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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
1
The Knights Templar band of this city, about thirty five members, will perform next Wednesday evening December 5 at Listers Opera House. The Newton Lecture Course marks this as a main winter feature. Season ticket holders pay an extra twenty cents. The program follows.
The Mp north League of the M. EK. church fed and provided dinner items to over forty needy families, with donations from all classes. The Mercy and Help committee oversees distribution of fall clothing, seeking to relieve winter suffering. donations of clothing for children and adults are requested, with Miss Katie Wright as chairman.
Mrs G L Bates and her two daughters Claudie and Nellie depart for Florida to aid Claudie’s lung condition. They travel to St Augustine with Prairie City friends including Mr and Mrs Frank Woodard Mr and Mrs L E Zachary and James Norris. Others head first to Cincinnati then Florida staying at Citronelle Ala and Florida destinations.
A notice signed by Newton’s leading commercial travelers calls for a meeting tomorrow at 10 o’clock in E J Salmon’s office to form an association. The group aims to boost Newton by attracting traveling men to settle here, benefiting the city’s development and reputation.
C R I P railroad began repairing the Angle street bridge by driving piling beside the era. City marshal served notice on the agent E E Warren. eight workers were arrested for obstructing a public highway. Case dismissed after G A Gould offered to remove obstruction and provide a 28 foot roadway, with spring concrete abutments. Also notes Homer Galloway’s husband sailing from Victoria to Australia to promote mining supplies for Yukon prospects.
Isaac N. Guthrie died at Mt Pleasant Hospital for the Insane after a brief illness heart disease was the cause. He was born July 22 1833 and died Nov 24. He leaves wife Martha Thompson seven children three sons Ami T John D Charles and daughter Mrs Gert F Spencer and five brothers. Funeral at Palo Alto farm Nov 6 conducted by Rev Rice and O O F. Widow and family receive sympathy. Mrs Gardner dies in Grinnell. body brought to Newton for interment. she was widow of Capt Gardner of the Gray Beards and had lived with her son in Grinnell for 12 years.
Tuesday evening marked the second wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Gee Eastman. They hosted a six o'clock dinner for friends who joined a former fishing party, including Ernest Finch and wife, Will Harvey and wife, Geo Quaintance and wife, James Eastman Jr and wife, Joe O Leary, Florence Eastman, Katie Healy, Etta Harvin, Geo Selbers and Walter Stanton. The guests enjoyed an excellent meal and a memorable evening hosted by superb entertainers Geo and Winnie.
Beriah Battels chased a black and white kitten into his woodhouse to make it a pet. The cat sprung a sudden attack forcing him to retreat in disorder and the cat escaped. He later buried part of his old clothes and his pew in the amen corner remained vacant that day.
W. S. McCracken and Myrtle Downing married in Colfax at 6 o'clock last Wednesday evening with Rev. King officiating at his residence. They then visited the bride’s parents in Mound Prairie township for supper before returning to their home on McCracken’s farm. The Clip
John D Peters Jr aged 26 died at his parents home in Palo Alto Township on Thursday morning November 25 1897 after a ten day illness from typhoid pneumonia. He married Ella Davidson on December 25 1894 and they had a daughter. Funeral services were held at the U P Church conducted by Rev Ferguson with many mourners. Burial was in Wild Cat Cemetery. The Peters family thanks the RECORD and many friends for kindness.
Harry L Bean died at his Reasner home yesterday noon from pulmonary consumption after months of illness. The funeral is set for Sunday at 11. Old Father Tilton, famed Colfax resident for a decade, died suddenly Monday at 81 after declining to enter the poor house. He attended church Sunday, then fell ill with paralysis and passed away, his prayers for home before old age answered in death.
Mr. J. W. Barrett and Miss Wilda J. Clark, popular young Washington township residents, were married yesterday at the M. K. parsonage by Rev. C. V. Cowan in a brief ceremony. Barrett is a farmer. the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Clark. The RECORD extends best wishes for their happiness and prosperity.
J C Lewis the popular comedian and his excellent company presented Si Plunkard Tuesday evening before a large audience. The touring troupe delivered rural comedy with strong support. The crowd roared with laughter from start to finish.
Traveling men of New Ton are urged to meet at Ed Salmon's office on December 1 at 10 a.m. to discuss forming a Traveling Men's Association and Club. The aim is to encourage travelers to locate in Newton and extend social greeting to brethren. Committee: A. H. Howard, E. McCorp, John Thompson.
A six pound baby girl was born last Friday night and will soon call Harry Blair papa. The proud father says the child is the apple of his eye and the happiest daddy has ever felt.
The Record Abridged Edition of the Laws of Iowa is now ready and provided free to subscribers who hold receipts entitling them. The book summarizes essential daily laws for quick, correct reference and replaces the need for the full Revised Code, which costs five dollars and required over one hundred thousand dollars to produce. Subscribers as of January 1 and holders of former receipts may obtain a copy by presenting their receipts at the office.
The Rec. ORD. column lists Newton merchants with large holiday stocks and special bargains through the season. Advertisers include A. M. Hough, Miller & Westbrook, A. Long & Son, A. H. Behner, Morgan & Hunter, L. A. Gates, McCardell & Meredith, The Boston Store, Baum & McLaughlin, and George Sells Davis, promoting jewelry, china, furniture, groceries, slippers, and more.
Mrs Will Clark faced a merry surprise Tuesday evening when about twenty ladies and as many gentlemen arrived at her home. Susa led the plan to repay past parties with a cake prepared by Mrs Clark, and a repast followed by a gift of solid silver teaspoons as a keepsake.
The sixth annual Newton township Sunday school association convention will convene in Sunday afternoon and evening. The day session occurs at the A M E church and the evening session at the Disciple church. An excellent program has been prepared.
In Colfax a group of girls recently marched in boys’ clothing on the streets. The piece notes the wonder or moment of curiosity some girls feel about wearing trousers during different life periods.
Local notes record Frank Peavy's two week trip to Toronto to buy Cottswold and Shropshire ewes and cattle for the Chicago market. Gorrell leaves Young Gorrell Rinehart to practice solo. Richards welcomes a granddaughter. socials and church events planned for fundraisers. new ventures by Eagle Bros feed cutter promoters. Maytag hosts Chicago visitors. wedding in Omaha. Reasoner farm lease. Custer returns from Mexico. Des Moines travel salesman Nelson dies. Thanksgiving turkey dinner at W Browning. Mrs McBride healing in Des Moines. Bessie Seymour moves to Colfax. Metz correspondent reports school window repairs. Dr Gould building practice at Sully. Lutz of Marshalltown visits. Christmas gift: Record Law Book.
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