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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1899
Page
4
Record correspondents report notable happenings across townships with brief items on local events, meetings, and community news as they occur, highlighting small incidents, arrivals, and actions of residents and officials.
Murphy Marion county visitors return after week long stay. Ed Donehey sale near Killduff drew local farmers. Neighbors attend funeral of Jas Pickens at Kellogg. Goldie Sparks ends winter term at Pleasant View and departs for Lynnville. Measles affect Little Mary Russell and Charley Parsons family. News covers farm moves, illnesses, and church meetings at Pleasant View with multiple local names and events.
Mr and Mrs Will Masteller thank friends and neighbors for meals and sympathy during their baby's illness. The M E church dedication service last Sunday featured a sermon by C L Stafford D D of Mt Pleasant. Trustees aimed to raise thirteen to fourteen hundred dollars for the church but weather kept many away yet seven
A long column reports on Reasnor church dedication and improvements, residents moving in and out, and local bids for county supplies including tax lists and warrants. Judge J C Cook’s falsely reported death is corrected by a telegram from Mr Cook admitting he is alive.
A Lynnville lecture series draws a large crowd as Eugene May of Washington D C speaks on religion and morality at the opera house for nearly two hours. Thomas Mc Clarry of Minneapolis will lecture March 3 at 7 30. Rev Crislow of New Sharon leads a revival at the Christian church with hopeful turnout.
Killduff notes report visiting relatives and business moves including Tom Agar and family taking charge of the N A Wells farm in Palo Alto township, Mrs Jean Richard and Jeanie Dennis visiting kin, Henry Weidman recovering, and stock shipped. A new Rock Island time table goes into effect in Newton with multiple east and west departures. promotions claim better service and price cuts on harness at Yarham.
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