Republican Hosts Gather at Des Moines Convention
The Republican State Convention in Des Moines drew large crowds and harmony as delegates and alternates at large were chosen for the national convention. Hinsdale and Dunn won Sixth District slots. Congressman Cousins delivered a keynote address praising prosperity and economic principles, noting the 1890s downturn and political contrasts.
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Des Moines
Cousins
L. BM. Shaw
Denison
E. H. Smith
Cedar Rapids
George H. French
Davenport
Lafe Young
Charles M. Junkin
Fairfield
F. M. Epperson
Wapello
E. G. Penrose
Tama
T. E. Pursell
Franklin
Chas. M. Hinsdale
John A. Dunn
Bloomfield
Hinsdale
Jasper County
Ship of Commerce
America
United States
Darius Green
Wilson
West Virginia
Maryland
Gorman
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Death of Grandma Davis in Newton Community
Mrs. Julian Davis aged eighty four died at her daughter Mrs S S Patterson home on Saturday May 12 after a brief stroke. Born February 11 1816 in Westminster Maryland she lived in Tiffin Kellogg and Newton. She was a devout Methodist and is survived by four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at the Patterson home led by Rev J C Wilits with Psalms 23 4.
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Julian Davis
Patterson
Julia A. Shriver
Westminister
Maryland
Levi Davis
Tiftin
Ohio
Davis
Tiffin
Kellogg
Newton
Anna M. Patterson
Levi
Charlie
Methodist Protestant Church
J. C. Willits
M. E. Church
C. F. M. Miles
Toledo
Mary Davis
Sterling
Ill
Isaac C. Davis
Chicago
Eastern Star Banquet Marks Eleven-Year Newton Chapter
Newton Chapter O E S celebrated its eleventh anniversary with a banquet and entertainment. The Masonic orchestra led by Prof. van Haveskerke played. over two hundred attended a banquet served by Star ladies. An after supper program featured recitations by Miss Gertrude Beard and Mamie Bair, a vocal solo by Dr. Balmer, cello by Harry Vaughan, piano by Dave Livingston of Chicago, and an address by Rev. B C Baumgardner.
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Chicago
Rev
B. C. Baumgardner
Anniversary Surprise for Ed P Grant and Charlotte Egger
Tuesday evening marked the eleventh wedding anniversary of Mr. Ed P Grant and Miss Charlotte Egger. A surprise visit at their North Scott Street home in Casey featured an elegant supper and a gift of silver knives and forks. Guests included D F Drew, Billie Morton, Walter Bratton, Fred Young, J M Brown, Jas Dixon, May Bridenbaugh, Mrs Babbitt of Camp Point, and Miss Sadie Egger of Casey.
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Ed. P. Grant
Charlotte Egger
Casey
Walter Bratton
Fred Young
J. M. Brown
Jas. Dixon
May Bridenbaugh
Mrs. Babbitt
Camp Point
Sadie Egger
Relief Meeting Postponed By Heavy Rain
Heavy rain on Monday evening delays the India relief meeting until Friday night. The article urges every concerned citizen to attend the court house and contribute to relieve suffering in the land of plenty.
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India
Grace Shelley survives critical throat surgery on third birthday
Newton and Sully items report Grace Shelley narrowly escaped death from membranous croup last Thursday. Dr Gould performed a windpipe operation inserting a silver tube, saving the child. Also noted are lectures by Rev. Earl D. Holtz on Jerusalem and local moves, travels, and community news across Jasper County.
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Grace Shelley
Chariie Shelley
Sully
Gould
Little Grace
Epworth League Marks Its Eleventh Anniversary
The Epworth League celebrated its eleventh anniversary at the M E church with an instructional program led by Hal Wilson. Miss Lettie Earley and Ernest Earley performed a duet, and papers by Kittie Mathews DD O Coles and Mrs Mary E Battels explored the League’s relation to church and society. A Mercy and Help report by Maude Enor and an Ideals address by Minnie Agnes Walsh highlighted the evening, followed by a quartet and hymn accompaniment. new officers were installed including President Oliver Smith and Secretary Myrtle Guthrie.
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M. E
Epworth League
Hal Wilson
Lettie Earley
Ernest Earley
Rodgers
Kittie Mathews
League
Newton
DD. O. Coles
Mary E. Battels
Maude Etnor
Mercy and Help Department
Minnie Agnes Walsh
Guy Lain
Bert Loveaul
Fred Hough
Misa Gem Russell
Commencement Week at Local High School Observed
The senior class will hold two events in May and June. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. C F Lusk at 3 p m May 2 at First Presbyterian. Class banquet hosted by Superintendent Beard on May 26. Commencement exercises at Lister’s Opera House May 2 with 1900 graduates listed. Alumni Banquet at the Churchill June 1.
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C. F. Lusk
The
Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
E. J. H. Beard
Lister's
Opera House
Myrtle M. Harrah
Maurice H. Rees
Donna Blizzard
Florence B. Robinson
Fred Ludlow
Lily M. Efnor
Eva A. Gray
Stella M. McCord
Florence Hendricks
Roy FE. Bergman
Maude FE. Earley
Timothy J. Campbell
Improvements Crown Churchill Hotel Under Weaver Care
Landlord George Weaver continues upgrades at the Churchill Hotel praising its writing room, office spaces, washrooms, dining room, and menu. Exterior painting with bright red brick and orange trimmings enhances the building’s appearance, as Weaver earns praise as a premier hotel man in the state.
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George Weaver
Churchill Hotel
Monroe Wedding This Evening Between Frank Chipps and Annette Palmer
Frank Chipps son of Mr and Mrs Smith Chipps of Bellevue marries Miss Annette Palmer this evening at the bride’s Monroe home. The ceremony will be performed by Rev Helmick of the M E church with many Newton guests expected and a reception planned for tomorrow evening at the groom’s home.
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Frank Chipps
Smith Chipps
Bellevue
Annette Palmer
Monroe
Frank
Annette
Fairview Township
Helmick
M. E. Church
Newton
Newton couple unite in Nevada withCurtiss bride
Frank H. Campbell son of Mr and Mrs C W Campbell and Miss Effie J Curtiss wed at the bride's Nevada Iowa home at noon May 9 Rev W B Sanford officiating Guests from Newton included Mr and Mrs W Campbell and children Clare Grace and Iowa and Mr and Mrs Lee Campbell of Augusta Ga The couple plan separate moves to Fort Worth Texas and Augusta Georgia where Frank runs a wholesale gas and water supply business and Lee begins work with the Automatic Stranger Telephone Co A double reception was held last Friday at the Campbell home with relatives from Chicago Davenport Greenfield Grinnell and Nevada The newlyweds depart for their new homes and many Newton friends extend best wishes
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Frank H. Campbell
C. W. Campbell
Effie J. Curtiss
Bride
Nevada
W. B. Sanford
Presbyterian Church
Newton
Mra
W. Campbell
Iowa
Clare
Grace
Lee Campbell
Augusta
Georgia
Lee
Frank
Ft. Worth
Texas
Newton High School
Iowa Agricultural College
The
Agricultural College
Congressional Library
Washington, D.C
Cc. W. Campbell
West Newton
Frank Campbell
Frank Curtiss
J. F. Skiles
Frank and Lee
Chicago
A. J. McCrea
Greenfield
H. P. Skiles
L. R. Campbell
Davenport
N. W. Cessna
Grinnell
Fort Worth
Foster Campbell
Automatic Stranger Telephone Co
Mothers Congress to Convene in Des Moines May 21 26
Des Moines expects one of Iowa’s largest gatherings as the Mothers Congress meets in the auditorium May 21 26. The event aims to highlight the home’s value with Newton and affiliated clubs well represented. Railroads offer one and one third fare reductions and hotels plan low entertainment rates for visitors.
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Mothers’ Congress
Congress
Des Moines
Iowa
Newton
Mothers’ Union
Couple moves to Albuquerque for lumber business life
Charlie Kapple and his daughter Mrs. J. M. Doolittle moved to Albuquerque New Mexico to join husband who has been there since December. They plan to make their home there while Charlie stays a couple of months. Mrs. Doolittle was born in the county and is leaving a lifelong local life.
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A. B. Palmer
Seattle
Wash
Klondike
John Scheck
Monroe
New Mexico
Charlie Kapple
J. M. Doolittle
Albuquerque
Charlie
Mr. Doolittle
Born & Co
Colfax
Doolittle
Accident Breaks Miss Lizzie Besack’s Arm at Window
Miss Lizzie Besack suffered a broken arm Monday evening when a window sash fell suddenly at her sister Mrs. Thos Dennis’s Main street home. Dr. Harry Engle attended, reducing the fracture and making her as comfortable as possible.
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Lizzie Besack
Thos. Dennis
Main Street
Harry Engle
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Holy Land
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Cy Sturtevant
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A. L. Dalrymple
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Dennis Kelly
Sherm Rinehart
Hendershot
Sherm
Yarham
Tadge” Clark
D. L. Clark
Jay
Tadge
U. S. Express Company
Burlington & Cedar Rapids
J.B. Morton
High Street
Fred Miller
Fannie Niles
Julia Davis
W.E. Rippey
Ira
W. O. Foster
District Court
Polk County
J. Ed. Maytag
Blanch Maytag
Roy Edwards
Postland
Oregon
Ora Knight
Col
Mrs
David Ryan
Will Greenleaf
Will
Young
Fort Dodge
Loella
Nellie Reynolds
Colorado
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Harry Coward
Dorsetshire
England
Harry
A. H. Salmon
Spokane
G. A. Salmon
Columbus Junction
E. J. Salmon
Carns & Allfree
Adamson
Jos. Stevens
Waterloo
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Stevens
Jasper Lodge No. 68
Gand Lodge
Court French
Court
Rock Island
Frank Wasson
Lewis Bish
Farmers Street
Mrs. Bish
Z. W. Blakely
Maggie
Matt Guessford
Buena Vista Township
Jesse A. Winger
Faith
John C. Wilson
Celinda Drew
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