Prairie City Press News Briefs and Local Updates
Prairie City notes wedding News by Rev J H Condit and Nellie Austin in North Akimo Washington. Local visits include Floy Little in Keokuk, James Little family in town, and Kate Hoxel’s trip from Monroe. Prairie City plans Fourth of July and recovery hope for Mrs Jas Wood through electric treatment. Civilian events feature cement walk projects by J K Moller and Jenks, church supper, Anniversary club, and birthdays. Community chatter covers visits from Newton Newtonians, Hebrew merchant departure, and weddings near Grand Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Condit
Nellie Austin
North Akimo
Washington
Floy Little
Keokuk
A. H. Little
James Little
Mag Tle
Reasner
Anna France
Denver
Kate Hoxel
Monroe
Miss Hoxel
Geo. Hal
Manilla
Prairie City
Jas. Wood
J. K. Moller
Jenks
A. H. Brous
Newton
Miss Pearl Edwards
William Merchison
Wyoming
Ill
W. R. Martin
Local businessmen buy Indianola furniture store
W. 3. Brown and son Allen and J. B. Leaning, formerly of the State Bank, have purchased a large furniture store in Indianola. Mrs. Riley Butters hosted a dinner party for many friends. Fire damaged Mr Moller's barn but spared the rest of the property. In town, births and gatherings mark community life, including a new daughter for Dr and Mrs Moore and visits from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 3. Brown
Allen
J. B. Leaning
The
State Bank
Indianola
Rlley Butters
John Selby
J.C. Leth
Epworth League
M. E
Grandfather Warner
Zion
Will
Hammond
Redding
Des Moines
W. H. Curley
Congregational
Christian Church
Mr. Moller
L. A. Springer
Mise Olive Hanger
Geo. Scott
Dar
B. E. Moore
Lou Bolshoefer
Newton
Proceedings of Jasper County Board June 5 1899
Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in Lewton on the first day of June 1899 with all members present. Actions included refunds for improper assessments, township care stipends, semi annual treasurer's report approval, soldiers relief report, and adjournment to June 6 at 5:00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewton
Iowa
W. J. Miller
John Donaldson
Fairview Township
Lena Vickers
Coughman
Scarbrough
Lewis
Monroe
Scott
Chappel
Beeman
Andrew Krodel
Lynn Grove Township
Ed Briggs
J. W. Thompson
Joe Hors
Newton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 1899
The board adjourned multiple days in June 1899 at Newton Iowa with auditors and supervisors approving minutes. They rebated taxes for several individuals, authorized sales of lot and sewer funds, hired physicians for the poor, and allocated funds for road grading and poor relief. Other actions included mortgage assignment, tax refunds, and adjustments by the Board of Review across townships and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Iowa
Colfax
J. F. Clark
Robert Penquite
Wm. Winpigler
Ed. Batty
Berry
Joe Braley
Washington
E. H. Robb
Jor. Hos
County Tax Assessments and Public Notices 1899
A dense catalog lists township assessments, mdse for poor farms, jail and court house expenses, bridge work, and various fees. It notes which townships remain, a County Board resolution requiring claims filed by the third day of each regular session, and adjournment to June 26 1899. It includes numerous names of individuals, firms, and townships such as Newton City Jasper City Elk Creek and Richland, plus references to Monroe City Colfax Newton and Lynn Grove. The document records payments for poor relief, roads, insane care, and official services with specific debits and credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Iowa
A. M. Benton
Mound Prairie Township
Valadyka
Thos. Wattson
Edmundson
John Vandermire
Ira
H. Patterson
J.T. Winters
Lynn-+ville
Newton City
Colfax
Washington Township
Kellogg
Kellogg Township
Rock Creek Township
Mound Prairie
Fairview
Palo Alto Township
Poweshiek Township
Independence Township
Baxter City
Fairview Township
Monroe City
Malaka Township
Jasper City
Buena Vista
Elk Creek
Lynn Grove
Lynnville City
Hickory Grove
Sherman
Mariposa
Palo Alto
Richland
Rock Creek
Board of Supervisors
Jon Honx
McCord
Atty Fees
Coatty Mitchell FC
Moore
Richland McMurray & Killduff
Ox Mathews
Miller W
Oxborn
Philips T
Pomeroy Gee
Paine Fred
Elkore Patterson
Powe Penquite
Ray & McDonald
Rodgers J F
Remsburg Pitt
Robinson
Rose E L
Robinson CP
Rothrock W
Robinson Ralph
Rinehart G F
Ryan Thomas
Mhomlin van Mrs'lille
Care
Petes
Meg Ste
Vaugnan Wm & Son
Mdse Cour
Guthrie Amos
Wit Fee
Guthrie John
Yee Gilson
Gulling Chas
Guessford Joel
Guessford
Gause
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bes
the Fair Store
Prairie City Press
Carrie White
Square
Des Moines Valley
D'r. C.r.l&p
Goina Wast
Mail and Express
Mrs. A. Vandermast
Birthday Club
Natall
Jeasie Gill
Mamie Thomas
Rev. Martin
Grand Junction
L. H. Springer
Beulah Rameey
E.G. Hill
Minn
W.S. Parker
Boone
Perry Jack
Frank Trafton
Little Thelma
Border
Mark Kingdon
Yale
Ayer
Proceedings OF the
Jasper County
Yelock
Jor Hons
Auaitors Umce
City of
Hollingsworth
West Newton
Jox Hors
Peasion
E. B. Moffitt
E. B. Shaw
Lacy A. Shaw
Horx
Clear Creek Township
Colfax City
Bergman Bros
Poor Farm
Court House
Bobain Bros
Baum & McLaughlin
Boone Blank Book Co
Baker John F
Brown A
Mdse Poor
Butrum L
Bergman HG
Bateman M W
Vox
Andrew LA
Allfree JW
J P Fees
Burchinal & Hertzog
Bridges
Hudson Richard
Wk Court House
Horn Joe
Hammer MA
Hall, Page & Co
Hough AM
Moise Poor Farm
Marsh
NASA
Hertiog
Yrsent
Maydown
Hinshaw
Uriah
Iowa Telephone Co
Talepione
Iowa State Democrat
Jasper
Marty Larimer
Hergman
Lister
Issen
Ona
Dee
Long Frank A
Larimer & Hergman
Board of Users of
Howxer
Halley JH
Butters JW
Black ME
Bain & Wilcox
City Newton
T de Carter & Hussey
Courier Lk Bk Co
Colfax Mercantile Co
Suse
Churchill H I
Mvhiek
F Creek
Winslow H S
Wilcox
Ninn & Carrier
Mdise
Wade W F
Marshall Fees
Minters
Winn & Carrier
Mdse
Whitcomb P
Winslow WC
Morton’s
Continental Clothing CO
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