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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
4
Community briefs from Hudson area papers include visits by E Rogers and others, a missionary lecture by Wirick on Japan, a 60th wedding anniversary for E Evans and wife with relatives attending, and local farm activity. Also mentions political activity and health product ads from era vendors.
The maple sugar stir was well patronized Friday evening with receipts of 12.75 dollars. Jel Finch, once of Ontario twenty years ago, renewed old acquaintances this week. Rev Wright preached to large crowds Sunday and two new members joined in the evening. A car load of cattle and a separate load of hogs were shipped from here this week. Mr and Mrs Chas Zenor mourn the death of their three month old babe. death occurred Saturday morning, with funeral Sunday afternoon at Ontario cemetery. Mrs A F Musgrove of Zenorville attended church here Sunday.
R. W. Liddle has not yet found the owner of spectacles found on the east road. Mrs. Allen visited with her parents the Stewarts. Mr. Kibbe tears down stables to build larger ones. Richard Ballard built a private telegraph line for practice. Gilbert organizes baseball nines for singles and married men. Mrs. S. A. Davis visited Gilbert early in the week. Mr. Sowers of Ames was in town Tuesday. George Brown returned home Monday evening and his wife will stay longer.
Enterprise district starts Monday with Miss Greisinger as teacher. Miss Gertrude Beckwith begins teaching Union Grove. Mrs. Barbour mourns the death of her Ohio brother. John Watkins begins building a new residence. Ladies' Aid Society meets today hosted by Mrs. Watkins for its annual officer election and dinner.
The article notes a large and comfortable farmhouse as evidence of local prosperity. It mentions Mr. Watkins and the esteem of friends who praise his ability to undertake improvements during difficult economic conditions.
The affiant Charles H. Wetzel from Sunbury Pennsylvania swears that on May 11 he walked with crutches to Melick’s drug store and bought Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for inflammatory rheumatism. After using three bottles he is completely cured and recommends it. Sworn before Walter Shipman J.P. on August 10, 1894. For sale at 50 cents per bottle by druggists.
The notice promotes a new crate of the Per fect dinner set at Soper's with a fair display. It mentions Chamberlain's Colic Remedy for bilious colic, with 25 and 50 cent bottles from druggists. A Fine line of 20th century shoes is advertised at Canier Bros & Herman, plus California peaches and Bartlett pears at Adams Bros for 25 cents.
District Court in Story County Iowa schedules May 6 1896 hearing for probate of Daniel Cramblit last will and testament filed in clerk's office. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted. Witness dated May 7 1896 at Nevada.
Northwestern unveils a new time card with No 58 rerouted to Elmore Minnesota. The northbound service adds an extra daily train, improving daytime arrivals and departures at the depot which already sees heavy activity.
The Ladies Auxiliary cemetery association met to plan restoring the cemetery from neglect. They will hire Mr Green for a month or longer if funds permit to grade seed trim and improve walks. Members urge lot owners to beautify their plots and invite new members at 1 dollar dues 10 cents monthly. Officers are Miss Emeline Chamberlain president Mrs C W McElyea secretary and Mrs Geo Loud treasurer.
Notice to all property owners within Ames corporate limits that defective or poor condition sidewalks abutting their property must be repaired at once or be repaired by the city and charged to the property owner by order of the Street and Alley Committee.
A brief notice advertises a good blue turf pasture with running water suitable for several horses and young cattle. Listed by W. B. Nilgs.
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