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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1899
Page
4
A long list of fabric goods and home items offered at unusually low prices. Crepon patterns, Rick Venetian Suitings, Black Dress Goods, crep ons, serges, jackets, capes, bal brigg an underwear, hosiery, and flannelettes are featured with heavily cut prices and warnings of stock closings. The ad promises a wide selection, seasonable furs, and home textiles at bargain levels to attract buyers.
Local notes report J B Burton bought 160 acres northwest of Newton. Jay Saum returns to Kellogg then plans spring farm work. J C Gotschail, badly injured in Heron Lake, is in critical condition but improving. T L Simpson plans to move from Richland township to Newton. Grandson dies in Sonora Iowa at 15 months. Nelma Lemke dies of brain fever. Reception honors H W Marshall and Earl Shoemaker of Iowa Volunte ers after Philippine service. Kellogg girls host reception and banquet for the soldiers. Kellogg Congregationalists to hold services soon. James M Terney and Jessie Elise wed at Valeria. couple to live on J F Klise’s farm.
From the New Era report the Ira town school is nearly finished and showcases modern design. The Congregational church building is rapidly rising with L M Preston holding the contract to complete from foundation to roof. the basement will only be a partial feature at this stage.
The Lynnville public schools reopen next Monday after a two week recess caused by diphtheria. Gray sold his barber shop to Cotton of Newton. Vint plans to return to Newton. A free excursion to Newton drew five on the train, with Newton residents handling the crowd well. The diphtheria epidemic appears to be subsiding, with the yellow flag to be removed from most homes except the Jay residence where a child remains ill.
Report notes a very mild form with no fatalities and only a few patients dangerously ill at any time, a situation the community regards with gratitude and relief.
Mrs John S Davis visited her uncle near Baxter at week end. A carload of poultry was shipped over the Iowa Central from Murphy last Friday. John Murphy the postmaster is building a sheep shed. W F M S Pleasant View to host literary program Sunday night Nov 21. Miss Lola Murphy closed her fall school term at Adamson Grove with an entertainment. Velma Lemke six died at home of parents H E and Mrs Lemke Kellogg last Tuesday. Charney Davis finishing touches on their new house. Thanksgiving program at Murphy Hall Tuesday Nov 28 beginning 1:30 PM. Meteoric shower sighting reported. Workmen busy at long trestle near Kappie station on the Iowa Central. Ira Fugard bought a cow from John Starrett last week. Belle Davis visited cousin Carrie Adams. Mrs Ney Davis improving after illness.
John W. Davis honored by Womans Relief Corps and Shelledy Post at G A R Hall in Monroe. W T Stotte sells George Holden farm west of Monroe to Ben Ford for 2300. Sherman, 15, son of Alonzo Stevens near Danreath, dies by hanging. Mart Bateman buys Montgomery estate building for his office and will improve it. Miss Anna McConaughey and George Anderson wed in Monroe on Nov 5. S A Thompson hosts a gathering for Priv John W Davis. Bob and Maud Alexander found guilty of theft in Des Moines court. Mother Talmage dies at Gray Iowa, a longtime Monroe resident. Dan Roush sells 40 acres near Monroe to Luther Zundel at 40 per acre.
Colfax notes report John Walsh Sr visiting with family and John Walsh Jr at the Colfax Mercantile Co store. A child of Pelshaw family was struck by lightning and died. Isaiah Hise was reelected Plymouth County superintendent. Jacob Gearhart died at 76. A mining accident trapped Carl Butkovech under 4500 pounds of slate. he is expected to recover.
L Dennis traveled to Chicago with eight loads of stock. Miss Killduff of Newton visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Weidman. Mrs. Emmert and daughter return from an eastern trip. T Killduff drilled well with ample water. Zwank sisters host party invitations. Mr. and Mrs. Will Korf move to J E Birchard property. Homer Parish sprained wrist. Carl Newell and wife to live with Alex Laskowitz and mother for the season. Mrs. Housel visits Newton. Harvey, ichner & Son's expand groceries. Bert Vinall improving from pneumonia. Mamie Desmond finished a school term in Richland township then returns to Newton. Margaret Killduff visits home after two weeks with grandparents. Geo. Bump of Lynnville builds two windmills for Kilda and W J Dennis. Andy Emmert installs scales. contemplates elevator. W L Dennis buys a fine carriage in Chicago. Jay Quinn to Dexter. Shorts family moves into Dennis' vacant house to work winter. A Rock Creek Baptist minister preaches at M E church. Sam Eichner visits brother Geo near Newton.
At the school house Friday evening a box social raised 7.00 for the school library. Epworth League plans a temperance Thanksgiving concert Saturday evening Nov 25 at the M E church. Richland of Pella sought local work for enlarging photos. Gideon McKinney delivered hogs and sheep at Reasnor Monday. Charles Bean from Marathon Iowa arrives to visit relatives and consider buying farmland nearby. Mr and Mrs Clyde Waring move into a new home once owned by E E Edwards. Abraham Rexroat and family visit from near Leon Decatur county to see relatives Kemper and Frank Rexroat.
The Hixson family and Mr and Mrs C W Starr and family thank relatives and friends for kindness shown during the death of Mother Hixson. The Record and the Kansas City Weekly Star each offer one year for $1.
Delicious fruits pala table breakfast foods and fine coffee available. Our groceries are as represented and stock is second to none in the state. South Side Square Newton Iowa.
An array of ads announces cure products with payment terms, livestock for sale including thoroughbred Pol and China pigs, and farm rental offers. It lists Wagley and Smead as sale agents and J P Baker for pigs, Fugard Brown promoting a tourist car service via Iowa Central to California with quick through service. inquiries directed to Geo S Batty or G P T A Marshalltown IA.
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