School Board Awards Bid for New West Side School Building
The meeting opened fourteen complete bids and one partial bid for the west town school building. J Atkinson & Bro. Newark? won the contract as the lowest responsible bidder, promising Newton labor and Schaumberg brick. The builder will complete the project by August 20, and Western School House Supply Co. of Des Moines will furnish slate blackboards at a cost of $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Fehleisen
Martin & Rasmussen
Joseph Stevens
D. Evans & Son
Newton
J. F. Atkinson & Bro
Mar
H.l.triplet&co
Wm. H. Reynolds
Agency
S. Lister
Macon
J. ¥. Atkinson
Gshalltown
Roweles & Moore, Colfax
C. L. Byers
Colfax
Main & Moore
Des Moines
Roberts
M. E. Bush
Cc. W. Wessel
Grinnellis
R. G. Coutts
Porto
Western School House Supply Co
Knights Templar band of Newton shines as a top state troupe
In Newton the Knights Templar band, forty members strong and all skilled musicians, earns praise as one of the state’s best. They perform weekly summer open air concerts drawing country crowds, now seeking small weekly contributions from locals to compensate the musicians. An unrelated notice mentions a found purse and local ads for hats, soaps, and a cash system adoption at Wing's Model Laundry starting May 1st 1897.
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Newton
Knights Templar
A. G. Wing
Wing’s
Model Laundry
Newton and vicinity brief notices on residents and events
A compilation of social updates from Newton Iowa area residents including visits, travels, and errands. Notable movements include A M Hough returning from Chicago, Miss Nellie Fisher Des Moines visit, Mrs Gifford and Mrs Stoner visiting Newton, and many others moving, visiting, or returning home. City matters mention E J Salmon in Oskaloosa on city business and postmistress change at Tainter.
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A. M. Hough
Chicago
Nellie Fisher
Des Moines
D. C. Gifford
Prairie City
Mary E. Stoner
Burns
Josie Wright
Elmer Hinshaw
Steph. Morris
E. J. Salmon
Oskaloosa
O. R. Shaw
Tainter Vnce
A. B. Hull
Ella King
W. H. L. King
Charlie Newton
Valley Junction
Newton
Will McGregor
Orkaloosa
Irena Moffitt
Seward
Neb
Isyphena Knight
E. Haworth
Lawrence
Kans
Wesley Roberts
Oscar Malmberg
Will Russell
Harger
al. C. Gates
al. Braley
Jefferson Meredith
Lynnville
Mrs. Macey
Garrison Sulser
East Newton
Mary Chambers
Fred Peterson
Davis Cake and Pastry Flour at Burns Ad Review
A nostalgic ad snippet promises Davis Cake and pastry flour at Burns store with a boastful line There is none better It also invites customers to bring combings and cut hair to Josie Wright for a new switch reflecting a quirky local promotional tone.
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Davis
Burns
Josie Wright
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Parvan
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P. D. Carper, M. D
Chicago, Ill
Tors
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Atkinson & Sro
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W.T. Sherman
W. T. Sherman
Jasper County
Iowa
W. G. Clements
A. D
Ira Fugard
Murphy
Milt Swisher
Grinnell
J. B. Ryan
Folke
Mrs. Reese
Will Yost
Little Fred
Killduff
Mrs
Will Eichner
Will Stewart
Herman Clark
J. F. Lister
Will Killduff
Kansas City
Fritz
Edna Boone
Albert Lea
Minn
Stutz Theatre Company
Harry Cox
E. J. Miles
Frank
Winnie McDigitt
Taylor- Newell
Gussie Salter
Charlie Coun
Omaha
Maca Hayseca
Times-Herald
Granger
Widder
Nebraska
Nannie Golden
Sarah Seaton
Kate Moyer
Katharine Saum
Kellogg
Miss Saum
Miss Harrah
M. E
Cedar Rapids
Republican State Central Committee
Dubuque
Odell
J. T. Paddock
Clinton
Wilson's Bakery
J. L. Wilson
Stevens Building
W. H. Lister
Meredith & Oxy
Hindorff
Burne
Wright & Lufkin
Foster & Callison
Fine & Waldron
W. C. Melroy
Jasper County Bank
Winslow
Ttorney
New Ramer Block
J. A. Metcalfe
Smead
M. PD
Mershon Block
Sqrf
W. G.clemes
A. A. Arnold
O. C. Meredith County
O. C. Ogg
Meredith & Ogg
Land and Loan Agents
South Side Square
J.c.thompson
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