New house for rent and local notices in Ames paper
The paper notes a new house for rent by W Hurerr and a debt settlement for the late Chamberlain Clark firm. Kellogg street sidewalk assessment No 57 appears. Joux Coux begins brick yard work at Story City Monday. New Milwaukee pots arrive at Bixcham Co. Geones Frances buys a road horse for Chicago market. Justice Courts are quiet after a busy winter. Arcadia Lodge holds a third degree. Hvan Comprox offers photo work info. Porter excavating a cellar at his Creamery location near Jacob Erb. Geo W Asht on returns to Ames from Boonsboro for schooling until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joux Coux
Story City
Cooley Creamer Used For Dairy Business By C D Allen
A reader notes C D Allen has purchased Cooley Creamer for summer dairy use and promises a report on its merits. The letter questions sidewalk nails protruding into daylight and urges they be driven down to prevent toe stabbings from hidden obstructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooley Creamer
C. D. Allen
Eng
Local man sues Hawkeye Insurance over burned farm house
J. A. Firenpatrick has commenced suit against Hawkeye Insurance Company of Des Moines seeking payment of insurance on his farm house destroyed by fire last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Firenpatrick
Hawkeye Insurance Company
Des Moines
Local Improvements Reported in Mitsorp Township
Eddy completed a sizable addition to his home while M. Hemstreet erected and painted a new picket fence around his residence. The Mitsorp township treasury holds funds ample to run the school nearly another year, though a strong levy was approved at a late meeting, causing some dissatisfaction among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol. Eddy
M. Hemstreet
Mitsorp Township
Special Council Meeting On Assessment Grievances
A special council meeting will be held Monday evening for residents who feel they have been unjustly assessed. Those affected may appear to present their case and seek redress.
Basket Meeting At Enterprise School House
An all day basket meeting led by Rev. I. Reid of Nevada will be at the Enterprise School House in Grant township next Sabbath April 30. All are welcome to seek the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Also Wa. Hoverr announces a No. 1 shoe-maker now available to make all kinds of boots and shoes at prices to suit the times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
I. Reid
Nevada
Enterprise School
Grant Township
Hamilton
C. D. Norman
Clinton
Lawber
Main Street
O. D. Norman
Ag’t
William Clark succeeds Chamberlain and Clark in business
A notice notes William Clark becomes successor and plans to run a casual business sharing benefits with patrons. The item also mentions Rev. Me. Jouxson a colored preacher at the Baptist church over the weekend and Prof. Williams a billiard expert performing at Shore's place Tuesday night. Al. Virdin comments on the growing number of boys in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clark
Chamberlain & Clark
Me. Jouxson
Baptist Church
Williams
Shore's Place
al. Virdin
Sporteman's Club Organizing Meeting Held
A preliminary meeting was held Monday evening at G. A. Underwood's office to organize a sporteman's club. A sizable attendance participated and the gathering adjourned to Tuesday evening for further invitations to all interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporteman’s Club
G. A. Underwood
Sporteman
Incipient Fire and Missing Suspect A. J. Miller
A house fire in Ames started Monday evening from a defective flue and was extinguished with little damage. Marshal Shockley of Sheffield arrested A. J. Miller on a telegram warrant, but the officer did not arrive as expected. A grieving woman seeks Miller near Des Moines after he remained missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis DeLorme
Sheffield
Illinois
Marshal Shockley
A. J. Miller
Ames
Des Moines
Delinquent Taxes Discussion At City Council Meeting
The council discussed delinquent personal property taxes and urged the Mayor to confer with Treasurer King about forcing payment by residents who owe county taxes. It was noted that some 1877 taxes remain unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Easter Sermon Draws Large Audience at the College
Prof Wynn gave an eloquent Easter discourse in the College chapel last Sunday with an appreciative crowd. The sermon and the occasion's music nearly were delivered a week earlier due to some city families missing almanacs.
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Wynn
Chappel
Loretta McCoxsant Dies Suddenly in Indian Creek
Miss Loretta McCoxsant daughter of Alex McVonnell of Indian Creek township died suddenly last Saturday from heart disease after rising from a sewing machine and collapsing in a spasm. She expired within thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta McCoxsant
Alex McVonnell
Indian Creek Township
Olive Kingsbury Dead at Eighteen
Wednesday afternoon quick consumption claimed Olive Kingsbury daughter of Leland Kingsbury aged eighteen. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Friday afternoon and a large crowd followed the remains to the grave.
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Olive
Leland Kingsbury
Miss Olive
The
Baptist Church
Card of Thanks from the Evans family
The children of the late Mrs. Evans express gratitude to Ames friends for comforting assistance and kindness at their mother’s burial and final resting place.
Temperance row in Ogden over liquor bill
In Ogden a man bought a small cask of whisky in Chicago for personal use. The bill was sent to a prominent local temperance worker for collection. The purchaser paid and wrote to the house complaining but the firm defended the action noting the collection agent had bought a similar keg himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Chicago
Boone Democrat
My Suds Exclamation Grips College Laundry Lines
A visitor notes that college laundry poles aren’t perfectly aligned yet clothes dry, as Mrs Welch’s domestic economy class emphasizes wash-day. The phrase My Suds Oh my suds has become a familiar exclamation among the young ladies.
Ames Business Growth Encourages Railroad Expansions
Ames shows steady growth as rail firms expand facilities. The Northwestern Company added freight space and enlarged passenger rooms and will install a new forty car siding. D. M. and M. Company lengthen transfer track while Northwestern extends its transfer area.
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Ames
Northwestern Company
Northwestern
Treasurer King Replaces Bonds For County Savings
Treasurer King swapped $25 000 of Story County Court House bonds at 10 percent for the same amount in 7 percent bonds. Annual interest savings total $750, with projected seven year run giving $2 250 in total. The exchange, urged for months by King, credits him with the county's gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Story County Court House
Expense Cuts at College Dormitory for 1879
At the December 3, 1878 meeting, Trustees reduced student board and lodging costs by 54 cents a week. New 1879 rates: fires and lights 40 cents per week, board 2 dollars per week, incidentals 4 cents per week, total weekly reduction 4 dollars 26 cents. Room rent per term ranges from 1 to 3 dollars, with total charges stated at 8 dollars to 3.50. A note calls this a mathematical enigma meant for freshmen. other students may skip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Aurora
Spring Millinery by M. and A. J. Sweeney Offers New Racks
In the spring season the Sweeney millinery rooms showcase hats laces ribbons and flowers arranged to mimic nature. The neatly assembled head coverings highlight art and fashion with inviting rooms in the brick block two doors west of the elevator.
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Nature
M.& A. J. Sweeney
M.& A. J. Sweenser
Personal mention at Boonsboro schools ends vacation
Prof Ashton, Boonsboro principal, departs for his Ames home to spend the vacation. He praises his pupils and the school year, while patrons and students speak highly of him. The Boonsboro School Board renewed his contract for another year, signaling a successful year.
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Prof
Ashton
Boonsboro
Ames
Boone
H. P. Lods
Perry
C. E. Hunt
Bellevue
Louis de Lorme
Callanan
M. Chaney
J. M. Turner
George Barses
Colorado
O. M. Schee
Kansas City Co
G. A. Underwoods
Sudden Death of Mrs Milton Evans at Home
Mrs. Milton Evans of Milton Evans aged 47 died suddenly Sunday morning while preparing breakfast. She had been unwell recently but felt unusually well the day before. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon with Elder D. R. Lucas of Des Moines officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Evans
Baptist Church
D. R. Lucas
Des Moines
Three Children Poisoned by Wild Parsnip Roots
Three Thomson children living on Ole K Hill's farm near Soper's Mill ingested wild parsnip roots. Two daughters aged six and five died soon after, while the boy, though surprised and in agony, survived after doctors treated him.
Counting the Cost of New Farm Tools
The piece reports a farmer’s remark that a cream separator cost 35 dollars and notes farmers often resist paying for labor saving devices for the home, while readily buying high priced cultivators. It urges weighing cost against expected returns and argues for adopting dairy and farming innovations to stay competitive.
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C. D. Allen
Sounds from the College Chapel and campus notes
Chapel services drew Ames residents for Easter Sunday with Prof Wynn and the college choir delivering fine sermons and music. Miss Carter led chapel dissertations while Gen Geddes’ daughter Patricia visited. Senior Field directs the hay foot etrow foot drill with sword exercises shaping up.
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Prof. Stanton
Tony
Miss Carter
Gen Geddes
Patricia
Hayfoot
A Question of Some Importance to Story County Land Owners
A Story County notice warns landowners of title issues and potential government claims. It notes many patents are not issued or withheld and cites Fr. A. McLain as an example when Washington notified government title remains withheld on a valuable 80 acre tract.
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McLain
Mr. McLain
Des Moines
Railroad Land Company
Washington
Story County
U.S. Land Office
Fr. A. McLain
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R. R
D. M
Luava Ames
Saaspeda
Callsnai
CAGO
Northwest
C. B. Atkins
Gen
Atlantic Express
Fr’t. & Acco
Mail & Express
Pacific Express
Sxixyrz
Fairchild
Ician and Surgeon
Iowa
Booth’s Block
Eat
P. U
Bradley & Templeton, Ysicians and Surgeons
West
A. Meredits
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Ames, Laws
Tilden & McLain’s
Beverly
A. M
Quondegs Street
E. D. Andruss
Masonic
Acadia Lodge NO. 249
F. & A. Masons
A. O. Duezwoern
W. M. J. Einst
MES Lodge
Biasonic Ha'i
J. K. Macomszn
M. Sorex
Joan L. Stevens
Lucas’ Bank
Rainbolt & Barnes
Laws
Greeley
Onondaga Street
W. Dyer
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Dyer & Fitch
Atrick
BAW
Ate
United States
Opera Block
G A Underwood
Luvas' Bant
Ames, Story Co
Cyrus E. Turner
Ttorney
LAW and Notary FA Public
Intellicencen Block
W. H
T.C. McCall
D. Thompson
McCall & Thompson, AW
A. BE. Lucas
A. Fitchpatrick
Fitchpatrick & Lucas
Xaminers
Story County Abstract Books
Loaas
Story Co
Nichols & Maxwell, Ivery and Feed Stable
Des Omnes
Geir
Peterman
Bingham & Co's
Oman
Colama
George H. Thayer
M. E. Church
Shiloh
Dre
Matchett & France
Thomas & McLain
Boschees German
Rosebee
Sdiion
Themes
Home News
W. Hurerr
Ser
Wm. Clark
Kellogg Street
Milwaukee
Bixcham & Co's
D. N. Maxwell
H. P. McLary
Geones Frances
Arcadia Lodge
Hvan Comprox
Porter
Jacob Erb
Geo. W. AsHton
Ames Business Growth
Ening Aate
Ay Eliza
Profs. Wynn
Fox
Prof. Wynn
Sophmore
Welch
Prof. Budd
Giles Coox
L. van Dusen
Canton
Binenam & Co
College Farm
J. L. Bupp
Erb
W.G. Wright
C.D. Norman
Jay
E.R. ChamBelain
Cragx
L. A. College
J. C. Hiart
W. W. Wueetar
Ames Lows
the Grocer
LWADS
THEM
STAT
Frremaraicn & Locas
Pension Office
Frazier
Owa
Bradley
Cella
Rio
Thayers
City Bakery
Nuts. &c. Choice
J. J. Bousquet
Universal Lunch Room OF
E. Hirsh
N. Y
East
Hemstreet
Chaney
M. Hemstreer
H. S. Goble
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Onondaga and
Douglass Streets
W. SimnceReam
Aia Salisbury & Evans
Thomas, Soper & Son
Nichols
Maxwele Proprietors OF
Livery Feed Stable
City Dray Line
Nichots & Maxwell
U. S
Europe
A. J. Harvey
Cashie
D.N. Maxwell
Harness Shop
R. Ross
Hugh Compton
Calim
Apeglowe
Times
South Side
Onondaga
DRO CS
William Elsie
B. Rhad
Milford
C. Lamb & Sons
Pine
New York
John Elliott
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