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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
3
Carrie White, editor, announces a millinery shop run by Mrs Carrie White located second door northwest of the square. The brief notice highlights a new business venture in the local commerce scene.
Sunday school times vary by church with preaching at 11 a m and 1 p m for different congregations. The Epworth and Sea Leagues meet in late afternoon, prayer meetings midweek, and pastors Rev W G Aiheldaffer Rev J J Mitchett and Rev J A Bennett invite all to attend. Communion and evening services scheduled with Endeavor society participation noted.
A busy week in Ottumwa and nearby towns with visitors and relocations. Residents report quiet streets, minor injuries, and preparations for upcoming events including commencements, church meetings, and a planned trip to Battle Creek.
Community news from Boston including social visits and travels of Miss Nellie Barkenbos and Miss Myrtle Rinehart, preaching at Carter and Workman school houses, Mrs. James Waddle’s gradual recovery, and plans for an Old Settlers Party at Churchill on June 2 with supper tickets available by May 31. Farmers report ongoing corn planting and local shop ads announced.
John Jelsma of Pella spent Sunday with friends near Vandalia. N. P. Bailey and daughter Coral transacted business in the capital city Saturday. George White made a flying business trip to Pella Saturday. Wm. Wallace and family moved south of town and Mr. Means and family occupy their late residence. Superintendent Minnie A. Walsh spent last week visiting the schools in this township. Mr. Phelps occupy their new house on the site of the burned prior home. Boston store, bargains in Laces.
Attention Comrades announces the Iowa G A R encampment in Marshalltown from June 8 through 10 with round trip tickets at one fare for June 6 to 9 and return valid until June 12. The Chicago Great Western Railway promotes patronage, citing fast service and dependable trains proven at St Paul. For details contact CGW agents or F H Hunter traveling agent in Des Moines. Coffee priced per pound at Boston store.
Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Will Brown on May 11 and a baby boy to Mr and Mrs G M Gifford on May 14. Upcoming events: third quarterly meeting at Pleasant Hill May 29–30, Sunday school convention at Reasnor June 1–2 with delegates Miss Ora Parmenter and Miss Ida Porter, Children’s Day exercises June 6 at 11 am. Indirect invitations to attend all sessions. Monroe visitors Mrs McClintock and Mrs C Hummel. Old Forbes died in Monroe and was buried at Gifford cemetery. Hosiery promotion at Boston store.
Pleasant Hill Maryland East Conference church plans a June 6 observance with a children’s program featuring a compact schedule and local participants. The event highlights youth activities and community involvement.
James Rowland of Fairhaven reports his wife suffered rheumatism for 25 years. After a night of painful distress she used Chamberlain's Pain Balm instead of a doctor and slept within an hour. She now uses it for aches and finds relief. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by Wagley & Smead.
Bargains at Mrs Wrights north side millinery with stylish trimmers and low prices. Newspaper note says an Ohio husband recently fathered seven children, all survived except one. Suggests Chamberlains Cough Remedy as cure for croup and whooping cough, sold by Wagley and Smead.
Paris Cor says American visitors overpay at Paris eateries, where primeurs and out of season dishes boost bills. It lists a dozen favored spots, notes some closures, and explains that wine stewards push pricier burgundies while the standard table setup is plain. It cites a sample two-person dinner around 60 francs about $12.
Two years ago R. J. Warren a Pleasant Brook druggist bought a small supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He reports the remedy is now a household word in his area and in hundreds of communities with widespread good qualities. For sale by Wagley and Smead.
Tarry de Windt, the Siberian traveler, produced numerous woodcuts of the Andree polar balloon for distribution among northwestern Siberia natives. A Tchuktchi observer asked what he would do if it appeared in the sky and replied, Shoot it.
Alice F. Dunlap writes in the North Western Christian Advocate about the unwavering, tender love of God. The poet describes divine wisdom, comfort in sorrow, and peace within life’s storms, praising how love safely guides the pilgrim soul toward brighter, heavenly glories.
A devotional piece asserts God's need for human cooperation in carrying out divine plans. It argues that humble, ordinary efforts and voices are as vital as grand efforts, and that every individual action contributes to the harmony of God’s purpose. It urges faithful service to aid His work and preserve moral music in the world.
A collage of quotations from ministers and writers including Vincent Moody Webster Spurgeon Drum mond Field and Wharton. The snippets reflect on faith courage kindness and the will of God with varied analogies and moral prompts.
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