Newton City Loses Its Suit Against Utility Contractor
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals in St Louis affirms a lower court ruling in Newton vs How ard C Levis Trustee. The decision declares the fran chise under which the Newton Electric Co plant operates binding on the city and blocks city councils from revoking the contract at will. The ruling aligns with expectations that cities cannot break contracts with private parties at their pleasure. Further comment awaits full opinion.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
City of
Newton
Howard C. Levis
Circuit Court
Woolson
Ella Rorabaugh and William Beese Wed in Valley Junction Ceremony
A refined wedding took place Wednesday evening March 24 1897 at the home of Mr and Mrs Daniel Rorabaugh in the west part of the city. Miss Ella Rorabaugh married William Beese of Des Moines with Rev C V Cowan officiating using the ring ceremony. The bride wore a light gown with silk trimmings, the groom in black. The parlors were richly decorated with flowers and about thirty friends attended. The couple received several useful and elegant presents. Ella is described as bright and cheerful, a popular local young woman. William, a capable locomotive fireman on the C R I & P between Valley Junction and Council Bluffs, resides in Valley Junction though he owns property in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Reese left for Des Moines to visit relatives, with many well wishes from friends.
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Daniel Rorabaugh
Miss Ella
William Beese
Des Moines
C. V. Cowan
M. E. Church
Valley Junction
Council Bluffs
Reese
Humbugging Fakir Draws Crowds Amid Hard Times
A fakir appeared in a street box on Thursday drawing a crowd with a glittering outfit and feigned feats. He demanded a small contribution to perform more marvels while locals, angered by issues like high costs and political corruption, donated amid their hardship.
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India
Petit Jurors Drawn for April Term in District Court
Names listed for the April term petit jury set to convene Tuesday April 13 include Samuel Failor J S Agnew M A McCord A H Bergman W Amos R E Topper Martin Luther John Wheatcraft F A Chapman Colfax A J Woody Ellis Gifford Fremont Summey Chas McDuff Monroe Robert Madill Sr Newburg Andrew Elliott James Allum Kellogg A C Cunningham Henry Geise Baxter J H Sherman J L Eldridge Sully Lark Taylor Frank Butters A P Elliott Prairie City H S Rayburn Lyrnville Nes official list issued for the district court term.
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Petit
Petit Jury
District Court
Samuel Failor
J. S. Agnew
M. A. McCord
A. H. Bergman
W. Amos
Newton
R. E. Topper
Martin Luther
John Wheatcraft
F. A. Chapman
Colfax
A. J. Woody
Ellis Gifford
Fremont Summey
Chas. McDuff
Monroe
Ed Cook Hurt by Horse Kick at Barn
Ed Cook was badly hurt last night when a horse kicked him in the rain while showing the animal to a buyer in the barn. The horse, named Miyer, reacted to a fur coat, kicking with both hind feet. The doctor reports the injuries as badly hurt and the full extent is not yet known.
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Ed. Cook
Miyer
Preacher Rev L Colyn Visits Pella Pastor Sets Out for Lau rel
Rev L Colyn of Pella spoke Thursday on his way to Lau rel to hold religious services. Colyn is a wide-axe young minister whose influence may bolster the noble cause he represents.
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L. Colyn
Pella
Laurel
Colyn
Damon and Pythias and Richard III Delight Newton Audiences
Newton audiences welcomed Sanford Dodge and company back with Damon and Pythias after an initial small audience earlier. The troupe returned with Richard III, delivering strong, well sustained performances that impressed a large crowd. Delta Lodge K arranged the return, and the company earned a warm reception for the visit.
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Newton
Sanford Dodge and Company
Damon and Pythias
Lister's
Delta Lodge K
Adjourned City Council Meeting Actions and Ordinances
Last Friday night the city council met with all members present. The street and alley committee reported on petitions for sidewalks for Lyday and Kinart, referred for further study. An ordinance granting AT&T of Iowa street and alley rights for poles was approved after suspension of rules. Other items: first reading of an ordinance fixing city officers’ compensation. various petitions referred to committees. health physician applicant referred. bonds for marshal Wert and deputy Wade approved. T R Phillips appointed deputy street commissioner. meeting adjourned.
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W. G. Lyday
Samuel Kinart
Council
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Iowa
Newton
S. B. Clement
William Martin
W. F. Ewing
Perry Engle
D. M. Wert
W. F. Wade
T. R. Phillips
Court House Gets Quick Facelift Inside
The courthouse is being cleaned, papered and painted inside. County superintendent and judge rooms are fixed up and the old court room will receive a bath. Stairways and halls are being cleaned. a rumor about scrubbing the hallway floor was unfounded. The county is too poor for extensive improvements this year.
Joint Camp Fire at Garrett Post G A R and W R C
A joint camp fire will be held at the Garrett Post G A R and W R C hall on Friday evening April 2 at 7 30. Mrs T M Rodgers will direct vocal music. Several five minute talks by comrades and ladies precede a flag drill by 16 corps ladies. All Post and Corps members and families are invited.
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Garrett Post
T. M. Rodgers
Russell Division Knights of Pythias Holds Installation Night
Russell Division No 26 U R K of P inspected by Maj J W McLaughlin and Maj J E Ammons. New officers installed and the evening continued with dancing and card games. Music by the Conservatoire mandolin club.
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Russell Division
No. 26
U. R
K. of P
J. W. McLaughlin
J. E. Ammons
Knights
Conservatoire Mandolin Club
Telephone Exchange Plans Progress in City
C H Van Alstine of Iowa Telephone Co visits the city to develop a telephone exchange. The Bell system will be used and subscription rates set as low as possible.
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C. H. van Alstine
Iowa Telephone Co
Bell
Newton Daily Briefs Note Local Happenings and Weddings
Local items report Fairview Dairy Farm proprietor Thomas Crane selecting a Short Horn from J. R. Crane ford & Sons for his Battle Creek area farm at $150. Mrs. Samuel Hestwood visits Newton from Knoxville, Tom Hart and A. E. King wed in Des Moines and return to Newton. First strawberries bring 33 1 4 cents per quart box. Newton Lodge No. 5 observes 42nd anniversary with special work and banquet. Various visits, moves, travels, and social events fill the column, with community reflections and commerce notes throughout.
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Thomas Crane
Fairview
Battle Creek
Iowa
J. R. Craneford & Sons
Newton
Newton Lodge No. 5
A. F
A. M
Maude Ewing
Emery & Carter
East Side Clothiers
Morgan & Hunter
Newton Market Prices and Mrs Wrights Millinery Opening
The Newton market for the week ending March 26 lists price ranges for goods. A millinery opening hosted by Mrs Wright runs April 1 to 3, featuring the latest styles and displays of new and nobbiest items.
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Newton
Burns' vegetable and oatmeal sale notice with millinery note
Fresh vegetables advertised at Burns by the store with oatmeal priced per package. A millinery announcement for Josie Wright appears elsewhere in the newspaper.
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Burns
Josie Wright
Rheumatism cured by single bottle Pain Balm
Mr. Frank Poulson of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan, confined eleven days and paying doctor bills without relief, was cured by one bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm costing 25 cents. He has had no further trouble with rheumatism. For sale by Wagley and Smead.
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Frank Poulson
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Wagley & Smead
For Sale at a Bargain Osborn 40 Acre Tract Jasper County Bank
A 40 acre Osborn tract east of the incorporation line offered by Jasper County Bank. Cash or on time sale possible with a reduced price before April 1. Early buyers can take $65 per acre, or ten acre parcels at $75 per acre. If unsold by April 1, rental option.
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A. J. Osborn
Jasper County Bank
Dr A H Weber to Visit Newton in April
Dr A H Weber the occulist will visit Newton at L B Westbrook’s Jeweler’s on April 7 offering free examinations. Also announced are revival meetings by Rev S J Huffman starting next Monday, a hair styling/garden seeds promotion at Burns, and a grand millinery opening March 30 and 31 led by Mrs J C Thompson. A called O E S meeting is set for March 29 at 7:30 led by Jessie L Winslow and Anna Treman.
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A. H. Weber
Newton
Weber
L. B. Westbrook
S. J. Huffman
Reason
Metz
Jessie L. Winslow
W. M. Anna Treman
LaPlant Bros Engage in Building Moving Work
LaPlant Bros of Marshalltown will move buildings for Mr Kanne north of the city for a few weeks. Those needing any spring job done should contact them in Marshalltown. The firm has a reputation for fair dealing and guarantees all work.
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LaPlant Bros
Marshalltown
Kanne
Money to loan at six per cent on farm security
Fugard and Brown advertise loan money at six percent on farm security with terms to suit borrowers. They invite inquiries from farmers seeking financing backed by real estate collateral and prompt consideration.
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Fugard & Brown
GREEN & SON Barbers Offer Continued Service and Local Ties
We are still in it and hope to merit at least a share of your patronage by strict attention to business. Every thing else equal we ought to have a part. Thanking the public for their past favors and hoping they will continue some, we are respectfully, GREEN & SON, the barbers, north-east corner square, set. Try the Davis Cake and pastry flour at Burns'. There is none better.
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Green & Son
Barbers
Grand opening styles inpring millinery show
The latest styles in spring millinery were showcased at the grand opening on March 30 and 31. Mrs. J. C. Thompson attended the event at 3512.
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J.C. Thompson
Reinhroad Time Tables Co R 1 P Going East and West
Train timetable fragment lists departures and arrivals for multiple routes. Details include No 2 1 68 am No 1 2 32 am No 3 caason No 6 0e pm No 5 freight 7 13 am and connections between Monroe Des Moines Valley Division stations incl Fairmount Monroe Newton and Prairie City with several freight and local run timings.
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Caason
Monroe
Oskaloosa
Newton
Des Moines Valley Division
No. Ons
Wees
D. L
M. P.m. P.m. Prairie C’y Br
Ana
Fairmount
Canes
Rairie
Bb. Daly
Sindee
Murphy
Lynn'ile
Lynneville
Lynn’ile
Tainter
New Sharon
Freight
West, D
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Beese-Rorabaugh
Cook
Proceedings of City Council
NEW Business
Ella Rorabaugh
Mastelle
Porfo
Zetta M Wilson
Benens
Martin Barth
Cora’ Eychner
Frank M. Phillips
Tetas
Settee
Carrie Marie Ervin
Lanar Bunyan
Anna Barrett
David Conn
Ida Zahn
John Curry
Marion Thompson
Walter Norman
Dora Hoover
Adam Anderson Ee
Mary Shaw Saree
Ewe
Weet
Whee
Henry Allen
Adylereree Chenoworth
Samuel Hestwood
Knoxville
C. C. Smead
Mother Hestwood
City
Tom Hart
A. E. King
Frisbie
E. J. Rice
Fairbury, Neb
L. W. Brooks
E. E. Ives
Lynnville
Frank Dean
James Lister
Frank
Sarah Warren
Ed Warren
R. I. Depot
Worthington
Minn
Adda Thompson
Drake University
J. M. Richmond
J. H. Fugard
Killduff
Edward Walker
Kate Ross
Galesburg
Isaiah Clay
Hickory Grove
J. M. Reynolds
Newburg
Elizabeth Dowling
Wm. Dowling
Walnut
John Bale
Baxter
Rose Moore
Child
Tacoma
Wash
C. P. Axtell
Chicago
Noah Hayes
John Lamb
Sout Market St
Maggie Emmett
Kate Alford
Kellogg
Harry Wert
Minnie Callison
J.P. Baker
Fr. L. Maytag
Charlie McLain
Fritz Boone
Peck
Bad Boy
Prairie City
Joseph Emmert
Barnard, Mo
W. E. Hill
Mulcahy
L. E
Jap Rabbitt
Viola
Wis
R. A. Blazer
Charlie Brothers
Dora Mitchell
Nellie Livingston
M. V. Saunders
Reasnor
Flo. Clark
Dalton
Minnie Bollhoefer
Wilbur Bigelow
Mary Stanton
Will Snooks
James Hotchkins
Grinnell
Brother
Wm Hotchkins
W. O. McElroy
J. H. Martin
J. H. Tool
Reasner
John Smith
Valeria
E. C. Ludlow
Bob Larimer
Newton Markets
Alves
Huffman
J. C. Thompson
Burns Is
Gaden Seeds
Hindorff
Davis
Stone
D. B. Fisk & Co
Newton Branch
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