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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1891
Page
3
OCR fragment lists scattered times and notes for a schedule with partial entries and unclear terms. It hints at a timetable showing morning and afternoon periods but many words are garbled, leaving only hints of hours such as 3:15 a.m. and 1:0 a.m.
Sunday visits and social events fill Ames and nearby communities with relatives, guests, and gatherings. The item lists numerous residents and visitors from Des Moines, Marshalltown, Gilbert, Slater, Sioux Rapids, and beyond, plus engagements, travel plans, and a marriage to be celebrated.
Town items report the Dorcas Society meeting on Wednesday March 4 with Mrs L H Bing Court sessions at the county seat this week with Judge Stevens on the bench Prof Hanson to speak at Congregational Church March 5 The death of Mr Geo Goldsmith’s granddaughter due to diphtheria is noted along with Dr Carl Engel planning to move to Boone Various local business updates and memorial calls are included including Ellsworth Post activities and a funeral for Bernice J Sims infant daughter of Mablin Sims in Ames Cemetery
A meeting of subscribers to the capital stock of the Ames Street Motor line is set for 7 30 p m March 8 in the Ames club room. The aim is full attendance to organize quickly for early completion of the line.
Rev. J. B. Mills D D president of Western Colleges Toledo Iowa will preach at United Brethren church Ames next Sunday at 11 am. The church has been redecorated and is among Ames finest auditoriums. The revival spirit is evident as debt is paid and repairs completed. Public invited to attend and hear the doctor.
Miss Clara Grace Rice daughter of E C Rice of Ames died at 4 15 pm Thursday after a long rheumatic affliction. Born July 3 1965 in Houston Washington Do il. She joined Sandoval Congregational Church around 1881 82 and later Ames Congregational Church by letter. She was a dependable kind sister and active in church sabbath school and Endeavor Society. Funeral was held Saturday at 10 o clock in the church conducted by Rev F J Douglass.
The society mourns the death of Clara Grace Rice and honors her fidelity and care for the group. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family, with wishes for consolation from God. A copy of the resolutions is filed and sent to the parents and printed in the Ames Intelligent.
Do you want a caucus to nominate candidates for City offices This is your last chance A notice alerts subscribers to a meeting of the Ames Street Ry Co on Tuesday evening next The town alarmed by a fire at Dr Richmonds chimney drew nearly all residents to observe and no damage occurred
Prof. Jones assisted by Miss Ailen of Boone will give a parlor concert at the residence of L H Bingham on Friday evening. An invitation is extended to all music lovers to attend. Miss Pike recommends Mr. Jones to her former class, Mr and Mrs L H Bryenam.
School record for District No 8 Franklin Township ending February 20 1891 shows 20 days taught 20 enrolled and average daily attendance 16 9. Perfect attendance and punctuality include Mildred Ralph Graham Ollie Mattie Henry Zenia Stillman and Hugh Allen. Absent but one day were Dora Lizzie Albert Lawson Genevieve Grace Giddings.
The Iowa Agricultural College starts a new year with a large freshmen class and full enrollments across all grades. Professors return from breaks and resume duties as President Beadshear moves into the Gables to supervise activities. Col. Lincoln reports major renovations to the main building and overall favorable outlook for a successful year.
The article notes a city election on Monday next March 2 for mayor and two council seats. It names councilmen M. K. Smith and Geo H. Maxwell as term renewals and endorses their re election while offering no strong candidate for mayor. It presumes Mayor Sheldon would accept re election if offered.
The town well handled two days of steady pumping and provides a reliable water supply. Citizens expect the council to install an efficient pump and praise town improvements planned to enhance Ames as a place to live. The note urges keeping good intentions without spoiling them.
Niobrara Neb August ninth reports the death of S 8 Paxton born 1818 in Maury County Tennessee. A longtime West resident and former county judge he is described as amiable and temperate. Survived by three children and two brothers, with his family noting his religious affiliations and local community service.
The ex soldier of Co H 55th Illinois who fled for a melon was halted by General Sherman. The general inspected the fruit, halved the melon with the mess knife, and ordered the man back to his unit to stay within the lines. The episode, recounted by his brother, shows Sherman’s humane discipline.
Mr and Mrs R M Hunter visited son Rollin at Wall Lake Iowa last week. Mrs P Marshall went to Des Moines to visit daughter Mrs G A Stitzell. Prof Barrows was a caller in our city Monday. Mrs H Gilbert of Ames was a caller last Saturday. The dramatic club gave a grand entertainment last Saturday with a large audience. The Gilbert School Literary Society will entertain next Saturday evening the 28 at Gilbert Bros Hall Admission 10 cents for adults 5 cents for children to defray expenses.
The annual Meeting of Story County Sunday School Association at Ames began Feb 19 in the M E Church with Dr Beverly presiding. The session featured papers on reaching foreign populations, a Normal Lesson by Mrs Bailey, and an eloquent address by Mrs Bailey on mastering the situation. Officers were elected, resolutions urged stronger religious effort, and discussions covered primary work and Bible public schools. The gathering praised hospitality, heard from Rev Coyle, and closed with Dr Beardshear addressing duties of the hour and a renewed call to gather Golden Sheaves.
Taken up by J. P. Hesson of Warren Township Story County Iowa on the 10th day of January 1891 one stray cow described as follows dark inter or some on belly white forehead left horn ker 0 tone 34 inches long point oe a broken off full tail ak thin in flesh gives a little tk Krxe Auditor Story Raver Iowa Nevada Feb 10th 1891 f 19 3.
A rural advertisement touts cheap currants blackberries and raisins with per sack pricing and notes fine table butter at 16 cents per pound. The dealer invites customers to call trade, offers bran by the sack and fresh vegetables and fruits, and mentions free student supplies and enlarged pictures with orders over fifteen dollars.
A letter from J. M. Whitney discusses leaving Iowa for California. It warns readers to visit first, notes health concerns and typhoid, and contrasts opportunities with risk. Mentions Sacramento Red Bluff Oakland San Francisco and the lure of prosperous yet unsettled western life.
Bingham & Co sells Eclipse Wind Mills while Perkins & Son handles Shuttler and Weber wagons. Story Co Bank offers ocean tickets and tax payments. Hamilton & Co promote canned fruits vegetables and promotional items. Bingham's advertises charcoal loads and their farm goods. George McGines urged for horse goods with vast inventory.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Castoria with familiar child health claims, local grocers and seed corn for sale, Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion, mortgage loan offers, embroideries, chalices, and spring clothing at W S Bradley and Bree Low Smith. Names include L M Bosworth and A McFarlan with seed corn price notes.
On the college grounds there are one hundred or more wild olive trees to be planted in Ames. Trees will be delivered with large roots to Ames and planted locally. Also notices for election and public notices appear from Ames Iowa dated 1891 with various civic items and ads.
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