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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1891
Page
4
Train timetable notes for Chicago and North Western AISWAT showing schedules midnight to evening departures and a fare of $1.50 per month. The fragment lists a 4:18 a.m. departure, an 8:15 a.m. arrival, a 4 p.m. and 1:24 a.m. times, with one train carrying passengers and an agent named Jinn W. Rocas.
William Vance and W D McArthur visit old friends in Grant and San Francisco respectively. Leyland Kingsbury dies after illness. funeral this afternoon. Professor Herbert Osborne honored in Entomology circles and active with the department of agriculture. Schools reopen with good attendance. energy and prayers mark Week of Prayer observances. New Year’s Day calls praised despite bad weather. more homes hoped to open next year.
Gen F E Spinner longtime U S treasurer died at his Jacksonville home on December 31 after a long life of over four score. Born in New York he served as treasurer from 1861 to 1875 and pioneered hiring female clerks in the treasury. His signature on bonds proved a notable puzzle amid opposition. He suffered from cancer.
Born to Mr and Mrs Wil Hanegan a son on December 23. Mr and Mrs William Templeton and their son visit their father Wherreys. The Bell family moved from Ohio to James Robb's farm. Calvin Finch hosted an Oyster Supper for his new house. Sherman family celebrated Christmas Turkey with relatives including Morris and Chet Davis and Frank Meredith on vacation. Willie Snake from Des Moines visits Ames. Nellie Wherry teaches school. Jennie Wiltsie teaches in Parvis district at Brick school. Mrs Daniel McFarlan visited and returned to Des Moines.
We extend a cordial welcome to sufferers of chronic diseases and those weak from winter to our spring like climate. Some Story county farms may be bought at reasonable prices as owners retire. Christmas events include a Zeering school Christmas celebration with a church tree and gifts. Local visits include Mr. McConnell's Illinois relatives, A L Patton of Manning with J F Reed, A B Welton in Payette county, and Tama recorder Edwards visiting. Mason ic Sedge elected J F Reed W M John Boston S A J A Bryant J D A B Welton Chas Hurst Treasurer. installation set for Wednesday. Good Templars held an entertainment in St Anthony.
A stock farm near Walnut Grove hosts a mule expected to be registered as a trotter before age three. The event notes Misses Roberts and Mills from class 00 S A C visiting Miss Johnson.
Notice asks all debtors to call and settle. Story county welcomes Sunday School Missionary E A Wood of Nevada appointed by W S Bradley. Mrs Rogers of this place learns of sister in law Klinger’s death near Crocker. funeral planned after trip to Crocker.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Story County Agricultural Society will be held in the Court House on Monday January 12 at 1 PM. G. H. Maxwell is president and C. F. Curtiss is secretary.
On Monday evening December 29 a oyster supper was held at the residence of W A Scott in Milford township for the birthday of Miss Belle Koons. Mrs Scott and friends prepared an elegant supper. About forty five guests stayed until nearly morning due to the lively time and rapid clock.
William Thurston, former Graff Lane tin shop foreman, now in Ames, plans to move his family next Monday. He is praised as an honest, top-tier tin worker and will join J. F. McLain. Sac Coe Democrat notes strong welcome expected from Ames residents.
Glenn Crane returned to Dexter after a brief home visit. Lillian Gossard visited from Slater for Christmas. Mrs J W Lytle’s Danbury brother visited last week. H W Kingsbury stayed at A Wortman’s. Mr Heath held Baptist church meetings this week. Miss Lou Gossard visited Slater. Local shop ad urges buyers to call for cheaper goods.
The Iowa State Horticultural Society will hold its annual session in Des Moines January 20 to 22, 1891 in the Capitol Horticultural rooms. Members will receive program and premium lists, with reduced travel and hotel rates expected. A 400 percent turnout is anticipated and a strong fruit and flower display is promised. The note also covers Cosmopolitan magazine frontispiece and notable January contents including Mrs Cruger and Miss Bisland, with posthumous pieces by F O C Darley and photogravure illustrations by Sothern and Harned.
Geo E Baker, a practical watchmaker and jeweler with ten years experience in railroad centers, offers watch repairs and estimates call for work. All past due notes must be settled. Breetow and Smirn mentioned.
Poultry and pet stock promotion for the largest show in the northwest to be held in Forest City on January 27 to 29, 1891. The society offers $400 in cash and over 250 premiums valued above $400. J M Gilchrist named judge, Henry Wallace to speak on benefits of breeding thoroughbred birds, E E Secor secretary pushing for strong turnout and premium catalogs available on request.
A New Year surprise at Gilbert Station honors a 25th wedding anniversary at the Needham home. Twenty guests including local officials arrive by special train at 7:45 PM, join supper, and present silver gifts before city quiets at 1:30 AM.
H Arenberg of Vail fails. Robins spotted at Linn Grove. Ottumwa’s P C Ballingall travels globe ending in Llanoulu. Webster county farmers chased by census blanks in promissory note form. H E Edmonson reports oil strike at 175 feet on his Bentonsport farm. Peter Pries of Masonville commits suicide after divorce suit, leaves three children. Albia express office robbed. $3499 stolen. no suspects. James Cotter, 65, found dead in Clinton cottage from heart disease. Burlington Mayor Debuts paving brick charm and plans 1000 copies with the motto The way to pave is to pave. William Richardson, 17, dies after skating accident in Clinton. Loretta Kane wins $75.50 from Chicago school board. vows future suits. Miss May Ambrose visited Mrs Wilson at Mrs Beck’s New Year’s party.
Prof and Mrs Bennett visit Mt Pleasant while Jof Smith and Miss Gunn wed January 1 and plan Ithaca New York. Faculty shuffle includes ex-President Chamberlain leaving for Ohio, Osborn hunting for beaver, and Doolittle elected second vice-president at the Iowa Academy of Science meeting.
A series of items reports on offers from BiesLow & SMITH for ladies shoes and Hamilton & Co selling New Orleans sugar at 1.00. An oyster supper and social is announced at Pleasant Grove chapel on Wednesday January 14. The Woman's Suffrage Society meets January 14 at Mrs Stevens to discuss study plans. A headline notes a Dia uvind Bluff Flavor car arrival. I A C trustees meet in Des Moines to fill vacancies. The mayor complains about boys selling popcorn near the station and on trains. Parents urged to warn their children.
We the undersigned committee and members of Ellsworth Post No 30 G A R extend thanks to those who aided at the January 3 1891 installation of officers and to the Woman's Relief Corps. James Bunce married Alice Baker January 5 1891. The Bunces will reside near Bunce’s father. Orange Blossom Honey advertised. New Orleans sugar sale.
The piece argues drought and crop failures push farmers to consider southern localities. It praises the South for mild climate, fertile soil, cheap lumber and lands, and notes many Northern families have already moved along the Illinois Central Railroad line into Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. It invites readers to contact J. F. Mernn, Assistant Passenger Agent at Manchester, Iowa, for information.
Sealed proposals will be received at the County Auditor office until noon January 2 1891 for erection of all pile bridges in Story County Iowa for the ensuing year The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids County Auditor Nevada Iowa December 15 1900
Bids for building a jail in Story county Iowa will be received at the county Auditor's office in Nevada until noon January 18 1891. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may change plans after contract is let. A. P. Kine County Auditor. Dr Miles Pills advertised with claims of curing various ailments and offered free samples at L M Bosworth's.
The Story County Teachers Association gathers in Nevada on Saturday January 10 1891 with a full program. Morning talks cover current events value by A F Bartlett and school improvements by Meyer Branding with discussions. Afternoon sessions address thoroughness in school work and state course of study for ungraded schools plus notes on teachers outside class. A general discussion on legal holidays and grading percent system closes the item. California Orange Blossom Honey is advertised at Grove’s grocery.
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