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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
5
Local notes list residents visiting, moving, and travel. Miss Roberts returns to the college. many others—Atty. Lee in Boone, Mrs. Harriman in Newton, Salvini in Marshalltown, and several Ames visitors—are noted along with upcoming meetings and civic events.
A sizable audience gathered as Mayor Wilson led a relief meeting for Armenians facing famine. Rev Williams prayed, Parley Sheldon outlined aims, and Dr. Richmond read eye witness accounts. Contributions topped $40 with estimates that ten cents feeds one Armenian for a week.
Notice of the annual school election to be held at city hall Ames on Monday March 6 1896 for electing two directors. Polls open noon to 7 pm. Board recommends 1896 levies for Teachers fund Contingent fund and School house fund. Also report of Henry Wilson treasurer includes funds and receipts. A son of Jake Shockley aided two strangers from Des Moines who sought liquor. arrested by U.S. Marshal and released on bonds.
In Ames Iowa on February 19 1896 the Brownie circle of Kings Daughters and Sons mourns Evelyn Starr a longtime Young People's Society worker. The group honors her Christian life and authority of God and resolves to drape badges in mourning and record the resolutions in minutes and in local papers.
Advert says special rates to visit Platte Valley lands. Includes contact at M.eo RE anes. Also seeks residence properties in Ames in exchange for house and two to $1600 mortgage. Box 130 describes residential offers in Dodge, Iowa. Owner can access safe by calling this office with proof.
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