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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1891
Page
3
Social notes from Ames and surrounding towns
Judge Stevens' father visits him. Ames residents and visitors share meetings, travels, and greetings across July events. People from Carroll Des Moines Nevada Cambridge and other places appear in social roundups with family visits and trips to Nevada Muscatine Wall Lake and Dorchester Nebraska. Many names and short notices of arrival, visits, and travel populate the page.
Ames News Notelets Show Local Fare, Visitors, and Opinions
A long Ames column records visits by Hattie and Agnes Bousquet of Pella and others from Belle Plaine Osceola Rochester and Fremont. It notes picnics at Hammin's Mill, travel to Minneapolis for Christian Endeavor, and remarks on local leaders and college events. Suggestions favoring women on school boards and closer town college ties appear amid social notes and letters from Utah readers.
Rain ruins Ames and College Picnic at College Grounds
Rain on Monday night and Tuesday morning spoiled the Ames and College picnic on the college grounds. The event will be revived soon. Married at the bride’s residence in Centralia Wisconsin on July 7 1891 Mrs Mary Peterson to I H DeLong Story County Iowa Rev Charm officiating. Congratulations from friends of J P of Franklin township on the marriage above noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Centralia
Wisconsin
Mary Peterson
I. H. DeLong
Story County
Iowa
Charm
J. P
Franklin Township
Ames Visitors Praise Town Folks As Gentle and Courteous
State Centre Base Ball Club members compliment Ames for courteous treatment during their visit. Ames team replies that visitors were pleasant and well behaved. The piece then criticizes a small downtown crowd seen around the depot at night and calls for action to curb drunken disturbances. A closing ad-like line offers baking powder and oak stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Centre
Ames Boys
July July Christian Endeavor services set at Congregational Church
The Young People Society of Christian Endeavor will run evening services at the Congregational Church in July and August to give the pastor a vacation. Each night features a short program and a discussion on the Christian Endeavor topic with an open invitation to all Christians. Elder B. B. Burton will preach at the Christian church next Sunday morning and evening, July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People Society of Christian Endeavor
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor
B. B. Burton
Christian Church
Notice to debtors and creditors for Britey and Bower
All persons indebted to us are requested to come in and settle as soon as possible. Persons having claims against us should present them now. Britey & Bower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britey & Bower
No meeting of the corps. calls for action after depot incident
Report notes no corps meeting tomorrow and promises notice of the next gathering. It recalls a June 27 incident at the depot where a group, described as a gang, plied a visiting young woman with drink in the ladies room, prompting railroad staff to intervene. questions accountability, town police duty, and potential remedies are raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps
Lost rubber-cloth carriage apron found near old mill site
On Thursday in Franklin township a rubber-cloth carriage apron or boot was found on the road between Willard Morris and Hannum's old mill or between the mill site and Nelson Taylor's. Finder to return to Rev. F. J. Douglass, Ames, for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township
Willard Morris
Hannum’s
Nelson Taylor
F. J. Douglass
Ames
TILDEN SELLS MEN S BOYS AND CHILDREN SUITS COATS AND JEANS
A large stock of men's boys' and children's suits extra coats vests and pants jackets overalls jeans pants and cotton work pants sold at low and popular prices at George G. Tilden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Tilden
Two Attorneys in Court Over Land Entry Dispute
Des Moines papers report Val Hoggatt and James Baker two lawyers in a land entry dispute with Justice Dodson’s court. W H McHenry Jr represents them as they argue their conduct was honorable while awaiting a ruling. A informant who earned five dollars for land location tips may be pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Val Hoggatt
James Baker
Iowa
Land description in Milford Township appears to apply to Guthrie
Property description cites the Northeast quarter Section 32 Township 84 Range 23 Milford Township and directs application to P M Guthrie in Carroll Iowa for processing and title work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Township
P. M. Guthrie
Carroll
Iowa
Mrs Anson Ladd Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. Anson Ladd died at her son’s residence north of town on Monday July 6 after a brief brain illness. She was buried at Ames on Tuesday July 7 with Rev. R. W. Smith officiating. Mary Shaffer, born December 4 1846 in Union County Pennsylvania, married Anson Ladd August 19 1866. Five children were born. four survive, oldest died in infancy. She was forty four years seven months three days old. The passage reflects the refrain that all must answer the summons to cross the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Ladd
Ames
R. W. Smith
Mary Shaffer
Union County
Penn
Best Binder Twine Deals at Bingham & Co
For best quality binder twine at the lowest prices, call on Bingham and Co. for reliable supply and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham & Co
Birth of a son and local town notes in Ames
The town reflects on a July birth to Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Zenor and notes hospitality as a sign of preference. Youths picnic at Mathews Grove on July 4 with return through Ames. Misses McFarlan Hall and Needham visit old friends. A.S. Needham sells Sis Sheldon trotter raced at Radcliff. Congregational church forms a Christian Endeavor Society. Mrs. Allen Jenks Star visit relatives. Gilbert Bros new warehouse behind their store adds town shows. Mr. White leads station work as flags and grain arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Zenor
Cliff
Mathew’s Grove
Ames
McFarlan
Hall
Needham
Sheldon Trotter
A. S. Needham
Radcliff
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Dr. Allen
Jenks
Mrs. Star
Gilbert Bros
White
Elm log sale at Spence Bros saw mill backs of I A C
Mason jars ad ends. offer to sell elm logs at 3.00 per cord. One cord contains 1536 feet of lumber valued at 24.57 at 16.00 per M. Deduct 7.00 per M for sawing and you get 17.57 per cord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spence Bros. Saw Mill
Price Changes for Sugars by Bigelow and Smith
Bigelow and Smith announce updated sugar prices. Mason fruit jars are offered at the right prices by the same firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Bigelow & Smith
Local tradesmen tout goods and a humorous station tale
Subscriptions taken at this office for the Weekly Register and Weekly Capital. Joiner & Gold line offered. Best in the market. Geo. G. Tilden reports a new black sateen shirt invoice. A Gilbert Station railroad agent caused a stir by accidentally locking a young lady in the waiting room, then unlocking to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Register
Geo. G. Tilden
Gilbert Station
Real Estate Opportunities and Listings Offered by T C McCall
Property buyers and sellers are invited to contact T C McCall in Nevada Story County Iowa for farm rentals yearly, sale residences and about fifty town lots, and real estate loans at low rates secured by real estate. Bingham & Co. notes the Jewels cut off ahead of competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Bingham & Co
Local ads and notices mix in a 19th century page
Classified blurbs offer farm stock sewing machines harness wind mills and tools. Prices listed include pigs at 10 dollars and bushels at 1 dollar. Local figures mention Tilden Hamilton Co Bingham Co O’Brien McElyen and Van Houten campaigning in Des Moines. Clipboard of shop notes and fresh fish at Geo G Tilden and Loughran.
Ames Fourth of July Celebration And Rail Line Report
A sober county crowd enjoyed music by a band and choir, a James Wilson talk, a Declaration reading by Mrs Beck, a basket dinner, toasts, a ball game where Ames lost 7 to 2, and a fireworks display. The Motor Line rail service ran safely, State Center band performed well, and spectators praised orderly conduct with little drunkenness. A W R C group trip to Marshalltown caused travel delays but was regarded pleasant. DeWitts Sarsaparilla advertised as a corrective tonic in a weekly register specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
F. ©. Beck
State Center
Ames
Armstrong
Ames Club
Wilson
Greeley
Loughran’s Offers Buggies and All Steel Binders
Laughran sells Esterly and McCormick all steel binders and Loughran’s stock a variety of buggies and spring wagons. The ad targets customers seeking durable farming and transport equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughran’s
Esterly and McCormick
Loughran’s
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Story City
Story City community updates include Carl Jacobs visiting from Chicago and C Christianson planning an addition to his home. The Grandrup siblings attended the Fourth of July event with Arthur Harry and Mela. Dr Emmet returns from Davenport hospital and Peter Weirson joins Scandia Publishing Co. The Decorah band played at Fair View Park and a schoolhouse strawberry and ice cream social drew crowds. Theodore Hermanson and Maggie Boyd return from Des Moines after schooling. De Witt’s Little Early Risers praised for health and a note on New York stores using pneumatic money tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin
Burt
New York State
Tilden
McLain
Goodne
Harry Humminson
St. Paul
Dr. Fairchild
A. J. Hawley
Carl Jacobs
Chicago
Ill
C. Christianson
Arthur
Harry
Mela Grandrup
Emmet
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Peter Weirson
Scandia Publishing Co
Lutheran College Cornet Band
Decorah
Iowa
Fair View Park
Strawberry and Ice-Cream
Theodore Hermanson
Maggie Boyd
Des Moines
Geo. Boyd
Ames
Women of Relief Corps Visit Iowa Soldiers Home in 1891
The Relief Corps No. 98 ladies visited the Iowa Soldiers Home with an escort from Phil Sheridan Post No. 452. Veterans in uniform welcomed them at the depot and grounds for a meal and tour, praising their kindness to the sick and dispirited and pledging a warm future reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Intelligencer
Ladies of Relief Corps No
Phil Sheridan
G. A. R. Post
America
Georgia
W. R. OC
Corps No. 98
Ames land transfers crowd July 4 1891 records
Property deeds announce sales and transfers across Ames Slater Butter and Cheese Association buyslots in Jenks add Ames R R Land Co sells to Lockwood and others Alderman and wives convey to Johnson and Allen multiple tracts with prices listed The notices mix in editorial filler and ads about De Witt's pills and Harper's Weekly content fillers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TJ Ross
Idam Boardman
Carrie Horton
Silla L
Wilcox
Roswell S Cory
Ella Il
Slater Butter & Cheese Association
A M Jenks
Jenks
Slater Junction
Oliver Chamberlain
A K Olson
Te&o
W H Johnson
Mary James
Henretta Janson
AM Jenks
Slater Butter and Cheese Association
Cam J Wherry
Lida
Templeton
Iowa
Lockwood
M Baldwin
Lott Moore
van Nelsen
C Christiansen
Alice
A Matterson
Alice A Gifford
Gifford
Te&o B
Alderman
J G Allen
A Underwood
Nancy E Smith
Ames
Zearing Imp Co
Mary McClure
Zearing
Cynthia McClure
OS Roland
John Roland
Molstre
J L Larson
T J Moses
Story City
John Johnson
Sheldahl Crossing
Smith M Child
J T and Fitton
Nevada
Chase Smith
Clayton
De Witts Sarsaparilla and Early Risers Advertisements
An advertisement claims De Witt’s Sarsaparilla destroys poisons and saves lives, and De Witt’s Little Early Risers relieve constipation and headaches. It highlights a testimonial from Mrs. M. L. Johnson praising Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for her son’s flux, with a product pitch by L. M. Bosworth, Everett, Simpson Co., Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Chamberlain
M. L. Johnson
Everett, Simpson Co
L. M. Bosworth
Lawn Social Hosted by Church Ladies at Glidden Home
The ladies of the Christian Church plan a lawn social at Mr. Charles Glidden's residence on Friday evening July 10. Proceeds will go toward the pastor's salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Charles Glidden
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A. van Campen
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G. W. O’brien
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FISH
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Gro
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the Park Lumber Yard
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City Park
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Milwaukee, Wis
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Story County Bank
Parley Sheldon
B. J. Shelden
Best Insurance
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W. M. Greeley
E. R, Chamberlain
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J. A. Fitchpatrick
Story County Abstract
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Abstract Books
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A. EH. Banks
Will Cry Sales OF
Stock Farm
M. Hemstreet
Goble
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