Fourth of July 1846 and 1902 in Jasper County
John W. Murphy recounts Jasper County Independence Day celebrations, describing the 1846 log cabin gathering at Ballenger Aydelette near Murphy station, with venison, honey, maple molasses and corn bread, plus a reading of the Declaration of Independence, contrasted with later reminiscences of early settler families and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Ballenger Aydelette
Buena Vista Township
Milton Vanscoy
Murphy Station
Newton and
New Sharon
Iowa Central RR
J. W. Murphy
Erring
Aydelotte
Murphy
Iowa
Newton
W. Merny
Elk Creek
M. D. Springer
Joab Bennett
William M. Springer
James Pearson
Moses Lacy
Fool
Bennett
Long Local News Briefs From Newton and Nearby
The town hears of Mrs. Hugh Newell’s stroke at over eighty, Mrs. Parker’s cancer recovery fading, and the death of Mrs. John Anderson in Knoxville. A.N. Ogg plans a northwest trip to Seattle and Portland with a bear hunting camping party, while Mrs. Harry Miller’s recovery allows her husband to return to Des Moines. Jay Lambert narrowly avoids injury during a jewelry safe move. Warden Hunter and daughter Mary visit Newton. Aliss Cora Long hosts tea with Rev. Leitzell and others. An eight pound daughter is born to Elias B. Mofitt. Dr. Robb’s wife returns from Chicago. James Lister dies at 72, after long Newton residence and Mormon emigration history. Mrs. Lavalleur’s murder case advances to grand jury, with Governor Cummins offering a reward. Major S. H. Myers survives a horse accident, Irwin Forbes returns from the northwest with a large North Dakota farm investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Parker
Mt. Pleaant
John Downs
Mother Parker
Friends
John Anderson
Knoxville
Ill
John Hale
E. C. Ogg
Seattle
Portland
Bil
Harry Miller
Charlie Robison
West Main Street
Harry
Des Moines
Daisy
George Davis
Thompson Bros
Jay Lambert
Jay
Newton
Wm. A. Hunter
Anamosa
Mary
Mt. Holyoke
Mass
Aliss Cora Long
UC. W. Leitzell
Chester Sloanaker
H. S. Cook
Mary Lyday
Dr. Failor
Geo. W. Guthrie
Elias B. Mofitt
Elias
James Lister
Jim Lister
North Farmer's Street
Mr. Lister
Menston
England
Ann Foster
Bradford
Isis
Lister
America
Liverpool
Boston
Salt Lake City
Tom Smaith
John Lloyd
Edward Batty
John X. Davis
John Evans
Main Street
Martin & Rasmussen
Salt Lake
Church of Latter Day Saints
Eliza Moss
City Green House
Frank A. Neeham
William T. Lister
Chase-Lister Theatrical Co
John F. Lister
J. Evans Ryai
W.C. Nick
Rhode
Lacey Nomination Highlights Sixth District Convention
Hon. John F. P. Lacey of Oskaloosa was renominated by acclamation at a Sixth District congressional convention held in an opera house in this city. Delegates traveled by special train from Oskaloosa for the event, with the Iowa Brigade Band providing music. The gathering drew broad county attendance and a cordial, harmonious atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procecainen
John FP. Lacey
Oskaloosa
Iowa Brigade Band
F. Rainsburg
Brooklyn
Calvin Manning
Ottumwa
C.K. Needham
Sigourney
Lac
Carr
Jasper Loses By Flood
Flood damages reported across Skunk river bottom with wide losses. Peter De Keys of Oswall neighborhood and Frank Richey face wheat and grain losses while J B Ross and Campbell Brothers abandon grazing lands. E E Dotson loses 100 acres of corn. Ed Meckley loses livestock. Geo Kintz questions cattle saved. Watt Lake bridge encampments wait for crossing. rural carrier misses trip. Wittemberg ladies publish Favorite Quotations. Newton to contribute new family to Kansas. RB Errett sells North Farmer street home for 160 acres near Parsons. undecided relocation. Fred L Maytagh acquires a new automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter de Keys
Oswall
Skunk River
Frank Richey
J. B. Ross
Campbell Brothers
Mound Prairie Township
Skunk Bottom
E. E. Dotson
Ed Meckley
Geo. Kintz
Watt Lake
Indian Creek
Clipper
Newton
Kansas
H. Errett
North Farmer's Street
Parsons
Also Mentioned on This Page
John W. Murphy
Jasper Co
P. S
Adamsons
David Edmundson
Lis Green
B.A
Mr. Aydelotte
Ida Downs
Seigem
T. R. Phillips
Chas HE. Downs
Wichita
Kan
Downs
Ella Bowyer
Ida Phillips
Sherman Township
Charles E. Downs
Iss
Rom
Emma Mershon Konsch
J. Rl. Mershon
Emma de Konschine
Nicholas
Emma Mershon
Alve
Washington
Rock Island Depot
Hal. Burnell
Fairhaven
Hal
Spirit Lake
K. T
Templar Band
Anna M. Patterson
Lettie Earley
Hugh Newell
Ewell
Lelia Verton
West McDonald Street
Dr. Robb
Chicago
Carrie Andrew
Rockford, M
H.R. Andrew
Cedar Rapids
Nathan Lavateur
Frank Lavalleur
D. W. Church
Lear
Cummins
Lavalleur
H. M.isyers
Dessloines
Dr. Byers
Island
His
N. Dakota
Irwin Forbes
Northwest
Dorr Forbes
Jamestown
North Dakota
Lax
Forbes
Erwin
Lacey
Thomas Watson
Fifth and
Cherrystre
Bertha Watson
Kosher Hall ‘Turner
Amber Moore
Miller
L. A. Joplin
A. M.E
Colored Mandolin Club
Rose Mayes
David Mayes
Kenath Fine
Orie Commandery
No. 22
K.T
Templar Park
Knights Templar
the Park
F. A. Long
R. C. Daly
Henry Held
Ea, Malmberg
Frank Dunn
Fred Hough
Clifford Cox
Leslie
Myron
J. W. Loyer
Howard Witmer
A. M. Hough
Helen
Ethel
C. C. Meredith
F. E. Meredith
Chas, Hinsdale, Jr
Ed Giese
Rob. Blair
Ora Bess Meredith
Lou J. Smith
Herman E. Cook
Cook
Tudie Smith
J. A. Mattern
Mattern
Des Moine, Iowa City & Eastern RR
Hill Creek
Henry Reasoner
Carson Creek
Wild Cat Grove
Ira Livingston
Birch Blackwood
Rob Thompson
Abe Adamson
Wilson Robb
Pella Road
Mt. Zion
B. W. Blackwood
J. W. Blackwood
Maj
John Fr. Lacey
Jasper
Ladies of
Fred L. Maytagh
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