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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
16
Local residents report illnesses and recoveries, travels to Des Moines and California, and visits with friends and relatives. Community events include Gloriana at the Opera House, a cigar factory rumor, a Dorcas society hall event, and planned military instruction by Gen. Lincoln. A new skating park emerges on the old ball grounds, and various town figures plan moves and hotel openings.
The text records a lodge honoring the deceased brother Arcadia Lodge No. 249 A. F. and A. M. with draping for thirty days and publishing the resolutions. It notes the Congregational church annual meeting at Gilbert on January 7 with debt cancellations around 1000 dollars and a festive supper. A local business owner announces disposition of Ames Laundry stake and settlement of accounts.
Mr. Miner Roberts aged about 59, hanged himself in a barn near J C Rinard last Friday at 4 15 pm. He was born in 1812 in Ono and had suffered illness and poverty. Mrs Rinard found the body, which was later moved into the house before the marshal arrived. The funeral Sunday was conducted by the Masons with Rev. Hester officiating.
An appeal from TriLDEN Bros. & Co. asking patrons to help solve a financial puzzle about Bills Receivable and Bills Payable due February 1st. They request answers by February 1st and describe notes as perfectly good.
A notice states that remaining balances and old notes must be settled. It calls for payment on overdue accounts and past due notes, indicating collection action.
J H Queal Co states a policy to avoid adding further deposits where accounts have recently been paid in full. The note emphasizes a preference not to accept more deposits under those conditions.
Notice states the firm Hamilton & Co. is dissolved by mutual consent. All notes and accounts are to be received or settled by C. Hamilton or G. Hamilton. If unpaid by January 20, 1895 they will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection.
J A McKee declares his bid for Story County Sheriff subject to Republican convention decisions. He outlines intent to serve as law enforcement leader if nominated and elected.
An assortment of discounted goods from multiple dealers including child shoes by Co and German socks Feit Overshoes and Artics wood coal feed at Lockwoods Elevator and a display of handkerchiefs mufflers glassware china and lamps. Unified invitation to inspect a wide range of items and bottom prices across several businesses.
Four clear Chicago lots well located. Also a young Jack for further particulars address Box 301 Ames Iowa. We want to settle all old accounts by cash or notes by January 1. BinGHAM Co. Our $2.80 Highland Block Coal leads all other coal. $3.00 delivered in ten or less. B A Loekwoop Elevator.
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