Death Calls Young and Old in Grace Chapel Obituary
Obituary from Palo Alto Township Iowa reports the death of Sarah Leatherbarrow Charlesworth at age 80 on February 12 1902. Born December 31 1821 in Lancashire England she immigrated to America with husband James Charlesworth in 1858 and raised ten children. Funeral services were at Grace Chapel M E with Rev. D R Martin assisted by Rev. Handy and Rev. Loveall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
James Charlesworth
Palo Alto Township
Allis
Sarah Leatherbarrow
Lancashire
England
Methodist
America
Henry County
Indiana
Iowa
Palo Alto
U. P
Grace Chapel
Church Triumphant
M. E. Church
D. R. Martin
Elias Handy
What Cheer
A. G. Loveall
Sigourney
Mother Charlesworth
Death of Mrs Harriet Scarbrough in Jasper County
Mrs Harriet Scarbrough aged 78 years 6 months 7 days died last Saturday Feb 15 at the home of her son Lawrence Denniston southeast of Newton Iowa. Born Harriet S Hart in Carroll county Ohio August 8 1823 she married Joseph L Denniston August 8 1858 and had six children Robert Andrew Susan Elizabeth Lawrence. Andrew died in the Chicamauga battle. Remarried 1865 to William Scarbrough who died in 1889. She joined the Presbyterian church young and later the Methodist Episcopal church in Iowa. Funeral at Mt Zion M E church conducted by Rev D R Martin with burial in Mt Zion cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Scarbrough
Lawrence Denniston
Newton
Mrs. Scarbrough
Harriet S. Hart
Carroll County
Ohio
Joseph L. Denniston
Robert
Andrew
Susan
Wm. Errickson
George
Elizabeth
H. W. van Gorder
Lawrence
Jasper County
Chicamauga
Wm. Scarbrough
Presbyterian Church
Iown
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mt Zion M E
D. R. Martin
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Death of Mrs Christena Keothe at 82 in daughter's home
Mrs Christena Keothe aged over eighty two died last Saturday afternoon around three o clock at the home of her daughter Mrs Louis Krouse where she resided with her family. The obituary notes her long life and residence with her daughter.
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Christena Keothe
Louis Krouse
Death of Amy Griffin Crawford 19 year old
The Crawford family mourns the death of Amy Griffin Crawford aged 19 at 11 pm Monday February 17 1902 after a severe bout of erysipelas. Born January 25 1883 in Ford County Illinois she was a devout member of the M E church and Epworth League, spent last summer on the Epworth League excursion to California, and her funeral was held at First M E church led by Rev J C Willits with a large crowd honoring her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Crawford
Amy Griffin Crawford
Amy
M. E. Church
Epworth League
Ford County
George Griffin
Alya
California
Los Angeles
M. E
J. C. Willits
Died at 19 in Newton hometown with grandmother
Miss Laura Hughes aged 19 died at her grandmother Mrs. Mary Hughs west Main street Newton after a lingering illness from consumption. She was born January 20, 1883 and died February 17 in the family home. She was a Newton High School graduate class of 1901 and a Christian church member active in the Endeavor Society. The funeral was held in the Christian church conducted by Rev. E. F. Leake. Her parents George and Carrie Dunn Hughes, who died of the same disease, left her an orphan before age five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hughes
Mary Hughs
West Main Street
George and
Carrie Dunn Hughes
Laura
Newton High School
Christian Church
Endeavor Society
E. F. Leake
Local notes on residents and visitors across Jasper county
Brief items recount friends visiting and recovering from illness, movements of families to Clay county, a fall on icy sidewalks, a honeymoon under quarantine, a prosthetic leg fitting in Chicago, a genealogical visit to Bellefonte, and aPhilippines campaign letter from John Penn of Co. G 2nd U.S. Infantry describing the Binangonan operation and fortification at Fort Wilkinson.
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John Penn
Co. G. 2Nd Reg
U. S. Inf
Jasper County
Philippines
Manila
Second Infantry
Fremont
Pathfinder
Manila Bay
Garonne
Binangonan
Province de Lufonta
Luzon
Batangas
Yorktown
Bancroft
Bay of Binangon
Puerto Rial
Binanginan
Mt. Sare
le Guna
Fort
Hook and Ladder Company Formation Names Listed
Foreman W H Trease heads the Hook and Ladder Company with Fred Stines as First Assistant Foreman Pipemen include Art Reynolds John Gibson John Elrod A T Carey Shelley Marshall W H Austin Hydrantmen V B Hart I C Stines Couplers R M Stines C Higby Helpers W H Mowry Wm McKeever Frank Keston John Higby Second Assistant Foremen Wm Higby W H Wert I Bennett P P Bergin Gerome Cotton Hooks Frank Higby Wm Smith James Corey Wm Hixon Felice E Efnor Joseph Stevens P Helporey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook and Ladder Company
W. H. Trease
Fred Stines
Art Reynolds
John Gibson
John Elrod
A. T. Carey
Shelley Marshall
W. H. Austin
V. B. Hart
I. C. Stines
R. M. Stines
C. Higby
W. H. Mowry
Wm. McKeever
Frank Keston
John Higby
District Court in Session at February Term
The February term of the District Court convened Monday afternoon with trial cases. The grand jury continues without report. Walter Irish vs John M. Donaldson et al ruled for the defendant over an alleged attorney fee. Dunlap Wilsterman vs J J Milligan et al dismissed. B R Crawford vs H W Clay settled. State vs Carl Sheckley and Raymond Hadley defendants plead guilty. Dammeier vs Morgan continued. United Typewriter Co vs V H Morgan and Show Bros vs Randolph in same order. Decrees granted in Lulu Small vs Simon Small, Nellie Sheeler vs Harry Sheeler, Emma Fuller vs W B Fuller, Ilona Cory vs Robt Cory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Irish
John M. Donaldson
Dunlap Wilsterman
J J Milligan
B. R. Crawford
H W Clay
Carl Sheckley
Raymond Hadley
Dammeier
Morgan
Newton Business Men's Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Newton Business Men's Association met at city hall Friday with many members present. President Taylor opened the session. Secretary Baum reported 157 members in good standing, receipts of 972 dollars 27 cents, disbursements 738 dollars 63 cents, leaving 233 dollars 74 cents. Officers elected: President J P Newell, Vice President C F Morgan, Secretary E Ek Lambert, Treasurer C Sloanaker. Executive Board members named A H Bergman, A C Kennath, EF H Geise, J B Morton, Willis McColloms. Plans made to hold the annual banquet and form committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Business Men's Association
City Hall
Taylor
Baum
Newton
J. P. Newell
C. F. Morgan
E. Ek. Lambert
C. Sloanaker
A. H. Bergman
A. C. Kennath
EF. H. Geise
Pretty wedding at the Dow home on East Temperance Street
On Wednesday evening February 12, Miss Birdie Dow wed Mr. Chas Westphall in a ceremony at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dow’s home. The bridal party included Minnie M. Doll as bridesmaid and James Dowage as best man. Rev Dowd officiated as guests, and a wedding feast followed with many presents. The couple began housekeeping the same night in a furnished home, with wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dow
East Temperance Street
Birdie Dow
Chas. Westphall
Minnie M. Doll
Laurel
James Dowage
Rev. Dowd
Free Methodist Church
Mrs. Westphall
Charlie
Left Arm Broken in Sunday Accident on South Market
Mrs Wm Wilson of South Market street slipped on the sidewalk in front of neighbor E J Salmon on Sunday morning and broke both bones of her left arm just above the wrist. Dr C C Smead attended and set the fracture, with Mrs Wilson now in fair condition despite the pain.
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Will Widell
Emma Griebeling
Chris. Griebeling
Wm. Wilson
South Market Street
E. J. Salmon
Washington entertainment by Rev Lusk class at Baptist church
Rev Lusk's Sunday School class of the Baptist church presents a Washington program next Friday evening February 21 in the church parlors. A good program has been prepared followed by light refreshments. A small fee will be charged the proceeds to support church activities.
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Lusk
The
Baptist Church
Washington
Farewell surprise for Lister family at farm home
A Tuesday night gathering near Newton hosted about thirty friends to bid Mr and Mrs Samuel Lister a fond farewell as they prepare to move to a Newton home. The party featured an ample oyster supper and warm goodbyes reflecting the couple's long popularity in the neighborhood. Rev J K Cornell and wife also hosted a memorable Friday visit from Christian Church members bringing abundant provisions for supper and enough supplies to sustain the family for some time.
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Samuel Lister
J. K. Cornell
Mrs. K
Cornell
Village Improvement topic to be discussed at club meeting
The City Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its next meeting at Mrs. Wes Morgan's home on Wednesday February 26 at 2 30 PM. The program includes a vocal solo by Miss Amanda Fisk an address on Improvement of School Grounds by Mrs. John Ferguson discussion on beautifying the Court Yard by Mrs. Harry McVarcell a talk on what to do with the unsightly by Mrs. A M Harrah and instrumental music by Miss Madge Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
Wes Morgan
Amanda Fisk
John Ferguson
Court Yard
Harry McVarcell
A. M. Harrah
Madge Stevens
Gen Fitzhugh Lees Cuba lecture at the opera house
Gen Fitzhugh Lees lecture drew a fine audience Monday night. Though not an orator he gave plain facts on Havanna and Cuba before and after the Maine incident. Our people owe gratitude to Company L for hosting a gallant Confederate officer and Civil War figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
Opera House
Havanna
Cuba
Maine
Company L
Spain
Carnival by Knights of Pythias and K T band success
The C E S L Carnival hosted by the Knights of Pythias and the K T band in the KP hall last week was a great success. Each organization cleared a substantial sum. The event ended Friday with voting contest prizes: Miss Amanda Fisk won the watch, H G Bergman the mule, and Gabrielle Griebeling the doll.
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Knights of Pythias
K. T. Band
Amanda Fisk
H. G. Bergman
Gabrielle Griebeling
Mrs Marietta Dryden Travels for Treatment in Colfax
Mrs Marietta Dryden postmistress of Lynnville passed through town last week en route to Hotel Fry Colfax for treatment of sciatic rheumatism. She is accompanied by Jerry and Stephen Sparks and her daughter Mabel who will stay at the hotel. Friends hope mineral waters will bring relief and benefit.
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Marietta Dryden
Lynnville
Fry
Colfax
Messrs
Jerry
Stephen J. Sparks
Mabel
Winter Chickens Bring Iowa Couple Back Home
A Newton resident recounts traveling over five thousand miles seeking a better place than Iowa to raise poultry, then returns to winter chick-raising at Hawkeye Incubator with eight Light Brahma chicks found January 7. The note reflects a resolve to stay in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton,a
Iowa
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Death
Charlesworth
Scarborough
Keothe
Germany
Louis Krause
Conrad Schaumberg
Wm. Henning
Henry Rethmeier
Schweitert
Will StoMet
Wm. Henning Jr
Lena
Ill
Etta Manning
John C. Manoning
Fred Claussen
W. G. Brown
Arthur Eaton
Elmer Failor
Clay County
Mr. Brown
Spencer
Elmer
Will
Arthur
George Woollard
Byers
Harry Miller
Des Moines
Robison
Frank Wilson
Chicago
Addie Wilson
Geo. W. McCalmont
Bellefonte
Penn
McCalmonts
E. J. H. Beard
Our
A. D. Griffin
D. W. Flowers
Nebraska
Willis McCollums
Grip
Society of the Presbyterian Church
Carroll Richards
W. A. Livingston
City
District Court IN Session
North Newton
City Federation
Gen. Lee
Gro. W. Shelley
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