Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 56, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 October 1910 — GRAVEL FOUND IN NEWTON TP. [ARTICLE]

GRAVEL FOUND IN NEWTON TP.

A gravel pit has recently been found on the former James Yeoman farm in Newton tp., now owned by John McColly, that is thought to cover about five acres. It is located about 40 rods south of the Mt. Ayr road, near Curtis creek. It is of good quality and where they are now hauling out it is about eight feet in thickness. This find will probably solve the improved road question in Newton. Mr. McColly was hunting for sand to use in building his new house when he run onto the gravel.