Local Correspondence From Story City Notes Social Happenings
Hudson Bros publishes correspondence from Story City listing visits and travel. Fred Barkhurst of Stanhope visits the Kelleys. C J Charleson heads to Idaho. George Wicks visits from northern Iowa. W M Nelson returns from Chicago. Hoppman and Fuller families visit Ellsworth and Rosendale areas. Community events include a lemonade contest and maple sugar stir. Local commerce mentions Ross brothers store preparations and upcoming wagon run by Frank Billings.
Pleasant Grove Easter Services Mark Pleasant Gathering
Rain slowed meetings but Easter services in the M E church drew good crowd. Music featured Miss Lena Sanders and a duet by Blanche and Cora Sowers with readings and an organ solo by Genevieve Minkler. Local residents attended including Miss Maggie Shattuck visiting Ames, and families like Noble, Sanders, and Kimble noted in the pleasant community update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Pleasant Grove
Lena Sanders
E. W. Sanders
J. W. Bateman
Blanche
Cora Sowers
Fred Ballard
Willie Smith
Myrtle Sowers
Warren Minkler
Angel
Genevieve Minkler
G. D. Gunn
E. W. Kimble
Bateman
The Rebel Spy produced by Ames home talent
A Thursday night Ames performance of The Rebel Spy drew a good crowd and earned fifty dollars for the Women's Relief Corps. Critics praised Geo. Baker and Sid Hamilton while damning the lead actor for profanity and weak delivery. A college girls drill under General Lincoln and a college orchestra were highlights with prizes awarded to Florence Wright and D. G. Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Lincoln
Kimmell
Geo. Baker
Sid. Hamilton
Women’s Relief Corps’ Treasury
Alll
Florence Wright
D. G. Ferguson
Town fortunes rise as work resumes after rain
Thomas Olsons began his cellar but halted work awaiting dried excavation. Farmers rush to prepare for another crop. Postmaster Smith returns from Davenport ill and may cling to old medicine. Orlin Gilbert builds a cistern while Oliver uses a new team. Creamery and implement dealers report solid business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Olsons
Council Meeting Yields Little Action and New Ordinance Passed
The Monday council session produced little business with no bills and no progress on the Electric light project. Prof. Marston reported on the South side sewer and his repair suggestions were approved. A tramp ordinance was prepared and passed. The board of equalization kept John Lornsdorf’s 1895 valuation, while L. H. Bingham & Co. saw its assessment reduced from 1000 to 700. The meeting adjourned to meet again in one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marston
South Side
Sies
Board of Equalization
John Lornsdorf
L. H. Bingham & Co
Soper's offers fine dinner sets and shoes in new arrivals
Mackinishes a good assortment at Soper's features a Perfect dinner set crate. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy provides prompt relief for bilious colic and may prevent attacks when used early. 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by druggists. CANIER Bros. & Herman sell 20th century shoes. Irwin Randall & Co. to reveal something new. Two cans of Yellow Peaches or Bartlett Pears 25c at AYRAMS Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Ayrams Bros
Probate notice for Daniel Cramblit last will
In Story and Story County Iowa District Court a will of Daniel Cramblit is on file for probate. Hearing set for May 6 1896 at Nevada Iowa to determine acceptance of the will. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be proven as decedent's last will. Clerk C Hamilton signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Story County
District Court
Said
Daniel Cramblit
Said County
Nevada
A. D
C. Hamilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Intelligencer
Hudson Bros. Publishers
Story City
Fred Barkhurst
Stanhope
Mrs. Kelley
C. J. Charleson
Idaho
George Wicks
W.M. Nelson
Chicago
F. A. Fuller
J. Carpenter
Tom Mikkleson
Rosendale
Charley Wier
Rev. Mikkleson
Dug Doolittle
Des Moines
George Wiggins
T. B. Mikkleson
Mr. S. R. Corneliassen
Ontario
Ross Brothers
Frank Billings
John Walker
J. Baugham
Mary Ross
Britt
John Ross
H. Baughman
Oss Freed
John Scott
Maggie Shattuck
Laura Noble
Jim Noble
Banks
E. W. and
Frank Sanders
John Coull
Milford
Charley Sowers
Charley
Mar
M. W. Tempisten
Briley Bros
League and Endeavor
Christian Churches
Skunk
Supers
Gilbert
Mr. Oliver
Soper’s
Tre Farr
Canier Bro’s. & Herman
Entity New, Irwin, Randall & Co
L. M. Bosworth
Idea Bros
Queensware
W. Are
Jersey
Just
J. Jacobs, Erg
N. B
Loughran Machine G
Motor Line
A. P. Sawyer
M. S. Brook, Bronson
Bethel Branch
Mich
D. D. Bales
Miller Ooser’s
G. L. Price
Optician
the West Hotel
Canier Bros. & Herman’s
Mudgeon
Don
Pou
Dudgeon
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