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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
3
A crowded Ames column details visits and travels of residents and relatives from Boone Hampton Des Moines Eldora and surrounding towns. It notes returns from trips to Des Moines Lake City Davenport and Minnesota with social calls, illnesses, job moves, a wife’s hospital stay, and plans to visit or relocate.
Fire destroyed the cooperative Creamery building and plant in Milford township on Friday. The blaze began in the ice house around noon and quickly reduced the property to ashes. The creamery had operated five years and was valued at 2000 dollars with 1000 dollars of insurance.
A town hall meeting in Ames at 2 PM on Saturday August 25 will discuss good substitutes for corn in hog feeding. W H Stevens opens the session with attendees contributing their ideas and experiences. Willie Plumb a 17 year old from near Ames had a horse riding accident Friday night fracturing the skull and sustaining facial bruising but no fatal outcome is expected.
Local merchants advertise fresh stock and seasonal goods at Ames shops. E M Soper offers home goods and summer wear while Thurston & Graham feature builder hardware and stoves. Adams Overalls and Adams Bros push credit limits and top prices for eggs butter as Hamilton & Co pledge prompt payment and high buybacks.
A jumble of 19th century classifieds from Ames Iowa includes notices for a Thoroughbred Jersey bull and inquiries to F N Fowler or owner Fausch, a closing out sale of gasoline stores at wholesale prices by Thurs ton and Graham, flour shipments from Hamilton and Co, gloves from E M, The Ames restaurant offering 25 cent meals, account settlements at Thurs ton and Graham, fall and winter fabric samples from E M Soper, a house for rent via M K Smith, urging prompt business, Minnesota flour prices, harness shop deals at H S Goble, and Warsaw New York salt sold by Hamilton and Co.
For two weeks the 58 acre farm is for rent. Private sale includes one mare one buggy one harness one milch cow four tons of hay five stands of bees one two horse wagon thirty cords of stove wood and other articles. Joan H. Keesey.
A pocket book with a small sum of money was found between the residence of David Ives and the Christian church. Finder should leave it at this office for proper return.
An advertisement notes E. M. Soper offers a full line of hosiery. The brief listing emphasizes availability rather than prices or brands.
On and after September 1 price reductions apply to the entire stock of hardware. Cash or interest bearing notes accepted. Builders' book allows thirty days on nails and ninety days on builders hardware. Binenam & Co pledges no losses at the new low prices and thanks patrons. H P McLain Ames Iowa offers Wind Engine and Pump Co agency services and water works estimates.
Weekend gathering at Nevada expects strong turnout. Dr Deard Shear is scheduled to speak by the camp fire on Friday evening.
The premiere on Monday August 20 promises the day’s funniest comedy with a strong company and a Mexican band. Reserved seats are on sale with 50 cent admission, and a grand street parade plus open air concert will mark the evening. The Society of Willing Workers of Chapel Ridge meets August 22 with Mrs Anna K Dewitt for the first gathering in year two.
The Board of Trustees passes resolutions to resolve disputes in the agricultural department. Professors H C Wallace G E Patrick W A Leighton and D A Kent resign effective at year end and Curtis is asked to sever ties with the Farm and Dairy program to restore harmony.
The Ames First Church accepted the resignation of Pastor Rickman who returns to Ames to reside and may seek new pastoral work later. The church will await a successor in March with no interim pastor planned.
The Story County Normal Institute alumni plan their regular annual meeting at Miss Mabel Gates home in Nevada this Friday evening August 17 at 8 oclock. Georgia Warrick serves as president. Members are expected to attend without further notice.
Rev J. W. Geigers delivers the third lecture in the U S course at the U B Church on Friday evening August 24. The talk has been highly praised by the press. Admission 25 cents.
An ad for E. M. Sooper promoting a wide range of shirts available at affordable prices. It emphasizes variety and value with a playful tone and direct appeal to shoppers seeking economical clothing options.
Notice is given that on July 20 1891 the district court of Story County Iowa appointed Jennie R aapr administratrix of the estate of Mary BE Ball deceased All persons indebted must pay and those with claims must present them authenticated to the court for allowance Dated July 20 1891
The fifth annual reunion of the Polk Boone Dallas and Story counties old settlers will be held in Madrid on Saturday August 18. Guests will enjoy good singing and instrumental music. Attendees are invited to bring baskets and enjoy a day of rest and pleasure at Hopkins grove with shade and ice water. Railroad fare will be reduced. J Forks, President. Bens WYLI1k, Secretary.
An advertisement claims Ripans Tabules slip into a vest pocket to cure or prevent dyspepsia and related ailments, offering quick relief from digestive troubles.
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