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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1885
Page
5
R W Ballard of Story City announces candidacy for County Supervisor subject to Republican County Convention decision dated May 11th 1885.
During a Tuesday storm a lightning strike hit A. Johnson’s stable in Franklin Township destroying the structure and killing a span of horses. The M. E. Sunday school will observe Children's Day on Sunday June 7 at the Opera Hall with preaching at 11 am and children's services at 4 pm. All are invited.
Heavy rainstorms caused substantial damage with inundated low lands and multiple lightning strikes. The wet conditions led to flooding and related harm across affected areas.
VIVALDO of the Watchman is the sole editor in Story County able to endure the cost of the editorial excursion to Oregon and Washington Territory. He plans to bring a spirit lamp for comfort during the journey.
In nearly every city and village Memorial services were held on Saturday last with business houses closed. The day was widely devoted to exercises marking a growing national holiday, especially in the North.
Gen. Given visited Ames and joined a social greeting with soldiers. the Post Drum Corps performed and Josiah the Mexican War drummer played on a tenor drum. Memorial Day services occurred in Story County with graves decorated and addresses given. Cambridge, Nevada, Union and Maxwell held services. Gen. Geddes delivered a notable address. Also noted are medical and wedding anniversaries with local gifts and tributes.
Vivaupo of the Watchman is charged with weekly pilgrimages to Ames to solicit business at lower rates than he charges Nevada patrons. Ballou is described as a roaming thief damaging local business, with pleas for equal treatment of Nevada merchants and printers.
Virginia ad copy urges men to avoid thin hair and bald spots, claiming Parker's Air Balsam restores fullness and gloss, preventing female marriage hesitancy and employer bias, touting extensive praise from users.
A collection of brief local items lists pension awards for A K Bone and E M Wilkinson, relocation notes for District Attorney Stevens, social visits and memorial day activities in Story City Ames Nevada Marshalltown and Des Moines, a Republican convention date, church society meetings, school principal pay, and local business updates on tile works and purchases.
Word spread that a team belonging to Mr. W. H. Beadle was driven northeast from Ames into Hardin County. Authorities suspect an underground network of horse thieves operating in Iowa.
Miss Maggie Mitchell traveled to Kearney Nebraska Monday morning to visit her sister Mrs Albert Lucas. She plans a two week absence and will stop to see her parents and sisters at Mapleton on the return trip.
D. E. Drx offers a new line of neck wear for ladies and children along with scarfs for hats and necks, silk gloves and mitts, hosiery, corsets, and underwear. The shop promises all the latest styles in millinery at lowest prices.
Jackson, the liniment man from Quincy Illinois, has been in Iowa and now appears in a six column advertisement in the Intelligencer. His Ames debut replaces some regular ads but is temporary while his liniment gains a wide reputation.
Dispatches report wide observance of Decoration Day with reverent tributes to Civil War dead. In Bloomington Illinois Gen Logan delivered an oration to a crowd of veterans at Dudley's theater, praising living soldiers and recalling war memories.
Real estate transfers reported by H L Carrells Abstract and Loan Agency Nevada Iowa list several transfers. Names include John Hansell Randlet Amos E Hixne John A Smay Utterback Adaline Paynelot Milwaukee Land Co Ole L Hatteberg with lots blocks and prices noted.
T H Jackson the Common Sense Liniment man, known in western states, is in Ft. Dodge for a two week stay to introduce his remedy. He displays an anatomy museum in Berry store room showing horse bone diseases and cures. Headquarters are in Quincy Illinois with a growing multi state business. Stockmen are urged to visit Berry block to see testimonials and products.
State Surv AKEKRs invites Northern Iowa superintendents to Lake Okoboji July 6 13 for a joyful excursion. Rev E C Moulton of Ames former New Hampton pastor may deliver a Sunday sermon, promising a rich treat if he consents. New Hampton Courier.
The article warns of an outbreak of severe bowel complaints in several regions including Long Island and the south. It urges preparation for summer and touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a pleasant, effective cure sold by druggists in 2, 50 cent, and dollar bottles.
Last week a cab house fire at the Lockwood elevator threatened the facility but was extinguished with little damage. No injuries are reported and investigators are reviewing the incident at the storage complex.
A brother of Mr. George Wheeler of this place, living at Arlington freights near Chicago, was struck by lightning and killed instantly during Tuesday’s storm. We invite local business owners needing job work to patronize our office, a standing invitation to all.
Lucien Rogers, son of the Marshalltown superintendent, drowned in the Iowa River Saturday evening. The 12 year old boy’s body had not yet been recovered at the last reports.
A special meeting of the Dorcas amg age is to be held at Mrs. Ben Read’s residence on Wednesday June 10 at three o’clock. All members urged to attend if possible by order of the Vice President.
The report notes Mr. John Kilmarten, descendant of Mr. and Mrs. M. Roberts, receiving an heir from his wife. It describes the great grandfather marching a full 28 inch military step and a foot over, with no stubbing of toes.
Washington Township shows 821 residents, down 339 from five years earlier with assessor Mr Templeton reporting no omissions. Ames hosts 1,317 residents, up 164, while the county total reaches 17,511, up from 16,906 five years ago.
The Congregational Foreign Mission ary Society Ames Annex to the W B M will hold its regular meeting on the second Friday of the month at 3 pm in the Reading Room. The June 12 topic is China. Secretary C C Wheeler invites all to attend.
To the Citizens of Ames and vicinity. For the financial aid and cordial assistance rendered us on Memorial Day in paying our annual tribute to our deceased comrades of the late war, we return you our grateful acknowledgments. May memories of the heroic struggle for National Sovereignty and Universal Liberty remain fresh in the hearts of our people. May the flag of our country never be lowered to treason, but elevated to unity, fraternity and loyalty. Ellsworth Post No. 30 G. A. R. Ames Iowa.
The Opera Hall was densely packed for Memorial services and many could not hear Mr Pray speak due to persistent in and out movement by attendees and crying babies. The writer laments public audience rudeness and urges better etiquette in public gatherings.
Letters from Illinois and Iowa stock men praise T H Jacksons Common Sense Liniment for horses. Testimonials cite cures of back strains, barbed wire cuts, contracted feet, lame shoulders, and swollen legs with repeated fitful use. The notes date between 1883 and 1583 and mention various stable names and towns in Iowa, Illinois, and Kentucky.
Pupils from High School stage an entertainment Friday evening at Opera Hall with recitations instrumental and vocal music. Primary pupils Margaret Fairchild and Harry Maxwell will recite. Miss Nona McFadden directs music with Dr. Meredith assisting. Admission ten cents.
Historic advertisement highlights Castoria for infants children and mothers as a comforting remedy passed through generations. The message emphasizes cradle to childbearing stages with Castoria as a constant. It presents a nostalgic slice of medical marketing from a past era.
I offer my residence at a very low price to effect a sale. The house is modern with seven rooms and closets, a new cellar and cistern, two cow houses, coal shed, and more. It is one of the handsomest homes around and can be bought now.
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