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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1893
Page
2
Dan Coughlin, convicted in the Crenin murder, has been granted a new trial after spending three years in prison. The case awaited a ruling from the state supreme court before proceeding.
The Fairfield Tribune notes Par sons college students have finished their scrap with no hard feelings remaining though it does not state whether seniors will still wear cap and gown.
Senator Carlisle tenders resignation with effect February 4 and is expected to assume Cleveland's Secretary of Treasury post, signaling a cabinet level appointment.
The Iowa State Grange petitions Congress to require butterine and oleomargarine to be colored pink The Cedar Rapids Republican suggests brewers be forced to color beer pink The note reflects temperance era pressure on product coloring policies
Mrs Rothrock, president of the Town W E C, has prepared a circular letter urging members to build more cottages at the Soldiers Home and to erect a dormitory for widows of soldiers.
Jacob T Stern who kept a weather record at Logan Iowa for over thirty years and was likely the oldest observer in western Iowa died in November 1892. He was a worthy citizen and highly respected by all who knew him.
The Supreme Court ruled that if a river divides two states the boundary lies midstream in the main channel or the principal navigable channel when two or more exist. This decision shifts territorial limits around Kaskaskia once the Illinois capital, now part of Missouri.
The Bostonian bishop Phillips Brooks died suddenly in Boston last Monday morning from heart failure triggered by a violent coughing spell. His death is mourned by the Episcopal church and admirers worldwide, noting him as a brilliant and polished orator.
The Dubuque Telegraph argues Hayes earned the presidency through legal process with assent from legitimate representatives of the people. It condemns Indiana Senate's refusal to adjourn in his memory as boorish and ungenerous, citing his rightful authority.
The Ogden Reporter argues for both free mail delivery to small towns and a one cent letter rate. It notes Davenport and large cities seek a 1 cent rate, which would require a $20 million annual subsidy by taxpayers to benefit city firms with desk delivery. The piece contrasts farmers who must trek through snow for their mail and pay PO box rent, urging policy favoring rural free delivery over lower postage.
The Good Templars plan to erect a hall. Mr and Mrs Charles Fish hosted friends from Maxwell. Fifteen C E society members were entertained at J B Angelo s home. Beware of contracts with strangers. Snowed in seventeen hours while traveling north on Town Central. Col S W Snider has business in the Capital City Wednesday. Swan Hlook mourns the infant Ida Christine age seven weeks funeral Tuesday. Norwegian Lutheran church dedication at Slater Sunday February 5 with two clergy expected. Rev Belt s 71st birthday celebrated with a dinner and visit. IT O Holderby left for Kansas with two car loads of horses selling 1700 acres to Iowa buyers and more prospects.
The Hearing Enterprise reports a student injury from a sled incident with no serious injuries, a teachers meeting attendance, a January 12 marriage at Colo parsonage, and the death of Mrs. W. Lawrence near Zearing. It also records Nevada Representative typographic mishaps and a county anecdote about "pie" and past editor memories involving Bro. Payne and Bro. Brainard.
Mr. Lew Adams returns from Aves after study at the dairy department of the Agricultural College. Epworth League presents Rev Curtis a gold emblem pin. Maxwell residents discuss fire protection at a Town Hall meeting Friday Jan 20. L T Kimball of Vinton plans to open a clothing store in a nearby Iowa town with initial stock of eight to ten thousand dollars. Pythian Knights of Maxwell helped establish Columbian Lodge No. 361 in Rhodes with many attendees and a banquet at Babb's hotel. The Thompson home in Luther hosts the marriage of Laura Thompson to Prof. E C Reitz of Maxwell with Rev W J Thomas officiating.
The article notes salaries for treasurer and other officers at 3600 and 500 respectively, stressing modest pay and efficiency. It recalls three years since F D Thompson of Nevada and J E Dun can of Ames were confirmed as county postmasters, each with a year left in service. Also mentions carpet delivery for a Methodist church building and a church wedding in the Lutheran lecture room.
Correspondence reports illnesses among Miss Gossard's scholars and Rev James Thomas's children with lung fever. It notes editor prosperity in the INTELLIGENCER and Ames city ties. Mentions Gov Altgeld inauguration anecdote and a ministerial intrigue. Social news covers Mrs Bert Wire, Mrs Foster, Jennie Robinson reception, and a farmer boy arrival. Grandpa Wiltse honored.
Story City Herald reports a split committee debate over college location among Jewell Story City and Roland. Jewell backs cashing tax redemption, Roland cites a town guarantee, Story City counters with largest bonus and hustling citizens. Next meeting set for Jewell on Jan 31.
The Nevada Representative reports residents upgrading to electric lights at 730 19th Street West Des Moines and mentions the Columbian Literary Club meeting at Miss Flora Beatty’s home. It also notes travels to Hot Springs for rheumatic issues, poultry farm shutdowns after a strong season, normal institute preparations, church meeting cancellations due to illness, and New York natives in the county organizing a social group.
Judge Thayer of Iowa attends the National League for good roads meeting in Washington. Discussions indicate support for shifting road building from district to state control. The public is awakening to road needs and will act when convinced it can be done without autocratic direction.
Geo R Wendling foresees a coming shift of moderate fortune families from cities to the countryside. He argues country life offers greater satisfaction independence and relief from the daily grind, with country homes affordable for modest incomes and a refreshed lease on life. The trend has already begun per the Monthly Review of the Iowa Weather androp Service.
The Cedar Rapids Republican signals strong support for Frank D Jackson as the Republican choice for Iowa governor. It notes his high standing, widespread respect, and extensive ties through the Royal Union Life Insurance presidency and the Republican League leadership. It cautions he may hesitate to quit his current post to seek the governorship.
A brief from Cambridge Carlind mentions K P members Rhodes Thursday lodge, Miss Florence Wilcox from Illinois visiting to attend school, a group leasing the Rodearmal building upstairs to fit as an opera hall, and ice men stocking ice for next summer with shipments along the railway, amid a night organizing effort.
B J Shelden of Ames spent a couple of days in Nevada this week to review business matters at the court house. Plans call for stone sidewalk work to begin soon, with a room secured and operations starting within 30 days. Ed McCall prepares to depart for Monrovia California for an extended health-related stay as he has been in poor health. A recent board of supervisors session set the deputy clerk salary.
STORY CITY reports a busy month with a fire and railroad accident followed by a college site debate. F T Henryson sells stake in Boyd Henryson Co while M O Marvick buys half of S H Thompsons lumber. they acquire C Christiansons elevator to run grain business. Brattebo Bros sell livery to T J and M Miller. Cassum Marvick Jessum reopen in new brick building occupying upper floor. A N Torp nears completion of new photograph gallery. Larson Bros advance meat market, boosting town supply. Council passes ordinance establishing a fire limit for four main blocks.
The town enjoys sunlit days as Gilbert youths attend free Ames lectures and Miss Lillian Barker returns from Illinois. Local visits include Will Peiffer, Jim Reynolds, Mrs. Clemens, Barbery, Mrs. Jenks, and Mrs. Waters improving. The Conard farm moves eastward, Will heads to Des Moines for schooling, and Mr. Cox brings a lively guest home. G. T. McFarland praises Chicago Worlds Fair. Ames visitors to Kibbee and Lardy's school share youth activity. Reverend Henderson resumes Cedar county meetings. Literary gatherings remain strong with packed houses and an excellent program each Saturday.
In Grant there are few items but Old Pencil aims to procure a few. Weather has moderated slightly. Protracted meetings at Bethany U B church led by Rev DeWater are discontinued for reasons unclear. Mentions Messrs Ben and Henry Kingsbury.
Reports from Ul. about burying a 14 year old boy. Switzer under the weather but not seriously ill. May Hardy slowly recovering. Kingsbury loses a grey mare. Question raised about drownings in Skunk river. Ice hole explorations near Squaw Creek draw interest. Banks to haul rock for a large spring barn. Watkins finishes a large barn. Spring becomes Grant assessor for 29th term. Art Kingsbury teaches Baker school in Union township. Herbert Hardy teaches near coal banks west of Gilbert. Jo Mather released from quarantine. Gerty Beckwith teaches Jarvel school Grant township. Christman teaches Mills school Grant. Bert Mills shifts to poultry gathering for Nevada company. Spring and Kingsbury plan to work from fence to log yard. Rabbits climb apple trees amid deep snow. Cass county sees a smallpox case in a recent immigrant.
A Des Moines meeting organized a town mutual insurance group for city dwelling property. It operates at cost with assessments secured by insured property, retaining funds locally and promises justice in management. Iowa has 131 county farm mutuals insuring 394 million dollars, with Story County Farmers Mutual at five years, and the Iowa Cyclone Tornado Windstorm association at eight years. Mrs. Dudley, wife of M L Dudley NY Life agent, died at about 34. Eldora Foster Dudley, born 1857 Ontario Iowa, longtime church member, died after four years of illness and was buried in Ontario cemetery.
The Bever will case stirs Cedar Rapids legal and social circles as new implications emerge affecting local families and property plans amid ongoing courtroom action.
A New York clipping reports Benjamin Barstow of Ames died after entering the wrong house in Ramseys New Jersey on November 5. He was shot by farmer May after Barstow tried to force entry believing the house belonged to his brother Edward. The coroner cleared May and Edward plans to press the matter. The piece also notes fashion trends like the return of hoops and a British league opposing corsets.
The Story County Iowa board met January 21 1893 with all members present. Proposals for bridge work were rejected and a contract awarded to Sheely Switzer Des Moines upon written contract and bond. Official bonds approved for Moss McCall Leonard Fish Hendrickson and appointments made for Maude Morse Barbara King. Minutes read and approved before adjournment.
Promote Arkansas as a pleasant climate and fruit haven with a glimpse of Siloam Springs and the Locomotive Herald. Letter requests 50 cents for a six month weekly paper describing advantages and attractions of the area.
If you have butter or eggs to sell, get our prices. G G Tilden Ames Markets. Ads list cattle hogs and creamery butter. Justice L Q C Lamar died at Macon Georgia aged 71 after a long career as lawyer professor legislator congressman Confederate officer and cabinet member. Known for scholarship but not a strong judge on the Supreme Court.
Obituary notes Benj F Butler's life as a devoted husband and father and a host of honesty. It credits his leadership in New Orleans for safety and progress and lauds his courage to pursue freedom for enslaved people despite criticism.
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