Newton and Vicinity notices and social updates
Newton and vicinity items recount visits and travels of locals from Des Moines to Newton, Paton, Valley Junction and beyond. Odd Fellows and church activities. family news including births and illnesses. local business notices and advertisements. plus remarks on residents’ movements between Newton, Colfax, Kellogg, Oskaloosa and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. $. Donahey
Des Moines
Newton
D. Rorabaugh
Geo. C. Nichol
Edw. Mershon
J. W. Cease
Cedar Rapids
Birdie Goodhue
City Commercial College
Frank Hammer
Kellogg
Perry Coon
Wton
Colfax
Valley
Rayburn
Geo
Wood
Dan
Fry
Colfax Springs
J. H. Jones
Fred
Mitchellville
Mobberly Bros
Chicago
Charlie Gibford
Baby
C. L. Bond
Louis Warner
Colfax News Across Town and District Schools
Colfax hotels welcome visitors for the season while locals discuss spa waters and health. A diphtheria death of a Bailey child shocks the town. Ed Bollhoefer joins Axtell & Cox as chief clerk, and Cragan faces a dispute with O'Neil over a mortgage foreclosure. The new schoolhouse progresses but its site remains debated. Chautauqua funds may shift to Des Moines with a future Colfax assembly planned. District school reports show enrollment and attendance across Lynn Grove Willow Grove Palo Alto townships with named pupils and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Burkit
Des Moines
B. Hae
McParland
Oskaloo
Kr. Dan. Curry
Mise Rena Milson
J. W. Allfree
Hymen
Conde
Dan V
Rena
Cowton
Homer
Ale Nh
Hie Culy
Ed. Cook
Ity
David Kuhn
Willie
Lillie
Ollie
May Baker
Danters
Wesley Baker
Mt. Vernon
May
Amphell
Haterday
Pell
Sh Hushan
Centry
Metz
Ring
Ira
E. E
Chi
Nicholas Senn
Hammer
Andy Hinshaw
Jake Cole
Fred Dennis
Hartfield
Murphy
Wm. Bailey
Bollhoefer
Newton
Axtell & Cox’ New Store
Colfax
Cragan
Ma Wheela
Republic County
Julia Heipheey
Cain
Omaha
Yotson
Colfa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Axtell & Cox
Rappers
Capes
Newton and Vicinity
L. O. Hiatt
Jasper County
Joel Hiatt
Lynnville
Los Angeles
Californlian
John ©. Hiatt
California
John Gray
Nville
Meinelaw
Ind
Money Savers
Pardoe
Skitt
A. J. Walcut
Rock Island, IL
M. Church
James Eastman Jr
Betts & Co
Mineneapolis
Jim
Reist
Lida Dodds
B. M. Failor
R. G. Galusha
Wichita
Kansas
Fincoup
Hornets’ Nest
Ti. Turner
Ind Avenue
Montezuma
J. H. McCord
Anna Mennig
Frank A. Campbell
McCord
Thomas Pettit
Capital City
Chris
J. C. Baggs
Three Links
J. C. Tompson
BU McGuecon's
Asta Mas
J.C. Thostosox
Whitecomb
Southeast Corner Square
Whitcomb
Mquare
Whitcom
F. Spannam
A. H. Wede
Smead
Berxs & M Ring
F.E. Hinwenata
Fas Ream
Burns & McGregor
J. A. Metcalfe
Josie WricHt
Burns & McGregor's
Josie Wricht’s
Burs & McGregor's
McCollon’s
W. McCollom
Martin & Rasmidsen
Henry Silwold Sr
Malaka Township
West
Stella Gaston
Stella Redman
Briely
Kellore
City
Iowa
Mother Shaw
Minnie Richmond
Jacob Dunmire
Dester
G. Russell
Adolph Klopping Sr
Mariposa
Township
P.H. Cragan
Lynn Grove Township
Katie Vander Krol
Mamie Vander Krol
Guert Vander Krol
Dosha Ludwick
Tracy Ryan
Blanche Ryan
Henry Zeigeler
Kattie Veenstra
Dick van Ryswyk
Garner
Willow Grove
Mariposa Township
Mattie
Tillie
Stella
Harry Reichart
Anna
Emma
Mary Vieth
Herman Viet
Lulu Wheatcraft
Carvey Morris
Ada Guthrie
Palo Alto Township
Beatrice and Allen Charlesworth
Minnie Bropense
Escelle
Swisher Bros. & CO
East Side Square
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