Fatal Conductor Dies After Coal Creek Accident At Cole
Conductor Harry Taylor died after a work train accident at Cole Iowa in April 1900. A tie near the track struck the foot board, the engine crushed both legs, and he died at Boone after doctors ruled no help possible. Mrs. Taylor and children learned of the tragedy. this followed another fatal Cole incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Taylor
Cole
Dr. Templeton
Boone
Taylor
Boone Hospital
Clinton
Cattle shipments and local notes from town weekly
E A Crane shipped three car loads of fine fat cattle to Chicago last Wednesday. Farmers sow oats this week. Rev Conrad and Hand visit nearby towns while new houses rise and a MWA camp forms. A survey party tracks railroad work and a lime plaster stock is built near the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Crane
Frank Gerbracht
Des Moines
H. J. Shutes
Cev. A. Conrad
Glidden
Nebraska
Rev. Hand
Omaha
R. W. Crane
Chicago
Early potatoes advertised by Miller in Ohio seed listings
T. J. Miller & Son promotes Early Ohio and Early Rose seed potatoes. The brief listing notes seed availability and the seller name, reflecting a local agricultural advertising item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
T. J. Miller & Son
Vegetable garden study from Ames bulletin
The Agricultural Experiment Station at Ames Iowa issues a bulletin on growing vegetables for the family table. It details experiences with lima beans cucumbers tomatoes eggplant and sweet potatoes and urges farmers to obtain the bulletin from the station director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hom
Ames
Agricultural Experiment ‘Station
Iowa
Ward Primaries in Ames and Surrounding Areas
Republicans in multiple wards within Ames schedule primaries and caucuses for Saturday April 21. Activities include selecting committee members and delegates to the county convention at various local venues from morning to early evening.
Franklin Township Republican Primary Notice
The Franklin township republican primary will be held at Gilbert Station on Saturday April 21. Caucus to name delegates and township committeeman from 2 to 3 pm. Primary to nominate candidates for county offices and for the Seventh Canal District will be held from 5 pm onward. R W Lipps, Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankin Township
Franklin Township
Gilbert Station
Canan
Washington Primary Precinct Electors Pickup In Ames
The republican electors of Washington precinct are notified of a primary election in Ames at Hem street and Campbell on Saturday April 21 1960 from 3 to 6 PM to nominate candidates for county and seventh district Congress. A caucus will be held at 4 PM to choose precinct committeeman four delegates and to transact other business before the caucus. 62-2 H. CuristTMan Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blicans
Azural
Ees
Ames Third Ward
Butler's Wagon Shop
Ames
Nevada
Land Ward
R. F. Hopson
H. Munn
Washington
Washington Preccinet
Hemstreet & Campbell
Lost Purse And Various Ads In Ames Area
A notice seeks the return of a lost purse between Ames and the east railroad bridge or in Ames with a reward at this office. Also multiple local ads list building lots for sale J W Adams canned goods Golden brand and New York packing J W Adams asparagus tips T J Miller & Son books at Tilden Loughran and Spring & Son Iowa manufactured buggy or wagon. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised by a Des Moines resident and a Card of Thanks to the remedy. Jersey heifer for sale by John E Butler and other local business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
East R. R. Bridge
Remedial Aid Ended Severe Stomach Pain Overnight
G H Wilson a liveryman from Burgettstown Washington Co Pa says a dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved his night of pain. He praises Miller McCurdy s drug store for recommending it and notes he would not be without it at home. The remedy is available from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. A. Babcock
Eric, Pa
Miller & McCurdy
G. H. Wilson
Liverymaan
Burgettstown
Washington Co
City Sees Geyser Like Watkins Well Discovery
Story City officials report discovering a geyser in the new town well. Water fills a six inch pipe and rises over 15 feet above ground, sparking comparisons to the famed Watkins Well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Story City Messenger
Notice for Bids on School House and Site Ames IA
The Independent School District of Ames Iowa invites bids for the north half of lots one and two and lot three in Block ten of the original town of Ames known as Church School property. Bids for the school and for the lots alone or for the building alone will be received at the secretary's Ames office until 2 PM May 4 1900. The board may reject any or all bids and sale terms will be written and on file after April 20 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Ames
Iowa
Church
Notice to Contractors for Ames High School heating plant
Notice invites bids for furnishing a heating plant for the Ames Iowa High School building. Bids due by 2 PM May 4 1900 at the Ames office. Plans available after April 20 1900. Bidder must include a $10000 certified check to Ben Read.
Proposals for Enlarging the Ames High School Building
Notice from the Independent School District of Ames Story County Iowa seeking bids to repair and enlarge the high school. Bids due May 4 1900 at 2 pm. contract awarded to lowest bidder. Plans on file April 20 1900. check for 200 dollars to Ben Read president. Work to begin June 1 1900 with completion required by August 20 1900.
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Ogoy
Independent
Ames
Story County
Iowa
Frank Feidler
Ottawawa
Ben Read
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Trupen & Loughran
Munn’s
Opp Fellows
Northwestern
Tilden & Loughran
Oullins
Marshalong Farm
Oor Farm
Oni
Botneras
Broomfield
Stuck
BT Br
BT BO
Serer & Hussey
Cook
Uror
Constable
Trustee
Emma L
Oh & & Klove
Mdse Oh & Jail
Mares Miise
Nkelbarger
Sorger & K
As Farm
Berger & King Lumber
Acessor Sior
Lex
Labor
Aring
Bk’s
Bik’s
Mdse Poor
Dr J
Med
Witness
Staminary
Alfred
Wolf
Ary March
Jamies
Eile
Odson
Aetrus
Sala
John
Ie Aed
Tosh
Nh & Freight
Lights
Sea M
Shore
EBL
Story Co Coal Co
Shuttleworth
Shuttleworth Bros, Oh
Stanton C N
Junior
Smeltzeray Witnes
Smith II
Soper C M
Sinnott Pierce
Stowe Lay Statene George
Schuler
Aw Jno & Overseer
Tilden Bros Co
Li & Ly
Ompson
Itness
Thompson
Vigil D
White & Bamberger
Wierson Inham Assessor
Mr. Foley of
Renwick
W. A. Gossard's
J. A. Baker
L. L. Zenor
Mr. Nelson
Ggg
Our Town
Gree
The
Baptist Sunday School
KE. E. Foster
R. OC. Stark
F. Y. Marsh
F. O. Mott
Belle Plaine
Marsh
Iten
Jorden
Frank Sutter
O. Z. Rei
M. W.A
Cambridge
J. J. Oliver
G. Haminton
J. W. Adams
New York
Spring & Son
California
J. W. Avans
Jersey
John E. Butler
Bats and Weckwear
J. Jacobs
Prop
G. Lee
P Pere
Poerd
C. G. Lex
Bradley & White
Monarch Coods
Grove’s
Ames, Towa
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