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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1881
Page
3
Local ads and notes from Ames recount bargains at Sisson Gheen and Bosworth Co with wallpapers dry goods and evaporated produce. Community events include Jason at the Opera Hall April 2 1881 temperance dinners and lectures on electric light.
In Ontario Iowa on March 29 1881 J P Shinabarger married Ruth A Copperwell at the bride’s father’s residence with F D Funk officiating. A Cramblett brother buys 160 acres from James Reagan for 3500 cash. Cramblett plans to move from Ohio soon. Weather winds, hail and sleet reported east and west. Ontario postmaster contest pits H Scott against E D French as supporters rally.
Mrs C E Taylor received word on the 29th of the death of her brother Dallas Wilder. He was killed instantly when he fell onto a large buzz saw at a lumber mill in Wisconsin. He leaves a wife three children and a wide circle of relatives.
The Ames and Nevada Telephone Company board ratified a contract with Bell Telephone Company of Boston. President Stevens can purchase poles and insulators for twelve miles of line. Dan McCarthy will supervise construction from Ames to Nevada and to the College, with operations beginning once poles are set. J A Fitchpatrick named to secure right of way.
Public notices describe Fulsworth Post No 30 G A R meeting Fridays at 7 30 in Mason ic Hall with officers listed for 1881 and dues. Advertisements call for 2000 bushels of chocolate potatoes from C O Nourse at the big T sign. The Burlington Hawkeye recalls a harsh winter and a veteran settler’s stoic reminiscence.
In the college chapel Saturday evening a home contest named W H McHenry of Des Moines as the top speaker among Nellie Coe Abbie Frater Tom Burke and FE Furry Nellie Bell and others. Judges Mr Bennett Mr Chevalier and Mr Rainbolt awarded the prize with Frater also highly regarded.
For weeks many boys have carried toy pistols to school for sport. Some resemble real weapons and can fire 22 caliber cartridges. Mayor Wilson announced that any boy found with such a pistol on school grounds will be arrested and dealt with by law to protect students.
A call goes out for April 2 in Des Moines for farmers and others to act against barbed wire monopoly and patent laws. The piece argues for redress of patent claims and notes rail line developments and public response to Milwaukee road plans across Iowa.
The message warns that patent holders may drain millions yearly by claiming timeless principles. It urges a well attended Des Moines gathering and collaboration with other state sections to resist monopolistic controls and safeguard public interests.
The Boone area items note preparations for spring farming with lumber, hardware and hotel construction underway. New residents from New York arrive, and local advice warns buyers about fruit tree peddlers while urging Iowa-nursery sourced trees and cautious purchases.
Henry Boyd of Story visits Ames on Sunday. Mrs E S Stewart returns from Lanark Illinois. W W Booth visits city. Joe Fitchpatrick from Nevada visits Ames last Tuesday. H C Huntington plans a new residence this summer. Allen Smith now with Boardman Bros Nevada. Charlie Stambaugh of State Centre visits Ames. Will West travels Cedar Rapids, returns Monday. Miss Hattie West vacationing at home. returns to Grundy Centre next week. William Boyd to move with family to O'Brien county next week. Gracie Bartlett and Mamie Raynor return from State Normal School Cedar Falls. Homer E Basket recovering from five months rheumatism. Minnie G Perkins elected teacher AVoca schools Intermediate Dept. Eugene Keigley returns from Chicago University Medical Dept. Graduating exercises held March 24. Eugene to locate in Ames. James Hassett completes term in Wash Township district 7 and heads to Colorado. Best wishes accompany him.
An outbreak in central Iowa aligns with broader signs that the pooling policy has gained the upper hand, making road use more of a necessity. Detailing the public health and transportation implications, the report notes policy effectiveness and regional response.
Paxton proprietor announces Ames North Duff Street grounds stock of fruit and ornamental trees small fruit roses and shrubs. Offers to show grounds and give bargains on liberal terms and to supply items on short notice. Thanks past patrons and asks for future business.
A grateful mother recalls narrowly avoiding a cholera infantum crisis after using Parker's Ginger Tonic. She and her nursing baby recovered quickly with the tonic, praising its stabilizing effect and insisting she would not be without it.
Advertises a cure for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes an ingenious nasal injector for more effective treatment at no extra charge. Price is 50 cents. Sold by Bosworth & Co.
Advertises 20 000 three year old apple trees at 35 per hundred for spring delivery to prairie planters. Lists varieties including Ben Davis, Tetofsky, Fourth of July, Duchess, Wealthy and Iowa Russet among others plus hybrid crabs like Queens Choice and Sunbeam. Includes note on Russian derived Pyrus Astrachanica stock. address J L Rupp Agricultural College Ames Iowa.
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