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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1896
Page
9
A local notice advertises a Great Clearing Out Sale with substantial price reductions. The seller promises inducements through February 1 to move stock quickly and confirms a determined effort to reduce inventory.
Dr Anna Joy returns from her visit in Chicago. James Stark and Rich Cox of Hickory Grove were in town yesterday. Harry Townsend visits his brother Johnnie at Rose Hill this week. Will Eberhart hosted a party of friends last Saturday. Mrs George Hews went to Victor to visit relatives. Rev Ferguson of Des Moines arrived and leads singing at United Presbyterian meetings this week.
A 25 percent discount is offered on lace curtains and Ladies Muslin Under. News notes report Mrs. G A Drew’s serious lung illness in Mala Township and a revival meeting led by Dr. Jacoby at Metz. Fred Petermeier’s family in Mala Township welcomed a son last Monday. Master Howard Kennington visited his uncle near Capt Slaughter, returning home last Sunday amid local remarks on prices.
A column of bargains lists ladies velvet and beaver shawls at a twenty five percent discount, ribbed underwear and undergarments, and a sale on undergarments for men. The piece also covers church events at Kellogg, health notes, social happenings, property updates, and community remarks about residents, repairs, and local governance.
Six pure bred Scotch Collie pups are for sale at low prices during hard times. Scotch Collies are popular in cities and reputed very intelligent. Further particulars about the pups available at this office.
Irate residents report Forbes a well known tramp has provoked townspeople with profane outbursts and threats. Officials decline county liability and residents push for action to curtail his liberty while noting strain on local resources. Also notes community meetings and Colfax Lodge officers plus Hook and Ladder Company elections. News item closes with subscription offer for the RECORD.
Good House for Kent all new E quire of J AXTELL & Cox Try Pardoe's fine cabinets Best Insurance A J Whent Wood Sawing and Gorn Shelling prepared to do wood sawing corn shelling County six years experience Good work guaranteed Address Newton or Baxter Iowa LAVALLEUR Large room suitable for sewing or rooming Inquire Mrs Eva Fay Johnson
Advertises selling marketable horses at Wilson and Harvey Newton Livery Barn in Iowa Territory. Also offers a choice building lot for sale by Baum & Cavell, various pants goods at cost from 4.50, and custom measuring with satisfaction guaranteed. The Record offers a one year subscription for $1 to readers.
The Newton area shoot results list TEN BLUE ROCKS in the early morning event with shooters including Palmer, Gosford ton, Snook Vaughan, Stay Wyre eker, aughan, Peters, Bowyer, Gesford, Kerr Wyrick, Kerr Jeres, Silber, and S tanton. Dr. Palmer captured the live bird shoot as the main outcome.
Legal notices show transfers listing W D Helphrey to MT Miller and other deeds across sections 7 18 79 19 plus Madison Evans to Della Newton and William Copeland to Samuel Sparks. Amounts range from 1400 to 60000 with parcels including se and sw quarters and lot frontages. Multiple trustees and executors are noted alongside minor boundaries and subdivison references.
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