Local Paragraphs Highlight Ames News and Visitors
Mrs Geddes is sick. Rev Williams visited Des Moines. Elmer Winter sold his transfer line to L C Wood. Many locals travel to Chicago and Nevada for business, study spring styles, or visit relatives. A revival starts Feb 28 at Gilbert Station with Pastor A G Beechman. several townsfolk relocate or buy land as winter ends.
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Elmer Winter
L. C. Wood
Anna Capps
Chicago
Gilbert Station
B. J. Adams
Bethany
A. G. Beechman
Court cases mix debt dispute and bill of sale
Justice O Brien presided as Frank Curtiss sued James Dodds in a contentious debt matter over a $1 400 loan secured by unrecorded stock mortgage and a contested bill of sale. Gilbert claimed ownership of cattle. Curtiss challenged the bill of sale as void. Separate cases involved a board bill compromise and a disputed six dollar order. The livestock market in Ames saw Holstein Friesian calves sold to boost pedigrees. Copestake and Day reported large dairy herds and notable pedigrees reaching Iowa State College.
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Justice O’brien
Frank Curtiss
Jas. Dodds
Dodds
Ed. Gilbert
Gilbert
Curtiss
Will McCartney
James Fowler Jr
Faliskey
Justice Haverly
J. A. Baker
C. G. Lee
Ames
Copestake
N. M. Hubbard Jr
Cedar Rapids
Harvey
Day
Willis
Mich
United States
Iown Agricultural College
Abbekerk Mechthilde
Attempted self harm by Lon Heistand near Bisbee's home
Lon Heistand attempted death by his own hand last Tuesday afternoon. Found in a barn stall five o'clock where he had stabbed himself once over the heart and twice in the throat with a dull pocket knife. Authorities report he is recovering though he has been insane for four to five years likely since a sunstroke. He wandered mentally after a quarrel with Mrs. Bisbee and believed friends plotted against him. The family receives community sympathy.
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Lon Heistand
Will Bisbees
Bisbee
Ames Mourns Mrs. Maud Miller Clark in Ames
Mrs. Maud Miller Clark died at her father George Miller's home in Ames after a long illness. The funeral was held at the home with Daughters of Rebecca in charge, burial in Ames Cemetery following Daughters of Pocahontas rites. Rev. Thomas gave the sermon. She was born February 25 1865 in Steuben County New York and moved to Ames February 20 1887. She married W. W. Clark December 28 1883 and leaves a husband and a three year old daughter.
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W. W. Clark
George Miller
Ames
Rebecca
Death notice and lodge resolutions for Maud Miller Clark
Marian Lepee No 108 records the death of Maud Miller Clark with prayers and sympathy. The lodge votes to drape the charter in mourning for thirty days and to publish the resolutions in local papers and the Odd Fellows journal. A copy is sent to the bereaved family and the minutes are updated.
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Maud Miller Clark
Duntz and Thompson End Partnership by Mutual Consent
Duntz and Thompson, contractors, have dissolved their partnership by mutual consent. C A Duntz and T Thompson detach as equal partners and will continue independent operations.
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Duntz & Thompson
C.A. Duntz
T. Thompson
Fowler and Miss Little Wed at Home Ceremony
Miss Myrtle Little and J. N. Fowler Jr. were married last Thursday evening at 9 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Chet Little. Rev. D. L. Thomas performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and close friends.
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Myrtle Little
J. N. Fowler Jr
Chet Little
D. L. Thomas
Mrs. Fowler
Breezley and Craig Wed at Bride's Home Farm Near Bloomington
Mrs. Rebecca Breezley and Isaac Craig were married last Tuesday evening at 9 at the bride's home. Rev. D. L. Thomas officiated in front of immediate family. The couple will reside on their farm near Bloomington.
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Rebecca Breezley
Isaac Craig
D. L. Thomas
Store renovations sweep local businesses
The O K shop,Bosworths drug store,Bigelow and Smith,Judisch drug store,and Judisch Bros undergo general overhauls. Electric lights added at Judisch, interior upgrades and new shelving planned. Taylor and Elliott converted their barber shop into the Cook store room last Thursday with rapid renovations including painting and reconfiguration.
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Bigelow & Smith
Judisch Drug Store
Judisch Bros
Taylor & Elliott
Cook
Wanted a girl to do general house work
Classified short notice seeking a female helper for general house work from E. D. Y. Culbertson. Also a rental listing for a house to inquire at 423 J. A. Baker. Health ad promoting Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets claiming cure for colds in one day with 25 cent price and money back guarantee through all druggists.
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E. D. Y. Culbertson
Death of Mrs. Chas Matthews at Gilbert home
Mrs. Chas Matthews, aged 44, died at her Gilbert home on February 13. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Gilbert on Sunday at 10, conducted by Rev. J. Wirth. She leaves a husband, nine children, her father Henry Mangus, six brothers, and four sisters. A tribute praises her as a faithful wife and mother who kept a neat, loving home and endured without complaint.
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Gilbert
Chas. Matthews
J. Wirth
Henry Mangus
Gilad Tidings to Asthma Sufferers
Foley's Honey and Tar promises quick relief to asthma cases. D D Bales advertises fresh fruits at Apams Bros.
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Foley
D.D
Apams Bros
A Magazine Builds Houses for Journal Readers
The Ladies Home Journal continues a plan series showing artistic houses built at modern cost. A special architect provides complete specifications at minimum cost. This spring over five hundred houses priced from 1500 to 7000 will be started nationwide for readers, in addition to more than one hundred already built.
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Ladies Home Journal
Cure for Piles Promises Relief from DeWitt’s Salve
After years of suffering from piles B W Putsell of Ruitnersville Pa was cured by a single box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The product claims to rapidly cure skin diseases including eczema rash pimples and obstinate sores as promoted by Suatenh Bros.
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B. W. Putsell
Ruitnersville
DeWitt
Suatenh Bros
McClure's March Issue Promises Dike Survey Excerpts
McClure's Magazine March issue previews a continuation of a valuable article on their 7 dike with new information from government surveyors and explorers. It will feature interviews, official reports, and unpublished photographs along the routes. Frances E. Willard dies after pneumonia, leaving a legacy as founder of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and a leading moral force.
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McClure's
Hamlingarland
Shoes and cough remedy promotion from local merchants
Local merchants advertise ladies shoes for $1.50 a pair and promote One Minute Cough Cams as a preventive for consumption and serious lung issues linked to neglected colds. The notice lists CamiER Bros and Judisehi Bros.
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Camier Bros. & Herman's
Judisehi Bros
Whooping Cough Remedy Claims Safe For Children
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe treatment for whooping cough with no danger to children. Claims to liquefy mucus and aid expectoration, reduce paroxysms, and speed recovery. Promotes sale by all Druggists with no injurious ingredients.
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Fast Relief
Whooping cough is described as highly distressing but duration can be shortened by One Minute Cough Cure. The ad touts it as a known remedy for croup and various lung and bronchial troubles, attributed to Judisch Bros.
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Duciseh Bros
Judisch Bros
Judish Bros
All
Vanderbilt consolidation of rail lines reported
The Chicago Post reports the Vanderbilts have decided on a consolidation of major lines in the C N W system. The chief roads to be included are the C N W F E and M V C M and O and Sioux City and Pacific, totaling about 8000 miles of road.
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Chicago Post
Vanderbilts
F. E
M.V
C.M
Sioux City
Pacific
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