Social notes from Ames and surrounding towns
A long list of local visits illnesses and arrivals includes Mrs. Rutherford ill in Ames Mrs. C F Curtiss hosting a tea for C A Bailrich and many neighbors visiting kin in Des Moines Clinton and Marshalltown. Births marriages moves and upcoming events fill the column alongside brief notices of church services and school preparations.
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The
Christian Church
Leon Harvey
Ames
Des Moines
Harvey
Local notices mix social calls with business deals across Ames
Miss Jessie Maxwell visits Mrs. Swafford and sister. Nevada yard sale to R J Silliman sold to Co M Morse and Dr Dunkelbarger. Well sinking planned by Caledonia firm to 1000 feet at 8 and 3.50 per foot. Capt Brown campaigns in Warren and Madison counties. Creamery project to boost Cambridge dairy via Babcock test. Various ads for shops, groceries, clothing, and home goods fill Ames streets.
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M. Morse
Dunkelbarger
R. J. Silliman
Nevada
Mr. Silliman
Caledonia
Mich
Water Shut Off for Tank Repairs
Water will be shut off from the mains tomorrow Friday morning to repair the teak in the water tank. Henry Wilson mayor August 30 1594.
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Henry Wilson
Young Ames-area woman dies of consumption
Anna May Courtney died Tuesday morning near Ames from consumption. Funeral services are held this afternoon at the family home at 2 o'clock. The Courtney family, once residents of Ames, were widely known in the area.
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Anna May Courtney
Ames
Comrades in Blue Granted State Fair Passes 1894
All veterans who wore blue from 1861 to 1865 are entitled to a pass into the State Fair on September 5 and 6, 1894. Apply at once to Geo. M. Pitseor, Commander Ellsworth Post No 30, G A R.
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Geo. M. Pitseor
Ellsworth
Loughran Machine Co to showcase feed grinders at State Fair
The Loughran Machine Co will display the latest feed grinders at the State Fair located southwest of the amphitheater and north of the feed barn. Dense haze from smoke drifting south from Wisconsin and Michigan forest fires clouds Lake Michigan and hinders navigation. The past week shows Indian summer conditions.
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Loughran Machine Co
Wisconsin
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Special Trains For State Fair Run Sept 4 5 6
Special trains will run on September 4 5 and 6 for the State Fair. The eastbound special reaches Ames at 7 40 a m and departs Des Moines at 5 50 p m for return. The northbound special arrives at crossing at 8 15 a m and leaves Des Moines at 6 15 p m for return.
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Ames
Des Moines
Crossing
Flat Car Wreck on Open North Switch
The Denver limited derailed Friday morning after the North switch was left open. A string of standing cars was struck, a flat car was split in two and lifted to a near vertical angle near Ames Hotel, damaging a brick wall and window. Estimated repair cost around $15. The engine crew escaped unharmed as Engineer and fireman leapt clear.
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Denver Limited
Ames Hotel
Obituary of Clyde Shields at Manhattan Beach tragedy
Clyde Harold Shields, 20, of 6521 Stewart Ave, died while swimming near the Manhattan Beach pier beside friends. Born September 23, 1873, in Amelia, he moved to Englewood in 1889 and was active in the Congregational Church, Y M C A, and Pilgrim Church. He graduated high school in 1898, attended Oberlin College, and planned a legal career. His funeral was held Wednesday at 2 PM, and he is buried at Oakwoods cemetery.
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R. P. Shields
Stewart Avenue
Manhattan Beach
Frank Hollenbeck
WallaccCornack
Edwin Buell
Clyde Harold Shields
Amelia
Englewood
Oberlin College
Congregational Church
Englewood Y.M. (. A
Mayflower Mission
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Oakwoods
Englewood Eye
Grandma Shields
Ames
Adam's Brothers Advertise Eight Rooms Above Store
An old notice invites inquiries about eight rooms located above Adam's grocery store, referencing Adam's Bros as the contact. The terse ad places a brief real estate or rental offer with no further details.
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Adam's Grocery Store
Adam’s Bros
Land sale notice for Creeley County and Ames property
160 acres clear land in Creeley Co Kansas valued at 1600 dollars for property in Ames of about equal value. Address A. L. C. care of this office. OF
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Creeley Co
Kansan
Ames
Harper's September Issue Adds Adventist Tale and Frontier Memoir
The September Harper's includes A New England Prophet by Mary E Wilkins about an Adventist alarm, The General's Bluff by Owen Wister recounting a frontier campaign of General Cook, Tug of War set in Greece, the Golden House chapters by Charles Dudley Warner, and part one of Narragansett Pier by Bradmer Matthews.
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Evening Lamp
Harper’s
New England
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Cook
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Greece
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New York
Narragansett Pier
Bradmer Matthews
Christy Knife Co Gives Steinway Grand Prize Offer
The Christy Knife Co of Fremont Ohio offers a nine hundred dollar Steinway Grand Piano to the person sending the largest cash payment for their goods before December 31 1894. A quick response yields full details.
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Ohio
Christy Knife Co
Fremont
Friday W R C meeting after four weeks
The regular W R C gathering is scheduled for Friday afternoon after a four week interval. The meeting will take place in the Court House in the afternoon.
County S S Workers Seek Nevada Convention Lead
Story County workers urge local churches to host a county convention for organized Sunday School work. They offer to assist with program planning and leadership lists, stressing they do not wish to override local effort but will help where needed. L. J. A. Smay presides with J. A. Kerr vice president and K. W. Brown secretary.
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L. J. A. Smay
J. A. Kerr
K. W. Brown
Good housework position offered in Ames
Small family seeks a reliable woman for general house work with permanent, well paid employment. Apply to Mrs. Herman Knapp in Ames, Iowa.
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Herman Knapp
Nevada's Good Fortune. Tank Kee Collection Heads to Nevada
A Cedar Rapids report says the Siasonic Grand Lodge committee urged returning the Tank Kee Chinese library and collection to Nevada. The body notes the vast archive includes rare Chinese artifacts, embroidery, gods, costumes, and archaeological items to be housed in a new Nevada building. Local Masons aided Bailey in reclaiming the property, prompting Nevada to gain the collection.
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Cedar Rapids
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Grand Lodge
Tank Kee
Nevada
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W. Bailey
Iowa
Nevada Lodge No. 99
Harper's Weekly lights Korea with prompt coverage
The magazine’s quick, thorough reporting on Korea reveals its broad resources and ability to illuminate distant events for the public.
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Harper's Weekly
Korea
Festival Ends In Vehicle Crash At Gilmore's
A Thursday night festival at Gilmore's ended in a crash when a passing team spooked by a whip overturned the carriage. Mrs Decker suffered a broken arm and other injuries, with concern about internal injuries. Sam Carlton and Mrs Carlson had lesser hurts. The other carriage occupants fled and are unidentified. Carlton sought help at Gilmore's, and Decker improved after being moved to the latter's home.
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Gilmore
Sam Carlton
Mr. Carlton
Decker
Gilmores
Latters
Barnum and Bailey Exhibit to Visit Marshalltown September 5
Railroads offer low excursion rates for the Barnum and Bailey show coming to Marshalltown on September 5. Full details on special rates and times available at the depot.
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Barnum & Baily
Marshalltown
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