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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1895
Page
13
The Ames scene features grant of a charter to a Peoria firm for electric lights, hints of a Northwestern railroad double track, and a pending Ames depot project. Local discussions touch on crops, tramp camps near stockyards, and civic programs as the region nears campaign season and school conventions.
The August Midland Monthly presents a vivid collection of illustrations and stories. Features include the Dells of Wisconsin Mackenzie River and a prize paper Starting a City in Ranchland Vergennes VI. plus tales of Mobile Bay battles hunting fishing and Arctic seas with camper adventures and a full page Type of Midland Beauty.
The Ames baseball crew lost 13 to 8 at Nevada on Tuesday afternoon. Nevada was aided by a Tama City professional battery and an umpire with past Ames losses, leading to a foregone conclusion. The readout includes a detailed score following the report.
The Printers expected to beat the Leaguers but the outcome favored the league team for most of the game. The printers rallied in the 7th to score once and added another in the 8th before the final tally. The printers nine has not disbanded despite rumors.
A moral note from the Iowa State Press on gambling and deceit in a political scheme. It contrasts honesty and reputation with a slick machine politics gang that fixes outcomes and counts others out. The piece laments praying for aid when odds are rigged by devils tallying the results.
The Sixth Annual Boone District Epworth League Convention of the Des Moines Conference will meet August 6 and 7, 1895, at the M E church in Ames Iown. All are invited to attend the meetings with the official program to follow next week.
Several Kelley teachers began Normal this week while Mrs. Weaver preached at the Baptist church. F C Fosters new house nears occupancy as families travel between Kelley and Kansas City and visitors arrive from Boone and Des Moines. A lightning strike kills a horse near Stinsland. social events include an ice cream social by the Congregational Ladies Aid and visits from Crocker and Des Moines relatives. Keep watch for new carpets from BierLow and Smith.
The Story County Fair is set for September 18 19 and 20. Various local items note visitors from Tama City and Fern Creek Kentucky, a new sidewalk on Main street, and updates on community events including a Methodist ladies party and Odd Fellows installation. A tumor caused by surgery delays Mrs Stanton's recovery and doctors report still cautious optimism.
Store advertises free lunch next Tuesday and Wednesday July 30 and 31 for all visitors. Granola, Bran and caramel cereal featured. Adams Bros. Cooley & Jones promote rubber trimmed harness at low prices. Barber shop near Baker's Jewelry offers 15 cent haircuts. O F Waitmer.
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