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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1880
Page
3
A collage of random notices from a 19th century page mentions job wants and sales at Cook's gallery, farm rentals near Ontario, a cremary start with 1000 cows, and local merchants marketing spring clothing and goods. It notes a child dying near Cedar Rapids, a court or club lecture, and various generic opinions on wealth and honesty amid market chatter.
The Thomas, Soper & Son event extended for another week. Call early to view the variety and prices in their trade line. Thomas Thompson at Ontario celebrated yesterday morning as the father of a ten pound boy. Local rumor noted the old man weighed more than a ton and a half of coal over the event.
The Excelsior Dancing Club plans its third dance in Ames Opera Ball on Thursday February 19 1880. The committee of invitation includes all members and the club reports growing membership after a highly successful previous event.
Stockholders will meet at the office of N A Rainbolt in Ames on the first Monday in March at 3 p m to elect officers. President H Forsosever signs the notice dated February 7 1880.
Schedule lists dates when Sunday passenger trains on the Chicago and Northwestern road will run across the year. Dates include February 15 March 7 and 28 April 18 May 9 and 30 June 20 July 11 August 1 and 22 September 12 October 8 and 23 November 14 December 5 and 26.
A Nevada youth wooing a girl near Cole hires a horse and buggy to visit her. He ties the horse at the door, returns by train, and leaves the horse hitched at a country gate as he returns home. A lighthearted tale of devoted folly.
Thomas and Mclain are inventorying stock to sell their business to D S Bothwell and Co. The firm has been popular and prosperous and residents may regret their departure from business. Bothwell and Co. come to Ames bearing strong recommendations and hope their trade will grow. best wishes are extended to the old firms.
John Swan, a Story County enterprising resident, will build a steam flouring mill near the depot in Story City next season with capacity for four run of bulers. The note on publisher strategy cites price hikes for white paper and signals The Intellicencer will mail at $1.50 yearly.
The February term grand jury proved active and reform minded, investigating county offices and officials from Auditor Hays to Mike the Jailor. The report is understood to reflect an honest corps of officials and thorough scrutiny.
Jerry Worick a longtime Ames businessman returned after a years absence to visit friends and look well. C K Skinner and Henry Wilson began a ten day trip through Illinois and Ohio on Monday afternoon. Prof Lee visited the city and plans to reside in Des Moines for now. James Reagan spoke of a Colorado trip later this month.
A Illinois pastor refused to publish parish notices during morning and evening services saying his pulpit should not become a bulletin board. He noted the town has three newspapers and declined to read the notices from the sexton.
A Mr. C Freeman, from the same New York region as the Crary Brothers, visits Boone with plans to establish a creamery. An experienced operator with ample means, he intends to build facilities and start in the spring, entering what he sees as a profitable market.
Over the past week several property transfers occurred. P. Spence purchased the H. P. Lods residence in Ames. Thor Olson bought the Peter Hopkins farm in Palestine township, 165 acres at 16 dollars per acre. Jerry Ballard acquired the Dave Hopkins farm in Palestine township. Mrs. Spencer bought the J. M. Bacon farm in Franklin township.
A son of C A Lessing from Washington township near Ontario fell from the top of a freight car at Nevada last Saturday evening while waiting for a train from the east. He boarded to walk to the caboose, lost balance when the train started, and rolled to the ground suffering a broken right arm in three places. The injury was not more serious.
United States Marshal Edridge served a summons on Prof J K Macomber in Davenport over a lightning rod company suit for 50 000 damages. The professor’s public critique is blamed for harming the company, which critics call buncombe and a misuse of patent rights.
A crippled inventor hosts a stereoscopic museum with 2,500 views in McGuires Building. The exhibit is praised as fine and worthwhile though poorly patronized. A gentleman urges backing the exhibitor and asks who will start a fund to treat area school children next Saturday.
A reflective column contrasts prayers for humility with desires for wealth and status. It humorously suggests that many would welcome angels as relatives to handle wills and probate, while admitting most people would not become angels while life continues.
The piece contrasts two workers with planes: one who sings and makes smooth work, the other who wields adjectives and worsens the result. It notes dyspepsia and long days affect mood, while purposeful labor brings cheerful efficiency.
A court office handles a case at this office with a focus on justice circuit and district court matters. The text suggests a procedural hearing or filing process though specifics are unclear.
Tillian DeCarmo presents a reading evening at the Opera Hall in Ames and vicinity next Wednesday. Miss Lillian De Carmo, highly praised, performs with Darius Green and his flying machine and offers selections including The Courtin. Additional pieces include Too Late for the Train and The Little Outcasts Plea with other readings. Admission 26 cents. children 10 cents. date February 18.
Gro W. Asurox announces a partnership with J A Smith to grow the General Agency in Ames Iowa. The firm will offer leading eastern and state companies with farm business and mercantile insurance at competitive rates, emphasizing sound indemnity and broader company choice for patrons.
Enoch Thurman convalesces from severe attack of billions fever. Mrs Willard Foster ill with diphtheria but not seriously. A C Lessing injured by a fall from a freight car in Nevada breaking his right arm in three places. Cap Rigby back at work and reports busy trade with boot and shoe shop and rendering hogs in his tank. Henry Davis plans coal prospecting in the valley south of town with hope of reaching coal or the lower region. Professor White's geologic theory cited as suggesting coal there. Farmers arrive from many quarters seeking the latest news, sharing a common interest. Maine troubles fade as local legislature debates tax relief bills. Belle Campbell and James Campbell of Buffalo announce their marriage after a long, youthful friendship and wartime separation. A large gathering at A N Beadles' residence sends best wishes for their future.
Gilbert Hema notes corn in crib and a single town store, predicting two or three fine business houses emerging. A. B. Thomas and partners plan a large store with broad stock, while a stone residence signals soon building. W. B. Needham’s corn trade lifts Ames prices. J. C. Fremont’s lecture and Rev. Martin’s Union school visit mark community activity. A new lumber yard opens next week.
A St Louis experiment claims three pieces of silver buried for 24 hours and rubbed on the breast cure rheumatism. John Steiger underwent the treatment, a curious woman dug up the earth, and Herman Renner was jailed for allegedly taking the medicine. The tale ends with little success and a financial sting for the patient.
An old advertisement notes a 5 and 10 year time frame at 7 percent interest with a small commission. It invites readers to call at the office over the bank and mentions J A Barry.
The Moingona investigation centers on J F Yates known as Jeff Yates charged with the murder of a woman and her child four months after they disappeared. Yates admits telling several versions but maintains he killed no one. witnesses report brutal treatment and a later confession before recanting. A twin brother may have helped move bodies. no corpse has been found yet. The case began after Yates confessed while drinking. preliminary examination held at Boonsboro with venue change.
Frank Terongo, a French carpenter working in Boone, was arrested on larceny charges and tied to drug store and woolen factory thefts. Authorities say he caused fires at Dunshee & Co. and Lowry & Ames by using a carpenter’s chisel to pry doors. Bonds set at $600 per case. four cases pending.
A pocket book lost between the coal banks at Zenorville and the owner’s residence four miles south of Roland contains 120 in currency. A reward is offered for returning it to the office or residence. Also offered are 650 green wood cards, 50 serds of dry wood, and 50 cords of building stone with payment rates for various wood and wood types. K W Boowy Ames Iowa January 20 1880.
I E R Chamberlain mayor proclaims the annual town election for Ames Iowa on the first Monday of March from nine to six at Ben Read's building Onondaga street. Voters will choose a mayor recorder assessor treasurer street commissioner two councilmen three years and one councilman to fill a vacancy. A ballot question may decide fire apparatus purchase. Dated February 13 1880.
Dr Stark and Co gents endorse Distilled Sage as a wonderful medicine for nasal catarrh. The letter from Ms and Mrs J G Wearnenny says one bottle convinces critics and urges others who tried cures to give it a trial.
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