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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
1
The Journal editor urges Republicans not to miss a free offer from The Record to receive the Iowa Homestead in advance, while noting Homestead coverage on hog disease and sheep farming. A local theft incident targets Rev A H Scheideman, with wheels stolen from his buggy and wagon, under police suspicion.
The Newton Chapter marks the eighth anniversary of the Ep worth League on Sunday May 1st with the day’s theme The Bible. Morning sermon discusses The Infallibility of the Bible and the evening program features the League in charge with special music and a slate of talks: The Making of the Bible by Miss Ora Wright How to read the Bible by Dr Battin Book Drill by Junior League Tributes to the Bible by Prof Geo Wormley Devotional use of the Bible by Geo Pomeroy and the installation of new officers.
Mrs. Cora Cotton reports from Los Angeles that her mother Mrs. J B O Neal has been confined to her room since last November. The family plans to return to Seattle this month hoping for a possible improvement, though prospects appear slim. Newton friends recall her prosperous years there.
The narrator reflects on spring’s beauty and the sadness of some hearts while the brook’s song mirrors human joy and sorrow. He savors the forest hospitality, listening to birds and waters, and longs to share the mood of nature’s gladness as he wanders along green banks. The piece ends with a note that the continuation resumes on the fifth page.
Memorial Day observance in Newton Iowa on Monday May 31 1897 begins at 12:30 PM with a parade from the G A R Hall in Spring Street. The procession includes E T Band National Colors Company L I N G guard W R C civic societies and others. After cemetery exercises including music invocations reading of orders and address by General Given the monument will be decorated by W R C. If rain occurs events move to the Court House.
Joe Jarnagin of Montezuma notes how Oskaloosa papers published long columns on the minister Rev Colby’s arrest for seduction, then after a grand jury found no evidence, only a few lines on his acquittal. News of the acquittal spread less widely than the arrest, underscoring that people share negative stories more readily than positive ones about ministers.
A fight at the C R I P depot site involved Dick Hayes of Newton and William Montgomery of Palo Alto township. Hayes faced assault with intent to harm. a razor allegation surfaced but witnesses differed. The case shifted venue to Justice Allfree. Hayes bound over to the grand jury for $200.
The class of eighteen graduates next week from Newton schools after completing the prescribed courses. Exercises take place at Lister's Opera House Wednesday evening May 19 with a baccalaureate sermon at Lutheran church Sunday afternoon by Rev. C. V. Cowan. A reception follows at Superintendent Beard's residence. The program features choruses solos and a debate on Cuba annexation, concluding with diplomas presented by President B. C. Ogg. alumni banquet set for Friday at Tennant's Cafe.
Miss Grace Robinson and Mr. Andrew Hans, Jr. married Wednesday evening May 12 at the bride’s parents home four miles northeast of the city. Rev EK Rice officiated as about thirty relatives and neighbors attended. A wedding supper followed and the couple will reside with the groom’s parents near Newton.
A man bursts into the office in frenzy claiming the legislature should pass a law mandating uniform width for bedframes and springs. He cites dangers of misfit furniture in moving, warns against delaying action, and urges timely passage before year ends. He connects the issue to broader reforms and even stove pipe uniformity, despite attempts to steer the talk to textbooks.
A humorous antiquated notice urges anyone owing the office to call and settle. It also asks those unaware of debt to inquire, and those not in debt to call and become indebted. The spoof ends with a punchy command to stay still so authorities can catch them.
Mr. George Anderson of Colfax, son of Mrs. Mary Anderson, married Miss Libbie Thompson of Austin Minnesota at the Christian parsonage by Rev Pace last Saturday. The couple plan to reside in Colfax. George is a nephew of Mrs J B Wheeler. The city has seen heavy rain after the bloom spell.
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