Chicago and North Western Time Table East West North
The document lists train schedules for the Chicago and North Western Railway. It details going east and west services including Overland Limited and Atlantic Express, freight and accommodation trains, arrival times, and notes that no other trains will operate except Sundays, as stated by agent Gro. W. Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland Limited
Sheen
Atlantic
Derver, Limited
Night Express
C&d
Des M
M—D. M
8. C. Pasa
Social notes and visits from Boone News
A long list of personal updates includes Prof. Frank Barrows Vacation at home Miss Jennie Parkhill in Des Moines Judge Stevens shelving business rooms and James Baker enjoying the holidays. Attendance at funerals and visits to Ames Waterloo and Marshalltown are noted along with local business moves and upcoming G A R meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barrows
Jennie Parkhill
Des Moines
Judge Stevens
James Baker
Dr. Stalker
C. E. Turner
Oscola
Edith Bucknam
Sac City
Imogene Pitser
Genevieve Westerman
Col. Hoggatt
W. A. McCord
Dubuque
G. R. Turner
Waterloo
Turner
Frank Richards
Van Chamberlain Family in Distress as Mobile to Santa Barbara
Telegraph reveals Mrs. Van Chamberlain in poor health while Van and W H Cole depart for Santa Barbara California. Henry Kingsbury notes ongoing publication of the INTELLIGENCER since 1869 and changing subscriber base. Mr and Mrs Geo Kelley celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary with friends from Ames and nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Kelley
Ames
Holiday bargains and goods advertised by Ames merchants
Local ads list sugar, candy, nuts, dry goods, lamps, silverware and jewelry from Bigelow Smith, Baker the Jeweler, Grove's, Tilden's, Adams Bros, H S Goble, L M Bosworth, and George G Tilden. Farmers urged to attend a poultry show January 5 to 8 and specials run through New Year. Includes prices on sugar, apples, and various holiday items.
Closing Out Jewelry and Sundries at Cost
Advertises sale of jewelry and silverware at cost by J B Paxton and notes best kerosene oil at 15 cents. Adams Bros offers New York apples and a selection of fruits for Christmas. J J Grove asks settlement of accounts by cash or note before January 1st 1892. BierLow & Smith tout 15 cent yarn mittens knit and fulled for 4 cents, others charge 20 to 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Paxton
J.J. Grove
BierLow & Smith
Indebted message and holiday goods sale note
A note from W S Bradley asks for settlement of a debt of 580 with a January first deadline. The message mentions a sale of Christmas novelties by BiceLow & Smirn offering table linens napkins towels tray covers linen scarfs and holiday goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BiceLow & Smirn
Des Moines News reports Dr. E. B. Plumb death in Des Moines
Dr. Edward B. Plumb of Ames aged about 32 died December 21 1891 from injuries after jumping from a third story window at the Keeley Institute block in Des Moines. He had been ill with grippe and morphine use. wife two children. funeral held at Ames with Knight Templar and Masonic services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gore
West Ninth
Walnut
Keeley Institute
E. B. Plumb
Ames
Keeley
Mannel Houston
Nodes
Plumb
Institute
Rhodes
Edward B. Plumb
M. H. Plumb
Prophetstown
Whiteside County
Iil
Chicago Medical College
Barrington
Elgin
Grace G. Manle
Ill
Iowa
Boone
Blue Lodge
M. E. Church
J.S. McKelvey
J. E. McMillen
Lewis Welch
City Hall
Cottage Hospital
Ninth and Walnut
Des Moines News
Arcadia Lodge No. 249
A. F
A. M
Community mourning as members publish bereavement notices
A local meeting includes condolences for the Turner family with prayers by Rev. Douglass. Suppers, suffrage gathering, business notices, and local commerce ads fill the page as community figures discuss building projects and shop promotions.
Correction on Story County school growth data
Ole O Roe clarifies published errors from the Story County Teachers Association report. He notes county population rose about 2,000 since 1881 while school population grew 150, but average daily attendance increased by 399. School property value and teacher pay also rose between 1881 and 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Ole O. Roe
Iowa Women’s Round Table to Meet at Capitol Horticultural Rooms
The Iowa Women’s Round Table will meet Tuesday December 29 in the Capitol Horticultural rooms. Morning program includes addresses by Miss Georgia Warrick and lectures on moral purity and reading tastes. Afternoon topics cover observations by county superintendents and physical culture with reports and election of offices. Free discussion to follow each topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Capitol
Georgia Warrick
Des Moines
Marian Ross
Oskaloosa
Jennie Cleaves
Davenport
Sadie Rice
Boone
Margaret Doolittle
Ames
Sylo
Alice Queal
Carrie A. Byrne
Plymouth Co
Alice L. Heald
Jefferson Co
Emma C. Moulton
Red Oak
Rachel ©. Clarke
Severn L. Ringheim
Grinnell
Lara Phillips
Cedar Falls
Turners Thankful For Support During Illness
The letter expresses sincere gratitude from Cyrus E. Turner and family for the kind attentions shown by friends and neighbors to his late wife during her prolonged illness. It notes enduring appreciation and comforting memories for those in Ames who offered sympathy through the bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Turner
Ames
Cyrus E. Turner
Chicken Show Promises Iowa’s Finest Breeds In January
The notice promotes a chicken show in the first week of January featuring top bloodlines, stylish birds and useful breeds from across Iowa. It mentions preparations by Sunday school members for a Christmas exercise and notes the January 19 1892 appearance of the Chicago Ladies Quartette. Also reports Jay Allen selling his stake in Child and Allen to Billy Child, who may seek a strong partner. The M E church Ladies report financial and social success from the Feast of Days event last Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.S. Fairchild Jr
State University
McElderry
Hoot
Waterloo
Iowa Falls
Jay Allen
Child & Allen
Billy Child
Billy
M. E. Church
Local notices and community announcements blend in Ames
The W R C ladies plan a December 26 meeting at 3 PM. Dr B Canter will visit December 28 29. Accounts are due by January 4. Water mains progress on Main Street. many service pipes installed. A breast pin lost on Main Street is requested to be returned. A January 7 1892 meeting of Story County Swine Breeders is proposed in Ames. Grove and Zenor Co to open in Stevens Block February 1 1892 with Groves groceries and new Dry Goods Notions line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Plumb
H. J. Everly
Methodist Church
Excalabur Commandery Knight Templars
Boone
Masonic Lodge
Jefferson
Ames
Plumb
Nevada
Swine Breeders Association of
Story County
State Poultry Association
Stevens Block
The
Grove and Zenor Co
J. J. Grove
A. F. Grove
W. J. Zenor
Jaspers
Albert
Jasper Grove
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
A. P. Kine. Co
Greeley’s Hall
C. F. Curtis
D. A. Kent
James Wilson
G. E. Patrick
John J. Kegley
John
Hannah
Christmas gathering at White church invites all
The Congregational and C P church societies arrange a Christmas at the White church Thursday evening with all invited. Several locals arrive and depart, including Jim and Tom Dodds from Highland Park, Nettie Armstrong on return from Des Moines, James Reynolds back from Denver, Orlie and Jennie Gilbert from Ames, Clifford Oliver hosting guests, and updates on the community. Plymouth county democrats nominate Henry Schreten to fill the vacant legislature seat after D M Mills resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
C. P
Jim
Tom Dodds
Highland Park
Nettie Armstrong
Des Moines
James Reynolds
Denver
Colo
Orlie
Jennie Gilbert
Ames
Clifford Oliver
Frank Downs
Andy Fosthune
Harry Guild
Andy Hedges
Mrs. Watson
Subscriptions urged for The Leader in 1892
GEO H. Giddings invites Democrats to subscribe to The Des Moines Leader and The Intelligencer. Weekly price is $1.00 and both papers together cost $2.00 per year. The Leader is advertised as the strongest weekly paper in the west and essential for Iowa Democrats during a politically active year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Leader
Iowa
West
Leader
Intelligencer
United States
Castoria's Enduring Echo in Classic Childcare Rhyme
A nostalgic verse reiterates Castoria as a constant for a daughter from infancy to motherhood. It traces a lifelong reliance on the remedy, noting its use from illness to soothing children.
Merchants Call for Prompt Settlements in Annual Notice
The message urges timely payment of debts before January 1, stressing that merchants rely on cash to pay bills and restock. Prompt settling benefits both the merchant and customers by enabling cheaper purchases and lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bieecow & Smith
Executrix Appointed for E W McGuire Estate in Story County
Notice declares Naom Ma McGuire appointed executrix by Story County District Court for the estate of E W McGuire deceased. Creditors must present claims to the court for allowance and debtors pay to the executrix. Dated Ames December 16, 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Story County
Iowa
E. W. McGuire
Dat Ames
NaomMa McGuire
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Intelligencer
Ias. K. Willow
Chicago & NorthWestern Railway
Gro. W. Rocers
Will Shull
Boone News
John Lanning
J. B. Hoggatt
Marshalltown
George Giddings
Story County Bank
Col. Scott
Cap’t J. L. Smith
J. F. Reed
Will Young
Chamberlin, Jeffrey
F. S. Smith
Dr. Plumb
Miss Tilden
Rockford, Ill
Pipestone
Glyde Turner
Osceola
George Roberson
Earnest Norris
Clarence Spaulding
C. Tallman
LH. Pulis
Aix
News
Ben Read
Boss Meat
A. C. Eckard
National Building and Saveings Asso
Asso
Beck
Bigelow & Smith
Baker the Jeweler
Tilden’s
Grove’s
Tilden
Baker
Adams Bros
H.S. Goble
Hebra
L. M. Bosworth’s
Nice
H. 3. Goble’s
G. G. Tilden’s
Hampden
Baker’s the Jeweler
Dr. Hebra
Christian Church
W.C. Elzie
Geo. G. Tuilden’s
N. Y
Hamilton & Co’s
Breeston & Smith
Breelow & Smith
W.S. Bradley
BigeLtow & Smirn
Pr. Plumb
A.M
We Family
D.S. Fairchild, L. M. Boswortth, James Perkins
Suffrage Society
Bosworth
Rowwena Stevens
Douglass
Other Rapids
Brother Matter
Boyd Douglass
Matter
J. H. Queal & Co
McKinley
Bieelow & Smith
Roger
Alabama
Chicago
W. RC
Pv. M
Canter
West House
Hamilton & Co
Gilbert
Plymouth County
Henry Schreten
D. M. Mills
Geo.h. Giddings
Attorney
Laws
Castoria
Miss
Hes
L. M. Bosworth
South Main St
Harvest Home Ware
Westerman & Arnold's
City Drug Store
Oist
Braenam & Co
freeLow & Smith. Son
Spearhead _ Tobacco
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Moace
AK. A
Board of Trustees
Cheyenne
P.uy
O. F
Waltham Movement
Rogers & Bros
John W. Neasham
the Jeweler
Low
New Orleans
Ion
G. Tilden
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