New Potatoes Abundant Market Hats Closed Out At Cost
New potatoes are plentiful in the market. Mrs A C Hamitron is closing out her spring and summer hats at cost. Wawmep to deliver 10 000 bushel of corn to Gilbert Station. The College band and military company paraded streets last Saturday. A brother of Mrs Wm Clark from Dane county Wisconsin visited the city this week. A farmer reports chestnut bugs threatening Story County wheat crops. Sun rises 4 33, sets 7 34. day length 14 41. new moon Wednesday the 7th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hamitron
Gilbert Station
Wm Clark
Dane County
Wisconsin
Local Advertisements and Notices From Ames Iowa
A varied column lists market tips and local trades from Ames including butter buyers, sheep losses to dogs, and repairs by S. H. Shelley & Co. Announces rail track changes by C and N W, a July 11 broad gauge plan, and a sales note on threshing machinery. Mentions a holiness picnic near Jefferson, a Boone county slate, a June 16 death in Gilbert, and local political delegates.
No Independence Day Celebration in Ames
Last week the paper announced an Ames celebration for Independence Day but the town will not celebrate. Residents who had resolved to celebrate after deliberation decided against it. The Buckeye flax cutting machine, praised as best for cutting grain and a light draft mower, is for sale by J C Mitchell of Nevada Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxstpenina
S. H. Shelley & Co
Ames
J. C. Mitchell
Nevada
Iowa
H. Setter & Co
Sidney Smith
America
Folge Fonden
Hardanger
Lost pocket book recovered by honest finder
Saturday last Frank Noble of Franklin township lost a pocket book containing about 300 dollars. Allan Esq. found it and left it at this office for the owner. A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and railroad employees for help during sickness. The Ames College baseball game result: Ames 33 College 25. The piece mentions threshing machines and political notes on Kasson and Calls, plus a drunken row ending in fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Noble
Franklin Township
Allan Esq
Mr. Noble
A. B. Tuomas
L. E. Tuomas
College
Ames
James Mantix Wounded by Toy Pistol Incident
James Mantix son of H T Martin formerly of Ontario now of Odebolt was seriously wounded by a companion using a loaded toy pistol. The incident is reported amid broader editorials on charity, swindles, and the value of honest home commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mantix
H. T. Martin
Ontario
Odebolt
Insurance Cars and County Agent Change in Story County
Notice records that J A Smith’s authority for Continental Fire Insurance Co. of New York is cancelled and Geo W Ashton becomes sole agent for Story county with full control of the company’s business. H C Alverson is named Special Agent in Des Moines on June 21 1880. The second item notes Toledo extension rumors about through trains and freight being routed over the old pioneer main line, with skepticism toward officials sharing such info. It also mentions cloth sellers in Story county who misled customers. a Norwegian Ames resident was hired to talk to locals and was unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Smith
Continental Fire Insurance Co
New York
Story County
Geo. W. Ashton
Said County
H. C. Alverson
Toledo
Hughitt
Northwester
Ames
Prof Couch's Weather for July 1580
July 1580 weather will be mild early then fall into rain and wind with high heat and clouds. Storms expected on several short periods from the 1st to 3rd the 5th to 7th the 9th to 10th the 11th to 14th the 19th to 20th the 21st to 22nd and the 27th to 30th with aurora and earthquakes on the 2nd 6th 9th 11th 13th 20th and 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couch
Rainfell
Aurora
Story County Census and Summer Solstice Notes
Story County enumerators finished most rounds with 1870 and 1875 population tallies for townships Collins Franklin Grant Indian Creek La Fayette Lincoln Milford Nevada Nevada City Warren Richland Sherman and others. Also included are details on a Republican County Convention with officers credentials and delegates elected for state and congressional conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Sparrows
Grant
Jacob Mason
G W Hempstack
Lincoln
Hl C Mickham
Howard
Henry Boyes
Richland
C P Page
New Albany
Nelson Perry
Milford
Lars Raymond
LaFayette
Indian Creek
J. L. Stevens
Daniel Lamb
J N Scott
Henry Wilson
O Hill
I Shearer
T C Mewall
H. C Wickham
Geo Danskin
W. D. Lucas
N. A Rainbolt
Mr. Rainbolt
Dan McCarthy
G W Dyer
Jne Watts
S F Balliet
J A King
Solon
F D Thompson
I L Smith Solon Bryan
G McCarthy
W K Wood
T J Ross
D. McCarthy
W. H. Gatlvr
Chainman
Juno.Watts
Bec's
Junior Exhibition at College Showcases Student Talent
Last night’s Junior Exhibition featured excellent papers and fine music and song. Students performed credibly as the summer vacation was announced to last three weeks.
Tragic death of brakeman on Nevada freight train No 18
A young brakeman named Alexander was killed in Nevada when freight train No 18 ran over him as he fell between cars during yard arrival. He was a single man, once a Nevada resident, with Ohio–based parents. The incident description notes the train passed over his body after he fell between the cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Nevada
Ohio
Stevens sells interests in Stevens & McCoy to Miller team
Notice states M. C. Stevens of Kelley has sold his stock of goods in the firm Stevens & McCoy to H. Miller and the firm McCoy & Miller assume the indebtedness of the retiring firm. All debtors to the old firm must settle at once. M. C. Stevens J. H. McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Stevens
Kelley
Stevens & McCoy
H. Miller
McCoy & Miller
McCor
New Damages Rules Put Stock Pro Rata and Attorney Fees
The last legislature changes damages for domestic animals allowing release by pro rata per head and criminal penalties for stock release. New salary schedules take effect July 4, and attorney fees are set by scale up to 1000 dollars. Critics call fees high for plain collection and urge reasonable charges. Ohio Register notes sale of a Buckeye Table Rake Reaper by J. C. Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewe
Sidewalk Construction Ordered on Syracuse Street Ames
An ordinance requires building a sidewalk on the north side of Syracuse Street from the southeast corner of block one Duff's Addition west to Kellog Street. Property owners have 30 days to construct or the town will build it and assess costs as a lien on adjoining lots. The ordinance takes effect locally in Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Street
Ames
Iowa
Jows
Geo. G. Tieves
Jxo
Watts
Recorder
Syracuse Street
Duff's Addition
Kellog Street
Block Two
Ames Interticescen
Geo. G. Titven
Jno
Warre
Town of Ames Awards Funds for Artesian Well
The Incorporated Town of Ames Iowa appropriates one thousand dollars from the general fund to sink an artesian well within town limits. A point for location will be chosen by the Street Committee. The ordinance takes effect after passage and publication in The Ames Intelligencer. Mayor Gro. Trnpex and Recorder Jxo Warrs sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Lowa
Ames Intelligencer
Gro. G. Trnpex
Jxo
Warrs
Recorder
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R. R. Logal
Chicago
Leven Reek
Caseveres
Ssnsenessee
Des Moines Division
UB Amm
Ee A. M
Ft & Acmd'tn
Mail & Express
D. S. Fairchild
Ames Iowa
Bradley’s Block
D. S. Bosworth & Co
James Bradley
West
U. S
G. A. Meredith
Duff and
Boone Streets
South Side
E. D. Andruss, Jr
West House
John L. Stevens
Ee AT Law
Lucas’ Bank
G. A. Underweed
Greeley Mes
N. A. Rainbeck
Greeley
Owen
Byer & Fitchpatrick
State
United Courts
Opera Block
W. H. Fitchpatrick
Ustice OF Peace
Onondara Street
F. D. Trompsor
T.C. McCall
Af Law
McCall & Thompson
Es Land and Collection Agents
A. Fitchpatrick
Story County Abstract Books
Masonic
Puan Ladge
F. & A. Masons
Sauron
Duckworth
W. M
EB. Tarios
MES Lodge
U. W
Ieene
K. Macowsen
M. W
Charlies Cranstan
Onondaga Street
Chas
Crawshaw
L. Crawshaw
Wm. D. Lucas
Bankrer
And
Europe
E.R. Chamberlain
W. M Greeley
N. A. Rainbolt
Greeley & Rainbolt
Toveart
Soip
ASD
A. J. Harvey
Galliery
N. G. Cook
Marshalltown, Iowa
Ae Parker
William Hulett
Old Stand
Indian Town
Home News
A. H. Thayer
Ben Reap
8. H. Shelley & Co
Iowa Holiness Association
Greene County
Jefferson
Boons County
Judge Bradley
Carpenter
Boone
C.& N. W Company
Des Moines
Porter
Thomas Aylsworth
Indiana
Our County
Truesday
Sioux City
A.C. Baker
State Centre
L. L. Clark
Hell
Monngonia
McCoamicx Threshing Machine Co
John A. Kasson
Congress
M. E
Gillette
Weaver
Kasson
Ogden
Palestine
Union
Collins
Franklin
la Fayette
Nevada City
Warren
Eereeee Richland
Sherman
Peeedonsessee
Arctic Circle
North Pole
T. J. Rees
W. H. Gallup
Jnck Watts
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Ole Nelson
Geo. Danskin
H. Wilson
C. H. Balliet
Shearer
M. C. Allen
Bryan
A. Ersland
Washington
W D Lucas
H Wilson Jr
A D Gaston
Ed Rex
G. A. Underwood
C. G. McCarthy
Wm Temple
W H Gallup
A Fitchpatrick
C H Balliet
M C Allen
T J Roos
W W White
J T Barrett
A Ruxton
Smith
An B
The
New York Times
J. C Miteenbell
Norway
Ole K. Hill
A. E. Lucas
England
Atlantic
Liverpool
Total
N. Y
Hull
Stavenger
Walrer A. Woon
Misses Sweeney
Liter & Co
Mas
Rosa Gose
Lorrie Sweeney
Sterling Pumps
G. A
William Elsie, Prop
Nourse’s
Cash Grocery
S. Bosworth & CO
Bettas
L. Nichols
G. H. Maxwell
Nichols & Maxwell
OPERA
Sale Stable
City Dray Line
WS Bradley
Hank
Charles
Maxwene
A. Bever
McCune Bros
City Drug Store
Pharmacists
van Valkenburgh & Co
Valkenburgh
Thomas, Soper & Son's
AITD
United States
E. Barstow
Peoples Bakery
Everybody's
Universal Lunch Room
Hemstreet
Chaney
M. Hemstreet
Thayers
City Bakery and
Onondaga
C. Choice
Associated Press Telegram
Dernort
L. D. Heath
Spring Lake
Lad
A. F. Decamp
Cleveland, Ohio
Felker & Co’s
Ames, Town
Peterman’s Block
J. C Mitchell
Leaan Buanxe
Geo. Shockley
Ue & Trial
Ae Oa Pedeme Pensiehadlinn
J, J, Bousquet & Go
Shloe
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Onondaga and
Douglass Streets
C. Lamb & Sons
Clinton
C. D. Norman
Cal
Lauber
Main Street
K. D. Norman
Ag’t
Water
A. Woon
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