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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1878
Page
3
County Convention Sets Stage for Republican Campaign
Tomorrow the Republican County Convention will be held and the campaign is opened with a plan to win the county by a 1,000 vote majority.
Census Returns Report Births in City
Two census items list new male heirs from Mrs. Prof Bessey and Mrs W Tupper. City population grows rapidly while locals pledge justice with Old Grant saying no guilty man will escape as far as heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Bessey
W. Tupper
Miners' Troubles End With Imprisoned Protesters
The Boone Democrat reports last week’s coal mine unrest led to fourteen miners appearing before Squire Templin on disturbing the peace charges. Two were acquitted, twelve found guilty and fined 20 to 50 dollars each. unable to pay, they remain jailed. No shootings occurred and Logan & Canfield maintain almost full force as the strike ends for that mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Templin
Logan & Canfield
Boone Democrat
Keigly Branch Bridge Project Starts by Narrow Gauge Co
The Narrow Gauge Company prepares to bridge Keigly Branch in LaFayette township. Workers will lay piling for a 600 foot long structure 35 feet high, replacing the temporary track around the crooked stream after the extension north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keigly
Bridgett
Keigly Branch
LaFayette Township
Business Change at Chaney Bakery and Grocery
Monday afternoon the Chaney baking and grocery business was transferred to M. Hemstreet. He plans to offer fresh first class goods at prices as low as rivals. Hemstreet will stock a full line of staples and fancy groceries and maintain the established baking standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chaney
M. Hemstreet
Chaney
For Sale: livestock and grocer's stock on North Western line
I offer a No 1 good cow some good shoats and a large sow as I plan to leave Ames and seek a bargain. Perrenmar tax grocery establishment of Chamberlain and Clark is praised by travelers as the finest stocked and best display of choice family groceries west of Cedar Rapids on the North Western road line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Perrenmar
Messrs. Chamberlain & Clark
Cedar Rapids
Band boys practice under Prof Fox for Des Moines visit
The band boys meet each evening for practice and show rapid progress in music. Prof Fox provides first class drill and their conduct is expected to earn them credit during their Des Moines visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Des Moines
Fever and Ague in the Local Neighborhood
The notice warns that many genuine fever and ague cases exist around the city and county. It notes the fall season promotes fevers and urges vigilance as vegetation decays to guard against disease.
Hoggatt settles three suits against D M M railroad
The three suits for damages on right of way trespass and crossing have been settled by stipulation. Both parties are satisfied and likely saved money by the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoggatt
D. M. & M. Railroad Company
Sabbath School Workers Meeting Notice 1878
Sabbath School workers met at the Methodist church on Saturday August 17 1878 with Supt Bigelow chairing. The Luke 7 11 to 17 lesson was read and discussed in rotation. Next meeting to be at the Congregational Church on Saturday evening with Luke 7 40 to 50 as the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Supt. Bigelow
Congregational Church
Cheese Making Promises Quality Butter From Porter Creamery
After arranging his creamery, Mr Porter faces lack of ice and shifts to cheese making producing 70 to 89 pounds daily of top quality cheese. He hopes to prepare gilt edged butter next season. They Object Were Not Drunk reports a college student dispute and drunkenness claim prompting an inquiry by faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Boone
Brown
Des Moines
Mrs Margaret Hunter dies. respected Franklin township resident
Notice reports the death of Mrs Margaret Hunter in Franklin township on August 16 at age 69 years 11 months and 12 days. Born in Center county Pennsylvania she moved to Iowa with her family in 1856 and for 35 years belonged to the Baptist church. A loving mother and steadfast Christian, she will be mourned by a sorrowing family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township
Margaret Hunter
Center County
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Baptist Church
Teamsters
Runs
Washington Township
W.M. Greeley
Ames
Anguat
Squaw Creek
Hog cholera appeal to farmers for tissue samples
If hog owners suffer losses from cholera they are asked to bring diseased hog parts such as liver kidney brain or ham to Dr Fairchild. Local doctors have started work on the issue and seek farmer cooperation to advance medical efforts for hog raisers in Central Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild
Central
Iowa
Midnight serenade by three male voices
A trio of male singers performed a late night serenade for local residents who praised the music but noted they were awakened and lightly poked, yet grateful for the unexpected concert.
Dead Hogs At Large In City Streets
A northern city area reports one or more men leaving dead hogs on the street to be eaten by flies and worms. The writer questions the motive and warns the offender may face a fine for contempt of the city’s health rules.
How They Act Away from Home on Spirit Lake Trip
A Ames excursion party Ed Barrell Chas Soper Will Eddy and E Hulett visited Spirit Lake for recreation. They encountered a cow and a herdsman who held the cow’s horns while the man filled a pail. The reporter, mosquitoes biting, kept a candle aloft as the cow restrained the pail with her foot. Facts from the Humboldt Kosmos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Spirit Lake
Ed. Barrell
Chas. Soper
Will Eddy
E. Hulett
Coarley
Rit Lake
Humboldt Kosmos
To Our Republican Friends
A plea to readers of Tun Isretiiercen in Story county to recruit non patrons, noting a yearly subscription of $1.50 in advance. The notice argues higher patronage will improve the paper and suggests spreading word during the fall campaign and sending in sample copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun Isretiiercen
Story County
Insurance Agency Named for Ames Area man Geo W Ashton
Several leading insurance firms confer agency for Ames and vicinity on Mr Geo W Ashton representing Mitna Phenix of Conn Phenix of NY Continental of NY Insurance Company of North America State Insurance Company of Des Moines assets over 22000000 all US based. Ashton well known countywide needing no commendation to assure patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Baptist Association Meeting Near Calhoun's Grove
The Baptist Association for this part of the state meets in Calhoun's Grove People's township Boome county Iowa on August 29 30 and 31 1878. Ministers and bishops attend with visitors expected from abroad. Services planned at least twice daily with possible three sermons. Refreshments served picnic style. attendees provided ample food and drink. Committee invites all to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Association
Calhoun’s Grove
People’s Township
Boome County
Lows
High Pressure Man Leonard Brown Stirs City Crowd
Des Moines speaker Leonard Brown addressed a Wednesday night gathering amid harsh attacks on the Republican party and government. The high pressure critic bawled his rhetoric, read questionable statistics, and drew comparisons to notable figures while rumored to stump the Ninth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Brown
Des Moines
Leonard
Republican Party
Hoggatt
Dan'l Pratt
George Francis Train
Stu
Woggatt
Sam Cary
Brick Pomeroy
Quacity
Personal notices from Boone and surroundings
K W Brown reports fair trade with merchants as he tours the Northwest for his fall campaign. Mrs Prof Macomber visits Win ton with her sister Kate to be married soon. W M Greeley returns from Illinois noting Chicago heat. John Stevens E R Chamberlain fish trip ends with few catches. Van Dusen ill but now mobile. Cora Gage of Cleveland leaves with Julia Cole for Ohio. Giles Cook has an Ohio nephew visiting. Turner family from Ames visits Boone. Rev F G Stephens from Pennsylvania staying for asthma treatment. Craton Coble Ira Gilley visit the I A C and recall Mr Colclo’s graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Brown
Prof. Macomber
Winton
Kate
Hog Day News From Palestine Township
The town reports hog shipments arriving by sunrise and mentions Mr Addison buying half interest in the Elevator with Gee Miles arriving to purchase grain. Holm the shoemaker resumes work after an attempted suicide. The silvins face starvation as autumn nears. Two traveler stops exist Rail Road house and Lumber yard. The caucus at Center school house gathered 44 votes as greenbackers stir local politics in Palestine township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
Gee. Miles
Holm
Rail Road House
Lumber Yard
Old Palestine
Center School House
Joux
Story County Teachers' Normal Enrolls 100 Soon After Start
The Story County Teachers' Normal convened at 9 a m in the Nevada high school room for a three week session led by Prof. Eldridge. Sixty to eighty teachers enrolled the first day, rising to about one hundred by Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Ella McCoy
Frenie Kent
Clara E Braubaker
F M Noe
W H Cope
Annie M Palmer
Mattie Kellogg
Sarah Olson
D W Shaw
Fred M Barnes
Rollins M Hunter
Florydon C Hunter
D W Thompson
W G Starr
Perry E Chase
Geo McGibbone
R K Thompson
Geo H Kerr
Alfred Day
W T Frazier
Rollin Davis
Irene Page
Sam M McHose
Julia V Poutry
Kate Ferner
Annie Connolly
Lydia Danskin
Peter Joer
Bertie Leffingwell
Kate Coleman
Ads Hall
Tillie Millie Miller
Mary Coleman
Emma Johnson
Addie S. Morrie
Nellie Bardwell
Florence Smith
Edith
Social balance in Ames prompts reform by young ladies
A village letter laments a severe gender imbalance with just five eligible young men among thirty-five young ladies. It urges the female residents to form a committee, seek clerical and professional suitors, and press merchants to hire suitable men to restore equality and strengthen town life. Dr. Aponts.
Changes in Our Laws From the Last General Assembly
A condensed summary of new laws and old-law changes: town and township officers now set as mayor or recorder with three trustees terms. six trustees elected next spring with terms drawn for 1 2 3 years. Recorder loses voting rights. tax exemptions narrowed to state forest land at 1 dollar per acre. Teacher certificates cost one dollar. Burning fields punishable like prairie or timber fires. Voter restrictions apply to highway supervisors and township assessors. Township trustees must use separate ballot boxes. Bail denied for murder defendants. Federal judgements may create ten year liens on real estate. Capital punishment reestablished with jury about death or life. Defendants may testify in their own behalf. witnesses for defense limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
District
Circuit Court of the
United States
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Sheldah
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