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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1896

Page

13

Local notes from Ames and surrounding towns

Local items report visits by W H Heileman and Prof Budd to Des Moines and Boone, a sick child with lung fever, several visits to relatives, and community event notes. Diphtheria outbreaks rise in the south county while school terms end midyear. A marriage pair from Ames and Colo is announced, with other civic and church activities and a Warner Comedy Co. performance praised in Ames.

Ames Warner Comedy Co Warner Co Jack O’ Diamonds Jack Diamond Walter Fane

Letters from the Capital by W. S S Moore

Readers are invited to enjoy a new weekly feature from Des Moines. W S Moore, a well informed Iowa correspondent, will craft entertaining letters each week. His inaugural missive appears this week for careful reading.

Local notices and alumni notes from Ames office

Dr Albert Richmond returns from Chicago after studying advances in surgery and notes local students Stu Hutchinson and Gates Brown progressing in medicine. Gates Brown earns a prosector ship honor while Stu Hutchinson advances beyond first year at entry to Medical College. Mr George B Williams, Shakespearean lecturer, visits Ames en route to Webster City with more Iowa engagements.

Albert Richmond Chicago

Obituary: Florence Effie Briley of Ontario Iowa

Florence Effie Briley daughter of I N and L M Briley died at home near Ontario Iowa aged nine years two months and three days after short illness. She loved her Saviour and taught a Sunday school class. Funeral at Ontario church January 19 conducted by Rev Hicks with burial in Ontario cemetery.

Ontario Iowa Florence Effie Briley I. N L. M. Briley Sed Hicks

North Western Line Home Seekers' Excursion Tickets Offered

On January 14 28 February 11 and March 10 1896 the North Western Line will sell Home Seekers Excur sion Tickets to many points across Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and Arizona. For tickets and full information apply to Agents Chicago North Western Railway.

North-Western Line Kentucky Tennessee Missippi Louisana Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Arizona Chicago & North-Western Railway

Funeral for Nelson Williams Held in South Ames

The funeral for Nelson Williams, longtime resident, was held yesterday at his home in South Ames. He was described as industrious and faithful to his Advent beliefs and will be missed by relatives and friends. Hon. J. F. Reed was named chairman of the schools and textbooks committee, a key post for a new member.

Nelson Williams South Ames J. F. Reed

Central Grant Community Notes

Sunday services were canceled due to a funeral with no preaching. B B Aplin of Missouri visits sister Mrs Joe Mather. Wm Shelton and family return from Newton. Miss May Hardy improves slowly. Mr and Mrs Isminger of Polk County visit John Watkins home. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs O D Mathews Thursday afternoon. John Hemstreet and mother attend Sunday school and tea with C R K. Pleasant Ridge school pupils misjudge their teacher but leave convinced she can lead. Invitations issued for a party at Mr Ulm’s home Wednesday evening.

Enterprise B. B. Aplin Missouri Joe Mather Wm. Shelton Newton May Hardy Isminger Polk Co John Watkins Ladies Aid Society O. D. Mathews John Hemstreet Emnse Gg C. R. Kwith

Watson stock sale ad for closing out items

An old ad from Adams Bros offers a liquidation of Watson stock including underwear, shoes, boots, caps, shirts, and notions. It promises prices below watch list and a 90 cent per sack cut, urging buyers to act before February 1.

Watson Blaine-Spence Co Adams Bros

Perry and Cameron Endorse Chamberlain Cough Remedy

Merchants Perry and Cameron of Flushing Michigan praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine they have sold and recommend it to customers. It is available at 25 and 50 cents per bottle through druggists.

Perry & Cameron Flushing Michigan

Bingham & Co Advertises Soggere Gis Free to Examine

A fragment notes Bingham & Co offering soggere Gis with price range from 3.00 to 40.00 dollars and an invitation to examine. The text emphasizes availability and pricing.

Bingham & Co

Customer Letter Praises Pastilles From Dr Sawyer

Mrs Maggie Joh Bronson Branch Co Michigan writes to endorse Dr Sawyer Pastilles. She reports four doctors failed to help but one and a half boxes provided notable improvement. Sold by D. D. Bales.

A. P. Sawyer M. S. Brook Browser Bethel Branch, Co Mich D. D. Bales Dr. Sawyer Maggie Joh Bronson

Marriage Licenses Issued and Local Social Notes

Marriage licenses were issued last week to Geo. Bisbee and Marian Gifford, H. W. Born and Clara Sowers, John Dobbe and Isa belle Hansen, W. M. Deeter and Hattie Menear, and Misses Dora and Ethel Hamilton, who returned Tuesday from a visit to Mrs. Peckham in Marshalltown. Miss Hattie Cableigh hosted a group of young friends Tuesday evening for an enjoyable gathering. Rev. Wm. J. Palm attended a Presbytery meeting in Marshalltown on Tuesday. James M. Speers and Mr. Button visited Marshalltown to see the play Charley's Aunt at the Opera House. The Nevada Journal has appealed a county printing decision to the Story County District Court. Auditor D. M. Grove toured Des Moines this week. Lawrence Winnie of Humboldt visited C. Hamilton's family last Thursday.

Geo. Bisbee Marian Gifford H. W. Born Clara Sowers John Dobbe Isabelle Hansen W. M. Deeter Hattie Menear Dora Ethel Hamilton Presbytery James M. Speers Mr. Button Marshalltown Opera House Charley Nevada Journal Board of Supervisors Story County D. M. Grove Des Moines Lawrence Winnie Humboldt C. Hamilton

Local Notices and Personal Items from Marshalltown

Mr J Hamm visits ill nephew John Mahoney in Marshalltown and reports improvement. Mrs J W Lytle shops in Capitol row. Miss Lottie Wooten returns to Des Moines. The Rowland sisters entertain the Gossard sisters at dinner. George Copestake called to Illinois as wife grows worse. Mrs C A Crane ill with grippe but better. W P George visits from his brother. John Rowland spent Thursday in Des Moines. Mrs E R Remington of Des Moines lectured on Temperance and IO GT work and organized a lodge of nineteen members. She will meet the lodge again next Tuesday. Ladies Aid Society of Congregational church to meet with H Hubbard next Saturday January 25.

J. Hamm John Mahoney Marshalltown J. W. Lytle Capitol Cry Lottie Wooten Des Moines Rowland George Copestake Illinois C. A. Crane W. P. George John Rowland E. R. Remington Baptist Church Fnday I.O.G.T Ladies Aid Society Congregational Church Ae H. Hubbard

Pleasant Grove Notes Highlight Local Doings

Lena Sanders has been sick for several days. Rev. Pine closed his chapel meetings at the Chapel after a period of noted success. Rev. Cox traveled from Gilbert. FE. W. Sanders and wife visited Nevada last week. Pleasant Grove school marks Examination week. Mr. Harry Boyce hosted a friendly evening. Mr. Chet Davis returns from Michigan introducing a new sheep breed. Mr. T. J. Sowers drove to Nevada recently.

Lena Sanders Chas. Hughs Epworth Chapel Chtre Pine Rev. Pine Rev. Cox Gilbert FE. W. Sanders Nevada Pleasant Grove School Harry Boyce Chet Davis Michigan T. J. Sowers

Clergy to Lead Sunday Services at Christian Church

Dr Matthews of Drake University will conduct morning worship and preach on Resurrection at the Christian Church next Sunday. Dr Sawyer commends a medicine to Mrs. W Weathershee of Augusta for sale by D D Bales.

Matthews Drake University Christian Church

One Minute Cough Cure Offered By Local Druggist

An advertisement proclaims a remedy labeled One Minute Cough Cure for asthma and feverish cold conditions. It claims immediate results and is offered for sale by D. D. Bales, a local druggist.

Youro D. D. Bales Drug D. D. Bales D. D Bales

Genuine RollNpD Oak Store Endorsed by Druggist

Fragmentary ad copy touts a store as the genuine RollNpD Oak with claims of superiority and satisfaction. It urges buying the genuine product, hints at a physician endorsement, and cites J. E. Davis and D. D. Druggist with mentions of Minute Cough and other remedies.

United States J. E. Davis

For sale by D. D. Bales Druggist at 8S Hamiltons

An old ad notes items Celery Sweet Potatoes Oranges and Bananas offered by D. D. Bales Druggist at 8S Hamiltons. The copy asserts medical truth about doses curing ills and claims the smallest effective dose will cure.

Hamilton’s D. D. Bales Draggist

Pain Balm Offers Chest Pain Relief For Colds

A dampened flannel bound over the chest and another between the shoulder blades provides prompt relief when chest pain is caused by a cold and may avert pneumonia. Sold by druggists.

Chamberlain

De Witt's Little Early Risers Advertised

An old advertisement touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as cures for headache indigestion and constipation. The copy urges purchases from D D Bales a druggist.

de Witt D. D. Bales Druggaist

Local Trade Ads Feature Flour Deals and Storefront Props

A fragmented ad notices Hawthorne area shops promoting products and services. It lists J E Davis and G Hamilton with buy now prompts and a Thurston Graham pickup option. Promotions include Harp Woop miles by Winters Bros and Hubbard's Super flour with pricing hints and satisfaction guarantees.

Settlement Extension Notice From DAMS BROS

To those who have not responded to our call for settlement we extend time to February 96. After that date all unsettled accounts will be placed for collection by DAMS BROS.

Dams Bros

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Intelligencer Hudson Bros W. H. Heileman Boone Prof Mrs. Budd Geo. Judisch W. W. Talbot Marie Chambers Kirksville, Mo J. A. Fitchpatrick W. H. Fitchpatrick J. B. Weems Greenfield W. A. Ballou The Electric Light Co Good Templars Lodge Kelley Woman’ Relief Corps Nacy Taylor Willie Watts Caniel Bros. & Herman’s Dr. Winsett Warrensburg Ladies Missionary Society of the Congregational Church J. W. Adams Boone Wednnesday Mr. Hucker Drs. Winsett W. E. Winsett James Keltner Rickman Burlington Enterprise Church Rev. Clark Ladies of the Baptist Church Rev. Blackman U. B Effie Briely Dan McCarthy Huron South Dakota Old Central Importing Co’s Howard Adams Miss. Remington McCallsburg J.M. Bartlett Gene Livingston Mr. Bartlett Cambridge Mrs. J. Sexton Ankeney Dunkle Mrs. Dunkel State Lodge Soper’s Clark Christian Endeavor Societies Christian and Congregational Churches Bert Barn Thomas Sowers Milford Township Hannah Smith Dr. W. Smith Kansas City Charles City Loyd H. Jones Westerman and McLain A. P. Griffith Jores Paul Peterson Washington Ellsworth Post John Oakland Chas. Whitaker Whitaker Albert L. Hall Ethel Grier William J. Palm Scott French Fannie Reeve Colo Evangelical Parsonage East Ninth Street Rev A. L Golden D. D North Western R. R. Co Miss. Reeve Cole French Intelligencer Super Washington Twp Carrie Hurst Ella Sayles Floyd Skelton Ray Aikin Earnest Harry George Keltner Gertrude N. Morris Briley Bros Inwin, Randall & Co Irwin, Randall & Co Mr. Lockwood J. R. Glidden Drayman Champion Lodge K F. E. Duncan Committee On Duncan Des Moine Haliday Weld Grove McCutcheon Curtiss Lincoln Elliott Wilson Pamme Fowler Amespence Co Geo. B. Williams Webster City Williams Mankard& Minn S/ G. HAMILTON New Philippines Z. Shugart S. G. Haamilton Schr Irwinn Randall & Co B. A. Lockwoon, F. N. Flower F. A. Rhoads Sutherland A. G. Bartley Magic, Pa Witt Irwin, Randall & Co’s Clem Nichols R. Ross Hank Cobb Capitol City Ontario School Nora Canady J. A. Beedle Renwick W. H. Beedle I. B. Johnson John Barger Geo. K. Scott F. W. Foster Nellie Ross Grandma Baughman John Chas. Antees Elidora A. F. Eastwood Jones School C. E. Goddards Gilbert Station E. E. Little Bert Richmond Ida Adams Slater Jean DeWitt George Ferguson Skunk River Sheffield Literary John Noble Blanche Sowers C. E. Goddard Bess Ballard Bert Born Clara A. Sowers Central Grant Pleasant Ridge Mr. Ulm Pleasant Grove I. J. E. Davis G. Hamilton Winters Bros Thurston & Graham’s Hubbard E. F. Posegate Kelly Intelligencer Office
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