Annual County Institute Sparks Strong Teacher Attendance
Jasper county teachers opened the annual institute with 306 enrolled by Thursday. E J H Beard of Newton led the program with Prof W Wormley and others from state normal colleges. State Supt Henry Sabin spoke on education, citizenship, and morality, praising the institute’s progress and orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Fine Corps
Sabin
Jasper County Teachers Institute
E. J. H. Beard
Newton
W. Wormley
Newton Normal College
Loughridge
State Normal College
Mollie Brown
Omaha
Libbie
Newt
Jasper County
Cos
Institute
Mitchellville
Castle Des Moines
Metz
Vandalia
Oldfield
Laurel
Newburg
Collins
New Sharon
Rhodes
Tor
Melbourne
Percy
Fairmount
The
Christian Church
David Copperfield
Cora Patten
Early
Wyn
Mary Alarrah
Prof. Haverskerke
Miss Patten
Ng S. Phelps Leland
H. D
Lu B. Cake
June Mead
Henry Sabin
Misses Drew
Postmaster Change and Local Improvements Highlight Jasper County News
A new postmaster in Jasper County, T. W. C. Anderson, steps in as T. Sherman retires after long service. Anderson earns praise for swift learning of the boxes and Democratic ties. The piece notes Rodgers’ four-year tenure, rising post office receipts, and a forecast of becoming second class. Local notices cover jurors, housing improvements, and several new residences on East South Street, including Mrs. Moran’s move to Newton and the Newton tile factory’s activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Sherman
Rodgers
T. W. C. Anderson
Jasper County
Anderson
Sherman
Newton
Eddyville
Mayes-Tilden
Grinnell
Jackson
T. M. Rodgers
Sam
George Swearingen
Gilman Drew
East South
G. Hall
Chas, Mathews
Mra. Moran
Killauff
Patrick Moran
Democratic County Convention Sparks Debate in Jasper County
A Jasper County Democratic convention descends into dispute over party principles and alignment with Populists. The report outlines a small turnout of fifty-one at the courthouse, denouncing leadership as self-serving, and presents full proceedings including chair and secretary selections, credentials, and resolutions on currency, tariffs, and county salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Democratic Party
Court House
Jasper
Secretar
R.C. Lain
Kennington
John Shelby
L. E. Shane
J. W. Campbell
Henry Meyer
Wm. Herbold
T. Kelley
A. B. Craven
Elmer Whitcomb
F.T. Kelley
Committee On Credentials
Des Moines
Rock Creek
Mariposa
Hickory Grove
Sherman
Colfax
MD. Prairie
Kellogg
Palo Alto
Buena Vista
Ell Creek
Newton Township
B. C. Lain
L. 8
Torna
BH. OL
United States
Wilson
Sak. Com
Tidge Fonds
al Citi . Com
City Council Adopts Sidewalk Offer Then Withdrawn
The city council met Monday evening with Mayor Lufkin and aldermen present. A report on widening streets near Mr. Jason Green proposed selling east fourteen feet for 100 dollars, but Green withdrew the offer before action and the matter dropped. Other items include sidewalk condemnations in blocks 14 and 1, and the adjournment scheduled for next Monday. The second item notes a club of Anti-Swear and Death by Own Action planning, with details on rules and new candidates. Also mentions Colfax baseball event and Mets Creamery business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weasion
Lufkin
Brook
Cook
Hawke
Meyer
Scherk
Jason Green
Green
Joan Meven
Pu Cil
Bove
Marshal Phillips
Tee
Clube
Rain brings long awaited relief to Jasper county Iowa
Rains on Friday night and Monday pile up to 4.24 inches in Newton easing drought fears. Farmers estimate corn yield between 14 and 25 bushels per acre, with favorable South reports but overall belt wide decline. Government gauge notes 4.24 inches total. rainfall sparks cheers in Newton after 41 days without rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Jasper County
A. Lufkin
Newston
Iowa
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Onley
Newton King
Tod P.m
Abert
A. Reynolds
WT. Albee
A. F.swaney
Elm Grove Sunday School Event Reported
Last Licks. Form Closers. The Elm Grove Sunday School held a social at the school house last night with singing and other activities. Various local residents including Mrs. Win, Rothrock, and Miss Watkins are mentioned with plans and travels noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Gove
Win
Rothrock Aga
Colfax
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Minnie Walsh
Beard
Poste
Petit Juris
District Court
Jasper von W.F. Hyat
Mingo
J. W. Jones
Wim
Deutsch
Will Tait
E. Doteen Sr
Gibson West
Baxter
J.B. Main
Prairie City
Charlie Harrop
Frank Peavy
Jl, Gilman
J. R.stewart
A.C. Sherman
T. J. Miller Jr
Andrew Hanes
Geo
Walker
Horn
Lynnville
Mammoth Cave
Blacklidge
Pennville
Ind
Nottingham Township
Wells County
Indiana
Bluffton
Old Hom
Herman
Wm. Baker
Colfaxegley Kellogg
A. T. Craven
T. F. Kelley
Byron
T.C. Jones
W. de
J.P. Newell
E. Whitcomb
Maripos
EJ. Craven
T. Clutter
Elle Creek
Selm
W. H. Craig
Sane
Dunmire
Newton St . Frank Hummell
Kenninavon
Sec'y
Colfax Science
Montgomery
Hames
Mann
Tripp
Tennant
Eldredge
R. F
Gates
C. F
Bryant
L. F
Mets Creamery
Roller
G. E. Roller
Peter
Creamery
Murphy
TuRai Tonies
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Georgi
Alabai
Missi
Loui
Texas
Arkansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Dakota
N. Et Sts
Territories
Winstead
Circleville
Ohio
Hugh McElroy
Mr. Winstead
First National Bank of
M.S. Drake
Russell ‘ Bros
Mt. Ver
Union
Anna Newton
Miss Son
Anna Shelley
Carter
Maud
Grace Cooper
Leonard Cross
Alma Be
Squire
J. P. Hanger
Spirit Lake
Feeder Co
J.S. Shaw
Marengo
Geo. W., Melle and
Fred
Chicago
Rose Hartwig
Davenport
Chester Shoanaker
Beatrice
R.A. Tait
W. C. Kimberly
Grace
Newton Maroons
Black Diamonds
Fair Grounds
L. D. Earp
Sac City
W. H. Shaw
Monroe
E. E. Lyday
M. A. McKinley
W. O.mcelroy
A. R. Dewey
Washington
Ryan
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