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Newspaper

Newton Record

Location

Newton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1896

Page

10

Spirit Lake Storm Tests Courage of Fishing Party

A fishing party of 12 on Spirit Lake faced a sudden cyclone like squall. Boats were separated by distance as trees and limbs were hurled into the lake. Gorrell saved Westbrook by grabbing his coat, while Netzger and Larsen directed rescue efforts keeping fear at bay. Crandall arranged transport home after the perilous night.

Spirit Lake B. E. Netzger New Jerusalem Judge Winelow Jessie Besack Charlie Hunter Dr. Gorrell Bee B. Westbrook H. J. Larsen Jay Clark Mr. Westbrook Mr. Larsen Gorrell Westbrook Mr. Netzger Mr. Hartman Mr. Iddings Judes Winslow Mrs. Hough Clark Doctor Winslow Miss Besack Hunter Mr. Crandall

St John’s Day Picnic by Masons June 2 at fair grounds

The Masonic fraternity plans St John’s Day observances next Wednesday June 2 at the fair grounds. Lodges from county towns invited join a 10 30 a m procession from Masonic Hall led by the Knights Templar Band. Rev Frank Evans of Des Moines will deliver an address and a basket dinner follows at 12 80 with a 1 30 concert by the K T Band.

St. John’s Day Fair Grounds Masonic Hall Knights Templar Frank Evans Des Moines Iowa Eastern Star K.T. Band Ole Olsen Kabr Hairan Hiram's Tomb Belle Lambert

Jubilant 25th Priesthood Anniversary Of Rev Father Morrin

Juneth marked a gala Catholic day as St John’s Rev Father P J Morrin celebrated twenty five years in the priesthood. Ordained 1871 in New York he led parishes across western and central Iowa earning praise for devotion, mercy, and efforts to fund a new church. A High Mass, sermons on priesthood, banquets, gifts, and honors followed with clergy from Des Moines Ottumwa and beyond in attendance.

St. John's Father Morrin Our Lady of Angels Suspension Bridge N. Y Iowa Mississippi River Ottumwa Lineville Missouri State Line Fair St. John’s Parish Weiman van Haveskerke Father Hayes Imogene England Ireland Father Davis Cathedral of Sacred Heart Davenport Father Flavin V.K St. Ambrose Church Des Moines Father's Ward McManus Brooklyn Kelly Mareuge Nugent Hayes Eugene America Lowar Newton

Delegation Leaves for National Convention Under Guard

A delegation headed for the national convention departed this afternoon under Col. W. R. Manning as chaperon and assistant sergeant-at-arms. They were said to be Allison men, though an X ray image might reveal McKinley microbes among them in the Newton dispatch to Chicago Times-Herald.

St. Louis Col W.R. Manning Allison McKinley Newton Dispatch Chicago Tines-Herald

High Grade Recital at Congregational Church

Miss Cora Mel Patten presented a dramatic recital last Friday at the Congregational church to widespread praise. Her flawless diction and thoughtful selections, paired with impressive impersonations and the pantomime Paradise and the Peri, highlighted the program. Assisted by Miss Beetha Crozier, Mrs. Belle Rodgers, Miss Ora Townsend, and Miss Corinne Harvey, the event featured skilled piano, singing duets, and refined accompaniment.

Cora Mel Patten Miss Patten Patten Beetha Crozier Belle Rodgers Ora Townsend Wood Anna Treman Corinne Harvey

Local notes from Baxter and Reasnor area

Baxter and Reasnor residents are listed visiting relatives, doing business, and shipping hogs. Notables include F. L. Phipps as local rep, J. F. Stickley agent for C. G. W., and Owen families visiting Marshalltown. Measles affect Children Day events. several road and building improvements noted. Died: Earl Oldham of Pyramioa, age 4 years. Merchandise and crops update amid town growth.

Local Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visits and Travel

Miss Grace and Anna Kimberly host cousin Miss Bertha Crozier this week while Rev. and Mrs. Meagher and baby Maude visit relatives in Muscatine. Several residents return from trips to Des Moines Hubbard Newton Greenfield and Buchanan County with updates on family and work.

Grace Anna Kimberly Bertha Crozier Meagher Baby Maude Muscatine Dora Janeway Hubbard Town Frank Day Grinnell Cora Breeden Indianapolis Merritt Gilreath Caas Meyers Albert Haines Missouri Phillips Carrie Nellie Burton Inez Adair Des Moines W. A. Cope Marshalltown Kellogg A. W. Adair Greenfield Iowa C. R. Moberly Jos. Miller Newton Alice Rhine of Tainter Etta Peters Hazelton Buchanan County Darby Wm. Pringle Anna Peters

Killduff Children Celebrate At Local Church Event

Children Day exercises at the M FE church drew good attendance and a nicely decorated building. Grandma Weidman visits Newton while Miss Blakely ends her local school term on June 7. Wedding bells expected next week. Mrs Yost visits relatives. OBrien re shingled his house with O Carpenter doing the work. Miss Stock, Newton, visits. Maggie Blakely stays with sister Mrs Kline. Ed Willduff returns from Boston. Eastern market dull. Mrs Allie Preston visits sister Mrs Jas Quinn. Jake Kline drives to Pella. Mobberly ships hogs from here Wednesday.

M. FE Grandma Weidman Newton Fannie Blakely Will Yost William Wichner O'Brien O. J. Carpenter Elle Stock Maggie Blakely Kline Ed Whillduff Boston Allie Preston Jas. Quinn Jake Kline Pella Mobberly

Candidacies for Jasper County Recorder Announced

Edits and notices show Clarence W. Failor Jos Horn and others declaring their candidacy for Jasper County Recorder subject to Republican Convention decisions. Names include Mulhern Price and A G West with calls for official announcement of nominating outcomes.

Clarence W. Failor The Courier Recorder Jasper Co Jos. Horn Republican County Convention Ep. Ricconp Jasper County Mulhern Ep. Recorp W. 1. Price A. G. West

Friends greet Mrs. D. H. Gifford’s improving health

The community notes Mrs. D. H. Gifford is improving after a long illness, with her mother Mrs. Case remaining nearby. Daughter Mrs. Kate Scoville of Nebraska visited two weeks, then returned home. Chas. Russell of Anita returned with his chosen partner. George Russell and wife from Keithsburg, Illinois attended the reception for his brother Chas and bride. Jared Lamphier’s funeral, held last Sunday at 11, drew a large procession. Lamphier, a respected citizen, leaves a wife and three children.

D. H. Gifford Case Kate Scoville Nebraska Gifford J. W. Russell Chas. Russell Anita George Russell Keithsburg Illinois Chas Jared Lamphier D. Phillips Lamphier

Candidacy Announcements for Jasper County Auditor

FRANK FISK announces candidacy for Jasper county Auditor subject to Republican convention. W A Livingston also declares candidacy for County Auditor under party convention. JASPER WATT announces bid for County Auditor before the Jasper County Republican Convention.

Ep. Recorp Jasper County Frank Fisk W. A. Livingston

Jasper County Clerk Candidate Announcement

Jasper county Republican convention will decide whether J A Mattern will run for county clerk. James Stark announces candidacy for county clerk pending convention decision.

J. A. Mattern Jasper County James Stark

County Attorney Candidate Declares Candidacy in Jasper County

Viernes Cava tecoen sea announces his candidacy for County Attorney, subject to Jasper County Republicans' decision. The notice names his intent and seeks party approval.

Recorp Jasper County Repub Viernes Cava Tecoen Sea

Iowa Central Ry. to Sell Half Fare Excursion Tickets

Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets to Chicago on July 4 5 and 6 at half fare. Tickets are valid for return until July 12 inclusive with sleeping car accommodations. For more information contact Iowa Central agents or Thos P Barry General Passenger Agent Marshalltown Iowa.

Iowa Central Ry Chicago Thos P. Barry Marshalltown Iowa

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