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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
5
A dense roundup records visits and moves across Ames, Nevada, Story City, Boone and surrounding areas. Notables include J. Jacob in Chicago on business, Judge Stevens in Ames, and J. W. Wilson visiting from Des Moines. Births, illnesses, travels, church events, dances, and school contests are noted along with infrastructure and society happenings.
On March 27 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Beckwiths home six miles southeast of Ames the marriage of Samuel J. Kelley and Carrie A. Beckwith took place. Rev G O Porter of Ames performed the ceremony. A large group from Ames Nevada and nearby areas attended. The newlyweds will live north of Kelley and start a prosperous life together.
Mrs. Sarah Eckard and family express grateful thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted them during the death and burial of Mr. Fred Eckard.
Local patrons praise T. J. Miller and Son as the city's top coffee spot with rich brews and attentive service. Regulars cite a welcoming atmosphere and consistent quality that attract daily crowds.
The council re elected James Hale as street commissioner and named W A Ricketts marshal with a 60 dollar monthly salary. Finance and water works committees listed members and sidewalk and street duties were set. Property owners must build sidewalks within sixty days after notice. The railroad access gates towers agreement was reported. A board of review will meet April 8.
An Iowa Tornado Association note mentions 1884 founding and large sums at risk with paid losses and a town mutual showing few assessments. A separate story recaps a playful father son exchange over allowance and a college expense vignette. A classified fragment lists a residence for sale at 518 W Harriman and a job ad from Glucose Works Marshalltown Iowa.
From first class Barred Plymouth Rocks 18 per 7ict. Reduction for incubator lots. Also eggs from Imperial Pekin Ducks 11 per $1.00. Orders by mail will receive prompt attention. 496 A. E. Suater Ames, Iowa. For Pianos and Organs see Holmes. We guarantee every sack of our flour OC. F. Letts.
On March 12 1901 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed A G Person administrator of the estate of William J Person deceased. All creditors must file claims with authentication for court allowance and debtors must pay the administrator. Dated March 12 1901.
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