Newtons Old Settlers Gather for Semi Centenniel Memorial
The eleventh annual Old Settlers Association meeting in Newton drew about 125 veterans to the Armory. Speakers recalled pioneer days, honored the five oldest residents, and discussed early town building, floods, and storms. Leaders noted the county’s origin and Newton’s founding, with memories of 1846 proceedings, the college farm, and the first settlers’ trials.
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Newton
Armory
Capt. Lamb
Old Settlers
Sallie Springer
Wm. M. Springer
Skunk River
Ballinger Aydelott
Caleb Lamb
Olive Lamb
Nancy Rickman
Jimmy Pearson
Jesse Rickman
Balinger Aydelott
John C. Wilson
Joseph Bowker
May Aydelott
Sally Springer
John P. Beatty
Ault House
Springer
Billie
College
Old Free Presbyterian Church
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Vanattas
Shearers
Crawfords
Skiffs
Failors
Parsons
Taits
Malaka Township
Oberlin College
Wanatta
Muscatine County
Jasper County
Newton High School Alumni Banquet Delightful Night
The fourteenth annual alumni banquet at the K of P hall featured an elegant supper, lively toasts, and a humorous post show depicting a future Twentieth Century with women in top roles. Highlights included Ed Malmberg and Clifford Cox, plus a reveal of an all female cabinet and a formal vote of thanks to organizers. Officers were elected at the Monday meeting: Will Jasper president and several vice presidents with Clifford Cox as treasurer.
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Newton
Iowa
Mahaska County
J. B. Sheledy
Sheledy
Jasper
M. D. Springer
Wm. Jurguson
W.M. Springer
B. Aydelott
Elk Creek Township
Lynn Grove
Monroe
Tools Point
Elk Creek
Range 18
Jacob Bennett
Jacob Hixon
Bennett
Evan Adamson
Newton City
Cty
Newton High School
Association
K.of P
Ed. Malmburg
Clifford Cox
Harry Allfree
J. H. Lyday
United States
K. of P. Hall
Margaret Robinson
Navy
Pacific
Johnny Bull
Russia
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Big Cheek
K. of P. Lodge
High School Alumni Association
Will Jasper
Malmberg
Will Eberhart
Lou Salmon
Ida Griebeling
Grace Hough
Treasure Clifford Cox
Armenia Sampey
Ella Clarkson
Plea for a Newton business representative on county board
A Republican taxpayer urges Newton voters to consider adding a businessperson to the county board as third member. He argues county supervisors control receipts and expenditures and thus need executive representation beyond clerical Recorder, Auditor, and Treasurer roles. He invites editorials from readers sharing views on the question.
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Newton
City Withdraws Suit Over Pole Erection Dispute
The city withdrew its application for a temporary injunction against Newton Electric Co on Tuesday. The city alleged threats to erect poles. the company denied the charge but claimed a franchise right to erect poles. The city did not press the point and withdrew the suit, agreeing to pay costs.
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Newton Electric Co
Popular appointment to Newton Pension Board shocks readers
Dr Gorrell, a radical Republican, is named to the Newton Board of Pension Examiners replacing Dr Ryan of Colfax. The move, from a Democratic administration, surprises many but wins broad approval among old soldiers who trust Dr Gorrell to safeguard their interests.
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Gorrell
Newton Board of Pension Examiners
Ryan
Colfax
New Postoffice Officials Take Office at Local Post
Last Sunday afternoon L. 5S Kennington took formal possession of the post office and Monday morning began duties as postmaster with Miss Belle Benjamine as deputy and Guy Lain as clerk. T. W. C. Anderson and Willie Sherman remain in the office for a season until the new force adapts to routine.
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Kennington
Belle Benjamine
Guy Lain
T. W. C. Anderson
Willie Sherman
Knights of Pythias Visit Monroe Lodge Banquet
Fifty Knights of Pythias traveled by special train to Monroe on Monday to confer the three ranks on Buir West brook. Monroe lodge hosted the Newton brethren with a handsome, royal entertainment and a sumptuous Roberts House banquet after the work.
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Monroe
Monroe Lodge
Buir Westbrook
Newton
Roberts House
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