Niagara Falls Editorial Correspondence from May 1900
Editorial correspondent L. A. Andrew reports a pleasant Niagara Falls visit from Chicago via Nickel Plate, Buffalo, and Goat Island. He notes Canadian views, water power potential, holiday mood on Queen Victoria's birthday, and cautions about deceptive hackmen. plans to sail to Montreal on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Buffalo
Niagara
Falls
Goat Island
Luna Island
Three Sisters Islands
Union Depot
Buffalo Cars
Prospect Park
Montreal
L. A
Andrew
Kissed and Made Up
J B Besack and his former wife Lavina Besack remarried in Blue Rapids Kansas at the home of their daughter Nettie Coulton. The couple’s romance began in the 1850s and they later lived in Newton Washington and Muncie where Besack published papers. The renewed union returns them to plans for a future in Muncie Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Besack
Lavina Besack
Blue Rapids
Kansas
Nettie Coulton
J. B. Besack
Newton
Jasper County
Jasper Express
Vine” Springer
Billy Springer
Besack
Washington
Kan
Muncie
Ind
Will
Record
Jasper
Ascension Day Services By Oriental Commandery No 22
The annual ascension services of Oriental Commandery No 22 Knights Templar were held in the Asylum with full uniformed attendance. Rev C W Leitzel delivered a fine sermon and Prof van Haveskerke led the music with a quartet of singers. Afterward the band led a cemetery decoration of fallen Sir Knights by J M Rodgers, with numerous names listed as the decorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental Commandery No. 22
Knights Templar
C. W. Leitzel
Lutheran Church
van Haveskerke
Rev. Chambers
Clare Campbell
H. M. Vaughan
G. M. Allen
Fred Hough
Clerm Errett
Commandery
Oriental Commandery Band
J.M. Rodgers
Burns Hugh Rodgers
C. Griebeling
John Hughes
J.P. Newell
R. J. Hardesty
J. Y. Bailey W. J. Morgan
C. F. Morgan SJ. W. Wilson
Sc Ceeeeess
Wees
J. B. Eyerley
J. R. Zollinger
J.W. McLaughlin
Geo
B. Hogin
R.C. Lam Gee, R. Ledyard
A. M. Hough Caleb Lambd
F. D. Winn
D.S. Couch
A. K. Emerson Wesley Roberts
E. E. Lambert
S. Patterson
Fred Eaton
S. Winglow
C. Meredith
Memorial Services Honor Soldiers At Local Church
Memorial services held at the M E church last Sunday afternoon honored soldiers who died defending the country and flag. The Post and W R C led the procession, Rev C W Leitzel delivered an eloquent sermon, and the choir with full orchestra performed The Veteran's Last Song Tattoo Lights Out and Tattoo on cornet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
W.R.C
C. W. Leitzel
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Pleasant Musical by Prof Hixson delights students
Prof Ed L Hixson hosted a joyful musical at his home 320 East South and Farmer streets last Saturday. Over thirty pupils attended and performed a charming program. A four o'clock dinner followed, prepared by the professor's mother and sister, making the afternoon a musical and social success. Hixson runs a large local class and teaches an additional Des Moines group two days weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. L. Hixson
East South
Farmer Streets
Hixson
Des Moines
Elderly woman falls through cellar door in Colfax
Mrs Wesley Rhodes aged seventy four fell ten feet into a Colfax cellar last Thursday after stepping through an open floor door. She was carried home unconscious and revived later. The Clipper notes bruises cuts a possible broken rib and blood from the ears. The physician believes recovery is likely. Friends are thankful she escaped death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Rhodes
Colfax
Newton Personal and Local Social Notes in Brief
Miss Sadie Cowgill remains in poor health in Colorado Springs with her mother, hoping for a quick recovery. Andrew J. Streeter of Mingo considers a candidacy for Recorder. a Spanish-American War veteran, he is seen as a strong contender. The Supreme Court reversed Loretta Shropshire v David Ryan, awarding Shropshire $2,203.25 plus interest. the case touched the George Lyle estate valued at about $7,244.45. George Fugard’s death in Pueblo is noted. a 73-year-old veteran, he left a widow and children. Mrs. Joe Wilkinson of Pomona visits Newton. formerly Miss Mary Hickey. Mrs. Bloom Ryan and baby Mildred visit Newton as Col. Townsend’s health improves. Fred H. Bergman departs for New York and Paris exhibition duties. Dr. C. C. Smead also leaves, with Dr. C. E. Boyd covering practice. Elsie Redman sings at a Presbyterian service. Lulu Hayter provides piano. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Newell host a Friday tea. Miss Lulu Zinn Kerr of Seattle attends. Mrs. M. A. Carrier entertains guests with Mrs. Kerr. A. M. Harrah builds a North Mechanic cottage. Lizzie Hunter visits from Des Moines for Decoration services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Cowgill
Colorado Springs
Grand Prairies
Andrew J. Streeter
Mingo
Andy
Recorder
Republican Co
Iowa
Jasper County
the Register
Loretta Shropshire
David Ryan
Supreme Court
A. R. Dewey
Shropshire
George Lyle
Desa Moines
G. F. Rinehart
Joe Wilkinson
Pomona
Cal
Wilkinson
Mary Hickey
Newton
Bloom Ryan
Baby Mildred
Des Moines
Col. Townsend
Fred H. Bergman
New York
Paris
C. C. Smead
Europe
C. E. Boyd
Elsie Redman
Presbyterian Church
Grace
W. H. Redman
J. P. Newell
Lulu Hayter
M. A. Carrier
Lulu Zinn Kerr
Seattle
Wash
C. M. Hinsdale
Kerr
Wedding at Kellogg Honors Pearl C Bellamy and Edward A Chittenden
Miss Pearl C Bellamy and Edward A Chittenden wed at Kellogg on May 23 in a ceremony officiated by Rev D R Martin. The bride, noted Kellogg correspondent for the Record, wore white mousseline and lilies of the valley. The couple will reside in Neola after a visit with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl C. Bellamy
S. N. Bellamy
Kellogg
Edward A. Chittenden
Rock Island
Neola
D. R. Martin
M. E. Church
Harry J. Braley
Maye Terkildson
Pearlie Starret
Orpha Alford
Edward
Pearl
The-Valley
Newton Lecture Course elects new officers for coming year
The Newton Lecture Course Association held a meeting to plan next year’s attractions. New officers elected: President Ada Baugh, Vice President Nan Golden, Secretary Bertha Fehlerson, Treasurer J T Pound. Executive committee members represent local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Lecture Course Association
Misa Ada Baugh
Nan Golden
Misa Bertha Fehlerson
J. T. Pound
Congregational
Bertha Fehleisen
Mass Meeting Aids Indian Suffering Evokes Local Charity
A large turnout at First M E church last Sunday raised funds for starving Indians. Rev Parson of Pringhar spoke as a pulpit supply, Geo G Earley chaired, and the collection yielded 36.36. TheNewton committee reported 2661.90 in cash plus about 20 to come, totaling 323.26 with prior contributions from churches and youth groups pushing Newton's total above 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
M. E
Newton
Geo. G. Earley
Parsons of
Pringhar
Congregational Church
Woodrow
Court House
Jasper County Sunday School Convention at Mingo
The thirty first annual Jasper County Sunday School convention will be held at the M E church in Mingo on Tuesday and Wednesday June 5 and 6 1900 starting at 11 oclock a.m. A fine program includes speeches from prominent Sunday School workers from across the county. Citizens of Mingo and nearby areas extend a cordial invitation and entertainment will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
M. E
Mingo
Graduation of Newton High School Class of 1900 at Lister's Opera House
Commencement exercises for Newton High School mark a proud 1900 class of ten girls and six boys. The program features songs, solos, and performances, plus diplomas presented by President E C Ogg. Memorial Day observances draw two thousand toward Newton cemetery with wreaths by the W R C and K T Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Boye
Lister
Newton High School
Iowa
Newton
Chester Guthrie
J. C. Willits
M. E. Church
Myrtie M. Harrah
United States
Maurice H. Rees
Newtons 4th of July celebration aims for national orators
The Newton committee plans the grandest 4th of July in the region. They sought speakers like Gov. Roosevelt and Stephen A. Douglas, but many were unavailable. they will secure a national name or another equally strong speaker if needed. Citizens are urged to fund the event despite higher assessments to attract visitors from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Roosevelt
Henry Waterson
J. J. Ingles
Gen. Gordon
Joe Wheeler
W. E. Mason
Stephen A. Douglas
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglass
Downs Visit From Wichita Returns to Old Home
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Downs came in from Wichita last week for a fortnight with parents Mr. and Mrs. John Downs and Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Phillips. Charlie works with the Galusha brothers at the Western Newspaper Union office. Charlie and Ida have many friends beyond their own family who greet them warmly when they return to their old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Downs
Wichita
John Downs
T. R. Phillips
Charlie
Galusha Brothers
Western Newspaper Union
Ida
Nelle Noble Wins Top Honors at Drake College of Law
Nelle Noble, daughter of A E Noble and former Lizzie Sparks, topped Drake University law graduates for best thesis in a class of fifty five. The Des Moines student earned 250 dollars in law books as the prize. The Noble family plans a trip to France to view the grand exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Iowa College of Law
Drake University
Des Moines
Nelle Noble
Nelle
A. E. Noble
Lizzie Sparks
Johnny
Betsy Sparks
Lynngrove Township
Iowa
Mrs. Noble
Frank
France
A Sly Marriage of Alyce Spohn and Arthur A Jones
Miss Alyce Spohn and Arthur A Jones wed last Wednesday at Colfax with Miss Mabel Spohn present. Rev. R E Shaw officiated at the Methodist parsonage, then the couple returned to Newton to the groom’s mother's home as their future residence. Friends congratulate the pair on their new life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyce Spohn
Arthur A. Jones
Colfax
Mabel Spohn
R. E. Shaw
Newton
Alyce
Arthur
Chipps Couple Visit Newton After Monroe Wedding
Mr and Mrs Frank Chipps wed in Monroe last week and visited Newton last Friday staying with Mr and Mrs Thos Coleman and Mr and Mrs M K Livingston. They plan to run Frank's parents farm in Belle vue while the Smith Chipps move to town. Newton is praised as their best town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chipps
Monroe
Newton
Thos. Coleman
M. K. Livingston
Frank
Smith Chipps
Bellevue
Miss Gem Russell to Serve as Organist at First M E Church
Miss Gem Russell will serve as organist in the First M. E. church during Miss Lulu Hayter's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Russell
M. E
Lulu Hayter
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Ascension Day Services
George Fugard
Pueblo
Col
Prairie City
Colorado
10Th
A. M. Harrah
Mechanic Street
Howard Witmer
Lizzie Hunter
Ceee
Fred Ludlow
Lily Maud Efner
Eva A. Gray
Stella McCord
Labor
Esther E. Durbin
Panorama
Florence Hendricks
Sk Cuneeds
Mary Shepherd
Harry W. Lamb
E C. Ogg
J. 3. Davis
Marshall
A.J. Chenoweth
T.G. Springer
Ernest Earley
K. T. Band
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