Chicago and Northwestern Rail Schedules Westbound
The page lists westbound passenger services from Chicago and Northwestern with times for Atlantic Express and Des Moines connections. It includes departures at 4:50 AM 5:06 PM and 6:30 AM with listed stops like Montour Hawarden and Des Moines. Personnel like M. C. Jones appears in timetable notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Express
Montour
Pacific Express
We. Ni Ee Press
Des Moines
Hawarden
M. C. Jones
Asem
Business Brevities Rates Published For Notices
Local business notices state ten cents per line for per week entries and five cents per line for continued notices under the 'Business Brevities' header. The price remains fixed except for yearly contracts.
Cash system adoption at Bingham Co to cut costs
It is rumored Bingham Co plans to switch to a cash system keeping only cash and notebooks. If true, hardware costs could drop 25 percent and overall expenses by half. The Macon Telegraph notes marriage for girls is a lottery at best and urges independent living. The Suffrage Society will meet with Mrs Rowena Stevens on Saturday Feb 13 to discuss women municipal and school suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham & Co
Macon Telegraph
The
Suffrage Society
Rowena Stevens
Shameon
Sale of stock and farm goods at Baker residence
A sale of stock farm implements and household goods will be held at the J. H. Baker home three miles west of Kelley on the T. M. Walker farm, formerly Purcell farm. The date is moved to Thursday the 18th instead of Friday the 19th as previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Baker
Kelley
T. M. Walker
Purcell
Thurspay
Gentle warm spell foreshadows storms and springtime hope
The article notes a warm spell with rapid temperature swings and predicts severe storms this month. It mentions plans by I O G T members to stage The Drunkard, praises lodge talent, then shifts to roller skating’s rise and fall as a booming but declining pastime. It closes with a death notice for Charles Waterman, aged 75, of Story County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Chautauqua Program Notes at Mrs Wrights on Feb 15
Chautauqua program lists events for February 15 with Table Talk and Doings of Congress led by W F Chevalier, readings by Robert Browning and Mrs Browning, music by Essevy and Lulu Wright, essays on Slavery in the Roman Republic and the Chautauqua movement, and a debate on public school adequacy featuring Mr Moulton and G A Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
W. F. Chevalier
Hebert Spencer
Richmond
Tilden
J. G. Saxe
Lulu Wright
Chautauqua
Hemans
Burdick
Victor Emanuel
Boynton
Billings
Constantine
Hayes
Miss. Mills
Valentines and goods on sale at Ames shops 1886
Pickett & Co offer artistic Valentines and a large Valentines assortment. Hutchinson Bros sell cash items from March 1 1886. G. Pickett & Co advertise the city’s finest Valentines. Miss Dix sells goods at cost and hats sell below cost. Rests of Ames news include horses for sale and a broken rib accident at a hayload incident. A Brinestow Co and Wright & Richmond advertise goods and contact premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson Bros
G. Pickett & Co
Local Sale At Mr Jansen Farm North Of Kelley
Mr F P Jansen will sell at his residence 14 miles north of Kelley on Wednesday February 24 at noon. Items include one horse, cows, heifers, brood sows, shoats and farm implements. Mrs Firchur Patrick is temporarily relieved from school duties due to illness with her sister Aggie West covering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Jansen
Kelley
Gilbert
R. R
Paul Anderson
E. B. Stewart
M. W. Templeton
Chicago
G. W. Sowers & Son
Geo. Stitzell
Nevara
John Oliver
Missouri
John
Mable Stewart
Dr. Allen
Story City
Lyceum
Grandmother French Dies in Minnesota at Age Near Four Score
Grandmother French formerly of Ames, died at Redwood Falls Minnesota on January 4. She was the mother of E D French and Mrs Blanche Wood and was nearly eighty years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
Ames
Redwood Falls
Minn
Allen H Person and Jennie Reynolds wed in Ames ceremony
The Intelligen cer reports the marriage of Allen H. Person and Jennie T. Reynolds on Thursday at the bride’s sister in Ames. Rev Starling and Moulton officiated as a large gathering witnessed the wedding with many gifts listed including silverware, china, a Bible, linens, and a gold wristwatch from the groom to the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen H. Person
Jennie T. Reynolds
Ames
Revds
Starling and Moulton
Person
Whittier
Amberina
Pleasant Fifteenth Anniversary and Sleigh Ride Gatherings
A fifteenth wedding anniversary for Mr. George Loud and Miss Rebecca Hoggatt is celebrated at Col. Hoggatt's residence with a surprise tea hosted by Mrs. J. H. Pickett. Attendees include Rev. Mr. Moulton and many local residents amid gifts and warm remarks. A Nevada sleighing party from Ames visits Mr. William Lockridge’s home, delivering mirth and music, with recitations by Miss Powell and singing by Miss Dyer enhancing the festive night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hoggatt
O'Connell
Marshalltown
George
Loud
Rebecca Hoggatt
J. H. Pickett
Mrs. Loud
Florence Hoggatt
C. M. Soper
A A. B. Thomas
M. K. Smith
R. Z. Sisson
D. G. Ives
Henry Kaynor
L. Outwater
J. E. Duncan
Dyer
Nevada
Moulton
Kaynor
West
Keigley
Gaston
Dix
Hoggatt
Messrs
Bosworth
Paxton
Hutchinson
France
Wm. Lockridge
Ames
Prohibition County
Mesdames Jones
Drake
Turner
Fairchild
Giddings
Lucas
Miss Dix
Wilson, Jr
Phil H
Miss Powell
Miss Dyer
Ed Whalen
Henry Raynor
Hattie Lucas
C. E. Turner
D. 8. Fairchild
Dora Hamilton
Lulu Wright
D. E. Dix
Mamie Rockwell
Lizzie Fairchild
Laura Moulton
Ella Paxton
Mary Johnson
Jessie Gaston
Susie Raynor
Graves
Wilson
H. Hutchinson
Nourse
Richards
Mesdames Giddings
Jones
Powell
McConnon
Gilbert
W. K. Boardman
Minneapolis
Georgia Warrick
Mr. Simmers
Freeport
All
Grace Dyer
Jennie Lockridge
Prin
Frank Shult
Cole
Lee Wills
Wm. Tupper
Miss Gifford
Cambridge
Mrs. Williams
Local High School Weighs Entrants for State Oratorical Contest
The school hosts a home contest to select a contestant for the State High School Oratorical Contest at the Grand Opera House in Des Moines. Many entrants listed include Jessie Maxwell Linnie Chevalier Jennie Westerman Stella Bartlett Willie Burgess Frank Merideth Charles Arnold and others. Two shows are planned for Friday and Saturday evenings February 19 and 20 with three classes Dramatic Oratorical and Humorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Des Moines
Jessie Maxwell
Linnie Chevalier
Jennie Westerman
Stella Bartlett
Willie Burgess
Frank Merideth
Charles Arnold
C. H. Stearns
Sam Kooser
Gertie Morris
Mina Giddings
Jennie Jones
Ella Cook
Mamie Rockwell
Sherman McCartney
Hattie Sheldon
Ruth Duncan
Alice Thomas
Hattie Christman
Edward
Local Intel and Civic Notes from Nevada and Ames
Nevada and Ames briefs report visits by Mrs Helm, Mrs Moore, and others. Activities include lectures, grammar and printing debates, Chautauqua program notes, and local travelers, with discussion of peddler licenses and women’s suffrage remarks.
February frost and fashion gossip from Central Iowa
Local notes mix weather, agriculture, and society as February thaws hint at more snow and blizzards to come. Readers are advised to secure meat-house locks, while fashion and Valentines trends tempt shoppers at drug stores. Venus fades and ground hog signals spark town chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Iowa
Breeder Sells Bronze Turkeys Wyandotte and More
W H Wier a Story City Iowa breeder offers Bronze Turkeys Plymouth Rocks and Wyandottes for sale with first class stock and seasonal eggs. Prices available on request and orders should be booked early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Wier
Plymouth Rocks
Wyandottes
Story City
Iowa
Papillon Skin Cure Claimed To Heal Salt Rheum
A. Manuel, assistant superintendent and G P Agt of R L P R R writes that after twenty years of salt rheum severe winter hand affliction left him unable to dress or undress without aid. He reports using Papillon Skin Cure (extract of flax) and believes it cured his hands. Large bottles priced at $1.00 nationwide at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Manuel
G.P. Agt
R. L
February Origins and Saints in Old English Lore
February is traced to Februa a Roman purification festival and to Saxon Sproutkele from kale-wort sprouts. It notes leap year rules and Candlemas on the 2nd, St Valentine on the 14th, and the sun entering Pisces on the 18th. The piece contrasts Roman and Saxon images for the month and flags evolving Valentines customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Ceasar
St. Valentine
Rome
Spain
Italy
America
Real estate transfers reported for week ending Feb 9 1886
H L Carrells Abstract notes deeds in Nevada Ames and surrounding towns. Grace Ellison to Samuel Whitaker 55a and nw4 82 22 wd 1600. M C Allen to E B Patton ne36 85 23 wd 1300. Geo W Alderman to S P Alderman ne 38 nw 27 and pt nw sw 26 85 22 wd 1600. Union National Bank Ames to Maria Read various lots Borns add Ames 2500. E B Patton to M C Allen Stewart add Nevada 1500. S P McDaniel to W M Trembley New Philadelphia 20. Julia Baldwin to Mellissa G Wingert se and e w se 21 24 23 se 2100. etc. Several other transfers in Nevada Ames Zearing Templeton and Stewarts add Nevada and surrounding townships. Total sums range up to 2000 dollars with multiple wd or qe designations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Carrell
Abstract and Loan Agency
Nevada
Iowa
Grace M. Ellison
Samuel Whitaker
M C Allen
E B Patton
Geo W Alderman
S P Alderman
S. P. Alderman
Geof Mullen
Nels Gravdahl
Svert Gravdahl
Julia A Baldwin
Mellissa G Wingert
Almira C Riddesbarger
Union National Bank of Ames
Maria Read
Add
Ames
Stewart
S P McDaniel
W M Tremlley
New Philadelphia
Malissa G Wingert
Martha C Dver
P McDaniel
E W Lockwood
Dunklebarger
Templeton’s
Sarah A Brown
Thos M Gossard
Bennet Tagatoff
LL C Bryant
Amanda Hellyer
D B Lyons
Robin Mercer
Alto
Hix
Sarah D Bailey
Ann Leonard
M G Updike
Armstrong
Zearing
Milwaukee Land Coto
Gettysburg Panorama Draws Chicago Crowds As World’s Finest
The Panorama of Gettysburg draws thousands daily in Chicago as the city’s premier exhibit. The 25000 square foot canvas, finished by 22 artists in two years, is praised as the most realistic battle reproduction, and the venture has paid 150 percent in dividends to stockholders in 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dourcne
Castle of
Gettysburg
Chicago
Pleasant weather and social chatter across town
The note covers communities in Shel-dahl Gilbert and Story City with visits by B A Lockwood from Des Moines and trips to Ames. It mentions social events, a high license discussion at a local Lyceum, weather blizzards, and local business moves including poultry, stock shipments, and a new restaurant acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Todd & Fuller
Wallace Airhart
Wm. Lockridge
Nevada
George H. Maxwell
Ames
Peterson
QO. B
Omaha Carnival Leaves Several Injured After Night of Fun
A boasting carnival in Omaha on Saturday night resulted in three broken legs, two broken arms, one head bruise, along with numerous sprains and skin peels. Multiple casualties were reported amid the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Illinois Central cheap excursion to New Orleans announced
On Tuesday March 9 1886 the Illinois Central Railroad plans a cheap excursion to New Orleans leaving Sioux City March 1 at 345 pm Dubuque March 2 7 am arriving New Orleans March 3 11 pm The trip offers time to secure furnished rooms for the parade J F Merry will accompany and attend to patrons for rates and sleeping car details contact ticket agents or Manchester Iowa J F Merry Gen West Pass Agent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad
New Orleans
Sioux City
Dubuque
J. F. Merry
Manchester
Iowa
West
Pass
Bradstreet Mercantile reports praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
N G Moulder of Bradstreet Mercantile Des Moines says the remedy lessens cold symptoms in his family and in many communities where sold. He notes it is pleasant to take and harmless for children of any age guiding users to expect quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cherlain
Los Grove
Melange
Lauriston Ross
John Gray
N. G. Moulder
Bradstreet
Iowa
Chamberlain
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the Intelligencer
Chicago & Northwestern
R’y
Gea
Old Sol
Annié
Great West
Charles Waterman
C. B. Little
Potsdam
St. Lawrence Co
New York
Story County
Baptist
Leitch
Woodford
J. Ooo & Co
Pickett & Co’s
Poland
Ts” Wright & Richmond
Geo. Graham
Smith
Ames Yards
Brad Paxton
J. H. Queal & Co
Kershner
D. A. Brinestow & Co
D. A. Diegeton & Co
Bosworth’s Corner Drug Store
M. Swartout
Roland
Sol
Old Boreas
King of
North Pole
Ed J. Evenson
Morris
Lil
Mrs
Thor L. Thorson
Ill
Oliver Myrah
Humbolt
Intelligencer Clio
Rheum
I. O. G. T. Lodge
M. J. Smith
W. C
R. Shields
Starr
W. T
I. G
Anna Bennett
Nera Bennett
Epiri Bennett
Gordin Bennett
aAnp
C. B. Lirre
J.C. Waterman
Wilcox
Sheldahl
B. A. Lockwood
Louie Linn
Jessie Fread
Amelia Walker
Marms
W. N. Porter
Geo. Milligan
G. W. Strong
R. Hedlesaeter
Norway
Emma Sonquist
Stratford
George McGines
Cushior
Alty
McGines
Boudoir
Opera Hall
Parley Sheldon
M. Hemstreet
Bradley & Paxton’s
Bucklen
Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
G. A. R. Post
Marshitown
Royer
Nashville
Tenn
Castoria
Miss
Castori
C.M. Soper
Agt
Travelers’ Insurance Co
Shields & Cook
Squaw Creek
Smith & Son
Owners Story Co
Abstract Books
Gilbert Station
Henry Barnes
Story Co
Bosworth’s
Westerman’s
Tor Intelligencer
the Palace Drug Store
H. L. Canrell
H. Westerman
Eastern
J. A. Frrehppaatrickk
South America
Joseph T. Inman
New York City
Scott
Affcred
J. B. Scott
London
Scott Medicine Co
Hennepin Block
United States
Canada
Pamphiet Ree
Circuit Court
B. F. Adams
Rebecca Adams
John B.gough
Bates
John B. Gough
Hs Moet
Cages
Yue Temiern
Elling
Momry
Ironiar
Algarees & Sericame
Reina Fi Farms
Bionge
Prop
Poe
Chas. S. Giddings, Prop
F. Humphreys
Tony Ry Ape
Drngwists
Fulten
Kensi
Kensington
Hartford
Conn
Ester Em World
Organ and Piano CO
Tremont St
Boston
E.14th St
Union Sq
N.Y
Wabash Ave
Sox
T. Barnum
Eney Making
Nano
McMakin
Cincinnati
Huey
Rani Sales
Forshee & McMakin
Cincinnate
Monarch
ARK Mao Rn CO
Columbus
GEO. P. Rowell & Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Spruce St. Printing House
Gene Tinfvet
Im Mason
Scyles of Organs
Mason & Hamlin On and Piano Co
Neunerk
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