Jasper County Republicans Set Delegate Convention
Largest circulation in Jasper County notes that the Republican voters will meet at Newton Court House on Thursday March to choose 18 delegates for the State Convention in Des Moines and to select delegates to the National Convention in St Louis. Delegates are apportioned by precinct, with freestanding totals and a fallback election on February 3, 1844 at 4 p.m. if precinct caucuses are not held.
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Jasper County
Court House
Newton
Des Moines
Maren
St. Louis
Matt Parrott
Clear Creek
Poweshiek Oswalt
Washington Colfax
Mound Praire Prairie City
Vandalla Monroe
Fairmount
Sherman
Independence
Newton Township
Malaka
T Ward
Reasnor
Buena Vista
Ik Creek
Grove
Richland
Creek
Hickory Grove
Central Committee
N. Towssesp
Isi
Auditor's Ofice
Prank Fisk
Com
Gatesta
Sixth District Caucus and local precinct meetings
A Des Moines Des Moines sixth district caucus to select delegates and alternates for the Republican National Convention in St Louis on June 18 announces district and county meeting dates in Newton and nearby wards with February dates. Also notes Clarence Failor’s candidacy for Recorder and discusses the cigarette bill, the Tobacco Trust lobby, and opposition to misusing the Iowa monument for personal aggrandizement instead of honoring all soldiers.
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The
Tobacco ‘Trust
Des Moines
Big Trust
the Register
Aztire
Grand Army
State
Iowa
State capital tussle over Iowa exhibits and fairs
Des Moines papers push for broad state funding while Burlington seeks self financing for a state exhibit. The state fair in Des Moines, after a previous bailout, asks for fifteen to twenty thousand dollars. Des Moines papers decry capital city bias as they defend appropriations for the capital and deride Burlington’s request for its own exhibit.
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Des Moines
Burlington
Iowa
Register
Capital City
Capial
New Code Debate Lingers Over Legislature Revisions
The Register attacks the legislature and commissioners, claiming the new code seeks to defy truth. Proponents argue the 25th General Assembly, precedent, and need for revisions show the commission’s intent to improve laws, not to provoke litigation.
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Register
Dick Clarks
Ily
Iowa
25Th General Assembly
Commission
Iegister
Ik Clarkson
Evidence and Allegations in the Iowa Ring Question
The text questions the support for allegations about a state house ring and calls for answers about influential financiers and banks, asking whether netitations influence Iowa or if the people have demanded change. It references litigation and public concerns about unfair dealings by corporations, banks, and other groups.
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Pegister
Iowa
Jasper County Recorder Candidate Declared
A Jasper County race profile shows a candidate planning to run for Recorder subject to official party designation and county party committee decisions, signaling a local political contest shaping up.
Death of David Tallman of Sully in Newton
David Tallman aged forty, formerly near Sully and later in Sanborn, died in Newton from pneumonia and lung fever after two weeks’ illness. He was born in Sanborn and had lived with his elderly mother, leaving behind a wide circle of Jasper County friends. He had not married. He was buried Friday after arriving Tuesday from Sanborn.
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B. Tallman
Sully
Newton
Sanborn
O'Brien
David $. Tallman
David Tallman
Cyrus Taylor
Ism
Jasper County
Eberhart Couple Celebrates Half Century of Marriage
D J Eberhart and his wife marked fifty years of marriage after meeting in Pennsylvania in 1846. The couple, long residents of Newton then Chicago, have four children and seven grandchildren with no deaths in the family. Newton friends extend congratulations and prayers for continued happiness. Baxter Lodge No 168 K of P and Delta Lodge, K of P held a lodge installation at Baxter, with about thirty Knights from Newton and many from Kellogg Colfax Valeria Mingo and Prairie City attending. Officers installed included W N Jordan CJ, 5 .G, W H Eychaner VC, H S Downs PP, S Hill M of E, J H Jordan M of F, HL Seymour Howard K of R S, B G Sewell M at A.G.P Emmert I G, C M Edwards, C G.
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D. J. Eberhart
Hart
Rebecca
Father Eberhart
Pennsylvania
Swton
Chicago
Baxter Lodge
K of P. Delta Lodge
K. of P
Baxter
Newton
Kellogg
Colfax
Valeria
Mingo
Prairie City
Davis House
Newton and Baxter Lodge
W. N. Jordan
P. CJ
W. H. Eychaner
V.C
Downs
S. Hill
C. Graham
J. H. Jordan
HL. Seymour Howard
B. G. Sewell
A.G
P. Emmert
C. M
Wards
C. G
Pudi Palmers Birthday Party For Margaret Palmer
Today marks Margaret Palmers fourth birthday with a party at Dr and Mrs Palmers home from two to five o clock. Tudie presides as little guests enjoy tea on miniature tables and wee chairs. A flashlight picture will capture the merry scene. Guests include Helen Wettstein Marie Carrier Charlie Carrier Charlie Miller Harold Trease Florence Osborn Helen Davis Helen Hough Hazel Bryant Ruth McCord Fay Johnston Margaret Morgan Ruth Axtell Harold McElroy and Margaret McElroy.
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Margaret Palmer
Mrs. Palmer
Newton
Tudie
Thenberry
Helen Wettstein
Marie
Charlie Carrier
Charlie Miller
Harold Trease
Florence Osborn
Helen
Marie Davis
Helen Hough
Hazel Bryant
Ruth McCord
Fay Johnston
Margaret, Morgan
Ruth Axtell
Harold
Margaret McElroy
Thanks for Free Will Offering and City Improvements
Readers express heartfelt thanks for a 15 dollar free will offering received last Friday. Notes mention plans to enlarge the electric light plant with a 150 hp engine, two dynamo units, and new generators. Local hog sale proves strong with Jersey Reds bought by Robi Lori mer. City council approves warrants for the dynamo purchase from Detroit Electric works. A Schubert Quintette concert is planned at the opera house with reserved seating. The M E church holds its second quarterly meeting with Rev. T B Hughes present and Lord's Supper administered on Sunday.
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Cara
Churk
Coway
Newton
Milt McCord
Jersey Reds
Robi
Lorimer
Red
Bob
Detroit Electric Works
M. E. Church
T. B. Hughes
Love Beast
Great Revival Closes After Five Weeks in Newton Churches
The M E church hosts a revival led by Rev. C V Cowan drawing over two hundred fifty conversions. A Jubilee offering raised 115.60 from 23 supporters plus 85.00 in loose funds, with Wednesday services for new converts and many uniting with congregations. Desired to live better lives. Excelencia.
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M. E
Newton
M. E. Church
C. V. Cowan
M. A. McCord
Sells Brothers Adam Forepaugh Big Show merger announced
The sale unites Sells Brothers and Adam Forepaugh to form the Sells Brothers Adam Forepaugh Big Show, touring logistics cite sixty four cars on road and fifteen tents when encamped, with a Chicago record mention of organizational aims and public notice. The passage discusses a farewell event at a Porter home and community sentiments, while noting pension legislation for Susan Wright and probate posts for Emma Newcom and Joliet will proof.
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Sells Bros
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
Dr A H Weber to Visit Newton March Seventh
Dr A H Weber, ophthalmologist, will visit Wagley and Smead's in Newton on Saturday March 7 1896 offering free eye examinations. The notice highlights that many locals have benefited from his skilled care and invites the community to take part in the event.
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A. H. Weber
Newton
Weber
Wagley & Smead's
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Excelencia
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W. EB. Curtis
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W. A. McCalmont
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Lon Livingston
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Asher Dunn
Silas Blakely
Maund
George Ruse
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