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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1891
Page
3
Local Social Notes Highlight Ames Visitors and Illness
Mrs. Carter Rice remains ill while many residents visit friends in Illinois and Des Moines. Notables include Hon. C. G. McCarthy and Mrs. Curtiss of Nevada. Mentions of dances, society meetings, and a small fire at the old Regulator building conclude the social roundup.
Local items and notices from Ames area
A mix of town notices and events including dressmaking by Miss Jennie Parkhill at her home, a noon arrival of the east bound train, stock moving to Sioux City, and a Baptist sermon on Voices from the Cross. Nevada plans electric lights, Madrid builders erect a saw mill, and changes in local management at Central Iowa Importing Co. The rail line to the college becomes a motor line. A council water supply trial is advised, a two headed calf exhibits interest, and suffrage meetings discuss Woman in Reform. A. D. Wherry dies after long cancer, Lyceum debates continue, and social events planned with transportation details. Christian Endeavor Day set for Feb 2 with events Feb 1.
Union National Bank Elects Directors at January Meeting
At the annual Union National Bank meeting on January 13, 1891, directors elected include W. M. Greeley Geo. G. Tilden E. W. Stanton John L. Stevens D. McCarthy D. G. Ives and E. B. Chamberlain. Officers named are W. M. Gheeley president Geo G. Tilden vice president and E. R. Chamberlain cashier. A tale recalls a peaceful cat interlude as two spaniel dogs fought at Nelson Taylor’s near Bloomington before the Maltese cat intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union National Bank
W. M. Greeley
Geo. G. Tilden
E. W. Stanton
John L. Stevens
D. McCarthy
D.G. Ives
E. B. Chamberlain
W. M. Gheeley
Geo. G.tilden
E. R. Chamberlain
Nelson Taylor
Bloomington
The New Railroad to the College Promised Funds
Judge Stevens and Prof. Budd led a fundraising drive among Ames millionaires and college supporters. About eleven thousand dollars was pledged to secure funding and a favorable contract with the trustees. If weather stays favorable the electric road could be built soon. electric lights in town are hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Stevens
Prof. Budd
Ames
Board of Control meeting organizes Iowa experiment station
The first monthly meeting of the new Board of Control of the Iowa experiment station was held in Ames on Friday the 16th. President Beardshear chaired with Professors Stalker Stan ton Hainer Budd Osborn Pammell and Patrick present to plan integrating the station as a college department rather than an independent entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control of the
Iowa Experiment Station
Ames
Beardshear
Stalker
Stanton
Hainer
Budd
Osborn
Pammell
Patrick
College
Ritherto
Rev C C Marston to Lead Gospel Services in Ida Grove
Ida Grove Iowa hosts a series of illustrated Gospel services by Rev C C Marston beginning Tuesday evening the 27th inst Announcement for Monday night will be made from the pulpit on Sunday The Baptists invite cooperation of all Christians compatibly with church duties to attend and consider his message
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Marston
Ida Grove
Iowa
Marston
Story County Agricultural Society Officers 1891
The 1891 Story County Agricultural Society officers are President F T McLain Secretary Jay A King Treasurer Otis Briggs Jr Executives committee C B Alderman S Young O G Ashford E R Chitty W K Boardman. Vice Presidents include H R Boyd Lafayette H M Davis Franklin C Barbour Grant R Kimble Milford J W Kassim Palestine J B Green Union G H Maxwell Washington. Reports show the society in good condition and 1890 was prosperous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Agricultural Society
F. T. McLain
Jay A. King
Otis Briggs, Jr
C. B. Alderman
S. Young
O.G. Ashford
E. R. Chitty
W.K. Boardman
H. R. Boyd
Lafayette
H.M. Davis
Franklin
C. Barbour
Grant
R. Kimble
Milford
The People's Opera Co. gives entertainment in Cook's Hall
The People's Opera Company presented an evening program in Cook's Hall last night featuring musical performances and stage numbers attentive to local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
People’s Opera Co
Cook’s Hall
Oyster Supper At Residence Of Mr R Sheehey
Notice announces an oyster supper at the home of Mr R Sheehey on Friday evening January 23. All are invited. Grove's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Ferguson
R. Sheehey
Milch cows for sale and local notes from January 1891
A notice offers choice milch cows for sale by J J Keeley. Local items include a new baby for Mr and Mrs W A Price born last Friday January 16. James Reynolds takes a position with A S Buckwell agency. Grove Fisk and Geo Wigen seek land in the north. Newbauers visit from Sioux City. Grove advertises Monarch jams no 1 glasses. Devo School district No 7 reports 397 in attendance for the month ending January 9 with 221 average, 75 tardies, 3 visitors, 18 days taught, 28 enrolled. J J Covell, teacher. Don’t fail to see Grove before buying dried fruit or canned goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Price
James Reynolds
Marshalltown
A. S. Buc
W.H. Grove
J. M. Fisk
Geo. O. Wigen
Devo School
Washington Tp
Grove
Franklin Township Trustees Seek Full Election Inquiry
Franklin township trustees call for a full, fair investigation of the recent election by Grand Jury or proper tribunal despite a squib in the Watchman. Also mentions community notices about Oranges, speech events, and Woman Suffrage delegates to a national convention with several named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township
Violinist at Nevada Opera Hall Promotes Jan 29 Concert
Hane Albert Concert Company announces a violinist performance at Nevada Opera Hall on January 29 with popular ticket prices and reserved seats for advance buyers. A harness marker presnal was seen in a morning car crash and later reported as missing with inconclusive details. The coroner's jury convenes as investigators note the pocket book and silver bag found empty, amid initial robbery and murder theories. Local residents recall Mr Gill who worked at Goble's and voiced concern over the early shooting report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Opera Hall
Seon Daot
Su Wae
Gill
Goble’s
Tragic Death of Conductor O Neil on Main Line
The report says James O Neil a conductor on the main line was killed while a detective Pearsoll and burglars fled after a store burglary in Marshalltown. They were waiting to enter an empty car at Long Point when a shot hit O Neil in the head. O Neil died at Belle Plaine and an inquest will be held. Two tramps are in custody but unnamed. O Neil lived on a Boone county farm and had many local friends. In Story County the swine breeders association held its first regular meeting at the courthouse naming officers for the year and planning premises and pens for the exhibit. Adjourned to meet on the second Saturday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Neil
Marshalltown
Pearsoll
O’neil
O'Neil
Belle Plaine
Boone County
Ontario
Boone
Story County Swine Breeders Association
Court House
Alonzo Baker
Joseph Steward
E. R. Chitty
W. K. Wood
M. W. Gossard
J. T. Graves
J. A. McFarlin
A. J. Graves
W. O. Bates
Mr. M. Davis
John Scott
J. M. Wells
Agricultural Society
Nevada
Werrells Grove Notes Improvements and Births
Editors of One INTELLIGENCER publish local notes from Werrells Grove. Well drillers report on Richard Jones and Mrs. Calvary Ross farms with no water found. Hurst and Henry Keltner install new wind mills. T J Kegsey buys Polish china sows for hog improvement. Tom Jones buys high scoring pen of golden wyandottes. Mr and Mrs Summer Hall welcome a new son last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Intelligencer
Richard Jones
Calvary Ross
Hurst
Henry Keltner
T. J. Kegsey
Poland
China
Tom Jones
Summer Hall
Revival closes with strong praise for Rev. C C Marston
Maple Valley Era notes Rev. C C Marston held revival services that proved uplifting and thoughtful. His preaching impressed audiences with a pungent gospel and illustrative features during a two week stay. The Baptist People of Ames announce a short series of illustrated golf services led by Marston at the Baptist Church starting Tuesday evening near March 27 1891 inviting the public to attend and reflect on Is it well with thy soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marston
Our City
Maple Valley
Ida Grove
Iowa
Ames
C. C. Marston
Homeopathic Claims and Modern Dancing in Demorest's Magazine
Cambridge Iowa January 15 1891 letter touts a miracle healing by Dr Beverly and warns skeptics. It then extols Demorest's Family Magazine February issue featuring modern dances Romeo and Juliet art objects Koch portraits and guides for entertaining and dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodworth
New York
Demorest
Juliet
Romeo
Robert Koch
W. Jennings Demorest
East Mth Street
Notice Warning Against Purchase of Faulty Note
Warning to all persons against buying or trading for a note drawn in favor of Robertson and Morse for about 40 dollars dated January 10 1889 and signed by Martin Applegrath as principal and Carlos Howe as security. The security was obtained by stipulations never performed and the signer declares no liability. 1 22 2wk CaRkLos Hows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson & Morse
Martin Applegrath
Carlos Howe
Local News Snippets From Tama Area
George Kinner of Tama visits sister Mrs B F Brown. Rev Force of Des Moines aids Rev Anthony in protracted effort. Dr Bunce of Nevada to speak Thursday evening. Reeves party draws a large crowd and good time. E M Harrington of Story City weekends with Henry Yeager. Wagner hosts sons Joe Kansas Jake Western Iowa John Belle Plaine. Morrell dies north of town Wednesday. Burial Friday afternoon. Rev Bell at St Anthony aiding Rev Smith in revival. Wm Dayton returns Saturday from Chicago stock trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Rice
Geo. Cody
Ilinois
Carey Keigley
Ames
Geo. Shockley
Nellie Balliot
Watson
Des Moines
Bere
Lucas
Carrell
C. G. McCarthy
Our City
B. F. Arnold
Wm. West
F. Curtiss
Capt.Greely
Marshalltown
Spencer
Madrid
Willard McCarthy
Alma Hayes
Dubuque
Gome
Quade
David Maxwell
Mabel
Ada Howland
Ps Curtiss
Milford Tp
Budd
State Horticultural Society
Indianola
Nevada
J. H. Band
Curtiss
Iowa
Anes
G. A. Ture
Osceola
History Club
Henry Raynor
Della Jones
McDaniels
Ohio
Geo. W. O’brien
Indiana
Lora Hamilton
Mar
Faulk County
Dakota
Wm. Clark
Wisconsin
M. K. Smith
Fic
George Kinner
Tama
B. F. Brown
Rev. Force
Anthony
Dr. Bunce
Reeves
E. M. Harrington
Story City
Henry Yeager
Car of St. Lawrence Fleur Named Superior Seed
A reader reports obtaining a new car of St. Lawrence Fleur which is far superior to the previous, calling it the best nest they've ever had and recommending a sack of Fancy Patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Tilden
Big rabbit hunt in Upper Skunk Valley praised
Local letter recounts a Saturday rabbit and bird hunt near Bates farm and Ballard place ending at Bear Creek bridge with over 80 rabbits and 4 birds. Elmer Groves wins the belt, Jake Grove second, Jim Montgomery playful with Zulu, praises Mr Bates hospitality and notes fierce river chase and good ice supplies from Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Skunk Valley
Thomas Jefferson
Bear Creek
Elmer Groves
Elmer
Winchester
Jake Grove
Jim Montgomery
Jim
Mr. Bates
R. W. Ballard
Russ
Neck of the Woods
John Noble
Milford
Han
A Fatal Mistake on Nervous Heart Trouble Cures
Dr Franklin Miles argues nervous heart issues stem from the heart not the stomach and promotes the Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine. L M Bosworth's Ames Iowa shop offers Miles book free and guarantees the Heart Cure. Also advertised are Wool’s Sanitary Lotion and Ishpavin Liniment for horses with claimed cures and large blemish savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Miles
Indiana
Ai L. M. Bosworth’s
Miles
L. M. Bosworth
Ames
Iowa
L. M Bosworth’s
Iowa Inventors See Week of New Patents
Reported for this paper by A. Snow & Co patent lawyers in Washington D C. Names include Brandt Muscatine enamel photographs and other prints B G Button Waterloo envelope A Cherem Sergeant s Bluff bridle attachment J J Cook Columbus Junction end gate fastening G E Dixon Beacon wire reel L B Lancaster Massillon planter H B Morrison Britt rock reamer J H Whitaker Davenport horse train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
A. Snow & Co
U.S
L. B. Lancaster
Massillon
Planter
H. B. Morrison
Britt
J. H. Whitaker
Davenport
Protection or Free Trade Promoted by Tariff Debate
Letters and ads discuss protection and free trade, urging readers to subscribe to the American Economist and Tax Intelligence for coverage of tariff effects. A testimonial touts King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption, claiming cure after a failed medical prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Economist
American Protective Tariff
New York
Economist
Econosaur
Tax Intelligencer
Merit Wills. Dr King's New Discovery and Similar Remedies
Dr. King s New Discovery for Consumption and other remedies are praised for universal satisfaction. The pharmacy guarantees results or a full refund if customers are not satisfied, asserting lifelong trust with Mer it Wills and L G M Bosworth, a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Remnants to Close Out at Once in Store Center Sale
We have placed on a table in the Center of our store Remnants of every description which will be closed out at once. Come early and make your selections. BiesLow & SMITH.
Special and Last Notices from Broad Range Vendors
Debtors urged to settle balances and past due notes. Advertisements for granulated rice and sugar, coffee, fence posts, honey, produce, and Chase and Sanborn coffee. Public notice of Nevada Iowa Assessors meeting January 26 1891 at 1 PM in the auditor's office with full attendance requested.
Kingsbury Estate Administrator Named in Story County
Notice to all interested that on January 12 1891 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed Addison Kingsbury administrator of the estate of Leland Kingsbury deceased. Debts must be paid to the administrator and claims presented to the court for allowance. Ames Iowa January 12 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
District Court
Story County
Iowa
Leland Kingsbury
Ames
Addison Kingsbury
Executor's Notice in Story County Estate
On December 31 1800 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed W M Gremlefy as Executor of the Mary Louise Albert estate. All debtors must pay the undersigned and creditors present claims to the court for allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Story County
Iowa
Mary Louise Albert
W. M. Gremlefy
Probate of Will Notice in Story County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of a deceased person is on file in the Clerk’s office of the District Court Story County Iowa. All persons who have any interest may show cause why the instrument should not be accepted as the decedent’s last will. Witness the seal of the District Court at Nevada Iowa this ninth day of January A D 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Saig
Nevada
Said
Orsf
Clerk District Court
Akins
Michael Collins
Paintiff
Patrick McAlpin
Deten’t
State of Town
Story County
A. D
Patrick MecAlpin
Patrick MccCalpine
State of
Iowa
J. A. Frreu Patrick
Notice of Probate Hearing for Akins’ Will
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Akins late of the county deceased is presented. The District Court fixed Tuesday February 24, 1891, as the hearing and probate date at Nevada. Interested parties must appear to contest or support the instrument. Co. M. Morse.
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