Dust and crowds mark Jasper County Fair conclusion
The Jasper County Fair ended amid heat and dust with weaker exhibits in some departments but stronger turnout on the final two days. Racing drew spectators despite the glare, while political tickets at the children’s entrance sparked criticism for mixing candidates. Highlights included orchard displays by Hummell of Monroe, art by Mrs. Cowgill and Miss McCord, strong poultry and swine shows, and notable horse and sheep entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Hobart
Bryan
Sewall
Anamosa
Ottumwa
Cassie Cowgill
H. L. Orcutt
Monroe
Eliza Cook Ball
Itchellville
Kiser
Colfax
Sampey
Helen McCord
Jasper County
Hummell
Whitcomb
Ikenberry
Vaughan & Son
John Manning
Bergman & McKinley
Surrey
W. J. Warham
Jasper County Fair
O. J. Blackledge
Frank Peavy
Cottswold
A. Brown
John P. Bell
J. G. Redman
Suffolk
More Paying To Be Done Council Acted Monday Night
Petitions for street extensions on Main Street to Col Ryan's and on McDonald Street to Olive Street were approved. Work must start soon and be finished by November 15, as Newton aims to become a leading Iowa town. the report notes civic pride and future improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Col. Ryan
Sunday Night Burglary At Errett Home Reported
Burglars visited the Errett residence between midnight Sunday and Monday morning. About fifteen dollars was taken from the boys pockets while one slept. A small portion of sewing machine oil was disturbed near the residence. A south window entry and exit were noted. no other items were disturbed. Dr. M. J. Hammer won a Colfax visitor Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jold
R. H. Errett
Clerm
Gene
Clare
Alanspark
Worthy Widow Receives Pension Increase Announcement
Mrs Temperance Edmundson receives notice of pension raised from eight to seventeen dollars monthly retroactive to the death of her husband two years ago last July. The late Judge David Edmundson, first lieutenant in Company D 40th Town, was an early city settler. The Iowa game law sets open seasons for game including prairie chickens from Sept 1 to Dec 1, woodcocks July 10 to Jan 1, pheasants turkeys and quail Oct 1 to Dec 1, wild ducks geese and brants Sept 1 to April, gray timber or fox squirrels Jan 1 to January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Edmundson
David Edmundson
40Th Town
Iowa
Distressing Accident Sends Bergman Family Grief
A telegram last Sunday told of the death of Mr. August Bergman of Freeport Wisconsin who was killed in a careless accident. Bergman relatives traveled to Freeport for the funeral. A couple wed at Justice Mitchell's office on Saturday September 4 with Samuel Hartnett and Laura Ellen Oswalt the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergman
August Bergman
Freeport
A. G
Justice Mitchell
Samuel Hartnett
Laura Ellen Oswalt
Parsons Band Cutter Seeks Rice Field Territory
The Parsons Band Cutter and Self Feeder company looks to expand into the rice fields of the south. George Parson left for Charleston, South Carolina, to assess the practicability of threshing rice with his invention and hopes for success upon return. George B. Hunter and son Harry traveled to Champaign, Illinois, for Harry to enter the university with architecture studies noted as his focus.
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Parsons Band Cutter and Self Feeder Company
South
George Parson
Charleston
South Carolina
Illinois University
George B. Hunter
Harry
Champaign
Ill
State University of
Ilinois
Prominent Prairie City Couple Married at Christian Parsonage
F Brown and Miss Dora L Rickett wed at the Christian parsonage in Newton at 9 am with Rev Le Grand Pace officiating. Mrs Kate Bradley to host a 6 pm dinner in honor of Mrs Nettle Chapin of Marshalltown. Numerous local visitors and arrivals noted, with travel to Des Moines and Des Moines fairs mentioned for several residents.
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F. Brown
Dora L. Rickett
Prairie City
Christian Parsonage
le Grand Pace
Kate Bradley
Nettle Chapin
Marshalltown
John Ferguson
Indianapolis
Young People's Society of the
U.P. Church
Ferguson
Chicago
Lara Lister
Des Moines
Gusta Broderren
C. H. Bartlett
Pomona
Cal
Grace
Victor
E.C. Ludlow
J. M. Kussart
Eddyville
Newton
Democrat
Kennington
Kussart
Oska
Woosa Herald
KR. M. Brooke
Laugter
Gilman
J. J. Mann
Tighter
Grace Brothers
Primghar
Addie McMurra
RC. F.chambers
Maine
R. L. Zink
Indianola
J. D. Zink
Murphy
Arthur Vaughan's sad death shocks Newton community
Arthur Vaughan, 1 years old, was killed in a railroad accident near Buffalo Gap South Dakota while en route to Chicago to buy goods. He leaves a wife, two children, a widowed mother, and a sister. Remains will be brought to Newton for interment, with family accompanying.
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Arthur Vaughan
Buffalo Gap
Chicago
Arthur
Samuel Vaughan
Whitewood
Newton
John Rea
J. J. Vaughan
Ter
Acci
Pleasant visit from Pittsburg couple to Munn home
Mr and Mrs John Strain and their sons J C and Ralph of Pittsburg Pa arrived Monday for a social visit with John Munn northeast of the city. Mrs Strain and Mrs Munn were school mates in Beaver county Pa years ago and the gathering promises much pleasure to all concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Strain
J.C
Ralph
Pittsburg
John Munn
Strain
Munn
Beaver County
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H. D. Parsons
J. B. Ross
E. J. Talbot
Strater Bros
Poland
China
Orcutt
Chester Whites
Henry Stine & Sons
Berkshire
John Myers
W. Bateman
J. I. McConaughey
Berkshires
Hert Spencer
W. Shaw
Monro
Chinas
EL. Keagy
Chester Whit
J.T. Roberts
Melbourne
Ches
W. M. Whitted
Fred Woodrow
Henry Korf
Oland
Purcder
David McAlister
Plymouth Rocks
Everett Bodley
Earl Woodard
Hamburgs
Frank Young
Geo. Allfree
A. A. Cope
Plymouth Rock
Uatile
Crawford & Sons
Meadow Lawn
Prince President
H.D. Parsons
Duke of Oakland
W.E. Ervin
W.S. Miller
New Brexico
Albert Lufkin
Matt Derbyshire
New Mexico
Lufkin
H. F. Schreiner
M. E
St. Louis
Dallas
la Harpe
Nauvoo
Schreiner
Forestelle
Council
John Starrett
Rocker
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J. G. Morrison
H. G. Bergman
J. Powers
H. G. Morrison
T. A. Pickens
Murphy Russel
Frank Russell
Ed. Miller
Will Eaton
True’ Eaton
Charlie Miller
Aaron Starrett
Famil
Alex Woods
Frank Starrett
Ira Fugard
Jakob
Morrison
Myrtle
Howard
Cliff
Frankie Fugard
Nebraska
Fremont
Neb
Daily Tribune
Ra. Snyder
Geo. Obler
Red Oak
F . Adamson
The
Tribune
New York
Frank Snyder
L. E. Ohler
George Meckley
Indian Creek
Colfax Clipper
John Harrop
Frank Baldwin
Henry Nicodemus
Adam Fisher
Ed Hunter
Mr. Meckley
Meckley’s
Alta Sanderson
James Sanderson
Bigelow Farm
Alta
Bleecing
Kansas
Sherry
Drew
Missouri
Idana
Clay County
M. J. Hammer
Ouwalt Lovers United
Newton and Vicinity
Gertie Robinson
Kansas City
Robinson
Gertie McCalmont
D. G. McCalmont
George Simpson
Kellogg
Fair Ground
Wm, Rothrock
Lela Ikenberry
Colfa
Alice King
H. A. Galloway
Warsaw
Galloway
Mollie Brown
Agnes Stoltenberg
New Liberty
Wm. G. Brown
Ryan Morgan
Oskaloosanday School
Wm. Beese
Valley Junction
Hemains
Lfe
B.F. Bigelow
Jamestown
N. Dak
Buffalo
Lowel
Frank
North Dakota
Co. G
Cellogg
Buena Vista Township
R.G. Morgan
Gib
Jasper
Sherman
Towa
L. H. Pammel
Iowa Agricultural College
Ames
Department of Botany
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