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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1885
Page
3
Local business notices are charged ten cents a line per week with five cents per line weekly if continued under a five cent line rate. The notices may vary only by yearly contract under the Business Brevities heading.
The jury in the case of the State versus A. Keltner returned a verdict of not guilty. Geo. BISBEE visited Boone last week to see friends and neighbors. Maxwell Tribune notes 30 cents per bushel paid for 1000 bushels No. 1 corn. Des Moines visitor Mr. Harbin promotes the A. O. U. W. lodge. Ladies Society to meet at Mrs. Chas Norman’s. Lost a triangular gold society pin with monogram. leave at Pickett's drug store. Foster, father of a child born out of wedlock, has married the mother and atoned for his crime.
Gren. Geppes spoke at Stanwood Cedar County G A R posts and Tipton events while guest of Capt. Rigby. G G Peabody of The Lone State Register visited Monday evening and secured nineteen new subscribers declaring The Register the best Iowa paper and a household necessity.
The ladies of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union extend thanks to Mr Barrell for using his room and to all who aided their drive to obtain funds for the Reading Room. They also express gratitude to those who endured the severe cold to support them.
Rev Starr ing was taken ill Sunday evening just after starting services and could not continue. He has been confined to bed most of the time. the prolonged meetings at the Baptist Church, advertised last week, are now indefinitely postponed.
The Saturday exhibition of the Gettysburg battle was not satisfactory. Scenes relied on melodrama, Mr. powers showed limited range, and the effort felt more farcical than serious despite financial success.
Mrs Lupia A Brown wife of Captain K W Brown died Friday morning at 8 45 she was a New York native in her year cancer surgery failed to save her husband and four left to mourn her funeral from her late residence at 2 30 this afternoon extended notice next week Lookout Mountain Mission Ridge Lookout described Lookout Mountain battle and Mission Ridge mis described Temperance lectures by Mrs Livermore in Opera Hall crowd large public sentiment urged against saloons Social donation party at Mr and Mrs Turner McLain’s January 30th 100 plus attendees lap supper and Pleasant Grove ladies culinary gifts to Rev Everly about 30 cash donations and gifts reported
Mr and Mrs Huntington and Mr and Mrs Tilden joined Dr and Mrs Huntington as far as Marshalltown on their journey home.
P L Sruckney a former Ames resident now in Minnesota spent several days in the city last week. A lamp at S E Coopers Maxwell was upset Wednesday last and an extensive blaze was nipped in the smoke by the occupants. The Congregational Church has voted to call Rev Mr Moulton of Humboldt as supply for the year. Hannah Mason, 71, widow of Pennsylvania, died leaving a husband two sons and two daughters. Roan McClure and J W Sowers Milford plan additions and barn on their premises. President Hunt and Chairman Mott of the I A C attended College Wednesday with Hunt set to move there about the 15th. Groundhog Day observed Monday and jokes about the fate of the fool-hog if he saw his shadow.
The Intelligencer announces a new G A R column inviting Union veterans to submit reminiscences of the Civil War. The article also lists recent court trials including Wilson Halley vs A W Davis Sr for assault verdicts, Gabriel Hanson vs Knudt Jacobson with a $95 verdict, James Chaffin hog theft found not guilty, Ames vs Raff Everetts over skating licenses, Briggs guilty of illegal liquor selling, and Keltner forgery proceedings.
Des Moines State University representative Mr C H Pomeroy won first honors at Grinnell in the Oratorical contest and also earned top honors at the I A C contest last year. Miss Hat Tie West a Nevada teacher was offered a Des Moines public school post with pay raise, but Nevada School Board refused to release her.
The speaker notes that any prominent sale bills spotted in the county likely came from this office, even without an imprint. He directs attention to Vivaldo and asserts that top quality print indicates INTELL. did the job.
A very pleasant social of the Congregational Church was held at Mr. W Templeton's Tuesday evening. A large number of sleigh loads of people went out. The sleighing was excellent and an enjoyable trip was had. The evening was pleasantly spent, and by none more than the good people who entertained the company.
Report for district number 5 for the month ending January 23 1885 shows 20 days taught 458 days attended 27 pupils enrolled 23 average daily attendance and a roll of honor including Minta Agnes Char lie Willie Tilden nis Slunter Jennie Claire and Harvey Manges. E LuLa Morris, Teacher.
The Dorcas Society held its annual meeting at Mrs. Geo. Loud’s residence on Wednesday. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. Stevens, Vice President Mrs. Tilden, Secretary Mrs. Hattie Lucas, and Treasurer Mrs. Meredith. North side committee consists of Mesdames Kearns Super and Loud. south side committee includes Clark, Little and Gilbert.
Miss Maupe Benson resigned from her Ames school teaching post after accepting a $60 monthly offer to lead a room in Marshalltown. Described as a thorough and skillful teacher with many Ames friends wishing her success, Mary Johnson succeeds her as the new teacher.
A rugged Nebraska homesteader, traveling to his distant claim, arrived in town Saturday evening seeking lodging and food. He appeared destitute and withdrew to rest for the night after being directed to the mayor for shelter. The town offers him aid as a needy traveler.
Spring and fall bring sickness as weather shifts strain feeble persons and even the healthy. Parker's Tonic promises to improve digestion and restore liver and kidney function, claiming it prevents fevers and serious illness for all ages and both sexes.
Plea sant Grove and Ames friends are thanked by Rev Mr and Mrs Everly for their warm hospitality and Christian remembrance. They acknowledge the tokens of esteem and friendship as gifts from the author of every good and perfect gift.
Cox reports Scorr has returned from New Orleans on Wednesday and says the exposition is progressing finely.
The item promotes Harris seed catalogue for 1885 from Joseph Harris of Rochester New York with free postal, claims no duty on flower seeds and price reductions from tariff changes. It urges readers to request the free catalogue with cultivation directions.
I was afflicted with kidney disease and suffered intensely. I was induced to try Hunt's Kidney and Liver Remedy, and after using two bottles I was entirely cured. Richmond Lenshaw, Providence, Rhode Island.
The Illinois Central Railroad runs a Palace Car excursion from Ackley to New Orleans leaving 12 55 a m Tuesday February 10 1885. Round trip fare 25 70 with return tickets valid 45 days. Tickets to New Orleans and Florida and Texas points sold to June 1. Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans February 17 with King Rex and entourage. De tour to Pass Christian Biloxi Beauvoir and Mobile planned. Berths and price must be secured by February 2 at Manchester Iowa with circulars from J F Murry General West Pass Agt.
Testimonies from Dublin and Boston claim Hop Bitters cured bilious fever and neuralgia, restored appetite, and revived weak patients. A 20 year invalid and several neighbors credit the product with dramatic recoveries after failures with doctors. Recommendations emphasize quick relief after one bottle and renewed health after multiple bottles.
Mr. Geo W Willing of Manchester Michigan praises Electric Bitters saying his wife, nearly unable to move five years, has improved enough to do her own work. The ad notes many testimonials and lists Henry Westerman as a 50 cent bottle seller. Nearby items mention Cambridge area medical notices and a vaccination tour by C M A R officials.
Real estate transfers reported by H L Carrells Abstract and Loan Agency Nevada Iowa list multiple deeds. Henry Cronk to Henry Osmenson Cambridge lots 5 and 8 block 24 w d 200 dollars. Nancy Neal et al to Barnes Higley ne se 35 and west half of northwest quarter 36 82 21 w d 800 dollars. AB Hague to F S Lockwood lots 49 and 50 block 10 Burns add Nevada w d 325 dollars. Effie Perry to James Thompson se NW 17 and north half of SE NW 4 82 22 w d 50 dollars. Henry C Foster to J N Bailey ne ne se 32 84 24 w d 40 dollars. Mads P Hanson to P Laneson sw sw 17 85 24 w d 1000 dollars. AB Hague to F Lockwood lots 46 and 48 block 10 Burns add Nevada nd 150 dollars.
Advertising copy proclaims a universal salve by Henry Westerman that heals cuts bruises ulcers and skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee if not satisfied at a price of 25 cents.
J H Pickett Co druggists offer a free trial bottle of Dr ko's Cough and Lung Syrup for each person afflicted with coughs, colds, consumption, or any lung affection.
Notice to Ames Iowa electors for an election on March 2 1885 at Opera Hall to fill Mayor Recorder Treasurer Assessor vacancy Street Commissioner two councilmen full term one councilman vacancy polls 9 to 12 and 1 to 6. Parley Sheldon mayor. Also a note on a Supreme Court Iowa ruling about gifts from husband to wife covering debt.
Piles bring rear and abdominal discomfort and sometimes kidney related ache with digestive upset and a moist itching sweat after warmth. Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy absorbs tumors relieves itching and cures pain. priced at cents. The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co Piqua Ohio, sold by Pickett & Co.
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