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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
4
Gilbert friends gather after a busy start to the week with Harry Guild, B. J. Hoagland, E. Totten and A. B. Kibbee among residents moving or shipping. The P. P. P. P. show draws fair attendance and a sense of community pride persists despite distances and farewells.
Mrs E Mac Dunn spent Sunday with her parents and relatives in Ames. Alba and Mrs Persons recovered enough to visit Ames before returning to Chicago. O B of Muddy visited. Miss Clara Hamm returned from Marshalltown. Miss Della Harrison of Nevada begins teaching near Kelley. The Copestakes attend a Dr Copestake lecture. Houghton of Boone visited. Rev McDougall was an Ames caller. Mira Copestake visited. J F Gossard opened a meat market. Marie Rowland visits Mrs Winsett in Ames. Oliver family visiting Gilbert. moving to Cummins next week. Advertisement for houses and lots by Smith & Cramer. Dixie Jubilee Singers to perform at M E church. recommendation letter praises the group. Resolutions from National Aid Association Lodge No 390 mourn the death of Mrs Davie Kegley and drape charter in mourning for 30 days. Card of thanks from T J Kegley family for kindness during illness and death.
Bright clean timothy hay for sale in barn offered by A E Starter. Suitable for feeding horses and livestock. Price and quantity available by inquiry. Located at the barn.
Mrs Davie Wood Kegley wife of T J Kegley born July 31 1856 died April 5 1901 at home six miles southwest of Ames aged 44 years 8 months 5 days Survived by husband eight children and two who died in infancy Funeral at home conducted by Rev Baxter member of church attended by many friends and the National Aid Association Tribute notes her devoted wife mother and neighbor life and influence The babe went before her to the land of rest The writer recalls her cheerful smile and helping hand throughout a busy home life
Grocerymen join with O R Holdridge to handle deliveries after April 15 1901. Deliveries depart Main street at 8 am 10 am 2 pm and 4 30 pm with orders due before each departure. Also two south side meat markets are included in this arrangement.
On Tuesday afternoon James E. Huntley and Ora Myers joined in marriage at the bride’s mother's home in west Ames with a small gathering. Huntley, proprietor of the Arcade restaurant, is described as a young man of good habits, and Ora Myers as a worthy young woman. Their friends convey best wishes for happiness and success.
The California Tourist Car runs from Minneapolis to Los Angeles starting March 5 1901 with a gas lighted Pullman car. Cal will operate on Tuesdays weekly instead of Wednesdays. Low one way rates apply on Tuesdays until April 30 1901. Contact Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
A brief notice highlights Banker's Accident Insurance Co. as the most reliable insurer, emphasizing stable coverage and trusted service.
William Savory of Warrington says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his wife of chronic bronchitis after six years of illness. He claims it saved her life and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Marion Rooke, manager for T. M. Thompson, importer of fine millinery at 1658 Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, says a severe cold kept her awake and away from work. After seeing a milliner’s quick relief from Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy she bought it and is now fully well. For sale by all druggists.
Mr D N Sinks of Troy Ohio reports severe rheumatism in arm and shoulder eased quickly by Chamberlains Pain Balm after druggist Geo F Parsons Co recommended it. He praises the liniment as best for muscular rheumatism and has told friends. Also advertised are canned fruit bargains 15¢ per Bib can.
An insurance notice claims the Iowa Tornado Association formed in 1884 holds over 80 million at risk with 56 thousand paid in losses in two years. It touts the Iowa town mutual in its ninth year with only two assessments and advertises saving half the cost versus other lines. Inquiries directed to 513 A. J. Graves, Agt.
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