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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1878
Page
3
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During the publisher's absence last week The InteLlicEn cer was led by C. E. Turner and Eeq. The management apologizes for potential shortcomings in future issues while noting the paper has received compliments for its editorial and local content.
Announcement states Ole K Hill is named as a Recorder candidate subject to the Republican party convention in Story county. Also notes a compliment to Governor Carpenter and various local notices including a infant death and business advertisement by Stickney and Taylor.
Boyd and Chapman offer the two leading sulky glows for sale this fall and urge buyers to call before completing a purchase.
Congress Water remains a well known medicinal draught at Thomas and McLain fountain. M Hemerveer begins additions to his residence to create one of the neatest and most comfortable homes in the city.
W J Tripp of Franklin township was mowing a field when a young colt ran in front of the machine and contacted the sickle. Both fore legs were severed in the incident reported a few days after the event.
The couple Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lucas received a handsome bedroom suit from friends in their city last week. Al was taken by surprise and at first speechless. R. B. Hutchinson of Zenorville, son of Jas Hutchinson, now attends Mercantile College at Keokuk, sending a letter praising the college and its conductors.
A notice celebrates Superintendent Baughman’s newborn ten pound boy at his home. The Institute begins on Monday and teachers are asked to excuse a cross or petulant mood. A warning that peppermint and paregoric have harmful effects is included.
A Gilbert Station correspondent reports a young man who insulted a sister was horse whipped by a gentleman. The community agrees the act was deserved and appropriate.
Saturday last Prof. Bessey received a letter from London that had been on the way less than thirteen days. This is the quickest time he has known a letter arrive from that quarter of the globe and it reflects well on the mail facilities of both countries.
Hog cholera has appeared in Story county within the last ten days. Many hogs have died and the disease is spreading rapidly. The outbreak is noted in other parts of the country and is reducing the hog crop.
Depositions taken in Washington before the patent commissioner concluded that Mr. Brotherton of our city has priority of invention over other claimants in the barb wire patent dispute. The decision rests with the commissioner of patents after examining the testimonies.
Fr Copas suffers an $8000 fire damage described as arson by incensed tramps. The blaze threatened the post office but was stopped before full destruction. Sunrise to sunset hours are noted as shortening quietly but rapidly.
Inquiries rise about Geo. France’s new house and lot purchase. The Ladies of the Christian church will meet at Mrs. Dr. Andruss’s Saturday afternoon at the usual hour. Our sewing society has paused due to the hot weather.
V Shore has moved billiard tables from W H Sheckley to the Evans building which is refitted for his use. He invites all to join in an innocent and amusing game by calling for details.
The council met Wednesday with Underwood Clark Boyd Read and Hirsh present. They moved to continue the Kellogg street sidewalk to Pearl street, suspended the rules, and passed the ordinance ordering its completion. Street commissioner Van Dusen’s bills were referred back for correction.
Letters remaining in the Ames Iowa post office for the week ending Saturday evening prior to publication. If not called for within 30 days they go to the Dead Letter office. Names include Wm. G. McCannon, Mrs. Geo. Loucks, Mr. H. Claw, Mrs. M. D. Lymon, Bidwell Lewis, Jane Kennedy, John Bar, Mrs. Harris A. Locas, P. M.
Quarter Master General Meigs directs Col. D. H. Rucker in Philadelphia to ship 100 linen wall tents and Lieut Col. Jas A. Ekin in Jeffersonville to ship 400 linen common tents for the soldiers' reunion to be held at Des Moines.
A postal card from the boys who left for the breezy north last week reaches a friend with a note for parents. They arrived at 8 p.m. and pitched tents. Charlie and IL seek trusted crackers and cheese, Eddy secured red herring, and a merchant is authorized to draw on Lucas' bank for pay. Horses shout, request funds to return home by train.
The following names have been drawn to serve as trial jurors at the September term of the Circuit Court: Jessie Densmore John Emery Hiram Taylor Grant township Marion Smith Joseph Campbell Milford township T J Miller Franklin John Johnston Palestine W Dakin Lincoln George Larson LaFayette E F Scott W W Chandler George Hemstock Union CE Hunt R Boyd A McFarlan L Roses Washington L W King J R Fitterhoff Nevada C P McCord Collins Newt Osborn Howard T J Sowers Warren.
Orchard trees in the county and a few city trees are bearing partly grown apples with many fresh brown blossoms. The buds start and new blooms appear day by day, an unusual phenomenon to a reader from a crab native climate.
Farmers report in the county that threshing is light with mixed yields. Wheat markets show carloads graded No 3 and the overall small grain crop is light and inferior, though sweating in stacks may improve quality later on. Oats yield 40 to 60 bushels per acre, flax 8 to 15, rye and barley inadequately threshed for a solid estimate.
The town reports a closed school last Friday and a new barber in town. Two lively horse races occurred last Saturday with money changing hands. The temperance club heard speeches from Mr Hardin Rev Byrd from Des Moines and J T Hopkins and D Browns from Swede Point. The Glee Club provided music with Miss Belle Finder at the organ. Last Thursday afternoon shoemaker Mr Holm attempted suicide by cutting his throat. a physician treated him and he is recovering. A prior mood of sobriety followed a spree. Jounx.
At the Iowa Central District Medical Association meeting in Grand Junction on June 17 1878 a committee was formed to study any connection between hog cholera and trichiniasis. Dr D S Fairchild Ames chairman Dr P S Moser Boonsboro and Dr A L Wright Carroll serve as the panel. The group urged full cooperation and data submission from all members to the chairman and committee.
The party authorizes announcing I. L. Smith as candidate for re nomination for Clerk of the Courts subject to the Republican County Convention. His record shows competence and fidelity in office and he is regarded as affable and helpful to the public. He is expected to be nominated by acclamation and receive strong voter support.
John Stevens and E R Chamberlain traveled across the country to Clear Lake for a ten day recreation trip. Mrs J D Bourne and Master Dick Bourne of Dewit visit and plan a two week stay. N A Rainbolt and John R Hays escorted to Chicago Friday night aiming for a pleasure trip to the Northern Lakes. C E Turner summoned to Callanan to handle a suit for Mrs Charles K Skinner from Ohio visit.
In a garden report Mr. French brought in string bean pods over 20 inches long and a semicircular cucumber 33 inches, shown by Geo. Shockley. The seed from a drug store labeled long green pickling produced this single odd hill among several.
Tax preliminary survey of the Narrow Gange extension to Webster City has been completed and the surveying party is returning to Ames Wednesday afternoon.
The Boone Democrat reports a mine outbreak at midnight where Logan and Canfield workers faced attacks on their homes. Guards and Lincoln Guards were deployed, one miner shot and seriously wounded, a wife driven to hysteria, and initial details limited by prepress deadlines.
The New York House will change hands as proprietor J. A. Bain sells to Dr P J Rayner of Cedar Falls. Bain gains a Black Hawk county farm between Cedar Falls and Waterloo, while Rayner acquires the hotel property and a first-rate hotel business. Bain’s four and a half years of managing the house earn him strong local praise.
The Ames Independent District School Board discusses adopting four grades within a ten year course, creating two primary, two intermediate, and grammar departments. The move, with minor potential changes, is approved for schools down to the sixth year, while text book changes are reviewed. A satirical lampoon targets local figures, including Lucius Quintillius Hoggatt and references to political setup in Story County.
A Howard Township school in district No 9 hosted a picnic with two long tables, a dinner, and student programs. Miss Augusta Fergerson of Franklin township spoke well, and Mrs S J Wilson led singing with several local youths. The event concluded with praise for teacher Mrs E M Lapenotiere and plans for next term.
Thomas Soper and Son announce a new lot of clothing in all styles and prices. A large assortment of boots and shoes is also available.
To printers. The loss of our office throws a good boy, Fred Beckwith, out of employment. He has proved faithful and is learning his trade rapidly. We commend him to the craft and appreciate any favor from fellow editors.
G B Pray certified that Geo C Nelson and John J Hannum were discharged two weeks ago for lack of evidence in cattle theft charges. Brown returned from Minnesota with cattle and faced a warrant. Rabeas corpus argued his innocence. Judge Mitchell ruled there was no case against Brown, clearing him of wrongdoing.
Notice from Iowa Academy in Anx Iowa August 6 1878 bids to supply coal due August 17 1878 four hundred tons of the best bituminous coal to be delivered to the college by October 1 1878 contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder with right to reject any bids
Slingerland has acquired the right to use the New York Embalming Company process in the county. He has received chemicals and instruments to perform the work. The method spreads across cities and towns east and west, enabling long distance transportation and weeks of storage without offensive odor.
A long chain of hearsay claims circulates through named individuals including M Kenzie Jessie Lyons Jule Smith Maggie Mitchell Lydia Thompson and others. The notice ends by declaring all readers must buy bread and baked goods at Chaney's Bakery.
A second-hand sulky hay-rake a lumber wagon and heavy double harnesses offered at bargain prices. Prospective buyers urged to call soon at Nicnots and Max for purchase.
Public instruction officials announce the Story County Teachers Normal Institute will run three weeks starting August 19 1978 in Nevada Iowa with Prof BE R Eldridge as conductor. State and county educators emphasize statewide standards attendance and early preparation for teaching certificates.
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