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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1895
Page
4
The Jasper county Republican gathering lauded the candidates as clean and capable and urged all Republicans to support the ticket. The piece notes handsome cross words on reform and Cleveland, cautions rivals to accept defeat graciously, and describes Kem Hampfre, the English socialist, visiting Chicago for potential future plans.
The writer criticizes English reformers visiting the U S noting they often return wiser and urges self sufficiency for reformers in England. Mentions Wilde Torfelon Lady Somerset and W T as examples of English influence and questions the value of importing reformers to America.
An Old Swindling Gam Westfall & Law in the Odd Fellows building cashed a forged check for an unknown man in payment for flour, losing $11.15. the flour was recovered but the thief and forger remain unknown. A threshing separator owned by Christ Griebel two miles northwest of town burned, suspected arson. Charles Tuttle, who moved from Newton to Sedalia, Missouri, was shot and killed by Milton Sites on September 2. A marriage between Miss Birdie Grinnell and Frank E. Northup was performed at the home of the bride’s parents, with reception and plans to move to Newton. Jacob Esbensen praises Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism, sold by Wagley & Smead.
Regular meeting discusses Sunday traffic regulation with a draft ordinance, defers action on the vehicles ordinance, and refers insurance matters and a sidewalk project to respective committees. Ways and Means reports seven month electric light plant finances showing net profits after interest. Adjournment set for next Monday.
Notice records the incorporation of a new company with authorized capital of fifty thousand and a restriction that debts cannot exceed twice its paid-in capital. Directors are elected annually on the first Monday in September. Appointed officers and eligible stockholders must register within twelve days at Newton.
Fragmentary timetable notes show trains on the Monroe and Newton routes. References include Going West and Going South sections with various times such as 7:00 am depart and 8:43 am arrival at Monroe, plus 2:30 pm Newton and 4:15 pm Monroe.
Readable pieces show timings and station names like Mingo and Baxteroizg, with entries for 9.05 pm and 9.38 pm. The garbled text hints at a timetable or travel notice, but essential details are unclear. Further clarification needed for concrete facts.
On September 1 L assumes control of New Corp operations as old books are closed and a new set opened. Claimants to the office must present immediate payments. statements will be sent to customers to aid account adjustments. Also notices the Ald Society of the Christian Church dining hall at the fair grounds offering meals for 25 cents.
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