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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1887
Page
4
The Iowa G A R membership grew by 1616 in six months as part of reactions to Mr. Cleveland's stance. State total now stands at 17436. In Ames and nearby areas illness rises with diarrhea and dysentery reported. On Tuesday Mr Loud sold four coffins four children for Gilbert and Ontario areas.
Mr and Mrs R. W. Liddle suffered severe injuries when a dog frightened their horse causing a runaway on the road to Gilbert. Mr Liddle was initially insensible but soon recovered. both are improving. A reunion at Nevada featured Chaplain Loziger and readings by IAC alumni with Prof Wynn departing for Atchison, Kan.
The July heat wave, measured by the U S Signal Office in Philadelphia, recorded a mean temperature of 79.7 degrees in a shaded Post Office summit site, 1.3 degrees above the 1876 July peak and 1.4 degrees above 1872. Maximum 99.9 on the 16th, minimum 67.5 on several days, 12 days below 90 and seven days below 95. Normal July average is 70 degrees.
A IA C student on a bicycle attempted a risky spread-eagle descent toward a bridge, frightening two ladies in a carriage and nearly toppling them over an embankment. Timely help prevented disaster as calls go out for safer practices to protect pedestrians and drivers around campus.
The National Encampment of the Sons of Veterans meets next week in Des Moines starting Wednesday. Ames hosts the U B Church dedication at 10 30 a m on Sunday with Rev Dr Beardshear delivering the sermon. Local news covers health, politics, baptist meetings, obituaries, and social notes from Ames and surrounding towns.
Miss Lulu Wiieur met a runaway last Monday at the college. The horse she drove attached to a buggy pulled the front wheels away and brought the buggy into town, leaving much of the rig at the college. No serious damage occurred.
The article lists Saturday caucus times for Nevada Grant Palestine Center Union Milford Franklin Ray s h and Washington with Oley Nelson visiting for a Nevada reunion. It notes illness in Ames and praises Nelson and Underwood as strong Republican representatives. It ends with a total solar eclipse forecast for August 18th lasting three hours and eight minutes visible across Asia and Europe.
Des Moines hosts the Sons of Veterans gathering August 17 to 19 1887 with a parade on Friday August 19 at 1 30 p m. The Geddes Camp votes to attend and cover railroad fare for members in good standing. Excursion rate expected at 14 for round trip. G A R members may travel at that rate. A passenger coach will be attached to the 6 45 a m freight for attendees and friends. Henry Wilson Jr Captain S E Hiestand Ist Sergeant.
The report lists transfers recorded at the Land, Loan and Abstract Office of J A Frrcura Tranick Nevada Iowa. Pierce Sinnat sells to Peter Sinnat specific parcels on 51 W 9 with nominal sums and affection. J D Lahman sells lots 4 and 5 in Cole. Z E Goodrich to Boardman Bros. payment of 325. A D Bishop to J M Storm lots 2 and 3 in Nevada. C Eenor to W F Swazee lot 5. Si Wood to H A Fuller sw 19 8 21 for 2200. Count Treasurer to S Coe lot 5 in 23 81 24 with taxes paid. J H Foster to Roxie K Baker wi se 26 83 2 for 1800. A L M Jenks to Oley Nelson lots 11 and 12 in Slater for 150.
The article invites all to attend the Iowa State Fair with enhanced premium lists across departments including horses cattle hogs grain and more. It notes free admission for children under twelve on Tuesday Children’s Day and announces camping space and transportation details with tickets through County Auditors and Gen. W L Alexander. Reverend J P Newman delivers the Sunday sermon and Soldiers Day runs Tuesday Wednesday with varied events on the grounds.
The text touts Chamberlain's Cole Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as the universal solution for bowel sickness, claiming it is always dependable, pleasant, safe, and able to prevent danger during severe attacks. It urges purchase from all druggists.
August Wide Awake opens with Old Concord sketches and a Summer Resorts paper by Margaret Sidney. It highlights gossip around the Revolutionary battlefield town and notes Elbridge Brooks on Summer Sports with croquet and boating. Craddock narrates a coon hunt, alongside stories from Catherwood and Hopkins. D. Lothrop Company, Boston.
A Republican caucus will be held in Ames Town Hall on Saturday August 13 1887 at 3 p.m. to select seven delegates for the county Republican convention meeting August 20. By order of the Republican committee.
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