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Rock Island depot changes and local notices in Newton
In Newton and vicinity this week, Rock Island depot sees promotions with Fred Reeves becoming Rock Island agent at Kellogg, and Hert Scott moving to night work. KE. K. Judd takes over night duties. Mrs. Chris Schoenhut of Marshalltown earns praise as an art critic during the fair. Community events include Lutheran ladies tea, Evangelist Ferguson addressing Sabbath School, and a Rebekah Lodge meeting. Local visits, travel, and church notices fill the rest of the page with multiple names and small events throughout Newton and nearby towns.
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Rock Island
Fred Reeves
Kellogg
Hert Scott
Bert
KE. K. Judd
Chris. Schoenhut
Marshalltown
Sof
Iowa
Charlie
Ad. Coppersmith
Oscar Evans
Lutheran Church
Edith
Evangelist Ferguson
Des Moines
United Presbyterian Tabernacle
Wa. m
Ferguson
Rebekahs
Junie Harvey
James Wilson
P Moiies
John C. Wilson
Wilson
Chris Moyer
Adair
Pella
W. G. Philes
L. L. Miller
H. H.timpe
Hamilton
Davenport
J. A. Coe
Tuesda
Josie Wright
John C. Kelley
Anita
Co. B. 48Th Lowa Infantry
Albert Lufkin
Delia Morgan
B. Westbrook
Newton
Russell
Dexter
Geo. Cotton
Wells
Andrew Hanty
Burclington
Varry Platt
M. M. Hinton
Albia
The
Albia Defender
Joe Smith
Harry, Ervin
Rusticatin
Sigley Gifford
Nelesburg
Ant Maggie Russell
Charley Ervin
Prairie City
Harry
Lo Murphy
No. L
Miss Hill
Oldfield
Brown
J. W. Murphyard
S. T