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Newspaper

Newton Record

Location

Newton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1897

Page

8

Insurance Inforce Up Over Twenty Three Percent in Year

The Nebraska report notes Insurance Inforce rose over 23 percent and premiums and interest receipts likewise gained. Death claims and assets rose modestly while net surplus jumped over 120 percent. The company shows a six percent average interest yield, low expense ratio, and strong mortuary reserve. Policies offer paid up values and full cash values with liberal loans. See E M Giles for Farmers policies and dates.

Artment of Nebraska Ato E. M. Giles

Murphy Area Notes Busy Week in Kellogg and Surroundings

A Grinnell based agent with buggies travels through the district while Nim Young showcases a valuable colt. Kellogg visits include Mrs Stella Murphy and Mrs Elizabeth Kent of Milford Nebraska planning visits. Baby girl born to Charlie Russell at Anita. Band and picnics planned for the Fourth, with many locals hosting relatives and attending church events. Continuous farm activity, visits, and social gatherings fill the week.

Grinnell Nim Young Stella Murphy Kellogg Elizabeth Kent Milford Nebr J. B. Foltz Uriah Davis Moma

Local notes from Hickory Grove and vicinity

Farmers report early hay as drought effects begin. Robert Madill delivered four hog loads to Newburg last Tuesday. Lewis Green and wife visited their father Elias Green. H M Breeden finishes painting and corn crib work. Isaiah Clay attended the Democratic state convention in Des Moines. Wind and hail damaged trees and crops. lightning struck Maxwell McCosh’s straw stack. Jasper County Holiness Association holds meetings July 3 and 4 at the M E church. J J Walker bought a new top buggy from a Marshalltown firm. A select party occurred at Anson Moxley’s residence. details scarce.

Robert Madill Newburg Jasper County Holiness Association M. E. Church J.J. Walker Marshalltown

Ida Green Birthday Party At Elias Green Residence

A large gathering attended the residence of Elias Green last Monday evening to celebrate his daughter Ida's birth day. Ice cream cake and oranges were served as guests enjoyed games and other amusements until late, departing pleased with the evening’s entertainment. Ros Roy.

Elias Green Ida Ros Roy

Monroe residents gather for visits and plans

Jace Koder, formerly of Monroe now in Omaha, plans to practice law here with Cambridge man Sherman Honnold visiting his father John Honnold. Rev. Gibson and wife depart Monday for a westward trip to the Pacific coast, returning late August. Various locals including Georgie Fisher, Maudie Lesser, and Miss Lou Brunt visit relatives. Robert Johnston’s mother Mrs. Emily Johnston dies suddenly at night after a lengthy illness.

Hey.shaw Rev. Gibson West Pacific Coast Georgie Fisher Knoxville Monroe A. Honnold Miss Fisher Lou Brunt Sigourney Josiah Fisher Ella Cochrane Angus Iowa Catharine Cochrane T. P. Burchinal Colorado

Killduff Epworth League Event and Local News

Killduff will celebrate next Saturday with an Epworth League event on July 3. Revel E Handy will deliver the oration. K Reed visits his daughter Mrs Henry Vinall. Ed Killduff returns from six months in New Orleans reporting roasting ears corn crop. Annie Yost in poor health. Daisy Vinal attended Children Day at Kellogg. Walter Jackson returns from Oskaloosa. health improving. Lillian Carpenter poorly but improving. Harry Ludlow vis

K. Reed Henry Vinall Ed Killduff New Orleans Annie Yost Daisy Vinal Kellogg Killduff

Local notes report illness visits and meetings

TRINTOR R H Expy was very ill a part of last week but is better again. John McLain spent Wednesday with his mother. Wa Ives and family of New Sharon visited relatives in this vicinity Wednesday and Thursday. He traded for a span of mules of Mr Hathaway giving a team of horses and 8100 in money for the mules. Elder Wilson conducted the fourth quarterly conference at Granville Friday p m and preached at New Salem Friday night. He returned to Lynnville Saturday expecting to come back to New Salem Sunday but the inclement weather prevented him. Rev Collier of Lynnville conducted the quarterly meeting services at New Salem Sunday. Evangelist Miller will conduct a three days meeting July 3-5 in the Granville ME church. All Christians especially are urged to attend. Misses Hattie Lunt and Essilena Needham and Messrs Oliver Phelps and Willie Lunt attended the graduating exercises of the Newton Normal college Friday evening. Walter Carlyle is home from Des Moines. Mrs Ellis a sister in law of Mrs Philip Dysart is here on a visit.

R. H. Expy John McLain Wa. Ives New Sharon Mr. Hathaway Wilson Granville New Salem Lynnville Collier Evangelist Miller Granville M.E Hattie Lunt Essilena Needham Oliver Phelps Willie Lunt Newton Normal College Walter Carlyle Des Moines

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