County Law Suit and Local Tragedy In Newton
In Jasper county court Judge Scott rules state special assessment law unconstitutional in a suit by Edward & Walsh Construction Co against Jasper county over courthouse square costs. The ruling will be appealed to the Supreme Court. Also in Newton, the community mourns Flo Marie Rippetoe four year old who died after a cholera infantum illness. Funeral services were held with Rev. John Ferguson officiating as mourners gathered at North Vine street.
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Edward & Walsh Construction Co
Jasper County
Court House Square
Scott
United States
Supreme Court
Newton
John M. Rippetoe
Flo Marie
Flo Marle
North Vine Street
John Ferguson
U.P. Church
Rippetoe
Jonn Hews
John Hews
Elk Creek
Board of Supervisors
J. T. Winters
Hews
Company K
Iowa
John T. Winters
Eveybody
Elle Creek
Witers
Wre
Mournful death of Mrs Sabina Airy at Oskaloosa
Mrs Sabina Airy wife of Wm J Airy died at her home in Oskaloosa on Saturday morning July 15 aged 25 years 15 days. Daughter of Daniel and (Mrs) Landmesser born Elk Creek township lived in Oskaloosa. She leaves a husband and two small children. Dread consumption ended a life loved by all. Nieces Geo J Williams and Louie Landmeier with wives attended the funeral.
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Airy
Sabina Airy
Wm. J. Airy
Oskaloosa
Daniel Landmesser
Landmesser
Elk Creek Township
Local News From Newton and Vicinity
Rev R A Carnine now Denver District presiding elder Colorado Conference popular with Methodists Newton folks recall he was once a fine pulpit orator weighing about two hundred pounds Asa Moler enjoys honeymoon trip to Iowa City Uncle Samuel Reasoner in town trading and famed for village leadership Ed Finch and Sam Witmer visit county seat amid party lines Ceresera fleet anniversary seeks Fourth of July extra copy record Kiss ing bug noted Congregational Sunday school picnic at Wilsons grove July 25th Senior Boys Brigade camp near Murphy Ray Horn's runaway injures rake Dr McClintoch sells Adair drug store to move to Tennessee Ice cream social at Sacred Heart church planned Ice cream 15 cents.
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Nettie
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Wichita
Kan
Murray
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Sam Witmer
Lynnville
Doc
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Wilson's Grove
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Newton Herald
New York
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Elk Creek
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Henry Craig
Boliver
L. N. Blackwelh
Craig
Jasper County
Charlie Coon
Dora Medeker
Henry
Montevedio
Minn
Pleasant Hill
Addie Johnstone
Lois
Jeanette Johnstone
Galva
Ill
James Brown
Charlie Jennings
Missouri
Jerico
Eugene Traver
Colfax
Charlie
Carrie White
Prairie City News
Lold Illinois
Boys’ Dramatic Club
Boys’ Brigade
Sacred Heart Church
Dr. McClintoch
C. W
Hart
Tis Drug
Adair
Tennessee
W. H. Shaw
Monroe
Reunion of Iowa Civil War regiments in Johnson County
The 224th 212th and 26th Iowa Volunteer Infantry regiments plan a September reunion in Iowa City to recall the Shenandoah and Vicksburg campaigns and honor fallen comrades. The piece also notes local updates on state politics, postal appointments, a seaside cigar shipment story, and a dramatic tale of a stubborn five hundred pound hog in Newton.
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Iowa
Farly
Winchester
Army of the Potomac
Lee
Little Phil
Shenandoah
Enen
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Iowa City
Johnson County
Champion Hill
Vicksburg
Pope
Shenandoah Valley
Town City
For Sale at Bargain Good Conch
For sale at Bargain. All got too buggy in good conch. A good bargain for someone for 20 cash. Inquire at the Ruconp office.
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Ruconp
Young thief confessed after being found burying watch
A Des Moines visitor aged about fourteen stole Mrs Hammers watch while staying with her family. After dinner he disappeared, was found to be the thief, and confessed when threatened with jail. He had buried the timepiece in a corn field and will likely avoid punishment. Also a successful M E church concert impressed Newton. The choir of nineteen and orchestra of ten delivered a fine program conducted by Van Haveskerke and Rodgers.
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Des Moines
M. E. Church
Newton
T. M. Rodgers
van Haveskerke
Judge Clements Opens Habeas Corpus Docket in Disputed Custody Case
Judge Clements heard two writs of habeas corpus last week. The first involved Marvin McDaniel seeking custody of a child raised by the mother's parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnahan of Reasner. the case was contested with spirit and taken under advisement. A second case drew witnesses from Lynnville about a wagon pair whose conduct was described as unsavory. the male plaintiff sued for his freedom and was remanded to jail to await the grand jury.
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Distry
Clements
End of the Normal Delivers Quiet Week of Recitations
A Des Moines visitor, Major Byers, spoke on Songs and Song Writers during Friday forenoon as Jas per County teachers continued a routine week of lessons and study with no notable evening events or lectures this year.
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Jasper County
Major Byers
Des Moines
Woman Severely Scalded by Gas Stove Tilt Incident
Last Sunday Mrs J M Duan was preparing morning work when a gasoline stove tilted spilling boiling water on her right arm up to the elbow. A physician arrived promptly and administered remedies, with her condition improving though the injuries are serious and healing will take time.
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J. M. Duan
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