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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
8
A long list of Newton residents and visitors covers weeks of social activity. Names include Tom Moran, Lyle Smith, Grace Campbell, Rev B C Baumgardner, Mrs J F Weaver, Charlie Flora, Ed Morrison, J H McCord, Rev Hennes, Drs Smead and Boyd, and many families visiting, traveling, or hosting events in Newton and nearby towns.
Millinery specials highlight seasonal hats and trims with promotional pricing. Local shop owner announces limited stock, urging customers to visit for unique styles and affordable accessories.
Large lot of English Worsted and Cheviot suits in small stripes and checks. Business style, durable for daily wear, in Worsted or Cheviot. Prices from 9 to 12.50 dollars, with ranges up to 18 dollars. Silk front option and good muslin body dress suits presented as value compared to higher tailors.
A local firm advertises a full stock of paints varnishes and hard oils inviting buyers to inspect. They highlight no competitors in brushes and claim Gerts Lumbard & Co. makes the best brushes in the world and that samples were purchased at a significant discount.
A dresser features a patent French plate mirror measuring 24 by 30 inches. It includes a double top measuring 22 by 43 inches and a swell front. The piece has a curved and carved toilet frame.
The daily curtain drape display has drawn steady interest from ladies. The window decorator will offer lace curtain advice to customers who request it as the event extends for another week.
Roy Allen and Maud arrive in Grinnell for shipments and plan to settle in the college town. John Haney completes a six room cottage on North Scott street with a veranda. Uncle Isaac Swihart embarks on a major tour through several states at age seventy eight. Miss Lucy Hall returns to Des Moines after duties in Newton and her parents buy the Web Lewis property on East North street. Cora Mel Patten foresees a Chicago oratory program ending in June and a summer in New York City. Mrs. McManigal and Newton friends regret plans to return home early next month.
Uncle Billie Walker returned last week from a three weeks visit with his daughter and sister Mrs. Ethel Barbee and Mrs. E. J. Harris in Union County this state.
The annual Company L benefit Sunday May 30 will feature The Gypsy Queen at the opera house. The production, a first in the city, includes professionals and top amateurs and aims to fund part of the armory fitting costs. Also notes marriages births sales and local notices including mules for sale and grocery offers.
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