07 Jun 1895
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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1895
Page
1
Col. Meyer presents Ways and Means findings on the City Electric Plant. The report notes cost, repairs, net income, and benefits from competing with Thomson Houston Co. It argues duplication, growth prospects, and potential buyout terms, with detailed figures and policy implications for street lighting and pumping.
A long critical discussion questions the T H Company's franchise status and finances arguing the city could gain tens of thousands annually by transferring lights to the municipal plant. It contrasts private profit with public wealth and cites bond payments and sewer projects as potential city uses.
Chris Luthi a German resident living with his brother Charles north of Baxter shot himself in the front yard, dying instantly. John A. Seaton witnessed the body soon after. The 32 year old unmarried man, greatly grieved by his sister’s death six months earlier, had been prone to spells of melancholy.
W O McElroy of the class of 81 from Iowa Agricultural College will attend an Ames reunion of the first ten classes from 72 to 81. Alumni will tent on the grounds for three days Wednesday through Friday with an address by Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal.
Charlie Coon of New York, long with Edwin Booth and Wallack, stays in Newton visiting Fritz Boone and arranging plays. Newton Bicycle Club approves a Tuesday run, adopts uniforms in navy blue, grey knickerbockers and caps, and designs club badges. The club also to aid July 4 parade with a dress parade.
Last Sunday the Christian Sunday school held its annual Children’s Day for Foreign Missions. Morning class collections totaled $28.07 led by Mrs C EF Boyd’s small girls $10 Young Ladies Bible Class $5.80 and Mrs Shepherd’s infant class $4.29. An all child entertainment in the evening drew a crowded crowd and added enough to push the day’s total over $30.00.
Over the Rock Island road this week shipments included cattle to Chicago on Saturday June 1 by George Kelley, hogs to Chicago on Wednesday June 5 by Mobberly Bros, and horses to Pittsburgh on Friday June 7 by Wells and Denniston. Also a car of horses to Brooklyn New York by Fred McMurray.
Mrs. Austin Whitehead and her daughter Alice escaped serious harm after their buggy was jolted by a frightened horse. Mrs. Whitehead suffered a deep facial wound, with initial fears of fatal injury, while Alice sustained scratches and bruises but is not seriously hurt. The horse belonged to Mr. Whitehead and was later recaptured in Mingo.
Newton faces Colfax team with Adamson pitching and Coon catching. A return game is set for next week at the Newton fair grounds.
In British Columbia, the Templar order plans a banquet Tuesday evening June 11, honoring fellow members. E. C. provides the attention to work in the BC degree.
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