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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
5
Many items describe births and visits around Ames. Families like Prof. and Mrs. Weems welcome a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Baker have a son. Residents travel to Des Moines Scranton Webster City and Wall Lake. Events include sermons lectures receptions and a first crop market note on hog prices. Notables include J H Elliott Rev Everly and Miss Alice Mann.
Principal Culbertson plans a two to three week absence starting next week to serve as an instructor at the Iowa County Normal in Marengo. He will teach geography literature and civil government. The Epworth League invites all local youths to a Sabbath hour gathering from 7 to 8 with special music led by The Impulsive Peter. C. E. Hunt, president.
Irving Smith of South Dakota visits his Ames-based father and notes strong free silver sentiment there. He says sheep men favor McKinley and a protective tariff. His wool clip totals 21 000 pounds but remains unsold due to low prices.
Truman Jones of Des Moines a brother of the late L R Jones of Bloomington renewed his acquaintances in Ames during a Friday visit.
The W R C held a picnic yesterday at Geo Pitsor's home with social time and tasty fare. In the evening G A R boys joined seventy five at groveside tables. The Sunday school picnic at Cole's Grove was postponed due to a funeral and rescheduled for August 6, with plans for a general Ames picnic and transport for Sunday school children.
Benjamin Brown died yesterday from infirmities of old age. Born in Pennsylvania 85 years ago, he learned shoemaking and served as a toll-gate keeper for 25 years. He moved to Ames, Iowa two years ago with son Tom, and funeral services were held at the U B church.
Mrs 8S V Slayton and daughter Mary arrive in Ames to stay ten days as part of a hat sale tour. They are visiting the family of Rev F J Douglass, brother of Mrs Slayton in Houston Texas and plan to travel to Iowa sites before returning to Hillsdale Michigan.
A party of Ames Masons led by Jay Adams and others attended a Nevada meeting where locals signaled support for forming a Royal Arch Masons chapter. Petitions are with the grand lodge, and Ames Masons expect approval. Theo Manoff Rousseff, Bulgarian volunteer in the Bulgarian Servian war, will speak on Mohammedanism and Turkish life in Ames and Gilbert, wearing a costume.
The Ladies Cemetery Association calls a Saturday gathering at 2:30 PM with Mrs C M So per. All interested ladies and others who will be kindly disposed are welcome to discuss business of importance. S. F. McCELVER Secretary.
The notice invites residents to join a westward excursion on Tuesday August 4 with a round trip fare of 21.65 dollars. Passengers must notify M Hemstrreet in Ames Iowa by 12 pm Monday August 3 to participate and eligibility may include a refund if land is purchased.
Newton Wagons are praised as the neatest looking longest lasting and highest grade wagon on the market according to Loug Hran Machine Co description emphasizing durability and ease of use.
Republicans announce a city hall meeting tonight at eight to organize a McKinley Club. All supporters of the party platform are invited regardless of past affiliations.
Miller & Kooser's displays a fine line of decorated dinner sets and plain white ware inviting shoppers. A local store features elegant china options suitable for gifting and everyday use.
Prepared to perform all well drilling and repairing promptly at reasonable figures. Call or leave word with Geo Miller & Son in Ames, Iowa.
Cooley and Jones filled an order for harness from Las Vegas New Mexico demonstrating the reach of their advertising. The old city library moves this week to the McGuire building upstairs south room with hours 10 am to 10 pm weekdays and 2 to 5 pm Sundays. Mr Goull will manage the library and new books will be added to turn it into a hub for local youth.
Last year Nevada finished a deep well with a 12 HP gasoline engine and a new pump. The engine runs but the pump and power application are faulty. Contractors spent time fixing it. a $619 bill includes $310 for pump fixes. City likely to sue as payment is in doubt.
Local notices cover storewide clearance at Hill & Currs for new fall stock and August 5 motor ticket sale. Reports of a train incident include conductor Jas M Harlan’s arrest and a wounded messenger. Col Scott plans a grand wagon trip across northern states and Mexico in old battlefields’ memory. Nevada Journal notes ribbon sale at the new millinery store and profiles Rev D L Proper now doing missionary work in Seattle.
Furniture and upholstery offered by Louis Heney with pruning and finish. Poplar Newton Wagon riding plows from The Loughran Machine Co. Loan on farm land by S-4 J. A. Baker. Soper's straw hats and picnic supplies. Adams Bros offer seafood and delis. West window bargains invited. E M Soper promotes bicycle gear and apparel.
A farmer buys a Newton Wagon at LOUGHRAN MACHINE Co and gets more for his money than with a cheaper wagon. The deal involves S G Hamilton S Z Shugart and real estate in Nevada Iowa.
Des Moines Central Station reports a cool spell and heavy rainfall the week ending July 27 1896. Rain totals at numerous stations surpassed any week this season harming harvests threshing and shocks with oats most damaged. Dry spells needed to save unstacked grain while corn remains in good condition and soil moisture supports early and late plantings. Late potatoes and pasturage show favorable results.
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