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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
5
Des Moines Valley lines list eastbound schedules with Mail and Express and Local Freight trains. Numbers 202 204 232 234 242 denote service designations for freight and passenger movements.
Prairie City brief with family health reports social visits travel notes and local business. Residents Lizzie Bruin Eli Ogg Joel Elliott Reuben French James Little Miss Florence Wagoner Miss Kate Keating and Miss Stella Tuttle appear among the community mentions. Local events include a caucus in Newton and a grand concert planned in Prairie City. Cattle bound for Omaha Exposition and steers for sale at Reasnor and Walsh feed barn Newton are noted.
An obituary recounts the death of Mrs. Adams after a prolonged illness, noting her cheerful disposition and family ties. Funeral services were held at Hixson Grove Chapel with Rev. Hanna officiating, and the body interred at Hixson Grove cemetery amid condolences from relatives and neighbors. The piece also mentions the death of Mrs. George Avery aged 16, detailing her Irish origins, marriage history, and M E church affiliation with funeral at East Main Street conducted by Rev. Cowan.
The Jasper County Iowa Board of Supervisors met September 2 1898 with all members present. Minor actions included tax rebates for parcel portions, various road grade appropriations, salary fix for the County Attorney at 600 dollars plus statutory fees, and adjournment to September 14 1898.
Iowa county records show the Newton Board of Supervisors meeting daily in September 1898. They authorize deposits of county funds with banks under bond guarantees, grant rebates on certain Baxter taxes, and appoint committees to study courthouse heating while approving various tax and road resolutions.
The Jasper County Bank announces premiums for corn and potatoes raised in Jasper county and invites farmers to bring a best peck of 1808 potatoes to the bank during October. Also notes a loan option at 60 percent of money for optional payments and advertises lectures and local notices from Newton Lecture Course 08.
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