Montana and Her Resources and Politics
Col. Manning describes Montana as rich in valleys and minerals with Helena as the capital, Butte a major mining camp, and the state leaning Republican due to rising prosperity. He notes cattle and sheep wealth, strong schools, many saloons, and favorable climate. He cautions against leaving Iowa for Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Manning
U. S
Helena
Last Chance Gulch
Great Northern
The
Northern Pacific
Montana
Butte
Lake Superior
Sherman farmer Ed Parker attempts suicide by razor
Last Monday morning Ed Parker a prosperous Sherman township farmer attempted death by own action by cutting his throat with a razor. Despite watchful friends he fled and nearly collapsed after a quarter mile dash. He later tried to throw himself in a well but was intercepted. His wound is not serious and recovery is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Parker
Sherman Township
Parker
Uncle John Walsh Stricken By Apoplexy
Friends report Uncle John Walsh suffered a light stroke Tuesday evening. He collapsed in his sitting room, doctors Engle and Smead attended, and he remained unconscious for hours but is expected to recover, though still feeble and confined to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Drs. Engle
Smead
Treman Appointed Usher at Fort Madison Penitentiary
O. W. Treman has been named usher at the Fort Madison penitentiary by Warden W. A. Hunter and began duties last Monday. His removal with family from Newton ends years of local ties, though friends regret their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Treman
W. A. Hunter
Fort Madison
Oscar
Newton
Madison Evans
Hough
Fry’s
Resignation of Newton Presbyterian pastor ends long service
Rev. E. J. Rice resigns from Newton Presbyterian church to accept a call at a flourishing Clayton, NL church where he once presided. He plans to leave around May 1, leaving a void many locals, across denominations, regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Rice
Presbyterian Church of
Newton
Clayton
Rice
O. N. Wagley
F. D. Winn
L. D. Baum
van Sanders
H. S. Efnor
A. H. Howard
Frank Carrier
Fred Kennedy
Newton Lodge
A. F
A. M
Galesburg
Will Brown Returns After Thirty-Four Years
Will Brown son of T F Brown long believed dead reappeared after thirty four years. He enlisted in 22d Iowa Co C 1862 then vanished and married soon after. He traveled worldwide including Australia South America Alaska and worked in a mine where he lost an eye. He lived in Hillsboro Oregon recently unaware of Newton changes and his mother’s death. He now stays with his sister Mrs Dr Smith in Kellogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Brown
T. F. Brown
Newton
Capt. Ault
Will
Australia
South America
Alaska
Hillsboro
Oregon
Rip Vanwinkle
Rip
Dr. Smith
Kellogg
Death of Peter Lust at sixty seven in Jasper County
Peter Lust died at his home six miles east of Reasnur on April 7 1898 at age 67 years 7 months and 18 days. Born August 19 1830 in Hessen Darmstadt Beerfel dan Germany he came to America at 14 and settled in Columbus Ohio where he married Kathrine Kammerer in 1848. He had nine children eight surviving. His first wife died in 1873 and he remarried Mary Phifer in 1874. A devout Lutheran who joined the M E Church he lived in Jasper County Iowa for over forty years and was esteemed. His funeral was held April 9 at Tool’s Chapel Rev Wilson Dunlavy and Rev Klooster officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lust
Reasnur
Father Lust
Hessen Darmstadt
Beerfeldan
Germany
America
Columbus
Kathrine Kammerer
Mary Phifer
Jasper County
Iowa
M. KE
Tool's Chapel
Wilson Dunlavy
Klooster
Miss May Moore’s self harm scare shocks Win ters town
Miss May Moore, eighteen, living with her father near the M KE church, took a large dose of rat poison last Tuesday with intent to end her life. Antidotes and overdose treatment saved her. She cited weariness of life as the motive. Presbyterian ladies postpone the scheduled wattle supper to a later date. Freddie Jackson has been ill since Sunday but is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Moore
M. KE. Church
The
Presbyterian Church
Freddie Jackson
McKinley Urges Congress Action on Cuba War Stoppage
The House passed a resolution for presidential authority to end hostilities in Cuba and establish a free government. President McKinley sent a cautious diplomatic message to Congress, asking power to secure a peaceful Cuban settlement and a stable island government with U S military support if needed. General Fitzhugh Lee returned to Washington from Havana to a hero’s welcome with large crowds and ceremonies across Virginia and the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Cuba
Spain
McKinley
Congress
Senate
House
United States
Blanco
Fitzhugh Lee
Washington
Havana
Florida
National Capital
Richmond
Virginia
Rainbow Party at Kellogg Home Ends in Fun
Miss Lida Woodward hosted a rainbow party for friends at her sister Mrs. Charlie Baldwin's Kellogg home. Guests played novel games, enjoyed elaborate lunch, and followed a rainbow string through cupboards and rooms to find partners for dining. They left late, praising the merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Woodward
Kellogg
Charlie Baldwin
Mishap for Newton Man as Dog Upsets Buggy
Harry Poorman was thrown from a buggy when a loose dog darted under the horse in the east part of town last Sunday afternoon. He sustained a severe knee injury but can walk with difficulty. the buggy and horse also suffered damage. The report blames many worthless dogs around Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Poorman
Harry
Newton
Taylor Swain Wedding in Richland Buena Vista
The couple wed Wednesday April 13 at noon at Rev. Cowan's home. Groom Mr. Wm Taylor, a prosperous Richland farmer, marries Miss Nora A Swain, Buena Vista's noted young lady. They will establish housekeeping on the groom's father's farm. Friends wish them long, happy lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowan
Wm. Taylor
Nora A. Swain
Richland
Buena Vista
Manning Returns from Montana Visits Colfax Family
Col. W. K. Manning spent Monday with his mother and sisters in Colfax marking his first visit home since returning from Montana and enjoying a pleasant reunion with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. W. K. Manning
Colfax
Montana
Lily Drill Returns at Easter Program in Church
Eight girls performed the Lily Drill on Easter night at the M. E. church and, by request, the number will be repeated next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col. Manning
Kining
West
J. A. Boatman
Epworth League
M. EK
Mr. Boatman
Mr. B
Wesley Baker
Mt. Pleasant
Chas. E. Downs
Dixon, N1
Galusha Boys
Western Newspaper Union
Wichita
Kansas
Charlie
Downs
Blanche Smith
Chicago
Leora Crabtree
Marshalltown
Congregational Church
Emmett
Killduff
M. E. Choir
Thompson Bros
Clark’s Bank
Col. Ryan
Frank Failor
Frank
Fair Ground Road
Ryan
George Sells Davis
Des Moines
D. L. Clark’s
George
United Presbyterian Church
H.H. Bell
J. A. Wiley
Ade Richards
Broadhead Wis
Knights of Pythias
Wm. Benefiel
N. A. Wells
Terris
Dickinson County
Lake Okoboji
Father Benefiel
Henry Kissel
Augusta
Indiana
Fred
Ollie
Henry
Boy's Good Reading Society
G. L. Bates
Daugters
Claudie
Nellie
St. Augustine
Fla
N. Townsend
Fry
Mr. Rich
Illinois
Geo. W. Parsons
Henry McFarland
Addie
E. C. Brooks
Montezuma
Brooks
J. A. Meredith
Lyonville
Joe Fisher
Jesus
Holy Angels
Heaven
Rainbow Party
Taylor—Swain
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!