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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
4
Records from various townships note community notices and brief items of interest as they arise, highlighting local happenings, small events, and shared details from multiple communities within the county.
A crowded update from Sully to Kellogg township details the W F M Society events at Hixson Grove Chapel, local illnesses, a new baby, school term start, and a Japan missionary talk. Attendees include Mrs Anna Sherman Mrs Anna Fugard and Miss Jane Whetstone. Also notes social visits and a sleet snow weather scene.
Andrew Jackson sold a horse to Henry Bergman last week. Mrs. Al Parish and family of Newton visit Mrs. W. V. Coe. Grandpa Lukens died March 23 at his daughter Mrs. Ella Turner’s home. burial at Mt. Zion. Grandpa Weidman is very ill. Measles spread in the county. aullduff rents a room in the spring building. Henry Agar plans a new house and Wm. Eichner plans an addition.
Mrs. Thos Killduff cares for her father Henry Weld Geo Trafton as two lads shell fifteen hundred bushels of corn by hand. Miss Daisy Vinall learns dressmaking in Newton. Gove and Macy shipped stock since last report. Marie Engle of Newton Normal College visited sister Mrs A M Doane last Friday. Mrs Annie Doane has a new road gate by Lester Doane. John Eldridge visited brother Jim Saturday night. Mrs Thomas Townsend is not better. Levi Horans adds a new hog shed. Stormy night interrupted buggy riding. Dar enjoyed a short stay in Lynnville.
The Monroe column details visits and moves, church services, and local happenings. Lucy Romans and Charlie Nes visit relatives while John Hummel moves into Monroe. A U.P. church surprise party, a young ladies gathering, and multiple sermons and meetings are reported. Local officials are elected with Morrison as mayor and Kingdon as treasurer. Community members travel, teach, and attend lectures, with social teas and Woodmen events highlighted.
The marriage took place at the bride’s parents residence on March 23 with Rev Mills officiating. Some seventy four guests attended a large supper followed by music games and merriment. The couple will reside on the groom’s father-in-law farm northeast of Reasnor. Rev Klooster of Galesburg will preach next Sunday at 11. Everyone is invited.
Hattie Johnson visits uncle J A Johnson in Pleasant Hill. Farmers face delays from new snow while sowing grain and preparing corn. Danotters visit Capital City. Luke Van Maren from Pella visits old friends en route to Runnells. Pet Mies Myrtie Horn works for Mr Williams. Willard Robinson new milk hauler for the summer on Constance Heller route. Congregational church to observe Passion Week with daily services starting April 3. Sunday morning sermon titled Our Canaan.
A Friday evening contest featured prizes for musical, literary and artistic talents. The program was well received at the Presbyterian church where the crowd enjoyed a varied entertainment.
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