Local notes from Ames and surrounding towns
Read about student visits in Dexter and Boone, Thanksgiving travels to Des Moines Eldora and Jefferson, a Sophomore-Freshman reception, and religious talks. Also mentions livestock judging talks in Des Moines, a large poultry show in Chicago, a peculiar fatal fire in Gladbrook, and community notices including entertainment at Read's hall and a Christmas shop closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcella Mills
Jefferson
Charlotte M. King
Des Moines
Knapp
Stevens
Anderson
Clark
von Krog
Parks
Boone
Robert Miller
Ontario
Sophia Schott
Eldora
Rath Morrison
Messrs. Young and Haecker
Read’s Hall
the Elk
L. P. Bennett
Paul Brown
Sioux City
I. S
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending Dec 1 1900 Nevada Ia
Abstractor Smith Bricker reports numerous transfers across Story City Ames McCallsburg and surrounding areas including Drake Newcomer Fatland Freeland Jensen Peterson San McCarthy and others. Notable funds include a 2100 deed to Mary A McCarthy and a 1375 Prairie to Story City lot. Prominent citizen F A Norris dies of appendicitis with funeral at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Bricker, Abstractors
Nevada
F. A. Norris
Sun
Public sale of farm stock and machinery near Kelley Ames
G Erb and W P George offer at the Erb farm two and one half miles east of Kelley and six south of Ames a sale on Tuesday December 11 1900 at 10 oclock. Items include 16 head of horses 51 head of cattle 33 hogs tame hay 23 shares Kelley creamery stock 13 shares Huxley creamery farm machinery and terms cash under five dollars and twelve months on approved notes at 7 percent interest 2 percent off for cash Auctioneers H G Exp W P George E F Posernartsr B J Sueipen Clerk Tickets available at Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Erb
W. P. George
Erb
Kelley
Ames
Sharp
Kelley Creamery
Huxley Creamery
H. G. Exp
E. F. Posenartsr
B. J. Sueipen
Nelson Listing Cows and Horse For Sale
W. H. Nelson of West House advertises two cows and one family horse for sale. Potential buyers are invited to contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Nelson
Kaness and Lemon Tie FeWe at Ames Residence
Mr Harvey S Kaness a young farmer and Miss Maggie B Lemon both of Ames Iowa were united in marriage at the residence of Mr John Lemon with Rev G Porter officiating. The couple are well known in Ames and receive best wishes for happiness and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lemon
Ames
Iowa
G. Porter
U. B
Harvey S. Kaness
Maggie B. Lemon
Kaness
Miss Lemon
Gilbert Station Notes on Weddings and Parish Life
On December 5 a marriage unites W Gretten and Miss Izzie Smith at the bride’s parents home in Gilbert Station. Rev Dunton, new Congregational pastor, and family settle in the parsonage and invite acquaintance. Others report hospital news, farm rentals, and local teens at Des Moines Highland Park School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gretten
Izzie Smith
Dunton
Congregational Church
Rev. Dunton
OC. P. McFarlan
Linois
Campbell
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Highland Park School
Myrtle Brubaker
Ruby Gilbert
Ethel Dodds
Lyman Gilbert
Ira Dodds
Wheat O' is a fine breakfast food at Letts
An advertisement notes Wheat O' as a preferred breakfast option available at Letts, prompting readers to ask for it.
Des Moines Daily News expands to 8 pages for $1 yearly
The Des Moines Daily News enlarges to eight pages and continues AP telegraphic service. Subscriptions stay $1 per year with 75 cents for six months and 50 cents for three months. Circulation exceeds 29,000. Address The News Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Daily News
Associated Press
the News
Des Moines
Iowa
Polled Angus Bulls for Sale in Ames Iowa
Four young Polled Angus bulls of the beef type offered for sale by Buspy in Ames Iowa. Listing notes bulls suitable for beef production with cattle breed and origin. Sale details remaining unclear due to fragmentary text.
Osteopath Dr Attebery Establishes Practice in Ames
Dr N W Attebery, president of the Osteopath School at Ottumwa, has located in Ames. He is among the oldest Osteopathy graduates with seven years of experience and will treat diseases without medicine at R T Sisson's residence. Free consultation and examination offered with reasonable treatment prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Attebery
Osteopath School
Ottumwa
Ames
R. T. Sisson
Local Advertisements Mixed Goods and Offers
New Queen Olives in bulk 50 cents per quart at Bradley and White's. New Stationery at Tilden and Loughran. Lost item a large Red Barrow. Iowa Agricultural College referenced. Weeks Break Up A Cold tablets claim to cure a cold with refund if not effective. 25 cents. L. M. Boswoth. 29-27 Genuine New York Buckwheat at Letts'.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley & White's
L. M. Boswoth
Executors Notice for John E. Duncan Estate
The District Court of Story County Iowa appointed Lucian C Tilpen as executor of John E Duncan's estate on November 7 1900. All debts should be paid to the executor and all claims must be presented to the court for allowance. Dated November 7 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Story County
Iowa
John E. Duncan Deco
Wov
Lucian C. Tilpen
Kidney Cure Restores Wille Creek Man To Health
A. H. Thurness of Wille Creek Coal Co. Buffalo C writes that after years of kidney and bladder trouble with gravel and stones and excruciating pain, Foley's Kidney Cure reduced brick dust and pain after a few doses and left him feeling like a new man with no kidney pain. He declares the remedy did him $1000 worth of good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Thurness
Wille Creek Coal Co
Buffalo
Foley
Tilden & Loughran
Settlers Excursion Tickets Offered by Iowa Central Rail
Very low rates apply for Settlers Excur sion tickets to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia on every Tuesday in October and November. One way and round trip fares listed to Helena Butte and other Montana cities and to Spokane Portland Seattle Vancouver and Victoria. Tickets valid thirty days with some stopovers allowed. Tickets available at Iowa Central agents in Marshalltown Iowa and affiliated lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Marshalston
Helena
Butte
Anaconda
Great Fall
Kalispell
Missoula
Grantsdale
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Spokane
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Vancouver
Victoria
Iowa Central
Batty
G. P
T. A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lois Woodman
Dexter
Edith Stevens
Reine Wells
Allis
Warden
Mally
Nicholas
Bower
White
Rounds
Mrs. Finlayson
Atkinson
G. L. Porter
Gilbert
Homer OC. Stuntz
Mt. Vernon
Mission Field
Bissell
Meeker
Lee
Kelly
Hammel
Elwell
Oelwein
H. W. Brettell
Brooklyn, Mich
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Chicago
Iowa State College
Frederick Swinhart
Newton
Chicago Chronicle
Gladbrook
Peter Peters
Reinbeck
Salem
China
Arion Quartette
Woodman Hall
Beulah Bingham
T. J. Miller & Son
B. A. Lockwood & Co
Canier Bros. & Herr J. B. Kooser & Co
Tilden Bros. & Co
Bradley & White
B. A. Knudson Swank & White
Asa Vandermast
Dora Hamilton
M. Jay Adams & Co
E. E. Sowers & Co
Jre
Colin
J. J. Grove
F.N. Fowler
O. F. Letts
J. Jacobs
E. S. Proper
C. E. Holmes
T. W. Hauser
Anna Cupps
Mrs. Sisson
Goble
Sutton & Meiers
Billy Longfitt
Hutchison, Minn
Chappeas of America
J. M. Ingram
Kennedy
State Board of Health
J. A. Wayland
Ames Cemetery Association
F. T. McCrain
Bellamy
Ato
K Barber Shop
Judisch Bros
Drake & Newcommer
McCalliburg
Story City
Alex Henderson
Court St
Fairview
Union St
H L Mann
Alfred H Mann
Blairs
Raby F Rich
Chas
Fatland
Erick
Huxley
Brownlie
E Little
Freeland
Blairs Ad Ames
Frederick Fuller
Louisa A Fuller
Larsons
H Reid
Reid Bros
McCallsburg
Fred Jensen
Chris Peterson
P CO
Christianson
AD San
Hedge
Dan
McCarthy
Story St
James Thomas
Dan’l McCarthy
R H McCarthy
Mary A McCarthy
Story
Iowa St
Ficken
Caroline L Ficken
Letts
O. K. Barbershop
Jadisch Bros
Gilbert Station
J. O. Michaelson
John Scott
A. A. Stewart
Jake
Yours
Selesia
SILK
Asa Vandermadst
Ames, Iowa
Bosworth’s Drug Store
Buspy
Ames, Ia
Osteopathy
Dr Attebery
Osteopath
Iowa Agricultural College
OC. F. Lerris
New York
Poland
Barbour
O. K
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