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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1896
Page
1
Republican gatherings across Jasper County feature Congressman Lacey and E. H. Conger addressing crowds at courthouses and schools. Local events promote McKinley Hobart, urging protection and sound money ahead of November voting, with speeches at Kellogg Bear Grove and Prairie City venues.
Federal court rules the Newton Electric Company franchise grant is valid and binding, delaying injunctions while questions of perpetual status are reserved for a later hearing. The decision centers on whether the franchise constitutes more than a license and upholds extensive municipal investment. Separately, Hammer family members convened to form a genealogical society, electing officers and planning a June 1897 reunion with details for membership and constitution printing.
Starr, a longtime Lynnville resident near Grinnell, leaves a wife Hannah Moffitt and two young children after a sudden death. Funeral services were held at the M E church in Lynnville with burial at Swan's cemetery, services under the A O U W lodge. Starr had many friends in the area and had recently joined the lodge.
Notice invites residents of Md Prairie Mound Prairie tp to a meeting at Bear Grove school house on Thursday evening August 28 for forming a McKinley and Hobart Club. Good speakers expected. Committee Geo A Curry urges strong attendance and especially invites ladies. Sound money supporters of Md Prairie promise a strong report in November.
A chaotic county convention sees Democrats Populists and Popocrats clash over fusion and ticket selection. Amid confusion a 15 member committee forms to pick a ticket while factions trade jabs, crowning Wheat backed Populists against old line Democrats. One cool head adjourns as Perry Engle touts a projected nomination for White despite instructions. Des Moines reunion notice follows.
Death of Leander D. Springer at his Keokuk home follows paralysis and old frontier memories of Jasper County pioneers. The piece recalls early county history, court house logs, and family ties, then reports a string of town notices including city council, cemetery work, and a Baxter New Era sale. Also notes local business moves and silver dispute chatter with political quips.
Old Settlers Day at Lynnville and surrounding area drew a large crowd to Murphy area grounds for a packed program. A morning parade led by Col John Meyes opened the exercises followed by a dinner and an afternoon program featuring Dennis M Ke Mr K and remarks by John W Murphy. Maude Arnold chaired the ladies, the Murphy band performed, and visiting old friends filled the day with cheerful memories. Local notes discuss a Newton Democrat Herald piece and a council dispute over franchise rights, plus efforts to organize a North Newton union Sunday school with forty two scholars and Newton township cooperation to support the move.
Garrett Post No 16 calls a regular meeting this Friday at 7 p.m. in the hall of the ALO U W. Headquarters Iowa G A R announces Soldier's Day at the State Fair on Tuesday September 8. Ex soldiers, wives and widows receive free admission. tickets go via county auditors. soldiers obtain from them. Commander J B Sirbe notes committee duties.
The annual Poweshick township Sunday school convention will be held at Plummer Grove Chapel on August day. Exercises begin at 10 in the morning and 1:30 in the afternoon with a basket dinner at 2. An interesting program is promised.
Jasper County Cultural Society officers promise the fair will surpass previous years with several improvements including a new amphitheatre replacing the old one. The 108 by 28 by 20 foot structure will sit on the current site and extend north with centered entrances and dual exits. A speed premium and purses totaling 300 are noted, with dates September 1, 15, and 16 referenced.
A heartfelt memorial notes the death of Supt Albert W Bral. County Superintendent Minnie Agnes Walsh and fellow educators express sympathy to his family and the Kellogg Schools community. The message honors his practical wisdom and leadership, and recalls his tireless dedication to Jasper Teachers in Institute and County Principals.
Swisher Brothers & Co sell their clothing and furnishings stock to F. E. Carter of Hampton Iowa with possession at once while continuing business in Newton for now. The community laments losing Milt Swisher and Charlie Bailey yet welcomes Carter and his family.
The semi annual Sunday school convention of Washington township will be held at Nathan Lees grove one mile east of Woodville on rd. There are interesting topics for discussion in both forenoon and afternoon sessions with a basket dinner at 12 m. Bring Bibles and notes. Finest of the wheat.
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