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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
1
Newton residents attend sewing gatherings, family updates, and visits. Edw. Parker recovers from self-inflicted wounds with plans for sanitarium treatment. Mrs. Hough and Mrs. McCalmont report health gains and sad news. Births, migrations, and local fireside events mingle with church notices, lectures, and a political primary.
Washington reports Minister Woodford handed his passports in Madrid and will depart, signaling Madrid may reject the ultimatum. The North Atlantic squadron is ordered to blockade Cuban ports as Congress approves armed action and Iowa National Guard mobilization plans proceed.
Rea Cowan’s colt broke its halter and ran loose last Friday near the greenhouse. A well-meaning but misguided woman tried to stop it with her apron, sending the animal and a nearby buggy into a collision with an express wagon. The colt escaped but was later found grazing by Mrs. Desmond’s roadside.
Fred, a Newton boy and only son of a leading local colored family, marries a Chicago-born bride whose mother is a prominent A M E church minister’s wife. The couple plans a story and a half cottage on lots beside his parents’ home as their future residence.
Fred Green son of Mr and Mrs Jason Green a popular Newton barber eloped with Miss Phoebe Lucas of Chicago. They married in Marengo by the mayor after a Grinnell stop before returning home on No 4. The event ends a long running love match.
Mrs R C Lain hosted a joyful gathering at Scott Street for Mrs Delia Patton of Dexter honoring years spent in Newton. Tea at five featured a long table, lmen decorations, and servings by Miss Beulah Lain and Miss Nettie Failor. Guests included Mesdames I L Patton A H Howard J Y Bailey C M Hinsdale C V Cowan H M Cox and others. The Rock Island road announces a new timetable effective May 1.
Miss Jessie Rickman married Fred W Klopping at the home of Mrs Nancy Rickman. The ceremony was quiet due to the groom’s mother’s death. Jessie, a Jasper County teacher, is the daughter of Judge and Mrs Jesse Rickman, early city settlers. The couple received many gifts and good wishes for happiness.
Fred McMurray visited Washington to hear President McKinley’s message and could not enter the capital due to crowds. He spent Easter in Philadelphia with Mr. and Mrs. Geo Tennant, where George keeps books at a boot and shoe shop, runs a cigar stand, and has quit liquor since leaving Newton. Mrs Tennant’s health is improved but not strong, and she recalled old Newton friends with fondness.
The Jasper County district court continued with probate matters and trial cases. Sparham vs Dingman ended in favor of Mrs. Dingman after a guardian request. Hattie J. Muller sought divorce from A. C. Muller. Harry Loar, indicted for burglary, received a suspended sentence after showing reform. Judge Winslow presides in Antle vs Craven seeking $10,000 for alienation of affections.
The passage recalls Sundays around the news office when late papers arrive and groups gather for updates. It compares them to wartime days thirty years earlier, with Cephas J. Houses providing wires from a telegraph office and memories of war, death, and anxious families awaiting news. It hopes such times will not return.
Senator Gorrell Representative Powers and Clarence Craven returned from the southern trip this morning. Dr. Gorrell said in an interview that southern people are patriotic about the present crisis and honor old glory as much as their northern brothers. They recognize the nation is united and ready to go to war to uphold its honor. The travelers enjoyed several days in and around New Orleans and Mobile.
Last Friday morning John A. Coe found five harness sets missing from his barn. The theft occurred overnight with no clues left behind. Coe borrowed a neighbor’s harness to reach town and replenish his stock, and he hopes the thief is found for punishment.
The Central District of Iowa marks the 79th anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Oskaloosa next Tuesday April 26. About 150 Central Lodge members with the Knights Templar Band of 40 travel by special Central train from Newton at 8:30 am returning after evening exercises. Round trip tickets cost 1.00.
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