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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1877
Page
3
A crowded ad page highlights Frazee jewelry and silver, Tremont Lunch offerings and Taxwexr lunch, plus new stock at B H and T, Tizpen and McLain, Warren and Clark. It notes flour prices, Oats and wheat rates, clothing, harnesses, shoes, and furniture, with multiple department store promos and local notices.
A large Inde pendents gathering is planned in Ames with E H Gillette of Des Moines speaking at 2:00 PM tomorrow in the city.
Srickner and Perrit, new grocery men, advertise ten to ten percent cheaper than any other house in the county and promise to pay the highest market price for country produce. Last Tuesday a fishing and hunting party of both sexes enjoyed a day near Hannum's mill in fine weather. The Congregational house of worship has been improved inside with papering calico, and two coats of paint applied outside by Mr Spring and Mr Barber.
Mr. E Starr brought in from his farm a four foot long limb from a crab tree bearing sixty nine large well formed apples. The limb was loaded to capacity with apples growing as full as possible.
A shipment of ladies and children's shoes from Holbrook and Ludlow Utica NY has arrived at Bigelow Huntington and Tilden. The store touts it as the best invoice of such goods offered locally with stylish options in multiple sizes.
Mar. W. T. Lesner of Washington township farms two acres of Early Vermont potatoes one acre of Early Rose two acres of late potatoes plus half an acre of sweet potatoes He grows three thousand cabbages beets carrots turnips beans squashes salisfy and other crops He is cited as an enterprising Story county man expected to make a strong county fair showing.
The M E church sociable meets Friday evening August 24 at the residence of I B McElyea one mile west of town. Free transportation provided as far as possible. Attendees are urged to attend the moonlight event to support the church and receive thanks from Com TM rrTrex.
Tas Iyrectic Excern offers a 30 day discount to patrons who call and settle their charges. A prepaid $1.50 buys a year’s paper. The notice explains long-standing debt and urges payments, noting good crops and the need for funds after a year with few subscriptions.
Funeral ceremonies for F E Pace brother in law of Brad Palmatier were held at the Congregational church last Saturday. Pace died on August 15 at Sioux City while returning home from the Black Hills gold rush trip at age 27. Mr and Mrs Palmatier thank friends for their kindness during the illness.
Roswell Foster elocutionist recites Mac Beth at Congregational church Friday evening with high praise from press and audience. He follows with The Comedy of Errors Saturday and lectures on The Training for the Perfect Manhood Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Admission 20 cents. course tickets 50 cents, available at drug stores or at the door.
Short sacques are worn by young girls with lace trimmings and silk dresses. Llama lace shoulder shawls appear in late imports. Steeple-crowned hats occupy space in Fall shapes for ladies. New dress trimming sets come in garnet lapis ruby and emerald. Sum mer dates sell for twenty five cents at Fighthave. Hosiery for ladies favors plain solid colors. stripes and plaids are passé. A delicate brown complexion and cardinal tipped nose mark freshness. Japanese fans rise in popularity for their homely beauty. A renowned New York beauty is in Bloomingdale Insane Asylum after enamel facial use.
Will West returns from Keokuk with Baylies College graduates sheepskin. Mrs. J. N. Keller visits east. Prof. C. E. Bessey's essay on scientific Course of Study to circulate in pamphlet form. Mrs. Dr. Bales of Golden Colorado visiting Wesley and Mrs. Slingerland. J. E. Hirsh in Chisago as residents plan a sale in his absence. Miss Sallie Hoggatt off for a month in Dubuque. Mrs. John White visiting friends. L. Houghton of Chicago visiting Giles Cook. Prof. Wynn awarded Ph D by alma mater with eastern esteem. Dr. Schooler of Sheldahl in the city last Wednesday.
Residents are advised to send their books to Parker at stoone for professional binding services. The notice emphasizes quality work and timely completion, inviting customers to mail or drop off items for binding.
The Producer is consolidated with the Western Stock Journal and Farmer by reader request and health concerns. The combined monthly will be mailed to subscribers with contributions from the Agricultural College editorial corps and broader circulation. All Producer obligations will be promptly settled.
The Story County Teachers Institute opened August 15 with 104 students enrolled. Supi Balliett chairs the organization with Mrs S. F. Johnson as secretary. Prof N. E. Goldthwait conducts the sessions assisted by Prof. and Mrs. Payne. Classes include algebra and geometry optional. Lectures by State Supt Van Coeln and Prof. Payne, plus Shakespeare portions by Prof. Foster, mark a successful program at Nevada.
About 25 to 50 Democrats met at the court house to select four delegates to the State Convention. Daniel Finch of Des Moines attended to address the crowd while E. D. Fenn served as temporary chair and names were proposed for local party leadership. Other delegates included Dr W H Grafton Col McArthur and James Ross with Major Hawthorn and E F Bell as central committee associates. A new two story 20 by 60 feet banking house is planned for Nevada by O B Dutton & Son, to replace the current wood structure which will be moved to a nearby lot.
A Saturday gathering at the Story County Fair Grounds featured multiple trotting exhibitions. Owners included MacCord, Childs and Jacobson of Nevada and Clark and Read of Ames with Colonel and Captain racing, plus a Schemerhorn owned trotter. Col Scott gave an address and Trampoline thrilled spectators. two 2000 pound Norman stallions owned by Dan McGarthy closed the program.
The Republican Party of Story County will hold a convention at Nevada on Friday August 24 1877 to nominate candidates for Representative Auditor Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent Surveyor and Supervisor. Representation is two per township plus one delegate per 50 votes or fraction over 25 for Josiah T Young in 1876. Delegates from Collins Franklin Indian Creek Milford Nevada New Albany Palestine Richland Sherman Union Warren and Washington townships. Voters urged to attend caucuses at usual places and times to choose faithful delegates. By order J R McEdownatp Chairman.
Farmers and others may bring animals to the College Farm stables at noon on Fridays for free professional veterinary advice. If treatment is required it will be provided at a moderate charge. The offer supports students by letting them observe the practice.
The Aurora notes whereabouts of about twenty five seniors from the class of 76. Several have become teachers in Illinois and other states, some study law in Des Moines or Ames, and others pursue medicine, journalism, or draughtsman work. Last year they were seniors, this year they are men and women in active life.
A Nevada correspondent warns residents about the Northwestern Lightning Rod Company of Chicago posting about 50 men and 21 teams in the county two weeks ago. Farmers and others paid about $10,000 in notes after deceptive pitches claiming non conductors and perfect rods. The agent quotes add up to inflated costs and vague terms. The writer urges readers to sign no orders bearing circuit rod or company rules and shares personal experience of being duped.
Public sale begins first Monday in October under Chapter 79 of the Laws of the Sixteenth General Assembly. Jay A Kiva, Treasurer, lists multiple parcels with lot and section details, sizes, and tax amounts due, totaling delinquent amounts and announcing sale to highest bidder.
Real estate notice from McCarthy Stevens Undernoon listing first class farms prairie lands and desirable city property for sale at low figures. Agents at law in Ames Iowa.
How it is done to get rich and regain health is explained. August Flower claims to cure dyspepsia liver complaints and indigestion with two doses relieving symptoms. Sample bottles cost 10 cents and regular size 75 cents, sold by J J Bosquet in Ames Iowa and by all regulated druggists.
J. M. Meanan announces his entry for county superintendent of Story County subject to the Republican nominating convention to be held in Nevada on Saturday August 25.
The caucus to choose delegates for the County Convention in Nevada will be held at Grange Hall in Ames on Friday August 24 at four o'clock. Dax MecCarray, Chairman.
Notice to Debtors. Dissolved partnership. All parties owing us must settle. Wm. Hulett will continue the business as proprietor. Boxennake & Havert. We offer sale of part or all of the south half of section 18 and southwest quarter of section 17 85 24 on easy terms. Wild land seekers may call on 2-8m Ross & Lawin, Nevada Iowa.
For sale an open buggy and sulky and a good coal or wood cook stove. Inquire of W. D. Lucas.
A gentleman afflicted with nervous debility premature decay and youthful indiscretion offers a free recipe and directions for a remedy that cured him He invites sufferers to write to Joux B Capes 42 Cedar St New York for guidance and details of his method.
A wartime era offer promises a mail order recipe for a Vegetable Balm to remove tan pimples freckles and blemishes and a method to promote luxuriant hair growth on bald heads or smooth faces. The proposal requests sending instructions to Pen Vandels & Co box 6121 No 5 Wooster St New York.
By virtue of a Story County Iowa Circuit Court execution issued Feb 3 1877 Wm D Lucas seeks payment of 114.80 debt plus 35.30 costs and 10 percent interest. On Aug 25 1877 at 10 am at the Nevada courthouse front door the defendant L Soderland’s interest in lot 10 block 10 Sheldon will be sold for cash to satisfy the judgment and accruing costs.
State of Iowa Story County notice of levy on a tract described as SE NE NW section 26 54 84 24 West Fifth Meridian taken as property of Francis A Dye under a June 6 1877 judgment in Blair and Litman v Dye. Sale set September 1 1877 at 10 am at Nevada Court House door to satisfy $218.25 debt plus $6.70 costs and 10 percent interest.
J F Gravesor sheriff announces public auction of Cal Giddings property to satisfy a 1877 judgment for 321.29 debt plus costs and 10 percent interest. The sale occurs September 15 at 10 a.m. at the Nevada courthouse front door, with costs and accruing expenses.
An advertiser claims a permanent cure for consumption using a simple remedy and offers to send the prescription free to interested readers. Rev EB A Wilson of Williamsburgh NY is named for contact. The notice also mentions overstocked horses for sale by Nichols and Maxweller and A M M regular lodge communications.
By virtue of a general execution issued in Story county Iown a court levied on Lot seven in block fifteen in Born's addition to Ames Iowa as the property of John Johnson. The action is in favor of H F Kingsbury with a debt of 27200 and costs, interest at 10 percent from the date of the judgment and a sale planned for 10 oclock a m on a date in 1877.
An advertisement lists lithographed and printed items such as letterheads noteheads billheads envelopes cards and other printed matter. It offers workmanlike production at reasonable rates and promises cheerful estimates for large or small orders.
Advertises discounted half-membership to Bay lie's Great Mercantile College in Keokuk Iowa on the Mississippi. Bookkeepers penmen reporters operators and teachers are offered thorough fitting with instruction from Prof. Miller Keokuk Iowa.
A note invites road supervisors to obtain receipts for road and poll tax. The receipts are described as neat and cheaper than white paper for writing on.
Chronic inflammatory and nervous diseases promised speedily and permanently by Dr Fireen's Rheumatic Remedies. Kidney conptat removes gravel and calculi, strengthens bladder and kidneys. Sufferers urged to procure, cure guaranteed by local druggists. Tilden & McLain agents for Ames. 14 lyr
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