Funeral of Father Rippetoe in North Newton
The funeral of Father Alfred Rippetoe aged 78 years was held at his North Newton home at 3 pm Friday conducted by Rev C V Cowan. He died suddenly from heart disease Wednesday morning after residing in Newton over twenty years and leaves a widow in mourning. Firemen plan Decoration Day services on May 29 with graveside honors for multiple late members listed by name. McCollums has just received a car load of rock and barrel salt.
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Father Rippetoe
Alfred Rippetoe
North
Newton
C. V. Cowan
M. Kk
Fire Department
A. J. Richards
Josh Crawford
Frank Hunter
Will Lambert J. M. Pearson
Chas Ritter
W. E. Coiner
Wilson
John A. Wilson
Peter Helphrey
H. J. Richards
I. C. Stines
A. C.cavander
Frank Baldwin
Jas
The Electric Light Case Ends in Newton Fracas
In federal court Judge Woolson rules on the long running electricity dispute in Newton. The case, George Lewis trustee vs city of Newton, centers on a 1887 franchise to a private electric plant, bond security, and the city’s subsequent decision to build its own plant, deeming the franchise a contract the city could void, threatening bond holders’ reliance on Newton’s good faith.
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Des Moines Register
George Lewis
Newton
Woolson
City of
Klondike Gold Folder Issued by Great Rock Island Route
Wagley and Smead advertise a comprehensive Alaska Klondike region map. It details gola mines routes costs wages living expenses and travel tips. Free copy available by writing John Sebastian G P A Chicago with the Gold Folder offer.
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Great Rock Island
Alaska
Klondike
Gola
John Sebastian
Chicago
Memorials and school notes from Galesburg area events
Reports from Galesburg highlight a successful term closing with a memorial program, a student music class revival, a flagpole dedication at Galesburg school grounds, and a memorable teacher gift. The piece also notes visits by Mabel Mather and Mrs. Greenleaf, and details a quilt presentation to teacher Mr Seaton at his sendoff gathering, plus a supply update from The RECORD.
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Sadie Rhodes
Sand Point
Lillie Lufkin
Galesburg
Mabel Mather
Newton
Record of Newton merchants offers and notices
The Record lists weekly merchant ads and public notices for Newton. It promotes advertising space, shipping rates, book binding services, and travel discounts, and notes a dissolution of V. W. Skiff & Son. The Nickel Plate Road ticket offer to Cleveland for the Congregational Home Missionary Society meeting is detailed with dates and prices.
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Century
Ladies Home Journal
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Cleveland
Congregational Home Missionary Society
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
New York Weekly Tribune
the Record
Newton
Iowa
Shilohs Consumption Cure Ad Promotes Medicine and Meeting
An advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as a leading cough remedy available from Wager & Smead and urges advertising in the Record for spring trade. It then invites medical professionals to travel to Des Moines for the Iowa State Medical Society annual meeting May 18 to 20 with a fare and one third certificate round trip.
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Shiloh
Wager & Smead
Chicago Great Western
Des Moines
Iowa State Medical Society
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Joseph Arnold
Lynnaville
Lowa
E. W. Kerr
Vrancnes
U. S
N. S. Square
Wendt
Smead MN. D
Mershon Block
Sqr
Chas
Jasper
First National Bank
C. Sloanaker
J. H. Lypay, Jr
J P. BeEntty
Chas. Jasper
Geo. B. Hunter
E. E. LypDay
W. G. Clements
Exchange
J. F. Battin, M. D
Jasper County Bank
M. Wooprow
Frank Wilson
South Side
Public Square
Interes
O. C. Meredith County
C. Ogg
Meredith & Ogg
Land and Loan Agents
North Side Square
Winslow
New Ramer Block
W. C. Melroy
W. G.clemes II
A. A. Arnold
National Bank
P Joy
Anna H. Joy
H.j.joy
Fehleisen
A. M. Harrah
LAW, Abstract, Loan and Real Estate Office
Jasper County
Ramer Peck
Ccr
E. J. Salmon
Aittorney - At -Law
Chancery
Garret Block
Winn & Carrier
S. South Side Square
The
Newton Record
L. A. Andrew
Official County Paper
T. M. Rodgers
Record Building
Southeast Corner Square
Sigourney
Congress
L. M. Shaw
Davis
Keokuk
Mahaska
Republican Congressional Committee
N. E. Kendall
Monroe
Poweshick Wapello
Blanco
Morro Castle
Atlantic
Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Eagleville
Columbia
U.S. A
New York Sun
McCollums
Wright & Lufkin. Insurance
Fugard & Brown
Wagley & Smead
Grant Ferguson
Kellogg
Winifred Rhodes
McKinney
LeCarpenter
Hugh Hill
Richland
M. Greenleaf
Seaton
Charlie Mick
Mick
Jarnagin
Mr. Seaton
Best Insurance
Wright & Lufkin
McLaughlin and Skiff & Son
A. Lister
Cyclone Insurance
Eva Fay
Hargrave’s
Book Store
East Side
Record
Inter Ocean
New York Tribune
East Side Millinery
V. W. Skiff & Son
V. W. Skiff
V. W. Skief
Frank V. Skiff
Iowa People
Des Moings Stadze
Oliver
H. M. Vaughan
Spain
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