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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1886
Page
3
The undersigned offers himself as a candidate for Recorder of Story County subject to the decision of the Republican County Convention. Anfinersland of Cambridge Iowa announces his candidacy in Cambridge on May 17 1886.
Story County Sheriff Banks shot James Guthrie a penitentiary convict while Guthrie tried to flee in Anamosa. Guthrie had been brought back as a witness and was to be returned to prison. His wound is described as dangerous.
The piece notes Easter Sunday rain predicting seven Sundays of rain is fading as last Sunday was fair. It mentions groundhog and historic bear lore in their graves, stating superstition yields to common sense.
The article praises students for Memorial Day attendance while noting the faculty were largely absent. It reminds that the college exists today because of the sacrifices made by heroes honored on Decoration Day.
A man who spends ten dollars on a local ad would be shocked to learn Chicago Tribune yearly ads cost 26 000. The New York Herald charges 3 725 for the lowest column and 384 000 for the highest, with those papers typically filled with advertisements.
The cemetery on Sundays fills with visitors both mourners and those admiring the grounds. Some arrive in quiet reverence, while others treat the site like a park, talking loudly and behaving coarse. The author condemns such conduct as low breeding and indecorous.
A reflective passage on the resilience of newspapers rising from fire and ownership shifts. It likens a paper to a sentinel of time, maintaining identity while editors change and proprietors come and go, recording births deaths joys and sorrows of humanity.
A collage of brief items notes J. E. reader edicts on Jerusalem satire, local sales by Bingham & Co and Nourse the Cash Grocer, A M Homes new son in Boone, Ames recreations, H J Every dedication trip, plan for a summer baseball club, Congregational Church service skip, stray pig found and claimed, Regulator praise, window sash sale, Rev Percival fined for a Century poem submission.
Doctor Bradley from Chicago is in town for a few days to handle business and visit friends. A large petition circulates in Keene New Hampshire seeking to ban hats over six inches high for women. A Temperance picnic is planned at Hoggatt's grave on Saturday June 5 1886 with a 9 o'clock Congregational Church gathering. Main Street gutters were cleared last Friday and Saturday improving cleanliness.
Burglars entered the rear of R. Mc Dowell's residence and stole $3.00 and a knife from his pants pocket while his vest pocket watch remained untouched. The piece urges sympathy for Darlington residents enduring a troubling incident from a local citizen.
A Geo Larson child fractured her arm last Sunday while at play. She is recovering well and hopes for a speedy return to health are shared by all, per Story %y Review.
Rumors say fishermen discontent with the Monitor's fish law and with Skunk Water efficacy. They vow not to tie to frail barks like the Monitor in the future.
The advertisement proclaims D. A. BrewLow & Co. as the largest clothing line in Story County with leading stock and the claim of offering lower prices than elsewhere.
The condition of the sidewalks on Onondaga Street especially in front of the M E Church and the vacant building adjoining require urgent repair or the town may incur damage claims due to neglect.
A reported invitation by the Iowa Democratic central committee to Jeff Davis for the coming state convention lacks confirmation and will not be credited until a local neighbor provides assurance.
The author notes millions of leaves from maple elm and cottonwood fill the air and fall to the ground. This is the best time to plant them as they are easily grown like corn and can be cultivated in the same way.
S A Nourse announces 621 will supply the trade with strawberries at bottom prices and guarantees the best fruit. The firm has contracted for the county’s largest berry crop and can furnish by the case for canning and preserving at any time at the lowest price.
The Baptist Society hosted a tax festival last Saturday with strawberries and cream and other treats served by smiling ladies. Patrons enjoyed the event and the society raised receipts totaling 3.65 dollars, rewarding proceeds from a few cents donated.
CAPTAIN LINCOLN and the College Cadets Spear Brigade and Artillery have accepted an invitation from the G A R Post Committee and citizens to partake of hospitality on June 4. A dress parade will march on Main Street at 7 p m followed by other military movements.
A gathering is called for Saturday June 26 at 1 p m in the Nevada Court House to appoint eight delegates for a State Convention in Des Moines Iowa and to select Judicial and Congressional delegates as well as nominate a County ticket. All townships must organize and send delegates. The message is signed by L Q Hoearr, Chairman.
The latest improvement offers gloves without hooks or buttons. They lace instantly by pulling cords and fasten with a small slide. Durable, simple to construct, and quick to operate, they are recommended over all others. Sold by Miss D. E. Dix.
Ellsworth Post G A R led events with a full hall and a large audience for Memorial Day in Ames. The parade included college bands, cadets, and veterans groups, ending at the cemetery for graves decorated by local citizens and Misses. Speakers honored the dead, urging patriotism and law, with Fortunes of the republic and unity cited by officials and residents alike.
Died Saturday May 29 at her grandfather William Wests home. Claribel Fitch Patrick aged 7 years 10 months 2 days suffered a rheumatic heart illness for six weeks. She was beloved by her Sabbath School Band of Hope and family and died in a season of flowers with floral tributes and prayers.
Consumptives and all with throat and lung afflictions may find a cure in Dr King’s New Discovery. Thousands of permanent cures prove its power and offer a free trial bottle at J H Pickett & Co’s Palace Drug Store with a large bottle priced at 1.
The Band of Hope and the W C T U invite all members to gather Sunday June 6 at 3 30 p m at the Congregational Church for a meeting led by the Superintendent.
The Illinois Central R. A. will sell low rate excursion tickets from all Iowa stations and all stations from Peosta to Galena in Illinois to Dubuque and return. Tickets on sale June 7 to 11, with return good until June 13 inclusive. For rates and tournament program see the nearest I C Agent or J F Merry General West Pass Agent at Manchester Iowa.
An Ames advertisement warns that throat and lung diseases cause more deaths than accidents and urges timely use of Sprague's Throat and Lung Care to prevent asthma bronchitis or consumption. Westerman is the sole Ames agent, trial bottle free, large size $1.00.
A daily Chronicle fragment promotes Sprague's Throat and Lung Cure to treat coughs and throat lung diseases. It urges readers to obtain a free trial bottle from H Westerman with available sizes 5c and 1, selling at his shop.
The Ames contest for clerk shows Wilson against Soper with Soper likely to win the Washington delegation. The piece brands the Representative as capable of mean underhanded acts for a purpose and notes similar Nevada politics involving Ross and Carroll and alleged press printing bargains.
The proposed Dominion law would allow officers to seize any vessel found in British waters or within three miles of the coast, compel the master to answer about cargo, and fine him 400 dollars for refusal. Vessels fishing without a license within the three mile limit could be forfeited, and bait buying may be banned.
Ontario report notes Decoration Day observed last Monday with a large turnout. John Croy delivered the address as martial music and flowers accompanied the ceremony. Local updates mention farmers plowing corn and residents like Frank Stearns and F W Foster seen around town.
Des Moines visitor Mr Lougran. Dayes’ solemnity. Sunday trip to artesian wells. President Hunt’s health, Chicago trip. Joint literary session AgriHorticulture society and Domestic economizers. Phil Watrous and sister to New York State. Freshmen form law study society with 18–20 pledges. Freshmen vow mutual aid and welfare. No 5 vs No 8 table game. Baker sprained wrist. Ames Decoration Day services. G A R and S V of that place attend. Banquet arranged for visiting Battalion. hospitality praised after delay.
The School Board re elected Alice Lewis Rose Murphy Etta Lockridge M E Boynton Hattie West and Emma Purkhiser at 40 per month Belle Garrett was elected to succeed Mattie Kellogg at 40 and Sara E Kraiger to succeed Miss Garrett as second assistant in the high school The first assistant position was postponed Professor J P Hendricks remains principal and the graduating exercises will be in Opera Hall at two o clock Bouquets for graduates will be handed to a committee after the exercises
Dr. Jones' Red Clover Tonic touts blood purification and gentle action to relieve dyspepsia costiveness breath pains amples low spirits and nervous headache among stomach and kidney troubles. The tonic supposedly suits delicate stomachs and costs fifty cents sold by J H Pickett & Co.
Belle Plaine Iowa proprietor B B Burley testifies to the medicine's merit in severe cholera morbus cases. He recommends it for travelers and every family and notes it is sold by H Westerman.
Leading paper-makers, after examining European and domestic options, decide to adopt the Mitscherlich process for sulphite pulp. A syndicate of large mills has bought rights for the territory and will build extensive plants supervised by Mitscherlich’s engineer from Europe.
The Opera Hall hosts Hien School events on June 11 1886 with a drama operetta and a Fan Drill by High School pupils and marching by Primary Room pupils. The program promises the best entertainment yet from the school.
An old advertisement touts Sprague’s Throat and Lung Cure as sovereign for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and consumption. A trial bottle is offered by Carlson H Westerman with large sizes wc and 1.
Travel also warned about changing climate and directs readers to prepare for journeys with Sprague's Throat and Lung cure. Promises cure for throat and lung troubles including acute and chronic coughs. Wes termination has sole Ames agency offering trial sizes and larger bottles for sale.
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