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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1878
Page
3
Our paper will appear on Thursdays from now on instead of Fridays to use Friday morning overland mails. Outside pages will summarize news up to Tuesday and Wednesday events will be chronicled on the inside pages.
Local notices indicate the regular winter term of the public schools begins Monday. Invitations go out for the marriage of I. B. Frazee and Miss Maggie Paxton this evening. A pigeon shoot at Ames drew many shooters with Rafe Gossard winning with nine of ten birds.
J H Alexander aged 56 died December 23 from inflammatory rheumatism. He had lived in the county for about a year after moving from Illinois.
Story City agrees to put regular trains on the Narrow Gauge line next week though exact times and daily frequency remain unadvised. A Boone County treasurer is reported to be a defaulter for several thousand dollars and has turned over property to his surety amid extenuating circumstances such as “rings” and other items.
A party of Des Moines businessmen and D M and M railroad officials toured Story City on New Year’s Day. They were hosted with a banquet and extended greetings from local guests and officials.
Ames residents Geo McFadden and his bride returned Monday night after two months of sightseeing and visiting friends and relatives in Illinois. They will start housekeeping at once and take a residence on the North side.
The event in Marshall town is described as the most successful stock convention in the state. George Sprage of Polk County was elected president with a vice president for each department. Dan McCarthy becomes vice president overseeing the Horse department.
Major J M Reynolds, long time city resident, has disposed of his business and will soon move to California with his Family. The community regrets parting with him and wishes the family health and success in their new home.
N C Wieting formerly of Toledo Tama County has purchased a war interest in the Representative office. Wieting and Gallup are noted as reputable newspaper men with solid finances foreseen prosperity and popularity for the paper. A Virginia Red game fowl from Illinois was imported but local Iowa pullets defeated the rooster leading a neighbor to end its suffering.
AxaoTios filed by Stevens and Underwood for clients against Prof A E Foot to cancel two mortgages claimed to be wholly usurious. The petition asserts Foote holds claims over 2500 dollars and alleges interest as high as 40 to 50 percent. The suit is expected to attract considerable interest.
A young man traveled toward Chicago to meet a friend and inadvertently lingered after reaching Ames. He rode toward Cedar Rapids, met his companion there, then was left behind at State Centre, while his friends enjoyed the joke.
Local boys caught jeeping on moving trains during yard switching. Mayor Underwood ordered action after complaints, several offenders were arrested and fined to curb the reckless practice and prevent accidents.
The Tate Boonsboro News announces a move to Boone and a shift to Democratic editorial stance. It cites county party balance and neighbors switching to Boone as reasons for the change.
Edmund A Nord, age 18, pled guilty to the Ontario rape last summer near On tario and was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary at the last Boone County District Court term. His counsel Mr Crooks argued for leniency citing youth and influence by an older associate. The court reduced the sentence by about half, reflecting compassion for a young offender. In Crawford county Morgan township a tragic fire killed three children aged 1, 2, and 4. Carl Maas and wife locked the children indoors to keep them safe while husking corn, but a foggy morning allowed a neighbor to spot the blaze. The children perished.
Council met with most members present except Giddings. An ordinance taxing each billiard table at 15 dollars per year was drawn and passed. Bills allowed include Tilden & McLain for blank books and Watts for publishing ordinance and blanks for the Street Commissioner. Ordinance 38 to extend the Kellogg Street sidewalk to Syracuse Street was to be enforced.
A Congregational Church was organized December 16 at Sheldabi with 18 members and several expected to join soon. Rev. J. W. Pickett of Des Moines preached to a full house with friends from Kel ley, Garden Prairie and Polk City. the day was of deep interest and a prosperous future is expected.
Robert C Wynn son of Prof W H Wynn of the Agricultural College married Emma F Mitchell of Newton on the 26th alt officiated by the groom's father. A New Year Eve reception at Prof Wynn's home followed with a large gathering and a sumptuous banquet. Wynn is conductor on the Indianola Branch of the Rock Island R R and they departed New Year's morning for Indianola to begin their home.
The Temperance Lyceum discusses two questions at last meeting and schedules a session for January 15 at the Congregational Church. Debates will pit Compton Perkins McMichael McCarthy and Croft against Bardwell Brady Underwood Black Reynolds and Mrs Croix on state and national liquor laws.
Miss Ella Hoggatt and Val Hoggatt were home for Christmas. Will West visited from Ankeney to enjoy holiday time and shows promise as a teacher. Dr. Schooler of Sheldahl called briefly Monday. The Giddings Brothers and families spend holidays in Illinois with relatives. W. W. Smart of Waterloo reporters staff stopped by yesterday. J. M. Keller, former D M & M conductor, left for Ren Sagineaw to take a rail position. Efla Underwood returned from Illinois Friday night. Misses Perkins returned to Grinnell for school.
A Sumaphore will be installed in Ames to warn Western bound trains at the D M & M crossing. Operated from the station by a ratchet wheel and wire link, it will use day signals and night lights to halt approaching trains at a proper distance. The aim is safety and efficiency for patrons of the pioneer Northwest road.
Ames enjoyed a pleasant Christmas week but merchants faced dull trade. Churches held Christmas Eve programs with trees, music, and recitations. Congregational services featured Santa Claus. New Years Day brought cooler weather and hearty greetings.
The writer notes windless, mild conditions unusual for the season. An old man recalls a harsher winter but admits such tales are outdated. Reports from Connecticut mention dry streets and a dry spell, while local weather desires rain and continued warmth.
A period piece admonishes husbands for neglecting their wives and emphasizes affection as essential to a woman's happiness. It argues cruelty wounds deeper than acts toward men and calls on men to be loving, gentle, and forgiving in daily life and in the eyes of God. A Contrary Woman.
Business thrives despite poor roads as farmers sell grain for future delivery. A large schoolhouse Christmas celebration drew wide attendance with gifts for all and Santa delivering joy. Mrs J N Scott returned from Roe Ford Illinois after paying last respects to a mother. Mr A C McCracken and Miss Rosa Rigby wed at the event with Rev Hand officiating.
Our farmers near corn harvest with cheerful faces around town. C. M. ia returns home hoping to settle here if arrangements at home suit. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Benedict visit relatives. Lyman Crane family welcomed a ten pound boy. The literary society debated capital punishment with a split vote. Next topic: talent versus wealth with noted local speakers. Roads poor but business lively, and townsfolk share in daily life.
The notice describes a recent oil shortage after a Stevens order went unfilled, causing farmers to run low on oil. It notes a planned literary entertainment on Wednesday night, January ninth, and mentions Squire Shockley visiting Ames along with a quip about local lawyers sending a hunter for leeches.
The Central District Medical Association of Iowa met in Carroll on December 17 1877 with President A L Wright presiding. The session featured papers on puerperal convulsions headache diphtheria and binder usage. several papers were read and filed. Grand Junction named for next meeting. wives invited. a supper followed and an evening of toasts ended with satisfaction.
The Ames Iowa town council enacts minor revisions to ordinances. Section 1 repeals Ordinance No. 52. Section 2 amends Section 2 of Ordinance No. 13 by replacing a word with fifteen. Section 3 states the ordinance takes effect after publication in the Ames Weekly Examiner. Mayor G. Asperwoor and Recorder Jxo. Warts sign.
In our changing climate children and relatives are taken by neglected coughs and throat diseases. German Syrup prevents serious sickness with three or four doses. Cures consumption hemorrhages pneumonia severe coughs croup and throat diseases. Sample bottles 10c regular 75c. Sold by J J Bosquet.
Dr. Marshalls Lung Syrup is advertised as the most reliable remedy for coughs colds and pulmonary complaints. Price 25 cents a bottle sold by J J Bosquet.
Dr Marshall's Lang Syrup praised as a superior remedy for coughs colds and chest diseases by Dr F Watrmax of Springfield Michigan in a contemporary testimonial.
A fragment from Ames Iowa references a site called Tuner Eopy Intellicencer Building and mentions 31 tf, indicating a possible development or real estate notice in the local paper.
Describes a well located house available for rent to a desirable tenant. Inquiries directed to Wu. Ciarx.
Mrs W F Barber offers fashionable dress and cloak making with plating by the yard at 2 doors west of the M E Church on Unondage street.
The Home Guide compiles nearly a thousand practical recipes hints and household tips from 500 ladies for the Chicago Tribune Home department. Published in book form for 1878 subscribers to Tax Ames Investment, it offers practical experiences of home keepers over 160 pages and bound quality. Extra copies available to subscribers at 50 cents each.
Special notice from Bingham and Barroll Ames Iowa declares a switch to cash sales only for hardware and goods. They invite customers to compare prices with credit houses before buying and date the notice November 30 1877.
An advertisement touts Dr Jaque’s German Worm Cakes as a safe remedy to destroy worms. It promotes Dr Winchell’s teething syrup for diarrhoea dyssentery and children’s complaints and Uncle Sam’s condition powder for disease prevention. It urges stock raisers to keep it on hand and directs buyers to order from Emmert Proprietary Co Chicago for genuine Uncle Sam’s.
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