County Board Defies Judge Orders and Local Revelry Noted
The county Board of Supervisors reportedly defied District Judge McKenzie by failing to pay Tim Brown of Marshalltown $385 from Story county funds for defending Glyndon the Wipka Martin murderer. Ames youths attacked the Queal residence, then celebrated, while reports of three ex-con swindlers returned from Adrian Michigan pop up in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
McKenzie
Tim Brown
Marshalltown
Story County
Glyndon
Wipka Martin
Adrian
Michigan
Ames Ixteticencer
Denison Review
Well Improved 80 Acre Farm West of Ontario for Sale
An 80 acre farm one mile west of Ontario offered on very cheap terms. Contact Callion 8 T. Zenor near the premises or write H. T. Marry Odebolt Iowa for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Callion
T. Zenor
H.T. Marry
Odebolt
Iowa
Fire at Lowry and Ames Dry Goods Store
A Sunday night fire at the Lowry and Ames dry goods store was started by an incendiary. Loss on goods 250 dollars and building 75 dollars. Fire was stopped in the incipient stage. Also notes that Board of Supervisors settled with treasurer King and that his new bond is 75 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booxy
Lowry & Ames
Tuxipay
Board of Supervisors
King
Story County
John Scott
Des Moines
Arthur McKnight
Washington, D. C
Edward F. Noyes
Ohio
Ren. Wade
A. Curtin
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Europe
America
John A. Dix
James G. Blaine
McCune Bros. Offers Cheap Trunks For Sale
Local merchants McCune Bros. advertise affordable trunks for buyers seeking a good value. The notice emphasizes price and practicality for shoppers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCune Bros
English White Hare Killed in Iowa County
Ben Barstow killed a rare eight pound English white hare in the county. It is being stuffed by Ed Barstow for display at Thomas and McLain. Tus Celeste Concert Company played to a small audience with high praise for Celeste and Miss Clark, marred slightly by Jim Crow humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Barstow
Iowa
Ed. Barstow
Thomas & McLain
Tus Celeste
Celeste
Clark
Gillespie Sees Off Story County Sheriff Post
After four years as Story county sheriff J. F. Gillespie handed the office to Sheriff elect A. K. Banks. The outgoing official was praised as a capable, principled businessman whose administration earned an enviable reputation. Best wishes for future prosperity were extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
J. F. Gillespie
A. K. Banks
Gillespie
Independent legislator guest visits Ames region
D J Dean Bremer county member elect to the forthcoming legislature visited the city Tuesday and Wednesday praising his independents status while noting republican tendencies. Frank Dana appointed deputy Sheriff Banks. J Parker from Boone now in Marshalltown secured college bindings and retrieved over 100 volumes for Ames citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Dean
Bremer County
Dean
Tena Pierce
Polk City
Frank Dana
Banks
Frank
L. Oliver
Franklin Township
Dakota
J. ©. Parker
Boone
Marshalltown
Ames
Howard McLain
Burlington
Willis
Buying Tools for Farm Implements This Winter
Farmers should plan winter purchases for the next year and compare mowing machines and plows before the busy season. Order circulars from manufacturers to compare merits and prices, ensuring intelligent buying rather than rushing at the last moment. Prepare in winter to be ready for summer work.
Fatal Runaway Accident in Boone Kills German Farmer
A Boone incident reports Matthias Huffman's runaway team striking Jacob Liebliter as he walked with a wagon load of wood. Liebliter died overnight from a crushed skull after being taken to Haven's marble shop. he was a 65 year old resident farmer from Centerville with a wife and four grown children.
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Boone
Matthias Huffman
Knight & Smith’s
Eight Street
Haven
Jacob Liebliter
Huffman
New Year Festivities Fill Hall With Joyful Crowds
Reports describe a New Year Eve festival for a Methodist church with a feast watchmeeting and sociable. Mrs Harris and sisters provided instrumental music and songs. A social hop at the Hall on New Years night hosted a crowd far exceeding capacity, yet orderly and festive as the year begins.
Olof Bull Concert Company Delights Ames Audience
The Olof Ball Concert Company performed to a full Ames crowd praising Olof Ball as a skilled violinist. Mme Page and Josie Page impressed with voices though English diction varied, while Simonsen on piano received praise in Concertantes. Many numbers drew encores and audience enthusiasm remained high. The Muscatine Journal notes rising court costs and urges tax relief.
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Olof Bull
Olof Ball
Ames
Ole Bull
Mme. Page
Josie Page
Josie
Mme
Elsie Page
Simonsen
Iowa
New York
Muscatine Journal
Heaven bound Katie and a town salute to local heroes
A farewell note from grieving parents speaks of Katie in Heaven and on earth with tender faith. The piece honors Iowa dairy winners Sherman and Stewart for International Dairy Association prizes, praising their craft and urging recognition of contributors beyond battlefield glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie
International Dairy Association of New York
Sherman
Stewart
Iowa
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Col. Scott
Davenport
Farm Work for January How Do You Stand
Guidance on starting the year with organized farm records. Keep daily weather, work, purchases, and sales. assign a helper to record entries. Make a thorough inventory of property and debts, balance assets versus liabilities, and maintain cash and ledger books for accurate accounts.
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Agriculturist
Forfeit Pranks For Evening Winter Socials
A period guide explains playful forfeits for party games. Examples include placing a newspaper so two people cannot touch, returning with six legs by bringing a chair, and acting as the Dumb Servant answering simple questions.
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MM. R. R
Des M
Callanan
Chicago & Northwest'n
Smart
C. B. Atkins
C&n.w. RR
Atlantic Express
Fairchild
Bradley
James Bradley
Est’s Hotel
U.S
C. CA. Meredith
Ysician
Off
Boone Streets
South Side
C. A. Beverly
A.M
Tce
Bingham & Co
Onondaga St
E. D. Andruss
John L. Stevens
Aeoffee
Lucas’ Bank
N. A. Rainbolt
Greeley
Onondaga Street
Geo. W
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Yer & Fitchpatrick
Axaw
United States
Opera Block
Nevada
GA Underwood
A Law
Ames, Story Co
Cyrus E. Turner
W. H. Fitchpatrick
CE OF Peace
D. Thompson
McCall & Thompson, AW
T.C. McCall
Fitchpatrick
A. E. Lucas
Fitchpatrick & Lucas
Story Co
Masonic
A. MH. Deexworts
W. M. C. E. Tarnonr
MES Lodge
J. K. Macompern
M. Sorer
Nichols & Maxwell, Ivery and
Fezd Stable
Best
Des
Peterman
Bingham & Co’s
Charles Cranshaw
Barseid
Chas. Cranshaw
Mes
L. Cranshaw
Lucas
W M. Greeley
Soo” Weet
IOW A
Sell
And
E.R. Chamberlain
William Elsie
Home News
Go Reo McCune Bros
Coax
McCune’s
Cook’s
D. A. Bigelow
Kelley
WanrTen
McCune
Marrieda
Tn Ames
Amos Robinson
James B. Merritt
Anamosa
Carrie Todd
Nebraska
K. W. Brows
Dinpur
Ixredticencer
Hayden
Connecticut
B. Hall
Waucon
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Union School House
Joan H. Keirney
James Covps
J. A. McFarlane
John H. Queal
John
Story County Agricultural Society
Col. Young
Sam
Statler
The
Boone Republican
Canoe
C. C. Smit
Sadie Ames
Greenville
Mrs. Smith
Chicago
James Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Saenkry Gittesre
Minnesota
John Stevenson
Cole
Bailey-Marlett
District Court
Kendall
Ite
Alfred M. Myre
Saterpay
Ed. Elliot
Ersland
Mr. Elliot
Turner McLain
Milford Township
Turner
Cook's
McCrae
T. A. Barrett
Cody Creamer
Geo. P. Eastwood
J. B. Howe
Washington Township
Independence
Laura Baughman
Alice
Katie Kistler
Papa
Mamma
Heaven
Katte
Zennia
VanValkenburgh & Co
Baltimore
J.ludington & CO
Nourse's Cash Grocery
City Drug Store
Pharmacists
van Valkenburgh & Co
Valkenburgh
Thomas, Seper & Son's
William Hulett
Old Stand
Je Etes
Indian Town
Milford
Peoples Bakery
Universal Lunch Room
Hemstreet
Chaney
M. Hemstreer
WM. S. Bradley
Sugars
Rio
Heas & Williams
Liniment
Circuit Court
William Bradley
James Baapiey
Thayers
City Bakery and
Booth’s
Onondaga
L. P. Thompson
Thompson & Bailey
West
C. Choice
Bank
Suira & Rei
J. F. M. Bradly
Prop
Shockley & Clark’s
J. J. Bousquet
Cosinos
Is Ogee
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Douglass Streets
Druggists
C. Lamb & Sons
Clinton
D. Norman
Cal
Lawber
Main Street
C. D. Norman, Ag’t
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