Prairie City Hometown Notes on Potatoes and Progress
Prairie City thrives as a farming hub with booming potato crops and a strong local press. Noted figures include Mrs A C White and visitors from Des Moines and Colfax, plus developments in hotels, theaters, churches, schools, and the Dowden Potato Harvester highlighting industry and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. White
Prairie City
Sf Southwest
Jasper
Bailey
Fami Zachary
Newton
Jon C. Feathers
Davis
Bata HL
George Salido
Des M
Clark
Hisses Addie
Cassi Dex
Colfax
Will ‘Timmons
Debate Over County Poor Farm and Relief Costs in NewTex Iowa
NewTex Iowa October 7 1895 discusses county farm management and outward relief. The letter argues consolidating the poor, building a county ward for the insane and imbecile, and stopping outdoor relief to save county credit and reputation. It cites Jasper County spending over 10000 on aid outside the farm in 1880s, urging fiscal restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NewTex
Iowa
Eorror NewTow
Or County Farm
Emil Tent
D.H. Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Rayburn
Jasper County
Large Fashionable Wedding Unites Townsend and Ammons
Townsend and J E Ammons wed at Col church in Newton on October 9. The ceremony drew a fashionable crowd with a large reception and serenade by Knights Templar. The bride, daughter of Col N Townsend, wore a cream cord gown and tulle veil, with pink bouquet. The groom, a leading Newton businessman, is senior partner in Ammons and Allen, a top central Iowa clothing firm. The couple reside with many friends in a fine residence at F T Winn’s property, hosting a large circle of admirers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly Townsend
J.E. Ammons
Col
Th Ning
Pre ‘Townsend
Townsend
la [Ington
Robt
Col. N. Townesend
J. Ryan
J Winslow
Grace Hough
Edith Ryan
Armenia Sampey
C. Harrah
Newton
la Boquet
N. Townsend
Knights Templar
Ammons & Allen
Iowa
Burglary at Lynnville Targets Nicholson and Burwell Store
Lynnville's Nicholson and Burwell general store was burgled last Saturday morning about one o clock. Eight dollars from the till and all jewelry were stolen after thieves pried open the double front doors. A returning young man and hotel landlord alerted authorities, but the three intruders fled before capture. Nicholson suspects known local loiterers. this marks the third break-in attempt at the store in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnville
Nicholson & Burwell
Sweatheart
Nicholson
Grinnell
Lars
Guilty Plea and Dismissals Highlight Iowa Court Docket
County Attorney Meredith prosecutes a string of criminal actions including indictments and trials. Notable entries include a not guilty plea in State of Iowa v Virgie Schrader, continued indictments, and a guilty plea in State of Iowa v John Van Va with a $300 fine and jail time. The list shows trials, dismissals, continuances, and bond conditions across multiple cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasye
Meredith
Virgie Schrader
State of Lowa
S. Hert Mack
John
J.P
State of
State of Iowa
T. H. Kaldenbury
of Iowa
Joe Griffis
le Ne Mahogate
Joseph Kennedy
J. C. Kennedy
Ate of
Iowa
F. H. Overton
George Kin
George Bingham
pState of
Melvina Beal
State of Laws
Fred Loerek
J. P
Virgo Schrader
State of Town
Darius Clark
W. G. Clements
Co. Atty
Anses
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messrs
Prad Woodard
Vie City
Imnantries
Y. Swed
Marndale
Feathers House
Ira Coy
J. W. Shriver
Ottumwa, Tuesda
A. M. Steals
J. Warner
Geo, Wood
Jas, Sexton
Des Moines
Walter
Jam
Rec
Jalloway
Gra
Orp
Grace Church
Jas Warener’s
Ford
J. J. Mitchel
Riheldatfer
Mitchell
Herman Williams
Bruce Brown
Webster City
Bro. Wilkinson
Kodak
James OM
John Butters
Merrill Shea
Mr. Win
Lotts
Mrs. Shea
Wm. Pratt
J. Keating
Life
Walter Minor
Coon Rapids
John Minor
Christian Church
Martindale
Atty
Arnold
A. Palmer
Monroe
Congregational
Kate Ver Ploog
Worthington
Pleasantville
Dr. Harp
Vandalia
M. E. Kerlin
Marcus Hook
County Recorder
F. M. Slusser
Hiheldaifer
M. Es Ze
Walter Sext Butts
Cond & Freeman
Pella
Cowman
Chas. Co
Miss Bart
Thursda Veenstra
Clara Wing
A. J. Wing
Moody
Brighton
Miss Ver
Mona Robinson
F. A. Heaton
Lister Theatre Co
Keating
Fam
Lister Theatre Union Hall
Blanche Romick
Anita
Fred Kellogg's
B.C. Ward
Annie Turner
Caringer
Burton
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