Local notices and social updates from the Intelligencer
The Intelligencer reports illness and convalescence of Miss Nancy Taylor, Miss Winona Grove, and Miss Cassie Lincoln. It notes travel to El Paso, Des Moines, Boone, and Washington D C. It covers marriages and engagements, church plans, deaths, and civic events including OES installations, G A R officers, and a dance at the opera house. It also covers university and town affairs, preparations for a dormitory debate, and local business openings in Ames and Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Grove
Cassie Lincoln
Boone
Geo. H. Welch
Sixth and
Story Street
Masonic Lodge
Ames & College Railway
W. M. Greeley
E. W. Stanton
M. K. Smith
Thanks for the sympathy during Edmond Harris’s illness and death
The Harris family expresses grateful thanks for the kindness and tokens of love shown during the sickness and death of their dear son Edmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond
P. E. O. Holds Charity Entertainment At Cairns Home
About fifty members and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cairns for a P. E. O. entertainment. Music by Mrs. Pammel and the Hultz duo drew encores, Mrs. Cairns sang, and the group organized a male branch with all joining and paying fees. The event raised 1660 for the library association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cairns
Order
Pammel
Hultz
The
Library Association
Henry Johnson Charged With Forgery in Cambridge Area
Henry Johnson of near Cambridge was arrested Saturday morning and jailed after being charged with forgery. Prosecution centers on a note from 1895 for 82.50 with endorser L. O. Larson, who says he never signed or saw the note. Johnson pleads innocence and denies knowing the note’s holder. The matter will be heard at the current District Court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johnson
Cambridge
Johnson
J. A. Fitchpatrick
L. O. Larson
Larson
District Court
George Stanley Seeks Pardon After Twenty Years In Prison
George Stanley now serving life for murder at Anamosa petitions for clemency claiming persecution by Patterson drove him to kill. He says he was punished and seeks a few years of freedom in old age. Local settlers recall the trial showing premeditated murder and a January execution attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stanley
Anamosa
Patterson
Stanley
Gregory
Story County Agricultural Association Holds Meeting in Nevada
The Story County Agricultural Association gathered at the clerk's office in Nevada last Monday. J A Mills reported a treasury balance of 134 87 and O G Ashford was elected president with J F Martin secretary and W F Swayze treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Agricultural Association
Nevada
J. A. Mills
Frank Greenawalt
O. G. Ashford
J. F. Martin
W. F. Swayze
W. O. Payne
Ed. Silliman
Anna Beatty
Chas. E. Smith
Geo. M. Barnes
Collins
Phoebe Mead
Franklin
L. Oliver
Grant
George Hemstock
Howard
E. ¥. Bell
Indian Creek
W. J. Venneman
LaFayette
T. Henryson
Lincoln
T. J. Pollock
Milford
L. McKim
Chas Hamilton
New Albany
J. S. Hostetter
Palestine
Oley Langland
Richland
George Danskin
Union
D. W. C. Beck
Warren
E. O. Dillon
Washington
L G. Hardin
Fair Grounds
Canter Bros and Herman's Shoe Purchase Noted
A brief notice records a purchase by Misses and buys shoes for 1.15 dollars at Canter Bros. and Herman's. Walter's "Side Tracked" Go is mentioned with the date Jan 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Canter Bros. & Herman's
Carpet Prices Rise After February Tariff Law
Carpet prices advance from 7c to 10c a yard under the new tariff. Pay more after February 1. January buyers save money with low January prices and a selection of high grade carpets and new spring patterns arriving.
County Supervisors Convene Endorsing Higher Road Taxes
The Iowa state convention of county supervisors met in Des Moines and agreed to hold the next gathering in Ames in 1900, endorse raising road taxes from 1 to 2 mills, and petition the legislature to reduce sheriff meal and lodging pay. Officers elected included H. E. Teachout president and Edwin Rex secretary. The meeting also covered the state association of county auditors and a Republican caucus selecting a warden candidate for the Anamosa penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ames
H. E. Teachout
Polk County
Edwin Rex
Story County
State Association of County Anditors
D. M. Grove
House
Senate
Assembly
Anamosa Penitentiary
C. A. Wood
Nevada
W. A. Hunter
Belle Plaine
O. Madden
Clay
Hunter
Madden
Wood
Young
Conaway
Jones
Ft. Madison Penitentiary
Baptist ladies host experience social at Mrs Crane home
The Baptist ladies invite members to an experience social at Mrs. Crane's home next Friday evening January 14. Attendees will hear how the ladies have earned their money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murphy
Ida Adams
A. A. Seymour
Clinton
Iowa
Mr. Murphy
Bridge Gang
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Mother Figures
Mrs J W Alexander of Waynesboro testifies that Chamberlains Cough is a household necessity for early croup stages. She claims it relieves symptoms quickly and is a trusted preventive, noting that thousands of mothers share her view. 25 and 50 cent bottles are sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Alexander
T Cane
Waynesboro
Chamberlain
Canter Bros and Herman's Advertise Bargains and Remedies
An ad lists items including 600 black walnut and oak fence posts and various goods at Canter Bros. and Herman's. It mentions Miss Alice Hayes of Norfolk burned on the face and neck and promotes Witch Hazel Salve as a scarless relief for injuries and piles. Judisch Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J
Z. K. Graves
Alice Hayes
Norfolk
Judisch Bros
For Sale or Trade Eight Room House on South Side
A compact notice offers a good eight room house for sale or trade on the south side. The ad mentions the property and address initials Ww Crack.
Cough Syrup Praised as Pleasant Remedy for Throat Ailments
An old advertisement extols a cough syrup as the most pleasant and effective remedy for throat and lung complaints. It claims the medicine contains no alcohol and can be safely given to children, marking it as a standout tonic in its era.
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the Intelligencer
Hudson Bros. Publishers
Nancy Taylor
O. Canier
el Paso, Texas
Joe Wideman
Muclakinock
Willie Watts
Canier
Order of Eastern Star
Prof
Mrs
A. A. Bennett
Grafton Livingson
McLain Farm
E. E. Waite
Beardshear
Washington D. C
Indian Commission
Wright
Christian Church
Ontario
W. H. Swan
Charles K. Munns
New York City
Clay Silliman
W. G. Wright
Geo. A. Klove
Frank Morris
O’brien Co
E. J. Loughran
Emory Wilkinson
Diagonal
Mrs. Huffman
Scranton
A. M. Ball
H. J. Hunter
Chardan
O. T. Holt
Elizabeth M. Peterson
Justice Parker
Jeff Stockwell
the Times
Mr. Stockwell
Neb
Arthur Foster
Iowa Telephone Co
Opera House
E. W. Kier
Lou Allen
Kier
Germania
Duntz
Chas. Duntz
South Side
Kansas
Beatrice
Pearl Brown
Iowa City
Will Gossard
McElyea Street Railway
Cedar Falls
Atkinson
Fred Kruse
Wideman
W. E. Mitchem
Ethel Cook
J. H. Cook
Russell
Marshalltown
Lillian Hunter
Curtiss
Agricultural Society
St. Louis
Illinois
Niles
State Agricultural Society
State Veterinary Medical
Ethel
Zoe Williams Seevers
Elm Park
Baptist Church
Blackman
Sac City
East State Street
Republican
A. Banks
S. W
E. B. Cramblil
J. W
A. H. Buck
W. Halet
Q. M
T. J. Miller
O. D
Geo. Pitser
O. G
Cal. Giddings
A. C. Blackman
E. E. Wait
Port Arthur
Texas
J. D. Sims
Montour
Iowa National Guard
A. B. Shaw
D. A. Thornburg
Crooks
Business Men’s Club
Read’s Hall
Board of Trustee
W.H. Wynn Jr
M. Hemstreet
Mr. Hemstreet
Club
F. P. Harris and Family
P. E. O. Reception
Story County Life
Camer Bros. & Hermann’s
Great Clearing Sale
Tilden’s Big Store
Tilden Brothers & CO
Warden
Ist
Adams Bros
W. S. Brapney
Iowa Capital
Apams Bros
Tripen Bros. & Co
Alaska
Canter Bros. & Herman’s
Foley
W. A. Scott
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