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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
5
Friday in Ames saw Judge Stevens and many townsfolk with visits by Dan McCarthy, Misses Gillespie and Hamilton among others. The column records illnesses, travel, gatherings, school happenings, church events, and upcoming meetings across Story County including Boone Des Moines and Maxwell with social calls, travels, and civic notices.
D Bales has painted papered and improved his store now a neat little drug store. Judish Bros have painted papered cleaned up and added new style show cases and a new prescription case by Geo Loud. Merchants anticipate better trade ahead as they prepare for it.
Ellsworth Post No 30 G A R will host a literary entertainment at Post Hall on Saturday evening February 22 1896 starting at 730 PM All old soldiers their wives the W R C widows of soldiers and Sons of Veterans are invited Good speaking and singing promised By order of Com The republican caucus elected W O McElroy Newton J S Jones Manchester and L B Robinson Avoca to the board of trustees I A C The two incumbents were re elected while Robinson takes Woods place Atlantic The new member is Agricultural College class of 1877 graduate
A surprise party honored W. F. Sutton on his forty fifth birthday last Thursday. About thirty neighbors joined to celebrate at his home, with games and a supper staged by Mrs. Sutton. An easy chair gift was presented by T. J. Miller as a jovial reminder of aging.
At the Manges home near Gil bert Station on February 12 a ceremony united Oley Wald and Anna Manges with Rev Wirth officiating. A large circle of friends attended as it also marked the 44th wedding anniversary of the brides parents. A bountiful dinner followed and many gifts were given to the couple. Wald is described as a prosperous young farmer and steady suitor.
John Dillon, a celebrated comedian, will appear in Ames on Thursday evening February 27 with a talented company. Expect one of the season’s largest houses and a delightful program. Local stores urge early seat purchases amid strong town interest and a booming theater scene.
Soft lump coal priced at 2.50, 2.75 delivered. Nut coal 2.25. B. A. Lockwoop advertises. Wanted one million 5. Miller & Roooser. A new lot of glass Xygre latest designs. MM s Bros.
Two drifters from the Northwestern region entered J. H. Cook shoe store about 4:30 pm and concealed shoes under a coat. Cook seized one man, the other attempted to leave via a back route that did not exist, leading to arrest by Constable Morris. They pled guilty and were fined $100 each and sent to county jail for petty larceny. Attorney Lee handled prosecution. defendants had no attorney.
A small yet eager crowd welcomed a trio at the Opera House on Monday. Miss McKinzie offered a clear sweet voice with violin and piano, singing The Last Rose of Summer. Miss Fellows on violin impressed, earning frequent encores.
M K Smiru and FAMILY express gratitude for the support received during Evelyn's illness and death. They acknowledge the deep appreciation felt for the kindness and attention shown by others.
City council met to discuss bonding 5 percent on valuation to fund electric light plant up to 12000 dollars, pay floating debt 3000 dollars, and extend water works. J W Freeland resigned as fourth ward councilman. Bills approved include watchman pay and repair work. Evelyn Starr, Ames native and missionary worker, died aged 26 after teaching in Ames and Greenwood South Carolina. funeral services held with church honors and floral tributes.
The four Ames wards meet Wednesday March 4 1896 at 4 p m to select delegates for the county convention in Nevada on March 7 1896. 1st ward 3 delegates at Motor Depot 2nd ward 5 delegates at City Hall 3rd ward 3 delegates at John Butler s Carpenter Shop 4th ward 3 delegates at Agricultural Hall.
State of Iowa Story County sheriff sale notice. Union National Bank of Ames sues Luzerne Nichols Emiline Nichols and L H Bingham Co. property includes Lots 10 16 Born's Addition Ames and Lots 4 5 26 27 Block 12 Original Town Ames. Sale March 13 1896 at Nevada Court House to satisfy 1610.35 debt 956.10 attorney fee 88.10 costs plus 8 interest. A K Banks Sheriff. Dated 1806 6-2.
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