Local News Notes from Ames and Nearby Towns
Updates from Story City and neighboring centers include a foster departure for Mrs. Will Taylor, a bowling defeat in Ames, and inventor Peter Moler's wheel-holding contrivance for jacking cars. Reports cover a sheep valuation lawsuit, a Denver counterfeiting scare, and a hospital escape case with Mrs. Ella Peterson.
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Peter Moler
Moler
Boone Democrat
Peter Christianson
Chicago
Corey & Sayers
A. L Bartlett
Lee
Ames
Story City Herald
Land Transfers and Deeds Recap from Ames Cambridge Area
A series of property transactions recorded in Ames Cambridge area deeds. Transfers include William D Hodge to Lewis Ash, Cambridge Land & Imp Co to multiple buyers, Edward Thompson to Dillin Warren Co, Cronk to Jesse M Wills, Thoreson to T O James, and several quitclaim or warranty deeds among residents such as Swan, McQuillen, Kingsbury, Gamrath, Olson, Monson, and others detailing parcels, lots, blocks, and consideration amounts ranging from 1 to 1000 dollars.
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William D Hodge
al Lewis
Ashbaugh
North Ames
Cambridge Land & Imp Co
W Bartlett
Cambridge
Kirk
Caroline Heilman
Edward Thompson
Dillin Warren Co
Thompson’s
Ad McCalisburg
AP Cronk
Jesse M Wills
Gus Thoreson
T O James
Story City
Susan Swan
James OC Swan
Amelia McQuillen
Addison G Kingsbury
Lew Gamrath
Nelson & Tallefson
Veil Offered by J L Brewer in Ames Area
Wells Bored. Any one in Ames or vicinity wanting a veil, see me or write me at once. J. L. Brewer.
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Ames
J. L. Brewer
Victim of Denver Counterfeit Plot Returns Home
Victor E Ballou visited Denver for a vacation when a former Omaha resident identified him as a person linked to a counterfeit case. Police arrested him on arrival, held him in a cell for two days, denied outside contact, and he only proved his identity with a lawyer and another prisoner’s help. He returned home Thursday angry at the Denver police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Ballon
Marshalltown West
Denver
Wetchman
Victor FE. Ballou
Ballou
Omaha
V. E
Journal
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted for Winter Prep
An advertisement urges prudent households to stock Chamberlains Cough Remedy for winter. It claims prompt results when taken at first signs of a cold and that it is safe for children. It emphasizes pleasant taste and universal approval, with druggists selling the product.
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Chamberlain
Jurors drawn for next term of district court
The district court selects jurors for the January 11 term with a list of 40 names including M. D. Deal J. F. Ballard A. O Clark and others. Grand jurors are set to appear January 12 and jurors to appear January 18. Also includes a health notice advising use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
M. D. Deal
Ames
J. F. Ballard
Story City
A. O Clark
K. P. Teig
Roland
Will Rath
A. J. Anfinson
Slater
C. B. Little
J. M. Stratton
Nevada
Peter Wierson
A. C O. Cole
Maxwell
G. J. Lantz
Cole
W. D. Cooper
Sam Wakfield
B. K. Burnett
Frank Holland
Collins
E. R. Child
Ed Quamn
Edwin Rex
Chas. Busby
E. J. Brouchard
Pete Matison
Shipley
J. T. Heggen
C. L. Fitch
Zearing
J. Q. Burgess
C. N.hristianson
S L. Akin
A. Ersland
Cambridge
C. Barber
J. R. Wood
W. 8. Johnson
Special Clearing Sale of Pianos and Organs
OC Holmes announces a clearance sale with discounts on pianos and organs. Listed are multiple pianos priced well below value and second-hand organs in trade for small sums. The sale closes January 15, 1904, with flexible terms.
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Steinway
OC. E. Holmes
Excursion Tickets to Des Moines at Reduced Rates
Excursion tickets to Des Moines Iowa via the Northwestern line will be sold at reduced rates December 28 and 29 with return until January 2 1904 inclusive. This is in connection with the Iowa State Teachers Association annual convention and the Iowa Rural Carriers Association meeting. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Northwestern
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Iowa Rural Carriers’ Association
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Hair Rates to Portland and Return on Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets priced for travel to Portland Oregon and return will be sold January 6 through January 9. Return limits are favorable due to the National Live Stock Association convention. Apply to agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Northwestern
National Live Stock Association
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Special Sale on Sheet Music at Holmes Music Store
Clearout sale reduces sheet music stock with titles Anona Soko Dixie Girl and later copies priced at 15 cents each, older sheets at 10 cents. Limited quantities available. customers urged to buy now at CO. E. Holmes, Music Store.
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Anona
Soko
Dixie Girl
CO. E. Holmes
Music Store
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Story County
N. Y
B. A. Knudson Cash Grocer
Cash Grocer
Poland
China
J. R. Ballard
Shipley, Iowa
Kodak Developing Machine
L. M. Bosworth
Cade & Steigerwalt
W. F. Stratton
Cambridge, Iowa
Union National Bank of Ames
Phone State Bank
Frank Loucks
Will Taylor
Monday—Journal
George Boyd
Clarinda
Ella Peterson
Sheldahl
Peterson
William A. Sanday
Jefferson
Old
Kentucky
Tamarube
University of Poverty
Mme
Patti
Charles Reunack
Shenandoah
St. Louis
San Francisco
Kansas City
Knut Olson
Lars L Monson
Amoskeag
Walker & Whitman
Asa Vandermast
L. O. Keedick
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