Great Cummins Meeting Praises Cummins At Jasper County Rally
Hon A B Cummins and Ellsworth Rominger addressed a crowded Newton crowd of Jasper County Republicans. Cummins urged voters to focus on state issues and taxation while contrasting Bryan and Phillips with Republican platform stresses. Rominger delivered a strong, polished political speech highlighting campaign issues and republican strengths.
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Jasper County
Newton
A. B. Cummins
C. O. Edge
C. O. McLain
Cummins
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Cummins
Bryan
Iowa
Phillips
Kansas City
Mr. Phillips
Ellsworth Rominger
Bloomfield
Elsworth Rominger
Millard Cox
Appointment of Dr J T Hendershot to Pension Board
Dr J T Hendershot of Monroe is appointed to fill the vacancy on the county Board of Pension Examiners caused by Dr B M Failor's death. The appointment, strongly endorsed by Congressman Lacey, wins broad support, especially among veterans, as the Civil War veteran brings a big heart to the role.
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J. T. Hendershot
Monroe
Board of Pension Examiners
B. M. Failor
Lacey
Newton Board Protects Soldiers' Interests, Keeps Strong County Support
The Newton Board vows to remain among the best in the state, pledging to safeguard the interests of deserving soldiers. They assure that veterans will be cared for and supported by committed local leadership.
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Newton
Longtime German Citizen Henry Silwold Sr. Dies at 79
Henry Silwold Sr. of Malaka township died at home last Sunday morning October 20 at nine o'clock aged seventy nine years six months and eleven days. Born in 1822 at Hohenhausen Germany he immigrated to America in 1852 later moving to Jasper county Iowa. Survived by Charlotte Depping his wife of 1858 and six children Henry Silwold Jr Lottie Minnie Sophia Fred and Mary funeral at home then German Evangelical church in Horn with Rev. Rasche and burial in nearby German cemetery.
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Henry Silwold Sen
Silwold
Malaka Township
Mr. Silwold
Hohenhausen
Lippe Detwold
Germany
America
Chicago
Sheboygan County
Wisconsin
Charlotte Depping
Jasper County
Our County
Henry Silwold Jr
Lottie
C. G. Helming
Allamakee County
Minnie
Herman Claussen
Sophia
Fred
Mary
Horn
Fred Rasche
A Hustling Hawkeye John Cavett of Vandalia
John Cavett, a Jasper county native now in Vandalia, was in town last Friday on political business and handshakes but not a candidate. A longtime postmaster, storekeeper, cattleman, and school board member, he remains a tireless Republican advocate and a lifelong Hawkeye of 51 years in Jasper County.
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John Cavett
Vandalia
John
Jasper County
A Fine Pelican Killed in Milworth Robinson’s Family Feat
Last Friday at Long's grocery Cecil Robinson, 13, son of carpenter Milworth Robinson, shot and felled a massive pelican at Carrier's pond. The eight foot long bird weighed 14 pounds with white wings tipped in black. Cecil, who used a new shotgun gifted by his grandfather, hailed the feat as evidence of his hunting skill before sending the bird to a Grinnell taxidermist for mounting.
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Long’s Grocery
Cecil Robinson
Milworth Robinson
Carrier’s Pond
Grinnell
Cecil
Newton Boy Promoted to General Roadmaster
Alfred Campbell son of Angus K. Campbell formerly of Newton has been promoted to General Roadmaster of the Frisco system with headquarters in Springfield Illinois. The Newton native born in Newton spent his childhood here and is praised for energy and enterprise. Congratulations pour in from his many Newton friends.
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Newton
Alfred Campbell
Angus K. Campbell
Des Moines
Frisco
Springfield
Illinois
Alfred
Campbell
Mrs Blackwood Rides To Town After Paralysis
Mrs. B W Blackwood was able to ride to town Tuesday for the first time since she was prostrated with paralysis several months ago.
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B. W. Blackwood
Newton Briefs Point to Town’s Busy Year
Henry Vaughan returns from Anamosa to visit his bed-bound mother Mrs. Vaughan after a fall. Major Byers and wife tour Des Moines to Newton area, recalling Civil War service. Ellsworth Rominger of Bloomfield speaks in Newton, joining friends. Various moves, weddings, and local notes reflect a growing town with 27 miles of streets and 36 miles of sidewalks.
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Henry M. Vaughan
Anamosa
Wm. Vaughan
Henry
Newton
S. H. M. Byers
Des Moines
H. W. Byers
Maj. Byers
Lowa
Jasper Grays
Jasper County
Eli Ammons
Eldora
Iowa
Mrs. Ammons
Livy and Mrs Gates Host Belle Newton Party
Mrs. L A Gates and Livy entertained seventy five friends at their East McDonald home in Newton. An elegant supper followed by a humorous table seating game and a lively post dinner quiz with prizes for ladies and gentlemen. Mrs Gates was assisted by her mother and sister. further entertainment was planned for the following evening.
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L. A. Gates
East McDonald
Newton Society
J. M. Fuller
J. C. Willits
Gates
Jesse Miller
Fred Lehnhoff
Keller Rairdon Wedding Celebrated At Palo Alto Township
Social event at the Keller home near Palo Alto Township marked by a large guest list of old neighbors. Maude Keller married Stephen Rairdon in an 8 pm ceremony officiated by Rev. John Ferguson. The couple will begin housekeeping in East Main street cottage, amid warm wishes from family including Sam Stoll and Clarence Allen.
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Charles Keller
Maude Keller
Stephen Rairdon
David Allen
Palo Alto Township
John Ferguson
U. P. Church
Keller
East Main Street
Steve
Maud
Rairdon
Miss Laura Herring Weds Chas R Noland at Home
A Pagosa Springs News notice recounts the marriage of Miss Laura Herring to Mr. Chas R Noland on the 28th at the bride’s cousin Mrs P A Dellar’s home. The bride wore white silk mull with chiffon and lace appliqué, while the groom is described as honest, manly and genial. he serves as superintendent of Pagesa Lumber Company camps. The couple will receive the Journal at Pagesa Junction to stay connected with Jasper county. A family gathering at John C Scarborough’s home included Mrs Scarbrough’s sister Mrs Ed Zollinger and her daughters Myrtle and Edna Trumpler of Des.
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G. M. Cowles
Republican Central Committee
Monroe
Kellogg
J. J. Mann
Ned Fraze
Des Moines
Willis G
Coll. C. Mann
Gettsburg
S. Dakota
Stephen Manful
Pagosa Springs Junction
Col
Laura Herring
Chas. R. Noland
P. A. Dellar
Laura
Noland
Pagesa Lumber Company
Pagesa Junction
Jasper County
John C. Scarborough
Forefathers Day Observed By Local Church Endeavor Society
Last Sunday the Christian church celebrated Forefathers Day with an all day service. Rev. E F Leake preached on The Meaning of Christian Endeavor in the morning. A basket dinner followed at noon. Rev Criley of Kellogg gave an eloquent sermon at 2 PM. An evening program by the Endeavor Society featured papers by Lucy Hall Clara Bewyer Mrs Dr Howick Edna Stampe a quartet song by Lettie Earley and others with Rev Leake speaking. The festival honored the old and inspired the younger members.
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Endeavor Society
Israel
E. F. Leake
Criley of Kellogg
The
Lucy Hall
Clara Bewyer
Dr. Howick
Edna Stampe
Lettie Earley
Maggie Smith
Dick Daly
John Watson
Leake
Reunion of Eighteenth Iowa Infantry and Eighth Iowa Cavalry in Newton
Last week Albia hosted a reunion of the Eighteenth Iowa Infantry and Eighth Iowa Cavalry with many remnants represented. Newton attendees A H Howard and Conrad Kincebach reported a glorious gathering and Andy was reelected president. The next reunion is set for October 14 to 16 in Newton, with local townsfolk promising hearty hospitality, banners, and ample meals for all veterans.
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Iowa Infantry
Iowa Cavalry
Albia
Iowa
A. H. Howard
Conrad Kincebach
Newton
Andy
Nebraska
Howard and
Kincebach
Little Child Frightfully Scalded in Accident
Charlie Heckman, three year old son of Mr and Mrs Eli Heckman, was badly scalded when he tripped on a pan of hot water left on the floor. Doctors say the burns are painful but not deep or dangerous and the family has public sympathy.
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Charlie
Eli Heckman
A Fine Meeting at Kellogg
Gov Shaw spoke to a large Kellogg audience at the opera house in Kellogg last Thursday evening. About two hundred cheering Republicans from the city attended and supported the campaign address. The Kellogg band provided music, making the meeting highly enthusiastic.
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Kellogg
Gov. Shaw
Voters Told to Register If They’ve Moved
Citizens who moved since the last election or who have not registered must register this year or lose their voting rights. The board of registration will be at different voting places on October 24 and 25 and November 2 to process registrations.
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Board of Registration
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Dick Tripp
G. M. Tripp
Prairie City
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Sherman Township
Mershon
Charles A. Gibford
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William Wesley Miller
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M. A. Reynolds
Kansas
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Tabitha Shelley
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Robi. Ryan
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Washington, D. C
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Dr. Failor
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Sam Stoll
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