City Council Costs and Fire Precautions in Newton
The Newton city council met to review monthly expenses and approved bills for streets, police, and fire patrols. An ordinance licensing dogs was read twice and passed for revenue with a $1 fee and a city tag. Fire department needs included hose and nozzles, with 250 feet of 23 inch cotton hose requested. Union services and August hours for the WCTU Reading Room were announced.
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Newton
Massion
Mayo Lufkin
Brook
Cook
Carrier
Hawke
Meyer
Scheark
Ways and Mean
W. H. Spencer
Sami Reed
Spencer Bros
John Whitstt
M Rodgers
Livingston
Mes Hannigan
Josh Crawford
Jasper County Coal Co
Waldron
E. Stanton
J.W. Long
Mfg. Co
Health Committee
J. C. Livingston
James Hannigan
Jasper Lumber Yard
Hanagan
Eberhardt
Marshal| Phillips
Ohler
Fire Department
Fatal threshing machine accident near Newton
Charles Liebsley was killed at a farm twelve miles north of town while oiling a threshing machine. His leg was drawn into the cylinder. responders attempted amputation but he died after hours of struggle. The report also notes local notices, events, and brief society items from the Newton area.
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Charles Liebsley
Andraham
Baxter
Plumb
van Cleve
Engle & Son
Newton
Tin
Honors to Old Glory at Jasper County Des Moines gathering
A Des Moines tribute to Civil War veterans fills Jasper County with patriotic spirit as many residents travel to the capital, while lists of veterans and troops appear with details on camp movements and memorial observances. Public lectures and concerts are noted, including a state superintendent speech in Newton and band performances.
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Will L. Long
Capitol Hill
Des Moines
Mi Long
Clarinda
Institute
Jasper County
Hl. Patterson
County Sunday Schol Missionary
Dlivers
Towa Chautauqua
Lowa Chautauqua Assembly
Colfax
Idge IL
Winslow
P. J. Cragan
Geo. D. Wood
Wesley Jordan
Cotti Lyday
Newton
J. E
Jasper
Des
Jist
New York
West
Miles F Humphrey
Towa
My Engel
Lowa
Jason Green
U. S
M Catting
Galesburg
JT Kennedy
Krob
MV Sanders
Luard
John $ Davis
LD Jones
Henry Bison
Maryland
Wisend
Co. E
Atterson
Ohio
Nivee
Mary
Cams
McCord
Iowa
Stella Snider
Jesse Lam John Hibler
H. McCord
Iowa Cav
Henry Sabin
Normal Institute
The
Christian Church
Hise
Anere Witt
Fair Grounds
J. W. Slunter
Donald G
Miss. Hendricks
Lafe Young
Iowa Capital
Monroe
Iara
A. C. Campbell
Creston
J. T. Sherman
Remarkable Newton Growth Despite Hard Times and Drouth
A Newton article highlights rapid growth with numerous fine business blocks and handsome residences. It notes census estimates show over 3300 residents, with major homes by D Eberhart HL Jasper and Fo Maytag. The piece lists many completed and under construction houses, a new business block on the square, and substantial improvements across East and West Newton, reflecting a thriving city core.
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Newton
Drouth
Tanti
United States
D. Eberhart
HL Jasper
Maytag
Heted
Jesse
Cyrus Gage
North Newton
Allen
South New& Atwood
L. McLeltin
Y Kennedy
Tion
3 & Son
J. Eberhart
Snooks & Har
Jes Jasper
Shanie Street
Peter Helphrey
Eastman & Sons
Frank Woodrow
College
Stover
D,stover
East Newton
Mrs. Edwards
South Newston
Samuel Dennis
West Newton
Evans &Son
Rob't. Burns
Cyrus Hart
D. Ton, Eastman & Sons
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the City Council
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E. Church
C. Harrah
Baptist Church
B. C. J Ayleaworth
Chicago
Thomas S. Wright
R. P. Clarkson
Twelfth Infantry
Aynes
Thomas
Wright
Andersonville
Sto Joon
Chrisstian
Christian Sunday School
Cora Patten
Normal
Chicagua
James O'Roake
Palo Alto
Sallard
Jack
George Eman
North Street
D. J
Fairgrounds
Geo
Tennant
McLain
Bowles
Tice
Plummer
Potterfield
Walton
Myers
Davenport
Josephine
Muscatine
New
E. J. Talbot
Miles Hamph Starr
Lynnville
Burlington
Galusha
D. M Galusha
W. A. Clarkson
C.H. Rinehart
Congress
Taylor
Davis County
Oskaloosa
Grover
Wall Street
J. T. Band
Knights
Ith
Pat A Wells
Abia
Oskaloos
New Sharon
E. T
Old Settlers
King’s
Ben Bolt
Christine
Bennett
J Hippodrome
Mareh Reg
Werture
Mareh
Waldtenfel
Lepregre
Commandary
Hall
Squeegee
Casey
Overture
Little Beauty
Ripley
Medtey
Grand Army Son
Rogers
Mared
Eorge
Hunter
Robt
E. Larimer
Belle Plaine
Great Fe
Gulf
James Munn
Rescue
Dora Mitchell
David Evans
Sully
Italy
Sunny
San Francisco
Walt
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