Record and Journal named official papers for the year
The Record and Journal were chosen as Jasper County's official papers after a Monday afternoon vote led by Supervisor Donahey and backed by Mr Miller. The Record touted its 1503 bona fide subscribers, while local nostalgia and a mixed report on wartime memories and pioneer families filled the page.
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Donahey
Record and Journal
Miller
Record
Atty
W. G. Clements
The
Jasper County
Texas barbarism witness recalls Tyler burning
Jesse Ward recounts a fall to Tyler Texas eyewitness account of Henry Hillard burned alive on the public square. Ten thousand spectators reportedly watched as the condemned man was tied to a stake and fuel piled beneath him. He asked for water as flames rose, but was jeered by the crowd. Ward vows he will never forget the scene.
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Texas
Jesse Ward
Southwest
Tyler
Henry Hillard
Jesse
An Excellent Appointment in Jasper County
Carry Agnew named deputy sheriff by new sheriff Mr. Tripp. appointment confirmed by the board of supervisors. Tripp’s judgment praised and expected to gain strong Republican and public approval in Jasper county. Harry Newton, longtime resident, described as open and popular for his 32 years in Newton. Iowa State Democrat drops subscription to 75 cents yearly.
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Carry Agnew
Tripp
Board of Supervisors
Jasper County
Harry
Newton
Gardner Family Leaves for Long Beach California
Yesterday Mr and Mrs Matt Gardner and their family departed for a new home in Long Beach California about twenty miles from Los Angeles. Gardner long served the county and was active in community good works. Friends regret their departure and wish success in California. He promises to share pen pictures of the new locale with RECORD readers.
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Matt Gardner
Long Beach
California
Los Angeles
Matt
Gardner
In Remembrance of a Sainted Playmate Claudie Bates Gift
The 15 year old Claudie Bates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bates, received a handsome watch from Mrs. A. K. Brown of Chicago after weeks of invalidity. Claudie and her late friend Bessie Bates shared a close bond, and Bessie’s mother has sent yearly gifts since Bessie died. A 9 pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Sam Snooks last Thursday.
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Claudie Bates
G. L. Bates
A. K. Brown
Chicago
Bessie
Claudie
Sam Snooks
Senate and House Committees Named in County Detail
Lieut Gov Parrot announces Senate committees with the Jasper county senator as chairman of the Public Health panel and a member of six others including Appropriations Constitutional Amendments Highways Pharmacy Charitable Institutions and Horticulture and Forestry The House committee slate is expected to be released today or tomorrow
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Parrot
Jasper County
County printing awarded to the Journal and Record
Three papers competed for county printing. Journal lists 1128 subscribers, Recorp 1503, Democrat 736. Dispute over whether Recorp and Democrat lists were valid yearly subscriptions. Postmaster testimony alleged 37 Democrat names not taken out and lying in the office. After adjournments, the Board awarded printing to the Journal and Record at full rate.
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Journal
Recorp
Democrat
Kennington
The
Record
Colfax
Journal and Record
Audior
Newton
Jan
Iowa State
Newton Record
Newton Journal
Board of Supervisors appoints Jorgenson steward at poor farm
The board surprised locals by naming David Jorgenson to replace longtime steward W Ervin at the poor farm. Both couples are praised for service, Jorgenson accepting a $1140 salary against Ervin's $1300 bid, ensuring continued care for inmates.
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Board of Supervisors
David Jorgenson
Ervin
Baum & McLaughlin Form New Firm in Newton
The Baum and Cavell furniture business ends as Frank Cavell sells his share to J. W. McLaughlin. The new firm Baum & McLaughlin, known as Dick and Wils, aims for strong local success while McLaughlin remains in Newton and Cavell moves to Ames to join the Agricultural College.
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Baum
Cavell
Ames
Agricultural College
Baum & McLaughlin
Dick and Wils
Milt McCord Returns From Notable Trip
Milt McCord came back Wednesday morning from a trip of unusual interest. After escorting hog thieves M R Burton Darius Clark and Arthur Gilbert to the Ft Madison penitentiary he visited Paris Illinois his birthplace until age ten then Newton where he moved with his parents over forty years ago. He was feted and feasted and felt almost sorry to leave after the warm reception.
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Newton
H. 5. Stone
Jas. W. Eastman
Elbert Stone
Hi Stone
Wyoming
Far West
Des Moines
Iowa
Homer Bishop Stone
Lucy
Litchfield
Conn
Hartford
New Haven
Mr. Stone
New York
New England
Stone
Capitol
Fort Des Moines
Raccoon Forks
Grandma Stone
Grandpa Stone
James W. Eastman
Great West
California
Oregon
Idaho
Colorado
Montana
Grandpa
Milt McCord
M. R. Burton
Darius Clark
Arthur Gilbert
Ft. Madison
Paris
Illinois
Religious Awakening Revivals At M E Church Continue
Revival meetings at the M E church remain in progress and likely to extend into next week. Rev Cowan preaches nightly to crowded gatherings with many professing conversion and uniting with the church. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hough hosted a houseful of friends last evening.
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M. E
Cowan
Arthur Hough
Newton board conducts multi day county business and bridge bids
The Newton board of supervisors meets across several sessions from January 7 to January 14 1896. Actions include tax assessments adjustments and refunds for F R Witmer J W Honnold D P Edum and others, contracts for bridge lighting and road work, appointments of janitor overseer of the poor and county physicians, and disputes over county printing bids with final award to local newspapers after hearings. The note also covers a social notice of Mr and Mrs W E Hough hosting a new home opening with receptions and detailed hospitality arrangements.
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Chas. Jennings
Court House
J. A. Laird
Newton
Board of Supervisors
D. P. Edum
Wm. Rader
Malaka Township
Ira E. Hammer
Kellogg Township
J. M. Rayburn
School House
W. F. Otcheck
Hayden Reynolds
Burchinall & Hertzog
Sister of Jas T Pound Recovers from Illness in Colorado
Jas T Pound received a Pueblo telegram reporting his sister Miss Gussie H Pound seriously ill. The news improved as doctors said the danger passed and she grew better. Gussie had traveled from Boston to Colorado for health four months prior. two companions returned home and one died, leaving her lonely and ill until recovery.
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Jas. T. Pound
Pueblo
Colorado
Gussie H. Pound
Miss Gussie
Boston
Miss Pound
Mr. Pound
Newton
Death of Mr. Jerry Wise Prompts Funeral in Congregational Church
Mr O Farnham received word Tuesday evening of the death of his son in law Mr Jerry Wise at his Kansas City area home. Wise resided in this city for many years before moving about four years ago. A good man remembered by many friends. The body will arrive today and funeral services are set for one o clock this afternoon at the Congregational church.
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O. Farnham
Jerry Wise
Kansas City
Mr. Wise
Congregational Church
Trench Accident at City Light Plant Sees Narrow Escape
At City Light plant worker Geo Townsend was pinned between a seven ton wheel and brick wall in a deep trench while positioning the wheel. A slip wedged him, but rescuers freed him with only slight injuries after a close call and possible fatal outcome.
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City Light
Geo. Townsend
George
Night accident injures local man in darkness
Mirtlow Baldwin was run over by an express wagon after No. 4 arrived. he was unconscious briefly but has no broken bones and is improving. The incident occurred in darkness with no one to blame. Also notes pending electric light plant progress and a local property sale.
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Mirtlow Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin
City Electric Light Plant
Mr. Gates
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Iowa State Democrat
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Burney
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Supervisor's Journal
the Board of Supervisors of
Poweshiek Township
F. R. Witmer
Monroe
J. W. Honnold
Newton Canning Co
Elk Creek Township
Jacob Groves
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Wormley
A. J. Hays
H. E. Hunter
C. E. Boyd
J.C. Donahey
A. Davey
H.S. Efnor
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Wm. Duetch
Valeria
H. V. Byers
P.m
Starrett Road
Chas
Janeway
W. O. Foster
Minnie Cal- Pinosivens
Otters
Stan Ee
Auditor's Office
Janith
W. F. Byers
J. M. Raaybern
H. J. Agnew
J. C. Donahey
Ly. Oswalt
Oswalt
W. KE. Hough
Emma Schalk
Grace Woodrow
Mrs. Hough
W. A. Loomis
Mrs. Louise Williams
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