Romance in Real Life Brings Colfax Bridegroom to Chicago
Miss Cora Belle Smith of Colfax wed Harry V. Horton of Chicago after a courtship begun on a train. Horton, a Spanish-American War colonel and later purchasing officer, funded gifts and supported the courtship as the couple plans Cedar Rapids as their home after a Colfax ceremony. We wish them happiness.
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Colfax
Cora Belle Smith
Walter T. Mills
Newton
Harry V. Horton
Vivian
Chicago
Shaw
Colfax M. E
E. A. Mills
Colfax Tribune
The
Fry
Cora
Spain
Harry Horton
Cera
Grandma Mills
Horton
Cedar Rapids
Sunday Closing Debated in City Churches
Two large crowds attended union meetings at the First M E and Congregational churches to discuss Sunday closing of businesses. Speakers from each church argued the moral and rest needs of a Sabbath, noting most shops operate in defiance of the day, though owners resist. Outcomes of the meetings were not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Congregational
J. C. Hanna
R. F. Chambers
A. S. Loveall
J. C. Willits
John Ferguson
Businness
Witmer Chosen as Superintendent by School Board
At Monday night’s meeting the board selected J. E. Witmer of Monroe Iowa as superintendent from a pool of sixty six candidates. Principal Chas Farmer of Thornburg was a close second with only one other applicant receiving support. It is surely no honor to Mr. Witmer that he
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witmer
J. E. Witmer
Monroe
Iowa
Chas. Farmer
Thornburg
Sorrow Spread At Malaka Farm As Family Mourns
Wm Young, a cattle herdsman from Strathroy, Canada, arrived with his wife and four children at H. D. Parsons farm in Malaka two weeks ago. The mother died after pneumonia struck the three month old baby, who was buried at Wittemberg cemetery. The mother, a 28 year old church member, died the next day leaving three young children. The Parsons and neighbors offered support as Young endures a heavy trial in unfamiliar surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Parson
Malaka
Wm. Young
Parsons
Strathroy
Canada
Wittemberg
S. A. Arnold
Lodge of Sorrow Held by Newton Chapter of Eastern Star
The Newton Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a Lodge of Sorrow on a dark stormy Monday to honor dead members. Rev B C Baumgardner gave a eulogy for Judge H S Winslow, the chapter’s sole passing this year, with musical interludes by a quartet and a solo by Dr J B Balmer.
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Newton Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
J.B. Balmer
O. N. Wagley Eng
B. C. Baumgardner
H.S. Winslow
J. B. Baumer
Fred Kennedy
Fred Meredith
B.C. Baumgardner
New Man at the Helm at Fair Store
Millard Cox becomes proprietor of the Fair Store and prepares the large lamge room in Mer shon's Block for business. His family stays in temporary rooms above the store while a home is sought. The Bloomfield Republican commends him, and Cox, from Davis County, is described as a staunch Republican.
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Millard Cox
Lamge
Mershon
Bloomfield Republican
Cox
Davis County
It Was Purely an Accident
A letter from John T. Edwards of Anamosa describes an escape gas accident in a Chicago hotel that nearly suffocated Roy Edwards. A. K. Brown of Chicago visited the hospital and found him out of danger, with plans for Roy to live with his sister Mrs. Ora Knight in Portland, Oregon.
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John T. Edwards
Anamosa
Royal
Chicago
Roy
A. K. Brown
Newton
Portland
Oregon
Ora Knight
Doane Couple Rents Cozad Residence in North Newton
Mr and Mrs Albert Doane have rented Capt F W Cozad s charming residence in North Newton. The move marks a local housing transaction involving notable homeowner and tenants.
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Albert Doane
Capt
F. W. Cozad
North
Newton
Newton Star Highlights Local News and Notables
The Arizona Republic praises Bea Cowan for a Easter solo in Phoenix as Rev. C. V. Cowan’s Methodists grow. Newton notes weddings, relocations, townsfolk returns, a gasoline stove accident, award rings for J. Pound, and civic events including a chapel bid and Capt. J. W. Carr’s congressional prospects.
District Court in Session Records April Term Actions
District court has labored through the week with Judge Clements likely to adjourn soon. Dismissed case against R J Poots. Amos Bowie jailed nine months for assault with a hammer blow on a Monroe man. Adkins vs Saum verdict: $75 to plaintiff. Kirchner vs Carper verdict for the plaintiff for $1000 plus interest. Saylor vs Parsons continued to next term. Gambling indictments: Rumbaugh and Cummings pled guilty with fines. Lewellyn pled guilty with $25 fine. Local families noted. praise for St John church organ. Newton praised for Malaka township hospitality.
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Clements
R. J. Poots
Amos Bowie
Bowie
Monroe
Mary Ann Adkins
Frank Saum
S. W. Saylor
G. W. Parsons
Chas. Rumbaugh
Ed Cummings
Clarence Lewellyn
Distressing accident injures Hart child in Palo Alto
Three year old Fred Hart of Palo Alto township suffered severe burn injuries after his right hand was immersed in boiling lard while his mother baked doughnuts. He is receiving medical care with hopes the injury may not cause permanent disability, staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Eaton on West Main Street.
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Fred
George Hart
Palo Alto Township
Hart
Fred Eaton
West Main St
Organ Dedication at Horn Church Draws Large Crowd
A large Sunday crowd attended services at Evangelical St Johns church in Horn for the dedication of a new pipe organ. The instrument, costing about one thousand dollars, was completed and funded entirely by gifts. Rev Rasche led the ceremony with help from visiting ministers and his daughter Miss Lydia Rasche presiding at the organ. Newton residents, including Wm. C. and others, were among the attendees.
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Horn
St. John’s
Rasche
Lydia Rasche
Newton
Elng
Wm. C
Golden Milestone Fifty Years of Van Court and Marshall
On April 18 1850 near Finley Putnam Ohio John Boyd Van Court and Minerva Jane Marshall wed. They celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with family friends and a noon dinner at the Van Court home and a festive evening at the parents' residence. Grandchildren and gifts including gold coins marked the occasion.
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Finley
Putnam County
Ohio
John Boyd van Court
Buckeye
Minerva Jane Marshall
John Boyd
Minerva Jane
A. J. Wright
Robert E. van Court
Chicago
Minnie Smith
Stella van Court
Davenport
A. K. Emerson
Newton
Mother van Court
van Court
Farewell party for Uncle Stephen Clement and wife before move
Neighbors gathered at West McDonald street for a farewell visit to Mr and Mrs Stephen Clement before they depart for Oklahoma City to live with their daughter Mrs Flora Delong. The couple, who arrived in Newton from near New Castle Indiana forty four years ago, shared memories from a Sherman township farm and thanked friends for the warm send off.
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Stephen Clement
West McDonald Street
Oklahoma City
Flora Delong
Clement
Iowa
New Castle
Henry County
Indiana
Newton
Old Springer Tavern
Doctor Neeley
Sherman Township
Mrs Richards Returns Home After Delicate Surgery
Adrien Richards has returned home from the State University hospital in Iowa City after a lengthy delicate operation. Accompanied by her sister Mrs Sheldon Marshall, she fought against long odds and now shows great improvement with hopeful prospects for full recovery. Friends express shared joy at her homecoming.
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John Groves
East Twelfth Street
Des Moines
Groves
Mercy Hospital
Stephen Allen
Richards
Adrien Richards
Sheldon Marshall
State University Hospital
Iowa City
Edward Henke Dies in Philadelphia After Stroke
Edward Henke, a former well known citizen, died in Philadelphia last Thursday from paralysis. He left his hometown ten years ago for Philadelphia where he lived with relatives. He was fifty seven. His wife and two sons John and Dallas Hawke live nearby and daughter Mrs. Dena Hunter resides in Des Moines. He had not been in good health for about a year. The new books of stamps are on sale at the post office.
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D. H. Ainsworth
Des Moines
Newton
Eliza
D. L. Clark Esq
Lena Abdel
Ankona
Indian River
Florida
Ed. Henke
Philadelphia
Edward Henke
Penn
John
Dallas Hawke
Dena Hunter
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Rea
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George
W. F. Barclay
M.E
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Ubet
Montana
Jas. C. Elliott
Will
Parsons Feeder
Matt Parrott
Iowa State Reporter
Waterloo
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California
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Jasper County
Adam Scharf
Miss Schultz
J. B. Ryan
Judge Ryan
Little Mildred
Mildred
Grandpa Townsend
J.T. Pound
Mr. Pound
F. D. Winn
Julius Reed
Escanaba
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
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Robert Scholes
Robs. Burns
Jasper County Bank
Jack
H. L. Waterman
Ottumwa
Major Lacey
J. W. Carr
Montezuma
Geo. Pomeroy
Lulu Hayter
Arizona
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W. W. Hawk
Arkansas
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McIlrath
Inter Ocean
Congregational Church
A. D. Griffin
Emma Roberts
Market
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Ben Zahn
Dr. Hammer
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Congress
Capt. Carr
Tenth
Old Court House
Twenty-eighth
Winchester
Poweshiek County
District Court
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Gus
Tillie
Grace Wendt
Harry Blair
Dick Baum
Ben Tait
John Rasche
Henry Korf
St. John's Church
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