Ames National Chronicle notices and local updates
Local briefs from Ames and Story County report new clothing stock at Tilden’s, church events, schooling notes, deaths, a prominent editor-in-chief change, and community notices. Reports include weathered obits, Dorcas Society meeting, and World’s Exposition highlights with Dakota products and rail display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Story County
New Orleans
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
St. Charles Street
Northwest
Atlantic Express and Des Moines Freight Schedules
Train timetable fragment shows Going East No 4 Atlantic Express with departures around 5:05 PM and 8:47 AM, Going West No 8 Express times, Going South No 52 Chicago to Des Moines with 11:40 AM and 5:05 PM stops, and No 51 St Louis to Chicago with 11:30 AM timetable. Agent C. Jones listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Express
Picigist Cig Ieu
Oaks
Me Express
Fee Sega
Chtearo
Des Moines
M. C. Jones
I A C Prospects Rise. Seed Sales and Local Music
R O WicKHAM of Warper Co. seeds sold home grown stock through Bingham and Maxwell stores. Ames Quartette performed at Garden Prairie with Miss Nona McFadden and Ladies aiding. George G. Tilden bought three hogs weighing 500 lbs each, fed 65 days to 1085 lbs total gain 585 lbs at 44 cents per lb for a $26.37 profit. Poez it pay to raise pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Wickham
T. W. Warper & Co
New Providence
Bingham & Co
Maxwell & Son
Ames Quartette
Garden Prairie
Meredith
Hutchinson
Haverly
Arnold
Nona McFadden
Haverley
Geo. G. Tilden
Grateful Thanks From the White Gilbert Family
A letter of thanks expresses gratitude to friends who provided aid and comfort during a time of affliction. The notice also notes the 1885 term of the I. A. C. opened with 175 applications, expects large student attendance, praises the new President, and reports all rooms in the building occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Correas
Broadway
New York City
W.A. White
H. Gilbert
Geddes speaks on Travels in India before cold crowded hall
General Geddes delivered a detailed one hour and thirty minute address on his India travels, describing geography people castes religion temples and travel incidents. Commander Miller presided and a young ladies choir opened with Miss McFadden on the organ as Ames post members and families socialized afterward with songs toasts and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera Hall
Gen. Geddes
India
T. J. Miller
Ellsworth Post
New York
Liverpool
Geddes
Ames
Electric Bitters Promises Relief for Ailments
The advertisement urges readers with low spirits and bilious disorders to obtain Electric Bitters from Henry Westerman. It claims rapid improvement, renewed life and strength, and cessation of pain, selling at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Westerman
Entertainment Event at Baptist Church March 5
Kelley notes a Thursday evening entertainment at the Baptist Church on March 5 with all invited. A young miner Sams from Zenorville coal mines suffered a fractured thigh last Tuesday when a coal chunk fell in the pit. Congregational Church services are set for Sunday at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with Rev Moulton. Gilbert service at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Sams
Zenorville
Congregational Church
Mr. Moulton
Gilbert
Record of bitter winter with thirty one days at ten below
The year 1885 has seen thirty one days with average temperatures ten degrees below zero, a severity not matched since 1856 57 and reflecting an unusually harsh winter across the period.
Nevada Republicans Nominate Straight Ticket for City Posts
Republicans in Nevada nominate a straight ticket for city offices. A people’s caucus is set to meet tonight to organize and steer the party efforts ahead of Monday’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
People’s
Humboldt minister Moulton to move to Ames for family college access
Rev. E. C. Moulton leaves Humboldt this spring to reside in Ames where he will provide his family access to the college there. Friends regret his departure as he has made many connections in Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Moulton
Humboldt
Ames
Discontent Over President Hunt at Agricultural College
Bro. Payne of the Nevada Representative objects to Prof. Hunt's election as President of the Agricultural College. The press expresses sorrow for the Ripper and notes President Hunt will likely survive the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Payne
Nevada
Prof. Hunt
Agricultural College
Ripper
Hunt
Lawyer M. J. Smith to Open City Practice
M. J. Smith, Esq a former Michigan Bar member and UM law graduate, will open a law office in the city. He carries strong endorsements from leading Michigan lawyers and promises fair dealing to win local citizens’ confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Smith
Michigan Bar
Law Dept
University of Michigan
Smith
Dr. King’s New Discovery Promises Cure for Persistent Cough
Mr Wm Thomas of Newton Indiana reports his wife suffered a cough for twenty five years and worsened this spring. After using Dr King’s New Discovery she improved with the first bottle and was completely cured by the second. Free trial bottles at Henry Westerman’s Drug Store. Large size one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Thomas
Newton
Dr. King
Henry Westerman
Notable Authors Step From Behind the Curtain of Print
The March North American Review features Murat Halstead on The Revival of Sectionalism, Archdeacon Farrar on Future Retribution, N K Davis on The Moral Aspects of Vivisection, Max Miller on Buddhist Charity, and George John Romanes on Mind in Men Animals. Additional pieces by Gilman, Judge Jameson, and John W. Johnston discuss Titles, Seestion in Politics, and Railway Land-grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murat Halstead
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
North American Review
Archdeacon Farrar
N. K. Davis
Max Miller
George John Romanes
Gilman
John A. Jameson
John W. Johnston
Palace Drug Store Compounds Prescriptions
A competent and registered pharmacist carefully compounds prescriptions at the Palace Drug Store run by Pickett & Co. The description emphasizes professional preparation and specialized service in pharmaceutical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Drug Store
Pickett & Co
Ground Hog Hoax Rumor and Local News From Gilberts
Weather stays pleasant as residents debate the ground hog tale. A miner at Zenorville coal mines suffered a severe leg injury from a two ton coal chunk. Dr Beverly attended him. the outlook is hopeful. Jacob Noble moved family to Belle Plaine Iowa for a short stay. Local grain and livestock shipping remains strong with about 2000 bushels of oats and additional corn reported sold this week. Mr Needham remains under the weather and their son was recalled home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Grist
Sams
Zenorville
Beverly
W. B. Needham
Jacob Noble
Belle Plaine
Iowa
Representative McDowell Seeks Penn Jail Over Dice and Games
Tennessee lawmaker Representative McDowell proposes a bill to imprison anyone who engages in numerous games from dice to billiards and even child games. The text lampoons the broad scope and notes backlash against moralistic legislation while praising progressive euchre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Tennessee
Nashville
Pedro
Boston
Des Moines Grocers Compile List of Debtors and Deadbeats
Des Moines merchants approved a plan to catalog past debtors and habitual credit shoppers with no intention to pay. The aim is to publish standings as a future reference for merchants and customers. The Toledo Chronicle poet quips about rink culture and temperance, asking if a friendly nod justifies a drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Grocers
Toledo
Parker's Tonic Promises To ward off Spring Ills
Spring and fall bring fevers and sickness to many. Parker's Tonic is touted to invigorate digestion and cleanse liver kidneys and blood, preventing serious attacks. Suitable for all ages and both sexes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Auction Notice for Peter A Johnsonson Residence Sale
Peter A. Johnson will sell at auction at his residence one mile west of Gilbert station at 10 a.m. Wednesday March 4 1885. Goods include cows steers colts heifers work horses and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. Johnsoon
Gilbert Station
X&c
Cough and Lung Syrup Ad Counters Imitations
Untrustworthy dealers tout remedies claimed equal to Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. The ad warns buyers to insist on the original. notes price of 5 cents and 1.00. Sold by Pickett & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bosanko
Pickett & Co
Bosanko
Election Notice for Ames ISD Directors March 9 1885
Electors of the Independent School District of Ames Iowa are notified of an election on March 9 1885 to elect two School Directors for three years and one Director for one year to fill a vacancy. C M Soper secretary. Next week's paper will announce the election venue. Ames February 26 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
C. M. Soper
Sec. P.S
State of
Story County
Circuit Court
Said County
George Scott
Sorv County
Nevada
L. Smith
Local Advertisements Include Supplies and Offers
Creamery boarders sought. Pickett & Co. launches spring stock of wall paper. Palace Drug Store advertises tablets copies scratch books and school books. Bingham & Co. receives Glidden steel barb wire. Warbutt Richmond and Lucas run deals on horses cows and real estate. Subscriptions and magazines offered. loans on farm mortgages at six percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham & Co
Plano Binder Sells Again for School Supplies
Bingham & Co. offer the popular Plano Binder and a full stock of school books copy books tablets slates ink and supplies at Palace Drug Store urging students and parents to shop for the new year saving money time and horses with the convenient deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham & Co
Palace Drug Store
Pickett & Co
Fragmentary OCR note with obscure phrases
A damaged OCR fragment mentions War and items like 11322 Beg and Frooties. The readable content is unclear with scattered proper names and terms, providing no coherent event or identifiable actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ‘Rere
Beggar Cherry Cough Syrup Promoted in Early Ad Notice
An old advertisement touts Begg Cherry Cough Syrup as rapidly popular for urstan coughs and chest soreness. Claimed mild and safe for infants, it offers sample bottles via H. Wistreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ei H. Wistrerman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chicago
Ak Caedes
R. H. Couns
Supt. Ror
Prof. Stalker
A. C
Rico Monod
Richmond
Mr. Kenry
Ben Nyuarr
James Bates
SuHreLps & Cook
Andrew Westman
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co
The
Dorcas Society
Dr. Richmond
Bro. Hornstein
Boone Democrat
Gro. G. Tilden’s
Annie Nichols
the Aurora
Dora Colllins
Columbia, Indiana
R. H. Collins
J. P. Merepitu
Dr. Meredith
de Mont Bisbee
Grant Township
To-Morrow
Suirups & Cook
Fred Ihou Tchinson
Glidden
Hutchinson Bros
W. D. Lucas, Esq
Mabel
WM. Clark
Wisconsin
Henry Boyd
Hamilton and Jacobson
Story City
Russ Ballard
Howard
Pleasant Grove Chappel
Enterprise Home
Enterprise School House
Carr. Wilson
Clinton
Lottie May White
William A. White
Hezekiah
Margarett Gilbert
Hezekiah Gilbert
Margarett
Lottie
Our High School
Wm. A. White
Dakota
W.H. Wynn
Mattie Winters
Olive Butler
Territory of
Minnesota
Illinois
Union
Elk Point
Baldwin
Ben Davis
Sioux Falls
W. E. Powell
Milwaukee
Wis
U.S. A
H. L. Carrell
Abstract and Loan Agency
Cyrus
C. A. Hand
Blair T L Coto J
French
Lot
Colo
Augusta Kaiser
D. F. Lohman
Susan Allen Et al
Martin T
L E Goodrich
L R Jones
A Markham
C. A. Best
G. Black
David F Lohman
Lars K. Tyesdal
John V. Kaisem
J F Martin
Geo Halley
Ole R. Andersen
Lars Hegland
Springfield
Mass
H. W. Payne
Main St
J. Petterhoff
Marion Smith’s
M. E. Wilcox
Clinton Co
J. H. Pickett & Co
Dr. Bosanko
Josh Groves
Peter Kelly
J. G
Chicago & Northwestern
R’y
Martell & Johnson, Rushuty
Minn
Brown
Klinkhammer & Co
Jordan
L. E. Hackley & Son
Winona
Noice
Ind
School House Fund
Ain’t Pd
Blair T. L. & L Co
Ain’t
Reed
Ann T
D. A. Bigelow
T Coy O Mtoe
Price Baking Powder CO
Dr. Price
Crocers
Chicaco
ST. Louis
Business Breviti Ies
Shields & Cook
Warbutt & Richmond
W. D. Lucas
Picker & Co
Century
Harpers
Ballou’s Magazine
L. M. Bosworth
Corner Drug Store
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Bismarck Ranges
J. S. Case Plows
Evans Corn Planters
Evans & Case Harrows
Eagle Corn Shellers
Sint GL
Bradley & Paxton
H. L. Canrell
GeSee
la Crosse Business College
Wonderul
Git
Sisson’s
Mmost Zooeu
Siew
Cuns
Cuanpier
School of Mines
Colhumbia College
H.T. Anthony & Co
Isee New Cor
J.C. Vauchan
LaSalle St
Cheney Anvil & Vice CO
Detroit
Mich
Go Pric
Arendmother
Grocers
Prerareo Fr
Iti
Albert G. Jones
le Hy
Alowance
R. L. Jones
Loughran Machine Go
Aving
Department of the
Burbridge
Indiana
Ohio
Carrion Crow Bayou
Rice
Opelousas
Tenney
Alexander Botkin
Mortana
Samuel
Pitman
Sumner
Madison
Taylor
Green
83D Ohio
67Th Indiana
96Th Ohio
Vance
Sabine Cross Roads
96Th
17Th Ohio Battery
16Th Indiana
88D
Greeley
Nim
Rice’s
Leo Roache
Roache
Reg
J.J. Guppey
Ees
Llory
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!