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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
6
Rosa Pearle of Chicago Tribune writes a sonnetlike tribute to his mother. The speaker recalls her silver hair and blue eyes, praising her tenderness and love. He acknowledges past hurtful speech, asks for atonement, and vows reverence, ending with a prayerful image of his mother at the throne.
Mrs Quintessing and husband Ralph face social pressure and fashion bounds at Will Hartley’s wedding anniversary. The sisters arrive with gifts, but the hall shows no presents. Ralph questions propriety while the women debate etiquette, ends with a resolve to observe decorum.
In a tense Christmas gathering, Ralph, Florence, Helen and others conceal gifts under wraps while avoiding discovery. Aware of the risk, Ralph retrieves parcels from a bed, hides them in his coat, and moves toward an exit as Mrs Hartley and Mr Hartley orchestrate a careful departure.
At a social evening the Quintessings and Ralph act oddly, with three large parcels and hidden gifts. Ralph slips away with a burden and returns, while Will and Charlie piece together hints of a cotton wedding and stolen items, from Mrs Quintessing to a storekeeper Brown who hints at gifts.
The article describes Vienna as a city of apartment houses with housemasters in charge. At ten o'clock the front door is locked and anyone seeking entry after that hour must pay for admission. The old resident has no right to a key over the newer lodger, enforcing late access fees.
The British Medical Journal condemns the use of rice powder for the face, declaring it injurious to the skin and urging caution in cosmetic application.
OWA News in Brief reports the Des Moines river at its highest in years forcing local factories on the river bottoms to shut down. In Wesstrr City two men, Dr. Travis of Eagle Grove and farmer Mr. Kirkberger, drowned crossing the Boone river west of town.
Crepar Raptos, Ia March 23 William Schnoor a 17 year old boy living near Mount Auburn while out hunting slipped and fell His gun discharged and the contents entered his heart killing him instantly
William L. Hoffer, Baltimore’s leading pitcher, leaves for Macon for spring training. He is in excellent condition and will join the Orioles as they begin practice.
Bradrach Reach was shot and killed on Hedrick streets by Frank Merryfield. Both men, about 45, farmers by trade, quarreled over a woman and swore to shoot on sight. The incident occurred last night in Hedrick, Iowa.
Mason City Iowa March 23 Dr Willson pastor of the M E church at Clear Lake has resigned. Domestic troubles seem to be the cause. He is one of the most eloquent and able preachers in the northwest Iowa conference.
Des Moines dispatch reports the Cheshire amendment to the revenue bill was defeated in the senate by 17 yeas to 28 nays. The proposed measure sought to establish a new tax system on telegraph, express, telephone and sleeping car companies.
Jefferson Iowa March 19 John J Long of Stuart lost a foot on a hunting expedition and carried $53 000 accident insurance policies taken out the day before the accident. The companies refuse payment and the case will likely go to court.
Des Moines reports the state council of the A. P. A. met on March 19 and elected officers including President Ovide Vien of Council Bluffs, Vice President W. J. Sloane of Cedar Rapids, Chaplain J. S. Ferguson of Keokuk, Secretary Ellis T. Pierce of Des Moines, Treasurer Duncan Grant of Boone, and trustees J. E. Wilkins and A. G. Miller of Des Moines.
Governor Drake commuted sentences for two Des Moines prisoners. B F Duncan, jailed 18 months for a large embezzlement from Estey, receives three months more. C D Loomis, also convicted of embezzlement, gets a similar commutation.
Des Moines March 20 The senate defeated the Cheshire amendment taxing sleeping car telephone telegraph and express companies by 17 to 21. The house defeated the building and loan Dill on final passage by 89 to 50, burdened with unpopular amendments. A new bill will likely be drawn as a substitute.
More than an inch of rain in 24 hours sent streams out of banks washing away several small bridges. The Mississippi rose 16 inches with ice packing indicating a long breakup northward. Rail traffic delayed on multiple lines, especially Burlington and Milwaukee trains from the north. No loss of life reported.
Fred Sears of Ida County has brought up an entire trainload of more than 2000 razor back hogs from the south. They are expected to arrive within a day or so. Sears will feed some, but plans to sell most to other farmers. The hogs are said to be healthy and fat quickly.
Trains rerouted 40 miles around due to high water and weak bridges as the Boone River rises. Dr. Travis of Eagle Grove and farmer Kirk Berger drowned attempting to ford the river with a team and buggy. Lehigh bridge swept away, other structures at risk.
Des Moines march 21 the senate passed the revenue bill with yeas 86 nays 7 The day also saw debate and passage of the code bill for state horticultural agricultural stock breeders and dairy associations plus weather and crop service A Byers Lucas amendment to strike county and district fairs 200 yearly funding was defeated by a large majority
In Des Moines on March 3 the Senate unanimously rejected a code commission proposal to criminalize participation in such ventures as Kelley’s improvised army, while across Iowa a death by self inflicted despair is reported in Davenport. John B Fidlar, longtime cashier of Davenport’s First National Bank and former secretary of the Davenport Business Men’s Association, shot himself after failing re election, with despondency cited as the likely cause.
A major fire in Ottumwa on Main street destroyed a brick business block owned by the Seth Richards estate. Losses total about 140000 with Cul len & Co dry goods 50000, Prugh & Co china 15000, Donlan & Co dry goods 25000, J G Meek dry goods 15000, Seth Richards estate 96000, office tenants 15000.
Des Moines reports the Des River over 16 feet above normal amid cold weather. The Fort Wayne Electric Company's dam holds back floodwaters, flooding upper city districts. About 300 families have fled their homes as damage remains limited, though dynamite could be used if levels rise further.
Des Moines report of a sensational House session over building and loan corruption. Dowell and Lambert sparred as a letter and circular detailing over $2000 paid by lobbyists were read. Dee B. Jackman of the Iowa Savings and Loan association claimed coordinated effort to influence elections and committees. Speaker Byers called for a thorough probe while some members supported him and others urged confidence.
In Odebolt Iowa Dave Pennington armed with a shotgun killed Luther Traver and fatally wounded two women, including Mrs. Stoll, and wounded Mrs. Johnson before shooting himself. He had sought A F Walter earlier and fled as responders closed in. The town mourns as two victims are feared beyond recovery.
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