Local Interest Highlights From Abesut Town
A week’s minor news notes Bert Wing’s Model Laundry moves to Jonald street with completion likely by March. Rev J G Barton to speak on Epworth League course Feb Ith. family visits follow funeral of Harry Morgan. Emma Hanson returns from Leavenworth. Will Snooks plans bicycle shop. Several rail shipments to Chicago and Sioux City. church lectures and concerts fill town schedule. measles rise in Sully area.
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Abesut Town
Bert Wing
Jonald St
Bert
Towa
Newton
J. G. Barton
Mt. Pleasant
Barton
C. V. Cowan
Monroe
Knepper
M. E
Cowan
Help Along a Good Cause for the Jasper County Fair 1898
A. Failor appeals to farmers and stock breeders to support the Jasper County Agricultural Society. He argues fairs educate observers, improve stock, introduce better machinery, and raise farm productivity. He calls for unity to liquidate debt and plan exhibits as the 1898 season approaches.
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A. Failor
Jasper County Agricultural Society
Sick Room Notes Personal Illnesses and Local Purchases
Reports list multiple residents and officials under the weather for weeks with grippe peritonitis stomach and heart troubles and improving trends. Mentions E M Cox Jonathan Lister John Sitler Mrs James Kelly and others with rheumatism illnesses. Also notes Newton L A Andrew publisher and H Andrew purchasing the vehicle of N Townsend for 1500 dollars.
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FE. G. McCardell
Palmer
Esquire
Dave
Jonathan Lister
Jonathan
John Sitler
John
James Kelly
Frank Gray
Frank
John F. Albee
Wm. Mendenhall
John Benjamin
Andy Trussler
Sherman Township
Bert Scott
R. I. Depot
Delta Lodge Social and Banquet Led by Knights of Pythias
The Delta Lodge Knights of Pythias hosted a social and banquet last Friday in their hall with about two hundred guests. The evening featured Damon and Pythias rendered as eight living pictures, performances by local talent, a violin and piano trio, and a ladies prepared banquet with toastmaster and notable toasts. The event closed near midnight with guests departing from the castle hall.
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Delta Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Damon and Pythias
Harry Poorman
A. G. Wing
Harry McCardell
Ed Gant
Miss McCord
L. A. Gates
Don Hunter
I. A. Ikenberry
Catherine Gant
Katherine Parmenter
D. W. Tlanter
A. K. Lufkin
E. J. WH. Beard
J.T. Pound
A. K. Lufikin
R. K. Graham
Will Jasper
Jolly Knights
Westbrook and Rider Wedding in Sherman Township
The marriage of W. B. Westbrook and Ella Rider was solemnized last evening at the bride’s parents’ home in Sherman township with Rev. King of Colfax officiating. The ceremony was performed by Miss Brown of Colfax, a cousin of the bride, who wore a light wool gown trimmed with chiffon and silk lace.
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Westbrook
Miss Ella Rider
W. O. Rider
Sherman Township
Rev. King
Colfax
Clerryman
Miss Brown
Ella
Shurr
Jasper County
Sherr
A. J. Westbrook
Lucky Insurance and Klondike Plans of Newton Residents
Abed H Woodward plans to leave Newton April first for Seattle and then join an uncle heading for the Klondike gold fields about May 1. Mrs Woodward, in California for health since December, pauses in Great Falls Montana after the rainy season. her condition remains unimproved. Alfred, injured last December, received a $200 check from the M B A of which he is a member, a timely aid for recovery and lost work. The M B A reports no issue.
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Abed H. Woodward
Newton
Seattle
Klondike
Woodward
California
Great Falls
Mont
Alfred
New Pastor Named for Christian Church
Rev J C Hanna formerly of Iowa Falls preached both services last Sunday and was invited to become pastor. He accepted and will start duties on Sunday the 20th inst. Hanna a 34 year old with wife and three children comes highly recommended by Rev Martin and others.
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Bert A. Miller
Vermillion
S. Dakota
Iowa
Monroe
Newton
EE. L. Schreiner
M. E F
Schreiner
Albia
J.C. Hanna
Iowa Falls
Christian Church
Hanna
Martin
Paying Matter in the Court Over Street Paving
P T Walsh of Davenport, a contractor for last fall’s street paving around the public square, has been in town seeking the county’s payment. The Board of Supervisors refuses the bill and will appeal to the court to settle the dispute.
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P. T.walsh
Davenport
Board of Supervisors
Luetgert Found Guilty in Wife Murder
Chicago sausage maker Luetgert was yesterday found guilty of murdering his wife and received a life prison sentence.
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Luetgert
Chicago
Music and Elocution by the Western Stars
The Western Stars present a Friday evening program February 9 featuring Miss Dent soprano Miss Clark violinist Miss Tyler harpist and Cavenys Chalk Talks praised as surpassing Frank Beard Palmer reader and elocutionist Palmer is brother to Dr AL Palmer. The M FB choir arranged the event and urges a large church audience with admission 35 and 15 cents.
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Dent
Clark
Tyler
Caveny
Frank Beard
Palmer
AL G. Palmer
M. FB
Incendiary Fire Destroys Farmhouse Near Metz
A house on the L. A. Greenleaf farm three miles southwest of Metz was burned last Sunday night and most contents lost. Fire started outside the kitchen with kerosene and the weather boarding set afire. Harness was cut to pieces in the stable. No clues to the arsonist. The house was insured by Hawkeye and household goods insured for 500 dollars.
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L. A. Greenleaf
Metz
Peter Faber
Mr. Faber
Faber
Death of J Larry Morgan in Centerville
J Larry Morgan died at his Centerville home on Tuesday morning February 1 after a ten day illness of pneumonia. The stress of a recent burglary may have worsened his condition. Born 1852 in Ft Laramie Arizona he was adopted in Oskaloosa after his parents died. A 1867 shotgun accident left him a cripple in a wheelchair. He married Dora Lindsay in 1882 and survives. He was a prominent MFE church member and Epworth League leader. Fred Evans and Mrs. Sarah Allen attended the funeral.
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J. Larry Morgan
Larry Morgan
Newton
Centerville
Larry
Ft. Larmie
Ariz
California
Sade Bozwell
Oskaloosa
Dora Lindsay
David Evans
Fred Evans
Sarah Allen
MFE
Epworth League
Art Exhibit Continues at Congregational Church
The Friday Club reports a successful exhibit at the Congregational church held Tuesday and Wednesday, hindered by bad weather. Proceeds support the Reading Room and Gymnasium, promising strong attendance with continued hours Friday afternoon and evening.
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Congregational Church
New Supply Ready for Record's Law Book Demand
The Record reports high demand for its law book with the job department unable to keep stock. A large restock is now available, and all entitled readers may obtain the books.
New Machinery Added to RECORD'S Press Room
The RECORD'S press room now operates an efficient electric motor described as a hammer. An 8x12 job press was recently installed, enhancing the paper's printing capabilities with a solid, well regarded piece of equipment.
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Record
District Court Opens With Divorces and Jury Duty
Judge Ryan presides over the February term as grand and petit jurors are drawn. Divorce is granted to Marshall S. Broughton from Viola D. Broughton after allegations of abuse and threats. Broughton secures a license for a second marriage. The Johnson-Ryan case is set for Monday at 1 30 with Judge Dewey presiding. The Webster will probate case is continued and expected to be hotly contested.
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Ryan
District Court
Judge Ryan
Ollowing
A. Long
Newton
Joseph Townley
Prairie City
Isaiah Clay
Newbury
A. H. Braley
Kellogg
Simon Aitemeier
W. C. Wood
Colfax
Sherman McCracken
Howard Sheeler
Monroe
C. KE. Davey
Baxter
J. P. Johnson
Linzie White
Lynnville
J. B. Lawson
Killduff
Petit Jurors
J. D. Patchen
Mitchellville
David Sanders
F.C. Sharp
Francis Lowry
Ira
F. M. Gardner
Greencastle
Curtis Harfleigh
J.W. Long
Wim. Dales
Joel Dodge
James Sheeler
Lewis Mayes
R. A. Maines
J. W. Thompson
C. H. Griffis
W. D. Witmer
Mingo
John H. Harvey, Jr
Geo. M. Webb
Jos. White
John Waddle
Geo. Voss
H. K. Poorbaugh
Ed. Turner
W. C Weeks
John Adams
Grinnell
J. J. Weaver
Marshall S. Broughton
Viola D. Broughton
Broughton
Johnson-Ryan
Dewey
Webster
Leaves from Newton Past Reveal Dixon Family Roots
John L Dixon received a letter detailing Israel Dixon of Cherry Valley Kansas nearing death after long illness and bed confinement. The Dixon brothers Israel Robert and William arrived in Newton in the 1850s starting a grocery in the Manning Block. Israel belonged to Congregationalists, Robert to Methodists, William to Presbyterians. Isaac, later brother, is near death with all his children at his bedside.
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John L. Dixon
Israel Dixon
Cherry Valley
Kan
Mr. Dixon
Dixon Brothers
Israel
Robert
William
Newton
Dixon & Todd
Errickson
Isaac
Former Newton Boy Married at Dallas Center Church
Lewis N. Pettit, son of Mr and Mrs Thos Pettit and Miss Lada Francis Whitman wed at the M E church in Dallas Center at noon on January 12. Pettit, once a Newton resident, is engaged in the Dallas Center drug trade and enjoying financial progress. The bride, raised largely in Dallas Center, is described as an estimable young lady.
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R. A. Sankey
Imma Sankey Hill
Nestor William Moore
Sankey
Wichita
Kan
Perry Hill
Hattie Rodgers
Mmma
J. &. Rodgers
Thos. Pettit
J. L. Wilson
Lewis N. Pettit
M. E. Church
Dallas Center
Lewis
Lada Francis Whitman
The Record Is the People's Popular Paper
The record proclaims itself as the People's Popular Paper, signaling its aim to reflect daily life, local voices, and community interests through concise reporting and community focused columns.
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the Record
the People’s Popular Paper
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Leavenworth
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Will Snooks
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G. I. Bird
Mary
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Col
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Albert Brown
Will Charlesworth
James Vance
McCardell & Meredith
Joe Wearmouth
Victoria Wearmouth
Will Waltz
Nellie Bates
J. T. Winters
Galesburg
Capt
Alberti
Congregational
O. E
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J. WR. Rodgers
Joe
Fry
Ida Griebeling
Miss Griebeling
Free Methodist Church
L. H. Gocell
North Newton
Anna Wing
Horton
Kans
Joseph Worden
Sherman Inp
Twenty-second
New York
E. T. Band
Record Office
Dr. Hammer
Cr. Hart
Kh. I
Will Murdock
R. J. Baker
J. L. Butler
Eddyville
Sully
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Publiher
The
Andrew
N. Townsend
Will
Delta Lodge Entertainment
Lucky Insurance
Music and Elocution
M. E. Church Choir
the Mills of Justice
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