Christmas Echoes From Ames 1881 and 1908 Reunion
A reader unearthed two copies of the Ames Intelligencer from 23 and 27 years ago. The 1881 issue recalls a year’s events including marriages, school honor rolls, a 22 degree cold snap, and local officials. It lists advertisers and trains, noting several names who remained active into 1908.
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Lee Smith
Intelligencer
Lyman Johnson
Geo. W. Dexter
Genevieve Welch
President Welch
Barstow
Episcopal Society
Oo. Eddy
John H. Keigley
T. J. Keigley
Sadie M. Evans
Milton Evans
Hon. Huese
Mary Johnston
W.W. H. Betts
A. Gardner
A. Stevens
Addie Morris
George G. Tilden
Jno. Watts
C. Lamb & Son
Hall & Patterson
Barton & Clark
Bigelow
Huntington & Tilden
G. Cook
Ed. Barstow Co
John G. Bousquet & Co
Goble
O. P. Stuckslagger
A. F. de Camp
Ww .M. Gree
Post Office in Ames Reports Busy Christmas Season
The Ames post office lobby is crowded as residents rush to register gifts and mail parcels. Postmaster Haverly notes rising mail volume this year and predicts the greatest Christmas business ever, reflecting city prosperity and solid financial conditions.
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Uncle Sam's
Ames
Iowa
Santa
Taft and Cummins
Registry Division
Haverly
Bing
Ames Merchants Await Last Minute Christmas Rush
The Ames merchants report a busy week with toys clothing and household goods selling fast. Weather is expected to draw crowds as shoppers race to finish purchases and mayhem on the streets reminiscent of a circus day. Get in early.
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Ames
The New Interurban Progress Report Grows Encouraging
The Commercial club reports encouraging progress on the electric railroad project. Opposition is melting as plans and capabilities become clearer. Garden City advocates push a Garden City to Ames route, while Radcliffe and Scott township routes face higher costs. The six mile longer Radcliffe route raises incentives.
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Story City Herald
Garden City
Roland
Ames
Scott Township
Radcliffe
Scott Twp
Story City
Ames Exchange and Realty Co Advertises Local Office
Ames Exchange and Realty Co promotes city property insurance and real estate services as general agents for the Gulf coast country of Texas with an office in the Odd Fellow Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Exchange and Realty Co
City Property
Gulf Coast
Texas
Odd Fellow Bik
Oldest pioneer William Arrasmith dies at 80
William Arrasmith, Ames area pioneer born 1828 in Kentucky, died Saturday at his daughter’s home after a long Iowa life. He and his wife Alvina moved from Indiana to Madrid, then north of Ames in 1852, farming and building a earl y settlement. He served as county supervisor and hunted in early days. Fourteen children are listed with spouses in several Iowa towns. Funeral held at the Christian church with Rev. J. T. Houser officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Arrasmith
Indiana
Ames
Arrasmith
Putnam County
Story County
Iowa
Madrid
Boone County
Ida Swearingen
Soper
J. A. Arrasmith
Lucy Cox
McCalisburg
Clarence D. Arrasmith
Kanawha
Edith Myram Hansen
Grove
Albert Grove
Webster City
Josiah Grove
le Mars
Catherine Arrasmith
Story Street
Christian Church
J. T. Houser
Tripp
Belvidere
Neb
Ohmart
Guthrie
Oklahoma
F. M. Arrasmith
Larrabee
Clarence Arrasmith
George Arrasmith
Zearing
B. H. Baumgardner
McCallsburg
J. J. Roland
Sioux City
Ames Praises National Corn Show Success in Omaha
Ames delegates report the National Corn Exposition exceeded expectations. Professor Holden lauds Iowa’s progress and predicts future wins while Indiana dominates the grand prizes. The event drew 100000 attendees with 7731 total prize entries and over $54000 in premiums. The show’s impact spans national grain and educational goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Omaha
Holden
Iowa
Indiana
Intelligencer
Friends of the Exposition
EB. Faville
Successful Farming
Des Moines
Nebraska
South Dakota
Illinois
Kansas
Missouri
National Corn Association
Eugene D. Funk
Mexico
Zepherino Domingues
Diaz
Iowa College of Agriculture
President Diaz
Roosevelt
Country Life Commission
Henry Wallace
W. J. Ryan
Fight on Northwestern Train Lands Clouser Brothers in Custody
Two Clouser brothers, passengers from Des Moines to Ames, clashed with Oscar Fenner Captain Crabtree and two others in a smoking car. Knives and fists flew between the parties as the Clouser men fled at Polk City Junction and were later arrested at Kelley. They were jailed overnight without bail before posting $1,000 bail.
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Counsil
Clouser
Gilbert Station
Northwestern
Des Moines
Ames
Clousers
Oscar Fenner
Captain Crabtree
Crocker
Polk City Junction
Kelley
Marshal Thompson
Tom Thompson
Ames Station
Clausers
Thompson
Polk City
Justice of Peace
Calusers
Shambaugh Names Brindley As Legislative Assistant
Prof John E Brindley of Iowa State College Ames has been named by Dr Shambaugh as legislative assistant in the historical department. He will collect economic and political data for the legislature and aid in expanding the department’s scope. Dr Shambaugh, the new curator, plans closer cooperation with the state library and a large material collection of practical value.
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John E Brindley
Iowa State College
Ames
Shambaugh
State Library
First to Share News Delights One Ambitious Woman
A woman takes pride in being the initial conduit of information to others, valuing the role of delivering news before anyone else.
New Moon Brightened Sky After Yesterday's Appearance
The new moon appeared in the sky yesterday marking a quiet celestial event. Sky watchers noted the subtle illumination as lunar phase shifted to a dark crescent.
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H. S. Goble
Interurban
Chris Mae
Gill
Alow
James Whitcomb Riley
Brindley
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