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Newtonian Social Notes and Local Notices, 4th of July Prep
A dense list of Newton residents and visitors spread across Colfax, Grinnell, Des Moines, and nearby towns. Mentions include marriages, funerals, church events, rail employment, and social visits. Local businesses advertise fireworks, jewelry, flour, and services, with travel and family updates throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Colfax
Frank Hinkleman
W.B. George
Little ‘Sioux
Senator Gorrell
Clarence Craven
Sioux City
Marshal
McMurray & Kilduff
E.C. Ogg Eny
Grinnell
Larry Quinlan
B.& M. Railroad
Fremont
Neb
Epworth League
M.E
Geo. Blair
Elliott-Blair
Des Moines
Charlie Francisco
Baxter
Collins
C. W. Lengell
Lutheran Church
Wells Kingdon
Prairie City
J. H. Fugard
Theodore Deutsche
Gearing
Web
Harry Dennis
Joshua Whitcomb
Opera House
Rey Callentine
I. N. Hart
Malaka Township
W.G. Mann
A. M. Carl
Harry Beals
Mason City
Churchill
I. J. Schooley
Rolfe
Lynnville
M. E. Turner
M.S. Drake
Town City
Emma Watson
Boone
Joe Rayburn
Montezuma
Brooklyn
H. E. Hunter
Anamosa
Ottumwa
Eliza Sager
Charlie Jennings
Mary Willis
Jennings
Rock Island
Stanton
I. L. Boat
Memphis
Mamie Manning
Immaculate Conception Academy
Davenport
M. EF. Church
McMurray & Killduff
R. M. Brooke
Gilman
Rush
C.C. Carpenter
L. J. Carpenter
Galesburg
John Buchanan
Ashland County
Ohio
John
J. M. Fish
Sherman Township
South Dakota
Harry McCardell
Ler
Nellie
Lee Westbrook
Christian Endeavor Convention
Marjengo
Lillie Jasper
Grace Wendt
Celia Lyday
Hart and
Bergman
Icity
Gates
Des Moineese
Roy
Alice Hinshaw
Kellogg
David Beals
Ira
Silas Beals
I. W. Jarnagin
Monroe
John Jarnagin
Joe
Montezuma Republican
Marshall
George Gant
Lima
Conrad Kincebach
Gant
Grace Chapel
Wild Cat Grove
Mt. Zion