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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1890
Page
4
Frequent visitors and residents travel between Ames and Des Moines, Gilbert, Colo and Marshalltown. New business items include a millinery shop opening, a grocery move, and new agricultural firm plans. Community events cover Sunday school openings, a California trip note, and a recent wedding.
The article notes Mr. White leaves for Bertram to work nights and farm days while Mr. Cull from Quarry replaces him. Geo Cull’s friendships in Quarry fade as he departs. R Milo Jacks sells his back and bus business to Alvin Van Campen of Ames Iowa with possession taken. Van Campen plans to settle in Rochester and continue the hack line with goats Co. Minn. Chevalier is reelected city schools superintendent for two years with the rest of the teachers to be elected next Monday. Red Oak Express lauds the board action as deserved reward for Chevalier.
Notice lists a prize contest tomorrow night with Grace Frisbie performing on violin at the Congregational Church. Also mentions A J Paterson has moved his tailor shop over Mrs Bradley's store offering neat fitting suits. Johnstown flood views on exhibition at Cheney's hall, praised for being limited in number.
Congregation al youth plan to compete for the Demorest medal next Friday evening while church ladies host a supper after the program.
I J Merrill at the college advertises a new phstological treatment claiming cures for rheumatism indigestion kidney troubles and consumption where medicine has failed Full information provided. Revival services at the Christian Church closed Friday with six baptisms bringing total to twelve for the period Ten by baptism and two by letter Elder Brokaw's sermons strengthened the church and regular preaching is planned every two weeks.
Miss Gertrude Morris of Ames visits S. J. Maxwell. S P Atkinson repairs the Mrs Southwick building for a photograph gallery. The south county teachers association met at Maxwell on March 29.
A revival series began Monday evening at the Methodist Church. Rev. Stevenson expects aid from Rev. I. H. Elliott of Coon Rapids next week to bolster the efforts.
Notices announce J. M. Gilbert now operates from the old Barnes stand at the west end of Main Street and invites customers to call. The paper highlights new advertisements and urges readers to patronize home merchants, promising more on local attractions soon.
J F Cochran successor to Israel Bros Des Moines Iowa offers excursion on April 9 May 7 and June 4 from Jewell to Des Moines via Chicago and North Western. Purchases at designated stations yield one fare, a hotel dinner ticket and free ride on city streetcar. Double fare purchases return trip. receipts required to claim rail fare dinner and streetcar credit.
Des Moines audiences flocked to hear boy soprano Kavanagh last week, with over three thousand attendees. Otto Hegner, famed prodigy, is billed for Saturday afternoon and evening April 12, drawing large demand and tickets selling as audiences pack halls. Wm. Steinway commissioned a concert grand piano for the boy, now traveling with the tour.
All reserved seat orders for the great Hegner concerts on Saturday in Des Moines must be sent by April 5 to guarantee seating. Admission with reserved seat is 75 cents to 1 dollar for evening. matinee 75 cents. Orders should include cash and go to C M Keeler or J B Weaver Jr Des Moines Iowa.
The notice compiles numerous conveyances from Anna E Peterson to Paul Peterson to land in Ames Nevada Zearing and other towns with prices from 1 to 1280 dollars. Multiple deeds include life leases and specific lot and section references across 82 83 84 85 townships. Names include Thos Beshow Polly Bates C E Crain Richard Marsh M A Sanders and many others recorded in this county property register.
A nostalgic rhyme traces Castoria's presence from infancy to motherhood. The verse notes Crstoria and Castoria as soothing remedies for a girl named Raby through childhood, adulthood, and motherhood.
If cough keeps you awake try Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for immediate relief. The remedy soothes inflammation heals pulmonary organs induces sleep and restores health. Start early for best results.
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