Mrs Carrie's White Opened Near Square Second Door
A brief notice identifies Mrs Carries White located a second door northwest of the square, marking a business or address reference in the local section.
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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
2
Church Services and Schedules for Multiple Congregations
The notice lists church activities across denominations with times for Sunday school preaching and services. M E pastors Rev W G Aiheldaffer Congregational Rev J J Mitchitt Christian Rev J A Bennett supervise services and prayer meetings on Sundays and Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
J. A. Bennett
Rail timetable notices for eastbound trains
Rail time table lists eastbound trains Nos 202 204 232 234 242 with departure times 8:17 am 7:42 pm 5:30 pm 9:03 am 7:55 am and westbound trains Nos 203 201 241 233 with arrival or departure times 3:33 pm 9:53 am 3:33 pm 1:50 pm.
Local News From Prairie City Notes Community Activities
Frank Morgan and A M Carl promote Estey Camp piano via Morgan Hunter Newton. Des Moines visitors, church socials, picnics, memorials, revival, and social events fill Prairie City life with many names, places, and dates noted from June to July.
Mrs Springer Hosts 5 o'clock Tea With Friends
Mrs L A Springer entertained a circle of lady friends at a five o'clock tea on Wednesday. The event reflected a refined social gathering likely hosted by Best Insurance WIGHT & LUFKIN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best Insurance
Wight & Lufkin
Prairie City Friends Visit and Local Picnic Plans
Miss Minnie Webb of Prairie City spent time with Lenora Hayes last week. Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Bailey visited their new granddaughter in Des Moines, last Sunday. Albert Thompson of Des Moines and Nancy Leil of Anna Illinois came to care for their ill father John Thompson. Fred Erskin hosts a boy guest arriving Saturday for an indefinite stay. Teachers and schools will picnic in Sprigg's grove next Saturday including Rosa Kane Maude Shankland Leonard Cochrane Frank Shankland George Remsburg and Coral Bailey. Each school contributes to a general program with music and a baseball game as features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Webb
Prairie City
Lenora Hayes
N. P. Bailey
Des Moines
Albert Thompson
Nancy Leil
Anna, Ill
John Thompson
Fred Erskin
Sprigg's Grove
Rosa Kane
Maude Shankland
Leonard Cochrane
Frank Shankland
George Remsburg
Coral Bailey
Killduff notes and local visits scattered through community
Mae Quinn left Saturday for Grinnell to visit grandparents Jas Cary lost a valuable horse this week Miss Nora Wade of Newton visited relatives Dennis and Agar shipped livestock from here Monday Mrs Will Yost spent time with country friends Neal De Bruyn returned from Dexter to spend days with parents Henry Agar harvests two years crop of hay with Va ram crews Mrs Ad Kling and daughter Cora celebrated her mother's birthday June St Carl Newell and wife visited J E McCausland A number of farmers plowing corn for first time Mrs Wm Harvey and daughter Mae returned from Oskaloosa Mae improving Emma Killduff ill with measles Emma Smith of Tennessee Ill visiting Mrs J W Emmert Children day set at M E church June 13 at 10 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Quinn
Grinnell
Jas. Cary
Nora Wade
Newton
Dennis & Agar
Will Yost
Neal de Bruyn
Dexter
Henry Agar
Valeria
Ad Kling
Cora
Carl Newell
J. E. McCausland
Wm. Harvey
Mae
Oskaloosa
Zetta Eichner Jones
St. Louis
Central
W. A. Jackson
Will Eichner
L. Blackwood
Jasper County Farm Losses Highlight 1896 Swine Disease Toll
The Jasper county records show 33168 pigs died from disease valued at about 200000, part of a broader Mississippi Valley pattern. Iowa’s hog losses reached 22 million, with Jasper county alone at roughly 430168 under ten dollar per head valuation. A Newton district strip in Palo Alto township faced a bid to join Palo Alto district. petition faced scrutiny over few pupils and tax concerns and may seek state superintendent review if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Newton Independent School District
Palo Alto
Flint Plaster Sold by Jasper and Sons Featuring Quality
Jasper and Sons promote Flint Plaster as the market’s best hard wall plaster. The claim highlights superior finish and durability for construction use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper & Sons
Come to Newton Celebrate July 4th at A. Long and Sons Store
Announcement invites residents to Newton for the Independence Day celebration with A. Long and Son's store serving as the headquarters for events and activities. Local organizers promote community gathering, sales, and festivities centered at the store during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
A. Long & Son's
Board tackles old grain assessment problem
The Board of Supervisors met this week to resolve a knotty issue in equalizing assessments. Law required assessors to value old grain, but three assessors did not assess it, making the course of action uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Brakesman Injured at Victor
A Brakesman named A Greaser from Rock Island broke his leg below the knee while switching at Victor early this morning. His westbound extra train sidetracked for No 2. while pulling onto the main he fell between two cars but caught a brake beam and avoided being run over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Greaser
Rock Island
Victor
Special School Board Meeting Awards Heating Contract
The school board met last Monday to review bids for heating apparatus for a new school building. Davenport Steam Heating Co. offered 1071, pond & Hasey 1375, others ranged up to 1350. Davenport firm was lowest and deemed reliable, so the contract was awarded there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pond & Hasey Co
Davenport
Davenport Steam Heating Co
John Collis Co
Des Moines
John G. Quinn & Co
Oskaloosa
Wallace & McNamara
Des M
J.& G. L. Brown
Newton
Skow Bros. Rin
Siwakches
H. M. Vaughan
Why Papers Are Late Delay Affects City Council Resolution
The Record delays publication several hours this week by city council action to allow a paying resolution to be published this week. The delay inconveniences readers but is considered in the best interest of patrons and the city. The resolution is printed in full on another page.
Pleasant social gathering at Livingston home
A Wednesday evening event at the home of M. K. Livingston featured an impromptu literary and musical program. Recitations by Mrs. Stone of Tama City and Miss Corrinne Harvey, along with Miss Mabel Livingston’s singing, delighted a group of young folks in an informal, hospitable setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Livingston
Stone
Tama City
Corrinne Harvey
Mabel Livingston
Social visit notes and shop update in Colfax area
Miss Nita Stephen of Colfax spent Sunday with Miss Belle Lambert and other friends. Robert Larimer, wife and baby, spent Sunday in Kellogg. New Leghorn hats and flowers just received at Josie Wright's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita Stephen
Colfax
Belle Lambert
Robert Larimer
Kellogg
Leghorn
Josie Wright
Death of Willie Bates in Newton
William Ambrose Bates aged 19 years 9 months 8 days died at home in Newton Friday morning June 11 1897 after a year long illness of consumption He was the son of Mr and Mrs G L Bates born in Prairie City moved to Newton thirteen years ago A Woodmen of the World member the funeral will be at Congregational church at 2 pm Sunday with Woodmen in charge Rev Baumgardner preaching the sermon and interment in Union Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Avenue
Des Moines
Will Bruner
Congregational Church
Mitchell
Ezra Adkins
Newton
Adkins
Geo. Fitch
Rockwell City
John Adkins
Paulina
Fitch
William Ambrose Bates
G. L. Bates
Prairie City
Willie
Woodmen of the World
Baumgardner
Union Cemetery
Winslow fishing party returns from Spirit Lake outing
The Winslow party, minus Mr and Mrs W G Clements, report a delightful two week fishing trip at Spirit Lake with heavy catches led by Mrs Andy Howard who landed 279 fish including pike and silver bass. A drowning accident near the shore marred the trip when Chan Jordan of Casey drowned after his boat overturned. Letters from Pueblo note the marriage of Carrie Allen to J Edwin Rice at her uncle George Fugard’s home on June 2 with Rev Harris officiating. Carrie, a Newton native, had sought health in Pueblo and now weds a promising local businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
W. G. Clements
Spirit Lake
Andy Howard
Felicity
Chan Jordan
Casey
Jordan
Newton
Pueblo
Col
Carrie Allen
Sarah Allen
Colorado
J. Edwin Rice
George Fugard
Harris
M. E. Church
Carrie
Mr. Rice
Woodmen of the World Log Rolling Held in Marshalltown
The seventh annual anniversary log rolling event of the Woodmen of the World took place in Marshalltown on Tuesday with a large crowd enjoying the contests. Cedar Rapids was selected as the next meeting site, and Newton delegates included W. F. Wade Frank Dean A. C. Gates George Parsons D. R. Tripp E. P. Grant J. R. Dixon Len Parsons Wm Ferguson W. F. Ewing John Hawke John Michelson S. S. Marshall I. C. Stines J. O. Malmberg and Wm. F. Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Woodmen of the World
Marshallltown
Cedar Rapids
Newton
W. F. Wade
Frank Dean
A. C. Gates
George Parsons
D.R. Tripp
E. P. Grant
J. R. Dixon
Len Parsons
Wm. Ferguson
W. F. Ewing
John Hawke
John Michelson
S. S. Marshall
I. C. Stines
J. O. Malmberg
Wm. FE. Reeves
Memorial Day Observed by Monroe Knights of Pythias
The Jasper county Knights of Pythias observed Memorial Day in Monroe last Tuesday with large delegations from Newton Colfax and Kellogg. A special train carried the visitors over the branch line while Monroe showcased gay decorations and hospitality. Prof. D M Kelly of Colfax delivered the oration. Our Monroe correspondent provides fuller details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Monroe
Jasper County
K. P.s
Newton
Colfax
Kellogg
D. M. Kelly
Karl's Clover Root Tea for Constipation Sold by Wagley
Carl's Clover Root tea is promoted as a remedy for constipation. The advertisement claims a money back guarantee if you do not say it works and offers a return of the empty package. Sold by Wagley and Smead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Wagley & Smead
Constipation remedy hawked by Wagley and Smead
An advertisement promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as a blood purifier for constipation. It claims relief from headaches nervousness facial eruptions and mental clarity improvements. Sold by Wagley and Smead in a local drug shop setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Wagley & Smead
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carrie White
M. E
Epworth
W. G. Aiheldaffer
Endeavor Society
J. J. Mitchett
Des Moines Valley
Frank Morgan
A. M. Carl
Estey & Camp
Morgan & Hunter
J.c.crab
Hester Little
Emma Offill
Christian Church
J. B. Keables
Enoch Hill
Mitchellville
F. Hinkleman
Kapple
Belle Dinsmore
John Dinsmore
Union Hall
H. V. Adams
Fairmount
Nellie Austin
Lella Bryan
Princ Martindale
Bennington
J. Badger
Guthrie Center
Minnie Bollhoefer
Chautauquans
L. A. Springer
Joplin
Ruth Amanda Coffey
Frank Coffey
H. Cowman
A. Brown
Blanche Ramsey
Ida Cowman
Weston
W. A. Thomas
Crockett
Arlington
Susie Hull
Odd Fellows
Bear Grove
van Gilder School
Carrie Wiggins
Chicago
Asa Vandermast
Chautauqua Circle
D. C. Gifford
Emma Millison
Susie French
Knights of This K. of P. Lodge
G. A. R. Post
W. R. Ec
Oscar Anderson
Ramsey
Ed. Daft
Ed. Ramsey
Theresa Eli
Bonnie Weston
Ed. Weston
Bessie
Bert Woody
Art Cox
Prin. J. W. Martindale
Cantril, Ia
W. S. Parker
B. C. Ward
Vandalia
Meredith & Ogg
Henry Padre
Fred
Mise Emma Killduff
Mise Emma Smith
Tennessee
J. W. Emmert
Ma Matter
Ment
Willie Bates
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