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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1904
Page
5
Local notices and shopping items list per line pricing for admissions and services. Numerous brief items note visitors, personal travels, school activities, concerts, and local business promos across Ames and surrounding towns.
Nancy Vanscoy born in Ohio on March 12 1827 moved with family to Illinois then Iowa. She married N B Thompson March 9 1890 joined U B church fifteen years ago and later attended Baptist church in Kelley. She died aged 77 with funeral at the Kelley church on Wednesday April 20 conducted by Rev S H Mitchell Ames and burial in Walnut Grove cemetery family lot.
Nursery grown hard maple eight to ten feet priced at 50 to 75 cents and a variety of nursery stock available. Call at 585 Boone St. Ames Iowa. J. J. Keely 51-tf.
Jim Downey a yard man fell while boarding a freight car and injured the side of his hand as the car passed over it. The skin was crushed with only the little finger struck. the palm bones were narrowly spared. It was fortunate his hand was not crippled.
Margaret Thornburg Summers, born April 1 1868 in Knoxville Tennessee, daughter of Judge Thornburg, a Civil War veteran and former Tennessee attorney general, died after a brief illness Thursday evening. A painter educated in Knoxville and New York, she married Professor Summers of the University of Tennessee and later lived in Campaign Illinois before settling in Ames. Funeral services were held at the family residence on the college campus, conducted by President Storms, with interment in the college cemetery.
A court hearing focuses on John Allan as the trial tests whether shoeing horses can be treated as both study and business. The case explores professional methods and economic viability amid contested claims.
The committee raising funds for a new armory reports a shortfall of 50 shares or $500. A. M. Perkins will cover this on the condition the building sits on the lot east of Kintzley’s bowling alley, though ground owners seek $2100 for the site. Stockholders will decide the matter at a forthcoming meeting. Ticket sales for the home talent play are progressing well and efforts aim to start work soon.
A novelty store advertises the Ozarina under-skirt as providing the best satisfaction. The brief notice highlights the garment as a featured product with emphasis on comfort and appeal.
Republican and Democratic county conventions are called to meet in the Nevada court room on Saturday April 80. The Democratic gathering will decide the stance on the nominancy of William Randolph Hearst. Broad expectation favors a more conservative candidate being supported.
The Ames Commercial club met Monday evening to review bringing a churn factory to Ames. A committee of E. L. Moffitt W. P. Judge and J. B. Kooser was named to study the proposal. Mr. Kelley of Cole, in charge of the project, visited Ames last week seeking land and $10 000 in stock. Citizens are likely to give thoughtful consideration to the factory idea.
Story County Temperance forces plan a three session rally in Ames on May 12 at the Baptist church. Hon O D Elliott of Marshalltown and Ames pastors are on the program. See next week’s issue for details. Rakes and does 25 cents each at the event.
A brief sale notice listing a good top buggy offered cheaply by E W Parrnell. The fragment provides minimal contact details and lacks location or price specifics.
Market prices listed for corn oats wheat barley rye Timothy butter eggs potatoes and hogs and sheep with specific per‑unit costs. Also two ice refrigerators for sale by Mrs Duncan inquire.
The lone contest at the Republican primary Saturday was for delegates. E. M. McCall was nominated for county attorney, O. B. Peterson for auditor, O. P. McCord for clerk of courts, Oie Langland for recorder, E. R. Silliman for supervisor, and J. A. T. Hall for congressman, all without opposition. Jonn Allan promises top-notch horseshoeing in Storycounty.
The mayor named standing committees for the year: Street and Alley with Bower, Graham, Munn and Bissell. Finance with Munn, Davis and Bower. Sidewalk with Duntz, Bennett, Lanning and Graham. Electric Light with Bissell, Bower and Munn. Park with Bennett, Graham and Duntz. Water Works with Lanning, Duntz and Davis. Sewer with Davis, Bissell and Lanning. Also Sand and gravel committee noted as best by Bower & Perkins.
Yesterday morning Mrs. Jesnar of Des Moines injured herself at the depot when her ankle turned on the steps of the Overland Limited platform. She fell with a basket and grip, bruising her wrist. a physician treated her as they moved her and two children to town. She was en route to Laramie Wyoming and changing cars for the west.
Eggs for sale from good stock Barred Plymouth Rocks 1.00 per setting. Bert Kocarr offers eggs.
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