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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1894
Page
5
A 1863 autumn tale recalls two sutlers in Catletts Va trading with a battery amid looming army moves. Soldiers overwhelmed the tent stock, bags, and boots as theft ran rampant, with guards thwarting some grabs while men paid high prices for goods. The scene ends with a mix of humor and cautionary loss.
An 1868 British exhibition featured a flying locomotive that appeared to promise future success. Observers noted its potential for propulsion and public interest grew as engineers praised the concept's novelty. The display sparked discussion on the feasibility of airborne trains and future transportation innovations.
A Civil War account describing the Crenshaw battery of Pegram's battalion under Gen. Harry Heth at Spotsylvania in May 1864. Gen. Jubal Early questions orders as artillery moves, a shell explodes near a caisson, driver Chew Coleman preserves the team, and brave acts by cannoneers are recounted with vivid detail.
A Nashville duel ends when a colonel refuses to shoot after a distress signal reveals a secret oath. Dr. Kellar uncovers the truth, exposing a cowardly major and clearing the brave colonel posthumously. The tale unfolds with war era intrigue and a surgeon's pursuit of justice.
In the mountains near Casey's Knob Maryland Jerry Reese recalls a large patriarchal family. His father had three wives producing eight sons per wife totaling twenty four. Twelve sons served in the Union army during the Civil War and eleven were killed or wounded at Bull Run and Antietam. Jerry was wounded at Antietam. The remaining brothers fought for the Confederacy and are presumed among the unknown dead.
Cuaries Ryland deserted from light dragoons and joined the U S army in 1861 as Charles White. He earned a pension until his death near Attleboro where he was buried under the name Charles Ryland. His widow cannot obtain a pension because common law denies the enlistment under that name and the death of Charles White is unproven.
General Joss Barty stood as a rare Confederate figure who refused to forget the war’s end. He persistently declined postwar courtesies from the North and remained steadfast in his obdurate stance until his death.
The Iowa State Executive Council released its annual railway assessment summary showing net regional changes. Increases and decreases are listed for lines including Albia and Centerville, Burlington and Northwestern, Chicago and Northwestern, Chicago Great Western, and others with a net increase of 6.91 and the 1893 valuation at 44,809,794 dollars.
Andrew Senswald was arrested on a coroner's warrant for the murder of Andrew Holstad and jailed in North Wood county jail. Three weeks earlier an uninvited youth disrupted a dance, approached from outside, and a clash followed during which Senswald struck Holstad with a club, causing his death.
A large west Knoxville school building was nearly destroyed by a fire that began in the roof. The rooms held many small children but teachers and firemen evacuated them safely, with the lower story saved despite the intense effort. Insurance covers over $8,000 of the loss.
Ottumwa reports a jury bribery sensation linked to undertaker E. E. Harned who sued for 500 funeral expenses. It is alleged a bailiff intercepted letters to jurors promising settlement, with letters and evidence in the hands of the grand jury for investigation.
Farmers in Mahaska county report three quarters of oat acreage sown, with freezing weather likely to require resowing. About half of the potato crop planted and may need replanting. Early fruit crop ruined and fair wheat also damaged.
Andrew Lenswold was arrested and charged with murder of Andrew Holstad after Lenswold, offended by Holstad not being invited to a neighborhood dance near Northwood, invited him out and struck him on the head with a club. The incident occurred three weeks after the dance and the assault led to Holstad's death.
Joe Ballou was arrested for the murder of Joe Tiffany in Fort Dodge. He was last seen driving away with Tiffany and returned alone to the livery barn where the team was secured. A revolver matching the bullet found in Tiffany’s body was in Ballou’s possession.
R G Dun reports continued improvement after the veto and house sustainment. Failures drop sharply from January to March with lower commercial liabilities, signaling healthier liquidation progress since 1893. Wheat corn pork and lard move on mixed news as nationwide strikes expand and bank clearings show small gains but remain weak versus last year.
A design column shows two home built slop carts using a barrel. One uses an axle of 2x8 oak with two handles and a square 2x2 frame to hold the barrel, plus cleats to prevent slip and legs for support. The second uses four 2x4 timbers mortised into a square frame with wheels attached to mid side pieces, plus hickory pegs and legs.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on April 9 the great coke strike ends with a disastrous defeat for the workers. Hungarian and Slavic leaders claim a conspiracy by Irish and German elements to expel Hungarians from the coke region. Wages declined since workers were brought in twelve years ago to break the strike. Irish leaders dominate the movement while about 1500 Irish workers refuse to join. Germans stay apart. Hungarians accuse instigators of riots to fuel anti Hungarian prejudice and expulsion.
George Ashworth, a farm hand near Somerset in Warren county, reportedly shot Mrs. Mason after she repulsed advances. He was last seen near the Madison county line, with authorities pursuing him as a probable killer.
Henry Downey an agent for McFarlin Grain was found dead in his Churdan office with a bullet wound and a revolver nearby. Authorities believe he died by his own hand due to despondency over an apparently incurable facial cancer.
A roundup of local misfortunes and legal moves across Iowa includes Jerry Thompson injured at Plymouth roller mills Le Mars Emma Irwin nearly dies after inhaling chloroform in Creston R C Pratt begins 50 000 dam ages suit against Rock Island for W H Stone estate death at Anita A barn fire near Paton kills horses and gear Harvey Ernest killed boarding a freight near Mignon a memorial for Judge J W McDill Shenandoah college closes winter term Frank M Lyon dies by suicide Two Shrack brothers set hunting records in Wapsie John Ballou arrested in Chicago for Fort Dodge murder Grandview youth dies near horse A Creston runaway injures F A Norton Artesian well in Howard county Congressman Updegraff notes cadet vacancy West Point W H Hammond dies after wagon accident Sheldon roller mills seek receiver for 50 000 loss Sioux City trustees accused of bribery Grand jury to probe Fire at Creston Globe bottling works 2000 loss Charles City divorce granted to George P Smith
An armed mob battered down the jail walls in Greensboro Georgia after a black suspect was jailed for assaulting Chambers a white woman. The sheriff telegraphed for help and the governor sent troops, but the mob lynched the prisoner before they arrived.
This article outlines a method to fatten calves using skim-milk and grain. Begin with some new milk, gradually switch to skim-milk, and feed 7 pounds of corn meal with 1 pound linseed meal as a fat substitute. Emphasizes careful feeding, hay access, shelter from overfeeding, gradual increase near market, and watchful management by the feeder. J. P. Roberts, Director Cornell Exp. Sta.
Former Detroit city treasurer Thomas P. Tuite who fled with 15 500 dollars in city funds was arraigned in the Tombs court after arrest in New York. An officer began the trip to Detroit with Tuite in custody at 2 pm, and he will be surrendered to Michigan authorities.
Keep pasture water pure by isolating springs from cattle from the basin. Build a roofed spring house and pipe water to a trough below to prevent contamination, keep water cooler in summer and warmer in winter for winter stock use.
Arthur Laperle shot and killed Mrs Emma Levi at 474 Warren Avenue Caicaco then killed himself. The depraved act occurred about 9 PM Friday. Laperle, reportedly intoxicated, had sought Mrs Levi who had divorced her first husband. Family cited alienation and his stimulant use as motive. Authorities expect Laperle to die from injuries.
Statistics from Ellis Island show a sharp drop in arrivals over the last three months. The quarter total is 29,292 compared with 49,626 a year ago, a decrease near 40 percent. Italians account for forty percent of entrants since January 1, with less than one percent speaking English among the rest.
A peasant girl laments the absence of her lover who has joined the army for three years. A pastor consoles her promising the wait will end, yet she worries another suitor may marry her in the interim. The exchange appears in Blaetter.
The passage claims freshers in lowlands provoke miasma and malaria led illnesses and asserts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters defense against chills fever bilious remittent and other malarial forms. It also markets it for rheumatic kidney complaints dyspepsia constipation and nervousness urging regular use.
Move to Nebraska before land prices rise and receive a free pamphlet from J. Francis of the Burlington Route in Omaha. The pamphlet covers all you need to know to become a farm owner.
A fragment shows Mrs Nurich discussing etchings and noting her new cook lacks knowledge about preparing them. The snippet hints at domestic scene dynamics and learning curves in the kitchen.
Fragmentary advertisement notes a remedy called Brown's Browchia TrocaEs for bronchial affections and coughs. It mentions a price of 25 cents and reflects an old medical product pitch with limited legible details.
An old Washington Star quotation features Uncle Eben arguing that contentment must be earned through hard work, criticizing laziness as the opposite of virtue. The local dialect emphasizes discipline and effort as keys to fulfillment.
A featured show titled Darkest Russia will open at McVicker’s in Chicago on Monday evening April 9 and run for weeks. Tickets are available by mail.
An eastern judge discusses the degree of justifiable homicide in a case where a man is alleged to have killed himself or in college, with the Plaindealer reporting the controversial reasoning.
A collection of brief newspaper quips from Louisville Courier Philadelphia Record No. Y Press and Elmira Gazette. The lines poke gentle fun at manners speech and social miscues with witty one liners and playful wordplay.
A portion of Africa, Pondoland, covering 3900 square miles with about 200000 inhabitants, has been annexed by Great Britain. The move follows imperial expansion and expands British territorial holdings.
William Newby alias Rickety Dan Benton the pension claimant gave himself into U S marshal custody in Springfield NL on April 9 and awaits a possible new trial by writ of error before Judge Allen. a new trial request was refused by the U S Supreme Court.
In Rockrorp Newfoundland on April 9 the assignee of the Rock River Planing Mill company winds up affairs and declares a six cent per dollar dividend for creditors.
Hon W W Rawson of Arlington Mass reports a five day gain per crop from electric lighting, enough to cover season costs and yield extra profit. Cornell's Pr Bailey notes glass roofs modify light effects, shielding young plants from naked light. five hours per night at twelve feet speeds maturity by a week or ten days but harms new transplants.
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