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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1891

Page

3

Fragmented Schedule Snippet From Unclear Source

Disjointed OCR text shows scattered times and initials. No clear event, names, or locations emerge to anchor a factual summary.

Multiple Des Moines and Ames Notices and Visits

Local items report J Black Fred Munn and Frank Lucas in Des Moines morning with Henry McCarthy in Des Moines midweek. Roe visited Ames school on Tuesday. W L Sutton and daughter in Grinnell for 10 days. Various residents travel, visit relatives, or move, including J Johnson a candidate, A H Thayer closing Ames lots, and Miss Templin's Boone visit. An obituary note mentions Ella Benjamin. Des Moines connections with Northwestern Mutual and area businesses noted.

Roe Ames G School W. L. Sutton Grinnell W. Linecoin Asses City Boone News Sheldon Bell Rutherré Des Moines Wil Rs. Bradley Ome Arora Ella Benjamin Coe Peston Lizzie Johnson Fairchild Odebolt Basonte School of Fax Rapids Paril Henry B. Hawley Northwestern Mutual He Insurance Co Mitwrn Priest Life Insurance Co

Des Moines Visit and Local Notes Hit A Manufacturing City

Mr Paxton spent Sunday in Des Moines with the Brazee family. Rev Mr Plumb spoke at the high school on his tour through Italy Egypt and the Holy Land. He displayed biblical mites and marble from Solomon's quarry. Prof Barrows bought 2 acres west of the school for a residence as the town grows. Three steam whistles were heard at noon.

Paxton Des Moines Brazee Plumb Dr. Plumb Italy Egypt Holy Land Prof. Barrows E. M. Earhart Crocker West Des Moines Public Schools

Local merchants advertise summer neckwear and shop openings

New York invoice arrives for summer neckwear and cashmere shawls at Geo G Tilden. P C Compton Woodworking opens in Regulator building with light wood work. Ames Episcopal service set for June 23 morning. pensions awarded to Bob Kirk Nevada Marshall Hemstreet M Gilbert. Serial Life Prince Dusty ends this issue. Imperial Millions to begin next week by Julian Hawthorn. Lumber mill work and sawmill back of I A C Spence Bros call on builders.

Uncle Sam Bob Kirk Nevada Marshall Hemstreet M. Gilbert Prince Dusty Julian Llawthorn New York Trawthorn

Memorial Day Committee Thanks Helpers

The Committee of Arrangements for Memorial Day extends thanks to those who assisted in making Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day exercises a success.

Ames News Briefs Mention Local Events And Notices

The Ames community hosts relics donation to public schools and an ice cream social at Evergreen Chapel with a St Johns day Masonic basket event. Des Moines candidates visit. local painting progress praised. teachers take a day off for high honors. A Boone resident weds Ames, and the United Brethren plan October ministers’ conference in Ames.

Evergreen Chapel United Brethren Ames

Imperial Millions and Park Lumber Yard Notices

A full stock of sewer pipe well tubing and tile is available at Park Lumber Yard. There will be preaching at the U B Church in Ames next Sunday at 11 a m with baptism to follow. The meeting area is near the bridge south of town and many expect a large congregation. Townships may buy sewer pipe or tile at wholesale prices from H L Munn at Park Lumber Yard.

Park Lumber Yard U. B Ames Bridge Evergreen Church Watkin’s H. L. Munn Park

Republican caucuses set for June 13 1891 across townships

The notice lists caucus locations and times by township including Franklin Ray Enterprise Center Richland Nevada New Albany Howard Indian Creek Layfayetteau Washington and Union. Sessions occur June 13 with several 3 PM starts and 4 PM Maxwell and Ames city halls. Milford and Cambridge caucuses follow later in June. Per Order of Committee.

Franklin Ray School Grant Enterprise Palestine Center School Sherman Richland Nevada Court House E. A New Albany Colo Howard Roland Indian Creek Maxwell Washington Township Ames Union Township Cambridge

Story County Republican Convention Candidacy Announcements

Several notices announce candidacies for county offices in Story County. Names include OHN M. WELLs, Taos J. MILLER, EVELE H. R. Borg, and ELwoop FurNaAs, all stating candidacy for treasurer or representative subject to the convention’s decision in 1891.

Story County

Sheriff Candidates Announce in Story County

Ames and Cambridge figures declare for sheriff before 1891 Republican county conventions. Surnames Zenor McKee and Mullen submit candidacies with dates in March amid party process.

Old Settler Reunion Draws Four Counties in Iowa

Madrid hosts a planned reunion for Boone Dallas Polk and Story counties with speakers selected from each county and efforts to bring surviving county officers to attend. J F Hopkins Grove to host the event on June 2. Mary Vauscoy wife of Jesse Vauscoy died May 20 in Story County aged 76 after a brief illness. Her funeral was held at home with remarks on faith and heaven. Parish Outlook report by J H Stoxke.

Madrid Boone Dallas Polk Story J. F. Hopkins Grove Geo. W. Crooks Col. Scott Judge McHenry Des Moines Dallas County Perry Mary Jesse Vauscoy Story County Iowa Jesus Loye J. H. Stoxke

Story County Republican Convention Nominates School Superintendent Candidate

Multiple citizens including C Ray Aurner Henry Ep Noruoms Meyer Brandvig enter their names to seek the Story County Republican nomination for County Superintendent of Schools. Dates show April 1 1891 and March 18 1891 as declaration milestones with intent to appear before the Republican county convention.

Republican County Story County Meyer Brandvig

Subscriptions Taken at This Office for Weekly Register

Subscriptions are being received at this office for the Weekly Register and Weekly Capital with delivery to subscribers.

Weekly Register

Old settlers picnic and local notices from 1891 Ames

Notices detail the old settlers picnic at Hoggatt's grove on June 6 1891 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Nevada event on June 24 1891. Various ads include sales of wind mills eggs for setting harness goods furniture pianos and wagons plus legal notices for the estate of John K Davis and political notices for township caucuses in Ames Iowa.

Old Settlers Nevada JomaNn M Hoggatt’s Grove Bingham & Co Eclipse

Real Estate Offers and Factory Construction News

The notice offers farms for rent and numerous town lots in Nevada for sale, with loans at low real estate rates. It invites buyers and sellers to contact the sender. It also reports Ames Brown Bingman Stevens Gate Company starting work on a factory near the round house.

Nevada Ames Brown, Bingman, Stevens, Gate Company Round House

Local Candidate Declarations From Iowa in 1891

H Stevens announces candidacy for Supervisor in Story County Iowa pending Republican county convention. John Johnson seeks the same path in Huxley with a May 19 1891 date. C Barbour also files as a Supervisor candidate subject to county convention.

Suba Story County John Johnson Huxley Iowa Republican County Convention C. Barbour

Large stock of men's boys and children's suits and coats

A large stock of men's boys and children's suits and coats with vests pants jackets overalls jeans and cotton work pants is offered at low and popular prices. The listing emphasizes affordable pricing across a wide range of apparel for men women and children.

George G. Tilden

Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Story County Iowa

By virtue of a writ of execution from the District Court of Story County Iowa financial judgment dated April 24, 1885 in favor of E M Maxwell against S P O'Brien and Viola Glidden a real property lien is levied. Property is Lot 3 in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter section 35 township 84 north range 24 west at two acres more or less Nevada Iowa. Sale at courthouse front door Nevada on June 20 1891 at 11 o'clock am for cash to satisfy $268.42 debt plus $29.42 costs and 10 percent interest with accruing costs. Sheriff Curtis A Woop. Nevada May 20.

Iowa Story County District Court State of E. M. Maxwell P. O’brien Viola Glidden Lowa P. O'Brien Nevada Curtis A. Woop

Local Notes From A Busy Week In Town

Hans Dale clerks for Larson and Cassem. Frank Wier of Eagle Grove visited last Sunday. Memorial Day was observed last Saturday. G A Shockley plans a brick yard soon and another hotel is talked about. Streets crowded with teams last Saturday. Ed Barber moved into the Allen house. An excursion to Clear Lake on the 7th via the Iowa Central Ry. Grace Sherman of Anamosa visiting. Street improvements underway. J Blakeslee poorly. L Holland went to Chicago on business. Sam Larson drilling a new well.

Hans Dale Larson and Cassem Frank Wier Eagle Grove G. A. Shockley Ed Barber Allen House Clear Lake Lowa Central Ry Grace Sherman Anamosa J. Blakeslee

United States Debt Figures May 1891 Monthly Update

The June 1 1891 aggregate interest bearing debt excluding Pacific railroad bonds stands at 610 529 120 with 1 647 505 in interest ceased debt. Non-interest bearing items total 395 845 601 and cash in treasury 538 190 649 giving a total debt including currency certificates of 1 546 215 875. Month to month debt decreased by 2 209 168 while debt less cash in treasury rose by 622 915 from April to May 1891.

United States Pacific Railroad National Bank Fund Treasury

Unveiling of Grant Statue at Galena Illinois

The late General Ulysses S. Grant statue will be unveiled in Galena Illinois on June 3 with ceremonies led by Chauncey M Depew of New York as orator. Mrs Grant is expected to attend. The Chicago and North Western Railway offers half price excursion tickets for June 2 and 3 return by June 4.

Iowa State Firemen’s Association Cedar Rapids Chicago & North-Western Railway Co General A. Grant Galena Ills Chauncey M. Depew New York

Annual Camp Meeting Of The Iowa Holiness In Des Moines

The Iowa Holiness Association holds its annual camp meeting in Des Moines from June 5 to 15. Leading workers from several states include Rev. Geo. D. Watson from Florida and Rev. J. A. Wood from California. George D. Elder of Oak Park Illinois leads services. accommodations and meals are arranged on site.

Iowa Des Moines Geo. D. Watson Fla J. A. Wood Calif M. L. Haney Kansas Geo. D. Eldercin Oak Park Iil Sorg T. G. Orwig Pleasant St John F. Ford

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Riks Kk. Wilson Chicago & North Western Railway Bmw Eon Ee Ene Aia Inne Sba Poe Norte Ra Anges Agae MDM Aeg Base J. Black Fred Munn Frank Lucas Henry McCarthy L. J. Read Key Sargent Ry Raynor Hubbard Wm. Hulett Morrison Sika A. H. Thayer Sae Eee Bertad m Miss Templin’s Jones Clinton E J. Loughran Tueway the Esterly Machine Com E. A. Kegley J Johnson John E. Haverley Lockwood Mr. Fowler Colfax Chas. E. Smith Neva O. G. Ash M. Greeley Esq Rawblitt The Intelligent Fred Lucas Bigelow & Smith Julian Hawthorne Grorey G. Tilden P. C. Compton Wood Working Company Geo. G. Tilden’s Gro. G. Tilden Bigelow & Smith's Charley Soper Saw I. A.C. Spence Bros Noah Webster Ames Public Schools Masonic Lodge Hoggatt’s St. John’s Day Frank Evens Masonic Haive O. G. Ashford Ashford Zenor Washington George G. Tilden’s Major Beck James Brooks Dr. Beaverley Javerne Nichols F. J. Douglass Wright Geyer Frances Nichols Aines Imperial Warren Township Ees Milford Township Layfayetteau Township Ohn M. Wells Anner Geewrness J. F. GillLespie Taos J. Miller Republican Conven T Evele H. R. Borp Story City A. L. Stuntz Elwoop FurNaAs the Park Lumber Yard Propr Ilas City Park Towa T. Zenor James McKee Reee County of of Guilf Mullen Beverly Paul McParlan Gilbert Binghams & Co Story Countyublican C. Ray Aurner Cuuyvsuuuh J.F. Reep Zearing, Iowa Campaign Register Tilden’s Hamilton’s Hamilton & Co J. L. Case Biingham & Co Thomas Gossard C. D. Bunce W. HL. Heacock Hamburg van Chamberlain G. W. O’brien C. W. McElyen Goble’s Goble South Side Main Street Bingcham & Co T. J. Kegley Tilden Bradbury J. H. Queal & Co John K. Davis Samau A. Davis Henry Wilson Sec’y Bookdmaan H. Wilson A. M. Perkins Kerr’s T. C. McClain Sweene Ican H. Stevens Cramblil Main Street Post and Sons of Veterans W. E. C. and Sons M. E. Church Oggel Beardshear E. S. Downs Faw Thorne Wm. Sahl Cor Abstract Books Smith & Son Chicago Sam Larson Maxwell & Son's Meal Rok Bescents George G Local Com Hodgson & Rich, Proors Main St A. ER. Banes Will Cry Sales OF Farmimple Mts Story County Bank Parley Sheldon B. J. As Best Insurance Union National Bank W.M. Gretley E. R. Chamberlain Third National Bank Valley National Bank J. A. Fitchpatrick L.dails J. F. Kintzley Prop Snow, Dennis & Shady B. A. Lockwood Bran BlossBuRg Coal M. Hemstreet
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