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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1896
Page
9
A promotional notice touts a 25 percent discount on ladies muslin underwear and velvet shawls while offering 25 percent off on gentlemen undershirts and drawers. The sale emphasizes reduced prices on fabric material and listed items.
Newton and nearby towns host a whirlwind of New Year greetings from Dr. Smead and families to Mrs. Warham’s Christmas birth, with many travelers visiting Keokuk, Grinnell, Stuart, Des Moines, and Omaha. Local church activities, school notes, and social events fill the week as rail and road shipments move horses and goods to St. Louis and Chicago.
A compact page lists bargains including a good house for rent and new furniture cabinets. Shoppers are drawn to hats at Mrs. Thompson and Monarch canned goods at Hough’s, with insurance from A. J. Wr. Local ads emphasize city styles and affordable necessities.
Dr A H Weber the oculist announces a visit to Newton beginning January 4th. The notice lists locations Watley and other towns, offers wood saw ing and corn shelling services, and claims six years of experience with guaranteed work. Contact Newton or Baxter for arrangements.
Those having good market horses to sell are urged to call or bring them to Wilson and E Newton Livery Barn Iowa for sale. Why is everyone pleased with the Parquhar Furnace gas tight smoke tight dust proof and the most durable heaters in the world. See them at Wm Vaurhan and Son store.
Newton community notes report Newton Lodge No 58 A F and A M elected and installed officers led by W 4 ON Meredith plus D Cong Chap Beriah Battle gainst Van Haverskerke and L D Baum. Delta Lodge K of P plans a Baxter lodge installation later next week. A flurry of local events includes Sunday school at Grace chapel and a New Year musical program. George Harrah’s daughter Myrtle sprains her ankle. John Hoblet jailed for selling liquor to minors. News covers marriages, home moves, and local schooling figures including Tom Cowan and Myrtle Laird, with various social and business updates.
A quarter century ago last Sunday Mr and Mrs C W Campbell were married. About one hundred friends gathered Saturday night at their home to celebrate with decor, social enjoyment, and a bountiful supper. Guests left many silver gifts as tokens of esteem. The couple are hoped to celebrate many more blissful years.
Notice to all whom it may concern of the instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Enma Newco deceased will be presented for proof at the first day of the February term of the District Court of Jasper County. Clerk is Ls Mathews.
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