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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1880
Page
3
Various local notices and ads mix in Story County chatter
A long list of shop ads and notes from Ames including pumps, lawn goods, and new services. Mentions Le Grand fleur, Joux Suxty starting a brick project, and S. H. Shelley Co mowers. Also reports on town visitors, a musical bee, a cholera death, temperance town remarks, and a Democratic hand bill tease.
Soldiers Reunion Holds Second Annual Veterans Gathering
The second annual reunion of the soldiers of the late war now living in Story county will meet in Nevada on August 20 and 21. Last year's event was pleasant and enjoyable, and this year's promises to be even better. Everyone is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Nevada
Local Advertiser Promises Low Cost Goods from Lex Clark
Lex Clark runs ads in todays paper announcing goods are priced at cost and some below cost. A temperance lecture at the Baptist church by Rev. D R Lucas of Des Moines drew a large attentive crowd. At Tuesday council, the street commissioner was ordered to use road fund taxes to weed the streets with homeowner cooperation urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Plumb
Des Moines
Lex Clark
Baptist Church
D. R. Lucas
Lucas
Young People Visit Country for Saturday Trip
Last Saturday evening several youths enjoyed a countr y trip hosted by Misses Kittie and Carrie Barrett. A fine supper was prepared by the Barrett sisters and the guests readily enjoyed the hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie
Carrie Barrett
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude and Store Move
Mr Clark Elliott and family and W C Miller thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid during recent afflictions. Between now and September first Bosworth and Co will move their drug store into the Wm Clark space and fit it as a premier state store. Bosworth and Co a live firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Elliott
W. C. Miller
Bosworth & Co
Wm. Clark
Police News Depicts Ames Creamery Scene Illustration
The Police News covers an Ames creamery incident where a worker slips into a vat of buttermilk, startling onlookers. The scene features engineers and surprised ladies as the man tries to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Boone men pursue burglars amid countywide thefts
Saseirr Wepp and Marshal Rhoads of Boone searched the city Tuesday for burglars blamed for a wave of break ins across the county. Residents report robberies west of Boone and in all directions, but officers found no suspects in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saseirr Wepp
Marshal Rhoads
Boone
Jewell Junction Named Station on Northwestern Railroad Line
Tue Hamilton Freeman states the Jewell Junction will be the station at the crossing of the Toledo and Dee Moines branches of the Northwestern railroad two and a quarter miles northwest of Callanan. The town, 17 miles from Webster City, is expected to develop quickly into a local hub and an important line point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Hamilton Freeman
Jewell Junction
Toledo
Dee Moines
Northwestern
Callanan
Webster City
Dangerous Cow Attacks Women Along College Road
A dangerous, mad cow being driven along College road attacked two young women. Miss Badie Fitchpatrick was tossed over a roadside fence but escaped with bruising and no serious injuries. Earlier, Ralph Marshall was thrown to the ground and saved by grabbing the cow’s horns while protecting his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Road
Badie Fitchpatrick
Miss F
Ralph Marshall
Mr. Marshall
Garfield biography by Brisbin announced by Hubbard Bros
Hubbard Brothers of Chicago announce an upcoming life of General James A. Garfield written by General J. Brisbin. The work promises a richly romantic yet authoritative account from a soldier and close associate. It will be sold by subscription and aims for large public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Garfield
Hubbard Bros
Chicago
James A. Garfield
J. Brisbin
Brisbin
Garfield
Bigmist Captured by Monday Marshal in Hamilton County
Marshal Shockley pursued fugitive Andrew Lee to Hamilton County then delivered him to Mahaska sheriff in Ames. Lee, wanted for a charge, claimed a wife in Indiana and four children. He allegedly married a saloon keeper while married to another. The capture boosts Shockley’s reputation for seizing thieves and bigamists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shockley
Hamilton County
Ames
Mahaska County
Andrew Lee
Indiana
Ottumwa
Franklin Two census up due to new girl at Mathews
The notice reports a new arrival at Wm. Mathews on Friday morning boosting local life. Several businesses expand or start such as Stewart Thomas & Johnson on a grain warehouse and Gilbert Bros extending their store. A new lumber yard is anticipated and Rev W P Bennett preaches at 3 PM, Sunday school at 2, with a local lodge meeting biweekly. Grain remains in stock as rain improves corn prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Two
Wm. Mathews
Bill
Frank Wilson
Revie
W. Allen
Stewart
Thomas & Johnson
Gilbert Bros
Wits Cellar
Peter Marshall
W. P. Bennett
Independent Order of Good Templers
M. E
Flax acreage in Story County boosts potential gains
An estimated 25,000 acres of flax in Story county could yield eight bushels per acre at low average, with most of the crop contracted from $1 to 90 cents per bushel. The citrus effect leaves local growers about $200,000 richer than six months ago, excluding other crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Belvidere and Elgin Watch Factory Contrast
The Belvidere Standard notes Elgin's watch factory spurred growth from 3,000 to over 9,000 residents while Belvidere, once offered the factory, did not gain as many inhabitants. It mentions Dr. Tanner’s 40 day fast and a stray tramp dog weighing 65 pounds at arrival, down to 8 pounds now, seen near Ed Barrell’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Elgin
Dr. Tanner
J. P. R. James
Ed. Barrell
Slandering F F W Ballou and Greenback Proclivities
A letter questions the motive behind slandering F F W Ballou saying a man may change when wrong. It asserts that Lockridge and others prove no venality in Ballou’s actions and that Ballou resigned, challenging critics and echoing Greenback party loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. W. Ballou
G. B
Obituary of Kerra J Exstorr 71 at residence of parents
Kerra J Exstorr died at her parents home on Thursday July 22 1880 aged 71 years 3 months. A faithful member of the M E Church she was esteemed for Christian virtues and quiet manner. Her exemplary life leaves sacred influences in the community. G M B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyep
Kerra J. Exstorr
M. E. Church
Boys Burned in Smoke House Fire Rescue By Mother
Tuesday of last week in the first ward a pair of John Ehlers's sons played with matches in a smoke house. A fire broke out among shavings and the five year old nearly perished before his mother saved him. The child suffered severe burns to the leg and face but is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ehlers
Boone Democrat
Caucus Dates for Republican Townships in Iowa
Reports of Republican caucuses in Washington Franklin Grant and Milford townships set caucus dates in August 1880 to elect delegates to the Nevada county convention on August 14. Appointment notices name meeting places Boyd Wray Peterprise Centre school houses and organizers. A separate note discusses a North Central laws agricultural visit and local crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Boyd Building
Ames
Pr. m
Nevada
Franklin Township
Wray
Wa. Annaswirn
Grant Township
Peterprise School House
Milford Township
Centre School House
Po. M
F. T. McLain
Candidates for County Recorder Nomination in 1880
A. E. Lucas of Nevada announces candidacy for County Recorder subject to Republican county convention. Joan Johnson of Palestine also declares candidacy for nomination. Alexander H. Buck of Franklin dated August 2 1880 confirms intention to seek convention nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Franklin Township
A. E. Lucas
Nevada
Republican County Convention
Alexander H. Buck
Franklin
Story County Normal Institute Opens August 16 1880
The Story County Normal Institute, appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, will convene at Nevada on August 16 1880 for three weeks. Prof. W P Payne leads instruction aided by Prof H Boyd Mt Vernon and Mrs A M Payne. Boyd brings eight years at Cornell College and praise from that faculty. One or two lectures weekly are planned to benefit local teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Normal Institute
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Nevada Commencin
W. P. Payne
H. Boyd
Mt. Vernon
A. M. Payne
Payne
Story County
Boyd
Cornell College
L. B. Bavouman
Iowa Hotel Fraud Act Passed in 1580
The General Assembly enacted a misdemeanor statute punishing hotel fraud with fines up to one hundred dollars or up to thirty days imprisonment. It defines fraudulent intent by false pretense or nonpayment, with prima facie proof rules, and excludes regular boarders and planned delays. Approved March 22, 1580.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Estray horse taken up in Story County Iowa 1880
Morgan Keltner of Washington Township Story County Iowa reported a black estray horse with a small white shoulder spot and a long slim tail, appraised at 75 dollars. Nevada July 17 1880 In the District Court of Iowa Story County J H Queal plaintiff against John West Mary West John G Widner Sarah Widner and Clark Van Ostrand defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Keltner
Washington Township
Story County
Iowa
Nevada
District Court of
State of
J. H. Queal
John West
Mary West
John G. Widner
Sarah Widner
Clark Vanostrand
District Court
Recorder
Joan L. Stevens
Piff
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R. B
Chicagoegen Express
Eosovsesene Dada, BM. Ee P.M. Ay Freight
A. m. Fig’t
A- M. Way Freight
F. M
Desoines Division
Gor Express
M. Express
A. M. Mail
Pat
Ft & Acmd
Mall & Express
Fairchild
Ames Town
Bradley
James Bradley
West
U. S
G. A. Meredith
Towa
Duff and
Boone Streets
South Side
E. D. Andruss
Ames, Lowa
John L. Stevens
Aa AT Law
Lucas’ Bank
G. A. Underwood
Lucas & Greeley's Bank
N. A. Rainbolt
Greeley
Quandaca Street
Dyer & Fitchpatrick
United States
Opera Block
Nevada Town
W. H. Fitchpatrick
Justice OF Peace
Ames, Town
Ovondaa Street
D. Taomesor
T.C. McCall
McCall & Thompson
J. A. Fitchpatrick
KE Ag Winary
Story County Abstract Books
Story Covety Lowa
Masonic
Acadia Lodge
F. & A. Masons
A.H. Deca Worrs
W. M. C. BE. Tarion
MES Lodge
U. W. SO
Masonic Hall
K. Macomson
M. Soren
Charles Cranstan
Onondaga Street
Chas. Cranshaw
Mes
L. Cranshaw
Wm, D. Lucas
And
Europe
E.R. Chamberlain
W. M Greelly
Greeley & Rainbolt
Ali
A. J. Harvey
Calif YY
Marshalltown, Iowa
É.c. Parker
Parker Sands
Bia
Amis
Aleo
William Hulett
Ames, Lows
Indian Town
Milford
Home News
Court House
Board of Supervisor
John H. Gear
Warren, _ afayette
Milford, Sherman, Nevada
Palestine
Bvian Creek Grant
T. 2. Ross
Atpeet Suovs
Det Maxx
California
Bincaam & Co
Seiz
Thomas Soper & Son's
L. P. Thompson
Clarence, Iowa
Thomas, Soper and Son's
Joux Suxty
Crampton & McCormick
S. H. Shelley & Co
Gitt.” Jouxston
Merchantile College
Bever
Thomas, Soper & Son's
Fars
Nourse’s
P. R. Crate
Henry County
Missouri
Sam Craig
H. Shelley & Co
Thomas, Soper & Son
Mary Beary
Cascade
A. B
A. C. Thomas
Crank
Hewsverer Cow
Nichols & Maxwell
Peterman
New York
Matrimonial Times
Harold J
C. A. Nowlin
Opera Hall
Pantins
van Dusen
Skunk River
Ah. Lee
Gilbert
P.M
Register
North Central Laws
Guilmette
France
Louis Burrxar
New Jersey
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Superintendent of Insurance
Louis Ruttkay
Des Moines Lowa
Joan Johnson
G. A. Unnerwoopn
State OF Iowa
J. H. Miller
I. T. Evans
E. C. Evans
Bloomington
I. T Evans
A. K. Baxxs
Peacock
Coachman
Dominion Peacock
Old Coachman
Rainbow
Soldon
Pauline
Volunteer
Mark Key
Symmetry
Master George
Massadonicws
Grand Turk
Goodiase
Henderson
King George
Mr. Thomas
M. Stalker
College Farm
Crockery
Clare
Iowan
AIS 2D Air
WS Bradley
L. Nichols
G. H. Maxwell
GIY Drug Store
Pharmacists
Omniune
Sale Stable
van Valkenburgh & Co
Valkenburgh
City Dray Line
Charles
Maxwett
Thayers
City Bakery
Booth's
Onondaga
Associated Press Telegram
Confectionary
Green & Canned Fruits
C. Choice
Mereland
Herald of Jane
A. F. Decamp
FEL Eker & Co’s
Peterman’s Block
M. Hemstreet
C. Lamb & Sons
Clinton
C. D. Norman
Went of
Lawber
Main Street
D. Norman
Ag’t
Leeat Bourke
AITD
E. Barstow
Geo. Shockley
Drind Fruits
Ges. Shockley
Peoples Bakery
Everybody's
Universal Lunch Room
Hemstreet’s
Chaney
J, J, Bousquet & Go
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Onondaga and
Douglass Streets
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