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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1893
Page
2
The Intelligencer notes Mrs. M. L. McCormick of Bismark North Dakota received 30 votes for senator. The piece also records a former inquirer who asked if town winters were growing milder, highlighting a local curiosity about climate trends.
President Harrison is expected to appoint a southern man to fill Justice Lamar's vacancy, signaling a regional choice for the high court. The selection aims to balance the court and reflect political considerations of the era.
The senate approved the Anti-Option bill after a bipartisan vote. A handful of Republicans joined a smaller group of Democrats in supporting the measure despite opposition from others.
A Waverly Kansas bank robbery last Monday ended dramatically. One pursuer was killed, and the robbers were captured and jailed. The state remains tense beyond political news.
The Pioneer Press notes Carl Schurz passed on attending a funeral to stay focused on cabinet duties under President Fayes. It laments that living men are more useful to the girl than the dead, and Schurz remains practical despite the circumstances.
Among all the telegrams of condolence sent to Mrs Blaine that from Gov Boies stands out for conciseness and felicity of wording. Mrs James G Blaine Washington P C: The whole nation mourns the death of your husband but nowhere in its borders is sorrow and sympathy for you more sincere than among his friends in Iowa.
Republicans aren not worried by news Judge Gresham may join the Cabinet. They can endure such a shift if the Democrats do, while the upcoming circus is run by Democrats and Republicans attend only as spectators, not hosts.
The February Romance issue marks the magazine's third year and its rapid popularity. It features an English Special Number with work by James Payn, Walter Besant, Conan Doyle, and F Anstey, plus Mitford, Marryatt, and Wilkie Collins. Also a Valentine story by Mary E Wilkins, French tales, and a Western sketch by Ed Towse. Published by Romance Publishing Company Clinton Street Astor Place New York at 2 cents a copy, subscriptions $2.50 a year.
News reports from Washington recall the death of James G Blaine, born 1830 in Pennsylvania, a long career including speaker of the Maine House, U S Senator, and twice a presidential candidate. He served as Secretary of State and urged continental union, with health decline and final weeks at his home. A tribute to his political life and influence ends with reflections on his legacy.
A boy was born to Mr and Mrs John Brown living north of town last Saturday morning. Mrs Sutton visited Slater from Ames with relatives. Mrs Martha Tesdahl died suddenly after feeling well Sunday and waking Monday. funeral today. Slater Norwegian Lutheran Church dedication set for February 5 with services for three days. Cambridge items note M L Mauser of Ames, Erasmus Lewis in Chicago with cattle, Oleg Nelson in town for business. Plans for a new factory to be shown tomorrow. Henry Egland and Lottie Tubbs wed January 21 1893 in Cambridge. Peter Severson known as Black Pete was arrested for assault after a barn dispute with Nelson. fined $10 and costs, jailed, later bailed out.
Collins Clipper reports the death of David Rush from typhoid fever in Arion Iowa on Tuesday. S A Rush of Collins was summoned by wire, the burial set for Ainsworth. The obituary notes his manly traits, lists surviving wife, mother, and three brothers, and praises Collins Township’s virtues.
A Maxwell brick yard business opportunity is advertised with liberal inducements for the right parties. Frank Kinnon returns from Denison after the death of his sister in law Mrs. Wm. Kinnon, with funeral held last Friday. Protracted meetings continue under Rev. Curtis. Cottage prayer meetings invite all. Geo. Gamble and W. L. Tipton form a drug partnership noted as a strong, enterprising firm.
Miss Nettie Armstrong visits Marshalltown for a few days. Chas Burkhart travels to Minneapolis for Lumbermens Association events and Chicago excursion. The city council lays a grade and eight foot sidewalk along Main Street, improving the business district. Citizens urged painting storefronts to boost town attractiveness amid strong development prospects.
The G A R Post held its regular meeting and elected officers for the year. Marie Hetlesaeter plans a concert to reimburse Mrs Christensen for a fire loss. E G Wiggins moved to the south part of town. E M Harrington takes leave in Marshalistown. The Scandia Publishing Co. remains defunct. The college committee reviews town bonuses. Revival meetings run this week at the Evangelical Church led by Rev Farrow and Rev Wendell. L S Larson buys the gram elevator and part of the lumber yard, forming Larson and Thompson. M J Marvick becomes a local grain buyer. Peter Peterson owns over 400 stamps from many countries, offered 375 dollars but not for sale yet.
The Nevada column reports a lively hotel scene at the Murrie Hotel and social visits from Rev Scovill of Chicago to the Presbyterian church. Mentions a county assessors meeting, a marriage in the M. E. church parsonage, and local visits by Mrs. Lida Bates Stanton and others. Also notes ice house construction, recovery updates for C A Woods, J M Ingram winning a Des Moines Insurance prize, and new Columbian stamps at the Nevada post office with Columbus imagery.
Ames residents organize the Ames Improvement Association to advance local interests, publish bylaws and constitution, elect officers, set monthly meetings, and recruit members. The group aims to boost Ames, welcome guests, and avoid investment schemes.
W D Condit & Co of Des Moines Iowa promotes The Life and Times of James G Blaine by John Clark Kidpath and Seldon Connor as the only authorized biography with latest writings including Personal Reminiscences. Ministers teachers farmers urged to sell many copies and request circulars or 25 cents for outfit.
Observers warn another heavy snow could hinder repairs as 320000 was spent to clear snow from exposition roofs. In Barcelona a riot followed the opening of a Protestant church, reflecting tensions abroad. Meanwhile talk of annexing Hawaii colors regional sentiment.
The will of Mr. Blaine leaves all property to his wife who is named sole executrix without bonds. The estate is valued at about 150,000 dollars.
A package stamped with two Confederate ten cent stamps, bearing a Jefferson Davis portrait, traveled from Granby to Boston, Massachusetts, without detection.
J. Dr. Richardson spent a week in New York City conducting interviews with Mr. Cleveland. Richardson states Iowa has good cabinet material but offers no pressure on Cleveland to select any of it.
The harsh winter causes severe suffering in cities like Washington and Cincinnati with widespread hunger and distress. The writer argues the crisis underscores urban dangers and notes the potential migration tide easing city congestion nationwide.
The Hawaiian queen has been deposed as islanders seek annexation by the United States. American capital holds a large share of island property and many residents are American. Commissioners travel to Washington to present the request, with key issues including foreign objections, status, government, and protection to be settled later.
A state association for town dwelling property insurance was formed at the State Convention in Des Moines. Mutuals show town property is a better risk and can be insured at cost with assessments secured by insured property. Story County Farmers Mutual has insured over 550000 in five years, and the Iowa farm mutuals total 181 counties with 94000000 insured. The Own Cyclone Association has 18000000 insured and low costs.
The Boone district conference of the Methodist church plans five events in its bounds with Ames hosting the first on February 7 at the M E church. The agenda includes talks by Rev. G W Wood Rev A L Curtis Mrs Mary L Tompson and others on church extension freedmen's aid society and foreign missions.
February 2 1880 marked a red letter day for the modern Christian church as the first society of Christian Endeavor was organized. The Sabbath before the day was observed as an anniversary with a joint program by Christ ian and Congregational churches led by Dr Rich mond and featuring youth reps, a short address by Rev Lester, and pleasing music.
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