Train Journey Through Sierra Nevada Echoes of Donner Fate
Rimer Minshew Tolle recounts a coast to homeward trip from Pomona through San Diego Los Angeles Sacramento and through the Sierra Nevada to Salt Lake City. The narrative details tunnels sheds snowdrifts Donner party lore and views of American Canyon Cape Horn and the Great Salt Lake during a lengthy railway journey.
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Eptrox
California
Pomona
San Diego
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific Railroad
Coast Range
San Joaquin Valley
Freeno
Fresno County
Sacramento
Acre
San Francisco
Clipper Gap
Rices Ravine
Cape Horn
Shady Run
Dutch Flat
Sierra Nevadas
Dooner
Webber Lakes
Donner
Ascension Services and Business Men's Association Meeting
The Oriental Commandery observed annual ascension services with Rev. Elias Handy delivering a praised address. Knights later decorated graves at the cemetery. A large Newton Business Men's Association meeting endorsed the gala day plan with multiple committee assignments and an amendment making the Executive Board ex-officio on all appointed committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Oriental Commandery
Aslum
Elias Handy
Newton
M. E. Church
Maggie Robinson
Sadie Cowgill
Mesdames Geo. Allen
Business Men's Association
Coucil
Jos. Stevens
F. B. Witmer
Robt. Miller
Burr Weebrook
Fred Kennedy
George Allen
M. Carrier
C. McFarland
A. E. Hindert
E. J. Miles
I. A. Ikenberry
Ralph F. Graham
Newton Town Notes Reflect Local Happenings and Moves
In Newton the department building strike over wages ended as new workers began digging again. Prairie City welcoms J K Moller after buying L H Springer’s residence and bank ties, while local families hear word of relatives in Montana and Florida. Memorial services, church events, building progress, and small town trades fill a page of everyday life.
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Newton
Kellogg
L. H. Springer
Prairie City
J.K. Moller
Mr. Moller
Mitchellville
State Bank of
Lloyd Jones
Tom
Masoula
Montana
Uriswe
Hewton
Bob Daniel
Richard’s Mills
Newton City
Bob
3D Missiouri
Missouri
Arkansas
Aerillas
Pilot Knob
Large Barn Struck by Lightning Destroyed Near Town
A barn four miles southwest of town, owned by Morrissey, and its contents including four horses, hay, grain, and wagon, were destroyed by fire during a thunderstorm and lightning at about ten o'clock while the family slept. Insurance reportedly covers the loss. Also noted are updates on Rev. David Shenton’s ministry and family news, including Eleanor Shenton’s recovery of sight and a letter recounting an earthquake near San Jose, Cal.
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Mortons
Main Street
Osborn
Olive Street
David Evans
George Townsend
Chicago
Hirsch, Elsen & Co
8. J. Hirsch
Georgie
A. L. Harrah & Son
Texas
Geo. D. Harrah
J. E. Ammons
Alpine
Jasper County
Morrissey
Barnes
Jasper County Finer
Mutual Insurance Company
Frotella Wee Citisen
David Shenton
Newton
George
Shenton
M. E
Coin
Bro. Shenton
C. B. Clark
Des Moines
Emma
Gay Nichols
North Branch
Eleanor
Sanitarium
Kirksville
California
Jesse Dutot
San Jose
Cal
Lou Bollhoefer
Jesse
J. H. Chapman
Lou Chapman
Fourth of July meeting aims for grand Newton celebration
A lively Fourth of July planning session at the courthouse elected an executive committee led by Mayor Long and A C Kennath to organize a large Central Iowa event in Newton. A program will be arranged and a big crowd urged to attend the upcoming celebration.
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Court House
Long
Mate
A.C. Kennath
A. M. Hough
Harvey
Will McMurray
J.B. Morton
Fred Claussen
Iowa
Newton
Harry Allfree
Episcopal Church
Willis McColloms
Tom Weems
A. A. Stevens
Leroy Livingston
Lon
Ira
Ken
Perry Crossman
Ed Sherrill
K. P. Hall
Rathbone
Beloit
Colfax
Grinnell
Marshalltown
M. A. Reynolds
Nettle
Selma
California
Buena V
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Rimer Minshew Tolle
Truckee
Great Salt Lake
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Mormon Tabernacle
Brigham Young
Salt Lake
Ension Services
Hugh Rodgers
Jerley Rodger, Td
Jewell John Huey
Braley
J. W. Wilson
Hi M. Fuller
Geo. K. Ledyard
Robt. Burne Geo. B. He
R.C. Lain
W. J. Morgan
Y. Bailey
Byers
S.S. Pattersor
J. L. Patton
Simon
Lutheran Church
East
Jay Clark
Jay
L. B. Abdill
Ankona
Florida
M. B. Atwater
Washington City
Willis Mann
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
The
Record
Shaw
the Savery
James Harlan
John A. Kasson
Congo
McKinley
K.t.band
K. P. Lodge
County Memorial Association
Baxter
Jane
Ben Sallingen
Carroll
Miller's
Tim Dowling
Palo Alto
Ora Townsend-Ryan
Fred
Lillie Jasper
Caree III
LB. Westbrook
Postal Service
Maurice Rodgers
Richmond
Ind
Dr. Smith
K. ‘T. Band
Major Patterson
Jos. Bowker
Charlie Smith
Co. L
Hth
Jacksonville
Fla
Ea. G. Beard
Ellen Baker
Sherman Township
Mr. Gibford
Lee Westbrook
George Pomery
Uncle Sam
Railway Postal Service
Harry Ashby
Kennington
George ‘Townsend
James G. Dow
Minerva Cory
North Spring Street
J.C. Hanna
Will Morrison
Ottumwa
Billy
David Matchett
Oliver Blackieage
Vaight
OUR National Anniversart
Geogan
George Ryan
Jasper
Ryan
Tracy Hospital
Bennie Baker
Mamie Gillmore
Arthur Roberts
Lizzie Evans
Karl French, Newton Della Harris
Jas. G. Dow, Newton Minerva Cory
Millett
Muscatine
Elenora Reimer
B. Lamvers
J.T. Abbott
Wm. R. Lambert
Department of Iowa
Perry
Council Bluffs
Red Oak
Fontanelle
Oskaloosa
Keokule
Clinton
Monte
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