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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1893
Page
2
Carter Harrison was sworn in as Chicago’s new mayor last Monday night. A survey shows the Atlantic Ocean stands about six and a half feet higher than the Pacific. Dr. Scofield’s body was cremated in Washington Iowa and his ashes interred in the cemetery per his written request.
Mrs. Julia Wisner, widow of a man killed in 1889 and mother of a son who died recently, passed away on Monday at her Eldora home. Authorities think intense grief contributed to her death.
Prominent citizens including clergymen form an association to sell liquor in small quantities to proper persons. Purchases to be approved by a physician or a dedicated committee. They expect large profits to fund town tax reductions.
At a Sorosis meeting Miss Kate KE Hogan argues women have long held informal roles in teaching family care and moral guidance. She says law is a natural field for the coming woman and asserts women possess the legal mind and swift reasoning to reform bad laws and reduce crime.
Furnace reports Story County contributed two car loads of grain across stations on the line and ranks among the state's highest. Miss Anna Hileman returns from Elwell vacation. Frank Armstrong and Nettie visit New Providence. Maud Armstrong starts a district seven miles north of Nevada school term.
Slater News reports Mr Groningen started a Norwegian school term in the Norwegian church on Tuesday with 25 enrolled. Emma Nelson of Sheldahl passed away last Saturday and was buried Sunday after years of illness. Mary Beerhouse, 17, died of diphtheria this week, the second child lost by the Beerhouse family, with two more ill.
Maxwell Tribune reports the Skunk river grade bridges are damaged by recent floods and not safe. Geo Pedler of Iowa Center died at his home Monday morning with funeral held Wednesday. Sam Miller’s wagon broke its tongue after frightened by tin cans near Maxwell. David Handkins was thrown from a horse sustaining painful injuries and homebound for days.
From the Watchman report James Dillin has substantially improved the cityscape by laying a cement walk in front of his lots. The work enhances street access and property presentation for residents and passersby.
The city plans new plank walks to replace aging structures and discusses extending cemetery limits west to Indian Creek. Prompt action is urged for the improvements. Carrie Bell Scott returns from Chicago to teach Violin and Theory at the Agricultural College. J M Tanner visits from Kelley Iowa and recalls Civil War days as the Second Iowa reunion nears Mason City. Charles Cobleig, ex-resident now in Nebraska, rents Spencer property to become a resident after May 15.
Miss Mettie Harrison will begin her spring school next Monday at Ontario. W E Armstrong and wife traveled from Zearing to attend Will Morans funeral. Mrs Van Horn has paralysis and is with her son at Zearing. Geo M Ashford now draughtsman at Carnegie works Pittsburgh making iron bridge drawings. Minnie Calhoun teacher in Mapleton Iowa schools spending spring vacation with Calhoun family. Mrs Patton plants trees across alley to form a future town park. William Morans death from pneumonia at Hutchins house aged nearly 35 caring for wife Maggie Murphy and 4 year old son. Funeral Tuesday morning at wifes mothers home. Rev Fegtly officiated.
Story City reports merchants sending wagons through surrounding country, a move praised for business but limiting farmers access to town. Mrs. Christenson plans a fire proof rebuild on the former site, and coal prospectors near Johnson place strike a five foot vein at deepening depth.
Roy Stark visited home friends last week. Miss Ssephine Gossard taught at Gil bert Station and spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Chas Goble of Des Moines visited relatives. Maude Gray visited Webster City this week. John Frees attended a southern state shoot last week. John Nerness plans to build a residence soon. The city welcomed Dr. Peacock from Des Moines in a recent improvement.
Rain persists as seeding nears completion and corn ground improves. A building boom has editors and several residents like Kelly Amlund Hettlesaeter Christensen Juhl Thompson and Larson starting new houses. QO Roe leaves State Bank for Deputy State Auditor post in Des Moines. R M Olson returns home to help father Peder Olson. Local sports note touches the red bridge proximity.
The community prepares for Arbor Day with an upcoming program and palms to boost surroundings. The president’s Friday reception drew about 90 invitations, while Rev Dr Stetson will lead chapel next Sunday. Rev Moots preached to a large audience and the library displays growing beauty. Science club met with papers on healthy necks in the orchard and a beet disease,迎 with new members joining.
The P S C E Convention opened Wednesday in Perry at the Congregational church with a business session and committee appointments. Speeches by Pres Slocum and Rev Sharply followed, discussing the World's Fair and Sunday closing and a social gathering concluded the day.
Delegates from about 30 to 35 societies met numbering one to six with Drake University Des Moines reporting 227 members the largest. A strong afternoon business session discussed redistricting new constitution and union dissolution while the evening featured reverent services and a key address by Rev Henry Des Moines. Delegates named for a district court trial jury include McLease Grattan Mills Kirkman Hall Norton Stebbins Kooser Riddiesbarger and others.
Terms require 8 dollars to insure a sound living cost plus 5 for season or 3 for a single leap. Cash down. Service money due at once if part payments stop. Owner liable for accidents. Messenger Boy season to be at my Ames barn seven blocks north of Union National Bank. Description and pedigree in folders.
Advertisement for thoroughbred colt Billy Morgan offering $8 insurance for a sound living colt $5 season and $38 cash down for single leap. Descriptions and pedigree in folders. Season to be at the barn in Ames seven blocks north of Union National Bank.
The owner announces breeding terms for Kentucky Mac and Imp. Kentucky Mac for 1893 at a barn seven blocks north of Union National Bank in Ames. Rates include $10 for sound living colt, $8 with foal, $5 season, $3 single leap with cash down, service fee due immediately. Care is at owner's risk and accidents are not covered.
Advertises for a local manager to handle sales of the Universal Atlas. Notes that fashion advice discusses flaring skirts and stiffening with moderation. Mentions soft fabrics dislike stiffening and limited use of crinoline in gowns.
The Illinois Central Railroad adds one more Southern Land Excursion leaving Cedar Rapids at 6 p.m. Monday May 8 with a single fare round trip from any Illinois Central point north of the Ohio River to Illinois Central or Yazoo & Mississippi Valley points in Tennessee Mississippi or Louisiana. This will be the last cheap excursion before the summer, and May is a peak season for crops. Address requests to Manchester Iowa. J. F. Merry Asst Gen Pass Agt 523.
Lot owners are ordered to repair sidewalks by May 1 or the city will do the work and charge the cost to the lots. The Sidewalk Committee also requires removal of manure ashes garbage and refuse from streets and alleys and warns against disposing waste there. Penalties under ordinance No 95 apply. Dated April 5th 1893. Parney SheeLpIon mayor.
Distressing bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Cure. You cannot afford to pass this new magic relief and cure. Sold by L. M. Bosworth in Ames Iowa.
State of Iowa Story County probate notice to named heirs of Nervie Kingsbury deceased. final report of executor William Henry Banks for Alvin Banks estate on file. final hearing set for May 6 1893 in District Court at Nevada. appearance and exceptions required by April 24 1898 or report will be approved and executor discharged.
The a. a. r. annual encampment is set for Keokuk Iowa from April 25 to 27 1893. The Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets April 24 25 26 and 27 from coupon stations in Iowa to Keokuk and back at low rates with return validity through April 28 1893. For rates and information contact Iowa Central Ry Agents or A F Banks Tuos P Barry Jr G P Marshalltown Iowa.
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