Ames Semi Centennial Celebration Proposed for 1859
The Ames community considers a semi centennial event to mark Iowa state history. Site selection favored Story county after county offers, with a July 4 1859 college farm celebration planned. Pioneers funded the college, with plans to unveil new buildings, ice plant, churches, streets, and a homecoming event.
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State of
Iowa
Marshall
Polk
Kossuth
Johnson
Story County
College Farm
Daniel McCarthy
James Phelan
Boone County
John A. Hull
Boone
Col
John Scott
Nevada
Gwynne
Ballinger
Brunning
Foster
Queal
Frazier
Dana
Day
Paul A. Queal
Parley Sheldon
Tilden
Onondaga Street
New Methodist
New Baptist Church
Ames
Ames Poultry Co Needs New Home Prompt Action Urged
The Intelligencer recalls a plea for quarters for the Ames Poultry Co as the business faces removal due to building sale. Foote & Son created a local plant, employing many and boosting commerce, but no suitable space is offered. Without a new house, the firm may relocate, risking an important local industry.
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Ames Poultry Co
Intelligencer
Nevada
Foote & Son
Ames
Wilkinson patents voting device aids voting accuracy
Mr A Wilkinson an expert accountant patents a voting sheet with perforated holes to prevent wrong markings. A carbon back records the vote, showing how each ballot was marked and aiming to reduce disenfranchisement and assist illiterate voters.
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Is A. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Maneuvers of Jane presented by twenty sophomores
A cast of twenty sophomores presented the four act comedy The Maneuvers of Jane to a crowded house Saturday night. Miss Leatner directed with strong rehearsal work since last term and T. W. Manning served as business manager contributing to the show’s success.
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Jane
Train schedule changes affect Ames area
The Des Moines train at 6 45 am has been taken off and No 12 arrives now at 12 35 pm five minutes earlier. These two changes only affect Ames.
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Des Moines
No. 12
Ames
Professor McDonald speaks at Moville institute
Professor T. H. McDonald departed Tuesday for Moville to address an institute on keeping in the middle of the road, outlining balanced approaches and steady progress.
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T. H. McDonald
Moville
All cry and no wool in Butler’s Hudibras
A quotation from Hudibras appears in Butler's poem critiquing empty rhetoric. The line implies hollow protest without substance.
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Butler
Mutual Burnout Hits Trolley Line Amid Wind Blaze
High winds caused wires to cross Onondaga street near Kellogg avenue igniting phones and wiring across several businesses. The Intelligence office, Frank Morris' Livery barn, and Ellwell's store suffered complete burns. seventy five phones were knocked out, the switchboard disabled temporarily. Damage mostly repaired with little worse.
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Mutual Telephone Company
Washington
Onondaga Street
Kellogg Avenue
Telephone Exchange
Intelligencer
Frank Morris
Ellwell
Yeomen Leaders Unite in Ames Lodge Meeting
Grand Foreman William Koch and Logan law committee chairman Davis led a public Ames gathering. F M Darner spoke as the event became a social love feast, marking a first united demonstration since a two year feud. The Ames lodge pledged loyalty to Koch and added many new members.
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William Koch
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Davis
Logan
Law Committee
Order
F. M. Darner
United Order
Ames Lodge
Koch
Pauls
Brotherhood
Ames
Paul
Yeomen
College Espected by Statesmen
A Legislative Visiting Committee of Senators Stuckslager Maytag and Representatives Lee Wilson Swift inspected Ames College to report to the General Assembly on its finances and operations. The group, led by Swift, visited the Y M C A Cafe after which the report claimed funds were accounted for and returned to Des Moines. The meeting remained peaceful with no notable trouble.
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Stuckslager
Maytag
Lee
Wilson
Swift
General Assembly
Board of Trustees
Jolly Good Fellows
Pinkerton
Statesmen Union
Ames College
Mayag
Miss Morrison
Des Moines
The Corn Contest Exhibit At County Institute
The corn display in a basement room of the county courthouse showed abundant quantity and high quality. Premiums were awarded to Ray Bennett and W P Coon of Ames, Geo Bennett Anes, Feren Peterson of Nevada, Homer Berkland Roland, with top prizes for ten ears yellow and white, best single ear, best fifty ears, and sweepstakes. Amateurs Harry Severson of Cambridge and Ernest Coon of Ames also won premiums with others named.
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County Institute
Court House
Ray Bennett
Ames W. P. Coon
Ames
Geo. Bennett
Anes
W. P. Coon
Feren Peterson
Nevada
Homer Berkland
Roland
W. P Coon
O Q Osborn
Maxwell
Story County Farmers' Institute Officers Reelected
The Story County Farmers' Institute reelected officers: President W. P. George of Ames, Vice President Joseph Miller of Zearing, Secretary J. M. Chrisman of Nevada, and Treasurer T. C. Sime of Nevada.
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Story County Farmers’ Institute
W. P. George
Ames
Joseph Miller
Zearing
J. M. Chrisman
Nevada
T. C. Sime
Youths Enticed by 20 Cent Drawings Shady Sellers Suspected
Story City and Cambridge youths lured by itinerant ped dlers selling drawing outfits for 20 cents, far cheaper than nickle stores. The Herald and the Leader acknowledge being touched by the incident and warn locals.
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Story City
Cambridge
The
Herald
Leader
Masonic School of Instruction in Cambridge in March
The Masonic school of instruction for the 12th district will be held at Cambridge on March 1 2 and 3.
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Masonic School of Instruction
Cambridge
Meat Producers Set Meeting at Nevada Court House
A Story county Meat Producers Association session is planned for next Thursday March 4 at the Nevada Court house. Attendees include Attorney General Byers and President Sykes with other prominent meat producers, discussing local packing house projects and potential legislation to revive last century packing skills.
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Story County Meat Producers Association
Court House
Nevada
George
Story County
Kelley
Ames College
Sacred quotes mark first Sunday in Lent observance
Poem style note recalls Lent opening and evergreen quotes from Harriet Auber and Henry W. Longfellow. The piece highlights worship, reading the Book of the Lord, and the Sabbath as a weekly clasp. Born dates and writings are included as commemorative context.
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Henry W. Longfellow
Lame Man May Leap as Hart Verse Fragment
A readable biblical fragment notes the words Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing from Isaiah 35 verse 6. No additional context or figures are provided.
Emmanuel Movement Praised as Christian Science Reform
A writer in the March New Idea Magazine argues the Emmanuel Movement is the necessary corrective to Christian Science. It would emerge within the church of Christ and offers a middle ground by healing through faith while avoiding denial of sin sickness and death and resisting extremism.
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Christian Science and
New Thought
New Idea Magazine
Church of Christ
Christian Science
Stormy night tests church attendance vs pleasure
The piece contrasts duties of churchgoing with worldly pleasures. It cites a young woman who refuses to attend a mission on a stormy night but says she will attend a play or dance. It notes that not all church activity equals Christian work and warns against extremes of devotion or worldly indulgence.
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Oelwein Register
Church Services Announcement
Church of Christ announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m with J E Arnold as superintendent Preaching at 11 00 a m with sermon The Church and Its World Wide Work Evening service 6 30 p m Endeavor led by Anna Crown 7 30 p m Evangelistic All are welcome.
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Church of Christ
J. T. Howser
J. E. Arnold
Anna Crown
Minchin and Grinnell Pastor to Speak at Beach Service
Congregational Church announces morning sermon by Prof. Charles Noble of Grinnell. Evening services led by The Beach class with Dr. Gershom H. Hill of Des Moines delivering the address.
Lutheran Church Service Notice
G. O. Panesrud, pastor, will hold services at the Lutheran Church. Fr i day schedule details appear in the notice.
Prospects for Gas in Ames Draw Interest
Col. E. G. Pratt of Chicago meets with Mayor Tilden and a council committee to discuss gas for Ames. A special election may see two options: grant a gas plant franchise and possibly sell the electric light plant. Some council members favor sale to fund improvements. others press for gas to spare residents gasoline risks.
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Col. E. G. Pratt
Chicago
Tilden
Ames
Larrabee bill urged for county road engineer role
The Iowa Senate bill S. F. No. 230 would create a county highway engineer office and define duties to oversee road and street work with a single responsible supervisor. The writer praises a focused system, notes current limits, and hopes for passage or a similar measure across counties including Ames Story County.
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Larrabee
Iowa
Arkansas
Ames
Story County
Sad Fate of Author Likely to End English Career
Cedar Rapids Record reveals a Cedar Rapids girl with top English scores and a brilliant story that appeared in Ladies World in 1904. The publisher confirms a second print, and the reveal could end a promising literary career as a blasting English teacher may react.
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Cedar Rapids
Ames
Cassabianca
Osteopath Convention Set for Ames Next Saturday
The Osteopathic Association convenes in Ames with sessions from 10 a.m. to afternoon and evening. On the program are greetings from Dr. Frances Stewart of Ames and speakers from Des Moines Toledo Grinnell Montezuma Marshalltown and Boone. Leaders include President Dr. D E McAlpin Vice President Dr F P St Clair and Secretary Treasurer Dr Jesse L Catlow.
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Ames
Frances Stewart
Catherine Ridgeway
Des Moines
F. P. St. Clair
Toledo
A. M. Hibberts
Grinnell
Della B. Caldwell
S. 8. Still
Guy Co. Trimble
Montezuma
G. W. Weddell
Exie Burkhart
Marshalltown
D. E. McAlpin
Boone
Jesse L. Catlow
A Duck Sting Causes Suffering
Mrs. Henry Wilson nearly died from blood poisoning after pricking her thumb on a duck bone while preparing a birthday feast for Mr. Wilson. She fought the infection for two weeks and is now more comfortable. The couple have been boarding with Mrs. Paxton.
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Henry Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Gold Fever Drives Westward Migrations in 1859
A 1859 list recalls Story county groups leaving for western gold diggings from March to May. Several families travel with wagons and cattle, followed by more settlers, with a semi centennial reunion planned for survivors. The entry also notes a long string of birth and battle anniversaries tied to notable dates.
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Story County
West
J. P. Robinson
J. M. Ro Inson
J. Heffler
Doc. Tichenor
C. D. Berry
B. P. Hannan
Charles Lovell
A. F. Dinsmore
Bar Scott
I. B. Compton
Wilson Daly
Mallory Daly
J. D. Ferner
W. P. Stan
John H. McLain
R. M. McLain
F. A. McLain
Laura A. Berry
Leroy Childs
Frank Hunt
Geo. E. Brigham
Isaac Walker
Henry Sangler
Henry Tritts
Webb
George Childs
W. E. Aldredge
James Bales
John W. Jones
L. Car and Family
Wm. O. Miller
N. Jennings
R. W. Keigley
G. W. Grow
G. Smiley
P. Brown
Wm. B. Swaney
P. Bechtel
T. Baldus
Lincoln death artifacts and Booth image preserved at Ames
Mrs. M I McCarthy preserves two Lincoln death photographs. One shows the Lincoln home at Springfield with the funeral procession and hearse. The other features assassin J Wilkes Booth. The Intelligencer could not reproduce due to faded images. Also noted is a canceled $100 check from Seckel & Rosenbum dated December 16 1875 with a two cent revenue stamp.
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Seckel & Rosenbum
Birthday of Reverend Mitchell on North Kellogg
Father Mitchell of North Kellogg Avenue celebrated his seventy-ninth birthday Saturday. Born February 20, 1830, he long served as a Baptist minister and remains active at an advanced age taking daily walks when weather permits.
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Father Mitchell
Kellogg Avenue
Mr. Mitchell
Grinnell Routs Ames 27 13 In Saturday Game
Grinnell defeated Ames 27 to 13 in a hard fought Saturday contest. Grinnell showed superior team work and speed while Ames played a solid game but fell short.
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Ames
Grinnell
Beta House Strike Ends and Helpers Return
The Beta House strike is resolved as three meals resume and two popular members join to assist. Residents faced shortages of help but recruitment brought in workers, enabling Betas to respond to inquiries from those in need.
Debating Team Heads to Tabor for Joint Debate
The high school debating team leaves tonight for Tabor to debate with the local girls team tomorrow night. They travel via Council Bluffs, and Tabor sits in the state’s extreme southwest corner.
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Tabor
Council Bluffs
Rev. J. Minchin Triumphs After Idaho Mountains Sojourn
Reverend Mr. J. Minchin returned Saturday from a months outing in Idaho mountains and valleys. He reports enjoying the time and shows marked improvement in health.
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Mr. J. Minchin
Idaho Mountains
J. O. Shaff Maries Miss Gladys Melick in Dodgeville
Announcements report the marriage of J. O. Shaff to Miss Gladys Melick on February 16 in Dodgeville Wisconsin. The couple will reside in Shaffton Iowa after May 1 with both families credited in the notice.
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J. O. Shaff
Gladys Melick
Dodgeville
Wisconsin
Mrs. Shaff
Shaffton
Iowa
Christian Science Service at Odd Fellows Hall
Christian Science service held at Odd Fellows hall at 10 45 with the subject Christ Jesus.
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Christian Science
Odd Fellows Hall
Christ
Des Moines Visit on Weed Bill by Dr. L. H. Pammel
Dr. L. H. Pammel traveled to Des Moines Thursday night to meet the legislative committee regarding the pending Weed Bill.
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L. H. Pammel
Des Moines
Willis Summers Visiting Brother in Ozark House Week
Willis Summers of Chicago visits his brother Jack Summers at Ozark House this week, sharing time and family contact during a short stay.
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Willis Summers
Chicago
Jack Summers
Ozark House
Bowman Delivers Address on The Value of an Education
Prof. M. L. Bowman spoke in Council Bluffs Sunday to the Y M C A group on the value of an education. His talk emphasized education as a foundation for opportunity and civic life, urging youth to pursue learning with diligence.
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M. L. Bowman
Council Bluffs
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Mt. Pleasant
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