Post office transfer. Elmer Foster now in charge
The transfer of the post office has been made and Elmer Foster is now in charge. Mr. Wortman is left looking lonesome but happy as before. Mrs. E. Barnes hosted her cousin Miss Kempton from Wisconsin. Cal Giddings and his wife of Ames visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. Gray last Wednesday. Protracted meetings at the Canton church have continued this week. Rev. Pretzell of Des Moines filled the Baptist pulpit last Sunday and is expected to serve the church this year. The Misses Gossard attended the Social Glass in Ames and found it well played and enjoyable. Mr. and Mrs. W. Lanner of Crocker were entertained by Misses Maud and Lula Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Foster
Mr. Wortman
E. Barnes
Miss Kempton
Wisconsin
Cal. Giddings of
Ames
J. Gray
Pretzell
Des Moines
Willamette
Isaphene
Myrtie Gossard
W. ©.Lanner Af Crocker
Maud
Lula Gray
Mr. E. Perry
Fred Rex
Worrells Grove
Lawson
Carlson
Netlie Needham
Boone
A. N. Stuart
Rey
Tolster
C. P
O. A. Johnson
Bancroft
Rev. Henderson
Nevada
Wilson
Story
Wallace
Polk
American Sunday School Union
James Hughes
Oleson’s
J. T. Reed
Walter Hughes
Local Retail Ads and Community Notices Mix in Ames
A mix of shop promos and community notes appears from Ames and Milford area papers. Promotions include Grovée Bros sugar deals, Climax tobacco, glassware and lamps, and $20 overcoats at reduced prices, plus bakery and candy sales. Church meetings and temperance events at the Congregational church and W C T U detail dates in December, with a creamery starting in Milford township and a dairy student in charge. The Dramatic Personal cast for the L O G T production of A Social Glass is listed with roles and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Township
Pr. W.W. Farr
Ontario Items From a Friendly Farm and Town Notes
A local rural column recounts weather, farm activity, and household updates. Farmers discuss fodder, coal supplies, corn gathering, and livestock. residents Geo Moyer, Enoch Thurman, John Carson, and others are mentioned. The piece notes illnesses, church activities, and occasional travels during winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Baughman
Louis Foster
Geo. Moyer
California
Enoch Thurman
John Carson
Joe
Wreck at the round house halts Des Moines line engines
A minor collision occurred at the round house Monday morning when Engine 37 and Engine 652 were involved after a switch was left open. The front engine derailment caused wood and iron damage and a smashed coach platform. Switchman Sam Greene was severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round House
Des Moines
Tin Des Moines
Leav
Og Tim
Cain
Sam Greene
Sewer Project Nears Completion With Minor Costs
The new sewer line of 15454 feet is nearly done with 1514 dollars spent. About 560 feet of 6 inch tile has been laid to handle overflow in the Van Nsen field, and 165 feet of 18 inch tile was approved. Five joints are passing, joints cemented, and work remains in skilled hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PPS
Tyiteen
Nandred
Te Connect
City to Buy Onondaga Street Water Main
The city plans purchase of the water main on Onondaga street and on January 1, 1895 will enforce a water rate system. Charges will match those used elsewhere. Current users may have water shut off if they do not wish to continue service. Henry Wilson Mayor. December 12, 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onondaga Street
Henry Wilson
Holiday Excursion Rates From Burlington Cedar Rapids Line
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway offers very low round trip excursion fares for Christmas and New Year travel. Tickets go on sale December 22 24 and 31 1894 and January 3 18 1895 with return by January 9 1895. Contact station agents for times and rates. Hamilton Co invites inspection of its glassware china and lamps at bottom prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
MOTON
Gen
Tki & Pass. Agt
Cedar Rapids
Hamilton & Co
Local Market Notes and Goods For Sale
Wheat and various grains listed with prices for new and old corn rye oats millstuffs hay and butter beans. Fruits and produce like potatoes flour apples and potatoes for Adams Bros. prices and items from Baker jeweler and millers Spring & Son's advertise goods. Drs Niles and Wake examined Boone county cattle herd for tuberculosis finding infected animals and quarantining the herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles and
Wake
Boone County
Highland Block Coal Price and Delivery Terms
The notice advertises Highland Block Coal priced at $2.30, claiming dominance over other coal. Delivery is offered at $3.00 within ten days or less. No further details on location or contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Lockwoop
White Front Crowned With Plain Talk on Deals
An advertisement from BiesLow and SMITH proclaims the White Front sells suits at plain unvarnished truth prices. It promises quick settlement on sight with cash and bargains that will bring quick business.
Winter Tourist Rates on the Northwestern Line
The North Western Line is selling excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates to health and pleasure resorts across California Florida Texas Mexico New Mexico Louisiana Mississippi Georgia South Carolina Tennessee and Alabama. For details and tickets contact Chicago North Western railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
California
Florida
Texas
Mexico
New Mexico
Louisiana
Mississippi
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Skates Free Offer From TrLpEN Bros and Co
Spend five dollars or more on boys suits or children's overcoats before January first and receive a free patent fever nickel plate pair of skates valued at one dollar. TrLpEN Bros. & Co. advertises this deal to shoppers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Intelligencer
Hudson Bros. Publishers
Diamond Bluff
Try Grovée Bros
BiosLow & Smith
Tilden Bros. & Co
Spring & Son
Bingham & Co
Canter Bros. & Herman
Chicago
Iowa
Call and See
The
Congregational Church
A. E. Goopwiy
W.C.T. U
Pres
Chas. Thornley
Dr. Slater
Harrold Hadley
John Farley
Bob Brittle
James Hollis
Eva Thornley
Nettie Nettleby
Mrs. Farley
W. E. Gossard
J. L. Gossard
John Swan
Chas. Arnold Jay A. West
Potter
Pauline Tyler
Julia Lanning
Lizzie Kegley
Ontario
Washington
Gilbert
New York
Adams Bros
Baker
Pioneer Jeweler
Canier Bros. & Herman
Spring & Son's
Toys &c
BiesLow & Smith
Trlpen Bros. & To
Garland Stoves
Xinas
A. Elliott
Cobler
Loud’s Furniture Store
H. D. Miller
Pharmacist
C. A. Duntrz, N. G
J. B. Kooser
Cat. Greprnes
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