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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1885
Page
4
The Intelligencer lists local business notices at ten cents per line weekly, with a reduced rate of five cents per line under the "Business Brevities" header. Rates remain constant except for yearly contract terms.
Train timetable fragment listing west and southbound services from Ames including Pacific Express and St. Paul Des Moines routes with times such as 7 58, 11 30, and 6 45 A M. notes refer to Montour and Hawarden passengers and freight movements with various daily slots.
At Wright and Richmond last week a package of papers was kicked around with no owner. Dr. Richmond, traveling hundreds of miles to northern Okota, telegraphed for the item and it was found. The package contained bills totaling $600 and was sent to him by express.
The Tur Democratic County Convention met in Nevada and elected E. D. Fenn J. F. Martin Parley Sheldon A. J. Hawley F. P. Ellicott to the State Convention at Cedar Rapids on the 19th. They favor Merrell for Governor and Boyce for Supreme Judge and adopted a repeal of the prohibitory law with high license. Republican primaries in Story County project re nomination of McCarthy Mills Roe Banks and Ole Nelson for Representative, with Governor division and unclear supervisor preferences. Also notes a Sunday School convention at Pleasant Hill Washington Two with strong attendance and Ames participants.
The Washington Township Republican caucus to select delegates for the county convention meets at Opera Hall in Ames tomorrow at 4 PM. Citizens are urged to attend to ensure equal representation and strengthen party harmony amid candidate differences.
Mr and Mrs Parys of Cambridge visited the city Tuesday while Gro A Moerwoop left for the southwest on business and returned Tuesday. Mrs Carpenter and two children of Stuart Iowa are visiting Tillotsons. The Nevada B B Club beat Marshalltown 22 to 12 Saturday. Kidney disease cures touted by Hunt s Remedy. Local crops show average yields with promising corn prospects.
Deacon Bispee joined Dr. Richmond and family in Dakota while Auphor McCarthy and Dr. C. W. Allen of Story City were in town on business. Mrs. A. C. Thomas and daughters hosted Des Moines friends. Rubber Goods arrivals highlighted by Circulars Coats Hats and Hat Covers. Mr and Mrs Clark of the Ames Monitor plan to occupy Judge Thayer’s late residence. Reap Loughran Machine Co. advertises readiness to do business. The Grand DeTour Plaw claims sole superiority. L. M. Co. Mrs Braeton and child and Miss Hattie Bosquet visit Pella. Mrs Braeton to be away two weeks. Mr. Rosert Newland, visiting sister Mrs E Starr, returned to Galva Monday night. Dr Beverly newly elected Drake University Medical Department professor will give one lecture weekly this fall.
E Lusworrh Post, of this city, will meet in Grand Army Hall Cook's next Saturday evening. The notice announces a new assortment of stiff and soft hats just received by Bree Low and Huntington.
The finest selection ever brought to Ames. Bree Low and Huntington, Kent and Burgenson bought from Wright and Richmond a Davenport thrashing machine on Friday last. President Beardshear of the Western College at Toledo and Prof. Leland of Chicago were guests of Prof. Chevalier on Sunday last.
The ladies sewing society of the Congregational Church will meet at Mrs Arthur Thomas's residence next Thursday afternoon August 20. Also notes about oats yield of 95 bushels per acre and a Baptist University speech by Rev Mr Button at Des Moines.
Mr C A Tanner of Nevada canvasses Ames and vicinity selling Grant’s Memoirs with binding styles priced from 6.50 to 33.50. He advertises the range by binding quality as customers compare options.
Brerertow and Huntington advertise latest pattern and color flannel shirts for fall wear. The notice highlights new shades and the store offers these shirts as seasonal apparel.
Cart. Gaston arrives from Des Moines on Friday. Mrs. Gaston and their children are expected home by Friday or Saturday. The Ladies of the M. E. Society will host an ice cream social at Mrs. T. C. Miller's home on Thursday evening August 20 with refreshments served from 7 to 10 o'clock.
Wright and Richmond sold 17 self binding harvesters and mowers this past season. L H Bingham and the Loughran Machine Co. also reported large sales of farm machinery.
Presiding Elder of the Boone district Rev B F W Cozer will preach Monday evening at 7 o clock on the old School Ground If weather fails the service moves to the M E church providing an indoor alternative for the gathering.
Ex President Welch spoke Saturday at Story City in memory of Gen Grant. He stood as a witness who knew Grant as both General and President and delivered an exceedingly able effort.
We present a full stock of ready made clothing including finest worsteds plaid and other fabrics for men boys and children. Newest patterns in suits and pants are featured and customers are urged to inspect early for satisfaction.
Miss Hatrickz SHILDON gave a party for many of her young friends on Monday. Honored guest was Miss Hat tie Bosquet of Peila. Attendees included Flo Fitchpatrick, Hattie Fitchpatrick, Jennie Westerman, Maggie Bigelow, Hattie Bosquet, Della Jones, Lillie Brown, Allie Thomas, Ada Cook, Eva Starr, Lina Chevalier and Ruth Duncan for a lively social evening.
The item lists stock arrivals for men women and children shoes from Biegelow and Huntington Mars. It reports Miss Frep Trupeen of Franklin Twp improving after sickness. Prof Swine to lecture at the college and preach next Sunday. Col E D Fenn named postmaster at Nevada, replacing an efficient officer. Columbus watches advertised as the best. J B Frazee notes. Veterans buy Grant’s Memoirs, connected to their Civil War service.
The 4th Quarterly Conference of the Ames charge will be held at the M E church in Ames on Monday August 17 at 3 p.m. A full attendance of all official members is desired. H J Every Pastor.
Readers are urged to visit L. M. Co. of this city for a wide selection of machinery wagons and buggies. The ad promises notable quality and a larger local trade, inviting buyers to acquaint themselves with the firm.
Mr Wina Roberts, an associate soldier of the writer, traveled from Montana with a drove of cattle and visited the city Tuesday on his way home to Adams county. Roberts is described as a No 1 soldier and a highly successful farmer in his area.
The Ames community thanks Rev Mr Norris Dr Meredith Mr Phil Hutchinson and Mr Mont Bisbee for serenading citizens Monday evening The note also credits Gen J L Geddes Prof B A Knapp and the College Band and Choir plus Revds Everly and Starring for their roles in the services Ames Iowa August 12 1885.
Tue Misses Blanche and Veley Bradley, age about sixteen, travel independently through Illinois. They recently visited Dr. Bradley’s Batavia family and friends in Aurora and are now staying with a Joliet cousin. They have journeyed unaccompanied and report a delightful trip.
Advertisement claims the medicine outperforms Beggs Blood purifier for scrofula and blood diseases. Testimony from A. Johnson of Hastings Nebraska says three bottles helped a severe case more than anything else. 100 doses cost $1 with sample bottles free at Westerman's.
In Nevada Mills and Banks vied for renomination and Gallup and Mullen for succession. Poll results at close showed Mills 149 and Banks 144 while Gallup 61 and Mullen 65. Mills Banks Roe and McCarthy agreed to select the delegates.
Mr J B Grove threshing yielded seventeen bushels per acre on wheat and fifty on oats. He combats heating by laying tile through his bins for thorough air circulation. The community regards him as a good, careful farmer named Josh.
A historical note compares castor oil used to dress leather and treat sick children with Brown's Iron Bitters. It claims castor oil was an awful dose for stomach disorders and praises Iron Bitters for toning digestion and boosting overall strength as a safer, more pleasant alternative.
Saturday evening in Ames Mr and Mrs Ephraim Starr celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a large gathering. The couple married August 9 1835 at Bedford Indiana. Guests included C E Hunt D A A Bigelow Rev H J Everly and many others. Rev Everly led a prayer and gifts were presented including rocking chairs a suit a dress pattern and a gold headed cane.
A list of chosen delegates for the Republican County Convention is released by district. Palestine shows W. Snider Hendrickson Olson Erick Sheldahl W. P. Viland. New Albany Robi Allen J. W. Ambrose A. M. Norris Joshua Cooper. Lincoln Henry Bunker W. A. Bowman A. P. Bean J. Q. Burgess. Grant G. W. Hemstock Jas Robb J. C. Mason G. T. Peers. Union A. S. Alpim Ed Scott Anfin Ersland H. Osmundson D. Wre Beck. Richland Ed Elliot Freeman Elliot Geo. Dawson H. C. Roark. La Fayette S. B. Larson Neil McFarland H. R. Boyd O. B. Peterson. Collins John Mead L. F. Mills Theo Ham Fowler Robt Faith. Franklin C. Ruth Robt Liddle T. J. Miller A. A. Buck 4% Briley. Ida va s R Hays C V Norris A Craver W K Boardman M C Allen C H Balliet J A King J A Ringheim. Ind ne ae W Maxwell K Wood W J Venneman W M Starr talies Pearson.
Prof Rupple calls Ames Iowa summer gathering for the State Horticultural Society at the Opera Hall opening at 9 am during the State Fair season. Members and nonmembers urged to attend for free discussion of varieties and methods and a full exhibit of fruits flowers shrubs and diseased growths. Silas Wilson President J L Bubo Secretary.
A letter from Jas. Rusa Lincoln declines attending Ames memorial exercises on August 8 due to prior Marshalltown plans. The writer honors Gen Grant as a peerless conqueror and peacemaker, praising his leadership and the country’s gratitude.
On Saturday many business houses were draped in mourning for the Great Commander. Bigelow and Huntington decorated two large east windows with Grant portraits and evergreen rosettes. The west window showed Marshall’s engraving of Grant with the phrase Let us have Peace. Credit goes to Miss Maggie Mitchell and Miss Allie Wilkinson for the tasteful display.
Thousands testify Parker's Hair Balsam makes hair grow on bald spots and restores original color when faded. The product is not a dye, not greasy, highly perfumed, and leaves the scalp feeling cool and healthy. It is promoted as safe and reliable.
A pharmacist selling Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup warns buyers against inferior remedies and urges insistence on the trusted product. The ad notes price 25 cents and 1 00 dollar, with Pickett & Co. as the sellers.
An old trade snippet promotes a salve claimed to be the best in the world by Cuts Pickett and Co, with likely endorsement of its healing properties and sales appeal.
Wright and Richmond announce arrival of a car load of Champion Light Binders. The machine has undergone extensive testing by farmers who praise its reliability and call it a king among harvesters. Visit to inspect the new equipment.
An advertisement touts Mishlers Herb Bitters with an anchor emblem and the word Hope. It asserts marvelous cures for asthma rheumatism liver trouble bronchitis headaches and related ailments, urging trust in the medicine.
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