A. M. E. Church Friday program
A. M. E. Church delivers an evening program on Friday the 16th featuring Silver Crescent Quartette, Mary Green, Josie Whitsett, and George Carter with a concluding supper menu of ham sandwiches, bread and butter, pickles, salad, cake, and coffee. Doors open 7, exercises at 7:30, admission free, supper 15 cents. Also ads for porcelain dishes at Houghs Variety, Densmore typewriter rental, and Karl's Clover Tea offered by Wagley and Smead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Crescent Quartette
Mary Green
Josie Whitsett Srs
Iota
Ounce George Carter
Houghs
Linnie Haguewood Deaf Learns Speech by Touch and Name
Linnie Haguewood, a blind deaf pupil, learns to talk using a method similar to Miss Sullivan and Helen Keller. Miss Donald guides Linnie through repeated sounds, then combined speech, aided by touch to identify objects, people, and concepts. Despite challenges, Linnie speaks rapidly with her teacher and displays strong math skills, dress sense, and memory of faces. The article also notes Mrs. Townsend hosting tea for elderly Newton settlers and honors Mother Hestwood from Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Donald
Miss Sullivan
Miss Keller
Linnie
Sioux Falls
Donald
Newton
Return of Conductor H A Colt to Nickel Line
After a health leave in the southwest H A Colt resumes his longtime role as conductor on the Nickel Line. Billie White filled in during his absence, praised as a capable fill-in on the Central route. Businesses advertise carriage repairs, painting services, and local remedies including Shiloh's Vitalizer and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, with local shops Wagley & Smead and Fine & Waldron promoting household cleaning and carpet work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Colt
Southwest
Colorado
New Mexico
Central
Billie White
Central Line
Karl's Clover Root Tea testimonial claims relief from nervousness and bodily troubles
Mrs S A Sweet of Hartford Connecticut reports that Karl's Clover Root Tea calmed her nerves and steadied her nervous system. She also suffered from constipation kidney and bowel trouble but the tea cleaned her system thoroughly and helped her rapidly regain health and strength. Sold by Wagley and Smead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Wagley and Smead
Grace Hellyer dies at Newton. Sherman township loss
Mrs. Alice Hellyer sorrow deepens as daughter Grace Hellyer dies last Saturday at home in Sherman township and is buried at Newton cemetery after funeral at the Presbyterian church. Grace, born August 23 1875, taught school before mental illness and consumption shortened her life. She joined Newton Presbyterian Church in 1886 and remained active in faith. She leaves her mother Fred and five sisters, including Mrs May Murdock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robert A. Telfer
Prairie City
Anna Telfer
Wim. Grary
Geo. Frary
A. M. Shea
M. E. Church
Mary Telfer
Methodist Episcopal Church
W.O. Rule
A. B.richards
Floy Frary
Henry Reasoner
Reasner
Alice Hellyer
Miss Grace
Sherman Township
Newton Cemetery
E. J. Rice
Presbyterian Church
Miss Hellyer
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Presbyterian Church of
Newton
Fred
May Murdock
Min
Awnings and Chamberlain Remedies Mentioned in Ads
An assortment of old advertisements and endorsements appears. Awnings offered with complete installation from Newton Iowa maker Dott A F Coppensmith addresses shade needs for plate glass windows. Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised by J W Vaug n of Oakton Kentucky and widely sold by Wagley and Smead, touting its benefits and widespread household use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Coppersmith
Newton
Iowa
Chamberlain
J. W. Vaugn
Oakton
Wagley & Smead
Will Notice for Mary F. Wing er in Jasper County Iowa
Notice is given that an instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Mary F. Wing er, deceased, will be presented for proof on April 20, 1897, in the District Court of Jasper County Iowa. J A Mattern, Clerk. Geo W Harlan, deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Wininger
District Court
Jasper County
Iowa
J. A. Mattern
Clerk District Court
Geo. W. Harlan
Newton
Jasper
State OF
F. R. Witmer
O. H. Witmer
H. S. Winslow
B. Battels
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council
Failor
Healh
J. R. McDonald
C. E. Curry
W. G. Lyday
Street and Ailey
Taylor-Newell Co
Fire, Water and Electric Committee
Ker
F. A. Long
L. M. Failor
Kent
Densmore Typewriter
Remington
W. M. GileEs
Newton, Ia
Heaven
Helen Keller
Helen
Council Bluffs
Inez
Edith
Fay Hellyer
J. H W. Fugard
Mncarher
Mann's Building
W. G. Mann
Harry P. Uncapher
Shiloh
W. H. Weaver
U. S. Church
Dillsburg
Waglry & Smead
Fine & Waldron
Croup
Grace Hellyer
R. J. Warren
Pleasant Brook
N. Y
Houck's Restaurant
South Side
Public Square
Hargrave's
East Side Square
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Chase National Bank
New York City
American Trust & Savings Bank
Chicago
Valley Nat'l Bank
Bankers Iowa State Bank
Votal
I. R. Wittmer
B. Barres
K. Battels
Jessie Besack
Midland Monthly
Vean
Johngon Brigham
Des Mm
Bonett
Lunn & CO
Munn & Co.ce
Scientific American
York
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