Triple Alliance Convention Joins Democrats Populists in Jasper County
A Des Moines Des Moines Gazette report details a Wednesday county convention in the Jasper area uniting Democrats, Populists, and Silver Republicans into a strong alliance. Delegates to the Des Moines state convention were chosen, a platform endorsed, and plans set for a July 21 county ticket nomination. The piece also notes Midland Chautauqua Assembly schedules in Des Moines July 5 to 22 with speakers like Bishop Fowler, Booker T. Washington, and Miss Kate Kimball amid a busy arts and education lineup.
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Court House
Democratic
A. M. Harrah
Bert Engle
Des Moines
Triple Alliance
Geo. G. Earley
Wm. Hill
W. F. Boyd
J. R. Gorrell
United Silver Forces
Jasper County
G. F. Rinehart
Hamlet
Jim Weaver
McDuff Rinehart
Gorrell
Democratc
Booker T. Washington
Tuskeegee
Alabama
Arion Lady Quartette
America
Apollo Club
Cow killed by train at east depot crossing
A high grade Short Horn cow owned by A M Harrah was struck and killed by the westbound No 5 C R I & P at the first grade crossing east of the depot. The animal, prized for its gilt edge pedigree, was being driven to pasture when the accident occurred. The impact hurled the cow and broke an electric light pole near the scene.
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A. M. Harrah
Union school report for term ending June 1897
Poweshiek township attendance figures show total 38 with average daily attendance 27.6 and 11 not absent or tardy. Names listed include Johnnie Kaldesburg Henrietta Kaldesburg Alice Kaldesburg Charlie Richey Edith Richey Andrew Murphy Joh Murphy Carl Murphy Rosie Heggie Johnnie Hogendorn and Mildred Dunmire as teacher.
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Union School
Poweshiek Township
Johnnie
Henrietta
Alice Kaldesburg
Charlie
Edith Richey
Andrew
Main
Joh
Carl Murphy
Rosie Heggie
Johnnie Hogendorn
Mildred Dunmire
The Eagle Will Scream In Independence Day Festivities
In Newton on Monday July 5 1897 the One Hundred Twenty-First Anniversary of American Independence begins at sunrise and continues all day and evening in grand style structured celebrations.
Newton Sets Record Celebration in Jasper County
Special invitation extends to every person in Jasper County for Newtons big celebration. Time, labor and money will be spared to make this the biggest and best event yet.
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Newton
Jasper County
Time-Forenoon program and civic notices in Newton
A crowded schedule opens at Court House Square with SI PLUNKETT'S BAND followed by the Newton Knights Templar Band. The day includes speeches by local officials, patriotic songs, and a long public program. Obituary for Peter L. Benshoof notes a life of service ending June 13. Commencement at Newton Normal College lists twenty thirteen graduates and a varied program. Des Moines district M E church conference details run June 21 to 23 at Colfax. A remarkable five and a half inch circumference strawberry from Mrs. Mary Moran caps the Record notice.
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Peter L. Benshoof
Mr. Benshoof
Johnstown
Elizabeth Ellis
Iowa
Twentieth
Iowa Infantry
Newton
M. E. Church
Garrett Post
Newton Normal College
Lister's Opera House
Des Moines
M. E.church
Colfax
Mary Moran
Young People Society Convention Held in Newton
Newton hosts a grand convention of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor with visiting delegates arriving, music by G A Preston of Sioux City, and varied attractions. Crop conditions show corn color improving with warm weather, rain scarce, pastures drying. K T Band opens summer concerts, praised as one of the state’s best, with call for fair pay for their evening performances.
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Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Newton
G. A. Preston
Sioux City
K. T
Near Perfect Prediction of County Funds
The piece applauds the "old reliable" for foretelling the swamp land fund total in the county treasury for January 4, 1898. It notes the accuracy rivals prophecy, contrasting with ordinary papers and praising the forecaster's insight.
A Long Distance Ticket to Miss Helga Anderson Arrives
Miss Helga Anderson niece of Mrs. Chris Skow arrived from Fredrickshald Norway last Monday evening and will reside with her aunt. She traveled on a through ticket purchased from Wright & Lufkin. The firm can arrange tickets to and from any known world point. Mobberly Bros. dispatched a Central stock special from Newton Tuesday, with six loads of stock four cattle and two hogs, shipping stock all summer.
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Helga Anderson
Chris Skow
Fredrickshald
Norway
Miss Anderson
Wright & Lufkin
Skow
Mobberly Bros
Newton
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