Old Settlers Meet at Lynnville in Grand 5K Attendance
The 25th annual Old Settlers of Central Iowa gathering near Lynnville on August 19 drew an estimated crowd of 5000 with delegates from Monroe Prairie City Kellogg Killduff Sully and nearby towns. Speakers included Hon. Frank T. Campbell Rev. Baumgardner and John W. Murphy with Robt. Warren leading a song.
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Old Settlers
Central
Iowa
Lynnville
Newton
Monroe
Prairie City
Kellogg
Killduff
Sully
Murphy
Peoria
Captain Lamb
Judge Winslow
Frank T. Campbell
Des Moines
Jasper County
Old Free Press
Frank
Will
Ryan
Judge van
Baumgardner
John W. Murphy P.M
Robt. Warren
Mr. Warren
Jonathan W. Swan
North Carolina
Illinois
Muel Taylor
Ottumwa
Uncle Sam
Nancy Mayfield
Bourbon Co
Kentucky
Wm. Godby
Sarah Alexander
Israel
West Virginia
Johnny Meredith
Newton Awakens as County Capital Gains Pride
The article proclaims Newton waking with the spirit of improvement as the capital designation for the county nears realization. Citizens of Jasper express optimism, believing Newton will become the pride of the region and a beacon of progress.
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Izens
Jasper
Gone into a New Business by H Scribner in City
Gone into a new venture, H Scribner is described as a fish out of water when idle. His recent move involves leasing W L Hough's poultry establishment in the city, and by September 1 will be ready to receive and pay the highest market price for live poultry of all kinds. Will is full of business push and success is seen as assured.
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Vs. H. Scribner
W. L. Hough
Will
Condit
Socialism Defined As Applied Christianity By J B VanCourt
A reader letter argues that socialism refutes capitalism’s claims and defines socialism as applied Christianity. It asserts socialism replaces competition with association in industry and praises the golden rule as its basis, labeling critics as defenders of thieves and despots.
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J Christ
J.B. VanCourt
Death Notice of Jacob Swank in Iowa and Missouri
Jacob Swank, born September 6 1848 in St Louis Missouri, died August 22 187? at his home south of St Louis. He moved with his parents to Marion County Iowa in 1869 and married Annie Debruyn on February 18 1869. The couple later settled in Jasper County and had seven children. One daughter preceded him in death. A Methodist Protestant at McKinnie class in later years, he died trusting in his faith. Funeral held at Mt Zion Church on Wednesday conducted by Rev Tho ble with a large attendance.
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St. Louis
Jacob Swank
Marion County
Annie Debruyn
Jasper County
Mr. Swank
Methodist Protestant Church
McKinnie
Mt. Zion Church
Thoble
Nancy Hurst
Burton Hurst
Anderson Vowel
Sherman Township
M.E. Church
Lewis Longren
Daugher
Fiis
Mr. Longrea
Sweden
Annas Nelson
America
Boone
Iowa
Newton
Longren
Palo Alto
Rice
John
Hannah J. Taylor
Preble County
Ohio
Henry Cou
M. E
Christian Church
New Musician Coming to Newton from Glasgow
Henry Held reports Mr. George Ramsey of Glasgow Missouri will move to Newton mid September. Ramsey is a skilled musician and piano tuner who plans a tuning business. He plays the clarinet and will join the town band, with Held vouching for his pleasant manner and craftsmanship.
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Henry Held
George Ramsey
Glasgow
Newton
Ramsey
Mr. Held
Farewell Surprise Party for Miss Myrtle Drew
A large gathering gathered at the Drew home in Malaka to bid farewell to Miss Myrtle Drew as she leaves next week for Cedar Falls to begin a full course at State Normal College. The surprise event honored her with a warm, Drew family welcome and a delightful evening among neighbors who have known her all her life.
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Myrtle Drew
Cedar Falls
State Normal College
Vir
The Paying Work Booming at Baxter in August
Newton hosts a C E rally with Rev Towle from Webster City, Bertha Fehleisen and Kittie Mulhern from Newton speak, plus a reception for visitors. Obituaries note Mrs Nancy Hurst and details on Longren family Funeral services for Lewis Longren at Palo Alto church outlined. Community updates cover paving, drought weather, and local notices.
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C. E
Baxter-Tuesay Baxter
Newton C. E
Baxter
Christian Church
R. E. Towle
Webster City
Bertha Fehleisen
Newton
San Francisco
Kittie M. Mulhern
Crossland
Mies Sutcott
Colfax
Towle
Air Castles
C. Fs
Cool
Iowa Campbell
Elsie Show
Lily Jasper
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Talee
Stephen J. Sparks
Lynnville Junction
Lee County
Keokuk
Lynnville Township
Trulove Sparks
Stephen J
W. J. Campbell
Lynn Grove Township
Jon
Campbell
Walker & Besack
Jasper Couunty Express
Joseph Arnold
The
Settlers Society
Moyer
Maude Peavy
Frank Peavy
Maude
Peavy
Ralph [Skins
Iskins
S. H. Patterson
Farmers’ Creamery
Farmers
C. N. Doane
Drake
Farmers’ Congress
St. Paul
Minn
Doane
Richland Township
Willie
D. J. Kuhn
Hammer
Boyd
M. E. Knapp
Herman Vanigren Tert
Frank Dahlgren
Eagle Bend
Elad
I. . Carns
Bookkee
Oriental Commandery
No. 22
Knights Templar
H.C. DeWolf
DeWolf
K. T. Band
Shropshire
Edwards & Walsh Co
Court House
Atu
Wuckas
Samuel Fowler Dickinson
First Congregational Church
C. C. Harrah
Fatrolota
LeGrand Pace
Crownsea
Josephine Faircloth
Kiowaike
D. Carper
Klondike
Beriah Battels
Our City
Seattle
Queen
Congregational Church
John Westerwondt
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