Newton and Vicinity Notes across town and county
Local items include Robert T. Stickney’s appointment to McKinley inauguration staff, lectures by Geo. E. Van Houten in Grace Chapel Wild Cat Grove, a Valentine party at John Seaton’s, family news from Mosss and Altemeier, revival meetings, sales and real estate moves, illnesses, births, and community events across Newton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Robert T. Stickney
D. D. Woodmansee
National League of Republican Clubs
Stickney
Ollie Thomas
Darius Thomas
Hazel Dell Academy
Newton
Newton Normal College
John Seaton
Mary Seaton
Muriel Harvey
Joe Rayburn
Milt McCord
Lynnville
Milt
J. H. Sanderson
Rock Island
Sanderson
Arthur
Iowa
C. L. Longley
E. E. Warren
R. I
Marshalltown
Des Moines
U. P
U. P. Church of Wild Cat Grove
John Ferguson
Rooster
Galesburg
Republican Ticket concert at Congregational church Newton
The Ladies of St Stephen s Episcopal church plan a concert at the Congregational church on Tuesday evening March 2. It promises to be the musical event of the year with local talent and soprano Miss Anna Marie Kirk from Des Moines assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
St. Stephen's
St Ives by Stevenson to Be Serialized by McClure's
Literary notes say St Ives, unfinished at Stevenson's death, is a complete adventure romance. It centers on a daring French soldier turned prisoner of war in Edinburgh Castle. McClure's Magazine bought exclusive American serial rights, with publication starting in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
St. Ives
Weir
Hermiston
Stevenson
Edinburgh Castle
America
McClure
Demorest's Magazine March issue praised for illustrations
The March number of Demorest's Magazine is highlighted for its handsome illustrations on almost every page. Stories are strong, articles timely and interesting, and all departments are rich with valuable information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demorest’s
March
A City Afloat Reveals Life Aboard a War Vessel
An illustrated piece in Emprests Magazine March issue details daily routines aboard a modern man-o-war. The feature offers vivid depictions of shipboard life for the North Atlantic Squadron, appealing to readers curious about naval service.
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Emprests
Newton Independent School District Election Notice
Qualified electors in Newton Iowa will meet at the County Auditor's Office on the second Monday in March 1897 to elect two directors to replace Robert Burns and W.C. McElroy and conduct other lawful business. Polls open noon to 7 pm with tax vote at 2 pm. O N Wagley secretary Newton Ia February 17, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Flickinger
Newton
Sheffield
Iowa
Mary Manning
Etta
Colfax
O. H. Witmer
F. D. Winn
Independen
Jasper County
Rober Burns
W.co. McElroy
Meeiing
N. Wagley
Notice of Estate Administrator for Jasper County Iowa
Notice is given that John Castleman is appointed Administrator of the estate of Sarah A Castleman, deceased, in Jasper County Iowa. Creditors must file claims within twelve months with the Clerk of District Court. claimants must file within the allotted period or be barred. Dated at Newton February 15, 1897. Clements & Arnold, Attys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jasper County
Iowa
Sarah A. Castleman
Clerk of District Court
Newton
John Castleman
Clements & Arnold
Proof of Will Notice in Jasper County Iowa
Notice to all concerned that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Edward Z linger, deceased, will be presented for probate on April 13, 1897, at the Jasper County District Court. J A Mattern, Clerk, by Gro W Harlan, Deputy.
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Martha Drew
Henry I. Allfree
Sherman Jr
Nimrod
Jasper County
George Denniston
Boston
Rock Island
Will Rhodes
Chicago
N. Townsend
W. W. Woods
Geo. W. Guthrie
J. W. Long
Mammoth Springs
Ark
John W. Watson
Tiffin
Isaac Piper
Swihart
Dexter
Smead
Failor
Kittie Woods
Georgie Woods
Kittie
Walter Williams
Herman Rohrdanz
Killduit
Armory
George Quaintance
Corda Burnside
Etta Harvin
Conservatoire Mandolin Club
O. H. France
Moray
Newton
Reasnor
W. H
L. W. France
Mr. F
Clark County
Old
Jasper
Edward Zlinger
Pri
Iowa
J. A. Mattern
Gro. W. Harlan
Probate Notice of Estate in Jasper County Iowa
Notice granted by District Court Jasper county Iowa appoints executors of Benjamin Woodrow's estate. Creditors must file claims within twelve months or be barred. Dated Newton February 11, 1897. Execut: J M Wooprow, O McEtreay, Joaxn R Wooprow 2014 Attorney.
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District Court
Jasper County
Iowa
Benjamin Woodrow
Newton
J. M. Wooprow
O.mcetreay
Joaxn R. Wooprow
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SRING
Newton and Vicinity
Frank Baldwin
Baldwin
Frank
Simon F. Altemeier
Fred Altemeier
Muscatine
Continental Clothing Co
J. M. Alsbaugh
Nancie Dowden
Chas. Kreager
Alsbaugh
Baxter
Frank D. Winn
John F. Lister
South
James Lister
City Green House
J. E. Lemar
Newton Baptist Church
Chandlersville
George Evans
Thos
Wm. Armstrong
G. C. Keeton
Rock Creek
Ralph Graham
Aledo
John L. Mathews
David McAllister
Mary Scott
Uesday
Skiff’s Cash Grocery
Lion
C.D. Doyd
Chas B. Ritter
Buelah Lain
Dora Thomas
Hickory Grove
Mrs. Cousins
Erma
J. A
Trude Clutter
Rhoda Clutter
Lock
Knox County
Ohio
Mother Clutter
John A. Coe
le Claire
Coe
Eldridge Jackson
Killduff
Andrew Jackson
John Smith
Grinnell
Joiner
R. Kincebach
E. Jom
Coil
J. A. Fisher
Fritz
Edna Boone
Hoyt
Louisiana
D. W. Flowers
East North St
Joe Horn
C. Kk. Boyd
Frank Woodard
Prairie City News
T. M. Partridge
Minneapolis
Will Denniston
Monroe
Mr. Denniston
D. O. Hatch
Lock County
Will
Charlie McCartney
Fred A. Eaton
John Munn
Walnut and
Mulberry Sts
D. L. Lyon
Metz
Grand Jury
J. H. Bailey
W. H. Phillips
Sherman Jp
E. W. Mitchell Esq
Burns’ Store
W. G. Clements
Mildred Albee
John Albee
Kate Baum
Dick Baum
Kellogg
E. A. Brown
J. E. Mershon
E. G. Graham
Brooklyn
Mobberly Bros
John G. Guthrie
Wallace Guthrie Esq
Daniel Rorabaugh
Postal Tel. Co
Corbett and Fitzsimmons
Carrier & Sons
Amboy
J. F. Hackney
J. R. Gorrell
J. M. Galusha
Squire Joe Rodgers
M. E. Church
R. K. Lambert
O. Fanta Lee
Mandolin Club
Prof
van Haveskerke
Ladies
Capes
Axtell & Cox
Skiff's Cash Grocery
A. H. Weber
Weber
Wagley & Smead's
Arne
Herald Office
Anderson
Geo. T. Anderson
E. J. Salmon
Joseph Bowker
J. M. Woodrow
Lat. Ward
W. C Bergman
Ward
A. M. Hough
F. A. Long
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