Local Advertisements Highlight Bargains and Events
Reap what Wright and Little advertise new deals on Diamond X axle grease at Tiupsn and McLain's. Potx Crry flour priced at 3.50 per 100 pounds and patent at 4.00 per 100 pounds at Tuaven's. Thayer's displays toothsome edibles from a new baker. Thayer's showcases extension dining tables, with Freen fruita stock arriving daily. A marriage license issued to Ole N. Sexy and Julia Risseter. Boots and Shoes for the million at Thomas, Soper & Son's with low prices. Jacobs continues butter shipments. Hes Lint oil at Tilden & McLain's, Head Light oil noted. Hirsh at the New York Store touts cheap stock for clothing. Tailor H. Lightner offers perfect fits. Paul Orry and Carlisle flour sold at Thayer's. Quotations for Uxrit Hirsh building vacancy. Tremont Lunch offers Bur an light, sweet white big weight, cakes and pies daily. Frazee's jewelry store room noted as risky for fitters.
Bargain Hardware Stock At Bingham Barrell’s Sale
A general stock of hardware stoves and pumps at Bingham and Barrell’s will be sold cheaper than any rival offer in the line. The sale emphasizes low prices to attract buyers seeking value on an assortment of home and shop necessities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham & Barrell’s
W. Slingerland
Tremont Lunch Opens With Low Dinner Prices
The Tremont Lunch offers warm dinners at nominal prices for farmers in the city. Cuornise, a new arrival, and a large stock may be purchased by cash customers at low figures from Thomas, Soper & Son's. Bernoips and Kuss have seen steady grain intake, with more loaded teams daily. Binghams & Barrell's sells hardware including stoves and pumps, while the New York Store highlights new stock as Hirsh plans a clean sale before moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas, Soper & Son's
Woman struck by lightning while arguing with husband
A New York woman, in the midst of a domestic quarrel with her husband, was struck and killed by lightning. Separately, J E Mirusmie plans an addition to the New York Store after September 16 to provide more space for his occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. E. Mirusmie
Local trades advertise lard oil and new shops
Otis and partners market No. 1 winter lard oil at ninety cents per gallon. A planing mill with turning lathe and bracket saw is listed under Orser's furniture store. Butler and Van Vleet announce a new building establishment in the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Tilden & McLair
Orser’s Furniture Store
Butler & van Vleet
Gent's furnishings and boots at New York Store sale
Hirsh announces fall stock at cost to prevent moving any current inventory to new quarters. The sale begins before September 15 as the New York Store showcases furnishings boots and shoes for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gent
New York
Hirsh
Night hailstorm scatters large stones with minimal damage
A local report notes a hailstorm with monstrous stones but no wind caused little or no damage. Residents report few damage items lost as the storm passed without strong winds.
Des Moines Railroad Plans Tax Question Across Townships
Anricees of the corporation for the J. Joe Dececla and Des Moines Railroad have been recorded. Officers prepare to submit the tax question to townships along the line, the road connecting at Des Moines with our Darrow Gauge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the &J. Joe, Dececla, & Des Moines Railroad
Des Doises
Anonymous Letters Spark Tax Plan Comment in Des Moines
Two anonymous communications were received this week and will not be published. Ben J. Bartlett of Des Moines drafted a tax plan for Professor Pope's new dwelling and has since copied it for three other homes in the capital. The writer hints at political manipulation by a local figure tied to the Story County Democratic Aid Society and criticizes a candidate associated with "grinding the face of the poor."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Boone Republican
Chicago
Art Publishing
George @tinéon & Co
Portland
Maine
George Stinson Ieee
Hen
Dominion of Canada
T. G. Miller
Canada
von Coellen
Welton
Geo W Ashton
C H Leecing
Ella O'Donnel
J S Smith
Mary EB Coady
E E McCoy
Jennie Vincent
Kate Ferner
Joshua McKinwm
WO Payne
BE F Beil
Geo H Kerr
Petar Joer
John W Livingston
S F Johnson
Augusta Ferguson
Clara Ford
Marilla Ross
Maitie Modds
Addie Morris
Elia M Morris
Sarah J Wilson
Tillie Miller
Adah Hall
Sadie Campbell
Annie Eccles
Florence Dana
Minnie Alderman
Libbie Lovel
Belle Rutherford
Alice Lewis
Sallie Hambleton
Geo Bradshaw
Lina Hambleton
WT Frazier
Hellen Harper
Anna Hardcastle
Susie Wood
Mama Wilson
Mary Wood
Mellie Humoo Myre Hoover
Mattie Kellogs
Mrs E Boynton
Mary Bradshaw
Mary FE McArthur
Ella McArthur
Louisa Heaton
M McHose
Rosa Murphey
Mary Dutley
Rosa Butte
Ida Snider
Frankie McGriffin
E L Chamberlain
Beile Chamberlain
Lauira West
LD Baughman
W Starr Rollin
M Hunter
Sarah Kindlespire
Mary Coleman
Laura Kindlespire
Mont Cessna
Letter List at Ames Post Office for Week End
Letters remaining in the Ames Iowa post office for the week ending Saturday evening before the paper date. If uncalled they go to the Dead Letter office. Names include Mrs Martha M Spmeer Philip E Gilbert Mrs Hatta A Lucas and P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Martha M Sp Meer
Philip E Gilbert
Hatta A. Lucas
P. M
Hog Cholera Ravages Swine in This County
Hog cholera has severely reduced local swine numbers in two weeks. Col Hoggatt reportedly lost over sixty hogs, W H Fitch Patrick suffered many, and several nearby farmers near Ames incurred heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hoggatt
W. H. Fitchpatrick
Ames
Tax Dog Tax Delays Prompts Council Inquiry
Editor Doc Eargo asks if the council has clear reasons for not collecting the dog tax this year and promises a report next week. He notes many taxpayers expected prompt action and timely attention to the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Internceycem
Doc Eargo
Bargain Groceries At Old Stand Offer Inexpensive Canned Goods
W Clark promotes strict cash sales with bargain prices on standard canned goods. Offers include 15 ets for 2 Tb cans and 20 ets for 3 Tb cans. The list features strawberries blackberries cherries peaches tomatoes oysters and more. Also No 1 Jepantesa at 50 ets per pound and four pounds of coffee for 100 ets. Desirable bargains in all other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Clark
A Cheering Prospect For County Harvest 1877
A local resident tallies countywide harvest profits at about 3 million dollars while debts total 2 million. After subtracting liabilities, a surplus near 1 million is seen for home use and improvements.
Couple Celebrates Crystal Wedding Anniversary
The couple were honored with a surprise anniversary gathering last evening. Friends left many gifts showing high esteem as they mark their crystal wedding day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H
Township caucuses set for Aug 24 1877 in county
Republican County Central Committee schedules township caucuses at the usual places on Friday August 24 1877 at lamp light. Citizens urged to elect delegates to the county convention who will faithfully discharge duties. Lectures at Normal Institute include Prof Payne Bessey Goldthwait and Foster. Admission 20 cents for two evenings. five evening tickets 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Township Central Committee
Republican County Central Committee
J. R. McDoxann
Gtory Co. Normal Institute
Wm. P. Payne
Roswell Foster
Lowa College
Grinnell
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Foster
Omaha Herald
Nebraska
A. S
Hitchcock
Mississippi
Doubdt
Price of medicines and trusted druggists warned by The Pharmacist
A reprint urges readers to pay fair prices for pure medicines and buy from competent pharmacists. It contrasts good druggists who carefully prepare prescriptions with cheaper pretenders who may poison customers. It laments cruel apprenticeship hardships and stresses the life saving value of skilled apothecaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romeo
Personal Mention in Boone Area Social Circle
Prof. Jones of the People in Des Moines reports growth of greenback support in Iowa and says prosperity prevails. Edw. Rothschild of New York visits his brother-in-law I. E. Hirsh as Mrs. Pope recovers, and Miss Helen Anna of Chicago stays with Hirsh. Gen J L Geppes and wife from the Agricultural College visit Boone. Col Ben Bartlett, Des Moines architect, brings brick plans for Onondaga street and Pope building. Quintilian Woggatt of Story county strongly supports the greenback ticket for Governor and Boone County gains in the statewide race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Jones
the People
Des Moines
Iowa
Edw. Rothschild
New York City
I. E. Hirsh
Pope
Helen Anna
Chicago
J. L. Geppes
The
Agricultural College
J. B. Hewes
Boone Repubblican
J. B. Wolgemuth
Wauchope
Ben J. Bartlett
Onondaga Street
Prof. Pope
Secres Quintillian Woggatt
Story County
Boone County
Boone Republican
Returned Surveyors Report Near End of Narrow Gauge Line
The surveying party, sent to locate the extension of the Narrow Gauge road, returned to Ames and then left for Des Moines. They describe a satisfactory route extendable about 72 miles north and expect operation as far as Rutland in Humboldt County by early winter. Sept Smart is due home from the East tomorrow to pursue subsidies and contractors seek to bargain for immediate grading after his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Des Moines
Rutland
Humboldt County
Smart
Minnesota Line
Prairie Grass Prosperity Across the State
An exchange praises a luxuriant prairie grass crop now common across the state. It cites fewer weeds and unusual fullness as due to preventing prairie fires last fall and later spring burning. Proposals arise to preserve prairie grass each fall for snow protection, better sleighing, and improved pasturage.
Lecture by Prof David Swing at Boenstero M E Church
Prof David Swing will lecture Tuesday evening August 28 at the Boenstero M E Church on The March of Man Toward the Useful. The Boone county Teacher's Normal Institute starts next Monday in the Second Ward schoolhouse with Supt Cutler promising a profitable session. The Fort Dodge and Fort Ridgely narrow gauge railroad progresses with counties north voting tax and work starting. Boone could benefit from a connection though Humboldt and Ames routes complicate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Swing
M E. Church
Boenstero
Jerry Black
Ketchum
Grasshopper
Boone County Teacher's Normal Institute
Second Ward
Cutler
Fort Dodge
Fort Ridgely
Minnesota
Fort Dodgers
Boone
Humboldt County
Des Moines & Minnesota
Ames
Humboldt
Polk City
Delinquent Tax List for Story County Lands in 1877 Sale
Jay A Kixs treasurer of Story county announces delinquent lands advertised for sale after two years. The list includes multiple lots with sections, townships, ranges, acreages, and taxes ranging from 3.54 to 87.65 dollars. Sale to begin on the first Monday in October 1877. Redacted OCR errors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Jay A Kixa
Story County
Nw Gr
Lacre
Township
Candidate for County Superintendent Seeks GOP Nomination
The speaker announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Story County subject to the Republican nominating convention to be held in Nevada on Saturday, August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Nevada
Township Caucuses Set to Choose Delegates for County Convention
Washington township caucus meets at Grange Hall Ames on Friday afternoon August 24 at four o clock to select delegates for the County Convention at Nevada. Grant township Republicans vote at Mathews schoolhouse August 24 at four o clock P T M to secure delegates for the county gathering. Franklin township caucus for Nevada County August 25 holds at Ray schoolhouse at three o clock p m on Saturday August 18 to choose delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Nevada
Grange Hall
Ames
Dax McCarthy
Grant Township
Mathews Schoolhouse
Franklin Township
Ray
Eaid Township
Onper
Cramman
Notice to Debtors Dissolved Partnership Settlement
Notice to Debtors. Our partnership has dissolved and all parties owing us must settle. The business will continue hereafter by Wm Hutert as proprietor. Boveprake and Hutert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hutert
Boveprake & Hutert
Desirable Farms and City Property For Sale in Ames
Real estate offer from McCarrhy Stevens Usogrwoon land agents at law in Ames Iowa. On hand and for sale first class farms prairie lands and desirable city property offered at low figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarrhy, Stevens & Usogrwoon
Ys At Law
Amee
Improved 180 Acre Farm Near Ames Milford Township
A farm of 180 acres surrounded by timber and well suited for stock raising includes 20 acres of timber. Located six miles north of Ames in Milford township within forty rods of Soper's grist mill. Sold at a reasonable price on easy terms by O K Hitt Nevada Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Milford Township
Soper
Hitt
Nevada
How I Is Done Herbal Cure Adverts Green's August Flower
An old time health claim promotes Green's August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaint and indigestion. It promises relief in two doses and offers sample bottles for ten cents and regular size for seventy five cents. Sold by first class druggists in the U S and by J J Bosquet in Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
U. S
J. J. Bosquet
Ames
Bindery sale notice for land in Nevada regions
Cheapest binder claim noted in Boons and Parker urged to consider. Land sale offers part or all of south half of section 18 and southwest quarter of section 17 85 24 on easy terms. Interested wild land buyers advised to contact 23m Ross and Inwix, Nevada, lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Half Section
Southwest Quarter
Ross & Inwix
Nevada
Local Auction Notation for Buggy Sulky and Stove
Open buggy and sulky offered along with a coal or wood cook stove. Enquire of W. D. Locas for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Locas
Errors of Youth Cure Recipe Sent Free
A gentleman describes years of nervous debility and premature decay and offers the remedy that cured him. He provides the recipe and directions at no cost for those who suffer and wish to benefit from his experience. Address Joan B. Oavex 42 Cedar St New York for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertiser
Joan B. Oavex
Cedar St
N. Y
Vegetable Balm and Hair Growth Recipe Sent to Ken Vandels
A simple vegetable balm recipe is offered to remove tan freckles pimples and blotches to leave skin soft clear and beautiful. Instructions claim it also promotes luxurious hair growth on bald heads or smooth faces and are addressed to Ken Vandels & Co Box 6121 No 5 Wooster St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Vandels & Co
Wooster St
N. Y
Cure for Consumption Promises Free Remedy by Mail
A recovered advertiser offers to mail a free prescription and preparation directions for curing consumption asthma bronchitis and related diseases. Those interested should write to Rev. E. A. Wireon at 194 Penn Street Williamsburgh New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Wireon
Penn. St
Williamsburgh
N. Y
Overstocked Horses Offered for Low Terms
Notice from Nicwons and MaXxwetr announces surplus horses for sale at low prices and easy terms. The listing emphasizes clear bargains and urges interested buyers to inquire for details.
Local Printing Services Offer Wide Range of Paper Goods
An advertisement lists Lerrenweans noteheads billheads statements and other paper products. It promises workmanlike printing in reasonable rates and offers cheerful estimates for large or small orders.
Keokuk College Offers discounted half memberships
Advertises half membership applications for Baylie's Great Mercantile College in Keokuk Iowa on the Mississippi. Seeks bookkeepers penmen reporters operators and teachers and directs young men to write Prof. Miller Keokuk Iowa for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylie
Great Mercantile College
Keokuk
Iowa
Mississippi
Miller
Road Supervisors Receipts Offer Cheap End Poll Tax Forms
Neat receipts for road end poll tax advertised as cheaper than ordinary white paper. Call to obtain these ready forms.
Rheumatic and Kidney Remedies Promoted By Ames Agents
An advertisement touts Dr. Firtan for rheumatic and nervous diseases with a lifetime success claim and Dr. Filien’s Kidney Corsat for kidney and bladder issues. It urges immediate procurement from Ames druggists via agents Tilden & McLain, promising relief and a guaranteed cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firtan
Filien
Tilden & McLain
Ames
Public Auction Notice in Nevada Iowa 1877
State of Iowa Story County. By virtue of a general execution issued from the Circuit Court, Wm. D Lucas sues L. Soderiand. Levies on L. Soderiand's interest in lot 10 block 10 Sheldahl. Auction at Nevada Court House August 25 1877 at 10 a.m. to satisfy $114.80 debt plus $5.30 costs and 10 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Circuit Court
Story County
Wm. D Lucas
L. Soderiand
Sheldahl
Iowa
Nevada
H. F. Kingsbury
John Johnson
Born
Ames
Iowa Notice of Property Sale in Story County
By order of the Story County District Court Blair and Litman win in court against Francis A. Dye and Levi L. Dye. The property described is part of Section 26 Township 84 North Range 24 West. Sale set September 1, 1877 at 10 a.m. at the Nevada courthouse to satisfy a $218.25 debt plus costs and 10 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Story County
Raymond K. Benham
Hannah & Benham
Circuit Court
Mackenzie, Newman & Co
Raymond R. Benham
Henry Raymond
Lowa
Sention
Township
Range
Metidian
Iowa
District Court
Blair
Litman
Francis A
Levi L. Dye
Francis A. Dye
Nevada
Cummings, Noble and Dodges
J Gidding
Cal. Giddings
J. F. Gilvesors
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. R. Ringe
Jane
Lam
Atlantic Express
Fr’t. & Acco
D’n
Mail & Express
Pacific Express
Aeco
N. D
Amps
K. Scixnen
Stickney & Pettit’s
I. B. Frazee’s
Wright & Little
Frazee’s
Srempomen
1. B. Frazee’s
Rememore
Stickney & Pettit
J. B. Frazex
Turex
Tiupsn & McLain’s
Tuaven’s
Thayer
Slingerland
Thayer's
Ole N. Sexy
Julia Risseter
Thomas, Soper & Son
Jacobs
Tilden & McLain’s
H. Lightner
I. B. Frazee
Paul Orry
Carlisle
Uxrit Hirsh
Thomas, Super & Son
A. B. Thomas
Tremont
Frazee
Lightner de Tailor
Bernoips
Kuss
Binghams & Barrell’s
W. C. Shephard
Lower Veia
Ma. Percival
Intelligencer
France
Statler
Republican Party
Sarvaway, Ave
Josiah T. Young
Franklin
New Albany
Indian Creek
Sherman
LaFayette
Nan Ee Lincoln
Warren
Milford
Nweveda Tiems
J. M. Meanan
Raisnott & Daanes
Parker
Boons
Nicwons
MaXxwetr
A. Fpf
A. M
BE. Hinen
A. J. Dueckworth, W. M
J. F. Gulespie
J. F. Grivespig
B. Frazer's
J. F. Gruncerre
Maria Fegely
Wm. M Fegely
Senda
A. D
Stevens & Unverwood
Chaney’s
Tremont Lane
Eating House & Bakery
Onondaga ~ Street
Bank
Radiant Home
Prof. Bessey
J. L. Geddes
E. Turner
Lone Star
W Geddes
T. E. Pope
W. 8
Paxton
Elph
W. D Lucas
J. L
Excelsior
F. ©. Tilden
H. 8. Goble
E. D. French
Clinton
I. Te
Indian Town
Thayers
City Bakery and
Booth’s
Onondaga Ft
C. Choice
Chaney & Co
S. W. J. Winter
J. Cassel
C. J. Cassel
Heit SO Littilub
Bingham & Barroll
Intelligencer Office
America
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