Agricultural Board Meets Minutes of Annual Meeting
The Jasper County Agricultural Society met at the courthouse on March 4 with President H D Parsons presiding and S G Russell serving as secretary. Fourteen directors attended and discussed a sugar beet culture letter from State Secretary P L Fowler and plans for premiums, seed procurement, and fair preparations for 1897.
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Jasper County Agricultural Society
Court House
H. D. Parsons
S.G. Russell
Isaiah Clay
J. P. Taylor
W. M. Scott
John Scarbrough
S. B. Powers
J. R. Crawford
B. F. Baker
J. B. Eyerly
W. F. Boyd
W. J. Miller
Mound Prairie
H. C. Streator
Fairview
John S. Davis
Buena Vista
S. H. Rees
Palo Alto
L. F. Shultz
Elk Creek
P. L. Fowler
Des Moines
Iowa Agricultural College
Ames
Harris Emery Co
Nebraska
California
Iowa
United States
F. A. McMurray
George Feas
Gates
Geo. Harrah
Privileges
Stalls
John Benjamin
Water
N. L. Parsons
C.N. Doane
B. W. Brown
Speed
Ed. Scarbrough
S. W. Macy
J. W. Hadley
Frank
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Browna Weineker Nuptials Tie Ida Brown To Gustave Weineke
On March 3 in East Newton at the Brown home a large gathering witnessed the marriage of Miss Ida Brown to Mr Gustave Weineke. Rev J E Lemar officiated with Frank Thomas and Mary Todd as attendants and Nellie Sipe playing. The couple will reside on the Boll Hoefer farm north of town where they began their honeymoon.
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Gus
Bollhoefer Farm
Birthday Surprise for Mr. E. B. Ramsey at Seventieth
Mr. E. B. Ramsey was surprised with a birthday gathering last Friday evening. Friends filled the parlor after he finished chores, celebrating his seventieth birthday with a supper and warm wishes. Ramsey, a veteran comrade, recovered quickly from the shock and greeted guests with cordiality, as all hopes for many more such anniversaries were offered.
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E. B. Ramsey
Ramsey
An Evening at Dr. Palmer's
Dr and Mrs A B Palmer entertained about seventy five friends at 6 30 o clock last Saturday evening. Easter lilies and hyacinths decorated the home while supper partners were chosen in a unique way. Guests enjoyed Havana cigars in the smoking room, pillow dex crokinole archerina provided amusements, and music featured piano solos by Mrs Parmenter Mrs Seeberger and vocal numbers by Mrs Rodgers Fred Taylor T G Bryant H M Vaughan and Dr Palmer plus young Margaret Palmer.
DeMotte Lecture Praised for Moral Science Message
Prof John B DeMotte delivered a detailed lecture on character building tied to physical science and the moral law The audience praised the talk for its clear presentation and engaging use of stereopticon images He argued habits shape future generations and urged protective guidance for boys alongside girls Death from membranous croup claims Erle Eugene Boat two years old son of Mr and Mrs Frank G Boat The child died in Demotte Indiana after sickness quarantines and a brief funeral service at home followed by burial in Baxter The family recently moved from Col Meyer property in Farmers st to Baxter for the rest of the day
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John B. DeMotte
DeMotte
Prof. DeMotte
Erle Eugene
Frank G. Boat
Baxter
C. V. Cowan
Juvenile Birthday Party for Iu Ikenberry
Last Saturday Iu Ikenberry celebrated his seventh birthday with about two dozen friends from 3 to 6 pm. The surprise delighted him as guests showered him with gifts. Supper at 4 pm was greatly enjoyed by the youngsters in attendance Ruth Axtell Hazel Bryant Ruth McCord Helen Hough Ellea Carl Imogene Westbrook Freda Maytag Myrtle Bergman Ivy Long Ruby Fay Myrtle Clark Harry Bergman Harry Lynn Galusha Ralph Russell Willie Wendt Lee Hawke Harold McElroy Joe Eyerly Robby Long Howard Guthrie Bee Wormley Roy al Metcalf Walter Finch.
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Ikenberry
Ruth Axtell
Hazel Bryant
Ruth McCord
Helen Hough
Religious Notes from Kellogg Church Meeting
On Tuesday evening March 9 the Church of Christ in Kellogg concluded a five week revival led by pastor Jas B McIntire aided by evangelists R A Omer and A O Hunsaker of Illinois. Fifty three people joined the church marking a sizable turnout for the town. Kellogg shows improvement with railroad work business thriving and churches prosperous.
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Kellogg
Church of Christ In
Jas. B. McIntire
R. A. Omer
A. O. Hunsaker
Illinois
Death of Thomas Allum in San Diego
News comes of the death of Thomas Allum at his San Diego home last Sunday. He came to Newton in 1856 with his family and lived here much of his life, moving to California about ten to twelve years ago. He served in Company C of the 22nd Iowa Infantry in 1862, was discharged after a year due to disabilities, and his wife died in 1863. He later married Rebecca Wert and is survived by children Minerva Garton, Belle Robeskie of Des Moines, Leroy W. Allum, and Sarah Blanton of San Diego. He was about seventy nine years old.
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Thomas Allum
San Diego
Cal
Allum
Newton
California
22Nd
Iowa Infantry
Rebecca Wert
Minerva Garton
Belle Robeskie
Des Moines
Leroy W. Allum
Sarah Blanton
Old Landmark in Rat Row Razed for Cottage Site
The two story frame building on Main street near Osborn's block in Rat Row was torn down this week by Atwell Spencer. He will use the lumber to build a cottage on his South East street lot. The ground is owned by D. L. Clark, and reports of an opera house are incorrect. The structure stood for years in a once busy business block now long unused.
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Main St
Osborn
Atwell Spencer
South East St
D. L. Clark
Rat Row
Makes All the World Kin
A destitute Newton family with a sick father and mother and five hungry children arrived in town in a ragged wagon. John Scharf offered shelter and aid, drawing help from passersby. An $18 purse funded railroad tickets to Savanna, Illinois, and the family departed Thursday morning.
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Newton
John Scharf
John
Savanna
Surprise masquerade for Miss Mabel Gilson at Norma college
Norma college students held a masked surprise for Miss Mabel Gilson last Friday. Eighteen students attended in costume and brought refreshments. Mr Gilson treated guests to ice cream. Miss Gilson will spend the summer with her brother Walter in Sanborn, making the party a farewell.
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Norma
Miss Mabel Gilson
Mabel
Mr. Gilson
Miss Gilson
Sanborn
Castorf Millgate Wedding Near Sul ly
Miss Clara Castorf married William Millgate at the bride’s parents home two miles southwest of Sully on Wednesday March 3, 1897. Rev Thos W Noble officiated. Host of friends extend best wishes for joy and happiness to the couple.
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Sully
Clara Castorf
William Millgate
Thos. W. Noble
Hampton-Veech Wedding in City Office
Mr Russell Hampton and Miss Odesea Veach were married by J W Allfree in his city office on March 10. Hampton, son of W R Hampton, hails from Jasper County and now resides in Nebraska. Veach is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs James Veach, formerly of this locality. The couple will soon depart for their Nebraska home amid wide good wishes.
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Hampton—Veech
J. W. Allfree
Russell Hampton
Mies Odesea Veach
W. R. Hampton
Jasper County
Nebraska
James Veach
Hampton
Business Men's Association Discusses Local Trade Matter
The Business Men's Association held a Wednesday evening meeting with a lively discussion of a local trade issue. President H. M. Vaughan said Secretary Hindorff was in correspondence with a factory seeking to locate here, but details remain undeveloped.
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Business Men's Association
H. M. Vaughan
Hindorff
Jasper County Bank Increases Capital to $61,000
The Jasper County bank boosted capital from $53,000 to $61,000, an $8,000 rise. The note praises the bank as a solid Jasper county institution and signals the end of hard times and a dawning era of prosperity.
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Jasper County Bank
Jasper County
Money Lost by Professor Recovered by Students
Professor Kapple of the Normal college misplaced fifteen dollars last Thursday between his home and the college. Students organized a search party Friday morning and recovered much of the money. The professor spent a portion of it on a treat for the students, who joked about wanting him to lose more.
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Kapple
The
Normal College
Roads in Jasper county remain mud and cold this week
The report notes current conditions as two to twenty inches of mud with a northwest wind turning roads to a frozen mess by tomorrow. Despite this, authorities promise the usual roadwork will proceed this season using the same old methods.
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Jasper County
Bay of Biscay
A Queer Little Accident. Tom Clark Injures Thumb
Tom Clark visited town yesterday and while alighting from his buggy he caught his left hand and broke the thumb near the hand. The injury will likely prevent use of the hand for some time and spoil his day.
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Tom Clark
Malaka News Roundup From Bergman School and Skunk River Happenings
Malaka residents recount a school meeting across the Skunk River led by Fred Silwold and note Indians camping near Horn for two weeks with abundant polecat pelts. Chris Wehrman plans a spring residence. Mrs. Dammann turns seventy with a surprise visit. August and Mrs. Hawn celebrate 20 years of marriage.
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Bergman
Fred Silwold
North Skunk
Horn
Chris Wehrman
Martin Dammann
Mother Dammann
August Hawn
Newton
Skunk
Brandt
Melbourne
Malaka
Bergman School
Newton Electors Approve School House Plan and Builders
Newton voters at the independent district meeting authorize using school funds for water closets and sewerage at the existing building, approve erection of new four room primary schools, and empower the board to issue warrants when funds lag. Christian Griebeling and A. M. Harrah elected directors replacing McElroy and Burns. 604 votes cast.
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Newton
J. M. Woodrow
E. C. Ogg
O. N. Wagley
Hill
Christian Griebeling
A. M. Harrah
W. O. McElroy
Robert Burns
Assignment of Hook and Ladder Hose Company 1897
List of officers and crew for Hook and Ladder Hose Company for 1897 with roles across foreman, assistants, pipemen, hydrant, couplers and helpers. Includes foremen E E Lambert Ramsey and John Gibson and numerous crew members.
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Hook and Ladder Hose Company
E. E. Lambert
E. E. Ramsey
John Gibson
R. K. Lambert
F. A. Mel Murray
Stahl
Will McGregor
Hooks
E. E. Efnor
R. C. Efnnor
Jos. Stevens
H. Russell
Helpers
R. C. Daley
John Smith
Fred Stines
Alex Short
Market Price Range Shown For Newton Week End March 2
The Newton market reported a range of prices for the week ending March 2, detailing how much buyers paid across items. The listing highlights varied price points, indicating steady demand and broad value spread in local trade.
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Newton
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Agricultural Board
P. S. Fowler
Ckory Grove
Lynn Grove
Rock Creek
Clear Creek
Prof
Castorf-Millgate
Business Men’s Association
Salt River
Newton Markets
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