Deaths and notices from Ames 1879
Postings report deaths of Mrs. Evaline Alvord aged 51 at Ames and Joax M. Lanastos, a U.S. Minister to Hayti, dying in Port au Prince from yellow fever. A marriage between Charles W. Harrison and Harriet E. Spencer is recorded. Local ads mention Brown's 25-cent counter and hardware stock, and a Baptist church service led by Elder Porter. A letter from Wm. Clark notes horses sold with prices and a plan to close out remaining stock.
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Joax M. Lanastos
United States
Hayti
Port Au Prince
K. W. Brown
Ames
Story County
Wm. Clark
Harvester for Sale Near College
No.1 McCormick Harvester offered for sale at a bargain. For details inquire at this office or contact E. D. French, located two miles south of the college.
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McCormick Harvester
E. D. French
College
Elder Reynolds In Poor Health After Nebraska Mission
Elder Reynolds returned from his Nebraska field of labor over a week ago in very poor health and has since been confined to his bed nearly all the time.
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Elder Reynolds
Nebraska
Lost items found at Buss on the 5th
A button marked Aeleeve was found in Buss on the fifth. A left hand black kid glove is at the office of Thomas, Soper and Son. The owner is asked to call and claim it or leave the item.
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Parker
J. J. Bousquet & Co
Aeleeve
Thomas, Soper & Son's
Farm harvest reports and hotel expansion noted
Farmers report heavy hay crops with large timothy and clover, corn and wheat needing rain while scab appears on wheat. Rye and much flax cut. Hotelman Wm West Esq adds 24 by 24 foot addition for baggage, sample and sleeping rooms to meet rising business.
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Wm. West Esq
Col John Scott on Way to Texas for Trial Witness
Col John Scott agricultural editor of the Gazette sets out for Texas on the 30th alt to witness the trial of Capt Early of Madison county Iowa for the murder of Winters of Des Moines five years ago. Trial at McKinney Texas will be watched by Des Moines Madison Dallas and Guthrie counties. Holen Comptos names partner J R Lawrence Illinois photographer joins gallery offers berlin heads oils water colors and samples. Gallery open 7 pm until further notice with prices on request and class and outdoor view work estimates.
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Tas Davenport Gazette
John Scott
The
Gazette
Texas
Capt. Early
Madison County
Iowa
Young Winters
Des Moines
McKinney
Madison
Dallas
Guthrie
Holen Comptos
J. R. Lawrence
Illinois
Berlin
Old Soldiers Meet for Nevada County Reunion Plan
Story county residents are urged to assemble at the Court House in Nevada on August 2 at 2 o'clock to organize a veterans association and plan a fall reunion. The notice calls for broad county representation.
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Publican County
Story County
Court Room
Nevada
J. A. T. Hull
Court House
Serpigr
Ames Fourth of July Celebrations Highlight 3000 Attend
Personal notices from Ames detail visits of Frank Burgess and others, with Dr. Andruss heading to Clear Lake for the State Dental Association. The Fourth of July in Ames drew about 3,000 residents and visitors, featuring Kelly's Battery, a colorful parade, State representations by 39 Ames girls, a well-received oration by Mr. Perkins, and the Calathampians band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burgess
Deck Burgess
Ames Lawn
Davenport
Andruss
Clear Lake
State Dental Association
David Laury
Dubuque
George Loud
Pierson
Minnesota
Rouse
Geo. Maxwell
Des Moines
W. M. Greeley
K. D. Hulett
McCarthy
Perkins
Ames
Calathampians
Vol
Hoggatt
Des Moines Army Reunion Hints at Hayes Attendance
The Des Moines reunion organizers invite Mr. Hayes for September with hopes he will attend unless a better free lunch route appears. If not, postponing the gathering to catch Grant en route east from India’s coral strand is suggested. The Iowa event echoes the 4 year ago Des Moines meeting that featured a noted anti Catholic speech seen as a renomination bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hayes
Grant
India
Iowa
Chicago Times
The Junior Exhibition Honors Practical Orations
The July 2 junior class exercises of the L 8.AC impressed with practical topics and strong delivery. Notable pieces included The Army of the Discontented by H. H. Barnes, Present Political Crisis by J. F. Saylor, and The New Hegira by R. B. Swift, with praise for Miss De Voss and Miss Lane among others. Prof. Fox guided the musical portion, ending with July 7, 1879.
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L 8.Ac
H. H. Barnes
J. F. Saylor
R. B. Swift
Messrs
Hardin
Bailey and McGrew
Miss de Voss
Miss Lane
Miss Sayles
Fox
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R. R
D. M
M. R. R. Mave Ames
Des M
West, Ee
Callanan
Chicago
Northwest
Callinan
Smart
C. B. Atkins
Atlantic Express
Acco’d’n
M. Mail & Express
Pacific Express
Mail & Express
Pr't
Acco
D.n
Fr’t & Acco
D’n. C. K. Sxixver
Fairchild
Bradley
Thomas & McLain
James Bradley
Rysician
Est’s
U.S
G. A. Meredits
Ann Boone Streets
South Side
G. A. Beverly
Bingham & Co
Onondaga St
BE. D. Andruss
Science
West House
Disco
Masonic
Acadia Lodge NO
A. Amasons
A. H. Duceworks
W. M
MES Lodge
Masonic Hall
J. K. Macomprr
M. Sorrx
John L. Stevens
Lucas’ Bask
A. Rainbolt
Greeley
Onondaga Street
Ty J. A. Pitchpatrick
Fitlhpatrick
Opera Block
Fem
Lucas’ Bank
Itory Co
Cyrus KE. Turner,ttorney
LAW and Notary “’ Publicc
Terecciercer Bleck
Ods
W. H. Litchpatrick
Stice OF Peace
Levator
Ononaga Street
TC. McCall
Thompson
Laser
McCall & Thompson, Yaw
E. Lucas
Fiichpatrick & Lucas
Story Co
Iowan
Nichols & Maxwell, Ivery and
Feid Stable
Des
AL. Virdin
Arber
Side Goodsgast
Peterman
Bingham & Co's
George H. Thayer
M. E. Church
Shiloh
Bourbon
Ind
Dre
Matchett & France
Bessey
Mas
Harriz Lasvae
Ames Lowe
Boone
Veterinary Hospital
Agricultural College
Home News
Howard
Lincoln
Owen
Idle
New Albany
Stow Oie Veces
Palestine
Ae Redee
Warren
Ceeeeereeresicsesne
Sey
Haere RC Eee
County Central Committee
Joan Watts
Wright & Child's
Rouse & Wheeler
Brown
Russ
Mae
Wright & Child
Evaline Alvord
D. H. Alvord
Wrioer & Cusp
Caen
Tere
Baptist Church
Elder Porter
Jeremiah Presnell
Charles W. Harrison
Harriet E.spencer
F. White
E B. Porter
Washington County
Enterprise School
L. E. Turrsr
J. A. McCaul
J. A. Hutchins
McCall
D. H Avorn, Fuaxk Atonop
Allib Alvord
Stony County
Cole
Story City
Ontario
Sheldahl
Cambridge
Macomber
Prof
Stanton
Jno. L. Stevens
Jno. R. Hays
Pleasant Grove
F T McLain
D L Stults
A Scott
L Stults
T B Howland
T B Shaw
Amanda Sowers
Hattie Kooser
Abbie Stultz
C M Minkler
Olive Rich
James Montgomery
David Hoover
Geo Stults
Hiram Long
Nathaniel Hughes
Allie McLain
Libbie McLain
Ida Stultz
Hattie Sowers
Caroline Tuttle
Johny Scott
Elray Kimble
Bert Kooser
James Dodds
Mable Howland
Rosa McLain
George Kooser
Waldo Stultz
Charlie Sowers
John Hoover
Geo Arrasmith
Heck Goble and Son
Garden Grove
Erasmus
Albert Perkins
LaFayette Evans
Tom Winters
Ogden
Jessie Camera
Cedar Falls
Mamie Raynor
Oliver Tedrow
Geo. R. Turner
Waterloo
Abbie Perkins
Grinnell
Warren Reagan
Kansas
W.8
Alexander
del Norte
Colorado
Missouri
James
Charles Bradley
Kane County
Mrs .S
Paxton
Lillie
Scott
Will Wagner
Tax Intelligencer Force
George Horton
Jacob Erb
Board OF Supervisors
Towa
John R. Hays
Jane
A. M. Norais
D. A. Biartow
Ed. Elliot
D. A. Bigelow
A. M. Norris
Ahd
Norris
Uyyanei
Cfee
Eeret Izre
Riz
Eferit
Iis, Uli
Attest
Joan R. Hays
Anna Mariah
John
Otn Wheeler & Wilson
Gil Jouy Sueury
C. Lamb & Sons
Clinton
C. D. Norman
Luuber
Main Street
D. Norman
Ag.t
Aus Diate
William Hulett
Old Stand
Patent Office Pension Office Agent
Frazier
Owa
Hugh Compton
Lows
the Grocer
IEADS
THEM
Peoples’ Bakery, Everybody's
Universal Lunch Room OF
Hemstreet
Chaney
M. Hemstrest
Bes Srades
Rio
Thayers
City Bakery and
Nuts
Jowa
J. J, Bousquet & Go
Oer Howse Shell
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Onondaga and
Douglass Streets
Cumberland
Morris
Blossburg
Coal
K. Sxorwre
Thomas & McLain's
N. B
Washington Township
Washington
D. A. Bigs
L. BE
Tupper
Rpg
Xamine
Range
Sach Township
Jons R. Have
Cca Tin Mae
Weading Railway
Northwfsst
Council Blupps & Cal
Sioux City & Wankton
Chico
Clintn
Ferecort & Dubuque Lin
Paul & Minneapolis
Milwaukee & L
Superior
Green Bay
Manquefts
Westinghouse
Council Bluffs
Pullman Palace
Oncaco
St. Paut
Gavun Bay
Lance
Chicago & North Western Railway
W. HO Stennett
Ag T
Hughitt Gen
Chicago, Mi
H. S. Goble
Harness Shop
Times
D.N. Maxwell
G. R. Ross
Sprin Wago
Hage Madesa
Livery Stable
Shohi
Snd
Milford
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