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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
5
Mr. and Mrs. H. Banks were greeted Monday by about twenty five relatives who occupied their home to celebrate the couple’s wedding anniversary. A repast was served, a rug presented by A. Wortman, and guests reported a fine time and memorable occasion.
A largely local gathering of about 150 Masons and Eastern Stars and invited guests enjoyed a social reception and banquet on Thursday evening in Story County. The event featured brief musical acts, speeches on fraternity and organization, and a light after dinner program led by toastmaster M. K. Smith.
Maria Rutherford formerly Miss Maria Eccles of Montreal born December 22 1830 died January 27 1896 at Ames Iowa aged 65. She married Edgar Rutherford in 1851 and had nine children five living. A devout religious woman active in the Methodist Episcopal church, she guided her family with faith and charity.
Story county District Lodge officers met in Ames for an executive session with most lodges present. They aim to unify towns, deploy Field Workers, and make Story county the state banner district before the next Grand Lodge Session. A two day district session is set for Gilbert on February 18 and 19 with a public lecture and gold medal contest.
Six year old Davy Allen son of William Allen was playing near the motor depot when a reversing train backed into the depot. The right leg above the ankle was crushed and later amputated below the knee by Drs. Richmond Harriman and Templeton. The injury was not fatal and the boy was taken to Ames for care.
Dr Mathews of Des Moines conducts Lords Supper and Resurrection sermons at the Christian church. A unanimous call to pastor H P Williams is extended, to begin Feb 9. Prof Curtiss discusses drought, soil, and drainage at Ames, stressing moisture retention and tile drainage to aid crops.
The Good Templars will hold a first class supper at Mr. Elliott's hall next Saturday from five to eight o'clock. All are invited. The ladies seek a large fund to support their work.
The city council failed to file the required bond by Monday evening, delaying the extension of time for completing the electric light plant. The council will reconvene next Monday evening to decide on next steps.
An assortment of ads and notices highlights flour from Mank Minn Adams Bros and G Hamilton New York goods wagons from Irwin Randall Co and Studebaker lines, D D Bales druggists tout Chamberlain cough remedy and De Witts Witch Hazel Salve. Plus farm land sale 15 000 acres by Z Shugart Nevada PA and urged kitchen tools Christy spatula sample offer.
Last evening the annual Old Folks Ball drew sixty or more couples to the opera house with Des Moines best orchestra. Spectators watched as dancers recalled their youth while the crowd pondered growing old and the annual event continued its tradition.
Report spreads from a local gathering in Ames claiming a new paper the War Cry with Ferdinand T. McLain as editor in chief. Letters from prospective editors and machinery sales talk follow, but the venture is described as unstarted and likely false.
The North Western Line advertises Home Seekers Excur sion Tickets for January February March and April 1896 with multiple departure points across Kentucky Mississippi Louisiana Kansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and Arizona. Tickets and details available from Chicago and North Western Railway Agents. Dr Sawyer endorses Pastilles noting relief after doctor visits and recommends One Minute Cough Cure for asthma and feverish cold symptoms sold by D D Bales.
A health examination service is advertised with prices from $3.00 to $40.00. Brvenam & Co. promotes free tires as part of the offer, with details appearing in the ad.
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