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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1897
Page
7
The Box Social at Garrett Post Hall hosted by the W R C drew a good crowd despite rain and mud. Boxes sold, contents teased hungry appetites, a spelling match provided laughter as Commander Treman and Mrs Patterson among the last to leave, proceeds enriching charity work.
On last Tuesday Mrs. Kincebach marked her fifty sixth birthday. A large assembly of Ladies of the G. A. R. escorted to her home and, without protest, took possession for a festive surprise. A banquet formed from baskets filled the dining room followed by an evening of lighthearted fun. The guest of honor received a Ladies of G. A. R. pin as a birthday keepsake.
James I. Raridon former Jasper County resident and Killduff native died in Pomeroy Iowa on Thursday April 22 at age forty eight after a several month illness. He leaves a wife and five children. A successful businessman and devout Christian, his sister Mrs Adam Young of Killduff arrived at his bedside shortly before death and stayed through the funeral in Indianola on Sunday.
Mrs Robi Burns returned from Sturgis Michigan where she had been called due to the illness of her aged father Aruna Hibbard. Telegrams announced his death Monday afternoon following an illness. He was ninety one years old.
Uncle William Johnson aged near 136, a respected Newton citizen, died at his South Street home after a long illness. Born in 1810 in Enniskillen Ireland he emigrated to America, married Ann Skillen, and raised nine children before moving to Newton in 1867. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with a large turnout and floral tributes.
Monthly reports ending April 23, 1897 cover Gibford district No 9 and 11 in Palo Alto with names of pupils present tardy or absent and teacher notes. Maple Grove district details arrivals absences tardiness and a note on a cyclone cave project by John Simbro, with district 13 Des Moines attendance names and tardiness. Burns' advertises garden seeds and hats at Josie Wright's.
Murphy resident Dan Lamphier visited Newton to shop while Des Moines hosts Mrs. McCalmont and Mrs. Hunter. Des Moines trips, Des Moines friends visits, and various local residents travel, hail reports, and shop in Newton.
E L Hixon left Des Moines to spend Sunday with his mother visiting Mrs Charlie Atwood. Local notables Will Eichner and Will Dennis checked county business at the seat last Monday. W A Hunter visited with brothers Dr H E and G B over the weekend. The old homestead near forty years has passed to strangers, and his aging mother has died.
Davis Cake and Pastry Flour at Burns' is recommended as the best option with no better alternative found. The note emphasizes trying this product during spring cleaning.
Josie Wright invites clients to bring combings and cut hair for a fresh look and offers a new switch service to update styles. The notice promotes grooming and a quick style change at her shop.
Dr J F Battin and Weber Oculist listed at Westbrook s May 5 with social event details. Advertising voice notes May 1 1897 cash system adoption for accounts at Meredith & Ogg Wing s Model Laundry Newton area with formal proprietor notice.
The advertisement from Newton Iowa offers complete awning services including estimates and installation to shade panes and protect interiors. A customer testimonial from Hartford Conn praises Karl's Clover Root Tea for nervous relief and systemic cleaning, noting quick health gains, with Wagley Smead selling the tea.
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