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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
1
John Penn writes from aboard the Sherman detailing a cross country train ride to San Francisco and the voyage toward Manila. He describes dramatic scenery on the Rockies and Sierra Nevada, the ascent to the summit monument, and the shipboard departure with vivid Navy terms, noting the long voyage ahead toward distant climes and the continuation promised on the next page.
Miss Maud Earley youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs George G Earley died at her home on East South Street shortly after one o'clock Tuesday afternoon January 28th aged twenty years one month and six days. She was active in Epworth League church and social circles and a devoted high school graduate. Funeral services were held at the M E church with Rev J C Willits delivering a comforting sermon and a church choir providing music. She was laid to rest in the cemetery despite bitter cold and heavy snow.
Will M Rowles of Omaha visits Newton to see his sister Mrs Robison and reflect on family roots in Jasper County. Revival at First M E church continues with Van Scholack and Rev Willits. many convert and join other churches. Bowling club forms at the opera house. Carl Kennedy top score 193 among men, Miss Parsons 97 among women. Cy Sturdevant now in Seattle with wife joining him soon. L I Mason of Grinnell visits, owns Rock Creek farm, related to Teddy Roosevelt. West Palm Beach trip for Col Manning and wife with sunny reports. Leake to Valisca for revival. Cor nell to preach at Christian church mornings. Scribner returns from Des Moines seeking health improvements. Myers block fire causes $100 damage, fully insured. Bowyer installed at Continental clothing store. Mrs Charlesworth remains bedbound. Ed Zollinger visit from Des Moines. Lister buys Burger residence, plans move March first. Mrs Howard Witmer's 31st birthday surprise party. Miss Gertrude Parsons hosts card party. Allie Parsons hosts another gathering. Mrs Tracy Palmer returns to Oskaloosa after family visit. Will Rhoads' Valentine display praised. Newton photographer George Newton lauded. Aunt Belle Tait in fragile health but improving. Sigma Nu eighth annual Iowa City dance trip planned. Charlie Sipe ships horses to Chicago. son Lawrence breaks leg but healing. Fease family scouting new Newton home. Knight Templar banquet held. Mr and Mrs H B Allfree host Miss May Yaple party.
Harold Gilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Gilson, was injured while riding in a bob sled after a hunting trip. A gun discharged at the east end of North Street, tearing the left thumb and injuring the arm. doctors amputated the thumb at the first joint and avoided removing shot from the arm. Friends express sympathy for the accident during a day of sport.
Miss Fannie Perkins of Rangoon, India, will speak at the Methodist church next Sunday morning and evening. She has just returned from mission work after years of service under the W. F. M. Ss. All are invited to hear her. her duties do not call them to other services.
The February term of the District Court convened Tuesday mornings with Judge Scott presiding. Judge Clements closed the December term by hearing appeals in Harter v Colfax Electric Light Co and State v Chester Tyler. a new trial was denied in Tyler and the negro sentenced to life imprisonment. The Jasper County Bar Association met, with N T Guernsey addressing members and several new admittees. Grand jury began work, petit jury called for Monday. funeral services for Mrs. Dennis were held Saturday morning at the West South Street home conducted by Rev J C Willits.
Last Friday the Friday Club welcomed the School Board and spouses, Supt Beard and teachers to Ebenezer Morrison’s North Farmer street home. Participants discussed Practical Aesthetics for Children, offered ideas to beautify homes and schools, and enjoyed piano, violin, and flute performances along with a roll call of quotations. Guests departed content, hoping for a repeat gathering. There is also a District court case in Des Moines contesting the late Mrs. Benj Jones Adamson’s will, involving her sister Amanda Rose and four nephews and nieces alleging undue influence. The will left most property to two brothers with a small $1.25 to four heirs, prompting a legal challenge.
Mrs George A Brooks died in the State University Hospital Iowa City on Thursday January 20 aged twenty five after an operation for a tumor. Her husband George A Brooks mourns deeply. Born Nellie Fisher October 11 1877 at Sully she married July 7 1897 and lived in Newton except for one year in Montana and Des Moines. She leaves three sisters and three brothers and a father in Fall City Nebraska. Remains were brought to Newton for burial.
About fifteen years ago a Palo Alto glee club formed to provide music for social events. The group has since disbanded as members married and started families. Last Wednesday they reunited at Mrs. J. W. Guessford home to sing old songs, renew friendships, and enjoy a meal. Attendees included Charlie Charlesworth, Jas Vance, Asher Dunn,Geo Shelley, and Will Talbot. absent were Merritt Charlesworth, Ed Wilcox, and Will Charlesworth.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, renowned for two wars, will lecture at Newton Opera House on Monday evening February 17 under the auspices of Company L and the boys. The talk, titled Peace and War in the United States and Cuba, recalls his Havana consul general service at the start of the Spanish war and his subsequent promotion to major general. The event is expected to attract a large audience.
The First Congregational church voted unanimously to call Rev G L Smith of Red Oak as pastor. Smith, 40, Oberlin College graduate, is described as a fine pulpit orator and likely to be a popular and efficient pastor for the congregation, with his wife and two young daughters. He has served Red Oak for five years and is deeply regarded there.
Rev O E McBride previously of Reasnor now supplies on the Taintor ME circuit with five appointments. A revival at Greenwood marks the church's first, and on Saturday evening January 25 the young people presented him a gold watch as thanks for his service.
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