Embezzlement conviction and local notices from Ames area
Ex-Treasurer Hutchinson of Webster county was found guilty of embezzling 46 000 in a district court. Other items include loss of a pocketbook with promissory notes, reconstruction work on the Narrow Gauge south line near Polk City, a free lecture by B F Underwood at Opera Hall, obituaries and local business updates, farm sales and market notes, and notices of residents moving or changing homes in Story and Boone counties.
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Hutchinson
Webster County
Stevens
Giles Cook
C. & N. W. Company
Sheldahl
Polk City
Opera Hall
B. F. Underwood
Boston
Callanan
Callanan Register
G. W. Quigley
N. W.A. RB. Co
Des Moines
Boone and
Quigley
Marriage of George Scott and Mary J Cameron in Washington Twp
The wedding occurred Wednesday evening March 31 at the bride’s parents’ home in Washington township, officiated by Rev. J M Dudley. A new boy named Tarne joined the Lambert household, with George Lambert hoping for growth and prosperity. Migratory birds are abundant this season, including geese, brants and ducks. Guextrery & Ratinxtour plan to open their bank next Monday the 5th to take deposits, sell exchange, and conduct general banking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
J. M. Dudley
George Scott
Mary J. Cameron
Tarne
George Lambertson
George
Messrs
Guextrery & Ratinxtour
Wesley piano and Singer sewing machine for sale
Classified notice lists a Wesley piano described as fine toned with good action and a Singer sewing machine with a cabinet, offered by Mrs. Geo. Hannis of Ontario. It also mentions a time for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Geo. Hannis
Ontario
Local church selects Rev. G. G Perkins for action
A Kingston church meeting urges action with Rev. G. G Perkins praised for his qualities. The congregation discusses support and possible espousal of plans at the Missouri parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G Perkins
Conjune Kingston
Perkins
The
Missouri
Molifing plows held by J C Mitchell in Nevada
A listing notes molifing plows of wood and iron owned by J C Mitchell located in Nevada. The record preserves the items and owner in a brief property notice.
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J.C. Mitchell
Nevada
Local Residents Return After Extended Visit
Mr. T Bosworth and son came back to Weda St Charles Ill after two weeks away. Miss Rodearmel Miss Etta LockridgWevada visited friends this week and headed home. Anna Sweeney and others were notified by telegram of a brother's death Wednesday afternoon. Mrs FIchey of Evansville Wisconsin is here visiting her sister. Mrs L Bingl Hog reading law with N A Rainbolt. Mrs A Rry returned from Comp ton Illinois after an extended stay.
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Mr. T Bosworth and Son
St. Charles Ill
Rodearmel
Etta LockridgWevada
Anna Sweeney
F.ichey
Evansville
Wisconsin
L. H. Bingl
Local Notes and Farm News from the Neighborhood
Gilbert Br shells corn again and no teacher engaged for the High School. W T. Imder and wife live on G s farm. The St Thomas firm builds a mammoth sty in the city. C F Rui plans a farm house three miles east. Miss Lottie Gl Ames returns visiting friends. Graduating class of High School held exercises last Friday evening. Wheat is sown, corn planting prep under way. crops expected to come in slowly. Conductor Dodson seen daily crying All aboard. W J Weir builds plowth wood and iron beam sold by J C Hell Nevada.
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Gilbert
W. T.imder
H. G
St . Thomas
First Annual Temperance Convention at Ames
The Story county Temperance Union met March 24 at the Congregational church in Ames with sixteen delegates and twelve societies reporting. Mrs. E. B. Potter presided and Mrs. Etherton gave an address. adjournment set for June in Cole and the gathering emphasized a Christian spirit.
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Story County Temperance Union
Ames
Congregational Church
E. B. Potter Provident
Featley
Potter
Nevada
Andruss
Ambrose
Curle
Lincoln Township
Burkhart
Howard
Jones
LaFayette
Dr. Allen
Franklin
A. Barclay
Milford
J. M. McKim
Richland
Wm Pool
Sherman
Birdick
New Albany
J. M. Warley
McTavish
Grant
Hanson
Washington
J. Hooper
Palestine
George Kelley
Union
Dr. Grafton
Indian Creek
Mary Baldwin Collina
Ethertor
Aldrich
Cole
Firs
E. Feory
Western walking corn cultivators for sale by J C Mitchell
A Nevada listing notes Western walking corn cultivators for sale by dealer J C Mitchell. Equipment described for farming use with potential buyer inquiries and contact details.
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J.C. Mitchell
Nevada
Keystone
Ontario Items and Local Developments in Story County
Trade has risen about 100 percent since last October per Squire Scott. Dan McCarthy adds to his farm home occupied by H. Davis. Dudley & Foster launch spring trade with $400 stock of harness and materials. Mrs. Jane Thurman earned a pension dating to 1877 for her husband’s War of 1812 service. M. C. Lessing to teach summer school in District 3. Alice Baughman in District 2, Washington township. Mrs. Aldrich’s temperance lecture was well attended and forceful. Farmers report a vigorous spring with wheat sowing complete and oats finished. flax and corn plans exceed prior years as soil work booms.
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Ontario
Squire Scott
Dan McCarthy
Jane Thurman
M. C. Lessing
Dis
Alice Baughman
Washington Township
Aldrich
Story County
Weir riding and walking cultivators for sale
J C Mitchell of Nevada offers combined riding and walking cultivators for sale. Remarks highlight durable construction and practical use for small farms and gardens.
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Weir
J.C. Mitchell
Nevada
Look at Home Weigh Thy Deeds and Judge Thyself First
A moral urging to self examination precedes judgment of others. The Hay Fork Swindlers in Story County, C. T. Webber and J. B. Anderson, face district court after a preliminary inquest found evidence of swindling. Harris acted as employer, with two operators, selling forks through manipulated agency agreements and forged notes. multiple counties affected. Representative Da Stott’s Safe Spavin Ointment advertised by Bousquet & Co.
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Hay Fork
Iowa
Story County
C. T. Webber
J. B. Anderson
Squire M. C. Allen
Harris
Webber
Anderson
J. B. Drake
Boone
Drake
Evans
Boone County
Lars Hegland
Graduating Exercises of Ames High School Class of 1880
The Ames High School commencement drew a crowded Opera Hall audience and caused some disorder. Five soft spoken graduates presented essays on American poets Aborigines Europe and the Crusades with notable poise. Miss Pearson surprised many with solo singing earning a standing call for a benefit concert. The overall event was praised for management, moral tone, and campus support.
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Ames High School
Ida E. Bardwell
North America
Gracie Bartlett
Emily J. Dawson
Mies Lilian Lindsay
Agricultural College
Agatha M. West
Pearson
Election Proclamation and Postponement in Ames Iowa
Proclaimed election to fill council vacancy caused by Geo G Tilden resignation. Polls 9 am to 6 pm at Ben Read's building Onondaga street. Proclaimed March 9 1850 and posteponed to April 5 by Mayor Geo G Tixpex. Also local ads for Norwegian stirring plows and baking powder by Bousquet & Co.
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Ames
Geo. G. Tildee
Iowa
Geo. G. Tilden
Ben Read
Onondaga Street
Eaid Town
Geo. G. Tuoen
Geo. G. Tixpex
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Gorse Norta
Ft & Acmd
Mail & Eexpress
B. Ames
Bosworth
Radley
Ie Re
ENTA
Ames, Towa
Duff and
Boone Streets
Madruss
Oppo Mes
Erwood
Atom
LAW
He Ley
Ee Ames
Mes
Hpatrick
Selors
Attor
Esq
Absey County
G. McVall
Ompseon, Ison Agents
Patrick
Sto
A. Masons
K. Macomars
M. W
Igeg
South Side
Onondaga Shop
Cranshaw
L. Cuansuaw
Bain
J. C. Mi
Dnettine House
Jada
Binawam & Co
I. E. Hirsh
Axw Extra
Youna
Utah
Ames School
B. H. & Tilden
S. C. E. Taro
Rein Ames
Will Sarompay
W. McLain
Burlington
Perry Little
Nicnols & Maxwelt
Minnesota
Bosworth, Esq
K. Skinner
N. A
A. B. Twater
Magna
Kaynon
New York
York
New
A. F. DeCamp
S. S. Paxton
Bex Reap
Jan Bovee
Grant Township
E. F. Casper
Walcut & Carp
Ww. D. Lucas
Gate City
Irsh
Angi Mable
King
J. Geil
W. D. Lnd
W. M. Greeley
Rowa
BELL
Pepestito
E.R
N. G. Cook
Bowdery
Marson, Iowa
Zg. C
CMADE
Wihulett
South Mes
Hirsh
O'Brien County
Joan H. Queal
Dominion Peacock
Rainbolt
Dodson
Mr. i
W. J
J.C. Hell
Dudley & Foster
God of All
J. H. Coox
Sterling Pumps
J. C. Mitchell
da Stott
Bousquet & Co
Buckeye Broadcast Seeders
Senat Branxs
Tae InTel Licescer
Ware House
Peterman’s Block
Cooley Creamer Arms
T. A. Barrett
Regulator
Billious
Simmon
Simmons
Tome
J. al, Zeilin & CO
Philadelphia
M. Stalker
Hunter’s Coachman
Tom Tullawb
Eee
Bay Eclipse
Hunter's Coachman
Old Coachman
Rainbow Mare
Ol Coachman
Seldon
Pauline
Rand
Volunteer
Mark Key
Symmetry
Master George
Massadonicus
Grand Turk
Goodlass
Sc George
H Son
King George
Thomas
Robinson
Tuscall
Barnaby
Forrester
Fathersill
Bob Hill
London
Blythe
Bryde
Exeter
Ile
Granton
College Farm
Fual
Cash Grogery
Hess & Williams
Sims
Grochrieres
OPERA
Ames, Low
United States
E. Barstow
A. Bever
McCune Bros
WS Bradley
City Drug Store
Ames, Iowa
Pharmacists
van Valkenburgh & Co
Valkenburgh
Thomas, Soper & Son's
Thayers
City Bakery
Associated Press Telegram
Booth’s
Onondaga
L. D. Heath
Spring Lake
Cleveland, Ohio
Feil Ker & Co’s
C. Choice
Pearles
Universal Lunch Room
Hemstreet’s
Chaney
M. Hemstreet
J. J. Bousquet
Bookkesheliif
BOCKS
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Douglass Streets
Towa
J. F. M. Bradly
Prop
Vicinity
Ante Iyencom
Bradley
Shockley & Clark
C. Lamb & Sons
Clinton
C. D. Norman
Lauber
Main Street
C.D. Norman
Che Poiner
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