The Christian Convention Session in Newton Iowa
A detailed report of a multi day Christian convention in Newton includes opening services in the central district church led by Rev G L Sharret of Knoxville and an ongoing C W E M gathering with talks by Mrs Anna Pace Mrs Ella Hoffman Jessie Williams and others. Attendees discuss orphanage work in India church development junior societies evangelistic plans and Bible school work while officers are elected and a large mission collection is planned amid strong opposition to liquor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central District
Christian Church
G. L. Sharret
Knoxville
Anna Pace
Ella Hoffman
Des Moines
Jessie Williams
India
Carrie McIntire
Kellogg
G. W. Mopes
Allen Hickey
J. L. Sharret
D. A. Wickester
C. W.B
M. I
M. I. Estelle Walters
O. Fanta Lee
Bridget
Annette Newcomer
Falls City
Nebr
J. A. Bennett
Prairie City
Newcomer
M. P. Fuller
Mattie Hitchcock
University Church
Miss Newcomer
T. S. Handsaker
Pres
Jas. R. McIntire
C. Slayton
Treas
John B. White
Adel
Jasper
Polk
Marion
Warren
Dallas
Madison
Guthrie
I. N. McCosh
G. L. Brokaw
Index
Jnc
Commencement of 1897 at Newton High School
Rain drenched but large audience attends the Class of 1897 commencement at the Newton opera house. Addresses, class poems, a debate on Cuba annexation, musical selections, and diplomas presented by E.C. Ogg mark the ceremony, with praise for students and teachers amid a festive reception and later events.
Obituary of Robert McCartney of Jasper and Palo Alto
Robert McCartney died May 15 1897 aged nearly 76 after living in Jasper county Iowa since 1861. Born in Columbia County Pennsylvania he married three times to Jane Dobbin Martha Jane Wilson and Mary S Wilson. Survived by son J J McCartney he was long blind and active in the United Presbyterian Church. Funeral at Palo Alto with burial in Newton cemetery beside two wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCartney
Columbia Co
Pennsylvania
Jasper County
Iowa
Jane Dobbin
Hancock Co
Ohio
Martha Jane Wilson
Mary S. Wilson
J. J. McCartney
Palo Alto Township
Monroe
J. J
Theospel
United Presbyterian Church of
Palo Alto
John Ferguson
Gibson
Lord Jesus Christ
Newton
Pension Board appoints Smead as examining surgeon
Last week Dr. C C Smead was appointed examining surgeon to the local pension board, replacing Dr Leisman of Kellogg. The board now includes Drs E Hunter M Failor and C C Smead, noted for justice and conscientious treatment of old soldiers. Telephone company signs ordinance and will install system soon. City clerk reports paving brick samples from Galesburg Des Moines and Oskaloosa for future paving choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. Smead
Leisman
Kellogg
Fr. E. Hunter
3. M. Failor
C. C. Smead
Galesburg
Illinois
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Knights Templar of Newton Plan Ascension Day Services
The Knights Templar of Newton will observe Ascension Day May 27 at 2 30 p m in their Asylum with an address by Sir Knight Allen Judd. After service the Commadery led by the K T band will march to the cemetery to decorate graves. A supper for Sir Knights and ladies will follow at 5 20 p.m. in Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar of
Newton
Allen Judd
Commadery
K. T. Band
Masonic Hall
Pleasant surprise for retiring church organist
Last Tuesday evening at East McDonald street, F. T. Patterson, longtime organist of the M. E. church, was surprised by the official board and friends who presented him with an elegant gold watch in appreciation of his unremunerated service. The gathering at his home was warm and congratulatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Patterson
East McDonald St
Patterson
M. E
Forest
Kathleen Mavourneen Benefit at Opera House for Company L
The annual Decoration Day benefit on Monday May 31 features Kathleen Mavourneen a Dion Boucicault Irish comedy staged by Glen F Chase with Company I and locals. Proceeds aid Company L and organizers urge strong community support. Death after long illness Mrs Henry Sumpter Yately Colfax aged about sixty years suffered paralysis for nine years and leaves a husband three sons and sister Mrs Polly Porter who traveled to Colfax for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company L
Kathleen Mavourneen
Dion Boucicault
Kathleen
Glen F. Chase
Chase- Lister Co
Henry Sumpteayg
Colfax
Las
Bas Menigt
A, Sumpter
Dollie Sumpter
Polly Porter
Sumpter
A Venturesome Youngster
Henry Allfree and his wife visited Sherman township. Their two year old son Jimmy climbed from an upper room window and jumped ten to twelve feet to the ground but suffered only a slight bruise. He repeated the feat on Saturday leaping from the buggy to the ground without injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Allfree
Henry
Sherman Township
Jimmy
Epworth League Celebrates Eighth Anniversary
The Epworth League marks its eighth anniversary at the M E church with a Bible themed program. Rev Cowan spoke on the in fallibility of the Bible in morning services while the League led the evening with readings and papers. Miss Hurd of Des Moines sang, and officers for the coming year were installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E
Cowan
Hurd
Des Moines
Col Townsend Injured In Ditch Accident On Road
Col Townsend and J A Seaton were riding when Townsend attempted to step across a ditch near Sim Kennedy place and fell breaking the hip ligaments near the backbone. He will be laid up at home for a couple of weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Townsend
J. A. Seaton
Sim Kennedy Place
Townsend
Paying Ordinance Passes as City Council Approves Sidewalks
The adjourned city council meeting had most members present except Alderman Townsend. Reports from committees led to sidewalk ordinances on north side of lots 1 and 2, block 2, and additional sidewalks on East and South of block 26. Several bills were read, referred, or passed, including a second reading for the paying ordinance and adjournment to May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Judiciary Committee
W. G. Lyday
Council
Exline
Coles’ Addition
City Council Proceedings and Street Paving Plan
The council met Tuesday with all members present except Alderman Townsend. It passed the second and third readings of the sidewalk ordinance for blocks 11, 1 and 2, and the paying ordinance received a unanimous final vote after a substitute was read. The firemen’s room will be cleaned, and Geo F Lambert was referred as city engineer for paving work. A three member paving inspection committee was formed with John Meyer, R M Brooke, and F A Long, to be joined by city solicitor Salmon. a similar committee from the Business Men’s Association will accompany them. An ordinance establishing a paving department was presented, with a May 24 follow-up scheduled. The Business Men’s Association named W W Skiff, J M Woodrow, and Charles Seeberger to serve on the joint inspection group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
R. M. Brooke
City Hall
Geo. F. Lambert
John Meyer
F. A. Long
E. J. Salmon
Business Men’s Association
Meyer
Business Men's Association
W. W. Skiff
J. M. Woodrow
Charles Seeberger
Surprise birthday for Miss Kila Mendenhall at Record office
On Friday evening about twenty friends surprised Miss Kila Mendenhall of the Record office for her seventeenth birthday. They gathered at Frank Morrow’s home and then marched to Mr. Mendenhall’s residence. Ella received many pretty presents, a bountiful supper was served, and the evening ended with games and festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor Friens
Kila Mendenhall
Record Office
Frank Morrow
Mr. Mendenhall
Ella
Jim Bewyer Receives New Oil Wagon From Standard Oil
The Standard Oil Company sent Jim Bewyer of Cleveland Ohio a brand new five hundred gallon oil wagon with full delivery gear. It features a sun and rain proof buggy top and Jim poses proudly on his daily rounds as he drives a four horse team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bewyer
Standard Oil Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Jim
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Christian Convention
J. N. McCosh
C. E
Pace
Weather Man
Professor Beard
J. D. Simon
Belle Rodgers
Leora Townsend
Grace Allen
Sadie Cowgill
Hal Wilson
Maurice Rodgers
Rev. E. Handy
Fred Hough
Grace Campbell
Vera E. Neal
Mrs
August Wendt, Jr
Mary Alice Warden
Lizzie A. Burnside
Josie RK. Wing
Nellie E. Swecker
Cuba
United States
Forrest E. Gillespie
Frank V. Eberhart
Jay Clark, Jr
Clara D. Salmon
Simon
Mae M. Vasbinder
Ida M. Scott
Jessie J. Wing
Rodgers
Ferguson
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Failor
Judge Ryan
Tion
God
Prof. Beard
K. P. Hall
Tennant
William N. Jasper
W. HL. Jasper
Dens Lacy Hall
Lillian Patten
WME
Gussie Griebeling
William L. Ryan
Chas. Campbell
Ulessie Bosack
Harvey Winn
Malmberg
Armenia Sampey
Grecian
Fannie Guthrie
Edith Matthews
Marie Antonette, Decia Emery
Guerville
Lena Brown
Nellie Miller
Edith Parvin
IDEAL
Jessie Besack
Empire
Kaulback
Hans Buchner
Hettie McCord
Alma van Giesen
Will Jasper
Libbie Dean
Lamonte McManigal
Grace Besack
Charlie Boyd
Gertrude Beara
O. Golman
Mary Mitchell
F. Meredith
H. McCardell
Duchess of
Gibson Girl
C. B. Gibson
Grace Beard
Will Eberhart
Erma Bish
George Alien
Sallie Hardesty
Clarinda
Newton Cemetery
C. V. Cowan
Masonic Fraternity
Miss Hardesty
R. J
Esther Hardesty
Miss Sallie
Clara
Gates
Conmite Tee
Alderman Townsend
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