City’s Financial Showing and New City Government
The City’s Ways and Means Committee presents a condensed financial report for the year ending March 2, 1897, detailing balances, warrants paid, and department totals across Water Electrical and General divisions. It notes pending sidewalk petitions, a near $5800 expected county remittance, and a favorable shift in the electric plant’s debt including permanent improvements and running expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Lufkin
J. M. Woodrow
Gurnsey & Bailey
Council
Col
John Meyer
United Financial
General Dept
Electrical
Water
Com
City council reports and new officers installed in Newton
A long council session reviews finances and assets, including a plant with 1900 lamps and improvements. Health reports show 36 deaths in the year, with two from diphtheria, and the retiring mayor praises debt reduction. New officials sworn in, committees named, and Thos Smith elected street commissioner. A supper at Tennant's cafe marked the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Board of Health
B.M. Farmer
John Meyer
N. Townsend
R. M. Brooke
Cook
Josh Crawford
Ed. Cook
F. Long
Frank Long
R.M. Brooke
Thos. Smith
Tennant
Accident Injures B. J. Russell While Trimming Tree
A serious fall from a ladder near Washington street left B. J. Russell unconscious after a height of about eighteen feet. He sustained a broken lower right jaw with bone exposed, a severe back head cut, and multiple bruises. He received care at home and is slowly recovering. community sympathy runs high for his ordeal and slow return to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Russell
Washington St
Mr. Russell
Jim
Narrow Escape at Clear Creek Wedding Route
Mr and Mrs Jas Tramel of Ira faced a perilous moment en route to Rev and Mrs David Baker’s golden wedding at Mingo. Their team frightened in Clear Creek, the buggy tongue sank, but Tramel skillfully saved his wife from the swollen water and retrieved the rig with no injuries. They then continued to the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Baker
Mingo
Jas. Tramel
Ira
Clear Creek
Party at North and Race streets honors Baxter and Grinnell guests
Miss Maggie Helphrey hosted a Tuesday evening gathering at her home on North and Race streets. Fourteen invited guests enjoyed ice cream cake and fruit followed by music and games in honor of Miss Minnie Giese of Baxter and Miss Madge Douglas of Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Helphrey
North
Race Streets
Minnie Giese
Baxter
Madge Douglas
Grinnell
Misses O
Fanta Lee
Jennie Scholes
Carrie Thompson
Libbie Jones
Clara Bowyer
Bert Shafer
Mae
Ollie Baker
Erma Bish
Laura Herring
Belle Dinsmore
Ida
Nettie Ferguson
Pace
Three More New Homes on South Market Street
Promised spring building boom to begin as soon as frost ends. Frank Reeves, Rob Larimer, and Will Reeves will each construct handsome residences on South Market Street, signaling rapid development this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Market St
Frank Reeves
Rob Larimer
Will Reeves
SITE OF NEW SCHOOL HOUSE LOT PURCHASED THIS MORNING
The school board bought a lot of ground 13 rds. 6 ft. wide and 17 rds. long on West Main Street near the steam laundry for $100. It is described as an ideal playground with room for a fine site. Plans will be examined and work will begin soon. Another school house will be built in Hastings or Northeast Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Parker
West Main St
Hast
Newton
One Night of Black Face in Newton
A Newton home talent show titled One Night of Black Face drew a crowded audience last Friday night. The K T band minstrel delivered strong acts with the German Fifth drill, Sikin ny and company, Dr Sunrise's lecture on Man, sharp end men, and a musical program led by a band that performed three top selections. Clifford Cox’s baritone solo stood out as a hit, and the event netted a neat sum for the performers' hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Face
Newton
Birthday Surprise For Mr and Mrs Carl At Mulberry Street
A neighbors party surprised Mr. and Mrs. Al Carl on Mulberry street last Tuesday evening. About twenty five attendees attended with a birthday celebration. Guests brought supper and the Carl hosts enjoyed a long, merry evening as old friends rekindled memories from the move two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Carl
Mulberry St
Mrs. Carl
Mrs
Carl
St Patrick Day Party Honoring Nellie Kelly
A party of fourteen young ladies hosted by Miss Grace Axtell at her home on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Nellie Kelly who plans a lengthy visit to Cheyenne Wyoming with her brother Will Kelly. Guests included Mesdames McCardell Hindorff and Blair and Misses Robinson Mathews Jackson Emery Rodgers McCord Skiff Stover Hinsdale Houck and others. A light luncheon followed a four o'clock knitting session. guests left around six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Axtell
Nellie Kelly
Cheyenne
Wyo
Will Kelly
Mesdames
Harry McCardell
al Hindorff
Harry Blair
Daisee Robinson
Edith Mathews
Kit Jackson
Decia Emery
Mae Rodgers
Hettie McCord
Blanch Skiff
Emma Stover
Bessie Hinsdale
Linnie Houck
Obituary of Carrie T Killin of Iowa
Carrie Towsley Killin born March 28 1862 in Ellisburgh New York moved to Iowa as a child. She suffered from consumption and died March 12 1897 after faith in Christ remained unshaken. Funeral held in the M E church Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Towsley Killin
Ellisburgh
New York
Iowa
Jesus
M. E
Townsend and Seaton Form New Real Estate Firm
Townsend and Seaton, two Jasper county men, have formed a new firm and rented rooms above Clark's bank. They plan to open a real estate and loan office about April 1. Both partners are well known in the county and expect broad patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Requisite for Success in Life Trade Mastery
An editorial urges American youths to learn a trade now to secure future success. It argues most idle men never master a trade, cites Lincoln Grant and Andrew Johnson as examples, and warns that five years of indecision harms prospects while immediate skill creation builds a stable niche in industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Tribune
Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Grant
United States
The Random Rambler on Inhumanity and Mercy
A reflective piece condemns widespread inhumanity and greed. It laments cruelty to the poor, widows, and orphans, calling for Christ like charity and the healing power of sympathetic action. The text quotes Robert Burns and laments the need for humane deeds to curb sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Voices Whispering Cheer for Love and Peace
Poem fragment urging the world to hear voices of love and peace. It contrasts daytime and nighttime whispers and calls for heed to counsel that could release sorrow.
Seeking Health and Home in Kansas
Walter Williams and family left Newton last Monday for Goodland Kansas to be near his parents and relatives. Two months earlier he had a foot amputated above the ankle. The stump has healed and his health improved since the operation. Physicians advised the warmer climate in hopes of restoring his health completely. The family has made many friends in Newton who have shown sympathy during his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Williams
Goodland
Kan
Walter
Newton
Williams
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Ways and Means
Water Department
Co Treas
City Elk
Light
Wlance
General Department
SF Amonss
Cocci
Treas
Water Dept Ee Ee Ewes
B. M. Failor
Lufkin
Geo. Earley
West Main Street
Kansas
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