Newton and Vicinity News Roundup
Miss Belle Hestwood of Knoxville visits Newton with her sister Mrs Amead as life stories of local clergy and families unfold. Notables include Mr and Mrs Burnham marriage at the Simpson home with a large gathering, plus further social events, visits, health updates, and church revivals across Newton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Hestwood
Knoxville
Miss Mestwood
Newton
Newston Church
Miss Hest
Chicazo
Ma Amos
Prac
Chicago
Chri
Lizzie Gear
Willis Dingman
Hy Colfax
Esday
Monroe i Hs
Priso
Charli Bellevue Church
The Boys Exonerated At Marshalltown Railroad Mishap
The Iowa Central train crew Will White conductor Billie Drink Is engineer RE Edwards brakes man and Harley Newton fireman were cleared of blame after an accident at La Cey station. A northbound freight rammed the passenger coach platform tearing it off while the train stood idle. The boys faced suspension but were exonerated and ordered to resume duties. Instruments for sale offered with free lessons at the Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Will White
Billie Drink
RE. Edwards
Harley Newton
Marshalltown
Lacey Station
White
Brought Home a Bride in Malcom Wedding
Cyrus Mershon and Miss Mary Leone Cady wed at the Cady home in Malcom last Wednesday morning. They shared a large reception and train trip to Newton, with many relatives and friends visiting Kellogg Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus $. Mershon
Mary Leone Cady
Silas Cady
Malcom
Newton
Then
A. W. Mershon
Kellogg Township
Poweshtek
Driving incident near church ends with minor injuries
Mrs Court Burnell and her son Hal were in a minor collision at the Lutheran church corner when a horse spooked and struck an electric light pole. Hal held the horse until it broke loose and was recaptured. no serious injuries reported.
Social news and a tragic death in West Liberty
Local social notes list at home gatherings hosted by Mellroy Warren Winslow and Hean, with parties at Mrs E E Warren and Mr and Mrs Houghton. A death from cancer and suspected morphine overdose is reported for Mrs Bincohn, while a court contest highlights John C Manning as wine winner and Chas H Rinehart secures deputy under sheriff amid a lively swine association meeting.
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Mrs. W. ©. Mellroy
St. Stephens
E. E. Warren
John Houghton
West Liberty
Bincohn
Sey Swine Association
Spe
Chas
H. Rinehart
Sherit
Going West Schedule Details In Des Moines Valley Division
A fragmented timetable lists trains and minor stops between Monroe Newton and Des Moines Valley Division lines. It notes departure and arrival times such as 1a, 4pm, 9: rae, and 10:40 am. The faded text mentions daily operation with Sundays excluded and references Grinnell as a destination on the northbound and southbound routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Newton
Des Moines Valley
Unclear transit listing at Western Ry and Baxter area
Fragmentary OCR shows a transit or schedule fragment with references to Western Railway SourmMound Baxter 232m and lines like Valeria 9 80 Baxter 10:10. The text mixes route numbers, times, and place names including Nova and Northbound, but details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Valeriabico
Valeria
In Memoriam William Adamson Newton Post R S V R
In Memoriam notice from Garrett Post No 16 G A R Newton dated January 15 reports the death of comrade William Adamson who died at his Newton residence on Tuesday the 6th instant. The resolution expresses sincere condolence and notes years of service wound suffered in war and the post minutes record the memorial.
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Newton, Ia
Garrett Post
William Adamson
Newton
Ins Ng
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JR Gorrell
Des Moines
Miss Randall
Colorado
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Ungs
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Edith Ludlow
Davensport
Col
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J.d. Pederson
Dex Moines
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James Wilson
Malaka Creamery
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Ambrose
G.M. Webb
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Malaka
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Mansfield
Ohio
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Elk Creek
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Cora
Ella
Breder
Christ
Wesenann
Malaka Township
Germany
United Presbyterian Church
Summersett
Tev
Berguson
Gebal
Re al Exepp
Marengo
Fa Zollinger
Send
Lincoln
Neb
Fredericktown
John Picht
Andrew Hans
Colofa
Frank
Weal
Colfax
E Wells
Court House
Antle
T. S.simpson
Richand Township
Irene Beile
Rodney Burnhan
Mary Lith
Apyon
Mr. Here
Simpson
Ammost
A. G. Warner
Herald Oftce
Aoe
Grand and Petit
He Follo
Rawn
W. B. Wells
Monroe Warner
Wm. Boyd
Mr Thode Hoga
Adolph Klopping
F. Adkins
Grinnell Barney Texudon
Hiymerton
A. A. Hight
BO. Evans
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A. J. Clements
Herman Toedt
Rb.th
W. Weston
Iraz
Grinnell
Chas Berg
Pra Butrum
Lynnville
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J. FP. Wilson
Happy Home
Wilson
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Ame
J. N. Guy
Co. L
Swton
Wm. Armstrong
Grand Jury
Esquire Allfree
W. G. Mann
Harry P. Uncapher
Itt
Mrs. Manning
John C. Manning
Nettie Ferguson
Herald Oes
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Ome
Eoirmount
Rae
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Essiy
Taintor
Gsicatoosa
Robey
Olney
Ford
Wackny
Aea
ARNO
Meredith & Ogg
E. J. Salmon
Atttorney - At
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Iowa
W. C. Melroy
Jasper County Bank
H.S. Winslow
new + Rainerton, Tow
J. A. Metcalfe
Clark
George Koenig
Jasper County
Thetioester
Stator Fesco - Weir
Schutler
Timothy Lee
Bergman
MicLinley
West
Chicago, Pock Island & Pacific Railway
Rock Island
United States
Mexico
John Sebastian
Pullman Barret
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