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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
4
Local notes report events in Ames Nevada and surrounding towns. Fireman’s benefit, visits, church activities, a Dorcas Society meeting, and town greetings fill the week, plus school games, naval gunnery notes, and an upcoming May 13 concert.
The first naval engagement occurred yesterday afternoon as Admiral Sampson’s fleet reduced Mantanzas harbor defenses in 18 minutes with no hits on American ships. The New York Puritan and Cincinnati reconnoitered the harbor as batteries at Point Ruban Cava and Point Maya opened fire. The New York replied with broadsides and the Puritan followed, with a shell from a 12 inch gun blowing up a battery. Spanish losses are believed considerable.
Song lyrics describe American march to Cuba with calls to arms, references to McKinley era figures, and the pledge of liberty and justice. It ends noting items found at Mitter and Kooser, a first class grocery.
The Story County Teachers Association plans a Madrid gathering with sessions on school evaluation and teaching methods. Boone and Polk county educators will join Story and Dallas county teachers next Saturday. Miss Harriet Fitchpatrick resigns from city schools due to health, ending four years of service with a farewell picnic on Arbor Day. Farmers urged to sharpen plows at Gilbert’s shop with prompt service.
Notice from Evans Cirron Supt Manager that from May 1 1898 all incan descent lamps sold must bear a red ink date mark on a paper strip attached to the lamp. No allowance will be given for defective lamps if the paper or mark has been removed.
The Maeldoff Orchestra presented a mati nee at Moline High School on March 4 1898 drawing over four hundred attendees. The orchestra impressed with refined string work and a first class artistry as noted by principal W J Cox. The act will move to the Opera House next Monday evening.
The article notes A. Ers land seeking a third term as Recorder amid county prejudice against extending terms and concerns over fixed rules for selecting or barring candidates. It highlights praise for his military and public service while reporting resistance to term limits.
A note identifies a non explosive smokeless gasoline in use. Imp H Banks is listed with the Oil and Gasoline Line.
Dr Harriman has purchased the Fairchild residence on Ononda ga Street and will take possession in 30 days. The house will be reroofed painted and improved. R T Sisson is building a new house near his present residence with sheds at Embree lumber yard under rapid progress supervised by Tom Thompson.
Gen Lincoln left for Des Moines Monday to assume command of Camp McKinley at the Fair Grounds. The I S C Volunteer Company led by the college band gave a hearty send off at the depot as patriotic airs echoed. The college band and students sang a Cuba parody as flags flew and demands to drive Spain from Cuba filled the crowd. Rev Williams and other students joined the departure amid cheers for Ames' first volunteers in the Spanish American War.
All accounts prior to January first eighteen ninety eight on our books must be settled before April ninth eighteen ninety eight. J H Qeat & Co.
Miss Mauser suffers throat trouble at home near Ames. W. E. Hoxie, a 96 graduate in medicine, visited Ames and Iowa. S. C. graduates and students may hold Iowa troop offices with Jas. Rush Lincoln likely Briga dier General. Commanders at Camp McKinley include A. B. Shaw 76, D. A. Thornburg 91, Watson D. Mason 96, J. Spahn, John Tillie 87, L. D. Mc Naughton 91, Geo. S. Foster 92, E. A. Kreger 90. Also noting a new car of Seal of Minnesota Flour arrives.
The Republican County Committee will meet at the First National Bank in Nevada Iowa on May 4 at 2 p.m. to fix the date for the county nominating and to transact other business. All committee members are urged to attend. Frank H Greenawatt, Chairman. Parties who have lost jewelry may address J S Bisby in Ames Iowa.
May 3 17 June 7 and 21 the North Western Line offers Home Seekers excursion tickets to many West and South points with favorable time limits at low rates. Tickets and full information from Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Also local ads for Victor Coffee Miller and Kooser 120 acre farm south of Ames Mrs E Persons northern grown potatoes Adams Bros Sleepy Eye Flour new millinery from Miss Anna Cupps. General Weyler referenced in effigy in Nevada amid town upheaval.
This week the store highlights its humorous departments and invites visitors to explore offerings across 17 sections including Carpets Rugs Draperies Dress Goods Silks Velvets Ribbons Notions Hosiery Underwear and more All departments are well stocked with spring goods and bargains await shoppers Mens Boys Children Hats Shirts and Butterick patterns featured We want your trade.
Three companies from Vinton Tipton and Cedar Rapids head to Ames and Des Moines to enlist per the governors proclamation. College youths join by train while others already enlisted leaving the college disrupted. Central District Congregational churches plan a multi day program in Ames with devotions services papers and discussions led by regional leaders.
Compact cottage with four rooms located west of the Gilbert Station school house. Includes a good cellar and a good well on one acre of ground. Offered by C. E. Spurrier of Gilbert Station.
Mrs Willard John is able to be out after a long siege of sickness. Jeferson callers Sunday include Fred White and daughter Oscar Mathews and daughters Stillman and son Enterprise. The U B Congregation have commenced on their new church. G E White and O Ryan Nevada visitors the first of the week. Mrs E F Scott is reported very low. I O O F celebrated their anniversary on the 26th. The 3rd quarterly conference of the M E church will be held at Jefferson April 15.
Unsettled notes and accounts must be settled at once. The agent directs inquiries to the lumber office of successor Mr. Embree on Main street or at the agent's home. Seed corn for sale. new goods arriving daily at Bigelow & Smith's.
A local grocery, Apams Bros Cash Grocery, advertises very low prices on canned goods. The notice highlights budget-friendly selections aimed at attracting shoppers with affordable staples.
Edwards and Parker of Plains Georgia praise Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the finest liniment for rheumatism lame back sprains and everyday injuries. They assert it prevents pain and suffering when kept in the home and note it is sold by all druggists.
Swank and Wurre present as a central hub for builder's hardware supplies and related services, positioning themselves as a key source for professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts seeking durable tools and materials.
Announcement invites members to the Waterloo annual meeting of the Grand Lodge on May 10 and 12. It notes travel on the Chicago Great Western Bay at one and one third fare for round trip on certificate plan. Also mentions Adams Bros offering fresh choice fruit.
Members of the Independent Workmen are advised to travel via the Chicago Great Western Bay line to Waterloo for the biennial Grand Lodge meeting set for May 17 to 21. The fare is a low rate of one third for a round trip on the certificate plan.
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