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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1892
Page
3
Time table notes No. 58 arrives at 12 45 a m and No. 62 freight arrives at 5 10 p m. Passenger service will be carried on Saturdays and Sundays. Agent GEO W Wocera.
Mrs Santee is a temporary invalid and Miss Hanna Clark is sick with La Gmippe. Louise Hamilton visits Marshalltown and travels to Ontario. Cravns heads to Chicago. John Lanning returns after four months. Several residents visit relatives, attend weddings, or move for work. many plan trips to Indianapolis and Kewanee. A local death, a tumor removal, and staff changes at schools are noted along with community greetings and relocations.
County Superintendent Reed visited the school on Thursday while J W Smith of McCailspurg visited friends in the area. J J Coull secured a committee clerkship at the State Capitol for the legislative session. Mrs Bain, former Ames resident and farm owner south of Ames, visited Tuesday en route from Michigan to Omaha. The Crites family mourns another child, a girl of about ten, who died from bowel inflammation. Mrs Elizabeth Brumagim, living with her son Charles south of Ames, died February 1, 1892, of la grippe after a three day illness. Mrs mM, ninety seven, a Providence, R I native and widow, is noted. Mr and Mrs Thayer’s friends conspired to surprise them on their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, presenting gifts and well wishes. Two guests, Mr and Mrs Ferguson, reached forty years of marriage today, celebrated separately. INTELLIGENCER offers congratulations.
The Cresco Water Works, built by Fremont Turner and A. Duntz, passed a rigorous test with 175 psi and mains at 170 psi, exceeding specifications. The project, praised as the best in Iowa for extent and workmanship, follows close on the heels of Cresco’s other completed works. Mr Turner oversaw operations in Cresco while Mr Duntz directed activities locally.
The audience’s enjoyment was marred by persistent noisy conversation from a group of boys and young men. The piece notes the manager could have asked them to quiet down or leave, and suggests the crowd and the youths would benefit with maturity.
A Scientific American January 9 1892 note says Washburn Moon Mfg Co Worcester Mass makes perfect diamond dies for copper wire as fine as two one-thousandths of an inch through a special patented process.
Dr Beverly gives specifics on grip remedies and details on tonsillitis and whooping cough. Office near Greeley’s Bank opens 8 am to 8 pm.
Gro G. Tilden announces room for the largest Spring stock ever brought to Ames with daily arrivals of overcoats cloaks shawls and underwear.
Miss Ohrstrum opened with a Verdi aria from Heinani and drew hearty applause and a full ovation. Congregational church service next Sabbath will be led by Y P I C E with Christian Endeavor Day address by President Beardshear. A warm welcome to all.
The program aims to please all classes with a popular entertainment lineup. Songs are chosen for broad appeal and easy enjoyment by diverse audiences.
The text states the price of Tur INTEL LIGENCER as one dollar and a half per year. It appears in a brief, fragmented line without additional context or dates.
The Ames ladies presented a petition to the School Board requesting Mrs G J Tilden be elected to a vacancy. The vote was held but no result was announced.
The Ames Intelligencer and Boone Standard report H. Boardman of Nevada as a candidate for the Republican National Convention delegate from Iowa's seventh district. Boardman is described as an active energetic Republican and the honor would be worthily bestowed.
The star of the evening Miss Ohrstrom gave a delightful surprise to all as her singing drew spontaneous applause. She possesses striking presence and a sweet, effective voice managed with wonderful skill, with all numbers warmly received and two recalls.
Mrs. Dr. Plumb extends hearty thanks to the Modern Woodmen of America for promptly paying life insurance on her husband Dr. Plumb. Certificate 13816 shows two thousand dollars issued through A. H. Thayer clerk of Camp No. 458 within thirty days of death, praising the management's efficiency.
A Capital note defends the State Agricultural College against claims about the stables being dirty while the professors’ cottages are praised as charming. Another item reports a small opera hall audience watching Johnstone mind reader. psychology lecture was lengthy but experiments held interest for newcomers.
The W R U Entertainment presented by the Relief Corps and Mrs K M Black drew an overflowing audience last Saturday. Receipts totaled 153 20 with 73 20 after expenses added to the corps bank. The show featured the twins Hamilton and Brenneman and drew praise for Mrs Black's direction and costumes. Many out of town friends attended and some locals were unable to secure seats.
Mr C W Reed owner of the Hotel Dellone in Oman commends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for years of use in his family. He notes its suitability for children colds and croup and its pleasant taste unlike chloroform and oily cough mixtures. Bottles priced 25 50 and 1 sold by L M Bosworth Druggist. tf
A compact advertisement from Ames Stat and Fence Co promoting fences from 2 to 5 feet high. They claim seasoned lumber ensures durability and safety for livestock, promising cheaper costs and no risk to horses or cattle, urging readers to call for service.
J J Grove expresses thanks for past patronage and requests ongoing support for the new Grove and Zenor Company, signed with respect.
Our Water Works reports Ames officially becoming owner of the water system after Turner and Duntz turned over the works. City officials accept the work with satisfaction and commend Chas A Duntz and his firm as faithful and efficient contractors.
An Ames notice lists individual donations totaling 37 dollars for relief, with Elias Gilbert Gilbert Station and John Meirs among contributors. It suggests around 100 dollars may be raised and confirms W. P. Taylor took photographs and collected money, a point used as evidence of his involvement.
The new I. A. Creamery east of the campus road is a 96 by 34 foot building with an ice house, refrigerator, work room, and four floors. It uses three separators and several cream vats and churns. milk is received, tested, heated to 50 degrees, separated, and buttered for shipment to Boston and New York.
Community notes include obituaries for Mrs. Margery Gilmore wife of Geo Gilmore with details of her birth in 1819 and death in 1892. funeral held at Ames Baptist church and interment near Nevada. Also references to Taylor photography burnishers and Aristo photos plus a Woman's Suffrage Association meeting on February 10 1892. Augusta Ohrstrum and her company of American Artists featured again.
Market page shows cattle prices with heavy steers cows heifers and steers at 3.75 to 4.00 per cwt. Fat sheep around 6.40 to 6.50 per head. Oats beans corn buckwheat and butter prices listed per bushel or unit. Includes range figures and commodity notes.
A historical notice urges avoiding payment of doctors bills and promotes a published medical guide of 100 pages with colored plates. The offer claims the publication will be sent upon receipt of stamps to the Massachusetts address.
A wife named Emma J is warned to not be trusted by Jesse Vanscoy of Ames Iowa after leaving home. The notice is dated January 19, 1892. Additional items include a Gilbert Station Iowa school report for January showing 37 pupils, 35 average daily attendance, 23 absences, 20 tardies, and 13 on time, plus a note from teacher W L McKee. A local jeweler advertises thin model Waltham watches.
Last Thursday a man and a woman passed through town under the guise of an old soldier. The man wore brass buttons not matching G A R, claimed five years nine months in the Third New Jersey Infantry, and threatened to appeal to Washington. Residents suspect imposture and urge caution as J. B. Paxton relocates to display his goods.
An Ames Slat and Wire Fence Factory advertisement promotes inexpensive fencing made from seasoned lumber. It urges farmers to protect horses from damage, claims the fence is cheaper than barbed wire, and invites readers to call and examine it.
A 320 acre farm with strong buildings and ample water is for sale, described as desirable and well improved. Nevada Representative opens a new office opposite the courthouse. Various mining notes mention tin ore prospects, iron and silver specimens, and potential rising values, with a local pianist linked to composer Watson and a comment on Australia.
Adams Brothers maintain the famous floor associated with Pillsbury's Best baking heritage, keeping a historic site intact for visitors and culinary historians.
Des Moines report traces Dr G C Faville, a Baltimore graduate and inspector of cattle shipped to Europe, to a Lee county Iowa farm. The piece notes British claims of pleuro pneumonia in a shipment and cites an Iowa Board of Animal Industry exoneration, stating no symptoms were observed on the Lee county farm during Faville’s visit.
Krause’s headache capsules are described as more pleasant to take than powders or elixirs, signaling a preferred pharmaceutical option with smoother ingestion and reliable effect.
Advertisements for cracked Java coffee Golden Blend and Ambrosia tea prices appear beside a formal notice naming Susana J. Yelton as administratrix of James G. Yelton estate in Story County Iowa. Debt settlement urged. probate dated January 20 1892. Raisins and sugar deals listed nearby.
At reasonable prices and on good terms a large number of farms to rent each year. I have for sale residences and about fifty town lots in Nevada. Can loan money at lowest rates of interest or real estate security. Any person desiring to buy or sell real estate of any kind will do well to give me a call.
Ellen Person appointed administratrix of the estate of Clarence E. Person deceased in Story County Iowa. All debts and claims must be filed with the district court for allowance by January 8, 1893.
Due to Mardi Gras in New Orleans the Chicago and North Western Bay Co offers low rate excursion tickets from February 24 to 28 with return by March 22. See C N W agents for full information and tickets.
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