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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1890
Page
3
Time table for Chicago and North Western Railway shows westbound and eastbound trains including Omaha Express Denver Limited Overland Limited Pacific Express and Way Rail services with arrival times and passenger note that only No. 58 carries passengers except Sundays and an agent named Geo. W. Rochecs is listed.
Bula Boyd of Story City visits Ames. Mr Finch and family from Boone were in Ames last week. Mr and Mrs Hoot returned Monday from an extended visit. Rev Coyle of Nevada visited Mrs Dr Starr Tuesday. John Glidden and family returned from Columbus City. Mrs Liddle mourns her aged father's death. Mrs Wm Stevenson and Ella visit Woodward. Stuart Hutchinson and Simon Stratton returned from the East. Mrs N V Wilson of Gilbert left for New York. Grain buyers fill storehouses. Coady and Child open a new livery barn. Frank and James Liddle left San Francisco for Australia to visit an uncle. Sunflower social next Friday evening August 29 at the Tilden residence with refreshments. all invited.
Edward Young advertises superior coal quality and special pricing on orders before September 7. A Des Moines city horse, prized yet attacked by hydrophobia, was humanely shot by police after a mad dog bite last May. A college concert impressed audiences, with locals attending and J M Mehan visiting to promote the Capital City Commercial College.
Webster City retired newspaper men from Martin Bros visited the city last week and are compiling a 150 page book titled Through Iowa From Clinton to Council Bluffs. The work will describe manufacturing industries commercial interests and natural advantages of cities and towns along the Chicago and North Western line.
E B Stevenson assistant superintendent of the North Western district of the American Sunday School Union Cedar Rapids plans twenty days of countywide meetings starting September 10 in each township. The aim is to boost interest and raise funds to hire a full time worker to reach county children and enroll them in Sunday Schools.
Mr Read returns from Glidden on Tuesday. The Iowa State fair opens tomorrow, the 29th. A letter from Mrs Wilson appears on page three. A governor's proclamation is in this issue. Labor Day observance is set for the first Monday in September. The cantata once at the college comes to the Nevada opera house next Friday evening, August 9. Nevada residents are assured of a rare treat.
A gentle rain blessed the area, reviving pastures and helping crops. People visiting include Mrs. Jas. Wakefield and Miss Nellie Thompson of Bloomington, Illinois, and Miss Effie Ross of Haywarden, Iowa. John Stull is ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. Boothe will lecture at the Christian Church next Sunday at 11 A. M. Eastwood and W H Johnson drill for water on their farms. A traveler’s letter from Lincoln, Nebraska notes better crops toward central Iowa.
The Opera Block brickwork is done and plastering continues this week. Projected cost at completion is about 36000 with the post office slated to move in mid September into the new brick. The building will greatly enhance Main Street’s appearance.
The G A R selects Detroit Michigan as next meeting site with three year rotation to follow Topeka in 1892 and Chicago in 1893. Total rolls show 458230 members. Col Wheelock G Veasey elected commander in chief and reports the condition as excellent.
The Rev. M. D. Collins of the Des Moines Conference Iowa has felt the call and been accepted as an experienced associate for Bishop Taylor's Congo Mission. The Indian Witness notes his proven record as a wise pastor vigorous administrator and sound preacher while wondering if he is the Elijah preparing to sustain Africa's Methodist leadership.
The 1890 proclamation from Governor Horace Boies invites Iowans to observe Labor Day on the first Monday in September. It urges suspension of usual activities and calls for tribute to workers as builders of the state and nation, dated August 20 at Des Moines.
Western League absorbs Des Moines club as it relocates to Lincoln Nebraska to take over Des Moines place. Reporting notes possible Duncombe resignation from Illinois Central to devote effort to Sioux City Northwestern.
A collection of brief items reports suspensions at Hawarden Leader due to sickness, local legal fines, deaths from gas stove incidents in Loon Lake, a murder revelation of J. M. Dunn on the Pacific coast, a drowning near Rock Rapids, and political notes on Iowa’s next governor and Storm Lake’s judge moving to Iowa City.
An Illinois Protective Tariff League pamphlet argues tariffs on farm products shield American farmers from foreign competition. It cites wheat at 20 cents per bushel and other crops with 10 to 20 percent duties, contending tariffs raise foreign prices paid into the U S treasury and prevent imports that would hurt domestic prices. It notes U S staple farm product imports totaling about 14 million dollars last year and urges farmers to support protective measures over free trade rhetoric.
Train No 1 on the C R P yesterday stopped after discovering a dead man beside the rail line between Adair and Anita. An investigation was begun to determine the cause of death. Initial reports suggested freight train 2 Se Modeler may be involved.
A body was found near the tracks with theories of murder or accidental death after being placed on the line. The only clue visible was the name T. O'Brien on the coat collar. The body was moved to Atlantic for coroner's investigation.
The Chicago and North Western Railway Co offers Des Moines round trip tickets at half fare from August 29 to September 6, with return validity through September 6. For times and tickets contact C N W agents. Rain continued in the area. Eclipse Windmills priced 35 to 45 dollars and tower costs 50 cents per foot at Bing ham & Co.
L H Bineham offers a few young horses and colts at low prices to close stock. He will sell a fully improved 54 acre farm 44 miles northwest of Gilbert Station on easy terms. Enquire of Mrs M Lidble. A book titled Is the title describes a neighborhood plan to attend the Corn Palace, available via Illinois Central Railroad agents F B Bowes J F Merry.
Bigelow and Smith announce a fall stock of men boys and youths suits with prices from six fifty to ten fifty and claim they cannot be beat in Story County. They invite all shoppers to compare and emphasize their lighting stock and non underselling policy.
In Story County Iowa September Term 1890 John Evenson as administrator sues Ole Axelton and others to sell Lot twelve in Block Ten Roland to pay estate debts. If Trine Johnson fails to appear by noon on September 29 1890 a default may be entered. D J Vinge attorney for plaintiff.
The Chicago & North Western Railway offers weekly California excursions in Colonist cars from Chicago to San Francisco with first or second class seating and furnished double births at 4.00 dollars. Cars depart Chicago Wednesdays at 10 30 PM and reach San Francisco Sundays at 10 45 PM. Contact agents for tickets and details. The Stony County Bank in Ames Iowa offers long term real estate loans at 6 percent with repayment flexibility and annual interest.
BickLow and SmirTu announce new stock of dress goods and new plads in flannels. The market presents the newest items with a large line of plush cloaks and new jackets available at Tilden's for customers to inspect.
For full information concerning excursions to Minnesota Dakota Iowa Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Idaho and Montana tickets at half rates one fare for the round trip apply to Agents of the Chicago North Western Railway Company. 55 bars wrapped soap for 1.00 at Perkinson's Grocery. 14 Ibs best fine granulated sugar 1.00 new confectionery sugar 1.00 extra C sugar 1.00 at A M Perkins Grocery.
The Illinois Central Railroad will run three excursions to Mississippi Louisiana and Tennessee on Sept 9 23 and Oct 11 with one fare for the round trip. Tickets valid 30 days and good for stopovers south of Cairo. Agents west of Duncumb and on the C F M Branch sell for the day prior to travel. For excursion circular contact Manchester Iowa. J F Merry Assistant General Passenger Agent.
A Greens area seller advertises low prices on canned goods Queensware and glassware and promises lamps from 20 cents. He lists tobacco at 40 cents per pound and sugar specials before noting a Calhoun Guthria Carroll counties cattle theft incident and a Jefferson convention to recover funds from Chicago commission merchants.
A compact page of Ames Iowa notices lists dental services, sugar prices, travel tickets, bank referrals, clothing and accessories, health tonics, household goods, and veterinary treatments. Small regional firms promote products from Shiloh’s cure to Woolford’s Lotion with agent names and locations in Story County.
An advertisement offers the Odell Type Whiter and Check perforator for 20 dollars and the Single Case Odell for 15 dollars. It claims better performance, no ink ribbon, neat durable design, and capability of 2 to 10 copies per write. It promises 1000 dollars to anyone equal to the Double Case ell work.
An advertisement touts a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions claiming cure or pay. It also markets Shilohs Cure for sleepless nights and English Spavin Liniment for horses promising savings and blemish removal with a money-back and warranty. Sold by L. M. Bosworth in Ames.
BreakLow and Smith offer jackets in various styles priced from 3.75 to 12.00. The store invites customers to view the new line and mentions general service. The Clinton Herald editorial criticizes General Weaver’s failed bids for Congress and notes Oklahoma’s political leaning.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested that on the 28th day of August AD 1890 the undersigned was appointed by the district court of Story County Iowa administratrix of the estate of Henry Kersey deceased late of said county All persons indebted to said estate will make payment to the undersigned and those having claims against the same will present them legally authenticated to said court for allowance Dated August 23d 1890 ANN Kersey Adm x
Administratrix with the will annexed of Giles Cook deceased appointed by Story County District Court. Rury A. Cook named administratrix in 1890 to receive payments and present to the court for allowance. Notice dated July 22, 1890. Dr Winchell's Teething Syrup advertised as best for children's ailments sold by all druggists. Sovtly
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