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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
4
Taffata Silks For Fall Wear Prices and Widths
An advertisement notes Taffata Silks are more popular for fall wear with prices at 1.00, 1.25 and 1.50 and widths ranging from 24 to 36 inches. The copy claims these goods are superior to all others by actual comparison.
Our Stock of Black Poie de Spies Fabrics Offers Old Favorites
We carry all time favorites and buy direct from makers. Every yard is guaranteed. Come in for our prices before buying elsewhere. it costs nothing and may save you money. Agents for McCalls Patterns, 10 and 15 cents, none higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCalls
Prairie City News Notes and Local Moves in Newton
Mrs. Gossard of Colorado Springs visits Mrs. C. P. Norton Priday while Mrs. S. Riddle heads to Des Moines. John Harris and children arrive from Kansas. stock to follow as they relocate back to Jasper for better forage. Chauncey Waggoner and Miss Martha Simbro wed at Rev. J. J. Mitchell’s home. Old Settlers Aug. 14. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Williams move into a new northwest home by J. E. Bisbee. Mrs. Robi Owens of Altoona brings her four year old for nervous trouble treatment. Ed Reed visits the Mitchellville parental home over the weekend. Blanche Brunner-Korol of Bondurant visits. Mrs. J. McG. Johnstone’s son learns of his mother’s serious condition. he travels to her south of town. Mr. and Mrs. Ashford Dowden reach Boulder, Colo. Wells Kingdon’s four horses deafened by lightning. Threshing noise fills town as summer work continues. An extra Tuesday morning transports six stock cars to Macy Bros. A local marshal, Arch Finch, begins 4 pm shift at 25 per month plus fees. Dr. Gould and wife visit Newton. they meet Mrs. L. F. Henning and son from Mendota. Refrigerator car heat claims a dozen chicks near New Sharon. Sully band’s concert and social draws a crowded turnout. looming storms force early departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Williams
J. E. Bisbee
Robi. Owens
Altoona
Colfax News Items Include Loss of Babe and Rail Milestone
Colfax residents express sympathy for Mr and Mrs Will Hitchcock over the loss of their infant child from heart failure in Sunnyside Washington. The Stouffer family travels east for a month to Ohio and Pennsylvania. Dr J R Ryan reunites with wife and daughters India and Myra and plans to stay at Dr Jones house then North Third Street Des Moines. Colfax Northern Railroad runs first train over line to Valeria and back. Mrs R B Zachary and Mrs Carrie Hatton called to Iowa City by news of their paternal grandmother ill. R A Crawford sells the Exchange Bank at Altoona to L O
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Will Hitchcock
Sunnyside
Washington
H. G. Stouffer
Yesterary
Rock Island
Ohio
Pennsylvania
J. R. Ryan
India
Myra
Jones
Henry Shirley
North Third Street
Des Moines
Colfax Northern Railroad Company
Valeria
R. B. Zachary
Carrie Hatton
Iowa City
R.A. Crawford
Echange Bank
Altoona
L. 0
Transfer of bank merger at same site by Shaffer
Shaffer will merge his operation with Citizens Bank at the same site under the Citizens name. The transfer occurred yesterday. A Newton girl quipped that she prefers Jack in love to marriage, noting friends married years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Citizens Bank
Newton
Jack
Clipper
Local notes on crops and farm work in Newton area
Jasper Cyrus Callison took a pleasure trip to Minnesota last week. A hail storm recently passed through the country damaging crops. B Owings of Newton helped on a house project. Wheat yields 10 to 12 bushels per acre, barley 20 to 25. Alex Davis' team broke hitch straps in Newton last Saturday night, wrecking a wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Callison
Minnesota
B. Owings
Newton
Alex Davis
Monroe News Highlights and Local Notices
Monroe items report James Younkum buying the Amanda Mapes property for 200 dollars. Prairie City hosts its Old Settler's Picnic on August 14. Miss Nellie Palmer resigns from room No 5 due to ill health. Pittsfield, Mass. death acquittal note. Mrs. D. B. Fuller dies July 22, 1001, age 71. Skunk River near-drowning incident. School board discusses Prof Ellison’s resignation and salary, comparing Monroe and Guthrie Center pay. board retains him with raise to 720 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Younkum
Amanda Mapes
Prairie City
Nellie Palmer
Mitchellville and Galesburg visitors and local notes
Miss Virginia Henney of Mitchellville and her friend Mr Bartlett of Galesburg Ill visited Miss Alta Harsh last Wednesday. E Riseldorph wife and daughter visited Newton last Wednesday. daughter to stay and work for the new telephone company there. Mrs Ralph Itskin hosted her Sunday school class last Wednesday evening. L D Ozuman plans to open a bank named Farmer's Bank around Sept 1. Old friend Hon J F Reed, in revenue service, says he has four states to cover and stays busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Henney
Mitchellville
Mr. Bartlett
Galesburg
Ill
Alta
E. Riseldorph
Newton
New Telephone Company
Ralph Itskin
L. D. Ozuman
Farmer's Bank
J. F. Reed
Revenue Service
Sam
J. F
Kellogg social round notes and visits
Newton visitors Miss Maud Adkins and Percy McCord with baby call on Kellogg residents. Davenport sisters Ione and Lela Birchard visit Kellogg while Mrs Alford and Orpha plan Adair county trip. Ed Anderson moves to Brooklyn with new occupant expected. Moonlight picnic west of town enjoyed by local youth. W B Welch of Corydon visits Kellogg property and Mariposa land. A Starret ships cattle and hogs to Chicago with stop in Loda Illinois. brother-in-law ill but alive. Henry Yelewa referenced in incomplete item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ione
Lela Birchard
Davenport
Kellogg
C. Alford
Orpha
Adair County
P. L. Dean
Ed. Anderson
Brooklyn
W. B. Welch
Corydon
Iowa
Mariposa Township
Tribune
Man Drowns Bathing in Skunk River Near Kellogg
A 51 year old German man, living with his cousin, drowned while bathing in the Skunk River near the W. J. Robison farm southeast of Kellogg on Monday afternoon. The body was recovered Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in Richland township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
W. J. Robison
Kellogg
Enterprise
Jasper County Fair Promises Record Year in Newton
The Jasper County Fair set for September 9 to 12 aims to exceed all local efforts with premium prizes and novel attractions. The Newton Business Men's Association formed committees to plan exhibits, closing store hours, and entertainments including a public wedding and grand tire works display. A promotional push includes lunch options, a photo studio, music study sessions, and excursion train fares to nearby Clear Lake with special round trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Jasper County
Business Men's Association
Kenneth W. McColloms
Geo. Earley
J. P. Newell
O.N. Wagley
W. McMurray
F. D. Winn
F. Morgan
E. Giese
L. D. Bal
H. D. Parsons
W. McColloms
Fair Association
Iowa Central Railway
Clear Lake
Iowa
Literary Notes in August Magazines and Public Notices
A roundup of August magazine contents notes Henry van Dyke Cyrus Townsend Brady and other authors with stories in McClure's New Lippincott and Ladies Home Journal. It mentions Last Will notice for M. L. Demmitt and reviews of recent works including the steel strike and Boer war lessons. Photographs and art by noted artists accompany the periodical features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Dyke
Canada
McClure's
Jéan Lammotte
France
Henry Hutt
E. W. Kemble
Orson Lowell
Gertrude Kasebier
A. R. Dugmore
B. Ostertag
Dr. Shaw
M. de Bloch
Paris
United States
Europe
Probate Notice of Executor for J. K. Mershon Estate
The District Court of Jasper County Iowa appoints J. Edward Mershion as executor of the estate of J. K. Mershon, deceased. Creditors must settle or file claims within twelve months, or they are barred by law. Dated Newton August 1, 1901. Attorneys Mercprin and Brown represent the executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Demmitt
District Court of
Jasper County
Towa
A.D
Joa. Marrery
E. L. Bantey
D. C. Meredith
District Court
Iowa
J. K. Mershon
Newton
J. Edward Mershion
D. C. Mercprin
Alf. Brown
Real Estate Transfers Show Multiple North Iowa Parcels
Furnished transfers list numerous parcels in Newton Baxter Lagoons Clear Creek and Prairie City areas with prices ranging from 1 to 8700 dollars. Names include Mary Barnell H M Burnell EC Ogg C M Pink Earnest Deffe JH Milligan Jos Miller Jas Jorgensen G M Webb J E Mowry Edith Burnham Flora W White BF Norris MJ Conley W W Goodrich IS Baxter Wm Trimble and Chris Brouerson among others. Various blocks, lots and tracts are transferred with sums and directions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barnell
H M Burnell
C M Pink
A. Earnest Deffe
JH Milligan
Jos Miller
Jas Jorgensen
Newton
G M Webb
J E Mowry
JE Mowry
Baxter
Elise
Eva B Koeper
Park
Edith Burnham
Flora
White
Lynnville
BF Norris
MJ Conley
Norris
Prairie City
W W Goodrich
C S$ Weston
Brasefield
Brassfield
Fairview
Miller
MD Prairie
Chris Brouerson
Peter Brodercon
Palo Alto
Ella Spellman
Kellogg
DC Carver
Clear Creek
Carver
Wm Vasey
Bennett Joiner
Henry Laske
Buffalo Bill Show Promises Big Weekend Crowd
Buffalo Bill Saturday will draw Newton’s largest crowd. The town prepares to welcome visitors with a Family friendly show and good arrangements. Daily excursions offered via Nickel Plate Road from Chicago to Buffalo and New York with special low rates. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 11 Adams St., Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Newton
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Buffalo
New York
John Y. Calahan
General Agt
Adams St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taffata Silks
Miller & Westbrook
Cash Dry Goods Store
Prairie Cit
Carrie White
Gossard
Colorado Springs
C. P. Norton Priday
S. Riddle
John Harris
Kansas
Mr. Harris
Old Jasper
Chauncey Waggoner
Martha Simbro
J. J. Mitchell
Mrs
Ed. Reed
Blanche Brunner-Korol
Bondurant
Sd. L. Johnstone
Wells Kingdon
Macy Bros
Carah Com
Wien
Northwestern
Pyneville
Marshall
Arch Finch
de. Gould
L. F. Henning
Mendota
Illinois
New Sharon
Sully
Ledger
Jasper
Monroe
Rtobert Fosburgh
Dunreath
Pittsfield
Mass
D. 8
Ellison
Guthrie Center
Mirror
Bax
Maud Adkins
Olive Miller
Oskaloosa
D. R. Martin
Percy McCord
Baby of
Alberta Vance
Neel’s Bakery
East Side Square
M. V. Saunveers & Sos
Newton’ Art Studio
Eal Anne
Churchill Hotel
Henry G. Cox
Carl Riedelsberger
Richard Hagemeister
Germany
Frederick III
Record Office
Ayer
Chas E, Hartman
Gibbstown, N
Taree
Monarch
A.M. Rough's Double Stores
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Brother Pidgley
New” Lippincott Magazine
Wits
Dawnn & Lynngrove
JP Shaffer
WL Richardson Sn
Poweshiek
Ladies’ Home Journal
E. J. Salmon
Chancery
Gorrell Block
Key
Carns & Allfree
First National Bank
Newton Savings Bank
U.S
Total
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