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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1896
Page
4
Editor notes heavy margins for McKinney, praises bipartisan support, and forecasts revival of business and confidence. Claims Democrats earned credit for the victory, asserts the Republican party’s tradition of keeping promises, and predicts prosperous times despite four years of stalemate. Illinois voters praised for decisive effort.
The people have spoken against radical ideas and rejected dependence on a few. They oppose federal overreach and demand protection and reciprocity. The Supreme Court’s role is seen neutrally as the highest court, while free trade and the return to traditional policies are favored.
Corn picking lagged due to rain. Local residents, including the Stark and Beatty families, visited relatives and attended church services. Township trustees settled road assessments. election results tallied with multiple candidates listed. A trip to Newton drew many residents amid muddy roads.
The following couples obtained marriage licenses: E Foyd and Nancy Thompson, J Yarham and Mamie M Goodell.
Neighborhood letters report visitors J F Knight and daughter Liz Joos in New Sharon with Lizzie continuing to Lynnville for school. Hick of Mass visits relatives here while Rhine family hosts. Miss Joel Peter Newport relocates family to Granville. Peoria band members from the area join a rally in Newton. Obscure church and travel notes plus a tonic ad and probate notice follow.
Notice from Iowa Taste County that the sheriff will auction real estate in Newton on November 1, 1806, to satisfy a special execution with interest and costs. The sale occurs at the public auction at the courthouse to the highest bidder.
The Union Life Insurance Co of Omaha states in its July semi annual to policy holders that for the first half of 1896 business grew 51 percent over the prior year, assets gained 46,102 dollars, and the company maintains high class securities with low mortality. It emphasizes dividends on accumulation policies, post mortem settlements, liberal dealings, and straightforward policies. Gold Aluminum Tableware offered on cash purchases at 488 Kincebоach & Gwr.
In the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Jasper, a petition seeks to quiet title in fee simple to a described estate near Northwest quarter, Northeast quarter, Range 19, with boundaries given as 16 rods east, south grade and 6 links, west 16 rods, north 5 varsies and 9 tinks. Defendants include Leonora Le Lathrop and others, with court action set for before noon on a specified date.
West routes show arrivals and departures with notes for Monroe branch and Newton, Grinnell, and Baxter Vale stations. Daily and Saturday services listed with times such as 6:35 at Monroe, 9.10, and 1:40 p m. Accommodations noted. various line numbers and destinations included.
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