Local Notes and Notices from Story County
The column blends rumors and local updates: tax crop notes, schoolhouse work in LaFayette District No.5, crops and yields in the county, road rumors about Marshalltown to Des Moines, a Pic-nic in Washington township, and race chatter at Nevada with Wagner Horton. Also reports on farm sales, porches wedding in Beaverhead County, cholera morbus death, and travel drolleries.
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Scheel District No. 1
Washington Township
Keigley’s Grove
The
Echoes
Pictures Must Be Paid For When Ordered At Present Prices
The notice from C. & L. states that customers must pay for pictures at current prices due to small profit margins. The firm emphasizes payment is required to complete orders.
Nellie Bardwell Condition Improves After Serious Injury
Miss Nellie Bardwell who was seriously injured on the 20th instant is through the most critical period and now considered comfortable for her condition. Her friends hope to see her recover and up again soon.
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Nellie Bardwell
It Takes the Gine Ribbon and Meager Meadow Yields
Ben Read reports the headquarters meadow yields twenty two two horse loads of timothy from a three and a half acre field. A state fair bid may replace this field with a better one. Also notes 42 large black walnut logs billed to New York for Europe and a trade by Proxom & Lawrence with discounted card photographs and Berlin beads. Property tax exemptions for Iowa trees total about 180000 yearly with Marshall, Boone, Jackson counties among top and bottom exemptions.
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Ben Read
Timothy Day
Europe
New York City
New York
Keys
Polk City
Consignee
Iowa
Boone's Co
Marshall County
Jackson
Kirkwood Hotel Praised As Finest In State
The Kirkwood in Des Moines is hailed as the best kept and best man aged hotel in the state. Since opening it has drawn more patrons and grown in favor with travelers. Col. Rouge leads with notable hospitality and aims to keep the standards high.
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Kirkwood
St Des Moines
Col. Rouge
Iowa Prosperity Evident in State Debt and Taxes
Gov Gear surveyed over 100 cities and towns for indebtedness and tax rates. Returns show low indebtedness with many reporting no special taxes for years and some having Treasury reserves. A fashionable New York doctor dismissed a patient's serious concerns after inspecting her shoes and heels.
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Iowa
New York
Reward Offered for Arson in Ontario Elevator Fire
Henry K. Miller of the National Board of Underwriters in New York offers a 300 dollar reward for the detection and conviction of those responsible for the Ontario elevator fire in May. The reward remains valid until July 7, 1880. Farmers report anxiety over corn prospects as rainfall varies across the county amid ongoing damage assessments.
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Henry K. Miller
National Board of Underwriters
New York City
Ontario
Potatoes From Squire Shockley’s Garden Report
A reader notes Squire Shockley stored 15 bushels of early rose potatoes from a half-bushel planting. The family has used them as they ripened and asks others to share potato growing experiences for future stories.
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Squire Shockley
Burglar Smashes Window Hits Nourse Cash Till
Wednesday night last week the grocery store of C. O. Nourse was burglarized for 7.50. The thief broke a rear window light, reached in, unbolted the back door, and unscrewed the money drawer to access the till. Nourse plans to leave fewer dollars in the till in the future.
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C. O. Nourse
Knapp Named Chair at College Agriculture Board
At a late board meeting Prof. A. Knapp of Vinton was called to chair Practical and Experimental Agriculture. Prof. Stalker will relinquish duties to devote full time to his department. The appointment is highly commended and expected to satisfy scholars across the state.
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College
A. Knapp
Vinton
Morrow
Stalker
Knapp
Knapp May Choose Presidency Over Iowa Chair
Cedar Rapids correspondent reports Prof. H. Knapp has been offered the chair of practical agriculture at Iowa Agricultural College and may instead accept the presidency of Kansas Agricultural College. He has also been courted by Indiana College. Knapp is regarded as highly suited for either post and would be a valuable asset to any college.
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Knnapp
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Resolution of Thanks to D M and M road staff for picnic train
A committee was appointed by the Town Agricultural College Board of Trustees and Faculty to draft resolutions of thanks to J J Smart superintendent of the D M and M road for granting a special train for a Wall Lake picnic party and to Mr Jacob Tedrow conductor for courtesy. Signed by J L Gevens Wa McCurntocs D S Farrenry Pres A S Weren Ames July 25.
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Town Agricultural College
J. J. Smart
Wall Lake
Jacob Tedrow
J. L. Gevens Wa. McCurntocs
Farrenry
Weren
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Story County Iowa
On July 30 1879 the Circuit Court of Story County Iowa appointed Gro W Asuron administrator of the estate of Michael Barndollar deceased All persons indebted must pay and those with claims must present them for allowance to the administrator at the court or as directed This notice records the administrator's appointment and claim procedures in 1879.
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A. D
Circuit Court
Story County
Iowa
Michael Barndollar
Estete
Gro. W. Asuron
Northwestern Railway absorbs D M and M line to Ames Des Moines
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. takes control of the D M and M railroad with talks of completing the line to Whiter City and extending to Minnesota. gauge standardization from Ames to Des Moines is planned to allow through billing Chicago Des Moines. Northwestern officials, including Manager Hugbitt, are in town for the absorption, Swart to remain on the road. A close 100 yard race at the Driving Park pits W A Wagner against Sylvester Bates with a disputed purse of ten dollars. Bates praised as a top state sprinter in short races.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
D. M. & M. Railroad Company
W.heter City
Minnesota
Ames
Des Moines
W. A. Wagner
Sylvester Bates
Palestine Township
Wagner
Bates
New York Clipper
Horton
Nevada
Base Ball Exhibition Draws City Bizmen to Game
The National game gained zest at the venue on Wednesday as about 20 business men and professionals joined in. Notable players included C E Turner, Lt. Hirsh, Greeley, Norman, Rainbolt, Bigelow, Boyd, Bousquet, Thayer, Bradley, Fairchild, Meredith, Shockley, and Peterman. Three innings ended 26 to 24 with the losers promising a rematch next week.
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C E. Lurner
Hirsh
Greeley
Norman
Rainbolt
Bigelow
Oret
Boyd
Bousquet
Thayer
Bradley
Fairchild
Meredith
Wesaa
Shockley
Peterman
Local Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Moves
Residents and relatives announce travels and arrivals across Portage Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota and New York. Names include Mrs Will Raynor Miss Hattie Bradley Mr N A Rainbolt Lyman Johnson W D Lucas J L Stevens Geo H Barnes Geo France Miss Locke P L Stickney Matilda Carrize and D H Alvord Elbert Shove with brief remarks on plans moves and reunions.
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Will Raynor
Portage
Wisconsin
P. J. Raynor
Hattie Bradley
Nebraska
N. A. Rainbolt
Lake Minnetonka
James Reagan
Kansas
Lyman Johnson
Corn Exchange
W D Lucas
J L .Stevens
Minnesota
Stembough
Illinois
Lanark
Geo. H. Barnes
Colorado Springs
Geo
France
Chicago
Prof. Macomber
Miss Locke
Vinton
P. L. Stickney
Matilda Carrize
Noah Webster
Lockport
New York
D. H. Alvord
Arraphoe Nebraska
Elbert Shove
Cassey
Story County Will Admission for Mery Moomumg Probate
In Story County the September term 1879 circuit court hears the last will and testament of Mery Moomumg deceased. A written instrument filed March 26 1579 is proposed as the decedent's will. The court sets September 4 1879 for hearing and proving the instrument with attendance allowed for interested parties.
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Circuit Court
Mery Moomumg
Story County
Tollee
Sean
A. D
Independent Sheriff Candidate W H Stevens
W H Stevens of Grant in Story County Iowa announces as an independent candidate for the office of sheriff on July 22 1879 The notice records a local political candidacy during this period in Iowa history.
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W.H. Stevens
Grant, Story Co
Iowa
Public Highway Location Report in Story County Iowa
In re examination by FEXUE Commissioners for a proposed forty foot wide public highway. The route begins at the southeast corner of section 7, township 84, range 24, runs south along the section line then east 20 rods, then southeast to a oak tree 38 rods east of the southeast corner of section 18. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the Auditor by noon August 2, 1879.
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Story County
Iowa
FEXUE
Local Property and Legal Notices Summary
A condensed record of various legal notices including warranty deeds quit claim deeds land contracts real estate mortgages chattel mortgages original notices official bonds power of attorney and constable sales. It also lists protest notices certificates garnishments attachments and other municipal civil actions.
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R. R
D. M
Ve Ames
Des M
Eat Ames
Callance
Tanith Callanan
CAGO
North West
B. Atkins
Gen! Ticket Agt
West, Ae
Atlantic Express
D’a. C. K. Sxinues
Brick Pieck
Thomas & McLain
James Bradley
Est’s
G. A. Meredith
Ames, Plews
Fana Beone Streets
South Side
A. Beverly
Ofce
Bingham & Co
Onondaga St
E. D. Andrus
Ental
West House
Ows
Masonic
Acadia Lodge NO
F. & A. A Masons
A. H. Decewesra
W. M. C. E. Tarion
MES Lodge
K. Macomeen
C. M. Sevan
John L. Stevens
Ames, Iowe
Lucas’ Book
Lowa
Ate
Brick Brock
Onondaga
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Yer & Fitchtatrick
United States
Opera Block
Laws
G A Underwood
Lucas’ Bank
Ames, Story Co
Cyrus E. Turner
Thesces Block
W. H. Fitch Patrick
Icene
Amer
Iow
Onondega Street
D. Thompson
Mierpey
Nccalt
T.C. McCala
Lavoes
Story County Abstract Books
Nevada, Story Co
Lows
Nichols & Maxwell
Ivery and Feed Stable
Des Wines
AL. Virdin
ARBER
Binghan & Co's
George H. Thayer
M. E. Church
Shilch
Bourbon
Ind
Drs
Matchett & France
Parker
Bousquet & Co
Mis
Bes_ Batriz
Boone
Agricultural College
Home News
Best
Ge» Estraxe
Jerrod
Disraict No. 5
LaFayette Township
Tuswinnieg Vine
W. H. Rhrease
Jones County
C.&l
Marshalltown
C & NW
Ammer
Justice Courts
Bing Pepper
Tepper
John Fitckpatrick
Atlantic Ocean
Farxans
Porch Smith
Rattlesnake Creek
Beaverhead County
M.T
W. W. van Orsdel
Thomas F Porch
T. Poreh
Delia Smith
Union Township
Ole Apland
Comprox & Lawrence
Goon Vield
Potators
Burghery
Shockley & Clark
P. L. Porter
O.ca
Mas
Masur
Fuly
P L Porter
William Ansorr
A. WentMay
D. Crap
Firenpatrick & Lucas Opera
Story County Teachers’ Normal Institute
W. R. Payne
M. A. Payne
C. C. Chamberlain
Council Bluffs
L. B. Baver
Max
State OF Iowa
Mary E. Peterman
State of
Clavs E. Torgen
Tuar
C &C’s
Anna Mariah
Johns
Drng Tore
Oxy Wheeler & Wilson
C. Lamb & Sons
Clinton
C. D. Norman
Went
Lawber
Main Street
D. Norwan
Ag’t
Vicinity
William Hulett
Old Stand
W. 8. Collins
A. C
Springfield
Ilinois
Treasuer
J. L. Geppes
I. L. Smith
Oerk
Said Court
the Grocer
THEM
Esaep
Peoples Bakery
Everybody's
Universal Lunch Room OF
Hemstreet’s
Chaney
M. Hemstreer
Rio
Riphart
Thayers
City Bakery
Booth’s
Onondaga &T
J. Bousquet
Bookshlolee
Booz
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Onondaga and
Douglass Streets
Patent. Office
Pension Office
Frazier
Ecal
Jons R. Hayes
Hugh Compton
Onondaga Street
Chicago & Northwest Railway
Great West
West
Northwest
Council Bluffs & Cal
Ankton
Cleson, Pubuquna
R'Sbe
Hinnbap
Ots
Uf & L
Superior Line
BAY & Marquetteline
H. S. Goble
Times
D.N. Maxwell
R. G R. Ross
Westinghouse
Pullman Hotel
Council Brairs
Pullman Palace
Cacao
St Pav
Guern Bay
Favevowr
la ' Wivows
Desven
McGaecon
Milwarkes
Chicago & North Western
W. H. Stennett
Ag't
Obicage
Lil
Marvin Hudghttt
Gen
Ames, Towa
Derou
Css
Vieat
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