23 Apr 1880
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1880
Page
3
Local notices detail store closings at York Store and a premiums list, a N W Company rail move, and a pension recovery in Story County. Ames society items report building plans near college road, wheat area up thirty percent, rye down six, and a near-term drought risk. A student accidental gun injury is noted amid other civic and business updates.
Gus Oley, a young worker living in Burington, had his right leg crushed above the ankle when he fell between moving cars on a narrow gauge road. He stumbled while running between cars at the construction site, the brake beam and a draw-rod end injuring his leg. He is improving and doctors hope to save the limb without amputation.
The Boone Republican notes a persistent underground water source at the roundhouse that remains abundant during dry weather. It claims the well could supply the shops and engines, suggesting enlarging the railway reservoir to tap the underground lake and improve water facilities, benefiting the C. and N. W. Railway Company and Boone.
William Kuhl, state agent for Hills Manual of Social and Business Forms, visits the West House city. The work is praised as meritorious and widely sold across the country, essential for entrepreneurs and families, with complete social department and stylish binding at low cost.
In Ames two youths who flirted with two young ladies by sending a note invited a meeting. The conspiring pair arrived as planned, only to be confronted by the intended recipients. One of the youths bowed and addressed them, but realizing his mistake he fled. The episode ends with a warning to be cautious in correspondence.
The article notes rails laid toward the depot and 500 to 600 feet of track to extend. Hanter and Locksod shift their warehouse back about eight feet while R P Shields plans a new lumber-yard warehouse once the side track is laid. A measles outbreak wanes with healthcare needs rising, and Rev Painter faces a shifted sermon schedule.
Fragmentary local clues describe farming work for W Davis with 200 acres to cultivate and corn crops, injuries and recoveries for H C Leig and others, a Mealy or fishing curiosity by the bank of a creek, and a newborn death in the Correll family amid a harsh winter season.
Readable note indicates a Norweg bringing plate crafted in wood and iron by J C Mitchell, located in Ne Yads.
The circuit court case Otto versus Doty questions title to 120 acres of Story county land near Ames and Nevada. The old Jackson county resident Doty faces a disputed will and deed arising from a tale of loans, spiritualism, and a long chain of transfers ending with a claim by Mrs Otto.
For sale or Kent good property in north part of town. Inquire N A Rainbolt. Weir combined riding and walking cultivators for sale by J C Mitchell Nevada. For sale as a bargain store building futures and stock of general merchandise or separate. Residence property in south part of town on long time. Western walking corn cultivators for ease by J C Mitchell Nevada. Veterinary clinics held every Friday at Agricultural College hospital for farmer examinations at two pm. Free advice and prescriptions. small charge for medicines and operations.
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