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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1898
Page
4
Monroe News Roundup of Links and Obituaries
Residents note travel plans and visits from Sherman Texas Lincoln Illinois and Des Moines. A farewell for Rev McDonnell at the Baptist church and deaths of John Zondervan and Wm Tifl are reported along with details on Dr Schrader's son Fred Schra der who died in Jacksonville Florida and Cuba relief service. The town remembers veterans and civic leaders while welcoming Paul Scartoro as Cushing Schools principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Tifl
Los Angeles
Cal
Baptist Church
John M. Tool
Odd Fellows
Monroe
Reasnor Community Notes Mention Health Recovery and Visits
The friends of Mrs. Samuel Heasoner celebrate her improving health after seven weeks at home and a bogey ride last Sunday evening. John Laird of Reasnor travels to Illinois to visit relatives, after losing over 70 hogs to cholera in three weeks. Reasner’s young ladies staged a surprise for Mrs. Ed Cooker inviting many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Heasoner
John Laird
Reasnor
Illinois
Mr. Laird
Reasner
Ed Cooker
Local News Briefs From Reasnor And Vicinity
Mrs L France and daughter visit her parents Mr and Mrs W B Cavel of Newton while her husband stays with his father In Clark county Gid McKinney near Reasnor ships two car loads of sheep and L France a car of hogs to Chicago Orval Lowery and wife welcomed a daughter Tuesday morning August 2 both well Rev Dr Nutt to preach at Reasnor M E church next Sunday at 11 a m Mrs Wm France and Loren visit Rock Valley Melvin Smith Wm and Leonard France travel to Murray Clark county to visit parents Mrs Lydia Striker of Victor with two sons visiting Reasnor area A Maple Road wreck last week when a gravel train uncoupled on descent Eli Cross Newton visit Eben Cross and S H Beals family Mrs John Sego visits daughter Miss Maud Cross visits Uncle Silas Beals heavy rainfall Friday night ending a dry spell for the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. France
Loren
Rock Valley
Sioux County
Melvin Smith
Leonard France
Murray
Clark County
O. H. France
Lydia Striker
Victor
Town
Reas
Nor
Maple Road
Eli Cross
Newton
Eben Cross
S. H. Beals
John Sego
McCully
Maud Cross
Silas Beals
Richland News Notes From Newton And Chester Center
Miss Ida Smith of Newton spent a few days at the Bailey home. Will Selle and wife visited Mrs Selle’s mother in Chester Center. Nellie Harbison of Chester returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Mattie Selle. Cora Meredith stayed with Mr and Mrs Lyman Bailey. Alfred Downing visited Will Selle. Bert Howell and Ada Sparks wed last Tuesday. wishes for long life follow. Miss Lizzie Keenan died of consumption, fifth death in four years. interment at Oak Grove. Robert Brownell plans a trip north then Minnesota to thrash. he is a russler hoping to earn money. Frizzell couple hosted niece and nephew from near Newton. Road bosses improve roads by clearing weeds along sides. Seth Iliff called at Grinnell. Glen Stoudner returns to Chester for school. Grandma Selle plans a visit with her son Herman. Marie Nelle’s home was surprised with games and music and a fine supper. Robert Brownell hires Tuiff while away in Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Selle
Chester Center
Mrs. Selle
Nellie Harbison
Chester
Mattie Selle
Cora Meredith
Lyman Bailey
Alfred Downing
Bert Howell
Ada Sparks
Lynnville
Lizzie Keenan
Remai
Oak Grove
Robert Brownell
Rob
Dakota
Minnesota
Thrash
Mrs. Frizzell
Newton
Grandma Selle
Herman
Marie Nelle
Mr. Tuiff
Ira Items Reflect Local Visits and Moves in Newton Area
Mrs Lottie Beals and children of Newton visited relatives here since Wednesday. Miss Minnie Richard and Susie Richards of Baxter visited brother Chas on Friday. An ice cream supper at Frank Rippey's north of town drew about sixty people. Roy Everett of Mingo to lead Epworth League Sunday night. Salem Jeffrie and family moved into new house north of church. Fred McCully and family moved into vacant house. Garrett Logsdon expected home from Marshalltown for eye treatment. Epworth League meeting at Millie Beals home well attended. Rev Blood and wife of Mingo visited W F Rippey. Miss Bertha Tramel ill with diphtheria. Miss Mattie Rippey staying with sister Mrs Ed Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Beals
Newton
Minnie
Susie Richards
Baxter
Chas
Frank Rippey
Roy Everett
Mingo
Epworth League
Ira
Salem Jeffrie
Fred McCully
Jetfries
Garrett Logsdon
Marshalltown
Millie Beals
Mattie Rippey
Ed Parker
Murphy News Roundup in Des Moines Neighborhood
Ed Hixson of Des Moines offers music lessons and is seen as a capable teacher. Postmaster J W Murphy remains ailing under Dr Smead of Newton. Nellie Russell hosted a birthday select party last Saturday. Our band led a trip to Lynnville for the Old Soldiers reunion with John Rouze as drum major. Local farmers seek next year’s tenants and M E Knapp mows weeds on his farm near Murphy. A horse buyer toured the area last week and a social occurred at H J Wheelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Murphy
Smead
Newton
Nellie Russell
Lynnville
Old Soldiers
John Rouze
M. E. Knapp
Murphy
H. J. Wheeler
Metz notes and local notices from early Jasper county
Local items list visitors and travels including Mrs Luther Taylor at her parents J L Sims home and A B s quarterly meeting at Sugar Grove. Mentions Tim Kating as teacher, Westbrook travels, social at Rorabaugh school, G A R campment train fare, Vapor Bath Cabinets popularity, Des Moines millinery, a new barbershop, fall sales of farm implements by Bergman Brothers, and a closing out sale of livestock and farm gear.
Jasper County Lands and Newton Properties for Sale
Fugard and Brown list Jasper county lands and Newton properties offered for sale. Viewings are arranged with no expense to prospective purchasers and correspondence is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Newton Properties
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Irges, Moscovictt
Henri lels_in
Lizzie Dott
Lydia Haynes
Portland
Oregon
Thomas Meredith
Sherman
Texas
Kyle
Lincoln, Ill
Sam Scharf
Knepper
Des Moines
The
McDonnell
Wilson Mill
Ina Case
Leighton
Arkaloosa
Rayburn
Sedalia
John Roberts
Thomas McGuire
Carrol Co
George McDuffs
Mrs. Kerns of
Ava Shepherd
Paul Scartoro
Cushing
Paul
J. B. Hiskey
Boulder
Col
Regina Long
Alice Wilks
Loar
Westbrook & Parmenter
Sam McKees
John Zondervan
Otley
Mr. Zongervan
Rev. Stahl
Grace
Lula Long
Lela Mitchell
John Hall
Knoxville
Dr. Schrader
F. J. Schrader
Iowa
Jacksonville
Fla
Fred
Jaspur
Nutt
M. E. Church
Richland
Ida Smith
Bailey Home
Seth Iliff
Grinnell
Glen Stoudner
Wm. Selle
Ed, Hixson
Metz
Mrs. Luther Taylor
Mrs
J. L. Sims
A. B's
Sugar Grove
Tim Kating
A.J. Westbrook
Nebraska
Clinton Olney
Lyons
Herb Phelps
Rorabaugh School House
Myra Brock
Cincinntti
G. A.R
F. M. Jackson
Morganville
Kansas
Westbrook
Blanche Faber
Reigelmans Wholesale
Frank Young
Clarke's Bank
L. B. Westbrook
John Deere
Sattley
Bergman Brothers
L. E. Hall
Efnor Bros. Meat Market
Pride of
Wilson
Jennisons Best
Posal
West Side Square
Fugard & Brown
Owa
W. C. Eaton
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