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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1893
Page
2
The Intelligencer notes the Des Moines Daily Capital will debut as an eight page paper on April 1, not an April fool. The Capital is described as bright and newsy with Lafe Young contributing sharp opinions on timely topics.
The article notes rapid Baptist expansion in the United States with 1 059 516 baptisms over six years and 3 383 160 members in good standing last year. It cites 24 728 ministers and 36 793 churches, plus 166 322 baptisms and an increase of 998 ministers and 903 churches in the period.
Notices announce the marriage of Nellie Hammond and M W Bushman set for Wednesday. Will Fifer is elected street commissioner by the city council and will start duties. Wesley Arrasmith lies dangerously ill at home in Milford. Mrs L Duff will take over the Duff House tomorrow. Baker family to Chicago for work. John Crippin arrested for hides theft from Geo Boyd’s meat market, given 30 days. Prof Weld and wife attend Howard County teachers institute in Cresco. Mrs E B Potter of Denver visits daughters and friends. M A Tendeland of Story City assigns to John Swan for creditors. D D Briggs reportedly opening a medical practice near Cambridge.
C E Deepers fills Hart's station agent role at Huxley. Board extends vacation due to measles. W G Dickey resigns as Kansas City Grain Co buyer and leaves town. Dr D D Briggs locates permanently in Cambridge. Ole Red visits Cambridge from Wright County and predicts large crop. F Buchanhan reports a serious hand injury by car coupling. J A McKee brings Nebraska corn and grains to Garland office exhibition. Dr Clarence Aplin buys Beverly office practice. praised by community. Revival robes stolen at Jefferson church. clues surfaced but no conviction.
Detectives tracked the case over the week leading to an arrest for alleged wrongdoing. John [lingsworth is in custody while Constable McKee and Sheriff Ashford pursue Chas Batterson and William Breezley. John Johnson remains missing. The sleuths’ efforts are praised and full trial details will appear in the next issue.
Chas Wells and Mrs Wells prepare to relocate to Lake Benton with good wishes from the community. The winter term closed with pupil exercises in the high room and a week of rest for teachers. F W Hills creamery near Maxwell will be ready in a few weeks promising ample milk supply. Miss Lena Wycoff Simpson College student lectured in Maxwell Collins on missionary work and sailed for Ames after a $4.85 Maxwell collection and nearly $4 Collins collection.
The Nevada Representative reports Prof. and Mrs. Weld left Friday night for Cresco to serve as instructors at Howard County normal institute. Alba Hall receives news of a pension increase. A ten pound boy was born at the Lutheran parsonage Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Schnur receive congratulations. Mr. Horton drives two cattle cars and one hog car to Chicago with Wm Smay. they plan a Chicago visit to the World’s Fair. Eleanor Allen dies in London Ohio at 75. her son M C Allen and sister Mrs. Tway stay at her bedside.
S. F. Wheeler is very ill with heart trouble. Canada Woods of Kansas visits L. D. Ozman and will stay two or three weeks and oversee land interests. A. H. Hanson sells his grain business to Harrison Ozman forming Ozman Bros. A girl born to Mr and Mrs George Elliott making four in the family. J B Hanson marries Miss Ella Jones at Colorado Springs. Ella Jones daughter of Albert Jones wintered in Colorado and will return. W J Ozman sells 240 acres to A H Hanson for 10200. Amos will be a husky granger.
Correspondence notes Rev Father Nugent of Des Moines will conduct the 10 45 chapel service next Sabbath. E W Clark of Sioux Rapids visited here last week. An agricultural hall is rapidly taking shape and drawing interest. Farmers plow seed and build fences as the athletic grounds are drained under civil engineering direction. Judge Ryan plans to lecture on commercial law April 11.
Attendance is large and a neat treat is provided. The woods yield no spring flowers this year. The first inter term missionary meeting is set for next Sunday evening in the chapel with several papers arranged. Seventeen students are reported sick with measles this morning.
Easter weather promises a dry spring and good crops while Coalville residents report illnesses and recoveries. Clara Whitney in Battle Creek grows ill as Ed Pierce dislocates a knee. neighbors and kin send best wishes.
The writer notes Wallisville as an early Texas port on Galveston bay, listing a population drop from about 2000 to 250 due to rail competition. Dallas directs river navigation to clear obstructions, with snags removal and freight anticipated in 30 days. The piece touts rich local lands, oyster beds, and fruit, plus a North Galveston growth boom with prairie and timber land values. It also praises Galveston as a major Texas port, its beach, winter appeal, and forthcoming jetties to deepen harbor access.
An obituary tribute appears on page one detailing the life and services of Rev. Robert Burgess. The piece, written by an old friend, includes notes on his passing confirmed by Mrs. Skinner and a short tribute from Prof. Paramel.
An Ames youth who left town without paying a bill was pursued by a deputy sheriff to Ames, arrested, jailed, and returned to Marshalltown where he paid before coming back wiser. The Baptist Young People's Union meeting in Ames featured reports and speeches by delegates from abroad, with attendees finding the convention both interesting and successful.
Summary of Journal observations by Isaac Young southwest of Ames for March 1893. Highest temperature 70 degrees on the 31st. lowest 4 degrees below zero on the 4th. Monthly range 74 degrees. Precipitation 1.73 inches on seven days including rain and snow. Wind mainly northwest with parhelia on several dates and lunar halos on the 1st and 27th.
Horace G Grove born July 4 1869 Story County Iowa died March 27 1893 Mt Pleasant Iowa at age 23 years eight months twenty three days His death resulted from mental physical and nervous exhaustion due to overwork He left a large circle of relatives and friends Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Ames March 30 1893 Elder Hester officiating and burial followed in Ames Cemetery.
Mont Bisbee fires the switch engine temporarily as No 209 blows its boiler check and is sent to Boone for repairs. Black welcomes a baby girl born Tuesday. Several engineers take summer lay offs while new faces appear in cabs. Miller and Clifford travel to Illinois after illness in Beecher City. M Hopkins resigns as Supt Iowa Divison. P Hallanbeck named successor. Hughes’ resignation rumor proves false. Engine shortage due to engines shipped to Wisconsin division forces engineers to return to firing.
The Iowa Central Railway announces an excursion ticket sale from coupon stations in Iowa to Keokuk and return at low rates from April 24 to 27 with return validity to April 28. Contact Iowa Central Ry agents or F Banks, Liat Barry, Marshalltown, Iowa for rates and details.
On February 23 1893 the district court of Story County Iowa appointed A Richmond as executor of Jane Richmond’s estate. Creditors must repay and claimants present legally authenticated claims to the court for allowance. Rand McNally Co seeks a local manager for the sale of their Universal Atlas. applicants should write for the position.
The celebrated Joiner and Gold lime is always in stock and handled only by Queal & Co.
Lot owners must repair sidewalks by May 1 or the city will do the work and charge the cost to the lots. Sidewalk Committee orders removal of manure ashes garbage from streets and alleys or face penalties under ordinance No 95. Refuse not removed in 20 days will be removed by the city and charged to lotowners. Also items about stores, farms, and a local burial tribute appear with dates and names.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new cure sold by L. M. Bosworth in Ames Iowa. The advertisement urges readers not to miss this magic remedy claiming rapid, dramatic relief.
Notice from Iowa Story County probate that final report of William Henry Banks executor of Alvin Banks estate will be filed. Final hearing set for May 6, 1893 before the District Court in Nevada Iowa. deadline to file exceptions is April 24, 1898.
By boiling in English mineral paint, the slats gain seasoning that enhances their durability and weather resistance for outdoor use. The process imparts a protective coating while deepening the color and finishing.
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