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Newspaper

Newton Record

Location

Newton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1898

Page

4

Kellogg Social Roundup and Local Sermons and Meetings

Miss Anna Moberly and Lida Woodward visited Newton friends. Rev Geo Marsh of Grinnell preached two sermons at the Congregational church. Miss Pearl Bellamy sick but recovering. Will Callison and Misses Callison and Myrtle Morris visited Schuyler Morris at Rushville. Fannie Morgan returned from Des Moines. Fred Reeves and wife hosted visiting relatives. Minnie Torkildson visited Pearl Bellamy. Mandolin Club minstrel show at the Opera House well attended. C E of the Christian church observed Christian Endeavor Day with program. Mrs A FE Starrett hosted Oscar Tumbleson of Rockville City. Oscar Kons staying with John Stin’s. Geo Goodrich hauling logs to Ira. saw mill planned. Mrs James Patterson of Kellogg visiting Silas Beals. Meetings closed at Ira with twenty seven converts. Debate at Independence Corners on capital punishment. affirmative side won led by M R Hammer Jr, Scott Miskimmons and Geo Alfree.

Geo. Marsh Grinnell Congregational Church Ira Independence Corners M. R. Hammer Jr Scott Miskimmons Geo. Alfree

Local Health Notes From Sherman Area

Sherman reports Fred Miller improving slowly but still poorly. Hugh Parker, oldest child of Ed Parker, is seriously ill. Oliver Green attends school at Metz this winter. Miss Elsie Watt visited the old folks last Saturday and teaches at Independence corners. Lincoln Carsten was bruised when his horse fell with him after a literary event. Andrew Sressler is bedfast with an acute rheumatism attack and unable to be out.

Hugh Parker Ed. Parker Oliver Green Metz Lincoln Carsten Andrew Sressler

Local social notes and obituaries from Iowa town

Miss Kittie Wilson returns from a ten day visit with sister Mrs. C. J. Dotson of University Place. Nellie Sadler visits Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Edgar of Collins visits cousin Mrs. Wm. Tramer. Walter Baker returns from Muscatine county. Mrs. Margaret Jones travels to Cedar Falls to visit daughter Mrs. D. S. Wright. A masquerade party planned at Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Jones residence. Little Clarence VPlanalp ill but improving. G. A. R. camp fire at Woodman’s Hall Mingo set for Feb 12 with program. Rev. O. W. Laurence to address on Abraham Lincoln. Died Sunday Jan 30 Isas Charles Henry Coughlan aged 66 years 3 months 12 days born Oct 18 1828 in Vermont moved to Ohio then Iowa in 1854 died on farm where he lived married to Sarah Jane Maxfield in Columbus.

Nellie Sadler Waterloo Cedar Falls Edgar of Collins Wm. Tramer Walter Baker Muscatine Margaret Jones D. S. Wright C. E. Jones Woodman’s Mingo O. W. Laurence Abraham Lincoln Charles Henry Coughlan Vermont Ohio Iowa Sarah Jane Maxfield Columbus

Death of Prof H I Coughlan in Iowa City 1896

Five sons, two died in childhood, one in Iowa City in March 1896. Surviving sons are Dr W J of Monticello and J L with his wife and a Des Moines brother. Funeral held Union Chapel Tuesday Feb 1 1898 conducted by Rev English of Colfax and Rev Lampman. Interred in adjacent cemetery. Masonic lodge service at the cemetery.

H. I. Coughlan Iowa City W. J Monticello J. L Des Moines M. FE. Church Union Chapel English Colfax Lampman God Jesus Christ Masonic Brethren

Reasnor News Highlights Local Births Visits and Illness

A busy note from Reasnor covers a January birth to Mr and Mrs Earl Sipe with mother and son healthy, Fred Cramer’s one year Colorado stay, Jacob Williams visiting Newton home, Dr Nutt treating patients in Otley, weather and road conditions, sick children and elderly rheumatism, protracted meetings and a youth play at Wheeler's Hall, Mrs Jon S Davie and Rena in Raton New Mexico seeking health, local visits from Al Frizzell and Amzie Hixson, rain in Missouri, funerals near Sully and Slagel cemetery, grippe outbreaks, and several local residents’ health updates.

Earl Sipe Reasnor Fred Cramer Peter Cramer Rocky Ford Colorado Fred Jon Davie Rena Raton New Mexico al Frizzell Richland Township Geo. Frizzell's Amzie Hixson Charlie Atwood Newton A. K. Allum Missouri Murphy Conover Sully

Local Social and Business Notes from Newton Area

Miss Ida Albee of Newton visited her sister Mrs Walter Jackson last week. The League held a sociable at Mr Joe Lawsons. E S Donahey shipped three car loads of cattle to Chicago. Chas Lukins of Polk County visited and stayed with his sister Mrs Ella Turner. Mr and Mrs Walter Jackson plan move to Colorado Springs. Will Sparks rented Andrew Jacksons farm. Geo Dennison bought horses in area. Carpet tacking occurred at Mr F Quinns. Miss Flora Dennis hosted a party Thursday evening. Mrs Casey will resume duties at the station after six months away.

Ida Albee of Newton Walter Jackson E. S. Donahey Chicago Chas. Lukins Polk Co Ella Turner Colorado Springs Will Sparks Andrew Jackson Geo. Dennison

Murphy News Incomings And Outgoings Report

After a month away from papers, Murphy notes visits from Dex ters Mr and Mrs Jim Dunmire at Mrs Dunmire's parents near Murphy. Geo Hixon visits from the northern part of the state. Crawford Ervin and his mother will move to Sumner Gates farm near Kellogg, where Ervin Bros will farm next year. The community approves Mr and Mrs Sanderson as steward and matron of the poor farm and welcomes them.

Murphyites Jim Dunmire Dexter Mrs. Sanderson

Puzzle map of United States sent to readers for 10 cents

Readers are offered a heavy cardboard United States map puzzle divided by state pieces. It includes capitals and rivers and aims to educate while providing entertainment for all ages. Send 10 cents to Mr F H Lord, Chicago, Jan 22, for delivery details.

Chicago Great Western Railway United States F. H. Lord Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Westbrook, Cash Dry Goods Store Tuel Kellogg Anna Moberly Lida Woodward Fred Reeves Minnie Torkildson Pearl Bellamy Mandolin Club Opera House C. E. of the Christian Church Christian Endeavor A. FE. Starrett Oscar Tumbleson Rockville City Oscar Kons John Stinson Geo. Goodrich Mrs James Patterson Silas Beals Sherman Fred Miller Kittie Wilson C. J. Dotson University Place Clarence Vplanalp Jacob Williams Geo. J Dr. C. Nutt Otley H. K. Wright Hiram Williams Fred Lust Here E. E. Edwards Mr. Edwards M. FE Tool’s Wheeler's Hall Mr. Dunlap County Infirmary Slagel Decia Trevitts Frank Bunker Humphrey Neb Wm. H. Jilian W. A. Rouze Clayton Newell Rock Island Clayton J. D. Zink Wheatcraft Caleb Vanscoy Marshalltown Nora Vanscoy Z. L. Hixson Selby Russell Joe Lawsons Parmenter Jasper & Sons Pekry, Lump, Nur and Stream Coal C. H. Jasper & Co Iowa Central Depot Efnor’s E. J. Salmon Gorre Biock Winn & Carrier Ury Howell’s Variety Store Pitkins & Brooks China Pillsbury Pillsbury’s Mandolins Conservatory Washburn Frank M. Wooprow Jasper County Bank Building Weeks Bros Southeast Corner Square Fpugarn & Brown Address Popular Music Co Indianapolis Ind G Bee Yder Vike *S Theatre Anderson T. H. Erricson
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