Knights of Pythias Memorial Day Observances At Newton
Solemn services at Castle Hall and a parade marked a Pythian Memorial Day in Newton despite bad weather. D. M. Kelly of Colfax delivered the main oration, praising fellowship, charity, and sacrifice. A memorial association formed in Jasper County and officers were elected. later, I. O. O. F and Daughters of Rebekah planned graves decorations and a cemetery procession.
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Castle Hall
Duncan
Kelly
Jasper County
K. of P. Memorial Association
H. A. Weirick
Colfax
A. M. Hall
J. A. Workman
Baxter
A. K. Lufkin
Newton
F. J. Price
Oswalt
G. K. Scott
Prairie City
L. K
Esquire
Knight
Daughters of Rebekah
W. R. Lambert
K. T. Band
Canton Chevalier Bayard No
Zollinger and Trumpler Wed Quietly at Bride’s Home
Mr Ed Zollinger and Mrs Louisa Trumpler were married at the bride’s Newton home on Wednesday evening June 10 Rev Edw McKee officiated. The ceremony was intimate with only relatives present. The couple are noted local residents and family members from Monroe and Atchison attended.
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Ed. M. Zollinger
Louisa C. Trumpler
Edw. McKee
U. P. Church
Newton Society
Newton
Mr. Zollinger
J. R. Zollinger
Ed. Zollinger
John Scarbrough
Monroe
Sam Stahl
Atchison, Kansas
Our Old Neighbors in Colorado
Our friend Adam Scharf, back from a two month Colorado sojourn, reports a fine time in the clean air and mountain scenery. He describes meeting many former townsfolk now well and thriving, including N L Hadley, once a Denver harness maker, who are pleased to reconnect with an old neighbor.
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Adam Scharf
Colorado
Denver
N. L. Hadley
Marriage of Jessie Miller and Hugo Timpe in Newton
A three hundred guest wedding at the M E church in Newton showcased Miss Jessie Miller and Hugo H Timpe as they wed under the Methodist ritual. The ceremony featured a white syringa and rose-decked altar, Mendelssohn’s march, a reception at the bride’s parents home, and remarks on Timpe’s standing in Clarence as Mrs. Miller departs to her new home. The article also notes the death of Mrs. Lizzie French Wall in Moline and details her family and funeral plans in Palo Alto Township.
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M. EF. Church
Jessie Miller
Our City
Hugo H. Timpe
Newton
Clarence
Cedar County
Belle Rodgers
Lohengrin
Nellie Miller
Minnie Bergman
Mae Rodgers
B. A. Miller
Sadie Evans
Grace Hough
C. V.cowan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mendelssohn
L. L. Miller
South Farmer Street
Epworth League
Timpe
Reinking & Timpe
Jessie
Lizzie French
Wall
Moline
Courtland French
Palo Alto
F. F E. Wall
U. P
D. Phillips
Ol. KE
Chas. E
Robert A
Henry W. French
Elegant wedding unfolds with generous gifts and farewell
The groom and his best man wore black suits as the bride received many elegant and useful bridal presents from close friends. Mr and Mrs Timpe departed yesterday morning for their Clarence home.
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Mrs. Timpe
Clarence
Epworth League Convention at Buena Vista Township
The Epworth League of the Oska loosa District held a two day convention at Pleasant View Methodist church in Buena Vista township with about forty delegates and visiting Leaguers. Sermons papers and discussions were of high order and profitable. A basket dinner was served daily. Officers elected for the district year include Pres Rev G H Hanawalt Beacon 1st vice pres Chas Agrew 2nd vice pres Mrs Nellie Leonard 3rd vice pres Miss Grace English 4th vice pres Miss Ava Clement cor sec Miss Sadie Quigley rec sec Miss Santee treas Miss Geneva Bamford supt Junior League work Miss Iowa Benson.
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Epworth League
Oskaloosa District
Pleasant View M. FE
Buena Vista Township
Pleasant View
Sadie Quigley
New Sharon
Santee
Thornburg
Treas
Geneva Bamford
Oskaloosa
Iowa Benson
Grinnell
Manning Named Assistant Sergeant at Arms for GOP Convention
Col W R Manning has received notice of his appointment through Hon J S Clarkson as Assistant Sergeant at Arms for the National Republican Convention in St Louis. Fifteen thousand applicants competed. The Jasper county train leaves Central depot tomorrow at 3 20 p m, arriving in St Louis Sunday morning. Delegates bound for the trip include W G Clements M A McCord J T Hurt D R Tripp C M Hinsdale H S Efnor Wm Lister Sr Dr H E Hunter L A Gates C W Hart of Newton and John Offill of Prairie City. Several others undecided may join. Headquarters are Ferguson's Grand Hotel corner Chestnut and 9th streets.
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Col
W. R. Manning
J.S. Clarkson
St. Louis
J. T. Hurt
D. R. Tripp
C. M. Hinsdale
H. S. Efnor
Wm. Lister Sr
H. E. Hunter
L. A. Gates
C. W. Hart
Newton
John Offill
Prairie City
Ferguson's
Grand Hotel
Chestnut and
9Th Streets
Successful Class Entertainment by Eustice’s Students
The M E Sunday school class of young ladies held an armory program last Friday. Despite bad weather attendance exceeded capacity with many turned away after buying tickets. The show was lively and well received, and receipts neared fifty dollars. The class chipped in to raise about twenty five dollars for the church addition fund.
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Eustice
M. E. Sunday School
Armory
Midland Chautauqua Assembly Plans for Des Moines Park
A folder announces Crocker Woods Park in Des Moines hosting the Midland Chautauqua Assembly from July 10 to 24 with day events. On July 1 G A R day Gen John Gordon of Georgia a former Confederate officer will speak. Knights Templar Band of Newton Iowa a 35 piece group headline Grand Army Day July 11.
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Midland Chautauqua Assembly
Crocker Woods Park
Des Moines
G. A. R. Day
John Gordon
Georgia
Knights Templar
Newton
Iowa
Pittsburg
Denver
Col
Jasper County Toast: Charles A Russell Weds Hattie Townsend
Charles A Russell married Hattie E Townsend last Wednesday evening at Anita. Charles is a Jasper county native. the couple's families and friends congratulate them. The bridal party later attended a Newton reception at the Russell home near Murphy hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J W Russell.
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Charles A. Russell
Anita
Hattie E. Townsend
Charlie
Jasper County
T.G. Russell
Newton
J. W. Russell
Murphy
They Were Comrades Together War Veterans Meet
Old soldiers of the Third Iowa Regiment gathered at Charles City for a reunion on Wednesday and Thursday. Comrade Joseph M. Rayburn, a member of Company H from Poweshiek County, arrived Tuesday to join fellow veterans for the event. Many attendees came from distant points to reminisce about Shiloh, Jackson, Atlanta, and other famed fields, likely their last reunion.
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Charles City
Jos. M. Rayburn
Joe
Poweshiek County
Shiloh
Jackson
Atlanta
Iowa Conference Epworth League Meets in Newton
The seventh annual Iowa Conference Epworth League convention will be held at the First M. E. Church on the 24th, 25th, and 26th. It opens with a song service and welcomes from Rev. C. V. Cowan with response by Chas. H. Hick of Washington. Expected attendance exceeds a hundred Leaguers, showcasing Iowa Methodism’s young leadership. Newton hospitality is pledged.
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Iowa Conference
Epworth League
M. E
C. V. Cowan
Chas. H. Hick
Washington
Iowa
Newton
Sudden Death of Jareu Lamphier Near Murphy
Jared Lamphier of near Murphy died suddenly at his home last evening around nine. He appeared in good health, finished his day’s work, and after saying goodnight to his children he went to bed and died within minutes. Apoplexy is suspected. He was a son of Daniel Lamphier, married with a wife and three children. Funeral will be Saturday at 2 PM at Mt. Zion M E church.
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Jared Lamphier
Murphy
Daniel Lamphier
Mt. Zion M. FE
Clerk Willie Sherman Leaves Newton for Deer Lodge
Willie Sherman son of the late J. T. Sherman traveled yesterday to Deer Lodge Montana with a companion shipping cattle to Du Boise Idaho. He had served over a year and a half as a clerk in the Newton post office until his father's death and the new postmaster's appointment led to his dismissal. The writer says he is conscientious and courteous and hopes he finds work and friends in his new field.
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Willie Sherman
J. T. Sherman
Deer Lodge
Montana
du Boise
Idaho
Willie
Newton
Would Like to Hear Him Again Rev Vittum Address
Rev Vittum of Grinnell spoke at the Congregational church on Sunday night describing the Mohammedan religion and empire. The talk intrigued the audience, though time ran short. many express desire to hear him again on the same subject and hope for a weekday return.
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Vittum
Grinnell
Congregational
Change of Newspaper Ownership in Lynnville Herald
J C Meredith has sold the Lynnville Herald to Frank E K Lucas a young man with newspaper experience who has been with the paper two years He is A G Lucas son editor of the Iowa Homestead and will take charge July 1 Welcomed to Jasper county newspaper fraternity Meredith elected Lynnville schools principal for another year
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J. C. Meredith
Lynneville
Frank EK. Lucas
Lucas
A. G. Lucas
Iowa Homestead
Jasper County
Meredith
Lynnville
Kicked by a Horse Injures Local Youth
John Hackney, recently from Tennessee, was kicked in the face while handling a horse at his uncles’ Newton area stable. He sustained fractures to the nose and left cheek with severe bruising but is not expected to suffer permanent facial disfigurement.
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John Hackney
Tennessee
Aaron
Elijah Hackney
Newton
Mrs Maggie Lamb Moves to Castle Rock Washington
Captain Lamb reports Maggie Lamb now resides with daughter Nellie Cummins in Castle Rock Washington after leaving Colorado. A longtime Newton resident, she was active in church and social circles and is afflicted by a long standing thigh tumor now severely limiting her.
Cherry picking yields over twenty bushels this year
Earl Burnell picked more than twenty bushels of early varieties from the C. K. Burnell home and shipped them to various points in town at three dollars per bushel. Later fruit promises a fair yield as well. Forty years ago it seemed impossible to grow cherries in our cold Iowa winters.
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Earl Burnell
C. K. Burnell
Towa
Iowa
Prolific Blackberry Bush Farm Claim At Palo Alto
Uncle John Crawford, Palo Alto fruit and vegetable man, reports a blackberry bush bearing over eleven hundred large berries on a single stem. He expects a strong blackberry yield though cherries will be scarce. He invites others to beat this count if possible.
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John Crawford
Palo Alto
Good Neighbors Welcome G L Bates Family Homecoming
After five weeks away Mrs. G L Bates and her three children Willie Claudie and Nellie returned home Wednesday night to a welcome from neighbors. A company of local women gathered at the threshold and prepared a tempting supper, extending a hearty homecoming that lifted their spirits.
Big Masonic Picnic at Newton Lodge Picnic
Newton lodge No. 59 A F and A M will hold a grand picnic at the fair grounds on Wednesday June 24 inviting all county lodges. Rev Frank Evans a well known Iowa Methodist divine will give the address. Attendees are urged to bring baskets for a large basket dinner.
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Newton
A. F
A. M
Frank Evans
Iowa
Newton Falls To New Shar In Tight 5-4 Lose
Newtons went down 5 to 4 to New Shar on Tuesday afternoon as Lufkin and Davis did battery duty and Wing stood out amid generally listless play. Batters showed no science and appeared afraid a ball would pass without a swing.
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Newton
New Shar
Lufkin
Davis
Children Day Services at Presbyterian Church
A special service for children and young people will be held at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath morning. All are cordially invited to both the morning and evening services.
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Presbyterian Church
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J. W. Weeks
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A. K. Show
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R. Lambert
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J.E. Benjamin
Willis Green
F. Miller
M. Anderson
W. T.lister
D. E. Longfellow
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J. W. Allfree
E. Bennett
John Moore
A. H. Salmon
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S. H. Veach
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Colorado Springs
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Rock Island Railroad
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Zollinger—Trumpler
Hymen’s
Pleasant Hill
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Jareu Lamphier
West
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