Pleasant social notes from Ames and surrounding towns
Ames and nearby communities echoed with visits and gatherings. Notables include Isaac Putnam with his mother in Prairie City, Louise Hamilton visiting Marshalltown sisters, baptism for Mamie Hall, and a 75-person surprise party for Mr and Mrs Hezekiah Gilbert on their 30th wedding anniversary in 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Putnam
Praiie City
Louise Hamilton
Marshalltown
Margaret Bigelow
Clara Tullettson
Nebraska
Nelson
Odebolt
Herbert Davis
Our City
Ames
Dan McCarthy
Hezekiah Gilbert
Story County
Gilbert
Chicago and North Western Railway Time Table East and West
Time table shows going east and west schedules for Chicago and North Western Railway with express and freight trains. Notable arrivals include No. 56 at 6:00 and No. 62 freight at 3 PM, plus several listed services and formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gott
Chicago
Wiss Couey
Audi Evans
Atlantic Express
Denver Limited
Omahba Express
Pacific Express
Aseeisch Express
Des M. Pane
Des M
M & Dak
Dadusokeke
Sevbeesa
Local notes on visitors and illness across towns
Miss Anna Richmond and Mrs. Richmond are ill this week while many residents travel for visits and business. The column records travels between Ames Boone Cedar Rapids Nevada Os kaloosa Story City and York Nebraska with several social calls and a sleighing party of eighteen from Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Poultry Dog and Pet Stock Show Opens in Des Moines
The notice invites attenders to the Poultry Dog and Pet Stock Show in Des Moines from January 9 to 13, 1893. It promises the largest western show and urges writing to the Association for the premium list and scoring of pure bred stock by a competent judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
West
Association For Premium
Des Moines Poultry and Dog Show Scores by H N Pierce
Indianapolis poultry judge H N Pierce will score entries at the Des Moines show opening January 18 1893. All interested should attend or send birds for scoring. Gloves at Caniel Bros. and Herman's offered at unmatched prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caniel Bros. & Herman’s
H. N. Pierce
Indianapolis
Des Moines
Tudor Optical to Visit Paxton Jeweler for Eye Examinations
The Tudor optical Co will send their refractionist and an associate oculist to J. B. Paxton's store on Monday January 16 for eye examinations using Adamantine lenses. No charge for examination. It addresses small town residents with eye trouble and the challenge of access to proper treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudor Optical Co
Mr. Tudor
J. B. Paxton
Waverly
G. D. Bruce Tudor Esq
J.E. Pomeroy
G. D. Bruce Tudor
Balance the books with a last settlement notice
We aim to balance our books this month and settle accounts owed. The notice targets everyone who owes us an account or past due note who has not made arrangements for settlement. Respectfully, BierLow & Smrru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BierLow & Smrru
Ames City Annexation Vote Sets Wide Boundaries
Last Saturday 141 votes were cast with 129 in favor of widening Ames boundaries, 9 against, and 3 invalid. The council ordered a transcript of proceedings filed with the county recorder and secretary of State, and a proclamation declared the new territory annexed. The Iowa Draft and Coach Horse association meets January 10–11, 1893 at Savery House Des Moines with talks on mare care and costs. The Iowa State Horticultural Society meets January 17–20, 1898 at Des Moines Capitol with papers on horticulture and rail discounts via certificate plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa Draft and Coach Horse Association
Savery House
Des Moines
Wilson
Messrs
Daniel McCarthy
Parley Sheldon
Niles
Iowa State Horticultural Society
Capitol
Iowa
Beardshear
Barrows
Stanton
Osborn
Budd
Pammel
Hansen
Miss Nichols
Sirrine
Carver
U P S C E Church Promotes January Concert
The U P S C E of the Christian church will present a concert at their church on Monday evening January 9 1893 at 8 oclock under Carl Daviss direction with talent from Des Moines and the I A C Admission 25c children 15c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P. S.C. E. of the Christian Church
Carl Davis
Des Moines
The
Christian Church
Union of Harry Wilson and Lela Finch in Amesia Iowa
In Amesia December 28 1892 at 10 30 a m Rev Byron Clark officiated uniting Mr Harry Wilson and Miss Lela Finch both of Story County Iowa This New Years greeting wishes the couple a long and happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Parsonage
Amesia
Harry Wilson
Lela Finch
Story Co
Iowa
Byron Clark
Revival Meetings At Methodist Church Invite All
Revival meetings continue from Sunday night at the Methodist church with an open invitation from Pastor H. J. Everry for all lovers of Christ to attend and participate in the programs. All are welcome to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Blessed Christ
H. J. Everry
Written examination for Sunday School workers in Ames
On Monday evening January 9 at 7 at the U B church in Ames a written examination on 1892 lessons will be held. The notice invites Sunday School workers superintendents teachers officers and pupils to attend. J A Kerr. Mr and Mrs Frank Fowler report a one week old daughter. Born January 2 a son to Mr and Mrs C H Lies. Mr and Mrs Thomas Harrison welcome a son born Wednesday morning.
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Msoc Ly
McAffre Zends
Marshalltown
Effie
Jim Lyons
M Burg
Mamie Hall
Fred Bradley
Des Moines
Ames
Dave Fairchild
Mr. Ely
Iowa City
W.F. Chevalier
Cedar Rapids
Red Oak
Mitchell
K. W. Brown
Baptist Church
Prof. Barrows
Cleveland
Ohio
U. B
J. A. Kerr
Frank Fowler
C. H. Lies
Thomas Harrison
Marriages and notices in a midwestern town
Christmas Day wedding of Percy Thomas to Miss Mary Schultz officiated by Geo W Thomas. Also on Thursday another wedding for the son of Geo W Thomas with Florence Walker, with Wm Thomas officiating. Concert at Christian church January 9. Subscription offer for Review of Reviews. Local bank ad on half dollar value. Death of eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Christianson. Joint installation of Post and W R C officers Saturday at 8 PM. Detroit Journal note on Rev Robert Burgess obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Thomas
William Thomas
Mary Schultz
Geo. W. Thomas
Florence Walker
Wm. Thomas
Peter Christianson
la Fayette Township
Detroit Journal
City
C. K. Skinner
Alexandrine Ave
Robert Burgess
Ames Town Extends City Limits to Amestown
In a December 31 1892 special election in Ames Iowa the majority voted to extend the city limits. Parley Sheldon as mayor proclaims the described territory shall form part of the incorporated town of Amestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Amestown
Parley Sheldon
Dr Starkey Named Iowa Committee Chairman by USDA
Dr. Starkey the Ames veterinarian receives a rare honor as chairman of Iowa's USDA committee on statistics for animal industries. He is joined by Dr. Green Grinnell and Dr. Brown Chariton. The appointment brings prestige and financial benefits and follows a Boone News item welcomed in Ames where Starkey has many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Kegley
Kegley
Cedar Rapids
Second Presbyterian Choir
Marshalltown
Iowa
Chas. Aldrich
Boone
Webster City
Starkey
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Animal Industries
Green
Grinnell
Brown
Chariton
Dr. Starkey
Boone News
Ames
Grant Starkey
Book giveaway and agricultural notices from 1893 Ames
An 1893 Ames period notice lists a $25 purchase incentive offering a choice of books including John son’s Encyclopedia and National Encyclopedia. It also notes the I A C S stock shipment of 18 steers to Chicago for an experiment with a 1910 lb heaviest steer and 23 lb daily gain, plus upcoming stockholders meeting for Story County Agricultural Society and various local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s Encyclopedia
National Encyclopedia
Jesus
Chicago
C. M. Soper
Curtiss
Local firm urges cash settlement by year end sale terms
We shall expect and insist that each and every account be settled by cash or note Dec 31 1892 in accordance with terms of sale. J H Queal & Co. Just arrived, another car of White Rose and Wauseca flour. Try it. Adams Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Bros
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James Green
Fnends
Edsy Torn
Sachs
Viein
Chas. Henderson
Bosworth
West Liberty
Charles Tilden
Mann
Stone
Arnold
W. W. Spring
Grant Township
Bradley
Paxton
Bradiey
Batavia
Turner Junction
All i Jadies Seminary
Geo. W. O’brien
Williams & Jones
Epworth League
the Intelligencer
RTE
S.k.wilson
Chicago & North Western
Railway
Geo. W. Cogers
Anna Richmond
W. H. Canier
Marcellus Smith
Wesley McElyea
Missouri
Edna White
Stella McLain
Dr. Richmond
Wm. Clark
R. W. Smith
Pleasantville
Lillie Kegley
G. W. Simmers
Oskaloosa
8. L. Wood
Minneapolis
G. D. Dunning
Belle Plaine
McGuire
C. W. Allen
Story City
Gertrude Rutherford
M Ol
Eddie
Alice Barrows
Indianola
George Richmond
York
Georges
J. L. Stevens
City Bank
Boonie News
Odontunder
Hale Douglass
Grinnell Iowa
Iowa College
National Building and Savings Association of
Boone Iowa
L. Moore
W. H. Crooks
Story County Bank
Columbus
Post
W. R. GC. Sons of Veterans
Leach
Story County Agricultural Society
Court House
F.T. McLamx
Curtis A. Woop
Shields & Cook
Reaper
Illinois
Leichter
W. G. Wright
M. L. Dovetass
Loud
Gero. D. Loup
Caniel Bros
Herman's
J.A. Baker
W.S. A
M. E. Gilbert
Stevens
Richmond
Geo. D. Loud’s
Bigelow & Smith
Daniel Bros. & Herman
C. E. Hunt
J. H. Queal & Co
Tudor’s
G. G. Tilden
G. G. Tilden Estate
Russell & Erwin
Bingham & Co
Haas Bros
Grand Clearing Sale —of
Etaas Bros.’ Cash Store
O. F. Martin
Rdware
Capt. Brown
Adams Bro
Poland
China
Rex Corwin
Corwin
Tf C. Barbour
Jimmy Smith
Hebra
L. M. Bosworth’s
Hoot & Read
Itec
Woolford
L. M. Bosworth Druggist
Skandinaven
United States
Skandinaven and _ Intelligencer
Parleyisheldor
S Story : & Son Co
Rac — Smith & Lows
State of
District Court
Said
Charles Whittaker
Said County
Sicha Court
Infetuiegencer
Des Moines Weekly Register
Des Moines Weekly Leader
New York Weekly Tribune
REED
AIID
Sale Stable
J. H. Allen
Barnos Sts
F.C. McCain
Union National Bank
Ames, Towa
W.M. Greetey
E. R. Chamberlain
Atlas National
Third National Bank
New Valley National Bank
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Towa
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