Veterans Recall Shiloh Prisoner of War Tale at Newton
Col. David Ryan of Newton recalls his capture at Shiloh with the Hornets Nest Brigade. He and his brother Bob later became prominent Iowa figures. The humor and hardship of prison life, including improvised clothing, food, and eventual release, are shared as he pursues a judicial post.
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Shiloh
David Ryan
Bob
Robert Ryan
Supreme Bench of
Nebraska
Iowa
Col. Ryan
6Th Judicial District
Newton Fulfills Promises With Jasper County Celebration
A grand Jasper county celebration in Newton began at midnight and lasted 24 hours. The crowd enjoyed the E T band, a colorful parade, Barney the strongman, a cucumber pickle wagon, and a patriotic address by Dennis M. Kelly of Colfax. Ball games, bicycle and pacing races, and a Brooklyn versus Des Moines style ball match drew large crowds. The day closed with fireworks and a benefit performance at the opera house, leaving no incidents noted.
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Newton
Jasper County
E.T
Si Plunkett
Fritz Boone
Fritz
Barney
Dennis ‘M. Kelly
Colfax
Kelly
Abraham Lincoln
Gunsaulus
Ed. Scarbrough
Red Bezant
Jack Johnson
John Newell
Aaron Drew
Shelly Wells
I. F Graham
E. E. Dotson
B.C. Mgardne
Iowa
Sam Powers
Gil Hawaii
D. Ryan
N. A. Wells
H. V. Adams
David
Goliath
John M. Emery
Early Settlers Attend Newton Celebration Highlights
Out of town guests joined Newtons Fourth of July events with C P Springer of Des Moines visiting David Evans family and old friends. Local residents Ollie Springer born 1846 at Davis farm recalled early county life and Springer Tavern history.
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C. P. Springer
Des Moines
David Evans
Ollie
Billie
Sally Springer
Civili Tion
C. M. Davis
Adamson’s Grove
Newton
9Th Iowa Cavalry
Doc. Wert
Charlie Jennings
Gardner Dodge
Pard Trager
Woodbury
Senate Passes Tariff Bill Amid Rowdy Senate Show
Indications are the obnoxious Wilson tariff law will be superseded by the Dingley law within days. The Senate approved the bill by 28 to 6 in a crowded chamber with leaders Reed and Dingley present. Final tally showed Republicans and a few Democrats supporting. several members were paired or abstained as debates closed. In the same issue, Wm H Draper of Prairie City dies at 46, leaving a large Jasper county family and noted for Christian fidelity.
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Woodmen of America
K. P. Hall
U. S. Grant
Des Moines
Iowa
Dingley
Despond
Senate
Reed
House of Representatives
Jones
Mantle
McEne
Harris
Kas
Turner
Cannon
Aldrich
Murphy
Chandler
McLaurin
Frye
Teller
Pettigrew
Wm. H. Draper
Ira E. Draper
Prairie City
Mr. Draper
Cumberland County
Indiana
Nancy Means
Iown
Hartford
Marion County
Jasper County
Vandalia
Ira E
John J
Eliza J. Draper
H. J. Shearer
Eliza J
Jof Jas
Des Moines pair arraigned in murder attempt case
The man winams and Lottie Martin Taylor were arraigned in Des Moines police court for assault with intent to commit murder in the Herb Martin case. They pled not guilty and a trial was set for next Monday. Herb Martin remains missing while his wife Cora is reported recovering from injuries.
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Winams
Lottie Martin Taylor
Des Moines
Herb Martin
Cora
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Palo Alto Township
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E.E. Condit
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A.G. Miller
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Alexander Morse
Lou Shahan
Lynnville
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Squire Allfree
Brooklyn
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Jessie Rich
Grand Junction
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Iowa Agricultural College
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Keithsburg
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George Swagart
Kate
Fred Jones
Saturda
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Altoona
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Henry Davis
Denver
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