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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
4
Local happenings as they occur are summarized by record correspondents across nearby townships. Each report highlights notable community events, arrivals, departures, and small milestones within the region.
The community notes the death of Jo Davis a patient kind devoted neighbor loved by children and friends. She gave help in health and trouble and left a peaceful life like a flower under righteousness. The obituary speaks of hope in eternal life with the great Shepherd.
Mingo plans a grand celebration for the 124th anniversary of national independence. George Meier plans a family visit to Salida Colorado seeking rest and health restoration for Mrs M.
Dr. Jones reports the birth of a daughter to Frank Lowes and his wife last Monday and to C. J. Werrick and his wife last Wednesday. Mrs. Goodrich, Mrs. Zachary and Mrs. Hatton plan a Colorado summer outing within the month. Mrs. A. H. Brous, Mrs. Ed. Weston and babe of Newton visited, guest of Mrs. B's niece, Mrs. F. B. West. Mrs. Weston departs next week for California to make it her home.
Last weekend Mr and Mrs Henry Welle visited relatives in Pella. Mrs L K Blackmar returned from Emmeteburgh to Palo Alto County with her daughter Mrs Scull. A new town pump was erected at the southeast corner of the square. Mrs Dr Keables of Pella visits with Misses Mary and Minta Forsyth this week. Thomas Sherman is adding to his house and Joiner handles carpentry. A telephone line connects Lynnville and town and the office moves to Boat and Verin Kamp store.
Mr and Mrs Allen Poreyth visited Pella last Saturday. Thomas Sherman Je is visiting friends in Kansas. Miss Yettie Terpstra of near Galesburg saw her sister Mrs George last week. Miss Kilduff traveled home to Newton after her school break. Miss Goldie Sparks spent several days in the area.
Mrs Eliza B Zachary died Monday May 26 in Highland County Ohio born August 16 1819. She married L E Zachary January 20 1840 and their seven children survive near the old home. Funeral at home conducted by Rev C E Wells. Memorial Decoration Day services praised as finest seen. J Conley returned from Ohio after illness of wife. W R C and G A R plan reception for young veterans Friday.
White Pine Camp mourns the death of Bart Warts Pine Oawr a longtime neighbor esteemed member of the lodge and community The resolutions express sympathy to his wife and orphaned children noting his loyal service and character and directing memorials be placed on records presented to the family signed by E F Ernon P H Jac and HO Kony
The Rebekah Lodge marks the passing of John E. Benjamin with resolutions praising his friendship and service. They extend sympathy to his family, vow to uphold his memory, and request a copy of the resolutions be recorded.
A tale from the Saturday Evening Post recounts Geo B Jessup and a friend borrowing a stranger horse and carriage in San Mateo. They discover the rig is not theirs and the owner, head of the vigilance committee, is traced by telegram. After apologies, Jessup is obliged to treat the house, leaving him poor for the month.
In New York a few weeks ago Miss Minnie Swarte, age eighteen, aided during a major blaze. She bought milk for exhausted firemen, helped revive the injured, opened a path for hoses, and restrained two wounded men from falling into a water filled cellar. She refused a reward offered by the fire commissioner, choosing duty over money, earning praise for courage and selflessness.
A fourth grade pupil in a public school writes illegibly, worrying his mother who insists on better handwork. The boy retorts that he will become a supreme court justice, noting that many read poor handwriting and citing Judge X as an example. The tale, recounted in the New York Tribune, captures parental concern and child ambition.
The article notes the latest hair scent trends as a fashion whim. Holot, heliotrope and lavender are highlighted as popular odors. Methods include scented shampoo powder and daily musk or frangipanni extracts, with sachet powder in a silk cap for brief wear.
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