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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1896
Page
5
Wagley and Smead announce a 30 day sale to clear room for new stock refusing detailed prices for Teacher's Bibles and lamps. Specials include teachers Bibles priced around 8.50 for six and 2.50 to 6.00 ranges, plus two dozen Hanging and Standing lamps discounted at a large percentage before Chicago stock arrives.
Aggregated transfers list numerous parcels sold in Mingo and surrounding areas, with buyers and sellers including Sherman, Crawford, Maytag, Fugard, Miller, and others. The piece also records a Mingo veterans post roster installation, social notes, community updates, and upcoming meetings.
Valeria J Woods visited Des Moines on Monday. Miss Mamie McCurnin was a Sunday visitor at the parental home. A K P dance last Friday evening drew a good crowd and positive feedback. Rev Quinn of the Catholic church has recovered from a week long illness. Jim and Miss Sue Philson were Newton visitors last week. Eunice Couch, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Couch, has recovered from diphtheria. Mr and Mrs Philaum of Mingo attended the dance Friday night.
The Modern Woodman of America held its first public installation and banquet at the local hall on Tuesday evening January 7 with George B. Albert as installing officer. The roster lists H. S. Baker and others as officers and trustees. An address on Woodcraft followed, and a lavish banquet was served. The article also covers a joint installation of E. H. Keyes Post and the W. R. C. the previous Saturday and reports on local social and farming news, including road use and several visits to Pella and nearby farms. A double wedding is anticipated in the near future.
Pleasant weather marked the past week in January. Mr and Mrs James Quinn visited Mrs Quinns parents Mr and Mrs Fox in Grinnell and returned Friday. Thomas More is no better. Mr and Mrs Mike Coon visited Mrs C o s sister Mrs E J Birchard and returned to Newton Tuesday. Last Saturday Ed Killduff shipped eight head of mules and sixteen head of horses to the southern market. Lads from around here enjoy skating on the Bouma each evening. Cards are out for the marriage of Charley Schnell and Martha Andreas to take place at their home.
The Elk Creek column reports a sprained ankle from a skating accident on Wednesday January 22. Several visitors and moves are noted: Blakeley from Newton visited a daughter. Lukins moved to his daughter Mrs. Turner. Myrtle Finch visited relatives. Cora Kling stayed with grandparents. Rooster relocated goods to the Van Epps farm. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is recommended by Peery & Cameron druggists of Flushing, sold at 25 and 50 cents by Wagley & Smead.
The Iowa Central railway announces sale of excursion tickets on January 14 and 28, February 11 and March 10, 1696 to Missouri, Arkansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida at very low rates. For information contact Iowa Central agents or Thos. P. Barry, G. P. A., Marshalltown, Ia.
The advertisement proclaims Dr Williams Kidney Pills as a superior remedy for kidneys and urinary organs. It promises renewed vitality, relief from loins and back pains, facial puffiness, and frequent urination, with a mail order price of $1 per box through H J Skiff, Newton Iowa.
Rail timetable details list Eastbound and Westbound trains with numbers and times. Includes freight and fast mail services, transfers, and specific stops for the Monroe Branch from Newton to Monroe and back with departure and arrival times.
The snippet lists eastbound and westbound local freight trains with station stops at Monroe Fairmount Prairie City and times in the morning and afternoon. It includes departure and arrival windows and separate p m and a m columns for GOING EAST and GOING WEST.
Readable parts list times for Valeria Mingo Ira and Baxter on a northbound schedule with entries like 6:18, 35, 9:29, and 7:27 am. Several lines mention No.1 No.3 No.2 No.4 and various times such as 8:22 pm 12:55 pm 3:42 pm.
Schedule notes for Iowa Central Newton Branch and main line to Grinnell. It lists westbound and eastbound times, stations including Newton, Grinnell area, New Sharon, and local stops with afternoon and evening departures. A recommendation train is mentioned without details.
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