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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
8
Newton and surrounding area report a busy week with baptisms, weddings, obituaries, and community notices. items include charity events, shopping ads, holiday entertainment, and updates on elections, public meetings, and local personnel.
Remains of William Barry arrived with his brother Mike Barry and George Rigg. Funeral held at the sister Mrs Geo Leary’s home under K P Lodge auspices. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Barry served as assistant yardmaster at La Junta, died after being crushed between drawbars. He left a widow and two children, parents injured by sorrow, and four brothers and a sister.
Residents commend King's Automatic Weather Strip and urge use. Meeting of ushers and doorkeepers for union revival services set at M E church. Names listed for chief ushers, assistants, doorkeepers, and ushers. Legal items include Motions sustained or overruled in various cases and several divorces granted.
John Bruce and Sarah Williams. Peter Jummick and Viola Sereet. D Shary and Ella Sch. Frank Ludlow and Sarah app. Minnie M Witmer and Mulan. Lenora W Clausser listed among recent marriage license records at the local clerk’s office.
The town’s jeweler scene centers on A. M. Behner, acclaimed for tastiest ring and watch chain designs. Local patrons say Behner offers superior craftsmanship and varied styles, drawing steady customer interest and strong word of mouth.
Jasper county Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids until 12 oclock noon January 2 1890 at the County Auditor office for building and repairing county bridges for the year 18. Plans and specifications are on file in the Auditor's office and bidders should consult existing contracts and laws. The board may reject any or all bids. Prank Fisk Auditor.
The county auditor invites sealed bids by 12 o'clock m on Monday January 2 1899 for coal to the poor of Newton for the year 18M. Bids per bushel delivered to the bins of the poor as designated by the overseer. The board may reject any or all bids. Frank Fisk Auditor. Also, Great Rock Island Route ticket sales December 24 25 26 31 1808 and January 1 2 180) with return by January 4. Enquire of Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway agent. Joined Sebastian GP A Chicago.
The notice calls for a regular session on December 26th with an annual election of officers and full attendance requested. Miss Jussie Winston is listed as Worthy Matron and MMA Roberts as secretary.
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