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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
8
In Newton and vicinity readers are urged to ensure notices are sent to the local official for correct publication. The message mentions M. Beuner in the theater and references best lock repairing and new jewelry items in a fragmentary notice.
Miss Zoe Parmenter visits with friends in Boone as the week of prayer fills city churches. Mrs. W. H. Austin and children stay with relatives in the country. A Barth baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Barth on the 4th. German club meets Mrs. Show Friday evening January 12. State legislature opens Monday for a busy 100 day session. Henry Kortf and family holiday visit in Summerset, Indiana. Fran Craig and baby visit J. W. Watson in Newton. Many families move as weather stays favorable. Ed Stahl named local editor of Savannah Daily Times. U P church revival continues with Mrs. Peake’s readings well attended. Saylor begins new contract with Parsons Band Cutter. Local and out‑of‑town visits and a steady stream of social events noted. Grandmother Tousley’s seventieth birthday celebrated with friends and gifts.
Will Fenner of Buena Vista returned Saturday from a three week visit with his sister Mrs Geo Knous at Parsons Kansas. He notes farmers plowing warm weather and spring like conditions. He brings back a ten pound jack rabbit trophy. Aunt Betsy Adamson is seriously ill and may not survive much longer. Aunt Betsy and Uncle Evan were early Jasper county settlers known for hospitality at Adamson Grove. Dr and Mrs B T Gadd of Mitchellville spent New Year’s Day with Mr and Mrs D L Lyon at Metz. Mrs Mary McHarg of Victor Ia sister of Mrs L was also there. They are old neighbors from Scott county. Geo W Parsons went to Chicago on business Sunday night.
The supervisors continued session and noted 990.55 paid for institute work during 1899. The balance on hand January 1 1900 was 17.18. Signed J T Winters W J Miller D Cook. On motion the Treasurer's balance sheet was approved. Board adjourned to Friday morning January 5 for Horn Auditor.
The fifth day of 1900 session records voting on county printing rates eight and ten cents per inch, selecting Newton Record Newton Journal and Colfax Clipper as official papers. Also approved paying ten cents per inch for Iowa State Democrat and Kellogg Enterprise, and ordered refunds for omitted taxable property. Auditor to handle disputes and repairs. adjournment set for Monday morning.
On January 8 1900 the County Board convened in regular session. Minutes of Saturday's meeting were read and approved. The board spent the day at the County Home and adjourned to resume on Wednesday January 10 1900. Joz Hor auditor.
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