Doctor B M Failor Murdered In City's Dark Crime
A brutal assault in the night left Dr. B M Failor dead after a professional call. He was struck twice, robbed of a gold watch and small cash, and died at 5 am. An inquest is underway as investigators seek the weapon and motive in this diabolical crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Failor
Dr. Failor
Wm. Graham
Race Street
Rock Island
Jasper
Harry Amos
Adam Scharf
Harry Eaton
D. M. Wert
Robb
Smead
Engle
Married In Their New Home on South Pacific Street
Jorgenson couple were married last Wednesday evening at their new home on South Pacific Street. Rev W Leitzell officiated with Mrs Frank Wiltbank playing. Attendants were Will Redel and Miss Nelle Ferguson. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents home. Distanced guests included Mr and Mrs Thomas Hanson and daughter Mary of Colfax, Mr and Mrs Henry Harrington and daughter Rinda of Colfax, Miss Mattie Stillings of Colfax, Will Redel and Amanda Redel of Marshalltown, and Miss Mabel Sacket of Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odes Jorgenson
South Pacific Street
W. Leitzell
Frank Wiltbank
Will F. Redel
Marshalltown
Nelle Ferguson
Wm. Ferguson
Thomas Hanson
Mary
Henry Harrington
Rinda
Mattie Stillings
Colfax
Will Redel
Amanda Redel
Mabel Sacket
Council Bluffs
Newton School BoardAdds Vocal Music To Curriculum
At a recent meeting the Newton School Board unanimously approved adding vocal music to city schools. The program will increase expenses slightly but bring notable benefits. Mrs. T M Rodgers was unanimously chosen as instructor and will start with the fall term next Monday. Rodgers has over thirty years of experience as an instructor and leader in music circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
T. M. Rodgers
Rodgers
Newton Hosts Largest Methodist Conference Gathering
The Iowa Conference annual meeting will convene at the First M. E. church in Newton on Wednesday of next week. The event will bring many Methodists to town with many homes opened for entertaining guests, as sickness and other causes limit church hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Conference
M. E
Newton
First Church
Doane Return After Years Away From Richland Township
Back at his via Home 4 W Doane a former Richland township resident for over twenty years has been visiting his brother C N Doane on West Main Street this past week. He left Jasper County fourteen years ago for California and has lived at San Jacinto since then. He sought better health and endured the loss of his wife and two children the latter Lester served in the Philippines and died after returning home. He will stay in town until cold weather then travel to New York to visit a son before returning to his California home.
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W. Doane
Richland Township
C. N. Doane
West Main Street
Bradley
Jasper County
California
San Jacinto
Lester
Philippines
Mr. Doane
New York
N. W. Lewis
Florence
Mrs. Lewis
Belle Tait
Lewell, Penn
Gilson
Mabel
Harrold
Harold
Colorado Springs
Pacific Slope
Los Angeles
Rev. V. Cowan
Dakota
J. M. Cole
Scotland
Harry
Mrather Frizzell
Newton
Jake
Jake Dunmire
Jas Iper County
Frizzells
Dunmires
Church Wedding at Horn Unites Eiles and Dammann
A wedding took place at the German Evangelical church in Horn at 2 pm on Wednesday with Rinehart Eiles and Emma Dammann as the couple. Rev. Rasche officiated as Mrs. Rasche played the wedding march. The newlyweds will reside on a farm near Vancleve Iowa. the groom furnished a home for his bride. The wedding was witnessed by a good number of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Eibs moved to the new home after the ceremony. The Walsh home welcomed Ernestine Miller and Winifred Drake visiting for the fair.
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Horn
Rinehart Eiles
Vancleve
Emma Dammann
Malaka
John Walsh
Ernestine Miller
Grinnell
Winifred Drake
Corning
Ohio
Local Notes from Newton and Vicinity
Personal items detail Mrs. John Myers visiting Carroll to see son Fred now a mail carrier on a new route. Fred, a Newton native who lost his right arm in an accident seven years ago, receives a commendable appointment. Alsocovered are travels of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Lewis and family to Lewell Pennsylvania to visit kinsfolk, and other Newton residents relocating, touring, or recovering from illness.
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John Myers
Carroll
Fred
Newton
George Failor
Nettie
Leavenworth
Kan
George
Blanche
Henry Korf
F.S. Green
Newburg
Ezra Adkins
Farmers
Marion Sts
John P. Hanger
Mattie Castleman
William B. Walker
Lena
Iowa
John
Jasper County Fair Brings Hope Despite Rain Delays
The Jasper County Agricultural Society reports a large turnout and strong exhibits on opening day despite overcast weather. Contests for saddle horses, a Jasper County trot, and a band contest drew crowds as organizers praise the displays, while forecasts warn more rain could affect attendance.
Benefit Concert Aids Newton Militia Company L
A performance organized by Van Dyke & Eaton Co. managers will be held Saturday night to raise funds for Newton Militia Company L. Proceeds from ticket sales will support the local unit as citizens back the costs of maintaining the company. The Hawkeye Incubator Co. factory near North Race Street is under construction, brick 60 by 100 feet two stories, with large engine rooms. Crawford Robinson handle carpenter work Nelson of Des Moines in masonry. Completion expected by October 1.
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van Dyke & Eaton Co
Newton
Boys of Co
Co. L
Hawkeye Incubator
Race Street
Rock Island
Crawford & Robinson
Nelson
Des Moines
Runaway Team Crashes Carriage Injuring Man Near Square
A heavy wagon pulled by a large team owned by H. Sam ney ran away Tuesday morning near the northwest corner of the square. The tongue broke free and the wagon crashed into W. H. L. King's carriage, throwing him under the horses. King was seriously injured and taken home as the carriage was wrecked.
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H. Samney
W. H. L. King
Colfax Tops Newton In Five Game Bowling Match
Colfax defeated Newton in a close five game meet at Wilson alleys. Colfax scores were 759 1000 872 772 541 while Newton posted 671 796 726 796 743. Colfax lineup included Tripp Davis McCall Sharp Emmert. Newton lineup was Gelee Wendt Graves Clark Flak.
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Colfax
Newton
Wilson
Respect
Ively
Tripp
Davis
McCall
Sharp
Emmert
Gelee
Wendt
Graves
Clark
Flak
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Buffalo
McKinley
McKin [Ley
N. Y
Leon Czolgosz
Rata Mal
Harvey Wagner
Anita
Harvey
John F. Lacey
Wm. 3. Walker
Thirty-Third Iowa Infantry
Minneapolis
T.G. Russell
Jasper County Telephone Company
Tom
F. Brown, Esq
Fugard & Brown
Kennedy
Fugard
Alien & Pound
McCalmont
James Porter
Pratt County
L. Albee
Ella
Charlie Shelley
Mt. Zion
W. H. Ritter
J.B. Carlison
Entre Neus Club
Gussie Painter
Stevens
McLellan
van Court
Churshill
Lambert
Messrs
Bester
Bergman
Andrew
Fred Meredith
Democratic County Central Committee
Andrew Engle
Metz
H. L. Moffitt
A. L. Harrah
A. M. Harrah
Susie Hill
Eldora
Miss Hill
Millard Berkley
Mingo
Chicago
Hal Wilson
A. Eustace
Eustace
University of Illinois At
Champaign
al C. Gates
Col. Garrett
C. Harrah
North Olive St
W. A. Livingston
W. R. Morgan
Rock Creek Township
Denver
Colorado
Delta Lodge
Knights of Pythias
B. A. Miller
Tay Forbes
Miss Rose Bateman
Fremont
Erwin Forbes
Charlie Coppersmith
Lorimer
Judge
W. G. Clements
Belmont County
A.J. Westbrook
Murdock, Mech
Minnie Bergman
Battle Creek, Mich
Sanitarium
Business New of
J. M. Pease
H.C. Murphy
Murphy
W. J. Martin
Prairie City
Phen KK
Tom Wilson
Dr. Evans
Jasper County Fair
Jasper County Agricultural Society
Anne
Geo. Denniston
Harry Stayner
Continental Clothing Co
Iowa Mercantile Co
New Mexico
Case
Creech & Lee Construction Co
Stow Incubator Factory
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