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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
4
Local happenings as they occur are gathered from townships by Record correspondents. The column highlights notable events, community notices, and brief items from different localities, offering readers a snapshot of everyday life across areas.
The corn planter is heard early and late with the continuous click. Mrs Jennie Russell and Mary Kellogg township neighbors were visited. Rag and rubber peddlers were numerous. Winnie Rhodes taught at No 6 and visited the J S Davis family. The Epworth League event was rained out. Goldie Sparks Newton visitor, Edna Smead of Newton accompanied her father to Mrs Zinks. The Reynolds return from California trip. Edith Blackwood has a new plane. Rain interrupted church attendance and wet and dry weather Christians could not meet.
The Misses Lizzie and Myrtie Foltz of Newton spent several days with their cousin Miss Nellie Russell.
Obituary notice recalls W. B. Cavell formerly of Reasnor living in Newton who died at his home last Saturday afternoon. The piece also corrects a report about Rev. Jas Handy’s sermon being postponed due to bad weather. Other local items mention Miss Miscla Hayes health, Albert Morgan’s daughter with measles, C. W. Sipe shipping horses, and Ed Coker family upgrading to a new Bergman Bros carriage with Jamee Campbell’s new residence described.
The community reports rapid growth led by Wa Price with a new store room hall underway expected to finish in June. A gasoline engine replaces the steam pump at the creamery as milk and cream traffic increases. Local improvements include a harness shop and expanded barn office space. A birthday party for Frank Munger surprises him, and homestead advice urges fence repairs and self-reflection.
Colfax sees changes with A A Brown selling his furniture business to Riley Johnson who now operates, while Rush Cutter Co. gains the hardware stock and the Johnson firm gains the furniture and undertaking stock. Cutter returns as manager of Johnson’s undertaking and tin shop. Gardner reports from U S authorities as the green goods operator case heads to trial on the 10th. W S Cole and wife plan to open the Grand hotel in Cedar Rapids after Florida trip. For printing needs, call the Record. ads note organ trade, building lot, seeds, and sidewalk tile offerings.
An advertisement for enlarged store space offering direct sale of sewing machines from a world factory. Describes three models with oak bent wood, steel attachments, ball bearing treadles, and five year guarantees. Prices range near 418.00, 821.35, and 24.73 with claims of Chicago price comparisons and freight savings. Encourages in-person visit to view machines at 418, etc.
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