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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1884
Page
3
Market figures from Chicago and Ames show cattle trading around 3.50 to 7.20, hogs 4.50 to 6.50, and grains mixed. local prices for butter and eggs listed. Ames items include social visits, sales notices, and announcements about races and real estate interests. A blizzard affected Iowa, easing by Wednesday afternoon.
William Arthur a New York Pennsylvania and Ohio yard conductor wed Miss Maggie Archibald in Pennsylvania after eloping from Ames Iowa where a wife and child awaited. The young bride learned of Arthur's first wife and child, prompting his departure. Authorities plan arrest once he is located. Arthur once worked at Barnes' blacksmith shop and had separated from his first wife who later remarried.
Mr. Jerry Sexton reports seed corn test results from several growers with grains from A W Tripp Calico Beadle Mills and Slater. Germination ranged from 24 to 49 of 50 from different methods plus notes on storage. The piece also notes Runyon Crane Life Insurance growth and regional judges with potential resignations and capable successors.
A large group of friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Brenneman Tuesday evening on Douglas Avenue to mark their tenth wedding anniversary with tinware and provisions. The event was one of the season’s most pleasant gatherings, and well wishes flowed for many years of happiness. New residents Mr. Longsdorf and family from Tiskilwa joined arrivals Mr. Koontz and family and Mr. Fackler and family from Princeton as they settled in Ames.
Mr M. Allison of Hutchinson Kansas credits a Trish Bottle discovery with curing his asthma hoarseness severe coughs and lung diseases after doctors climate treatment and senet failed. Trial bottles free at Ames Drug Stores large size one dollar Bosworth sells the product.
A playful Ames exchange where a young woman asks about the distinction between a beau and a beau ideal. The reply, though unfinished in the fragment, hints at marrying ideal expectations versus real flaws.
The Ames post office has a remaining letters list including W. A. Thorn Gustie Thomp son Frank Peters J. A. Peppard Rev. G. Parker Corey Keyber Ole Johnson Nettie Hartman Lewis Harmason Hi Lucus P. M. This item notes unclaimed mail in the local facility.
Square Dax McCarthy declared an intent to give up his law office and practice for other business. The piece suggests his services will remain in demand and the renowned orator will continue to be heard in justice halls.
The State Agricultural College selects Mrs Emma P Ewing of Chautauqua College to succeed Mrs A S Welch as Professor of Domestic Economy. She is a noted author and popular cookery lecturer. The college congratulates the choice.
President Knaap or P of the I A C and President Greeley of the UNB with Postmaster Watts visited Des Moines last week to press for retaining Trustees Willard Gattan and Stryker under the McCall bill. They especially favor keeping Gattan and Stryker in the new regime.
Moses Rees, Esq., departed Ames for Galena Illinois last Thursday to form a law partnership with William Spensely. His family will follow soon. Residents valued the new arrival and regret the move due to Rees's failing health seeking a milder climate.
Two women walked along Douglas Avenue during a blizzard when a hat was blown away by the wind. A passing man chased the hat, retrieved it from a tree, and returned it to the owner who quipped about her rubber. Merchants prepare for spring trade as Ames anticipates full business occupancy and stock shipments.
The write up looks toward an early spring and abundant harvest after three seasons of poor crops in Iowa. It urges timely planting and diligent labor by farmers, promising generous rewards if the soil is sown and tended.
The I. A. C. will open on Wednesday next with 77 applicants for admission by the 20th inst. The editors express strong faith in the college’s future, calling it a great educational center that attracts talent from beyond the state and pledging support for its success.
Sanctioned by thousands as a permanent cure for Bright's Disease diabetes weak back and urinary complaints. Electric Bitters purify the blood regulate the bowels and act on the diseased parts. Every bottle guaranteed and sold for 50 cents by all druggists including Bosworth.
Peter Q. Tomson is listed as rusticating in York State, with no further details on duration or location.
A scattered item list reports Mr K W Brown leaving for New York Monday and local notices of property changes and insanity adjudications. It records Story County school counts 3136 males and 2966 females with Dubuque largest and Emmet smallest. It notes a farm sale by Jennie Rymer and Wm H Black on February 29 at 1 pm with wagon, buggy and farming gear offered.
Yesterday marked the 152d anniversary of George Washingtons birth with school closures. The G. A. R. Post held a dinner and supper in Opera Hall followed by an evening dance.
An intelligent Norwegian who speaks three languages and is a good English scholar seeks a position with a mercantile firm in Ames. Offers low wages with steady work and potential pay raises for satisfactory performance. For more information apply to the editor.
A child fell during a skating session in the parlor causing a lip cut. The incident ends with the child barred from skating by her mother, promising safer future attempts elsewhere.
Jo Annny reports Joe Smith argued with his teacher about grammar. His last position was across a chair, face down, as described by Joanny to his father. The brief notes a classroom incident and its unusual phrasing.
Mr. Rees turns over his insurance business to Mr. M Hemstreet who now represents many reputable U S companies. Ayers Sarsaparilla is touted as a spring medicine for skin eruptions and blood disorders from sea life. A municipal election is set for next week in Ames with calls for enforcing the law and accountability.
Rev S MCCALL of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Gilbert travels to Ames on Tuesday seeking medical help for his wife who is ill. With no local physician available Ames doctor Dr Allen also ill, Dr Beverly responds to the call.
Ames readers call for local leaders to curb liquor traffic and aid neighbors. The M M M Money Making Missionaries announce a Baptist Church social to raise funds, with refreshments by the children. Purpy advises sending 25 cents for Purdy’s Small Fruit Instructor and his fruit catalog and Cottage Gardener sample.
An advertised remedy promises rapid cures for burns bruises cuts fever sores skin eruptions and many ailments. It guarantees satisfaction or refund and is sold by all druggists including Bosworth.
Mr H B Hawtey has been visiting in the northern part of Iowa and returned Wednesday. The case against Porter, tried in Boone County last term, has been dismissed. Mrs Fortune settled a fortunate legacy on the old man the other day. The heiress-at-law. The Misses Allen and Rodearme and Masters Tanner and Alderman of Nevada rolled over Opera House Monday evening. A sick friend inquires the shortest road to health contrasting allopaths and homoeopaths. A visit from Geo J Bliss of Chicago and James H Staver of Freeport notes cecal field experiments SE of town. Ayers Cherry Pectoral praised as best cough medicine after years of trial.
J E Reed of Los Angeles reports dramatic relief from a violent facial pain after using Athlophoros as directed. The article claims neuralgia and rheumatism share causes and respond to the same treatment, presenting Athlophoros as a cure.
Piles are painful and common, caused by sedentary habits and indigestion. Pond's Extract delivers concentrated medicinal virtues and is best used with both the Extract and Ointment for effective relief. ask your druggist to ensure the right article.
At the bride's mother Mrs. Samuel Johnston residence near Union Grove six and a half miles southeast of Ames, on Feb 19, Rev W P Bennett joined William S Switzer and Mary H Johnston in marriage. Guests braved the cold as relatives and neighbors offered congratulations and gifts included glass dishes, silver teaspoons, napkins, butter dish, cake stand, goblets, and more. A separate note praises Professor Wynn's pamphlet Poetry in its Relation to Religion and Science, likening poetry to religion and science, and comparing the Bible to the Iliad of the world. We Ee Dough Cure advertised as a vegetable remedy for coughs. Cattle for pasture also sought.
The North American Review for March discusses whether civilization is perishable and various agencies that could overthrow it. Articles include Agricultural Politics in England by William E Bear defences of sea-board defenses by Gen Smalley and notes on Carlyle controversy. Published at 30 Lafayette Place New York.
For sale the J. C. Price farm located two piles south and slightly west of town. 160 acres with 110 under the plow. terms very low. Inquire of Jas Brajley in Ames Iowa.
The annual election of the Ames Iowa Independent School District will be held Monday March 10 64 to elect three school directors two for three years and one for two years to fill a vacancy also to vote for a levy of 1700 tax 31000 to lay off one bond and 700 to pay interest on bonds Polls open 9 am to 6 pm Notice will be given in next week's paper where the election will be held C M Soppr Secy Also Papillon Catarrh Cure promoted by Bosworth Co and Ed Barstow claiming cure of catarrh cold hay fever with several hundred cases cured
Notice to interested persons that on January 9 1884 John L Stevens was appointed assignee of the estate of D I Bosworth & Co insolvent in Story County Iowa. Creditors must pay to the assignee and present claims for allowance. Dated Ames Iowa February 1884.
Town firm urges nearby residents to consider Texas farms and ranches for sale. They advertise as sole agents for Short & Smith carriages and spring wagons in Story County, touting factory-direct ordering that saves ten to fifty dollars per vehicle and offering broad product lines with tight margins.
The Ames Iowa Independent School District presents the past fiscal year receipts and expenditures. Major items include Teachers Fund with totals around 2 558 85, School House Fund at 2 290 37, and Contingent Fund plans proposing a 1 700 levy. Also lists income from County Treasurer and various expenditures such as janitor, outfit, heating, repairs, and insurance. Plus advertisements for local goods and services.
I hold the county’s only complete abstract books and offer abstracts at low rates. I am J A Fitchpatrice of Nevada Iowa and provide loans secured by real estate.
Notice to electors of the independent town of Ames Iowa of an election on Monday March 3 1884 at Opera Hall for Mayor Recorder Treasurer Assessor Street Commissioner and two Councilmen Polls open 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 6 pm Per order of Town Council C M Soper Recorder
A historical advertisement promotes Papillon Skin Cure as a universal remedy for skin diseases including salt rheum erysipelas Kash inflammaton insect bites rills itching ulcers cuts wounds burns scalds and scrofulous eruptions. Sold by Bosworth Co and Ed Barstwy.
Young men or women may save five dollars by purchasing a coupon at this office for Pierce's Business College in Keokuk.
Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup is distributed free to attract customers. Shiloh’s products including Plaster Cure and Vitalizer are offered with guarantees or at set prices. An organ and partial trade for a horse are also advertised by W G Whear.
M Hemstreet advertises first class farm and city property for sale at a bargain. Sleepless nights from a terrible cough lead to Shiloh s Cure being promoted as a remedy.
Train timetable snippet shows No 3 Pacific Express and No 4 Atlantic Express with outbound south and north schedules. Entries include freight and passenger arrivals and departures with times such as 1:15 AM 8:15 PM and 10:46 AM near Chicago and Des Moines routes. agent noted as C. Jones.
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