Christmas School Programs Light Up Newton Churches
The city’s Sunday schools plan festive Christmas observances across multiple churches including Methodist, Christian, Presbyterian, Lutheran, United Presbyterian, Congregational, Baptist and Catholic venues. Programs feature songs recitations and class exercises with gifts, treats, and a charity gift drive for the poor. An obit notes Mrs. A. J. Osborn’s death after a fall and stroke, detailing her life, family, faith, and funeral arrangements. The Masonic observance of George Washington’s anniversary also marked by Newton Lodge No. 59 with sermons, papers, and a social hour.
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Santa Claus
Nick
Methodist Sunday School
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Church Sunday School
United Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church
Theschool
A. J. Osborn
Newton
Iowa
Mr. Osborn
Charlie
Minnie
Frank E. Osborn
Kate Bradley
M. E. Church
J. C. Willits
George Waskinton
Newton Lodge No
Haveskerke
O. N. Wagley
Washington
Mt. Vernon
T. M. Rodgers
J. Evans Ryan
O. C. Meredith
John Clippenger
Bessie Kate
Colfax
Wmn. Wilson
Grace
Cedar Falls
Charlie Arnold
Philippines
Wittemburg
First Congregational Church of
Chas
Kellogg
Chas. McFarland
Jas. T. Pound
J. W. Trotter
Knights of Pythias
J. L. Matthews
J. R. Sitler
Pinnigan's Ball shines with strong cast and decor
The farce comedy Pinnigan's Ball draws praise as a meritorious attraction of the season. Murray and Mack present a large cast of twenty or more with special scenery intact for each act. The show promises a complete farce-comedy production. Opera house hosts the engagement on Wednesday evening December 27.
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Pinnigan
Messrs
Murray and
Mack
Opera House
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Charles E. Krace age 77 weds Alice M Huff 22. Thomas J Needham 21 with Winifred E Shea 19. Calvin Montgomery 30 weds Libbie Campbell 28. Wa Mullins 2 with Myrtle Coney 20. Wm A Hickle 22 weds Laura Munn 21.
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Chas. E. Krace
Alice M. Huff
Thomas J. Needham
Winifred E. Shea
Calvin Montgomery
Libbie Campbell
Wa. Mullins
Myrtle Coney
Wm. A. Hickle
Laura Munn
Newton News Notes and Social Intel for Newton Iowa
Newton society items, business moves, and local notices recount J H Smith selling the second hand store to George Richmond and J W Gloden, moves to Lynnville, and community events. Also covered are Marsha Feathers financial trouble, births, church programs, court dispatches, and holiday plans across Colfax Kellogg Mingo Sully and nearby towns.
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J. H. Smith
George Richmond
J. W. Gloden
Mr. Smith
Lynnville
Smith
District court debates, jokes, and mournful rites in Newton
The district court, led by Judge Scott, resumes after Judge Winslow's funeral. Trials proceed with G L Phillips vs Albert Harrah et al over a cattle deal ending in a hung jury. The state accuses Wm Kissock of seduction as the community follows court news, sheriff election recounts, and memories of Judge Winslow. Community notices celebrate a patriarchal anniversary, transfer firm changes, and local incidents in Newton and surrounding towns.
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Scott
Winslow
Clements
Dewey
Lewis
G. L. Phillips
Albert Harrah
Tueday
Phillips
Mahaska County
Blanchard
Harrah & Myers
Garner Tripp
Harrah
Wm. Kissock
Sarge
Myrtle Lantz
Mariposa Township
Judge Winslow
Congregational Church
Newton Lodge No. 59
A. F
A. M
O. N. Wagley
W. M
Knights Templar
Fred Meredith
H. M. Vaughan
Lee Brown
A. C. Kennath
B. C. Baumgardner
C. C. Harrah
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Charlie Burnham
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M. M. Smith
Mrs. Jackson
Council Bluffs
Stuart
Town
Monroe White
Jerry Bartlett
Lynngrove Township
J. H. Jones
Mitchellville
Rodgerses
Townsends
J. H
A. x. Bowen
Horace Smith
Plattsmouth
Neb
D. L. Gibford
Palo Alto
Baxter New Era
Hazlett
American Bible Society
Edith Livingstone Peake
M. E
Willits
M.E. Church
J. W. Burke
the Tribune
Supreme Court
District Court
J. W. Hadley
Osco
Lyman Woodward
Will Fenner
Parsons
Kan
Geo. Knous
Sally
A. J. Small
Des Moines
Eastern Star
Oskaloosa Herald
Christian Endeavor Societies
Mingo and
Sully
Tom Reed
Anamosa
N.j.clark
Recoup
Ed Ford
Della Richmond
Wm. Eichner, Sr
Killduff
F. J. Birchard
Geo. C. Kipp, Esq
Monroe
Churchill
Corinne Harvey
Samuel Flickinger
L. Phillips
Albert Har- Tab
Morris I. Cating
North Street
Father Cating
Jackson County
Ohio
Cating
Henry Snodgrass
C. M. Cating
Galesburg
A. J. Butin
Des Moine
Hook
Kellogg Township
McMurray
W. J. Miller
Ed. Cook
Henry Silwold
Winziow
W. R. Lambert
Colorado
Lambert Bros
E. E. Lambert
Belle Lambert
Geo. Weaver
Will Lambert
Our City
W. T. Sinnard
Jack Bench
Valeria
Geo. Hughes
Eli Wilder
Colfax Tribune
A. F. Brown
County Bar Association
Brown
Mr. Brown
Agricultural Society Meeting
Agricultural Society
Court House
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