Republican Delegate Convention At Nevada Iowa 1879
The Story County Republican delegates meet in the Courthouse Nevada on Saturday June 7 1879 at 11 a m to elect delegates for the State Nominating Convention in Des Moines June 11. Township caucuses urged and representation listed by township with base two delegates each plus one for every 50 votes over 25 for Hull in 1878. A mix of local notices follows including farm shipments, court terms, and a note on a Baptist festival with receipts near sixty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Courtouse
Nevada
Elant
Des Moines
J. A. T. Hull
Towa
John R. Hays
Children of Congregational church enjoy juvenile social at Mrs A C Thomas
The Tux little folk of the Congregational church and society held a gala juvenile church sociable at Mrs A C Thomas's residence on Tuesday evening. Over sixty children attended and sang joyfully while mothers and aunts watched. Ice cream and cakes were served as the hosts provided a generous welcome before the children returned home content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church and Society
A. C. Thomas
Ames
Republicans of Washington caucus at Ames office
Porsuaxr called the Washington township Republicans to a May 28 caucus at W. M. Greeney’s Ames office. D. A. Bigelow chaired. H. McCarthy elected chairman and Jno. Watts secretary. Eight delegates were chosen to attend the Nevada County Convention on the 7th lnst. Delegates: D. A. Bigelow, Dan McCarthy, W. D. Lucas, E.R. Chamberlain, C. A. Nowlan, C. G. McCarthy, Jno. Watts, J. G. Drey. Delegates at the convention empowered to cast full township vote. Meeting adjourned. Jno. Warts Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Nowlan
C. G. McCarthy
Jno
Watts
J. G. Drey
Warts
Miss Dudley Recovers From Illness. Mayor Moves In
Miss Dudley the college music teacher has been ill for several days but is rapidly regaining health. Mrs Beal cares for Dudleys classes during her absence. The Mayor and family have moved into J L Stevens residence while Mr B and family stay as boarders at the homestead. Mrs Abbie Drake has been sick ten days but is convalescing. Rev Mr Perkins and Mrs Perkins have been absent since Wednesday attending the Congregational Association in Grinnell. Return time for Mr Perkins is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dudley
Beal
J. L. Stevens
Abbie Drake
Butter prices and creamery plans for Iowa farmers
Fort Dodge Gazette agricultural editor Coffin reports New York butter prices rising for good article but overall western butter market shifting to cheese makers. He cites Sac City pioneer Washington Allen with creamery work and notes creamery butter today in Iowa sells for about 17 cents versus 5 to 9 cents for common.
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Coffin
Fort Dodge
Washington Allen
Sac City
Ames money package missing after rehearsal walk
A brown paper money package containing bills and silver was lost between Ames and the college area after a rehearsal. The Ander was urged to return it to the West Hotel for a reward. The scene shifts to a romantic moment as dialogue and nature imagery accompany the lanterned night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Ander
West Hotel
Self car coupler by E R Hollenbeck a potential aid to rail safety
E R Hollenbeck of Denison formerly Ames night operator has patented an automatic self coupling device and adjustable draw bar. It claims to work on any grade or curve with any car and bar, reducing hand coupling injuries. A test will prove practicality and merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Hollenbeck
Denison
Ames
R. BR
R. R. Men
The Crops Promise Large Story County Harvest
Farmers in Story County face a very favorable season with record acreage and abundant rainfall. Small grains stand thick, corn grows rapidly, weeds are controlled, and tame grasses are maturing, signaling an ample crop across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Ames Lodge Visit to Boone for Order Entertainment
Delegation from Ames lodge No. 166 with Prof. Macomber Dr. Beverly C. B. Russ Charles Soper and C. E. Taylor attended a special invitation and banquet in Boone at the Twin City Lodge No. 120A Odd Fellows Hall. The visit included dinner, tours, a six o'clock procession, a city hall supper, toasts and addresses before returning home by midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United Workmen
Twin City
A. W
Boone
Ames Lodge No
Macomber
Beverly
C. B. Russ
Charles Soper
C. E. Taylor
Boone Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Boone, Jefferson and
Ames
Ames Lodge
Roll of Punctuality for May 1879
The list records punctual scholars across school departments for May 1879. High School includes Albert Medley. Grammar Department lists Lottie Gilbert Rosa Bartlett Mary Perkins Winnie Starr. Intermediate includes Gertrude Wynn Albert Perkins Fred Hemstreet North Intermediate Frankie Merideth Emery Anderson Marshall Tapper Marion Stratten Willie Shockley John Doggatt Mary Doggatt May Hopkins Emma Usher Emilie Perkins Etta McGuire Lenora Mc Guire Lillie Peterman Luella Stratten Nira DeLorme Bettie Nichols Blanche Soper Alice LaSuer Annie Hemsatreet. North Primary lists Carrie Chaney Galen Tilden Elverda Garretson Maud Marshall Fred Soper Cliff Andruss Maggie Boyd Cutts Bousquet John Beyrn Blanche Tupper Hattie Perkins Katie Elliott Rosa Peterson Howard Lucas Minta Tilden Birdie Thomas. South Primary lists Eddie Doggett Charlie LeValley Edith Boyd Ernest Warden Margie Watts Lydia Watts Simon Stratton Effie Saints Ira Bartlett Sarah Anderson Rose Helmstreet Frankie Lucas. South Intermediate lists Nettie Shelly Bertie Bisbee Alice Peterman Hattie Weld Mary Kelley Bill Starr Dora Peterman Hattie Bosquet Miria Giddings Mabel Lucas Effie Thomas Charlie Stambough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Peterman
Luella Stratten
Nira DeLorme
Bettie Nichols
Blanche Soper
Alice LaSuer
Annie Hemsatreet
North
Carrie Chaney
Galen Tilden
Elverda Garretson
Maud Marshall
Fred Soper
Cliff Andruss
Maggie Boyd
Cutts Bousquet
John Beyrn
Blanche Tupper
Hattie Perkins
Katie Elliott
Rosa Peterson
Howard Lucas
Minta Tilden
Birdie Thomas
South
Eddie Doggett
Charlie LeValley
Edith Boyd
Ernest Warden
Margie Watts
Lydia Watts
Simon Stratton
Effie Saints
Ira Bartlett
Sarah Anderson
Rose Helmstreet
Frankie Lucas
Mabel Lucas
Effie Thomas
Charlie Stambough
A Husband's Explanation and a Car Metaphor
A humor piece explains why husbands often stop showing affection after courtship, using a Columbus Avenue anecdote where a husband likens catching the car to rekindling attention. The tale ends with the husband resuming his calm evening, cigar, and book. The excerpt notes the Odebolt Reporter shifting to align with Republican principles over third parties, urging Union support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canseur
Columbus Avenue
Canseller
Boston Transcript
Odebolt
Greenback Party
Republican Party
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R. R
DD. M
Geave Anne
Des M
Dee
de Moines
Callanan
Chicago & North West
Smart
B. Atkins
Gen's Ticket Agt. Co
N. Ww. R
Chan
Atlantic Express
Acco
Fairchild
Ysician
Iowa
Booth’s Block
Ofice
Bradley & Templeton
West
U.S
A. Meredits
Tilden & MacLain’s Rug Store
A. M
Onondaga Street
E. D. Andruss
West House
U. W
Poet Office
K. Macomper
M. W. Co
Meben
Honader
John L. Stevens
Lucas’ Bank
Rainbolt & Barnes
Greeley
Geo. W. OY
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Yer & Fitshpatrick
Asse
United States
Fitchpatrick
Astice OF Peace
Ames, Lowe
Onondags Street
D. Thon Peon
T.C. McCall
McCall & Thompson, AW
Lows
A. B. Laces
Fitchpatrick & Lucas, Raminers OF
Story County Abstract Books
Story Co. Lows
Nichols A Maxwell
VERY
Fezd
Deseines
AL. Valdin
Peterman
Bingham & Co's
Home News
Indian Creek
la Fayette
Lincolnn
Milford
New Albany
Palestine
Lieedna Es
Teeeree
Joux Watts
Tus
Mesers, Waoxyen & Sexaver
Ankeny
Chicago
N. W
Istettickx
Tyre
Tae
District Court
McKenzie
Mitchell
P. L. Porter
Nuubson
P. L. Pontes
L. Overes
Franklin Township
George H. Thayer
M. BE. Church
Shiloh
Mey
Bourbonett & France
Thomas & McLain
Boschees German
Boschee
J. J- Bousquet & Co
Sulon
Congregational Church
Mm Cessell
Cologne
Grant Township
Enterprise School House
D.N. Maxwell
Ames, Iowa
G. Ross
C. Lamb & Sons
Clinton
D. Norman
Main Street
I. D. Norman
Ag’t
W. M. Greeley
Lucas & Greeley
Europe
Old World
A.J. Harvey
William Hulett
Old Stand
Patent Office Pension Office Agent
Frazier
Owa
the Grocer
Tlwads
THEM
STAT
Pelesaly
Universal Lunch Room
Hemstreet’s
Chaney
M. HemsTreer
Bradley
Rio
E'Lour
Thayers
City Bakery
Nuts. &c. Choice
J. J. Bousquet
Elulee
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Onondaga and
Douglass Streets
Chicago & Northwest Rilway
Great West
Northwest
Chicago, Council Bluffs & Cal
Sioux City
Dubuque
Frrenparnicx & Lucas Opera
Canton
Binenam & Co
Ives
Bessey
S. Mas
Harrin Lasure
Ames Iowa
Parker
Veterinary Hospital
The
Agricultural College
J. J. Bousquet & Co
W. Johnson
W. S. Johnson's
Lucas and Greeleys Bank Ames
Bua Jostra Larr
John Elliott
Hugh Compton
Times
Onondaga St
William Elsie
Ambes
Anet
H. S. Goble
Readi Ne
Westinghouse
Bet ““Gacae
Net
Comapa, &c
Soi
W. J. Stennett
Chicago, Hil
Marvin Hughit
New York
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