Brilliant Party at Home of Dr. Palmer and Social Functions
A lively evening at the J. B. Von Court home on West McDonald Street featured Miss Stella Van Court entertaining Miss Kirk of Des Moines with a party of sixteen young ladies and a later large gathering at Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Palmer’s South Race Street home. The event included refreshments, music, recitations, and lively entertainments, drawing praise for the program and a sizeable net for St Stephen's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Palmer
St. Stephen’s Church
Tiss O. Fante Lee
B. von Court
West McDonald Street
Stella van Court
Miss Kirk
Des Moines
Mesdames
J. W. Hunter
Fli Ammons
Glen Chase
Will Jasper
L. S. Kennington
Judce Stevens
Emma Stover
Grace Kurchill
Ora Townsend
Mae Rodgers
Jessie Winslow
Effie MacLellan
A. B. Palmer
South Race St
Pillow Dex
Mrs Wright Hosts Ladies Afternoon For Miss VanCourt and Miss Kirk
Mrs A J Wright entertained a group of lady friends Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss VanCourt and Miss Kirk. The event featured a Progressive cinch game and a four o'clock luncheon. Guests included Miss Anna Treman, Gene Lambert, Grace Axtell, Ora Townsend, Madge Stevens, Gussie Painter, Mae Rodgers, Bessie Hinsdale, Daisee Robinson, Effie McLellan, Emma Stover, and Mesdames A K Emerson, Fla Ammons, and Minnie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Wright
Lady Friends
Miss VanCourt
Miss Kirk
Anna Treman
Gene Lambert
Grace Axtell
Ora Townsend
Madge Stevens
Gussie Painter
Mae Rodgers
Bessie Hinsdale
Daisee Robinson
Effle Mclellan
Emma Stover
Mesdames A. K. Emerson
Fli Ammons
Minnie Smith
Woodrow Hosts Newton School Board Gathering
Mr and Mrs J M Woodrow entertained at the home on West Main street on Saturday evening. The Newton school board members and their wives joined a few friends. Supper was served. The gathering was informal and pleasant for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Woodrow
West Main Street
Newton School Board
AO Chapter Elects Officers and Plans Grand Chapter Visit
AO Chapter P. E. O. elected officers Tuesday afternoon with Carrie Hunter as president Marian Jasper as vice president Armenia Sampey as recording secretary Fannie Carnstreas secretary Fannie Carrier chaplain and Cora Hough as chaplain. The chapter accepted an invitation to entertain the Supreme Grand Chapter next October promising Newton support for the event and great guest turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Hunter
Marian Jasper
Armenia Sampey
Fannie Carnstreas
Fannie Carrier
Cora Hough
Supreme Grand Chapter
Order
Our
Newton
Rebekah Lodge I O O F Excursion Captures Big Night
The Rebekah lodge’s I O O F Excursion last Tuesday evening drew a large crowd and was a social and financial success. Booths showcased nations where Odd Fellowship is found, while excursionists led by Fred Mc Murray guessed names from displayed articles or paid a penny forfeit. The dining car proceeds added to the generous income, and fun filled the trip from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Odd Fellowship
Fred McMurray
Last lecture in course to be held at the opera house
The final lecture by Prof. John B. DeMotte will take place this evening at the opera house. The committee promises an instructive and entertaining session, aiming to cap the course on a high note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. DeMotte
Opera House
Miss O Fanta Lee Leads Newton Music Night at Church
Miss O Fanta Lee assisted by Newton musicians staged a Wednesday evening program at the Christian church. The audience filled the rooms from the doors to the rear with appreciative attendees. Lee delivered an elocution performance that left the crowd satisfied and impressed by local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Fanta Lee
Newton
Christian Church
Miss Lee
Stines and Baker Are Wed at Ira Home
Mr Fred Stines of this city and Miss Josie Baker of Ira were married Wednesday at the bride’s home near Ira. Rev T A Lampman officiated. The ceremony followed by a marriage feast, with many relatives and friends in attendance. Afterward the couple traveled to Newton for another local wedding then plan to reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baker
Ira
Fred Stines
Josie Baker
T. A. Lampman
Greencastle M. FE
Surprise visit honors Mrs Metcalfe with dinner
Over a score of ladies made a surprise visit on Mrs J A Metcalfe last Saturday afternoon, bringing provisions for a sumptuous dinner served about 5 o'clock. Mrs M acknowledged the surprise but guests still gave a cordial welcome and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Metcalfe
Ladies Surprise Mrs Atwood Visit For Mrs Allen
Last Saturday evening a large number of Garrett Post Woman's Relief Corps ladies gathered at Mrs. Atwood's home and marched to the residence of Mrs. M W Atwood for a farewell surprise visit to Mrs. Sarah Allen who plans a long stay in Pueblo Colo. Allen was surprised but pleased by the warm friendship and kind appreciation shown by her friends the event was warmly welcomed and delightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hippodrome
van Haveskerke
H. M. Vaughan
Harry Vaughan
D. J. Eberhart
Mandolin Club
Ed. Stahl
Ollie Baker
Frank Baker
Elmer Maytag
Wallace Cunningham
Garrett Post Woman's Relief Corps
M. W. Atwood
Sarah Allen
Pueblo
Colo
Mrs. Atwood
Mrs Allen Takes Western Trip Amid Friendly Wishes
Mrs. Allen departs on a western journey carrying the best wishes of many acquaintances who have known her for years, as she leaves behind a community that has shared in her long residence and friendships.
Homecoming party and farewell plans for the Smiths near Newton
Last Friday at Angelo Smith's northwest of Newton friends gathered for a day of feasting as the family prepares to move to Melbourne. On Saturday evening the young neighbors paid a farewell visit to Lulu Smith, with music games and cheerful entertainment for the hostess and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Smith
Newton
Cap
Smiths
Melbourne
Lulu Smith
Dancing Party For Church Benefit Near Newton
A town and countryside youth danced Friday night at Mr and Mrs Danny O Roake's home three miles south of Newton. The event, a Catholic church benefit for the organ fund, featured a bountiful supper fine music and a houseful of cheerful young people enjoying a rare evening together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny O'Roake
Newton
No Place Like Newton Returns Home to Newton
John Townsend and his family left Newton last November seeking wealth on a farm near Indianapolis. They became distant from the dream after three months and this week return to Newton, reuniting with old friends. Townsend declares Newton the best spot on God's footstool and unlikely to leave again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
John Townsend
Mahaska County
Indianapolis
In Defense of Iowa Corn by Charles Counselman Co
J M Brown of Charles Counselman Co Iowa says only 10 percent of the 1896 corn crop is soft. He notes a report claiming much more hurts Iowa credit and farmers who cannot sell or borrow rely on false data. Brown's firm holds 1.5 million bushels cribbed in Iowa and he doubts rail rate cuts help farmers, warning buyers could load up for future delivery while market congestion hurts producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brown
Iowa
Charles Counselman & Co
Chicago
J. J. Vaughan
Brown
Newton Business Men's Association Meeting Called
A call meeting of the Newton Business Men's Association will be held in city hall on Wednesday evening March 10 1897 at 7 30 PM. It will be an interesting meeting with important business. All members are requested to be present by order of President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Business Men’s Association
The Country Printer Des Moines Capital Poem Attacks Country Publishers
A satire laments the country printer as a burden and target of a bill to cut legal notice pay. It accuses regional publishers of freelancing notices, obituaries, and civic blurbs while benefiting towns, urging economy cuts to spare other professions, and ending with a harsh verdict on the printer’s purpose and reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa General Assembly
Inauguration Trip From Newton by Col Manning
Col William Manning of Newton joined Gov Drake’s party of Iowa figures who left Chicago Tuesday afternoon for Washington to attend President McKinley’s inauguration. Manning will report back on his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Col
Wm. Manning
Gov. Drake
Chicago
Washington
McKinley
Manning
Nine long years in the pen for bank burglars
The Golly bank burglars were sentenced to nine years each at hard labor after a Monday night trial. A second indictment alleged looting the store and burglary. Judge Dewey called them two of the toughest characters he’d seen in eight years on the bench. Penderson, a state’s witness, pleaded guilty and awaits next term for sentencing. Other defendants received shorter terms for various offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golly Bank
Ihem
J. ©. Haskins
O. C. Meredith
Madison
Dewey
Samuel Victorson
Penderson
Vanderson
United States Navy
Charleston
Chile
Valparaiso
Powderson
J. C
Bar
Iawkins
Dolph Heath
St. Madison
Worthy Widow Pensioned After Veteran Husband’s Death
Mrs. Stacy Montgomery widow of John Montgomery receives $12 monthly pension from the date of his death March 19, 1896. He had been receiving $16, later raised to $20, but not until after death. Accrued amount $215.60 covers March 19, 1896 to Jan 1, 1897. Montgomery served as a private in Company E, Fourth Iowa Cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy Montgomery
John Montgomery
Department
Montgomery
Hayden Reynolds
Fourth Iowa Cavalry
Removal of a Popular Pastor at Newton Baptist Church
Rev. J. E. Lemar, popular pastor of Newton Baptist Church for the past year, severed his connection and leaves today for Alton Illinois to enter Shurtleff College and pursue studies in theological and classical departments, likely until the end of next school year. He has endeared himself to church members and all associated, with best wishes for his future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lemar
Newton Baptist Church
Alton
Ill
Shurtleff College
Lemar
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Newton Folk
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Anna Marie Kirk
Treman
Mary Ramner
Fred Hough
Fred
Wmn. M. Rhodes
Misa Minnie Rouze
Ansel Rouze
Lulu Blair
Hast Main St
Thos. W. Noble
Mr. Rhodes
Miss Rouze
W. A. Rouze
Murphy
Rhodes
West MacDonald St
Robert Davidson
Davidson
Geo. Early
Toket -Cook
Crawford
Island
F. A. Leng
Imayor
Geo. Farley
Anderson, Sd
Cook
Frosh Crawford
Citizens
Long
Lambert
J. M. Woodrow
KE. J. Salmon
Earley
A. Long
Charlie Beals
David Beals
Charles Beals
Cedar County
Charlie
Jericho Springs
Sheldon
Horse Creek
Jordinus
Ile
Croes
Mr. Beals
Jasper County
Lottie Heifner
Anderson
Carly
Saliv
Rinehart
Loti
Bowker
Campbell Io
Woodrow
Ayday H. Long
C. Griebeling
Bergman
Lo Cook
Hough
Tae
Vo Lambert
Nd. McVey
John Halplin
Valeria
Frank Smith
Bert Nitchell
J. B. Hill
Monroe
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