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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1896
Page
4
The Newton Record announces subscription terms at 1.00 per year with $1.50 if not paid in advance. Homer Galloway is editor and Ralph F. Graham is business manager.
Jasper County reports a dispute as J W A turrer challenges the Des Moines Register over prohibition coverage. The Register runs a Sunday column rebuking an article by Mr Allfree, with the editor accused of unfair treatment.
Edstor Sherman of the Bussey Banner ran the paper last week while also announcing the arrival of a baby girl at the editor's home just as the paper was going to press.
The piece argues that Democrats in the legislature should cast a solid vote for Allison next Tuesday to improve public favor and mirror the House Democrats’ speaker election precedent, aiming to reduce stigma from their leaders’ actions.
Judge George G Wright, beloved in Iowa, died leaving a life story tied to the state’s early days. He was a partisan without bitterness, famous without ego, and revered as an honest public servant who connected with the people and set a noble example for future generations.
An outraged call for a thorough investigation into grave robbing linked to Drake University’s medical department in Des Moines. The writer condemns the desecrations as unacceptable, urges accountability for all involved, and warns against excuses of scientific necessity. The piece advocates swift, severe punishment and stresses the impact on families.
The piece urges forming Allison clubs in Jasper County to support the Senator's political interests. It argues for proactive organization, notes Allison favors clubs, and suggests Jasper County should join sister counties to gain national prominence if the Senator becomes presidential nominee.
In a biting annual message the A P A supreme president attacks President Cleveland for gifting a lavish copy of the Constitution to the Pope, accusing him of servility to the Catholic Church. Neutral readers may view the gift as a strong move, praising the Constitution as essential reading for European rulers.
The Chicago Tribune urges the Pope to read carefully the form of government under which millions of Roman Catholics in the United States live peacefully and happily. It notes the separation of Church and State and suggests the Pope could be converted to free institutions if he studies the bound book sent by President Cleveland.
The Twenty sixth general assembly convened and after pers onal organization both houses adjourned to honor Judge Wright. Hon H W Byers named speaker by bipartisan vote. Officers for senate and house listed, including secretaries clerks sergeants at arms doorkeepers and janitors, with John D Bowen elected clerk of the House. Various local notices, lectures, deacons and community events described.
The Newton Journal notes a broad list of county newspapers sworn as bona fide subscribers but finds many names of non residents, recurring discontinues, unpaid sends, and those who tried to stop it were pressured by pleas. The Journey avoided public challenge, but objections were not raised before the Board.
A party of Eastern Star members from Monroe attended last Friday’s Prairie City installation of officers. Attendees included Mrs. Mell Cowles, Mrs. L. M. Shaw, Mrs. B. Hinson, Mrs. Cory, Mrs. Jennie Kipp, Mrs. Pauline Kipp, and Mrs. Dr. Hendershott. They enjoyed refreshments and a social evening, returning home on the night freight. The January meeting of the L. A. society was held last week at Willett Howard’s residence.
Local rep F L Phipps handles Baxter subscriptions as Woodward and Weir drill for Dr Buchanan and strike a water flow. Miss Bettie Meyer dies in Freeport after illness. her funeral held near Baxter. Rev Scheidt preaches at home. H Irwin leads Bethel revival. Barber James Davidson sells Baxter shop and returns. Prof Gregg forgery noted in Tines-Republican. Elise’s hosted Seigel Concert Co. in January.
Mrs Lizzie Brown moves in with Grandma Shearer to receive care and affection. Mrs Chas Murray remains ill but hopeful for recovery. Uncle Neil Murray visits his daughter Mrs Anderson after Sunday. Peter Gulling hauls potatoes to market this week. Tucker Anderson buys goods in the capital on Saturday. W H H Draper passes mile marker eighty five and remains hearty at fifty. Will Brunner John Morgan and Miss Coral Batley visit the state capital. Homer Anna and Nora Hayes assist in a concert in Warren County. Landy Stewart of Rising Sun visits often. For particulars ask Sinia Miller. Chas Vandike moves his engine and separator to Wibb Browns to thresh corn fodder.
In Newburg a large number suffer from the gripe. G. D. Alden reports that cousins from Montour are visiting his home, suggesting a social visit amid local illness.
John Price purchased the parcels opposite S. N. Holden and plans a house in the spring. Cora Kling returned home last Saturday after visiting friends in Newton and attending the Ww. P. dance.
Pleasant Hill M E church revival meetings begun New Year’s Eve are set to end as attendance has been poor due to widespread sickness in the area. Also noted are grain rent changes at Winchell farm, March possession for DanoTher, local social visits, painting study plans for Myrtle Steers in Des Moines, illness among Mrs Della Winehell, hog sale proceeds, a forthcoming wedding, a Monroe preacher, and new Pleasant Hill Sunday school officers for the year ahead with a cash-rate incentive for old subscribers ending January 1, 1896.
Gifford is ill with La Grippe while Miss Claude Shankland also suffers. Visits include Mr and Mrs Will Livingstone and their son Charlie in Marshall county, J G Volk in Prairie City, Rev Adams and wife, G M Gifford and C M Taylor in Pella. A tramp named Forbes seen in neighborhood. John Taylor Jr named grand juror for February term. James Hoagland weds Miss Lama Heavenland New Years Eve. Revival meetings end at the Baptist church with hopes for harvest. horse incident interrupts a church visit but caused no injuries.
Grandma Haraway visits with daughter Mrs A J Kling and plans to stay the winter. S H Patterson was in the area Saturday night and Sunday. Protracted meetings continue at McKinney school house. Grandma Terpstra is quite sick. Mr Hook's dance moved to Geo Perry's. A spelling school at Hen Peck is highlighted. Next week’s grand event is Fred Andrews daughter’s marriage to Mr Schnell. Frank Kroh and wife visited Prairie City on Sunday. Grandpa Kling turned eighty three last Saturday.
The KelLogg column notes lingering winter chill and prevailing sickness. Sandusky and Coger return from Texas. Coger considers moving south in autumn. Mr. and Mrs. Kirschstine return from Illinois. Joseph Giel of Maryville, Missouri visits grandparents Autle and his wife.
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