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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1897
Page
6
The Jasper county article notes the Australian ballot system is under codification and may soon become permanent in Iowa. A meeting to form a Jasper county association is called for in Newton to discuss the reform and its impact, with editorials urging progress and warning of ballot marking issues.
Local items report residents caring for incurables at the Jasper county home, Ira Livingston finishing summer fees, Hartfield selling a team to Charley Davis and Victor Reynolds, and various family updates. Schools close for winter term, acquaintances visiting from nearby towns, and church meetings planned for Pleasant View and Hixson Grove through February. Anecdotes speak of sled rides, youth mischief, and local social happenings, with farm activity, market buys, and upcoming relocations and sales in Newton and Kellogg.
Anna Kimberly Kellogg, visited last weekend, died at her daughter's home Tuesday night. Protracted Christian church meetings led by Rev. Omer with Mr Hunsaker conducting singing. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Devore on February 1st. Mrs. Vaughan visited her daughter Mrs. Howell at Bethel. Continental Clothing Co advertises a closing inventory sale with remnants and discounts on men’s and children’s wear.
An article by Secretary Ainsworth argues for lower feeder and passenger fares, citing three cents per mile as fair. The piece counters with a trial approach, noting excursion trains pay well and suggesting a two cent per mile rate could raise net returns. It emphasizes freight rates as the more critical issue for the public.
The Register argues a fifty page pamphlet could have conveyed all real information found in the bulky 1895 Census volume, calling the larger work a horrible example of wasteful expenditure.
A local paper notes directors’ plan to erect a new school and debates that opposing the proposal would add about 10 000 to the district’s existing 87 000 debt. The 7 000 may be covered by this year’s tax receipts, the prior year’s levy funding that amount. The new bonds would extend the district’s old debt.
Local reminiscences recount Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller from near Metz visiting last Sunday and noting the second anniversary of their marriage. Simon J Altemeier wed in Muscatine this week, Chas Dunmeter of Freeport visiting relatives, and several neighbors attending social events. Protracted meetings and local church notices, farm labor, and community plans fill the pages with town chatter and upcoming weddings.
Shelby county residents visit relatives in Monroe and Preston while others attend court at the county seat. Obituaries include Daniel Hiskey and Mr. McMichael, both long-time Monroe residents. Protracted church meetings near the Newton area close with a conversion, and local sickness includes jaundice and lingering grip. Chamberlains Cough Remedy receives praise from Chas F Hemel of Toledo with local sales through Wagley and Snead.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Reasoner sold their homestead and eighty acres to Mr and Mrs Ed Cooker son in law of J P Wheeler who plans to move by March. Mrs Dr Oliver sold town property to Samuel Reasoner and bought two vacant lots to build a dwelling when weather permits. Mr B B Trout bought Ed Cooker’s farm of fifty to one hundred acres near Reasoner. R T Hinshaw sold land to Peter Cramer a section hand who will occupy soon. Mrs A Dowling returned from Omaha where her son lives to her northern Reasoner home.
Kilpurr home and sister return to Newton this week. Dennis and Agar shipped three cattle and one stock to Peoria this week. Jacy and Gove sent two cars of cattle to Chicago for the church event. An assistant postmaster moved in with Mr and Mrs EJ Birchard. Preaching at E Sunday morning by Rev Robbins. Donahey sold two carloads of cattle to Wm Gov and shipments occurred midweek.
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