Monument critique calls out bias on Iowa soldiers monument
A reader decries disproportionate medallion placement favoring certain regiments and counties on the State Soldiers and Sailors monument. He cites Muscatine and Jasper leads and argues for removing profiles to ensure fair, statewide representation and urges legislative action to rebalance the honors.
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Aeroniumas
Crocker
Ker
Wwax
Atihe County
Lee
Scott
Dubuque
Polk
Henry
Appanoose
Davis
Des Moines
van Buren
Muscatine County
Jasper County
Shave O
Fred Faulkes
Iowa
O. K
K. O
G. Riland
Judge Ben McCoy Honored and Declines Rail Way Post
Judge Ben McCoy of the sixth judicial district was appointed Rail Way Commissioner by Governor Jackson this week and yesterday declined the honor. The move raises questions about a sitting judge’s eligibility for state office, but his declination removes the need for an attorney general opinion. The appointment remains a compliment to Judge McCoy and the sixth district.
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Ben McCoy
Jackson
McCoy
Christmas at the Churches Brighten Newton with Gift Rounds
Christmas Eve filled Newton churches with festive trees and large gift distributions for Sunday schools. Santa and old oaken buckets delivered presents at Methodist and Baptist sites, while St John’s Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Congregational, A M E and United Presbyterian churches reported joyous programs and generous generosity. The article notes praise for the Sabbath school growth, and mentions obituaries for John Mier and Mrs W B Cook with service details.
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Santa Claus
M. E
Newton
St. Nicholas
St. John’s Catholic Church
Mystic Grotto
Presbyterian Church
Congregational
Christian
United Presbyterian
Santa
Congregational Church
M.E
Baptist Church
Methodist
Bethlehem
Not to Be Public Trial Sparks Debate on Courtroom Access
A district court case deemed unfit for publication drew crowds of men and boys, prompting calls to limit public access to delicate trials. The piece notes the judge shielding the young female witness, then shifts to marriage notices for Lester Laird and Stella Winn, their Newton ties, education, and plans to Glenwood. Also covered are centenarian Parker’s 80th birthday, Esquimo dogs in Swisher Bros. window, a young woman admiring a pup, and a death notice for William Blackman, almost 100, a Newton resident who later moved to California.
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Lester Laird
Stella Winn
Presbyterian
Legion
Stella
Charles W. Winn
Lester
Glenwood
Esquimo
Swisher Bros
Royalty Receiver
A large number of guests attended the reception given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lyday at the home of Mrs. Mary Lyday last Friday evening. The reception rooms were beautifully decorated with evergreen, holly and cut flowers. A splendid supper was served during the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lyday expect to make their home in Newton.
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Billie Crawford
Billie
Iny
Alva Winans
Winona
Minois
William J. Crawford
Chas. Jennings
Ernest
Mary Ellen (Miller) Jennings
Huntington Co
Jasper Co
Iowa
Charles H. Jennings
Lutheran Church of
Newton
Albert Bell
Jacoby
J. H. Lyday
Mary Lyday
Mrs. Lyday
Prisoner Sentenced to Three-and-a-Half Years at Fort Madison
M. R Burton was sentenced to two and one half years at hard labor in Ft. Madison penitentiary this morning. He stated he was coaxed into the crime by Darius Clark as he spoke he broke down crying. Judge Ryan called the first meeting during Christmas festivities and warned the prisoner of a lasting blight. The judge advised future conduct and noted the need for justice. A new trial motion was filed by Ed Burton’s attorney.
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M. R Burton
Ft. Madison
Darius Clark
Ryan
Burton
Lewis
Meredith
Arthur Gilbert
Gilbert
Missouri
State of Iowa
A.m
State of
Frank Livingston
Abe Livingston
Howard Burton
W G Clements
F W Johnson
James Wells
Martin O'Connor
Joe Griffie
Jasper County
Joseph C Kennedy
Kennedy
BJ Salmon
New Residence Near Town Shines Despite Minor Plaster Flaw
Round up of Newton society notes records Jas C Murphy's two story home near town with porches and verandas, praise for builders McCartney and Blizzard amid minor plaster issue. It lists Newton residents returning from colleges, Christmas gatherings, piano gifts from Maytag, and local social events including dinners, dances, and visits from Des Moines and Chicago guests.
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Jas. C. Murphy
Martin Ryan
Messrs
McCartney & Blizzard
John Manning
J. R. Rodgers
Colfax
Benj. Manning
Valley Junction
Will Widell
Jas. L. Wilson
Jane Wilson
W. F. Mathews
Mathews
Jake Cole
W.C. Winslow
Tomlinson
Mets
Maytag
Newton
W.h.phillips
N. Townsend
L. B. Westbrook
Eli Ammons
T. M. Rodgers
John Reaon
Death of Mrs. Hill Near Newton Ends Short Illness
Mrs. Eliza Hill also known as Eliza Scott died at her family home six miles north of town after a brief illness of bowels and stomach. Daughter of Charles Scott of southeast Newton, she leaves a husband Charles Hill and a young child.
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Charles Hill
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