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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1898
Page
8
Local notice urges interested parties to ensure notices are sent to the election office. Hartheir notices to be sent promptly. Ac Mo BEHNER offers watch and clock repair services and the latest in jewelry from the Mith Side errvier.
Be sure and hear Rankin on Saturday. The town reports a busy period with events, social gatherings, and notices including medicine ads and local news. Comings and goings feature residents visiting kin, pension updates, and community meetings as Halloween observations and club activities unfold.
Mr Henry W Sieyers and Miss Myrtle Hansell wed at the bride’s parents home in East Newton last Friday at 2:30 officiated by Elder J C Hanna of the Christian church. The ceremony was quiet with only relatives and close friends, followed by a lavish wedding dinner and many useful gifts. May the couple receive life’s blessings with gentle clouds to brighten the sunshine.
A Newton column recalls pleasant memories and letters from Murphy, mentions a local appearance in the Murphy item, and carries social items. John S. Davis hosts a dinner with Mrs. Mattie Deller and Stella of Colorado, plus Mrs. M A Reynolds and Nellie, who plan a California winter trip by the Central, and wish for good health and happiness.
The piece argues the Democratic and populist alliance will press free silver at sixteen to one, in spite of Republican opposition, citing Chicago platform support and repeated silver pledges by Democratic conventions. It notes the Alliance keeps the issue central to unite Democrats, populists, and free silver Republicans, with broader references to party tactics and figures. It also mentions Captain Eli the Whaler lectures and conference statistics from Montezuma.
The account recalls Sergt E G Beard’s passing after a long decline, his discharge received with quiet dignity, and his final moments at home among friends. He died peacefully as life’s burdens ended, surrounded by loved ones with a sense of quiet peace. The obituary notes the sacrifices of soldiers and the return home in peace.
Mrs. E N Hollen, born September 4 1829 in St George Parish, died after long illness. She united with the M E church as a girl and lived a devout Christian life. She and her husband Edwin Newman Hollen built a fine farm in Jasper County before retiring to Newton. She cared for her brother Geo W Parsons and his three motherless daughters. Funeral held in Congregational church with Pastors C V Cowan and music by local singers.
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