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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1896
Page
10
Prairie City report covers weather notes, births and deaths, family visits, church activities, school events, and local commerce. It notes a young girl’s poisoning attempt, a death in the area, infrastructure updates, and social gatherings at the M E church and Kellogg neighborhood, plus upcoming meetings and revivals.
George and Isaac Garner shipped another load of fat hogs last week. Lynnville youths attended the Reiter lyceum Friday night. Samuel Bryant and his son trip to Newton Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Warner Wehrle and Geo Rhine entertained by the Lunt family Sunday. Granville Holiness Association meets February 14 at the M. E. church. A new minister preached at Pe Hall on Sunday. The Ricoum program Friday night drew a crowded house despite rough roads. Geo Rhine planned a trip to Jericho Missouri to visit Ison Byram. Drennan visited home Friday. Delmon and Charlie seen Thursday. Local lads are warned against disruptive behavior at public gatherings. John Alexander of Granville sold 45 acres to Mack Hall and left for Missouri. The Duramaty of the Davis has proven beyond doubt.
Local report notes D E Phillips spoke of eye surgery in Iowa City to save sight after last week’s trip. Friends express deep sympathy. Lynn Russell of Newton visits Garnett with Madge Morgan Vannest. A playful incident damaged a nearby property. Baby girl welcomed to Alvah Hammer family. Newell buys corn from Alex Woods and hauls it home. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Hixson Grove met at Mrs Harve Wheeler's. S G Russell visited the old home in Newton.
Debby Moores visits aunt in Grinnell as a birth is announced to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lem. A wedding at the Hakill home on February 5th features groom Linnaberry with bridesmaid Iva Merall and Rev Roze officiating. Extended notices mention protracted meetings, community visits, a retiree selling stock for a farm, and social milestones among Kellogg residents.
Will Talbert finishes hauling corn to the Switch, potatoes shipped for sale, E Bruner rents the Jame Warner farm south of Prairie City, a joint sale planned for the ISth at the Switch. R Schlser and Jos Townsly attend. Sim Norris’ daughter noted. Transit, hog cholera concerns, and a Des Moines Insurance outreach are mentioned amid farm activity.
Sunday visits noted across town with Draper family plans and market rumors. Various residents, including Mrs N Bailey and Myrtle Cooper, host gatherings, travel to Des Moines, Marshalltown, and Oskaloosa, while Lee, Jeffries, and Richards give church and community updates. marriages, lectures, and town meetings headline a busy period amid illness, farming, and local politics.
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