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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1891
Page
3
Train schedule lists arrival and departure times for several routes. Northbound and freight trains appear with late evening and early morning times, including a no Sunday service statement and specific No. 55 timing.
Local residents report visits and illnesses across Ames Boone and surrounding towns. Names include Paxton Clara Keigley Charlie Mathews Mrs Mcive and families en route to Marshalltown and Denver. News covers visits from Capt I L Smith Mrs Frank Wilson Perkins and others and notes a teachers association gathering and a church rector's sermon.
The Dorcas Society will meet next Wednesday February 4 at Mrs J L Stevens residence. They plan a Parlor Drama to celebrate their anniversary with amateur performers. Also noted are local notices for helpers, sales and events around town.
Come in and buy 1¢ worth of goods and get the Orange Judd paper free for one year. A. M. PERKINS. A recent death in the Robb family follows a diphtheria loss of a younger child. The History Club shifts meeting day to Tuesday to accommodate a Union teachers’ meeting. James O Neal’s memory recalls a brave act saving Grace Bartlett from a moving train.
A notice states Martin Applegarth is ready to settle a note drawn in favor of Robertson and Morse that Carlos Howe previously announced, inviting all readers to contact him for settlement at any time.
The quarterly meeting will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Saturday January 31 and Sunday February 1. Rev W W Ramsay Presiding Elder will preach Saturday at 7 pm and lead the conference after the service. Love Feast at 10 am Sunday led by the pastor. Rev W W Danner of Nevada preaches at 11 am followed by the Lord's Supper.
A Indiana man Ike Craig is described as visiting Terre Haute before daylight in a wandering episode. The account questions his early departure from home and hotel fears. He finds depot help, and government boosts his pension during the journey before his return.
Andrew D Wherry died January 19 1891. Born May 1887 in Guernsey County Ohio he moved to Jones County Iowa in 1854 and to Story County in 1879 where he lived the rest of his life. A longtime M E church member he and his wife joined Evergreen Church near Ames. Funeral at Evergreen with Rev J H Snake sermon and interment in Ames cemetery.
Public school reports for Walnut Pales tine Two and Sunnyside No 8 Washington county list days taught enrollment and attendance, names like B H Kelley and Maggie Hamm. A reward claim by Marshall Hartsell of Belle Plaine for O Neill murder suspects is mentioned along with warnings about Robertson Morse note. Grove promotions urge avoiding purchases and dried fruit sales.
Oles presents a Thursday evening program including The Mystery Oles Beong My God to Thee Mazurka de Concert Ames Male Quartette The Mother's Prayer Ole Bull Fifth Air Aame De Beriot Second part features The Dance of the Witches Solo Select Sonata Opus a Piano and Quartet selections Sprig of Shillalah on one string then all imitating flute Picolo and bagpipe Program subject to slight change Also notice for Miss Jennie Parkhill dressmaking at home 1 22 2
The article lists a week of sermons and illustrated talks by Rev. C. Marston at the Baptist church. Schedule includes Thursday There is no difference Friday The Infidel s God Saturday at 2 pm Do you wear your own clothes Saturday evening In Darkest Africa Stanley s trip in the dark continent fully illustrated Sunday am The spiritual significance of a Bad Cold Evening services at 730 Eye Gospel described as a fitting illustration for all denominations. Grove sells Kenney s crackers described as the best.
Directors and stock holders of Ames Street Railway Company met to advance a motor line from Ames to the College. Committees were named to secure right of way to draw up bridge and grading specifications and to investigate the Connelly motor. The Connelly unit claims 12 mph on level with 120 passenger capacity in Chicago cars, using naptha and water to power gas. If no objections arise, grading will start after frost ends.
An 1891 novelty carnation named Elegant Carnation by James Vick of Rochester is praised for long stems large blossoms and unique pink shade. Priced 50 cents each three for 1.25 six for 2.25 a dozen 4.00 with a Vick's Floral Guide offer. Grove advertises Monarch Jams in no 1 glasses.
A brief classified notice announces a small herd of milch cows offered for sale at low price by J J Kelley on January 22. The ad emphasizes affordability and invites inquiries about the cows' health and milk output.
Reverend C. C. Marston presents a finely illustrated entertainment about Stanley's trip through Africa. The London-made views show vicissitudes and adventures of the explorer’s work with 100 views. Admission 25 cents, children 15 cents, program begins at 7 30.
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs H Robinson on January 20 1891. Local reports note church meetings at P church growing in numbers and public confessions nightly. J P Zenor buys two lots from E B Stewart plans a house and a stone building. Miss Sarah Barnes leaves for Highmore SD. Bloomington weather is fine and a church supper entertained all. Mrs L Hill leads school progress while Isaac Craig visits Chicago and Indiana. Mendenhall visit and Mrs Smith noted slow progress. Philomathian Society crowds the room. L Tay of Clay Center KS visits. Olie Briley visits uncle Craig. Skating and Whistling Quartett entertainment. Woolford's Sanitary Lotion offered by L M Bosworth Ames IA.
S H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism and weak digestion. Three bottles of Electric Bitters restored his health. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Newfoundland endured a two year leg sore until Bucklen Amnica and Electric Bitters cured him. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio had five fever sores and was told incurable. one bottle and one Amica salve healed him. Sold by L M Bosworth's Drug Store.
A 19th century note explains the proper stamp position on envelopes the upper right corner to ensure both cancel and postmark impressions. It reviews consequences of left or lower right placement and mentions Boston post office use of canceling machines for letters and a rapid card canceling device that processes two hundred cards at once.
An old prince retired from practice claims a vegetable remedy cures bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat lung affections as well as nervous debility. He offers free recipes in German French or English with full directions by mail to Rochester address upon request with stamp.
The Century Magazine begins publishing extracts from Talleyrand Memoirs suppressed until 1890 by Napoleon III. The piece outlines Talleyrand as a defining diplomat of Napoleonic era and notes the next installment will cover his personal relations with Napoleon Bonaparte.
A collection of short items includes testimonials for Dr. King’s New Discovery from Rev Shrout and Arthur Lovejoy, a note on a fatal shooting of Jack Watson in Des Moines, a railroad excursion to Mexico from Chicago with a 25000 price, and a Manchester Iowa hive supply factory claiming to be the largest in America with $30000 annual output and reference to The Bee Keeper by Mr Kretchmer.
Alphonso Hempffing of Butler Pa credits Restorative Nervine for curing his son of speechlessness from St Vitus dance. Other readers report gaining 20 pounds and relief from convulsions and headaches. Trial bottles and a book of cures offered free at L M Bosworth's. The Emperor of Germany and Princess of Wales are noted as amateur photographs.
A newspaper ad urges readers to subscribe to the American Economist and the Intelligencer to compare protection and free trade policies under the New Tariff Law. It offers a special $2 annual rate and notes a horse liniment product ad from Ames Iowa and a quirky remark about writer Jules Simon.
Article highlights heart disease as the leading sudden death cause and lists common symptoms such as restlessness on the right side, breathlessness, chest pain, irregular pulse, and swelling. It advertises Dr Miles heart cure and restorative nervine offered by L. M' Bosworth with a guarantee and a note that the remedy contains no opiates.
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.
A notice requests all debtors to settle with the firm to balance year accounts and clear past due notes. It also advertises sale of several thousand white oak fence posts at 14.00 per hundred. Administrators in Story county Iowa announce estate of Leland Kingsbury deceased with payment and claim procedures.
Notice is hereby given that on December 31, 189 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed Greeley as executor of the Mary Louise Albert estate. All creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance and all debts should be paid to the executor.
In District Court Story County Iowa an instrument is on file claiming to be the last will of Missouri See deceased. A hearing date is set for Tuesday Feb 24 1891 to determine probate. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be accepted as the decedent's last will. Witness the court seal at Nevada January 49 1801 M Monae.
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