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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
5
Jasper County Treasurer Willett Howard died September 2 after a battle with stomach cancer. His funeral in Monroe featured Masonic rites, a Knights Templar procession, and tributes from county officials and clergy. Howard, born in New York in 1845, had served as treasurer since 1895 and was active in local business and civic roles. he leaves a wife, a daughter, and several siblings.
Isaac Davis of Company E, 6th Illinois, writes from Porto Rico in Aug 1898 about the hard march from Guanica to Ponce, sleeping among centipedes, scarce mail, American receptions, meals costing $1.68 Porto Rico money, guard duty, and brutal heat. He notes enduring fatigue, ox-drawn wagons, and plans to visit home upon return.
Aunt Sade Boswell returns to Oskaloosa after a Kansas visit and grieving over her son’s death. Perry Spencer, Barney Helm, and Andrew Streeter come home on sick furlough. the town hears of malarial illness and improving conditions. Glen Chase reports a record Opera House crowd as Tayl or plays delight Newton. Local figures like T F Brown, Rev Rouze, J G Redman, Wm Morrison, Ralph Graham and others appear in social, sports, and civic notes with plans, appointments, and gains.
Lieut Harry Lewis of Company L arrives home from Jacksonville and reports on the men. The M F church board asks Pastor C V Cowan to hold Sunday services for September. Reed Kingdom and family visit J H Fugard in town during the County Fair. Mrs Sadie Kelly and Mrs Bert Morse visit sisters Craig Vaskinder and Charlie Ritter in town. Miss Kate Reed returns to Council Bluffs for school after summer at home. An Isaac Davis letter from Porto Rico is published to his grandmother Mrs Julia A Davis. Captain Fr W Cozad attends the National G A R encampment at his old home. Ralph Buckley and Myrtle Baughan wed in Newton September 8, 1898. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs W J Robison of Richland township. The Palo Alto U B church plans a sociable at Peter Broderson's home Tuesday. Ella Claussen returns from Prairie City with a lost cape. Miss Stella Bateman and Miss Sadie Mitchell visit Theo Callison. Grand balloon ascension and parachute leap by Prof W W Jones on Sept 21 at 2 pm. Rev Thos E Green chosen bishop of Iowa by Episcopalian convention at Davenport. Miss Jennie Davis and Miss Rachel Thomas stay with Nellie Fox.
Many veterans and neighbors travel Monday from Newton to the National G A R encampment in Cincinnati Ohio. They will visit old homes in Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Illinois, with six weeks away for some. Names include David Evans J C Harshner J R Blackledge Geo McCullough Geo W Hickman Jr Bert Spencer and others as they join the big gathering and visit eastern friends.
Mrs B D Parmley of Rock Creek township killed herself by cutting her throat with a razor last Monday after washing. Her body was found near the house about 2 pm. coroner and jury ruled death by her own hands. She leaves a husband and ten children. funeral held Tuesday at Rock Creek cemetery.
Newton honors Will Wells with a proud homecoming after his service aboard the Brooklyn under Admiral Schley during the Santiago campaign. A large crowd plus the E. T. band met him at the depot, escorted him through town to Churchill House where breakfast was served amid cheers and a popular salute referencing the flagship Brooklyn.
Death of Rev J W Lewis at his Ottumwa home last Saturday ends a month long typhoid illness. Former pastor of Newton’s First Methodist Church for about seven years he was a popular Iowa Conference minister. Geo B Hunter returns from an extended east visit.
The Jasper County Fair drew thousands from near and far with clear cool days and a touch of Tuesday rain. A home team win 11 to 1 crowned the amateur state champions as Jamaica fell to Newton while bands, races, and balloon stunts entertained all day. The fair featured vivid stock displays, china art by Miss Sampey, and strong poultry and needlework shows, with layout and crowds described as among the best and most orderly.
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