The Bad Boy farce draws good crowd in Newton
Newton and Vicinity reports a strong turnout for last night’s performance of The Bad Boy. Freddie Jackson led as the irrepressible boy with Fritz Boone as Schultz the Dutch groceryman. Edna Boone and others supported as the cast and a 25 person student audience gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ogg’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Jackson
Fritz Boone
Schultz
Edna Boone
Mrs. Jackson
Bessie Jackson
Nannie Balmer
Messrs
M. B. Hawk
Will Wyrick
Ed. Malmburg
Clerm Errett
Dr A H Weber to Visit Newton April 7
Dr A H Weber the ophthalmologist will visit L B Westbrook's Jewelry on April 7. Free examinations offered and many locals have benefited from his skilled eye care in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Weber
Newton
Weber
L. B. Westbrook
Cistern Cleaning Service Offers Spring Readiness
The ad promotes cistern cleaning before spring rains with liberal terms and water-saving promise for cisterns under seven barrels. It includes contact at 3217 Frank Illingsworth and a testimonial of Chamberlain's Pain Balm aiding Byron Every of Woodstock, Mich. Sold by Wagley & Smead in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Illingsworth
Byron Every
Woodstock
Mich
Chamberlain
Wagley & Smead
Newton Markets Price Range Report for Week Ending March
Newton market prices for the week ending March show a range across various goods. Prices listed include staple items and regional commodities with modest fluctuations reflecting supply conditions at the Newton market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Murdoch and Hellyer Tie Historic Newton Area Nuptials
At the bride's mother's home near Newton on March 17, William Murdoch and May Hellyer united in marriage before relatives and friends. Rev. FE. J. Rice officiated, assisted by Rev. John Hinkhouse. A wedding supper and music followed as the couple prepare to establish their home on a farm four miles south of town with the best wishes of their community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hellyer
Newton
William Murdoch
May Hellyer
FE. J. Rice
Presbyterian Church
John Hinkhouse
Lenox
Murdoch
Health Seeks Sunny South for Prairie City Editor
Frank S. Woodard editor of the Prairie City News has suffered a health decline from grip and, advised by his doctor, left last Friday for Citronelle Alabama to seek a warmer climate. The stay will depend on circumstances and well wishes accompany his journey for renewed strength and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Woodard
Prairie City News
Citronelle
Ala
Frank
New City Marshal Named To Succeed Phillips
The city council selected D. M. Wert as city marshal, praising his three years of service with the Ninth Iowa Cavalry and his steadfast character. Wert succeeds T. R. Phillips, who served faithfully for several years and left strong expectations that Wert will meet his friends' hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Wert
Doc
Ninth Iowa Cavalry
T. R. Phillips
Doe
Lister Expands Zollinger Grocery Stock and Premises
Will H. Lister has purchased the Zollinger grocery stock and enlarged the store space with new shelving and paint. A newcomer to the business, he conducts with energy and push, aiming to build a successful venture through honorable dealings and prompt service in the updated room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. M. Zollinger
Will H. Lister
Lister
Blecott Beyer Nuptials in Lynn Grove Township
Mr Ira Blecott and Miss Henrietta Beyer wed at the bride’s parents home in Lynn Grove on Wednesday afternoon March 10 Rev E G Beyer officiated The bride wore cream silk and wool with chiffon and wore a bouquet of carnations The groom in a black evening suit The ceremony drew many relatives and friends The bride a popular Jasper County teacher studied at Central University of Iowa The groom a farmer with a large Killduff area farm they plan to be at home after March 15th with many presents for their life together.
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Blecott
Beyer
Ira Blecott
Henrietta Beyer
Katie de Heer
Howell
Jasper County
Central University of Iowa
Killduff
Train Robbery Told by Hal Wilson on Southern Trip
Hal Wilson, advance agent for the Ottumwa Male Quartette, recalls a blood curdling Alabama hold up near Birmingham last week. Robbers boarded the train, robbed the express car of about 2000 dollars but did not harm passengers, who were terrified as the bandits departed within ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Wilson
Ottumwa
Alabama
Birmingham
To Elect a Major at Co Armory in Des Moines Iowa
Pursuant to Special Order No 24 dated March 9 1897 an election will be held at Co Armory in Des Moines Iowa on Monday March 22 1897 between 6 and 9 p m to elect Major Second Regiment Captain Charles H Rinehart orders your presence at the election Co L
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General's Office
Des Moines
Iowa
Co Armory
Charles H. Rinehart
Co. L
Woman killed by train near Carbondale Mine
J W Weeks reported that as the No 4 Des Moines bound train rounded a curve near Carbondale Mine it struck and instantly killed Mary E Burris. The victim was thrown down a fifteen foot embankment and her neck and back were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Weeks
Des Moines
Carbondale Mine
Mary E. Burris
Country Schools Examinations Set for Newton Dates
Examinations for graduation from the country schools will be held in Newton on Wednesday and Thursday, March 24 and 25, 1897. Minnie Agnes Walsh, County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Minnie Agnes Walsh
Hickory Grove Community Notices and Local Updates
Spring work nears as residents report horse mishaps and new summer labor. Oliver Bell will work for Mr Hays in Chester Poweshiek County while Alexander Barr hires out to William Paul near Hartwick. No. 8 election held four electors. Anson Moxley and Jasper Layman elected sub directors for No. 5 and No. 1. A Newbury hall dance drew a fair crowd. measles affect William Stark's children. Mrs D T Stevens plans a Cincinnati visit. N J Morgart ill. Many youths attended a dance at John Arherns in Rock Creek. W C Planalp broke a wagon wheel hauling corn. Maxwell McCosh visited Kellogg. A B Sunday school officer elections set for Sunday March 28 at 10. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Barr
William Paul
Hartwick
Peweshiek Co
Anson Moxley
Jasper Layman
Newbury Hall
William Stark
D. T. Stevens
Cincinnati
Ohio
Maxwell McCosh
Kellogg
A. B
Local Notes From Ira and Surrounding Countryside
W F Rippey moved into a new home in Ira during the week. Union Chapel will hold preaching Sunday morning March 21. P B Lowry is hauling brick for a new house. Wellie Lowry visited Baxter with her sister Mrs Swan. S J Miskimmins spent a few days with friends Emery Whitehead. Mrs C L Dotson and her young sons from Des Moines visited her mother Mrs G M Wilson and returned home Monday. The one month old son of Mr and Mrs Lou Lavalleur died last Saturday. funeral at M E church Sunday afternoon, interment at Independence cemetery. Mrs Margaret Jones returned Friday from a two month visit with daughter Mrs Wright of Cedar Falls, accompanied home by granddaughter Miss Mary Wright. Mrs Chas Beals and five children came from Missouri Monday night to live with relatives in this county. Mrs Geo Goodrich came from Des Moines Saturday and reports Mrs A B Goodrich in slightly improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zach Foreman
Baxter
Newton
Stephen Allen
North Spring St
Weeks Bros
Gertie
Lizzie Besack
Mariposa
Lizzie
E. J. Kelly
Iowa
Morgan & Hunter
Kelly
Des Moines
Elias Handy
Newton M. E
Handy
Fred Lehnhoff
Jesse Miller
Plattsmouth
Neb
Mary Dowling
Near Reasnor
Omaha
Wild Cat Grove U. B
Ida Albee
Walter Jackson
Killduff
John F. Albee
Claud Buting
Morris Cating
Ollie Raisback
Youngstown
Harry Engle
Iowa City
Blue Front
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Allen Judd
Fred Lattimer
John R. Hill
Monroe
Lula Long
Sanford Dodge
Lister
Opera House
Loretta Shropshire
Harry Moore
Lorenzo
Tip Moore
Eva Fay
E. B. Ramsey
Everett
John B. Tobias
Montgomery Plair
Eli B. Ramsey
Bloody Run
Bedford
Mr. Ramsey
John H. Filler
13Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Ramsey
Union Chapel
P. B. Lowry
S.J. Miskimmins
Emery Whitehead
C. L. Dotson
Little Sons
G. M. Wilson
Lou Lavalleur
M. E
Wright
Independence Cemetery
Margaret Jones
Mrs. Wright
Cedar Falls
Mary Wright
Chas. Beals
Missouri
Geo. Goodrich
A. B. Goodrich
Revival services and local notices from Oskaloosa church
Rev McBride conducts revival at U P church in Oskaloosa. Mrs Irene Deakin visits granddaughter in Des Moines. L W Cochrane visits Des Moines relatives. Vandermasts of Monroe Mirror tour State Legislature. Roland Schenk returns from Des Moines. Rev Knepper preaches on Sowing and Reaping. Two tramps steal shoes from Foust store and receive 30 days. Mary Lyons visits Creighton, Neb. Epworth League Home Social at Jesse Honnold. Mrs Mary Isenberg sells team and farming implements. J P McMurray auctioneer. Mary and Leila Mitchell visit A G French’s country.
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John Vandermast
The
Monroe Mirror
Roland Schenk
Des Moines
Knepper
M. E. Church
Foust
Mary Lyons
Emma Rice
Creighton
Neb
Epworth League
Jesse Honnold
Mary Isenberg
J. P. McMurray
Mary
Leila Mitchell
A. G. French
Local Notes and Visits From Kellogg Area Residents
William Eiichner of Kellogg visited St. Louis for his daughter Zetta’s illness and reported she is much better after returning Tuesday. Various residents, including Miss Ella Andreas and Kittie Moore, spent time with relatives. Gove and Macy shipped hogs, and Gifford Bros. cut wood for Will Dennis. Ira Elscott moved to a new home north of town. Charlie Moor of Nebraska visited old friends. Mrs Fred Castorf and daughter stayed in Des Moines with Castorf’s sister-in-law. Henry Efnor is remodeling bridges in town. A new baby boy arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Schnell. Dr. Carpenter of Galesburg and his son Fred attended Des Moines graduation. Dean Dennis sold potatoes to Tom Hurt of Newton. 10 cents per bushel. Will Killduff helped load the car bound for Kansas City. Miss Kate Parsons and Mrs. Frank Hammer visited J. E. Birchard. Mrs. Wm. Harvey and Mrs. Frank Carpenter visited the county seat.
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Gifford Bros
Will Dennis
Ira Elscott
Charlie Moor
Nebraska
Henry Efnor
Johnny Schnell
Carpenter
Galesburg
Des Moines
Fred
Dean Dennis
Tom Hurt
Newton
Will Killduff
Kansas City
Kate Parsons
Frank Hammer
Kellogg
J. E. Birchard’s
Wm. Harvey
Frank Carpenter
Report of the Condition of The First National Bank of Newton
Bank statement for March 6 1697 lists assets and liabilities with cash, bonds, deposits, notes, and reserve figures. sworn by cashier E E Lyday before Notary Public Leg E Brown on March 17 1897. directors sign. Also notes about Colored Symphony Club debut at Armory Hall with program and admission prices.
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First National Bank of
Newton
Iowa
U.S
Nat'l
U. S. Treasur
Leg E. Brown
C. Shoanaker
Charles Jasper
Geo. B. Hunter
Colored Symphony Club
Armory Hall
Genevie Green
Golden Eagle
Emma Mayes
Fred
Eldora Green
Geo. Carter
Staunch and True
Paulice Waldon
Silver Crescent Quartette
Cottage For Rent Near Square With Four Rooms
Four room cottage four blocks from the square for rent. Inquire at this office. Money to loan at 6 percent on farm security. Fuugard Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fugard & Brown
Fuugard & Brown
Iowa Central Newton Branch Train Schedule Fragment
Southbound and northbound passenger services list local stops Baxter Valeria and g train times in a fragmented timetable. Notes show morning and afternoon runs with varying arrival and departure times for local and accommodation trains.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newton and Vicinity
al. C. Gates
Tom Smith
Robert Johnson
Congressman Osborn
Rawlins
Wyo
Eugene Schalk
Eugene
John Schalk
Washington, D. C
Frank Battin
State University
Jasper County Bank
Joe Lyday
North St
Norman Hough
Dental Department
the State University
Norm
E.W. Mitchell Esq
C.E. Greenlief
Race Street
H. B. Greenlief
Ida May Waggoner
Arthurj. Phillips
Clinton
Will Clarkson
Charlie Westbrook
McFarland
Jesse Wasson
No. 6
Lynn Grove
Robert Burns
Sturgis
Bessie Amerine
Muscatine
John C. Wilson
Ella Hough
Sada Quaintance
Chicago
Conservatoire Mandolin Club
Colfax
Grace Churchill
Howard Gray
Jas. Eastman Jr
South Farmer St
Mrs. J. B. Carr
Eds
Nova Scotia
Damon and Pythias
Lister's Opera House
Skiff’s
Newton Markets
Vicans Tate
Socohoe
Porbeoor
Gaens
Murdoch-Helyer
Hartwell
Zachary Sears
Nettie May Turner
W. Ramsey
Minnie
Arnout Dunnick Cotes
Nellie DeYoung
Murdoch Chooser
Erreenensene
Mary Hellyer
Wright & Lufkin
Country Schools Examinations
Hickory Grove
E. L. Stark
Oliver Bell
Mr. Hays
Chester
James Stark
N. J. Morgart
John Arherns
Rock Creek
W. C. Planalp
W. F. Rippey
Ira
Wellie Lowry
Mrs. Swan
NROE
Rev. McBride
U. P
Oskaloosa
Irene Deakin
Mattie Dawson
L. W. Cochrane
Wm. Eiichner
St. Louis
Zetta
Ella Andreas
Mrs. Altemeier
Kittie Moore
Will Yost
Wm. Ejchner
Gove & Macy
Fred Castorf
Philip Kling
First National Bank Report
Resources
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State OF
Jasper
BE. Lyday
E. E. Lyday
Fred and
Shacob
Jesse Waldon
W.E. Fine
Harp
Walden Bros
Old Shady
Hattie Mayes
Paul Walden
Golden Eagle Quartette
Paul Waldon
West
Des Moines Valley Division
P.m
Prairie C'y
Fairmount
P.m. P.m
Prairie Cy
Newton Branch
Great
Valeria
Sully
Lyn
Ynnville
Ainter
New Sharon
Olkaleens
Grinnell
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