Jasper Patriots Rally at Newton Promises Grand Parade
Jasper County politics fill pages with a grand rally in Newton on October 26. The event features a daytime street parade by clubs from nineteen townships, a large labor display, numerous floats and bands, and speeches by Col. Dave Henderson and Maj. Lacey. A torchlight procession, electrical display, and a strong Republican turnout are anticipated, with several county meetings and campaign speakers listed across nearby towns.
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Jasper County
Dave” Henderson
Col
Dave
Maj
Lacey
John F
Maj. Lacey
McKinley
Newton
Jessie Besack
Nellie Pangborn
Washington Township
T. P. Keator
Colfax
Winslow
Lynnville
Hans Revenu
Rader School House
Malaka Township
A. L. Hagar
Mth
Kellogg
New Church Dedication Draws Immense Crowds
Immense crowds listened as Bishop Vincent delivered two land sermons at the entirely new Methodist church addition. Evans & Son were contractors and architects of the enlargement, costing 850. The seating capacity expanded to nearly 1500 with frescoing and white interior finish. The bishop preached a practical sermon and the evening collection met the required funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Bisschedmorni
Cent
Evans & Son
Dobson Captivates Jasper County With Patriotism Speech
Geo L. Dobson spoke to a packed Jasper County court room on a republican platform rebutting Bryan and praising sound money. Ernest Earley introduced him, praising patriotism and denouncing job threats, as crowds cheered the new workingman candidate in a wave of campaign energy.
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Newton
Geo. L. Dobson
Dobson
Ernest Earley
Geo. Earley
Dr. Gorrell
Wm. Hill
Perry Engle
McKinley
America
Bryan
Earley
Blaine
Chicago
Mays Waldron Wedding in New ton Society Circles
The marriage of Mr. Lewis Mayes and Miss Viola Waldon took place at the bride's parents home on Fourth and North Walnut streets Wednesday evening with about forty guests. Rev. W. Walden of the A. M. E. church officiated. the couple are longtime city residents and well regarded.
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Newton Colored Society
Lewis Mayes
Viola Waldon
Walker Walton
Fourth
North Walnut Sts
W. Walden
A. M.E
City
Marriage of Fred Bergman and Josie King
Fred JH Bergman and Josie King wed at the bride’s sister in CI Oct 1 Rev aging. Bergman, of Larimer Bergman boot and shoe firm, long resident of Jasper county, rises among the town’s successful young businessmen. King worked in a millinery shop. newlyweds to reside in Newton after they’re at hom e in Forbes residence West Main St.
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Fred Boreman
Josie King
Fred JH. Bergman
Bergman
Larimer & Bergman
Jasper County
Miss King
J. C. Thompson
Bergma
Newton
Hom
Forbes
Democracy's Great Orator Trish in Newton Event
Demoracy era notes praise for Irish and Bryan debate in Crete Nebraska where Irish was favored. The piece promotes Mr Irish touring and the Newton appearance via J H McCalmont. It invites a large crowd to Lister's Opera House on October 21 for a campaign speaking engagement.
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Trish
Democracy
Atest
W. J. Bryan
Irish
Bryan
Crete
Nebru
J. H. McCalmont
Newton
Lister's
Threshing Machine Accident Near Rock Creek Town
A threshing crew on a hill descent lost control of the engine at John Elliott’s. Charlie fell to the road as wheels passed over his body, breaking two ribs and two other bones while his left ankle was badly torn. He was carried home for care as rescuers managed the dangerous escape. Meanwhile Ba Eliott and Mr. Rice diverted the runaway toward the bottom, avoiding a ditch.
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John G. Brunner
Clare
T. K. Townsend
Lincoln
Nebra
Mirs Sue Johnston
Cit Bluffs
L. Patton
Dexter
Brunner
Wmn
J. Bryan
McKinley
Bryan
Ted
Bryly
William J. Bryan Jr
Rock Creek
John Elliott
Fad Elliott
Charlie
Ba Eliott
Rice
Fought With McKinley and Hayes in Civil War
George W. Blair of this city served in the Twenty third Ohio alongside Major William McKinley and Rutherford B. Hayes. Blair knew both comrades and expects to vote for his old comrade this fall. The old soldiers are practically unanimous for William McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Blair
Twenty-third
Ohio
Wm. McKinley
Rutherford B. Hayes
George
Wm. McKinney
Pastor Jacoby Resigns to Take Webster City Post
Dr. Jacoby, whose resignation has been accepted by the Lutheran congregation this city, will move to Webster City to assume the pastorate of the English Lutheran church. He will not depart before the election.
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Webster City
Jacoby
English Lutheran Church
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Jasper Patriots
Henderson and
BR McLellan
Minnie Dickinson
Jessup
Jas, Graham
Marion
N. O. Bryan
Ft. Smith
Ark
Joplin
Moz
B.A. Heaton
Prairie City
Jessup, Ja
Mona Robinson
Grace Churchill
Homer Galloway
Dents
Frea Waite
Register
Fred White
Congress
Ea. Register
Rock Island Road
Bryan Shouters
Hobart
Larry
Forsythe
Democrat
Republican
Judge Winslow
Ew Clothing
John Emery
Model Clothing House
Carter
Emery & Carter
Mr. Emery
Iowa
Chas, Bailey
Jasper Co, Medical Society
Jasper, County Medical Society
el Mathews
Oskaloosa
Wm. Mathews
O. W. Treman
Bessie
Poppcrat
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
McConp
Geo. & Dobson
Ryan
Col. Meyer
Mays—Waldron
W. C. Bergman
Will
E. Downs
Joma State Democrat
Dixon
Lil
Dixon Star
Journal
Geo. Mannd
A. Hanna
Buena Vista Township
Jeanerette
Louisiana
Lister Brothers
Samuel
Thomas
Cy. Mershon Place
Samuel Lister
Robt. Snooks
Mariposa
Charlie Reich
Upper Iowa
M.E
J. H. Thompson
Beam
Mark Hanna
Omcers
Newton Social Union
C. W. Campbell
Albert Lufkin
E. C. Ogg
Sec’y
Frank Wilson
Treas
Emma Derbyshire
Lib
Ed. Salmon
Dodge
Maggie Vanatta
Lillian Taylor
Sucretany
Dread Bailey
Clay Cunningham
Rock Islands
Des Moines
Ft. Madison
Demmocracy
Swion
John P. Irish
T Divitt
MrTes
Ida Ritchart
Mrs. MeDivitt
Erry
McKinney
G. W. Dennis
New Sharon
B. H. Dennis
South Dakota
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