Local notes highlight births visits and county fairs
Ames and surrounding towns publish social items from hot Springs to Colfax. births marriages and visits are listed along with church notices and a Story County fair update.
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
7
Martin M French obituary notes long life of varied ventures
Martin M. French died at his residence at the corner of Clark and Story Streets after a five week illness from Brights disease. Born in Otsego County New York January 29 1837 he pursued mining ventures in the west, ran drug stores in Missouri Colorado and South Dakota and settled in Salida before moving to Ames. He leaves a widow and son Clare Vernon, plus brothers John Alvin Calvin and sister Mary Smith. The funeral was led by Dr. W. H. Wynn with reflections on death and resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark and
Story Sts
Angist
Martin M French
Brights
Otsego Co
New York
California
Nevada
Ray Co
French
Bosworth
John 8
Nebraska
Alvin
Ohio
Calvin
Mary Smith
Missouri
Lucy Jucal
Ames
W H. Wynn
Lazarus
Martha
Court cases against OC and Northwest Railroad heard
In Justice Court two actions against the OC and Northwest A R Co were heard before Justice O Brien. G Lee for the plaintiffs. In the first case Will Mc Cartney sued for wages on board bills and the railroad paid claims and costs. In the second Robertson sued and the case was continued one week by agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice O'Brien
CO. G. Lee
McCartney
Robertson
Ames U B Church Fourth Quarterly Meeting Notice
The fourth quarterly meeting of the U B churches on the Ames circuit will be held in Ames church Saturday August lith at 2 30 p m. Officials from each class should attend to handle church business and its prosperity. Pastor signs with trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Ames
Ames Church
Trees and Clouds Sermons Highlight Baptist Service
Tree Sunday was celebrated at the Baptist church with decorated trees and forest pictures loaned for the occasion. The sermon preached on The Trees of the Lord are Full. Next Sunday’s sermon titled The Clouds. Mr. Blackman seeks donated cloud pictures for loan by Friday or Saturday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Ontario Residents Attend Dinner and Meetings
Ontario notes tell of H Baughman leaving for visits in Arapaho Nebraska and Moville Iowa. A basket dinner gathered locals at Chapel Ridge. Dr E M Johnson of Winterset Iowa vacationing with his parents. Laura Coffelt of Trenton Nebraska visiting Ontario friends. Mollie Briley ill with typhoid fever. Protracted meeting starts next Sunday with Evangelist Dunkleberger in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Johnson
Winterset, Ia
Laura Coffelt
Trenton
Neb
Ontario
Evangelist Dunkleberger
Card of thanks for M. M. French
A acknowledgment note expresses gratitude to friends who cared during the illness and death of M. M. French. Signed by Mrs. Bevie C. French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. French
Bevie C. French
Christian church society hosts social at Mrs Penfield home
The Junior OC E Society of the Christian church held a social at the home of Mrs Penfield Tuesday evening. Mrs Andrew Scott entertained her Sunday School class from the Christian church at a picnic at her home Saturday afternoon. Harvey Lyman took a snap shot picture of the teacher and her class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OC. E. Society of the Christian Church
Penfield
Andrew Scott
the Christian Church
Harvey Lyman
Notice to Contractors for Kelley Iowa School Building Bids
The Board of Directors of the Independent District of Kelley Iowa invites sealed bids by 2 PM September 1 1900 for a school building. Plans available with secretary H A Cook after April 1903. A $500 certified check must accompany each bid. Bids addressed to H A Cook Kelley Iowa. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Directors. 164 H A Cook Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Iowa
H. A. Cook
Ordinance for extending Burnett street drain to Sycamore line
The city of Ames Iowa proposes to extend the Burnett street tile drain north to the north line of Sycamore street. Construction costs are assessed pro rata to abutting front feet, city pays street crossings and any excess over one dollar per front foot from the general fund. The ordinance will be published and take effect on publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett Street
Sycamore Street
Ames
Iowa
Sxeco
Iowa Street
Eeperet L. C. Hodson
Ames Fire Limit Extension Ordinance for Blocks 10 and 14
The ordinance extends the fire limits in Ames Iowa to blocks 10 and 14 of the original town. It bans wooden construction on these blocks unless outer walls are brick mortar iron stone or other non combustibles with fire proof roof. It prohibits moving buildings onto or between these blocks unless built as required. Violations must be abated and costs paid by the owner. ordinance takes effect after lawful publication. Mayor Taos Thompson and City Clerk Gipinas sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Saidar
Taos
Thompson
Cal GippiNas
Ames Ordinance Sets City Datum Plan for Streets and Sidewalks
Ordinance No. 131 establishes a horizontal datum plane in Ames Iowa one foot below a top iron rod in a park near Blair's Second Addition. It fixes bench marks curb elevations sidewalk grades and curb lines for streets and requires straight connections to grade points. Repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Thompson
P. Compton
Blair
City of
Hom
L. C. Hodson
Ordieranes
Cal Giddings
Tuos
Ames City to Drain Story and Clark Streets
City Council to hear a proposed resolution for an eighteen inch tile drain along Story street from the Motor culvert east of Hoggatt street to Clark street and north along Clark to North street. Costs assessed pro rata to abutting lot owners with city paying crossing costs. objections allowed at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
City Electric Light
Story Street
Mator
Hoggatt Street
Clark Street
North Street
Moreton
Giddings
Thomas Thompson
Notice to Drain Contractors Sealed Proposals Ames 1900
Notice announces sealed proposals in Ames Iowa for material and labor to construct a tile drain on Barnett street from Ione to Sycamore. Plans by L C Hudson on file. bids opened Aug 6 1900. $25 bid security. bond $25000 if awarded. Council may reject bids. proposals due by 8 pm Aug 6 1900. clerk Oat Gippinas signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Electric Light
Ames
Iowa
Barnett Street
Ione Street
Sycamore Street
L. C. Hudson
Notice to Road Contractors for Local Road Bids
Notice from Epwiy Rex Co Supervisor at Ericson and Larson Story City bids due August 11 at 1 p.m. to travel 3 miles of road. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ericson & Larson
Story City
Epwiy Rex, Co
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