Local Government and Church Notices in Franklin and Palestine
A fragmented notice list includes county offices such as Auditor Clerk Treasurer-Recorder Sheriff Coroner and Board of Supervisors with names like W Lipme Franklin and John Johnson. It also lists church services Methodist and Baptist with schedules for Sunday morning and evening worship and midweek prayer meetings.
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Sters
Board OF Supervisors
W.lipme
Franklin
John Johnson
Palestine
B. Snaw Sherman
Local County News Roundup From Zearing Enterprise
Bert Hix plans a closing out sale of groceries dry goods boots shoes and flour at cost for cash then will repaint and prepare to take a post office in thirty days. A hay stack fire destroyed about 50 dollars worth of hay at Will Reeses farm. A storm south of town caused damage to fences outhouses windmills and barns with hail injuring crops. Miss Alice Lewis leaves Wickham district school and Mrs N Pace slowly recovers from a tail injury. A train brought four thousand sheep from Oregon. Mrs Ole Markus dies eight miles southwest of Cambridge. funeral at Palestine church. Augusta Ream visiting family in Ft Atkinson Wisconsin formerly a Jefferson primary teacher. K of P honors Mr H Richardson with a gold chain and charm on his 58th birthday. A cyclone like storm hits the vicinity with northwest winds harming crops and a collection for Pomeroy sufferers. Johnny Murray breaks his arm after falling from a tree. this is his third arm injury.
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Zearing
Bert Hix
Will Reese
Ole Markus
Cambridge
Ft. Atkinson
Wisconsin
Jefferson
C. H. Stowe
P. H Ream
Miss Ream
Pomeroy
Johnny Murray
Henry Murray
Johnny
Ellison in Ames Seeking Business Amid Storm Echoes
Maxwell Tribune reports A K Ellison in Ames for his company soliciting in the neighborhood Saturday evening. A storm damaged a new M E church foundation near Maxwell. Rev Ferguson visited Guthrie. Miss Belle Weeks noted for her character. Tramps near Mingo suffer mushrooms’ ill effects. locals discuss Democratic times.
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Maxwell Tribune
A. K. Ellison
Ames
M. E
Nevada
Ferguson
Montreal
la Guthrie
Belle
Elwell
Maxwell Will
Old Democratic Times
Maxwell H
Ash House
Ouse Porter
World’s fair trip and river project mark Nevada notes
From the Nevada Representative Capt I L Smith started for the World’s fair Saturday night Miss Cora Wilkinson Ames spent days with Mrs George Kinney J A Fitchpatrick was in Minneapolis last week undergoing surgical treatment Albert McCarthy prospectus for this district is visiting friends John R Hays and wife of Norfolk Nebraska are stopping at M Allen’s This is Mr H s first visit since moving to Nebraska seven years ago Their son Chas has also been visiting here for several days The Skunk river straightening scheme is progressing bids called for from Squaw creek to the iron bridge and to the county line Weeks surveys the route Polk county The south end ditch outlet depends on Polk county decisions but work is near fall completion The improvement will add valuable land and be paid by benefiting landowners but county taxable gain will be broad The Nevada Good Templars suspend lodge meetings until October 1 but will hold public entertainment and plan renewed activity with the temperate season.
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Nevada
I. L. Smith
Cora Wilkinson
Ames
George Kinney
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Minneapolis
Albert McCarthy
John R. Hays
Norfolk
Nebraska
Allen
Mr. H
Chas
Skunk River
Squaw Creek
Weeks
Polk County
Good Templars of
Slater News Items Mixed with Weather and Death
From the Slater News Oley Nelson was in Minneapolis the fore part of the week H Michaelson living southwest of Huxley lost four cows struck by lightning last Thursday Mr Oley Nelson has shelled and shipped all the corn cribbed up at Slater his oats near completion and will add to his elevator property Mrs Marcus of Huxley died last buried Sunday Children s Day was observed at the Lutheran church with exercises A collection of 16 61 was taken for the Beloit Children s Home a sad lady living south Saturday had been ailing a
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Slater News
Oley Nelson
Minneapolis
H. Michaelson
Huxley
Beloit
W R C Picnics And Moves Reported In Local Notes
The Watchman notes 26 members of the W R C held a City Park picnic. Dr Merrymen and Lide McCord were in town enjoying sights. Jerry O Donnell left for Bonaparte Iowa to be railroad operator. Nevada Lodge A F and A M visited Ames Lodge for third degree work. George Ashford in Pittsburg Pa is seriously ill. Sheriff Ashford and wife travel to be with him as K P order covers expenses.
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Dr. Merrymen
Lide McCord
Jerry O'Donnell
Bonaparte
Iowa
Nevada
Ames
Pittsburg
George Ashford
Sheriff Ashford
K. Pt
Mr. Ashford
Deserted the republic and the Growlers
A fragmented note states Amos Hanson called party and joined. The text hints at a political shift and a call to support a feeble cause.
Local Notices From Story City Herald
Mrs. John Donhowe entertained her sister and nephew and niece from Ames this week. Mr Hetlesaeter rents no house and camps in Dr Hetlesaeter’s yard with his family in western style. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W A Kelley on July 17 but died soon after. mother recovering. Cyrus Jacobson appears at the post office boxes as E M Harrington’s aide, aging into five years more.
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Story City Herald
John Donhowe
Tegland
Ames
Cyrus Jacobson
E. M. Harrington
Cyrus
Mrs A B Covert visits Ames then to Johnstown N Es
Mrs A B Covert has been visiting friends in Ames and will spend a week or 80 there before returning to Johnstown New York. She will also stop briefly to visit Waterloo friends. A tragic accident on the Thompson farm northwest of town last Monday killed Syvet Mathre who died from head injuries after a fall while removing a hay rake from a corn-crib. The father from Illinois arrived the next day and the funeral was held Wednesday. A local canvasser touts Shepp Photographs of the World, a subscription book with 300 full page world images and brief notes, suited for travelers and stay at homes alike.
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A. B.covert
Ames
H. R. Boyd
Thompson
Syvet Mathre
Linois
Shepp
Distinctive Lawyer’s Witty Retort At Social Gathering
A prominent lawyer and his wife attend a social event where guests discuss who they would be if not themselves. When his wife asks for his answer, he quickly replies that he would choose her second husband, a clever quip reflecting his humor.
Faber's Golden Female Pills Advertised for Menstrual Relief
An Ames area druggist lists Faber's Golden Female Pills claimed to suppress menstruation. The advertisement promises mail delivery from The Aphro Medicine Company Western Branch in Portland Oregon and notes sales through L M Prawarth.
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Aphro Medicine Company
Rand, McNally Co Advertises Atlas Sales Position
Rand, McNally & Co proposes a local sales role to manage the sale of their new universal Atlas. Qualified individuals are invited to write Adams St., Manager, for a pleasant and profitable position.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed by Generals and Press Leaders
An 1889 Chicago Tribune passage extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills for blood purification and digestion while praising Gen Wallace for Turkish cavalry praise. It lauds Mrs E J Nicholson of the New Orleans Picayune as the pioneering woman editor and owner who rebuilt the paper after hardship.
Merida Fad Creates Fine Hammocks For Wealthy Yucatan
The Merida fashion scene features elite ladies weaving their own hammocks using pita twine to satisfy growing demand for finer luxury. Upper-class wealth rises as artisans craft large, delicate hammocks in secluded rooms, blending romance and exotic materials into a centerpiece of social style.
Atlantic Writer Praises English Innlandlady for Hospitality
A contributor in the July Atlantic extols the English inn landlady as emblematic of domestic calm. The essay recalls Stevenson's Across the Plains and notes the welcoming yet sometimes imposing presence of the hostess, framing her role as part of civilized hospitality.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Across the Plains
Council Bluffs
England
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending July 15 1893
Amelia Bump sells a 400 dollar portion of northwest parcel 9 229 to Ja. C B Kegley transfers 825 dollar lot 8S Paxtons subdivision lot1. Kingsbury 3d ad Ames. Alfred Faucett to G W Tingenfelter 800 dollar lots 9 and 10 bik 6 Jones ad Col lins. Dennis O Leary to Catherine O Leary. Moore to Amelia Bump 20 dollar portion of southeast northwest 12 85 24. W A Wier to Butler Erickson 3100 dollar portion southwest northwest 12 85 24. Mary Bartlett to A W Bartlett 202 dollar lot 1 bik 21 Blairs ad Cole. A Jones to A J Faucett 50 dollar lots bik1 Jones ad Collins. Treasurer Story county to W W Spring tax deed lot 3 northwest southeast 13 83 24. W E Dunklebarger to W R Gates 450 dollar lots 7 and 8 Scotts 2d add Nevada. J L Stevens to Eliza McGinness 400 dollar lot 2 bik 49 4th ad Ames.
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Amelia Bump
C. B. Kegley
W. W. Child
Paxtons Subdivision
Kingsbury
Ames
Mes Brown
Dennis O'Leary
Catherine O'Leary
Lot Moore
A Wier
Butler& Erickson
Mary Bartlett
W Bartlett
Blairs
Cole
A Jones
J Faucett
Jones
Collins
Story County
Dunklebarger
R Gates
Scotts 2d
Nevada
J. L. Stevens
Eliza McGinness
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H. &S. K. Wilson
Story Coun
Official Directory
Seeeesees
P. King
M. Morse
J. Miller
H.C. Durga
G. Haneons
Rezo
M.c. Aldend
Champerlin
Parley SurLpon
B. Maxwell
BE. K. Cuampernar
John Hoacarrt
IO Sea
Methodist Episcopal
Gfevices
H. J. Everly
Baptist
Christian Endeavor
M. Rickman
Congregational
Doouglass
United Brethren
P.C. U
Union Praise
Byron Clark
Alice Lewis
Nevada Schools
Wickham
The
Cambridge Press
Christian
J. K. Hester
S. S. Union
A. L. Wilson
Masonic
Attia Lodge NO
A. Asons
C. E. Hunt
W. M. Cal
Giddings
Odd Fellows Hall
P. McLaw
N. G
A. Porter
Sec
IC Dane
Chas. E. Hunt
G. A. Underwood
Trorney
U.S
District of Iowa
Union National Bank
Albert Richmond
M. Bosworth
Northwestern
Fence Company
Alarry Kaenso
Iowa State University
Goble’s
Opera House
Funiture Store
D. B. Elliott
Ames Lowa
Collins Clipper
Spooner
Bobbie Spooner
Miss Spooner
Bobbi
Bobbie
Sis
Eita
Cpt Wal 27 Jus
Isco
Cedar Rapids
Creston Business College
Creston
St Joseph Business University
ST. Joseph
Ege
A. N. Palmer
Kot
Dubois & Dubois
Washington
D c
Ettl
Emmert Proprietare Co
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
ST. Paul
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Iowa Central
C. H. Rokert
Cei
A. F. Banks
Trai
GEW
Marshalltown
Tows
Joy
Westerman & Arnold Agen City Drug Store
Illinois Central
Central Station
Ceicago
12Th Street
Park Row
Lake Front
Like St
Faber’s
Western Branch
Portland
Oregon
L. M. Prawarth
Utis Kaper
Des Moines Arenr
Lew Wallac
Europe
Bull Run Russel
Wallace
Hood
E. J. Nicholson
New Orleans Picayune
Piccayune
Pearl Rivers
Col
A. M. Holbrook
South
Col. Holbrook
George Nicholson
Chicago Tribune
M. E. McMichael
Dray and Express
New Life
E. C. West
LM Bosworth
Agen
Merida
Yucatan
New York
Paris
Alice D. le Plonceonon
Adams Bros
Nice O
Pratt
Adams Broos
Ust
Westerman & Arnold
Cracer
Kalamazoo
Ette
Lead
Smith-Dunkley Co
Kalamazoo, Mich
United States
Alfred Faucett
G W Tingenfelter
Tingenfelter
Stic
Harry Svensgaard Bierce CO
Fergus Fras
H. Hallett & Co
Box
L. M. Bosworth
Lowa
the Literary Northwest
D.D. Merrill Co
Merrill
Fifth and St. Peter Bis
St. Pati
Perfer
Pruggista Ad CO
Los N
Mmert Proprietary Co
Chiicaga
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