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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1896
Page
5
Republican ladies gathered in Newton Monday evening to discuss election results and stayed late into the night. The item lists varied local appearances, lectures, sales, and notices from residents, with mentions of upcoming events, travel, and business promotions across Newton and nearby communities.
The report notes Murphy Lula Murphy Ni and Leola Reyn closing schools in Alto area during a winter gathering in Newton. Mentions Jim Listen visiting Grove with horses to Thursday, Olivia Russell and Nellie Reyn in Newton, and a rider incident. References to local residents and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promotions.
The text describes a community gathering during an election with attendance described as large and lively. It notes a visit by the Lees family to their son in Mos Wm Hill ¢ it and mentions Mrs Lees in poor health with three daughters. It remarks on a Presbyterian Aid society festival and modest fundraising, with Henry Perrin recovering enough to ride to the polls.
A group from Mound Prairie waited in Colfax for election results Tuesday night. Carl Wagner suffered a broken arm from a horse kick Tuesday. Dr. Hawk and Mee A Fields were visitors, with Mr and Mrs White and Mr and Mrs Hall and families present. The Wi family had dinner with Mr on section day. The text notes various local visits and a church service at No. 2, with multiple names linked to Colfax and nearby areas.
Trimmed hats Pall Styles offered at 1.00 1.25 and 1.50 in a special sale near the west door to W store.
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