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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
5
A rural Vermont village story recalls a level headed council member questioning iron cemetery fencing as a waste. The piece contrasts frugal views with a clothing promotion touting Continental suits from 8.50 to 18.50 and Keystone hats offering savings of up to a dollar.
Community notes recount Mrs. Carrie White's storefront near the square and a long list of local happenings. Died: Mrs. Mary Wilson in Des Moines with daughter Mrs. Curley present. funeral last Wednesday. Church events include Des Moines District Missionary Society meeting with Mrs. Elizabeth K. Stanley and Miss Goodin speakers. Local social news cover visits, marriages, theater goings, weather winds, and a cyclone. Also notices on real estate, rail route open for settlement, and regional advertisements.
J F Orrin announces candidacy for the office of Representative for Jasper county at the upcoming Republican County Convention subject to convention delegates’ decision. The statement positions Orrin as a candidate pending delegate approval.
The Friday Club members and spouses enjoyed a Bine Stocking Party at Mr and Mrs Will Jaspers with blue cardboard stockings, author guessing, and quotations guiding seating. A Cake Walk at the opera house drew big crowds with dancing by Walker and Wilson and prizes won by Dan Oliver and Emma Lewis duo. The 20th Century Club raised 875.00. Etnor Bros moved to Osborn Block with fresh meats and ready made skirts sold at 9c to 5.
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