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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1885
Page
3
Train Timetable Fragments From Montour Area
A fragmented railroad schedule lists mixed train numbers and times for routes to Montour Hawarden and Des Moines. It notes passenger and mail services with several arrival and departure times and a closing line attributing the timetable to C. Jones.
Dr. King's New Discovery For Consumption and Colds
An old advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for consumption coughs colds bronchitis asthma hoarseness and all throat chest and lung affections. It promises life saving cure and lists J H Pickett & Co as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dr. Bosanko
Lane
J. J. Pickett & Co
La Fayette Township Caucus and Local Notices
La Fayette Township Republicans plan caucus at Story City School House on Saturday August 8 at 3 p m to elect four delegates to the County Republican Convention in Nevada on August 15. The notice also lists sales of property, business interests, and a limited Illinois Central excursion to Yellowstone Park and Portland with fares and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Fayette Township
Story City
Nevada
Ames News in Brief Hits AugusT Political and Personal Notes
Local notices report Miss Rutu Duncan returning home tomorrow and many visits in Ames Des Moines Ogden and Cambridge. Tax Story Co Fair set Sept 15 to 18. caucuses and Republican events planned Aug 5 8. Crime notes cite theft by a tramp and vigilance urged. City council meetings and church repairs noted with community actions and forthcoming prayer meetings.
County Dems Recommend Post Offices Reform in Story County
Ames correspondent reports Tax Democratic County Central Committee recommends changes for all Story County post offices, calling it reform. The Ledger notes apparent Republican gains in Democratic ranks in Story County and asks who the newcomers are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
Story County
Ames
The
Leader
Main Street
Lightning kills Hannah Liland near Jewell on Saturday
Hannah Liland, married less than two months, was struck by lightning six miles south of Jewell Saturday morning. Joun RaA FeLD of Lincoln Twp lost his barn to fire Wednesday with 1,000 bushels of oats and other grain and implements, totaling about 1,700 dollars in loss. Parley Sueldon offers a $5 premium at the County Fair for the best sucking colt filly by any roadster stallion in Boone or Story Counties. Tax professors of the I A C, vacationed away, are back at work teaching youth how to shoot the intel lect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballouu
McCarthy
Ames
Ballou
Nit
Witchman
Watchman
Hannah Liland
Jewell
Joun Raa
Feld
Lincoln
Ames Visit by Webster City and Des Moines Guests
Mrs. Conk and her daughter from Webster City with Miss Ailice Cal ander of Des Moines have been guests of Mrs. Gilbert and friends in Ames for several days.
Ames Market Praises Master Eugene Taylor For Corn
The Ames market highlights Master Eugene Taylor for supplying top quality corn this year. Taylor shows growing skill and is praised as a leading agriculturist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Taylor
Ames
Eugene
Ames Party Honors Miss Hat tie Bosgquet Visiting
Mrs Dineiow hosted a party for Ames youths in honor of Miss Hat tie Bosgquet who has been visiting friends in the city for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Bradley
Ames
Mrs. Bennet
Mr Gay Strann and Bride Return Home After Warm Welcome
Mr Gay Srann and his bride arrived home Thursday evening to a cordial reception. Mr S parents hosted a friendly gathering of friends to celebrate the couple and make the evening pleasant.
Tuesday I A C Opens Second Term
The article notes Tue I A C began its second term on the 21st with students arriving for a lively start to the week. It reports most students are back in their studies and the term looks promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue I. A. C
Inhabitants Planned for Brick Block Rooms
Mr. Cook has rented three lower rooms. McGinnis and Rig will run a harness shop in the east room, Crambs lease the center room for a veterinary drug store, and the west room becomes a barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post of
Ames
Giles Cook
Burglary Suspects Remanded After Arraignment
Charles Morgan George Bush James Paxtell and Wm Wilson were arraigned for the Thomas Bros store burglary last week. All but Wilson were sent to the county jail in default of bail. Wilson was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Morgan
George Bush
James Paxtell
Wm. Wilson
Thomas Bros
Wilson
Professor Bupp reports hardy Russian apple trees in midwest tour
Prof. Bupp dropped in Saturday and said he skipped Washington and toured Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa to inspect orchards. He found most old apple varieties killed by last winter's cold. Russian varieties proved hardy and thrifty with demand far exceeding supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Bupp
Washington City
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Ames Streets Benefit From Van Dusen Work
The piece praises Ames street improvements by Street Commissioner Van Dusen with praise for the Kellogg street sand and gravel bed as a sign of broader paving plans. It urges continuation of the good work and grants him support for clear conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dusen
Ames
Kellogg Street
Van
Thief Lays Hands on Gold Watch In City Fraud
Mr N G Cook seized a gold watch found under a sidewalk near Collins warehouse. The thieves had left fuse and tools after blowing Thomas Bros safe last week. Marshal Shockley aims to catch the culprits. a coup for him if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Cook
Giffrith
Collins’ Warehouse
Thomas Bros
Marshal Shockley
Tragic drowning near Story City claims 12 year old
Sunday a 12 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Lars Bacon of Story City, drowned while crossing the Skunk river. His 2 year old sister fell in but was saved. The drowned boy’s body had not yet been recovered by Monday evening. Community sympathy goes to the family in their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Bacon
Story City
Skunk
Heavy Saturday Rain Causes Widespread Flood Damage
The Saturday morning rain was the season’s heaviest, with 3 to 6 a.m. showing record fall. The Skunk river swelled into a raging torrent, flooding low lands and destroying hay grass and corn. Bridges suffered serious damage, and total losses will run into thousands.
Inundated valley delays minister’s Ames sermon
Rev. Mr. Moutron, seeking Gilbert, faces four foot water at Hannum’s mill after heavy Saturday rain. He reaches Ames just in time to deliver the evening sermon at the south side school grounds. Boone county readers urged to seek resignation of John D. Gillett if he won’t take Senate seat next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Pas
Ames
Moulton
Everly
Boone County
J. D. Gillett
John D
Queen’s Dominions
Senate
Boone and
Story
Trial Jurors Drawn for August Term of District Court
The list names jurors drawn for the August term including Jas Danskin Martin No thumb Sherman J M Wells A Craver A H Thomas H P Blanchard Nevada J S Scott J S Kies John Fatland Union E A Allen Lincoln H C Wakefield J R Decker Franklin A A Landa Erick Cleveland Palestine John Rex La Fayette W H Johnson Washington W R Woodward Richland J R Wood J O Moore Geo Benedict Indian Creek Patrick McLain Warren Jacob Crouch Collins P Dolan New Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jas. Danskin
Martin Nothumb
Sherman
J. M. Wells
A. Craver
A. H. Thomas
H. P. Blanchard
Nevada
J.S. Scott
J. S. Kies
John Fatland
Union
E. A. Allen
Lincoln
H. C. Wakefield
J. R. Decker -Franklin
A. A. Landa
Erick Cleveland
Erick Cleveland--Palestine; John Rex
la Fayette
W. H. Johnson
Washington
W. R. Woodward
Richland
J. R. Wood
Moore
Geo. Benedict
Indian Creek
Patrick McLain- Warren
Jacob Crouch Collins
P. Dolan
New Albany
Story City society notes and campus reception update
Mrs Henry Boyd of Story City visits at Mrs Ben Brenneman’s home. Story County items report accidents near Ames yards, a horse incident in Lincoln, a Nevada Wright County wedding, and local political mourning. A Story City lightning strike damages homes, and a woman is killed nearby. Story County Soldiers Reunion dates shift to August 13 11. Maxwell prepares to host visitors with Gen Given invited. President Hunt returns to Ames to a warm reception with student address and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Nevada
Iowa
Maxwell
Given
Republican Caucus at Ray School House Franklin Township Iowa
Notice announces a Republican caucus at Ray School House Franklin Township Story County Iowa on August 5 1855 at 2 pm to select five delegates for the county convention at Nevada on August 15 1885. A H Buck chairman. Franklin Township July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norice
Ray School House
Franklin ‘Township
Story Co
Iowa
Nevada
A. H. Buck
Franklin Township
County Republicans dispute over Gillett succession
Boone county Republicans outnumber Story county by 14 to 13 in delegations to the State convention amid a quarrel over the Gillett succession. Mentioned possible candidates include J. Hays ex-Senator Gallup T. C. McCall Dan McCarthy and J. L. Stevens of Ames with wards of both counties to be heard from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Gillett
Boone County
J. . Hays
Gallup
T. C. McCall
Nevada
Dan McCarthy
J. L. Stevens
Ames
Boone
Misstep on Sabbath Ride Lands Ames Youth in Mud
A young Ames man riding a normally sure footed horse slipped last Sunday and fell into mud and water up to his armpits. He sought shade in a nearby wood while his clothes were dried and cleaned, offering a cautionary moral to young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Smrru Firm to Operate Abstract and Land Business in Nevada
I L Smrru and his son Charles E have purchased Mr Carrolls abstract books and will continue the abstract business in Nevada, adding a general land and loan business. Charles E brings extensive experience with J A Fitchpatrick, Esq., and both men are Story county natives. The firm is described as reliable and trustworthy after years of local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story Co
Real estate transfers reported for week ending July 22 1985
Listings show transfers from H L Cabreau Abstract and Loan Agency Nevada Iowa including Nancy A. Plumb to Kline areas with $750, E H Monroe to Nels Johnson for $1, J C Mitchell to Jas K Haslet and Abbie Dunning to Jas K Haslet with several Nevada parcels, Blairs add and Burris add references, totaling multiple transactions and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Cabreau
Abstract and Loan Agency
Nevada
Iowa
Nancy A. Plumb
Kline
Brown
T. C. McCall
E. H. Monroe
Nels Johnson
Otis Briggs
Tightman
H. Thomas
J.C. Mitchell
K. Haslet
Abbie Dunning
Jas
A. W
Harry
Elinda Bh
Chitty
Jas. Cork
CG. Mitchell
Wm. F. Lyman
Burris Add
Stewart
Add
Blairs Add
Rainy Deluge Strains Harvest and Brings Tragedy In Town
Heavy rains threaten wheat and oats while the harvest nears boosting farming trades. A new heir is born to Mr and Mrs St R Corneliusson. A 10 year old boy drowns after attempting to wade across a river near Sorenson and Hermanson, found downstream days later. Community mourns with bereaved parents.
Ames News Gossip and Growing Hopes From Story County
Breezy Ames column notes a damp berry season closing with peaches to come and corn promising harvest. Mentions trains, politics with who will be our next senator and sheriff, county figures, a building boom, creamery boom, and a call for reader news for The Intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivaldo
St. Patrick
Ames
Larrabee
Given
Hull
Wolf
Main Street
McCarthy
Mills, Roe
Nelson
A. F
A. M
Post
Giles Cook
Sherman- Brown
Story County
Parker's Tonic Promises Cure Without Encouraging Drink
The passage argues against quack nostrums and asserts Parker's Tonic strengthens the body and cures stomach liver and kidney ailments. It claims the tonic stimulates without intecene and absolutely cures the appetite for liquor, appealing to parents worried about drinking.
Loss of Public Lands Highlighted by Veteran Legislator
Hon. George W. Julian, a veteran legislator, argues in the North American Review that the United States has neglected its landed estate and the methods by which it has been diminished. The August issue also includes medical talks on cholera prevention, animal soul, profane views of the sanctum, and notes on gas prices and temperance statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Julian
North American Review
Felix L. Oswald
M. J. Savage
Daily Press
Charles H. Botsford
W. J. Beecher
Local Farming Continues Growth Despite Wet Weather
Rainy muddy days do not hinder business as Wright and Richmond sell three self binders in the district. A. A. Stewart completes a new barn and fills it with fresh hay. W. H. Wilson encloses a new barn and Lias Gilbert prepares lumber for a sizable barn. Mr. and Mrs. Needham plan to return from the east soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Wright & Richmond
A. A. Stewart
W. H. Wilson
Lias
Gilbert
W. B. Needham
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Weigh Bill Books
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Choice Summer Goods
Clear Creek Tile Works
Mr. Stark
Cres Ount
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