Windstorm Smashes Newton Area With Wide Wind Damage
A late May storm brought a black cloud and gale force winds across Newton and surrounding townships. Trees toppled, barns unroofed, and milking houses blown away as power lines sagged. numerous structures damaged but no deaths reported. Celia Albee, three, broke her arm in a wagon accident during the event.
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Newton
Monroe
Wid
Taylor
Reasnor
Elmer Taylor
Elk Creek
John Schnelbar
Walter Earp
Dave Robinson
M.A. Reynolds
Buena Vista Township
E.N. Grimes
Tom Russell
Mr. Russell
Ludlow
Richland Township
Wm. Doak
W. J. Robinson
Kellogg
George Saum
Jim Anderson
Rock Creek
Richland
John Morgan
Sam Powers
Henry Norman
Celia
J. F. Albee
Matrimonial Surprise Unites Will McMurray And Lynette Payne
Will McMurray and Miss Lynette Payne wed in Marshalltown Tuesday night at 9 pm. McMurray, a popular local businessman, was reportedly visiting friends in Marshall County when word of the ceremony reached relatives. The couple, who are said to be welcomed home today by a wide circle of admirers, recently welcomed a California-born bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McMurray
Lynette Payne
Marshalltown
McMurray
Marshall County
Mie Payne
California
Mrs. McMurray
Team Promotions at Wichita Plant Highlight June
Murray Galusha is promoted to manager of the Western Newspaper Union plant in Wichita Kansas with a substantial salary increase. Charlie Howard also advances to chief book-keeper with higher pay. The Chicago president praises Charlie’s books and reports as top among branch offices. R G Galusha is noted as assistant auditor with greater responsibility and pay. Newton-born staff receive ample recognition. At Minnie Deppe farm in Malaka township Emma Deppe marries Dr. F W Kiesau of Norfolk Nebraska in a ceremony at 7:30 officiated by Rev Ed Scheldt. Guests praise the couple, gifts, and social feast. congratulations to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Galusha
Western Newspaper Union
Wichita
Kan
Charlie Howard
Chicago
Charlie
R.G. Galusha
Reub
Newton Production
Minnie Deppe
Malaka Township
Emma Deppe
F. W. Kiesau
Norfolk
Neb
Ed. Scheldt
Baxter
Des Moines Breeder Plans Fall Trade Of Fine Rams
The Homestead notes Frank Peavy of Newton Iowa sold ninety head of Cotswold rams mostly yearlings to Geo Harding Son of Waukesha Wisconsin. He also has fifty Shropshire rams and plans to go to Canada in August for another large ram shipment, with a special offering for the fall trade.
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Des Moines
Frank Peavy
Newton
Iowa
Geo. Harding
Waukesha
Wis
Canada
City Council session and local incidents report
The regular meeting of City Council at City Hall discussed numerous bills and health enforcement around the square. Officials reviewed tax rebates for Mrs. Georgia Hollingsworth, potential bottling lease for the old T H station, and bids for a new city pump. Separate notes recount Bob Burns injury fixes, Johnnie O Leary struck by live wire, and Entre Nous club reunion with guests from Monmouth Illinois.
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City Hall
Ways and
W. G. Mann
Judiciary Committee
Board of Supervisors
Georgia Hollingsworth
Bergman
HM. Vaughan
T.H
Meyer, Emerson and Bergman
Fred Bergman
W. E. Hough
A. F. Brown
Association of Iowa Municipalities
Sunday School Convention Closes in Killduff Jasper County reports 78 percent enrollment
The thirtieth annual Jasper County Sabbath School Association convention ended at the Killduff Methodist church with about forty attendees from Newton and other areas. The event featured papers and discussions, praised by organizers, and highlighted Jasper as a national Sunday school leader with 78 percent of youth enrolled. The note also covers a tragic poisoning death of baby Seth Epperson, details of the accident, and plans for Newton’s grand gala day on June 14 with open air theater, cake walk, races, and free events. Marriage licenses are listed for several couples.
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Jasper County Sabbath School Association
Killdust
Killda
H. Vinal
W. Korff
W. Eichner
Lily Carpenter
J. Klein
J. J. Lawson
Earl Cary
Rev. E. Handy
Jasper
Banner County
United States
Chase-Lister Theatre Company
Newton
Jane Addams to Lecture at Congregational Church in Newton
Newton residents will host a lecture by Jane Addams on June 12 at the Congregational church addressing the relation of social settlements to modern problems. A reception for Miss Addams is planned that afternoon at Mrs. A. M. Harrah’s home with a committee of Rockford college alumnae and city club presidents. Also noted is Mrs. John McCuen’s first train trip to Colfax, a milestone for a woman never before traveled far from home or ridden in a car.
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Newton
Jane Addams
Congregational Church
Miss Addams
Hull House
America
Europe
The
A. M. Harrah
Rockford College
Gulielma Zollinger
Celia Lyday
C. W. Campbell
John McCuen
Monroe
Colfax
John Frakan
Towa
Breen Goods Man Indicted and Alba Heywood at Opera House
A Clipper report notes Mat Gardner returned to California after testifying in New York against a green goods ring and remains bonded at 2500 dollars as the case lingers to the next term. Alba Heywood the Prince of Comedians will appear at the Opera House Friday evening June 2 with his company, bringing a history of nationwide success and top supporting artists.
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Breen Goods
Mat. Gardner
Nts
Newton
Long Beach
California
Gardner
Wolfax
New York
United States Circuit Court
Green Goods
Alba Heywood
Prince of Comedians
Opera House
Heywood
United States
Newton High School Alumni Banquet and Meetings
The Newton High School graduates held their alumni banquet at Hotel Churchill with about 150 attending. Class of 1909 members entered the association. toasts by Col. E. E. Lambert and others followed by a stage operetta. Elections for officers recognized Grace Allen as president and Fred Jasper as first vice president, with several others named to posts. The Thornburg Epworth League convention featured speakers from Newton and Kellogg. A Palo Alto township death and an Elks skin graft operation in Ottumwa also highlighted the week.
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Newton High School
Churchill
Col. E. E. Lambert
Libble Dean
Clyde Meredith
United States
J. H. Lyday
Kittle Mulhern
Kickers
Fd Malmberg
George
Forest Gillis
Gussie Griebeling
Grace Allen
Fred Jasper
Grace Beard
Bird
Carrie Earley
Maude Behner
Catharine Parmenter
Gussie Gri
Eling
Anna Sampey
Docia Emery
Sydny
Pworth League
Oskaloosa
Epworth League
Thornburg
Lettie Earley
Ada Baugh
Hal. L. Wilson
Newton
Reasner
Ida Morris
Kellogg
Methom
Ottumwa Lodge of Elks
Blanch Bowker
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Modern Woodmen
K. T
Willie Bates
F. C. Winn
Mandolin Club
Willie
Arthur Reynolds
C. P. Richardson
C. A. Livingston
Ed Zollinger
Earnest Finch
B. C. Baumgardner
Stock
J. Salmon Wilbur Earley
J.F. Albee
H. J. Richards
J.T. Pound
G. Newcom
J. W. Watson
Will Coiner
Josh Crawford
City Council OF
Newtor
Robert Burns
Bob Burns
Mr. Burne
James Davis
Mrs. B
Wisconsin
C. W. Hart
Johnnie O'Leary
A. Long
Johnny
Henry Bergman
Henry
W. C. Bergman
Gussle Painter
Frank Ross
Monmouth
Ill
Katie Wright
Madge Stevens
Belle Lambert
Mae Rodgers
Grace Churchill
F. P. Ross
Hal Wison
Fred Kennedy
Percy McCord
Abe Burnell
L. A. Andrew
2. M. Rodgers
Our City
Mitchellville
T.M. Rodgers
Rodgers
T. M. Rodgers
Jennie
Killduft
Bea
A. Arnold
Wittemburg Congregational Church
Grinnell
Seth Epperson
Charlie Epperson
Seth
Mr. Arnold
Epperson
Arnold
Charlie Rafferty
Lynnvill
Nellie Dunnick
F. W. Koester
Malcom
Fannie Morgan
W. A. Murchison
Prairie City
Pearl L. Edwards
Ferguson
RIDE
Association
J. H. Shull
Palo Alto Township
Wild Cat
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Fannie Bartholomew
C. V. Cowan
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