Week of happy reunions across central Iowa
A week filled with old settlers reunions drew thousands in Prairie City Lynnville and nearby towns. Highlights included speakers Major John F. Lacey J W Morgan and Rev David Phillips with large crowds, music from local bands and a festive atmosphere across three days. A separate report notes the Rathbone Sisters election in Cedar Rapids and a Saturday Knights Templar and band trip to Louisville.
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Record Local
G. A. Drew
Prairie City
Drew
Henry Kissel
Colfax Band
W. R
John W. Murphy
Central Iowa Veterans Association
Old Settlers
A. W. Forsyth
J. W. Morgan
Moline
Ill
40Th
Iowa
Union Veteran’s Union
David Phillips
Poage
Horn
Forsyth
Bufkin
Col. Myer
Potter
Doane
S.L. Quire
F.T. Quire
Mina Willock
Grace Macy
Vynes Allee
P. D. Wagaman
Guy Dryden
Grace Wildman
Lynnville Cornet
Sully
Knights Templar
Louisville
Emirat
Knights
Maren Philharmonic
Winguet
Barnhouse
Anthony
Waite
Janice Meredith
Maren United Nation
Burglary Attempts Reported in Newton
A wave of attempted burglaries hit Newton last week with thieves deterred in most cases. Mona Robinson’s home was entered through an open window Thursday night as a thief pulled a bed covering from a commode and snatched a 50 cent pocketbook a silver spoon cuff buttons and minor items. At the Westphall residence in the northwest, intruders entered left doors open and rifled pockets taking a gold watch a pocketbook with about four dollars and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Mona Robinson
Westphall
Mrs. Nettie Sanford-Chapin Dies at Home
News comes as we go to press of the death of Mrs. Nettie Sanford-Chapin at her Marshall town home yesterday afternoon from heart disease. She was widely known in the county for nearly fifty years though frail in recent months. A fuller obituary will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Sanford-Chapin
Marshall Town
George A. Failor
Broadway Manufacturing Co
Leavenworth
Kan
George
Blanche Failor
David Finch
Sargent, Neb
George W. Kime
Local News Briefs From Newton Area and Surrounding Towns
Local notes report W C Winslow returning from Oklahoma country near Chickasha to claim land near Minnekah and plans to keep it. Miss Dean wins students’ affection at Normal Institute with a mahogany cabinet gift. Invitations issued for Myrtle Drew and Owen Parker wedding in Malaka township. Hal Hall Brown left for Fairhaven health rest. possible permanent move. Recurrent health of Richard Lamb noted. Prof Will Drew and wife visiting Denver after Chicago trip. St Clement's Guild to host Colfax gathering with St Stephen's. Rev Willits sermon on Newton saloon question. Real estate changes: A M Carl tearing down, new two story home rising. J C Donahey sells Sherman township farm to James Douma. 14000+ price. Various social visits, birthdays, and travels, with notes on local church events and school matters.
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W.C. Winslow
Oklahoma
Chickasha
Minnekah
Willard
Normal Institute
Dean
Clifford
Council Bluffs
G. A. Drew
Myrtle
Owen R. Parker
Bloomington
Wis
Drew
Malaka Township
Miss Drew
Richard Lamb
Will Drew
Mary | Drew
Robin Ball
Denver
National Bar Association
Urbana
Ill
Minos State University
St. Clement's Church
Colfax
Caldwell
St. Stephen's Church
Death of John Scarborough in Monroe Iowa
John Scarborough born December 27 1827 in Brownsville Pennsylvania. Brick mason by trade moved to Mt Vernon Ohio 1847 then lived in Iowa for final years. Died August 17 1901 after paralysis and long illness buried at Monroe Iowa with family and friends. 2 E Miller visits Chicago to buy goods for Miller Westbrook.
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Brownsville
Payette Co
Penn
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Elizabeth Phillips
Henry and
Maria Phillips
Scarborough
Allie Bennett
Chicago
Mr. Scarbrough
Iowa
James
William
Samuel
Joseph
John
Jackson
Knox County
Jasper County
Iowe
Newton
Mroe
Charlotte Chipps
Monroe
Scarbrough
Jobs Scarbrough
Town
Death of longtime county resident Masteler near Reasnor
An honored county resident, Father Masteler, aged about 70, died at his Reasnor home on Saturday morning after a lifelong civicsman’s service. He leaves a widow, three children, and grandchildren. The funeral at the Reasnor M E church was led by Rev. Stiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Masteller
Reashor
Father Masteiler
Mr. Masteiler
Anuel St. Masteiler
County
Penn
Inty
Ohio
Sarah Ann Shaw
Jasper County
Iowa
Racter
Columbch
M. E. Church
Sil
Ida Donnell
Wm. F. Masteiler
Jay C. Mast
Herman McMurray
Herman Lyng
Sheep Killed by Dogs In Pasture Near Newton
About a week ago dogs entered Asher Dunn's sheep pasture and killed five and crippled seven. Several may die. It was around 4am when the offense occurred. One dog was identified and traced to a Newton home. The owner surrendered the dog who was executed. Farmers report more sheep losses to dogs. Mrs. Jasper Watt and son Wayne visited Colfax Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asher Dunn
Newton
Bourne
Jasper Watt
Eon Wayne
Colfax
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Lynnville
Hunter Temple
Grand Lodge
Rathbone Sisters of
Cedar Rapids
Hunter Temple of
Carrie Gorrell-Hunter
Rathbone Sisters
Domain of
Gertie Gates
Rock Creek Township
Morgan School
R. F. Lavender
Bertha Grieberlag
S. S. Secre
Lake Front Park
J. Elrod
J. H. Fox
N. A. Crownsea
G. W. Ramsey
Ed. Ramsey
H. Schmidt
F. £. Meredith
A. A. Wettstein
F. L. Kennedy
F. W. Eberhart
G. R. Townsend
F. Shoenakey
J. Robbins
J. W. Jack
Ralph Stark
Amway
Simpson Farm
Mr. Prank Saum
W. H. Morgan
Mrs. Simpson
School House
C. F. Lusk
Willits
N. W. Holland
Gladys
Walpole
N. HL
David Stover
Stover
J. (. Willit
M. B
M. A. McKinley
L. S. Kennington
W. H. Phillips
Sherman Township
James Douma
Galesburg
A.M. Carl
East Washington Street
Mountains
Wild West
Rocky Mountain
Helena
Montana
Edith Harrah
Hills
Plains
R. G. Young
Butte
Theewton Schools
J.C. Donahey
Buena Vista Township
H. D. Sharp
Richland
Donahey
Ed. Churchill
Aquila
Wey
John Crawford
Palo Alto
California
D. Winn
Ora Kennedy
Ella Thompson
Mr. Winn
Winn, & Carrier
Lee Brown
Charlie
Marcus, Ta
Brown
Lucy McGregor Bosworth
Harry Stayner
I. B. Carns
Fannie
L.A. Andrew
H. R. Andrew
Clear Lake
Ernest Earley
Weslay
Nesday
Edith Woods
Lake
John Scarborough
E. Miller
Miller & Westbrook
Death of Stastelies
Reasnor
la Vina Clark
Des Moines
Lawrence de Graff
Grace la Vina Clark
Plymouth Congregational Church
A. L. Frisbie
Palme
Woodhine
Jotchkiss
Fannie Wilkins
Ronor
Harry McQuaid
Ace
Eli Gr
Mary Pierce
Eleacrepe
Harry Meduard
Ward Baker
Mendelssohn
Turner
Kellogg
Messrs
O. J. Turner
Brows
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