Seventh Annual Convention of Iowa Epworth League in Newton
The Seventh Annual Convention of the Iowa Conference Epworth League convened in Newton at the M E church with delegates from thirty congregations. Talks covered Look Up Lift Up End Up Rub Up Pay Up Write Up Grow Up and included Deaconess Movement lectures and junior work guidance. A large audience enjoyed opening services, social time, and evening speeches by Rev. Cowan and Miss Adams, with continued sessions planned for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Conference
Epworth League
M. E
Newton
Epworth League Cros
C. V. Cowan
Chas. H. Keck
Geo. W. Ladd
State
Secre
Miss Adams
Chicago
D. W. Fritcher
Libbie Dean
Jessiville
Winfield
Oskaloosa
Tennant
Mt. Pleasant
Katie Glover
Keota
Treas
West
Ottumwa
Annie Grace Adams
Lucy Rider Myer
May V. Patten
Muscatiite
House Struck by Lightning Near Newton
A residence owned by John Shields, four miles northeast of Newton, was struck by lightning during a severe storm on Wednesday night. No injuries reported, chimneys toppled, two roof holes burned. Mrs. E. J. Salmon and her daughter Florence are visiting Cedar Rapids and have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shields
Newton
E. J. Salmon
Florence
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Presbytery Meets in City Church
The Des Moines Presbytery of the United Presbyterian church convened in the U P church of the city on Tuesday evening. A sermon by Gillespie from Xenia Ohio seminary opened the session. The business was completed by Wednesday noon and the group was hosted by Rev McKee with a sumptuous dinner prepared by ladies from Newton and Palo Alto congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United Presbyterian Church
U. P
Gillespie
Xenia
Ohio
McKee
Newton
Palo Alto
Dangerous Uiness of J. B. O'Neal in Washington
Mrs. Cora Cotton warns Bert O'Neal that his father J. B. O'Neal lies at death in Battle, Washington, and expresses hope for burial in Newton where he spent years. the town’s old friends share sadness and wish for more years of life. Austin Baker suffers serious injuries after wheel pedal breaks on Greencastle road, flinging him into barb wire. Dr Failor tends to multiple deep cuts, and he rests comfortably.
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Livingston
Township
Sam's Squires
Robbie
Mr. Squires
Jose Mathews
Cora Cotton
Jerome B. Cotton
J. B. O'Neal
Inattle
Washington
Mr. O'Neal
Newton
Bert O'Neal
Austin Baker Mee
Greencastle
Long Enlistment Case Of Des Moines Soldier Before Newton Board
S. S. Frost, an O14 veteran from Des Moines, appeared before the Newton pension board last Wednesday. Enlisted in Co E of the Fourteenth Iowa at Vandalia in October 1861 and served three years. When the regiment re enlisted as veterans the soldier did not, and at mustering out in 1864 he was on detached duty. He returned home on command without discharge and has not received one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S. Frost
Des Moines
Newton Pension Board
Co. E
Fourteenth
Iowa
Vandalia
Social Events of the Week in Newton Iowa
Seventy guests gathered at Mr and Mrs Edward Briggs home to witness the marriage of Miss Millie Briggs to S C Whitmore. The ceremony occurred at Seelock beneath a ferns and roses arch with Rev Cowan officiating. The bride wore cream albatross and lace with pearls. the groom in black. A regal bridal supper followed. a church class presented a cut glass tea set as a gift. The couple plan to reside in Mu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Briggs
Millie Briggs
8. C. Whitmore
Seelock
Cowan
M. E. Sabbath School
Millie W
Frank Russell
Mr. Whitmore
Round-Up of Local Social Notes and Visits
Ason born to Mr and Mrs M Wheeler in Palo Alto last Tuesday. Miss Oril Grant from Menlo visits with uncle Ed Grant. Rev C Harrah to occupy his pulpit next Sunday. Todd Patton of Dexter visits old schoolmates. Si Swihart’s four year old son breaks an arm. Mrs Ida Kent visiting Des Moines area. James Wilson of Burwell visits with family. Charlie Livingston promoting Ringling Bros circus stop in Grinnell. Mrs Carrie Cowles returns to Des Moines. Wes Kimberly and Mrs Kimberly visit Newton for business. Emma Flowers-Dobie visits Newton with Edna. Mrs Dr Hart from Chicago visits Newton with her daughter Jane. Miss Kate Moran travels to Peoria for ordination of Henry Durkin. Gipsey Patton finishes school near Laurel and visits Dexter. Mrs M C Barry of Boone and relatives visit Newton. Mrs Leary to Colfax with James Barry family. Miss Florence Eastman finishes Ryan school term and enjoys summer vacation.
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Ason
Brookling M.E
Fell
David Jorgensen
Ida Kent
Gila
Stush
Brooks
Charlie Livingston
Newton
Ringling Bros
Grinnell
Carrie Cowles
James Wilson
Des Moines
Wes Kimberly
Kellogg
Kimberly
Emma Flowers-Dobie
Sigebourney
Edna
Dr. Hart
H. W. Pardoe
Chicago
Iane
Kate Moran
Peoria
Ilinois
Henry Durkin
St. Mary's
Gipsey Patton
Laurel
I. L. Patton
Dexter
M.C. Barry
Boone
Matt
Smyth
Ogden
George Leary
Leary
Colfax
James Barry
Florence Eastman
Ryan
Prairie City
Florence
Miss Lida Swisher Married at Brighton Home
Miss Lida Swisher wed Wednesday evening at her mother’s Brighton home. Groom is Mr William Moyle of Rapson Moyle grocery in town. Swisher had lived with her brother M W Swisher in the city and many friends wish the couple happiness. M W Swisher attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Swisher
Brighton
Wm.t. Moyle
Rapson & Moyle
Miss Swisher
M. W. Swisher
Missionary Cadet Miss Kate Hill to Egypt
The Woman's Board of the United Presbyterian church has appointed Miss Kate Hill of Palo Alto to go to Egypt for seven years of missionary work. She traveled to Chicago yesterday for a two month training course at Moody Institute to prepare her. She plans to depart Egypt around October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeypt
Woman's Board
The
United Presbyterian Church
Kate Hill
Robert Hill
Palo Alto
Egypt
Miss Hill
Chicago
Moody Institute
Levity trustee sues Newton over Thompson-Houston poles
Last Monday Howard a Levity trustee filed suit in Federal Court at Des Moines against the city of Newton seeking a temporary restraint on removing Thompson-Houston poles and wires, arguing the company lacks a perpetual franchise. Judge Woolson’s decision is expected today. Inked names include Allen Grace Hough Esmeyer Lasker Kanne Mattie Harre Whitmore Millie Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Levity
Des Moines
Newton
Thompson-Houston
City Council of
New
Woolson
Sieo
M. Allen
Grace
Hough
Berend Esmeyer
Johanna Lasker Wits
Levi Kanne
Mattie Harre
S.C. Whitmore
Millie Briggs
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McConnell
Rice
Fran. Pastor
Hacran
Harrah
Denver
Congregation Church
Walter Stanton
Katie Quinlan
Katie
Michael Donnelly
San Frans
Robbie Livingston
Fisk
Frank Fisk
H. Owingsx
Nom
L. B. Ritter
True D. Eaton
Nderson
Eins Ward
Geo
T. Anderson
Frank Morgan
HE. Hunter
Henry Efnor
Paul Walden
B. Owings
Henry Spencer
Eyerly
Jos. Thompson
AL M. Hough
Fred L. Maytag
A.H. Howard
Az. Dennis
Fred Claussen
W. Ri. Manning
M. Hinson Townsend
A. J. Wright
Caleb Lamb
Frank Peay
Gorrell
Newston
Ennedy
Intervensa
J. St. Gorrell
Leonard's Addition
LL. D. Kennedy
Fred Kennedy
Jemima Pierce
Joseph Creek Township
Insane Commission
Sheriff Tripp
Morgan and Hunter
Estey Organ Company
Brattleboro
Vermont
St. John’s Parish Church
Rev. McKee
Rev. E. McKee
Chicagua
Miugges- Whitmore
Frank Reinner
St. John’s Day
Air Grounds
M. E. Church
K. T. Band
Pic
Jasper County
Eprrok
Old Settlers
Unty
J.B. Iy
Sallie Springer
Skunk River
Wesley Stallings
Tandy Mayfield
Lynn Grove
Jimmie Pearson
Wm. Ervin
Elk Creek
Joab Bennett
J. H. Franklin
Moses Lacey
Bennett
Hixson
Franklin
Eli Slagel
Lacey
Evan Adamson
Murphy Station
Sparks
Jon Mathews
M.D
Spriner
Fool Bill Smith
M.D. Springer
Plac Oliver
Cohpol
Bill Smith
Robb Farm
Four Forks
Forks
Salmon
Ella Clarke
Allie Anderson
Harry Englesper
Harry McCardell
F Clements
H. B. Allfree
Edith Ryan
David Ryan
Bel Faville
Wolfville
Iowa Agricultural College
Ames
Government Schools of
Nova Scotia
Edith
Great Syndicate
James Bew
Baxter
Metz
Monroe
Reasner
Galesburg
Murphy
Killduff
Sully
Jim
New York
Lus
C. Harrah
Son
Monda
Burwell
Ned
Gen. Wilson
Arried
Federal
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