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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1894
Page
7
A stream of short business and social items from Ames covers visits by Mrs. Whitaker Mrs. Gilbert and family trips to Des Moines Boone and Nevada, arrivals by Auditor C G McCarthy and Capt I L Smith, a dance with Maime McCarthy friends and a major crowd to hear violinist Remenyi.
A store invites you to visit its bright clean shop to trade confidently. Shoppers can select fresh, clean goods and have grocery orders filled correctly and promptly. Courteous treatment is promised to all customers whether they buy or not.
William Cummings dies after an intestinal obstruction following surgery at his residence near the motor line depot. Funeral services held, with Ames residents attending, as city council proceedings cover sidewalks, water works, street extensions, and church union plans amid a busy civic agenda.
Miss Harriett Sheldon mourns the loss of her white Spitz Nip a famed town character for years. Nip once belonged to Jim Long the wheelwright who traded him for a pig. The dog enjoyed coaxing and provoking other canines to fight and would march home after begging meat from friends. Nip died at about ten years old of natural causes.
The Friday show at the opera house sparked continuous merriment from curtain up to late. Giles Button and Du Funny drew roaring laughter with pie antics that left the crowd in near splits.
The council cuts poll tax from $3 to $2.50 hoping to boost revenue and curb poor work. Honor to Geo H Maxwell grows as Dakota trip notes the council will name the new north street Maxwell street for land donation. Senator Boardman provides official register and railroad map, aiding navigation.
Mr and Mrs Chas Arnold host a visiting boy Tuesday night and express pleasure at his staying We note a subscription list revision inviting those who have paid since Jan 1 1894 to review their tags and report any errors
The G. A. R. post and likely the W. R. C. will attend memorial services at the Baptist church Sunday morning May 27. Rev. T. M. Rickman will preach and conduct the exercises.
The Tilden estate has finished fitting the room west of their store and will move in stock of clothing and gents furnishing goods. They plan an inviting display to attract customers and strive for a full share of this trade segment.
Trunks and valises at E M Soper's. Keystone Woven Wire fence from M W Templeton and Dr H M Templeton. Yankee and Laundry American sugar plows by Loughran Macube Co. Underwear and refrigerators at Soper's. Thurston and Graham. Mrs E J Scott sells belongings. Tildens expand to a larger two story store room inviting patronage.
For fruit trees evergreens ornamental trees shrubbery and small fruits send in your orders to A. J. GRAVES & SON. Working driving and dress gloves at E. M. Soper's.
A black robe lined with yellow and bird figures was reported last Friday night between town and Dan McCarthy's residence. The notice promises return and reward to BEN BRENNEMAN if found.
G Newman, the oil man, will call for repair or cleaning of gasoline stoves and return them. He promises good work at reasonable rates and asks customers to call when they hear the bell clang. The ad also notes hardware, buggies, Studebaker and Henny models at Ze nor's.
Local ads include Hats and caps at E. M. Soper's and good plow shoes at Tilden's. Thurston & Graham offer Odontunder gas stove. No-to-bac tobacco cure sold by Sterling Remedy Co. Hebra's Viola cream at L. M. Kosworth's. Patent ideas discussed with DuBois & DuBois in Washington, D. C.
Rev Mr Mitchell will speak Monday evening at 7 30 in the Congregational lecture room on the Chautauqua Assembly work at Colfax. All interested are invited to attend. John Kintzley renovated the basement under Bingham Co store for a barber shop adding a tub and wash basin. Bert Crambier is supervising. A severe storm last week brought high wind rain and hail with many windows broken and east winds shifting to north.
Local school reopens with Miss Wright returning as teacher. The creamery opens April fourth. Delegates Miss Ida Gretten and Maas Jessie Wilson attend C E convention in Nevada. Miss Benson returns from Kansas teaching. Various residents and students mentioned with campus events, deaths, repairs and social activities. The Ames college community hosts concerts, drills, debates, and a range of personal notices.
Advertising note urging readers to contact Loughran Machine Co for savings on implements buggies bicycles and related equipment.
The firm Thurston Swan & Co is dissolved due to the death of Thos T Swan on Feb 27 1894. Jas H Swan is appointed administrator of Thos T Swans estate by Story County Iowa district court and all debts and claims must be presented for settlement.
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