Story County Republican Caucus Seeks Delegates in June Convention
Story county holds a public meeting to convene on Saturday June 8 1878 at the Se ay for acting delegates to the State and Congressional conventions. A caucus on Friday June 7 will set representation two per township plus one delegate per 50 votes over 25 for 1877. Counties list townships Collins Franklin Grant Howard Indian Creek LaFayette Lincoln Milford Nevada New Albany Palestine Richland Sherman Union Warren Washington.
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Aecane
Seay
Des Moines
Frank T. Campbell
Collins
Franklin Grant
Howard Indian Creek
LaFayette
Lincoln Milford
Nevada
New Albany
Palestine
Richland Sherman
Union
Warren Washington
Story County
Republican Central Committee
Jxo. Warrs
Ames City Notices and Store Advertisements Take a Local Turn
City schools announce closure for summer in two weeks. Local ads show stock at New York Store and Thomas Soper & Son. Various goods feature new barbed wire, fabrics, boots, jewelry repair, and groceries. A severe storm impacts Story City trains and strawberry crops. a ladies society hosts a strawberry and ice cream festival with ticket details.
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Congregational Society
Galvanized Barbed Wire Stock at Boyd and Chapman
Boyd and Chapman report a car load of galvanized barbed wire available for purchase. They also continue selling Glidden and plain wires for various fencing needs.
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Boyd & Chapman
Rovens Moves Shoe Shop to North Street Room
A W Rovens moves his shoe shop from Sopers building to the north side of the street into the room formerly occupied by Peterman the barber. Mr Rogers is a reliable worker and stays at his shop during business hours.
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A. W. Rovens
Soper
Peterman
Mr. Rogers
Axpares
Free Lecture by Prof Bessey on Localities in Cambridge
Prof Bessey delivers a free lecture on Localities in Cambridge before the Cliolian Society in the College Chapel on Saturday evening June 15. All are invited to attend. Also reports from Mineral Point Wisconsin describe a brother of William Clark losing buildings and stock in a tornado. a Richmond Missouri tornado injures Fred Lerbman, a former Ben Read employee.
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Bessey
Cambridge
Cliolian Society
College Chapel
Mineral Point
Wisconsin
William Clark
Richmond
Missouri
Fred Lerbman
Ben Read
Delegate Convention Tends Quiet in Story County
Story County delegates gather in Nevada for tomorrow's convention amid minimal campaign activity. The speaker notes predict a calm event with little excitement or organized effort for any candidate.
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Story County
Nevada
Ed Monroe Plans Pilgrimage to Black Hills for Claim Deals
Ed Monroe intends a Monday trip to the Black Hills to settle claims he and Mr. Soper left there. The prospects hinted at rich rewards for digging prompted the journey to decide on dispositions.
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Black Hills
Monroe
Mr. Soper
Carriage Accident Causes Minor Injuries In Country Drive
Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Alex Duff and Mrs. A J Bain were in a country drive when the carriage king bolt failed, breaking the fore wheel and throwing both women to the ground. Mrs. Bain suffered a slight injury, while both escaped serious harm.
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Alex Duff
A. J. Bain
Note Crematory. Ben Read prepares a meat smoking furnace
Ben Read has built a rear market structure resembling a crematory furnace and plans to smoke meat in it for public consumption. The facility will hold more than a car load of meats at once.
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Nota Crematory
Ben Read
Pennsylvania
Dr. LeMoyne
Census Returns Mark Joyful Family Expansions
The families of Fiynn Guernsey and Ed Monroe welcomed an heir each, both ten pounds. Guernsey has been visibly joyful since the news, while Monroe was in the city last week open to celebrations with friends.
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Fiynn
The Great Iowa Storm Floods Farmlands
A severe storm hit Saturday night and lingered until Sunday morning, dropping heavy rain and flooding low lands. The downpour created widespread crop damage and left roads into town largely impassable, with many fields resembling lakes.
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Iowa
The Happy Family and Sabbath School Meeting Note
A Wetchman column attacks the Republican party in Story county as a happy family in need of dissension. It contrasts with the Greenbackers who have at least one ambitious member. The Sabbath school workers met in the Congregational church last Saturday and re-elected the sect for the next quarter. Rev Reynolds described Babylon and Cyrus. Next meeting is at the Methodist church on Saturday evening June 8. Jxo, J. Bousquet Secretary.
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Wetchman
Story County
Association of
Congregational
Mr. Reynolds
Babylon
Cyrus
Alt the Methodist Church
Jxo
J. Bousquet
How Eldora Zerald Club Procures Lager
The Eldora Zerald discusses a local beer club where about twenty members each contribute two dollars for twenty checks. Beer is stored in barns and out-houses and members redeem a check for a glass when thirsty, with checks honored by any present person.
Law suits moved to outside courts for trial
Story County now hosts Boone county cases against Geo E Jones and his bondsmen. Defendants requested transfers and the first bond amount was moved to Story county. Authors condemn local cliques and rings and pledge to pursue the suits to the bitter end despite delay.
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Story County
Boone County
Geo E. Jones
Bridges Swept Away Across Skunk and Indian Rivers
The report lists replacements for washed out bridges near Story City and Cambridge with costs ranging from 200 to 1500 dollars. It notes several other crossings and grade rebuilds needed to restore county travel, signaling a large overall expense.
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Skunk
Lafayette
Howard
Story City
Cambridge
Iowa Centre
Des Moines Delegation Misses Train Camped Overnight
The Tuk Des Moines delegation to the Mazon faced a missed Northwestern Road train at Ames and was forced to stay the night. Par rish served as Chaplain during the delay while Crom remained unable to sleep at the hotel.
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Tuk
Des Moines
Mazon.ie Grand Lodge
Ames
Parrish
Crom
State Register
McCormick Victorious At Highland Binder Exhibition
The McCormick company led a grand exhibition at Highland Illinois showing self binders in green rye and wheat. Participants included McCormick Marsh and Osborne, with the McCormick winning decisively in cutting binding and clean work. Five McCormicks were sold on the field.
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McCormick
Highland
Linois
Marsh
Osborne
Visiting Friends and Local Political Moves Noted
Mrs. Ben Read visits friends in town. Judge Hawley of Fort Dodge, candidate for district judicial honors, was in the city Tuesday afternoon. A. J. Harvey of Ft. Ann NY becomes Mr. Lucas’ cashier as Chamberlain retires. Mrs. L. H. Bingham and Mrs. J. S. Little start a Wisconsin visit, with trips to Evansville and Sharon. Rev. G. G. Perkins attends a Congregational convention in Council Bluffs.
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Hawley
Fort Dodge
A. J. Harvey
Ft. Ann
New York
Lucas
Chamberlain
L. H. Bingham
J. S. Little
Wisconsin
Bingham
Evansville
Little
Sharon
G. G. Perkins
Council Bluffs
Fourth of July plans in Sheldahl led by local committee
The town of Sheldahl organizing a Fourth of July celebration with a military company. At a June 4 meeting at the schoolhouse a committee of arrangements was appointed with Oleg Nelson as chairman A R Ersland as secretary and Solan Bryan as treasurer. A Cannon's roar will signal the festivities inviting Ames families to attend.
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Sheldahl
Oleg Nelson
A. R. Ersland
Solan Bryan
Sirring Bou
Change in Bank Arrangements and Retirement of Cashier
Arrangements are made for a July first business and clerical change. E R Chamberlain, cashier at Wm. D. Lucas Bank for nearly seven years, will resign to join William Clark in business. Chamberlain seeks rest while Lucas must fill the vacancy with Ry, a long trusted employee, hoping Chamberlain’s health improves.
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E. R. Chamberlain
Wm. D. Lucas’ Bank
William Clark
Chamberlain
Subterfuge in Watchman Circulation Questioned
The Watchman under current management reportedly issued about 1,500 copies in a county leading newspaper to claim the largest circulation. The piece suggests outsides were printed elsewhere and hints at political influence behind the claim, contrasting with the rival Iwretticexcen which publishes more reading matter.
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the Watchman
Chicago
Storm floods town as oldest resident recalls fearsome night
Kelley Iteme reports a Saturday night storm that drove families to shelter in stores and cellars. M C Stevens and kin fled to a store while RK Shields describes the journey by night train through flooded tracks. Walnut Creek headwaters flooded the road for 20 rods but caused no major damage. Strawberries sell for 18 cents a quart as Mrs Porter visits from Jones county.
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M. C. Stevens
RK. P. Shields
Des Moines
Walnut Creek
Nevada
Porter
Jones County
Thieves in Limbo Suspect Jarvis Farm Theft Ring
Story County officers traced stolen clothing and cigars found buried in a hog pen to Geo Jarvis after a tip from his son George. The loot matched items stolen from Mr Adams in Cole weeks earlier. Fred Klump, jailed, admitted to more thefts and the gang’s bogus money production. deputies recovered boots from M Stevens and revealed other hideouts.
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Story County
Banks
F. L. Ogden
Jarvis
Geo. Jarvis
George
Fred Klump
M. ©. Stevens
Kelly
Tyler
Tun County Board Proceedings Report
The Tun County Board has sat through the week since Monday and will continue tomorrow. The session handles granting licenses equalizing assessments hearing improvement petitions and planning bridge replacements washed away by the recent freshet.
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Tun
St. Matthew's Mission Organized at Skinner Home
At a friends meeting for the Epis copal Mission a permanent group named St. Matthew's Mission was formed. C. K. Skinner elected Warden Prof. J. K. Macomber treasurer and Prof. T. E. Pope secretary. Rev. J. Percival retained as missionary.
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St. Matthew's Mission
Friends of the Episcopal Mission
C .K. Skinner
C. K. Skinner
J. K. Macomber
T. E. Pope
Sheldahl Items Preview Local Appointments and Trades
Weather boosts spirits as A C McCracken returns as constable replacing Moore. Kelley reports claim of best blacksmiths, but John Barmann opens a shop in town. Dr Hopkins’ young child ill but recovering. Bagwill and Freud renovate and stock a new hardware firm. Snider and Miller install Patent Process milling machinery ready to operate. Farmers urged to haul wheat for trials as local flour distribution investigates markets. Geo Strong, hog merchant, carts a new buggy with black ponies.
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A.C. McCracken
Story County
Moore
Kelley
John Barmann
Hopkins
Bagwill & Freud
Geo. Strong
Watchman to Sell Paper as Greenback Organ
The Watchman reports solid first quarter finances under current management and announces its sale. It will remain politically independent, publish notices for all parties, and continue advocating the pure greenback doctrine while offering the office material and goodwill to buyers.
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Greenbackers
National
Story County
Watchman
Mayors Council Advances Town Drainage Plan
At a May 23 special meeting all members attended and Ordinance No. 45 passed as the incipient step to drain the business district. The council aims to build part of the sewer this year and extend it across the street and both directions next year.
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Underwood
Huntington
Read
Clark
Hirsh
Boyd
Barnes & Stemnbaugh
van Dusen
W. D. Lucas
Stevens
Isaac Black
Lucas
Black
Ames
Onondaga Street
Inventiouncer
Iowa
G. A. Uxplawoon
Local Farm Equipment Dealers Advertise Harvest Machinery and Tools
Nevada Iowa merchants promote Buckeye and Walter A Wood farming implements. Offers include threshing and mowing machines from J C Mitchell and S H Shelly Co plus sewing machines, corn plows, and binders. Prominent boot and shoe shop Horton's emphasizes low prices. 1878 harvest items advertised with multiple dealers.
Fence building with 8 H Shelly and Co offer
Panties wishing to build a fence are advised to call on 8 H Shelly & Co who promise a cheap durable and strong fence and invite visitors to be convinced.
New Millinery Goods Arrive Weekly at Mrs. Hamilton Store
Mrs. Hamilton announces fresh millinery arrivals each week and invites customers to compare prices and quality. The ad highlights J.C. Mitchell's Warehouse in Nevada offering the largest stock of implements in Central Iowa, urging shoppers to inspect before buying elsewhere.
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Nevada
Iowa
J.C. Mitchell
Ware
Machinery sales urged before harvest with written contracts
The notice warns that buyers of J. C. Mitchells machines should secure one before harvest by written contract. Demand may exceed supply. It also endorses 8 H Shelly & Co as acting in farmers interests and describes forthcoming machinery made of wrought iron of top quality.
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S. H. Shelly & Co
J. C. Mitchell
8. H. Shelly & Co
Chain of whispered rumors ends at Chaney's Bakery
A tangled chain of hearsay links many individuals to a belief about a public matter. The notice asserts readers must buy bread and other baked goods at Chaney's Bakery, highlighting the spread of the tale and the bakery as the end point.
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C. ©. Rice
A. D. Skillman
M. Kenzie
Jessie Lyons
Jule Smith
8. B. Chase
Billy Woods
A. J. Hanchett
Maggie Mitchell
Lydia Thompson
W. F. Storey
L. C. Oulmann
Lot
Evaris
Henry Ward Beecher
Chaney's
Sweeney Misses Offer New Millinery at Reduced Prices
The Misses Sweeney announce weekly arrivals to their large stock of millinery and fancy goods. They invite competition while marking greatly reduced prices for cash purchases for the next thirty days. Brick block near the elevator.
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Sweeney
Prairie Corn Sheller Sells in Story County
The Prairie Sheller, advertised by W G Wright, is described as the lightest strongest and most durable hand corn sheller. It auto adjusts to ear size shells cleanly without cob damage and shells more corn per time than rivals, available at Wrights in Story county.
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W.G. Wright
Story County
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