Personal and Social Notes from Ames in Spring 1894
J J Coull visited Ames Monday while Abe Needham spent Sunday with his Boone parents. I L Smith came from Nevada Monday to handle business as Fred Curtiss, now out of the grocery business, saw Ames friends. Mrs Carrell improves and looks toward returning to Des Moines. Genevieve Perkins marked her fifth birthday with friends as the W A C hosted Mrs Wilson at a surprise party. The issue records multiple social visits, travels, health updates, and upcoming talks by Mrs Macomber in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Needham
Boone
I. L. Smith
Nevada
Fred Curtiss
Ames
McCarthy
Central
J. W. Smith
Martin’s
Genevieve Perkins
Macomber
Congregational Church
Square Deal Grocery Promises Bright Clean Shop
A local store advertises a bright clean room and fresh goods with prompt correctly filled grocery orders. The firm emphasizes fair trade and courteous treatment for all customers, whether they buy or not.
Cambridge Residents Attend Student Event Prompting Local Note
Dr Aplin and J A Mc Kee of Cambridge were seen on streets yesterday afternoon to attend She Mrs W D Lucas and daughter Winnie visited Ames last Saturday and Mrs Lucas visited Col and Mrs Eddy during a ball game The Dorcas society meets Wednesday afternoon May 2 at Mrs Ben Read s home Portland Oregon University Lands For full information call at M Hemstreet s real estate office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Aplin
J. A. McKee
Cambridge
M. Hemstreet’s
Dorcas Society
Ben Read
Special Alaska excursion exits Ames on Saturday evening
A special excursion leaves Ames via the A. and C. railway at 7 10 p m Saturday. The train will stop at the I A chapel to hear Dr Stalker en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Ames
I. A. ©. Chapel
Stalker
Mrs J K Macomber Lectures at Des Moines Congregational
Mrs J K Macomber of Des Moines lectures at the Congregational church Saturday evening at 8 oclock. Tickets are 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Macomber
Des Moines
Congregational Church
Police Affairs And Public Complaints In Ames
A city mayor faces numerous citizen complaints about law enforcement and behavior in Ames. Residents seek action on Sunday card playing, liquor sales, gambling, cigars for youths, and dangerous chimneys, while urging families to enforce proper conduct at home to curb misbehavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Pinkerton
Sheridan
Fire at Burnett Street home saved after roof work
Sunday morning smokey blaze issued from a one story addition of Jake Shockley’s dwelling near Burnett and College. A bucket brigade battled flames, torn-out windows and doors enabled access, and within half an hour the house was saved with limited water damage. Loss estimated at 3100, to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett
College Streets
Jake Shockley
Mr. Noble
Arcade lunch rooms set for spring color refresh
The Arcade lunch rooms receive light colored exterior paint and brighter interior styling this spring. Managers aim to attract more customers with a refreshed look and improved ambiance.
Hindu representative to speak at Odd Fellows hall lecture
A distinguished Hindu of Bombay will lecture in Odd Fellows hall tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. He was one of four representatives from India to the Parliament of Religions at the World's Fair. Tickets are 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
India
Parliament of Religions
Odd Fellows Hall
Quade Upgrades Delmonico Lunch Parlor Interiors
Mr Quade added a new counter tables and racks of light colored hard wood to the Delmonico lunch parlor. The improvements enhance the appearance and reflect the proprietor’s interest in maintaining fitting and food quality.
Indictment or Injunction in Dispensary Case Looms
The report suggests active badge distributors may engage with the law dispensary within days. Possible outcomes include an indictment or an injunction followed by a $600 plaster. Some involved may face penalties or be coerced by perjured testimony.
Ames Notice Board Offers Pasture and Goods
Local classifieds list pasture at eighty acres near Ames and numerous goods for sale including umbrellas shoes carpets and nursery stock. Several notices invite inquiries about fencing pasturage buggies and footwear while a city ordinance warns against bicycle riding on Onondaga Street sidewalks.
Farm Sales in Kossuth County Iowa At 18 to 22 Per Acre
Twelve farms spanning 80 to 320 acres each near a railroad town in Kossuth County are offered at 18 to 22 dollars per acre. properties lie from one to five miles from rail access and are currently in crop with fall possession. down payment small and long-term financing at seven percent. Contact IKo C CALL Algona Iowa. Also notes travel fare to San Francisco and fresh woolen cassimere offers in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Railroad Town
Iko. C
CALL
Algona
Iowa
Noble Family Tragedy Strikes Ava Area In 1894
Johnston Noble 32 dies of lung trouble at home near Ava Douglas county Missouri on April 19 1894. He moved from Indiana to Story County as a child and grew up there. He married Laura Shat tuck in October 1886 and the couple had five children two preceded him in death. Diphtheria takes Alta Noble three years old at home near Ava on April 13 1894. her death comes five days before her father’s.
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Ava
Douglass County
Johnston Noble
Noble
Story County
Indiana
Laura Shattuck
Douglas County
Little Alta
Johnson
Laura Noble
Alta
Lecture on My Five Weeks Vacation in Alaska by Dr Stalker
Dr Stalker will lecture at the college chapel Saturday evening on My five weeks vacation in Alaska. The I A C Athletic Association also aims to raise funds to improve their ground. Tickets are 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Chapel
Alaska
Stalker
I. A.C. Athletic Association
Col Volney Hoggatt Wins Friends in Washington
Col Volney Hoggatt returns from Washington D C after lobbying for clients. He says Perry Oklahoma Democrats are pushing their demands and praises Hoggatt for his influence. Arbor Day observed in public schools with class trees to be planted after two o clock exercises. patrons invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volney Hoggatt
Washington, D. C
Col. Hoggatt
Perry
Oklahoma
Val
Col. L. Q
Gasoline stoves repaired and cleaned by local hand
Ads from Ames Iowa pages include gasoline stove repair by G. Newman, tailoring work by K M Sope, builders hardware sale, fresh vegetables by Adams Bros, plow shoes at Tilden's, clearance of shirts, No-to-bac tobacco habit cure, Hebra Vida cream by L M Bosworth, patent ideas firm Dubois & DuBois, and spring outfits at Tilden's with low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Indiana Mineral Springs
Ind
Ex President Harrison Travels Through Boone Depot
Citizens at the depot last Friday evening greeted Ex President Harrison and his party as they rode No 8 through at 617 PM The party included Mrs McKee and two children The younger McKee child is known as Baby McKee Gen Harrison appeared care worn yet friendly shaking hands with those who met him A Boone crowd formed eager to greet the distinguished traveler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Refit
Harrison
Chauncey
No. 8
Mrs. McKee
McKee
Baby McKee
Gen. Harrison
Boone
INTELLIGENCER 26th annual journey begins with thanks
The publication notes its 26th annual journey and expresses gratitude to supporters and friends for favors received. It wishes them a happy, prosperous year with good health.
Pacific Northwest Resources Praised by University Leader
Rev Mr Stratton president of the new University at Portland Oregon spoke at M K E church on the Pacific North West. He has forty years on the Pacific coast and presented an attractive view of the country’s resources while promoting lands in Portland for sale through his school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stratton
The
New University
Portland
Oregon
M. KE
Pacific North-West
Stratton
Pacific Coast
Burglar Strikes Hamilton & Co Store at Night
Owner reports a break in at Hamilton & Co with a forced window, stealing about 75 cents from the cash drawer and some smoked meat and canned goods. A five dollar bill was left. He seeks to run the thief to ground and recover the overlooked cash for profit and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton & Co
Hamilton
Prohibition Convention Called in Story County Nevada
Prohibitionists of Story county meet in the Courthouse Nevada Saturday May 12 1894 at 2 o’clock p m to nominate a county ticket name delegates to the State Convention and conduct other business. State organizer Rev J D Wells will preside Wa West Co Chairman D M Hayden Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Nevada
Prohibition Party
J. D. Wells
Des Moines News Offers Subscriptions at Half Price
The Des Moines Twice-a-week News will accept subscriptions at 50 cents a year until May first, after which the price returns to $1 a year. Address subscription inquiries to The News Des Moines Iowa. Pure Yous maple sugar with five cent stamp for sale by Hamilton Adams Bros promotes low prices on groceries and renewals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
the News
Iowa
Hamilton
Prohibition Leader J D Wells to Speak in Story County
Rev J D Wells state organizer of the prohibition party will speak in Story county events from May 7 to May 12. He will appear at Gilvert Station Story City Cambridge Collins Ames Nevada with county convention activities in Nevada on May 12 afternoon. Ws. West, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wells
Prohibition Party
Story County
Gilvert Station
Story City
Cambridge
Collins
Ames
Nevada
Vid papers for sale at this office
A short classified note announces video papers available at the office with pricing described as cents a hundred. The fragment provides limited detail on product type and exact terms.
Among the Churches in Ames Readies Growth and Talks
Ames Christian church supporters report pledges of 2000 dollars for a new building and plan to begin work next week. The church, not yet incorporated, is taking steps toward formal incorporation. Lectures and talks by visiting pastors and speakers fill the week with services, travel by special motor to Odd Fellows hall and events at Congregational and M E churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Odd Fellows
Des Moiines
Christian Church
Ames
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H. L. Carrell
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Third Ward
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Shields
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New Clothing Store
OO Sale
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E. M. Sopr
DR. Stalker
Milford
Richland
Grant
C. L. Neelson
Tilden’s
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Hebra
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Bosworth’s
Central Association of Congregational Churches
Reinbeck
Mills
U. B
Messrs
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Haverly, Lies
Bisbee
Dell Maxwell
Portland University
M. E. Church
Leon Harvey
Yours Truly
Westerman & Arnold
City Drug Store
Blair Th Florist
Sixth Ave
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Motor Depot
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