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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1877
Page
3
Ruggles Eighth Medium Job Press for sale with good condition and fast work on cards envelopes and notes. Quarto press available. one press cannot run both jobs. Bankable note accepted in 3 6 or 9 months. Also a seven column pair of chases. Local ads list hardware bargains grocers millinery hats lawn chairs and cheap prints. Community notices include church events sermons and social meetings.
Removal announced by the New York Store owner plans to move into the former Ames Intelligencer building once renovations are completed. The large existing store space will serve as the new permanent location.
A reader asks officials to clean the alley at the back of Onondaga Street to remove daily garbage and accumulating filth. If left, the alley could become impassable and serve as a public throughfare.
Citizens are urged to send any nearby events or happenings for publication. The paper notes even small items can make the county edition more engaging for readers.
A damaged notice asks readers to settle outstanding subscriptions for OS 7 last passed and for the year, stating financial need and asking for payment from as many subscribers as possible.
Frorr cans in supply at Wright & Little's invites buyers to inspect stock before purchasing. J. J. Kebury notes gold to 8 this week while S. Paxton lists four acres of farm land at 500 dollars. Story county farms priced at 125 dollars per acre. The Ames visitor at the Greenback convention is described as the happiest man on earth. Strickxgy Perrrr will open a grocery stock next week in the former Christerson & Jacobs building with a connected restaurant.
Clark Braden former Abbington Illinois College president will lecture Saturday and Sunday evenings at the Baptist Church. Braden is described as a notable man and fine speaker well regarded by the press.
Mrs C J Wilkins of Chicago, student of Elkins, visiting her sister in this city, sketches the College building and surroundings and intends a large painting. Neighbors Cha ney opens a bakery and restaurant opposite the bank on Onondaga street with the Tremont Lunch. E E Van Olinda to host and preside over Tremont.
The Tus Journal of Chemistry states hot alum water is the best insect destroyer. Dissolve alum in hot water, boil until dissolved, then brush into cracks and closets where insects are found. Ants bed bugs cockroaches and creeping things are killed without poisoning the family or harming property.
In Story County the corn crop showed extraordinary growth from July 1 to July 9, a ten day period described as “it walked right up.” All other grain also promises abundant harvest, and the optimistic tone points to improved prospects and potential political sentiment tied to crop prosperity.
A. L. Pugh, a Junior class member, died Wednesday night during the College exhibition exercises after about two weeks illness. He was about twenty, noted for exemplary habits and was sent to Dallas County for burial. This was the first death at the College.
The third game of the season between State Center and the Actives will be at Nevada fair grounds on Tuesday afternoon. Both teams have one win each and expect a fierce contest. A large crowd is anticipated with an admission fee of 25 cents.
Ivory white barege favors evening gowns while Bonnets shrink from early-season size. A new dangies attachment, a gold boot and silver spur with rose diamonds, adds sparkle. Palm leaf fans rise in summer church wear. Canvass clippers stay cheap and chic, trimmed to match. Real flowers grow in popularity and striped silk vests appear with plain silks. Bright ribbon lines the fan sticks and marabout feather tufts adorn dress fronts.
Letters remaining in the Ames Iowa Post Office for the week ending Saturday evening prior to this paper date. Unclaimed letters within 30 days are sent to the Dead Letter Office. List includes Alvis Charlie Johnston J P Berry Josephine Black Eva Dawson Emma McDoggatt J P Ross John Scott Wesley Rhodes M O Snyder Wm A Walker James Sta ary al cs Fleaee say. Ames June 29 1877. Mrs Harrm A Lucas P M Lee Dalia eT ee Marrett D P
The Fourth of July passed quietly with a large crowd approving the town celebration. A night ball at Sheldahl hall drew about fifty couples and Sunday school exercises led by Iev. Collina and Lee of Des Moines were well received despite morning rain. Crops look promising with wheat nearly safe and corn thriving in warm weather. Farmers feel better after a wet spell.
A 100 foot bridge is planned over East Indian Creek near the railroad. J. Ieaae Jordan, formerly of this county and now in Jewell county Kansas, returned home Monday. The Normal Institute for 44 counties will begin at Nevada August 14 for three weeks. Eline Williams, 27, was killed by lightning while driving a team near Cellus township. he is survived by an uncle in Marshall county and relatives in Pennsylvania. He was buried at Cole on Tuesday. Representative
An Ames College Junior Exhibition on Wednesday evening featured a well decorated chapel and a strong program. Speakers included H L Glenn J C Hainer and J N Muncey with pieces by Miss Curtis Waterman Welch and Mrs Beal. The event showcased notable music and praise for the faculty and students.
A new Iowa Barb Steel Wire Co plans a 40 by 100 foot brick facility east of Kreutzer and Wesson’s furniture factory near the railroad in Marshalltown. With a $20,000 capital, incorporators A W Patterson W J Patterson A S Burnell and R E Searst own all stock. The plant will employ about fifty workers once completed and the building contract is to be let today.
The Humboldt Kosmos argues Ft. Dodge railroad men bluff to halt Ames northward D M and M extension. It urges unity to keep the county’s trade independent, opposing any effort to divide Humboldt and foster Fort Dodge advantage. Citizens are urged to back a road aligned with county interests and rebuke divisive tactics.
Letter from Crook City dated July 1 1877 by W Kyle and D J Vaneon describes Black Hills as humbug with limited pay for diggings and rough justice for thieves, notes timber quality and garden truck farming, reports potatoes stunted by frost, boarding costs eight dollars weekly, and a robbery and killing near Rapid City with about six hundred dollars in valuables taken.
A. E. Athearn, a Williams College student, is stopping with his brother in law Prof. Bessey. Mrs. Prest Welch is home again. Rev. D. D. Proper attended Baptist Ministers Institution at Marshalltown and visited friends here. President Welch recuperating health. George Norris of Perry Wyoming county was in the city this week as guest of W. D. Lytcas. Mrs. C B Turner is up and about. Ed Forney out west visiting old friends. F L Stevens and wife of Minnesota visiting G W Parkill’s family. they were here a year ago and are returning home.
Reading tone notes request for a few pupils in voice building or violin or flute lessons. Good references offered for ability if desired. (Geo. 8. Fox.)
A unknown man, about 40 to 45, died after being struck by a moving train as he attempted to board a sleeper car. He carried papers identifying him as Thomas Franklin, first mate from Port Ardrepan and a San Francisco sea discharge certificate. Messages seek confirmation of his true identity.
A. B. Tuomas markets discounted medicines and groceries claiming high list prices and large interest charges on credit sales. He touts lower cash prices, refunds, and fresh stock while urging readers to compare with other stores and try his cash customers option.
A local printer offers Letremans, noteheads, billheads and all forms of envelopes cards and blanks. They print commercial and legal blanks, briefs pamphlets catalogs posters handbills circulars at reasonable rates. Estimates available for large or small orders.
A notice seeking buyers for parts of the south half of section 18 and the southwest quarter of section 17 on easy terms. Interested parties are directed to Rose and Inwis in Nevada Iowa for further details and to place offers.
To consumptives. The advertiser reports a permanent cure for consumption by a simple remedy and offers to mail the prescription free with directions. Address Rev. B A to receive the remedy for consumption asthma bronchitis and related conditions at 194 Penn St Williamsburgh N Y.
Real estate listing offers first class farms prairie lands and desirable city property for sale at low figures. McCarur Stevens and Uxvernoon land agents and attorneys at law in Ames Iowa. A. F. and A. M. regular communications on Thursday evenings near full moon. brothers urged to attend. I. E. Hinsx, Secretary.
A timber surrounded 180 acre farm with 20 acres of timber and stock raising suitability near Soper's grist mill six miles north of Ames in Milford township. Offered for sale at a reasonable price with easy terms. O. K. Hitt Nevada Iowa.
Apply to the proprietors for half membership at Bayo lie’s Great Mercantile College in Keokuk Iowa on the Mississippi. Bookkeepers penmen reporters operators and teachers are thoroughly fitted. Address Prof Miller Keokuk Iowa.
A promotional note extols August Flower for Dyspepsia Indigestion Liver complaint and allied symptoms. It claims two doses relieve symptoms immediately with sample bottles at 10 cents and regular bottles 75 cents. Sold by first class druggists in the U S and by J J Bosquet Ames Ia.
Advertises Green's All Flower as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaints and indigestion. Claims 2,400,000 bottles given away in the U S as trial. Proposes two doses as sufficient and lists sample bottles at 10 cents and regular size at 75 cents sold by J. Bosquet in Ames Iowa.
An advertiser offers a free recipe and directions for a simple remedy said to cure nervous debility premature decay and effects of youthful indiscretion. Address Jounx B. Qepex 42 Cedar St New York for details with confidential communication.
A notice promises mailed instructions for a vegetable balm to remove tan freckles pimples and blotches and make skin clear and soft with additional guidance to grow hair on bald heads or smooth faces. Address Ben Vandels & Co Box 6121 No 5 Wooster St New York.
Local seller advertises an overstock of horses and offers to dispose of some on very easy terms. The notice lists 50 horses and references Nicuors and Maxwett as contacts.
Original notice states that Mary W. Robinson petitions for divorce from Sterling S. Robinson on willful desertion and absence without cause. The defendant must appear by the second day of the next court term starting October 1, 1877, or default and judgment will be entered. Rathpout r & Barnes, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Howard P. McLain as administrator petitions the Story County Circuit Court to authorize sale of 2.5 acres of land in Sec 21 Tp 94 R 23 to pay debts of the estate. Sale may be public or private per court direction, with proceeds toward administration costs. Respond by October 1, 1877, or court may grant the prayer. Ramour & Baages, attorneys for plaintiff.
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