Simple Rewards is located in a delightfully quaint two-story brick house that was originally built by Cornelius “Colonel” and Ruby Moschenross in the late 1930’s in Newton, Illinois in south/central Illinois. The house has its original wood floors, beautiful windows, woodwork and an unique
and very special shaped front door.



 The land on which it was built was an original 40 acre parcel purchased from the United States government in 1831 by Louis W. Jourdan, for whom the street (the main street through Newton, Illinois) was named. And while the property may have changed hands many times through the years, the house itself is currently in the hands of only it’s fourth owners in its almost 70 year history.

The Dave & Fern Newton family called it home for 41 years after buying the property from Colonel Moschenross, and they raised their four children there.  Tom & Rita Gagliano, who purchased the home from Fern Newton in 2001, lived in the house for 5 years before putting it on the market. 

Present owners, Debra & Bruce Hill and Donna and Bob Keller, worked several months on the restoration and officially open their new business with a grand opening that was held on December 1, 2007.  Debbie & Donna are now booking appointments for individuals or groups at
618-783-3SPA (3772).  Call or just stop by for a visit and a tour...we'd love to see you. One of many things to do while in Newton, Illinois and Jasper County.  Call the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce at 618-783-3399 for more information.


Cornelius “Colonel” and Ruby Moschenross around 1939

If anyone has any other pictures of the Moschenross'...please contact us.