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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1890
Page
3
Eli Little remains ill as Mrs Wier from Nevada and Patrick Kelley visit Ames. Many locals and visitors from Des Moines Nevada and Idaho gather for family events church services and Easter celebrations. The community hosts anniversaries farewells fairs and a Demorest medal contest with Grace Frisbie performances and a supper afterward.
Mrs Whitehead convalescent after illness. Miss Carrie Mudge guest at five o'clock tea hosted by the Misses Raynor with Cedar Falls State Normal alumni. Ella Stevenson honors seventh birthday with primary class guests. gifts include a gold ring. Eggs priced at 10 cents. Albert-Gahm concert tickets 50 cents. School resumes attendance strong. O P Simmons ships another carload of fine horses east. W S Bradley markets groceries and buys butter and eggs at top prices. The 8 S B convention plans strong program in Nevada next Tuesday and Wednesday. Recent rain helps crops. appetite for more rain noted. Des Moines to launch Saturday Review weekly on local matters. New notions assortment promoted including Van Dyke laces and dress accessories. An apology for omitting last week's public school closing exercises.
An inquiry asks if the man who wishes to bring a pig to the office to pay his subscription is present. The ad features J W Bowen of the McArthur Enquirer praising Ayers Hair Vigor as promoting hair growth curing dandruff and making hair glossy and soft.
Maxwell and Son have moved into the building previously occupied by A. Daff and will operate a hotel and restaurant there. The premises have been refitted by them to suit the new business.
We have just returned from market with our new goods and many useful articles. Our line includes new novelties and a cheerful invitation to everyone to stop by. We will show our goods and assist whether you buy or not. Very truly Bierstow & Sirs.
Judge Hindman of Boone traveled through the county Saturday evening from Nevada where he had been to try a case of violation of the prohibitory law. Boyd Bros. of the meat market were indicted for liquor selling in connection with the seop. They were under suspicion and closely watched for some time and were placed under bonds to quit liquor selling while allowed to keep their shop open.
Obituary notes Giles Cook born September 7 1812 in Schoharie County New York later lived in Otsego County and Ohio before moving to Ames Iowa in 1868 where he died April 4 1890 at age 77 He left few relatives yet Ames mourns the energetic citizen whose memory remains cherished The article then surveys college events and student life including poetic lines from campus groups and announcements of gatherings and performances.
Public schools reopened with 148 girls and 150 boys enrolled. The Tea cher's Association meets in Ames on Saturday April 19. Ordinance No. 92 of the Ames council is referenced elsewhere. Easter was a clear spring day with minor rain later. W. B. S. A. members meet Mrs Stevens Saturday April 12 at 3 pm. Secretary A C Richmond notes. College bus call for Albert Gabin concert, contact by Saturday. Des Moines hosted youthful talent Kavanaugh and Otto Hegner to perform next Saturday. Remains of Mr. Frank Baskett were brought from Des Moines to Ames Cemetery beside his wife. buried from the Christian Church.
A special train of twenty one carloads of Champion Harvesting Machinery passed through Ames Wednesday at 6 PM to meet demand in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. For Champion machinery in Ames contact J. F. McLain hardware store.
William Mehannett born February 23 1821 in England died April 7 1890 at his Washington Township home. A respected longtime resident his funeral was held Tuesday at 11 A M at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Ontario conducted by Rev. Stevenson of Ames.
The Des Moines G A R meeting is one of the largest state encampments. Many visitors from across the state attend at the capital with Ames showing strong delegation presence. Few local delegates have returned as the press time approaches.
Miss Emily Brooks born October 2, 1832 in Courtland County New York died Sunday night April 6 1890 in this place after a nine week illness caused by a long disease. She came to Iowa in 1869 and endured twenty five years of suffering showing ripe Christian character. A devout Methodist Episcopal Church member for thirty nine years she fulfilled duties as health allowed. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports on Miss Fahne stock growing a two pupil kindergarten into Gedar Rapids Academy. The school now offers kindergarten and higher grades, with classes expanding under Miss Fahnestock and assistants. The new term starts next Wednesday on Third avenue between Eighth and Tenth streets.
Announcement for the M E Church in Ames Iowa details the third quarterly conference to be held Saturday and Sunday April 12 and 13 with a business meeting at 2 PM Saturday. Rev W W Danner of Nevada to preach Sunday. All are invited.
The Ladies' Aid Society hosted an Easter supper at J. E. Beatty's home. Easter service at the Christian church drew a large crowd. A school of instruction at Masonic Hall drew every local Mason and visitors. Farmers started feeding Monday. ground in good condition. Mrs. A L Patton of Manning visits relatives. W H Smith visits Des Moines on business. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kersey on April 2. Robert Golly completed a new barn. noted as the best livery barn in Story county.
The piece notes springlike weather with farmers feeding in earnest and many locals enjoying good conditions. Births are announced with H C Springer and wife welcoming a nine and a half pound boy, and E W Sanders and wife a ten and a half pound boy, plus a new girl at Andrew Ericson's. Roads improve after mud, E R Elliott completes a new barn, and Warren residents travel to Nevada for a gathering. J G Encell lectures at the Christian Church on Revelations, starting Friday the 4th. J P Hesson reports strong trade in farming implements amid ample game and hunting during the week.
Mrs Will Allen arrived from Des Moines last week and plans to live with her parents in Story City. Miss Bessie Lownswick also came from Des Moines. Capt Wier, Hirman Ferguson, Nels Erckson and others attend the G A R encampment in Des Moines. W H Wier moved to Randall to open a grocery. Nellie Needham of Gilbert visited Boyd's. Mrs Boyd and Kate went to Colfax for spring water for several weeks. Carl Jacobs returned from Chicago. Perry Simmons of Ames bought horses. Peter Hermanson relieved Gilbert agent during a Des Moines visit and will soon be an operator.
The Slater News notes Miss Nellie Thompson daughter of K B Thompson entertained several young friends for her ninth birthday. Also brief notices report the News editor is summoned to Vinton Ohio by a serious illness of an only brother and that T N Thompson died at his home near Slater on March 31.
Geo Maxwell of Ames visits town. revival closings. teachers association events. new residences and a business building planned. Residents travel to Boone Chicago and Des Moines. several say goodbye or return. Cambridge enrolls 130 students for March end with 85 average. local visits and family gatherings noted.
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