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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1892
Page
3
Georgia Minstrels at the opera house Saturday night
Local notice invites attendance at the Georgia Minstrels show at the opera house this Saturday night and thanks readers for cake gifted in the Scott Hissell wedding. The item blends small town notices with varied local happenings and advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott-Hissell
Georgia Minstrels At Opera House Saturday Night
Community advertisement lists entertainment by the Georgia Minstrels at the opera house Saturday night plus sales notices for boots shoes rubbers at Tildens. It also promotes a farming outfit for sale including brood mares two horse colts young and farming implements from J. H. Swan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Swan
Unsettled accounts notice and small donations listed
A local notice asks for immediate settlement of unsettled accounts and mentions amounts from Gro G Tilden Russian Relief and several donors. It lists sums from individuals and businesses including J H Keesey and Hamilton & Co with items like three stacks of hay and oranges sold at 50 cents a peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton & Co
Story County Teachers Association Meeting in Nevada
The Story County Teachers Association will meet in Nevada on Saturday February 18 1892 at 2 p m. The program includes music discussions on rural school promotions and graduations vocal culture reading and intermission management with speakers Prof L T Weld R E Selby E M Tichenor Kate Ford Hattie Christman N G Richardson Cora Harrison and Prof C Carstens. The item notes Ames teachers should attend and vote to host future meetings and refers to Hampton Co offering honey at 12 cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Weld
R. E. Selby
E. M. Tichenor
J. F. Reed
Kate Ford
Hattie Christman
Nevada Guitar Club
C. ©. Carstens
N. G. Richardson
Cora Harrison
Ames
Social notes from Ames and surrounding towns
Miss Clara Lyon visited Boone. Judge Stevens’ father visited. Crozier spent the weekend with Ames friends. Mr and Mrs Andy Ringheim visited Ames. Arthur Glidden of Marshalltown joined his mother. Mrs 8 P O’Brien ill but improving. Odendaenhend children returned from Lake City. John Leecing recovering health. Mrs Hotchkiss of Denison visiting sister Thayer. Mrs H S Taylor of Postville visiting her son W P. Mrs J J Butler went to Boone to help care for granddaughter Tedro ill with lung fever. Miss Plumb of High Illinois visiting Will Plumb. Chas E Hatfield of Sioux City visited A H Thayer. Moore graduated from INTELLIGENCER Office and went to Brooklyn. Rev F J Douglass visited brother from Ann Arbor and left for the West. Mr and Mrs Bingham and Mr and Mrs Bosworth hosted friends from town and college. Georgia Minstrels Saturday night. Dr C E Hunt registered dentist in Ames. D M Butcher bought Wm Sahl’s bakery business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McCarthy
Des Moines
P. O’brien
Odendahend
Lake City
John Leecing
Hotchkiss
Denison
Thayer
H. 5. Taylor
Postville
Iowa
W. P
J. J. Butler
Boone Saty
Tedro
Miss Plumb
High Ilinois
Will Plumb
Grace Plumb
Chas. E. Hatfield
Sioux City
A. H. Thayer
Jones County
Moore
Intelligencer
Brooklyn N. Y
F. J. Douglass
Ann Arbor
Mich
Bingham
Bosworth
Notice on Settlement of Unpaid Accounts
All unsettled accounts of 189] must be balanced at once by cash or note. J. H. Queal & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Queal & Co
Augusta Ohrstrom and Company of Artists At Opera Hall
Augusta Ohrstrom and her company of artists appeared as advertised at the opera hall on Monday evening. The entertainment began late and the curtain rose near 8:30. The audience was small but gave hearty applause for every number, showing high appreciation for performers skilled in the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Ohrstrom
Prairie Farmer offers weekly agricultural journal at $225
The Prairie Farmer of Chicago presents The Prairie Farmer and The Intelligencer for patrons at a price of 225 dollars. Now in its 52nd year, the publication highlights ripe experience and prominence in agriculture appealing to intelligent central United States readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Prairie Farmer
Chicago
Intelligencer
Central United States
McCarthy and Larned Open Flour and Feed Store
Willard McCarthy and Chas H Larned have opened a flour and feed store in the former Story county bank room. They plan to stock flour, feed, and later hard and soft coal. They invite neighbors to call on them for any needs in their line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard McCarthy
Chas. H. Larned
Story County Bank
Colvin Bros take over Lawton house in Milford area
Nebraska based Colvin Bros lease Mrs. Little’s Lawton house and aim to maintain it as a pleasant stop for travelers. O Mr G W Hoyman schedules a February 16 sale of stock and farm tools in Curtiss neighborhood Milford township. Mrs Ellen Person sets February 18 sale of live stock and farm implements south of Ames to benefit estate. County Auditor A P King attends a Des Moines auditor convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colvin Bros
Nebraska
Lawton
G. W. Hoyman
Curtiss
Milford Township
Ellen Person
Clarence Person
Ames
Milford
Cnangnd
Messrs McLain
Scott
G. W. Hoy
John Brumagin
Hoyman
Jem
Des Moines Mandolin Orchestra to Perform at M E Church
At the M E Church on Saturday evening February 20 the Des Moines Mandolin Orchestra will give a concert with soprano soloist Miss Mabel Wagner and pianist Miss Leona Woldridge, presenting a notable program in the church venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Des Moines Mandolin Orchestra
M. E Church
Mabel Wagner
Leona Wolridge
National Building and Savings Association Promotes Membership
The Boone Iowa association urges residents to join as a convenient place to deposit surplus funds in small amounts with good interest. It claims such associations are valuable to cities and towns and invites inquiries at the office for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Building and Savings Association of
Boone
Iowa
Flour Purveyor Promotes Local Brand with Special Prices
Local bakery touts Superlative and Mankato Flour as the best on earth based on customer praise. advertisement highlights special prices on large lots to attract bulk buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
Geo. G
Daughter Ida improves after long illness in Gilbert
In Gilbert Louisiana a daughter named Ida, bedridden over eight years, has been treated by eleven doctors from Omaha to Boston at great cost with no success until Dr. Beverly of Ames and Dr. Winsett of Nevada began treatment. She is now out of bed and recovering. James Gibson reports the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Fes
Ida
Omaha
Boston
Beverly
Ames
Winsett
Nevada
Jas. Gibson
W. R. C. Passes Thanks for Deestrick Skew Success
At a regular meeting held last Friday the W. R. C. unanimously resolved to extend hearty thanks to all who aided in the Deestrick Skew entertainment and to make the vote public through the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R.C
iceNcen
Notice to debtors of Dr. E. B. Plumb
Grace G. Plumb calls all who owe her late husband Dr. E. B. Plumb to pay H. Westerman at the city drug store. Accounts unpaid by April 1 will be turned over to a collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Plumb
H. Westerman
Grace G. Plumb
Shawl Found Between Ames and Mrs Bigelow Residence
A brown shawl with a striped border found on the road between Ames and Mrs Bigelow's home. Finder asked to leave it at this office for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Three houses and town lots up for sale in Rock
Auction lists three houses and town lots with items including ponies and a double buggy. Call on Dr. Beverley for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverley
Winter term at I A C. opens with high student turnout
Miss Dollie Sexton, Mrs. Wilson, and Miss Marie Chambers visit with local friends as the Iowa State College winter session nears. The campus is preparing main building heat and housing, with room and board sought by townspeople. The winter school is praised as a success as faculty report strong student work and large enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Sexton
State Centre
Prof. Wilson
Tracr
Marie Chambers
State Agricultural College
Getz
Arnold
Starr
Lynn
Bartlett
Thomas
Beardshear
Montaigne
Wilson
The
Intelligencer
Kent
I. A.C
Patrick
Quiet Ames Wedding Links McFarlane and Mount
At the residence of Mrs. Gen Ged des in Ames Iowa on February 10 at 5 p m Rev Thomas M Rickman of the Ames Baptist Church joined Mr A McFarlane and Miss Alletta H Mount in marriage. The ceremony was intimate with only a few close friends present. The couple is well known to readers and wished a long happy useful married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Geddes
Ames
Iowa
Thomas M. Rickman
Ames Baptist Church
A. McFarlane
Alletta H. Mount
Carrie M Scott Weds Charles Bissell in Sifuld Township
At the bride’s parents home in Sfil ford township on Wednesday February 10 at 1 30 pm Miss Carrie M Scott and Mr Charles Bissell were joined in marriage by Elder I J Dow. A large number of friends attended and an elegant repast followed. The couple received many handsome presents and wishes for prosperity and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Scott
Sfilford Township
Carrie M. Scott
Charles Bissell
I. J. Dow
Wedding of Wm G Hunter and Lillian M Carr in Ames
At Hezekiah Gilbert residence Ames on Feb 10 1892 Rev F J Douglass joined William G Hunter of Cass township Hamilton county and Lillian M Carr of Albuquerque New Mexico in marriage. Guests from Ames Gilbert Station and Hamilton county attended their two mile Webster City farm home after a bountiful repast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah Gilbert
Ames
F. J. Douglass
Wm. G. Hunter
Cass Township
Hamilton County
Lillian M. Carr
Albuquerque
N. M
E. J. Carr
Carr
Gilbert
Gilbert Station
Webster City
M’am
M’ams
Sincere thanks for kindness during illness and bereavement
The undersigned express heartfelt gratitude to friends who cared for them during illness and bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Leecing and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Leecing
January 1892 Weather Notes and Ames Local Notices
Meteorological observations for January 1892 report highs to 56 F on the 24th and lows to 28 below zero on the 19th with a 30 degree daily range on the 19th. Snow fell five days totaling 0.33 inches, eleven fair or clear days, and eleven days with zero to 28 below. Lunar halo on the 13th and solar halo on the 14th at 10 a.m. The piece also notes a local social scene about a young man traveling to the City of Churches and a forthcoming Sunday School Teacher's Institute at the U B Church in Ames February 26 to 28 with speakers from Nevada and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Young
Ames
Ames Intelligencer
Story County
U. B
Danner
Nevada
G. H. Schnur
Dr. Beardshear
A.C
Ames Market Prices and Obituary Notice
Ames market listing shows heavy steers and cows to 40 dollars, oats and beans per bushel, corn price quoted, plus creamery butter from Falls City Nebraska. Obituary reports Little Robert Hollowell, age 2 years 7 months, died February 1 after three days illness, burial in Nevada with condolences from Charles and Agnes Hollowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. C. Creamery
Robert
Charles
Agnes Hollowell
Nevada
Jesus
Pioneer Obituaries and Local Notes From Ames Iowa
Obituary notices honor Mrs Elizabeth Brumagim of Ames Iowa born Providence Rhode Island died February 1 1892 after two days illness of La Grippe. Funeral February 3 at home with Rev R W Smith. buried Ames Iowa cemetery. Also obituary for Anna Louisa Leecing born Bureau Junction Illinois October 6 1865 died February 1 1892 converted in Ames 1886. funeral February 3 at home conducted by Rev L F Brown. buried Ontario cemetery. Additional notes on Green Mountain potatoes sample by Wesley Arrasmith and a Missouri Beverley Artist theft incident. local editorials on Blaine withdrawal and Iowa politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Brumagim
Providence
Rhode Island
Ames
Iowa
Montgomery County
New York
John Brumagim
Wisconsin
Morrison Til
Ames Iown
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Argusville N. Y
R. W. Smith
Anna Louisa
C. G
Sophia Leecing
Bureau Junction
Illinois
Libby
Lord Jesus
L. F. Brown
Ontario
Mardi Gras Excursion Rates Offered by Chicago and North Western
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces Mardi Gras excursion tickets to New Orleans at low rates for February 24 to 28 inclusive with return passage valid until March 22. Tickets and full information available from agents. Ames Slat and Fence Co advertises seasoned lumber fences 2 to 5 feet, hog tight and horse safe at lower costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North Wastern Ry Co
New Orleans
Ames Slat & Fence Co
Ordway Company Sends Sulphur Bitters to Catholic Home
The proprietors Messrs A. P. Ordway & Co. shipped three dozen bottles of Sulphur Bitters to the Catholic Home for the aged. Directors and inmates highly appreciate the medicine as praised by the Catholic Union editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Ordway & Co
Catholic Home For
Catholic Union
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MRE Intelligencer
Chicago & North Western
Railway
Des M & Dak
Liscort Sunasy
Geo. W. Nogurs
Georgia
Opera House
Iowa Poultry Journal
Independence
E. W. Wright
M. R. Brown
Crookston
Minn
Jules Davis
Paragon
Geo. G. Tilden
D. G. Ferguson
T.G. Miller
Russ Miller
Railroad Land Company
Courl
John Arrasmith
Willis Ball
Daniel MacCarthy
H. L. Carrell
J. L. Geddes
Sons of Veterans
L. C. Trlpen
Georgia Minstrels
Tilden’s
Gro. G. Tilden
Awm’t
G Hoyman
Mrs. L. Oliver
Fritz and
Wm Randall
C.G. Leecing
J.H. Keesey
Story County Teacher’s Association
Hampton & Co
Clara Lyon
Judge Stevens
Crozier
Andy Ringheim
Arthur Glidden
Marshalltown
C. E. Hunt
D. M. Butcher
Wm. Sahl
Mr. Sahl
McCarthy and Larned
A. P. King
Tucsey
A. D. Plumb
Bement, Ll
Premb
G. G. Tilden
R ‘Ns
Dr. Plumb
Aristo
Taylor
Mandolin Orchestra
College Echoes
Josselyn
Josselyn & Taylor
At Rapids
Secretary of the Treasury
Cedar Rapids
Agricultural College
Morrill Hall
Boyd-Douglass
Weather Report
Y. M
Ames Market
Falls City
Neb
K. M. Black
Canaan
Wesley Arrasmith
Green Mountain
Arrasmith
J. A. Everett
Indianapolis
Ind
Beverley Artist
Missouri
Marshal Hogwatt
Justice Court
Stalker
Blaine
Minneapolis
Des Moiines
Iee
Frederick Arnold
Bedford Cords
Ginghamsy
George G. Tilden
J. A. Mearland
Franklin
Alex
District Court
James G. Yelton
Susana J. Yelton
T. C. McCau
Lowa
M. E. McMichael
Dray and Express
Lona
Cuber
Adams
Pillsbury’s Best
Inc
G. Tilden
C. W. Reed
Hotel
Dellone
West
Chamberlain
L. M. Bosworth
Maxwell & Son's
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Lcas
Abstract Books
Story + Co
Smith & Son
Westerman & Arnold
Down Pat
Parley Hheldon
J. Shelder
Best Insurance
Union National Bank
M. Greeley
E.R. Chamberlain
Atlas National Bank
Third National Bank
Valley National Bank
M. Hemstreet
Downs
E. S. Downs
Proprs
Jyowa
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