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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1884

Page

3

Local Ames Notices Record Chicago Trip and City Happenings

Ames community notes reveal visits to Chicago for the Republican National Convention with figures like Lynch and Clayton discussed. Local events include festivals, sales, marriages, lectures, school fundraising, and a June 13 school entertainment to fund an organ, with broad town coverage of residents and commerce.

Chicago Dick Oglesby Garden City Story County Lynch Mississippi Powell Clayton Arkansas National Committee Henderson Missouri

City council approves three acre park with $100 boost

Ames officials accept from CO and N W Land Co a ground east of Mr MacDowell s for a city park. The city appropriates 100 to improve. Arbor Day urged to beautify and make the park a county attraction.

CO. & N. W. Land Co

Fourth of July plans and local curiosities in Ames

A quirky Ames column muses on a dog incident and a prankish under dog motif. It debates if Ames will celebrate the Fourth of July and notes happiness over Maple Sugar sent from Western New York to Jon Stamp, praising its sweetness compared with local prices.

Jon Stamp New York Ames

Free Cure Restores Healthy Man in Mechanicsburg Ad

Mr E Springer of Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania reports lung fever and abscesses vanishing after using Dr King s New Discovery on a free trial. He credits three bottles with restoring health appetite and gaining 48 pounds. Call Herry Osterman s Drug Store for a free trial bottle. Y A Ballou of the Watchman notes focal city happenings during his town visit.

Mr. E. Springer Mechanicsburg Dr. King Herry Osterman's Drug Store P. Keator Henry Westerman Drug E. Store

Children Day Services at Pleasant Grove Chapel

Services organized by the M. B. Church take place tomorrow at 11 A M in Amesiat Opera Hall and again at 4 P M. The pastor D Thompson invites all, especially young people and children, to attend these events.

Prof. Knapp M. E. Church M. B Pleasant Grove Chapel Amesiat Opera Hall D. Thompson

Amazing Military Pageant to Draw Crowds in Dubuque

The Illinois Central Railroad offers special low round trip rates for a grand military event in Dubuque from June 16 to 20. Tickets valid on regular trains June 15 to 20, return by June 24. Participants include several noted artillery battalions, light cavalry units, Zouaves, National Rifles, Washington Guards, and many bands with plans for a large encampment.

Dubuque Illinois Central Railroad Grand Junction Tenn Sioux City Mona Ft. Omaha Ft. Snelling Washington New Orleans Milwaukee St. Louis Illinois Central J. F. Merry Manchester Iowa A. H. Hanson West

Attack on A K Webb law office shocks Madrid, Iowa

A mob of 40 to 75 men raided A K Webb’s law office on Second Street in Madrid, Iowa, destroying the front, plundering books and papers, and leaving the building and library damaged. The crowd dispersed toward the west after the acts, with losses estimated at 350 to 400 dollars. Webb was away in Des Moines at the time.

Madrid Boone Co A. K. Webb M. P. Webb Sheldahl Second Street A K. Webb Roe’s Hardware Woods Webb Des Moines Murphy Branch Hepburn’s

Quote on Parker's Gin and tonic as cure

A dated quotation claims Parker's Gin and tonic cured a cough neuralgia and a baby's dysentery at home. The speaker asserts the remedy proved effective, while the wife initially called him a fool.

Parker N. Y. Taylor

Proceedings of Story County Board June 1884 Session

The June 1884 proceedings show the Story County Board approving bridge fund payments for road and ditch work in Collins Franklin and Richland townships, granting alcohol permits for J B Hanson and Henry Westerman, allying tax refunds for Orson Child and J W Storm, and authorizing numerous claims and expenditures for road, ditch, and farm projects with adjournments through June 5. The minutes list claims approved and footnotes, with adjournment until June 16.

Hale Burgess Albert Jones Road Collins Township T. J. Miller Road Franklin Tnp Orson Child Franklin Two E. Thompkins Ames Henry Wilson Jr Franklin Anson Ersland Iwa Y Iwa Y To the County Poor Farm New Albany Richland Sherman A. E Palestine Township A. Ersland LaFayette J. B. Hanson Collins J. W. Storm Warren Township Ersland Richland Township Mary Stewart Nevada Milford Township Etinon Grant Township Accross East Indian Creek A. Hale Henry Westerman Em Fund Richland &E J. C. Lovell Board of Supervisors Story County F Newton Newton MD M Williams Perkin’s Bro’s Spring Martin & Seilers State Croker H Munk Do White & Gillespie Pauper W Boyd M Hunter Shearer Cha's Mead Porter Moleson Assasor Reno & van Peterson Story City Gretainger County Farm Gretsinger Wood Hammer Barstow Ja’s Sowers Wwe Hoyman Perkins Bro’s Snyder Hopins Marhal! Clark Hopkins Fee Bill Keef Starr Perkins Bro P Viland Mills & Co King Parrott & Son M Daugherty Ole O Roe T J Sowers John Adams A Allard Assenser Egbert Fidiar Geo M Barnes Shockiey K Banks Oliver Hill Anfin Ersland Michael Stewart EH Mudic R Banks Ringheim W Davis R Hays Clark C Allen Alderman & Son WOO Payne & Son John Evanson W Farrar MD King & Co John Kirkendall

Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Promises Thorough Health Effects

The advertisement claims the tonic produces thorough and permanent benefits, purging any lurking taint of scrofula from the body and expelling it from the system. It presents Sarsaparilla as a cure that dislodges hidden disease and cleanses the blood.

Ayer

Parker’s Ginger-Tonic Health Claim by New York Lawyer

Eight years of dyspepsia plagued a New York City lawyer, J Jerolomon, until Parker’s Ginger Ton ic allegedly restored him to full health. The testimonial attributes dramatic improvement to the tonic and urges others to try it.

Parker J. Jerolomon N. Y. City

Deputy Auditor Barnes Returns to Duties at Court House

F M Barnes deputy auditor, after long illness of his father, resumes duties at the court house. He will stay during Auditor McCarthy’s absence at the Chicago Convention Representative.

F.M. Barnes Court House McCarthy Chicago

To Tourists and Travelers Pond's Extract Ad Tip

An old health ad advises travelers to carry Pond's Extract for injuries and ailments when far from medical aid. It targets pedestrians rowers athletes and other active people praising quick relief from sprains bruises bites and swellings. A light anecdote follows about two children discussing a rodent's proximity and fear.

Texas town dances amid two killings sparks winter social

The Free Press reports two men shot dead in a Texas incident. The tragedy boosts civic resolve and the town plans weekly dances through the winter social season to revive morale.

Texas

Holsteins and Country Home to be Sold in Iowa City

A select herd of Holsteins famed for milk production and a well improved country home will be auctioned in Iowa City by Carey R. Smith Farm on June 18 and 19. No animals or kids are reserved.

Iowa City Carey R. Smith Ronmetny Omaha Cleveland Baitals Pittsburg New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Westinghouse Paschger Union Point East Lake Erie & Western Ry.ap G. W. Smith Ioomington

Child observes shoe sizes in Ames school scene

A small boy at an Ames school watches his mother button her shoes and asks about feet. He asserts his teacher’s feet are bigger. the mother clarifies she is larger, then the boy contradicts saying the teacher’s feet are the biggest above the shoes.

Ames School

Dr A M Lee Praises Athlophoros Cure Claims

Pomona Illinois physician Dr A M Lee reports a thorough cure in a NeuRalgia and Rheumatism case and endorses Athlophoros as a safe and effective remedy. He cites a last letter noting satisfaction with the treatment and its efficacy.

A. M. Lee Pomona Ill

Memorial Day Attendant Honors Son's Grave

Mr 8 A Daniels traveled from Topeka Kansas to decorate his son Frank Daniels tomb. Both served in Nevada unit towns First and Third Iowa. Frank wounded at Pleasant Hill during Red River campaign and died about a year later.

8. A. Daniels Topeka Kansas Frank Daniels Nevada Iowa Pleasant Hill Red River

Mowry to Loan Mortgage Offer in Iowa Farm Deal

J. A. Fitchpatrick of Nevada Iowa advertises farm mortgages at six percent annual interest with principal and interest payable in installments at borrower option.

J. A. Fitchpatrick Nevada Iowa

Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup Free Bottle Offer

Bosworth Co Drug store advertises free sample bottles of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, touted as a popular remedy for coughs and bronchitis. Regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar, drawing crowds to the shop.

Bosworth & Co Drug Store Dr. Bosanko L. M. Bosworth

Interest offer with additional payments noted

A. E. Lucas announces a 6 percent annual interest rate with optional extra payments. Nevada, October 23, 1933.

A. E. Lucas Nevada

Dr. Bosworth promotes cough remedy samples

An advertisement touts a supposed cure for coughs and chest soreness by L. M. Bosworth Druggist. It invites readers to ask neighbors about the product or try a free sample with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00.

Mortgage rates headline from J A Fitchpatrick

Farm mortgage notices highlight six percent annual interest offered by J A Fitchpatrick of Nevada Iowa. The notice emphasizes affordable lending and urges farmers to consider the opportunity for debt financing and capital growth.

Free trial bottle of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup

Worth and Co. druggists offer a free trial bottle to everyone suffering from coughs colds asthma consumption or any lung affection as a test of the remedy's effectiveness.

Worth & Co Dr. Bosanko Bosworth & Co L. M. Bosworth

Golden BLoop & Liver Tonic praised in testimonials

A collage of endorsements for MARSHS GOLDEN BLoop & Liver Tonic and GOLDEN BaLsaM for throat and lungs from Kansas City to Ames Iowa. Local vendors Bradley Templeton Shields Cook Frazer Frazee L M Bosworth sell the tonics paints and sewing machines. A county ditching bid and veterinary services are noted with dates and places.

John G Kansas, City Marsh T. W. Jones Independence Kelley Kan- Manon Bradley & Templeton Ames Iowa

Hawley Firm Dissolved and Ames Creamery Succeeds

The firm of H. B. Hawley & Co. dissolves by mutual consent and directs all accounts be paid to D. H. Brown or his agents. The Ames Creamery Co. will continue the business in the same manner as before.

H. B. Hawley & Co D. H.brown Ames Creamery Co

Estray Notice from Washington Township Iowa

Taken up by Frank Price in Story County Iowa a fifteen year old mare horse lame in left leg with a rope halter attached. The notice dates October 21st 1854.

Frank Price Washington Storyty Iowa

Classified Advertising Firms and Businesses Listing

A fragmented OCR listing shows numerous local businesses and professionals: attorneys, dentists, photography, general merchandise, banks, millinery, footwear, flour, hardware, clothing, markets, and billiards. Many names and firms appear with scattered spellings, indicating an extensive city directory snapshot.

Train Schedules and Freight Reflections at Montour

Rail timetable notes westbound and eastbound services including Atlantic Express, Pacific Express, and St Paul Des Moines routes. Mentions freight and way freight movements with times from early morning to evening. Includes passenger services to Montour and Hawarden with departures and destinations.

Atlantic Express Pacific Express Chicago Woong Vce Cessedensuesewears St. Paul Des Moines

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the Intelligencer J. R. Hays Mas. D. P. Mercorra Dr. Meredith A. H. Tuayen Erick Erickson Howard Inc Russell Miller Hans Amlund Gro. Lamperson M. Hemstereer Dre. Richmann Algona Tilden Barrell’s Ladies of the Baptist Church Simecns & Cook Ed. J. Cowles Emma L. Perry Brown E. W Dakotas Barrell the Congregational Church GP Shields & Cook Wynn Rainbolt Kingsbury N. A Ts" Frazee’s Opera House BE. Turner Esq B. Frazer, Jeewler BiLopertz & Smith Marshalltown Frazee’s TH Ladies Sewing Sewing Society The Congregational Church GD. E. Dix W. H. Wynn John H. Voss Clara DeLorm Douglas Avenue Blodgett & Smith I. B. Frazer Shielps & Cook Tax Congregational Sunday School Messrs Humphrey Grant Twp Messrs. Stevens Nourse Shields Duncan Ricw Harp Jones B. P. Biepsary Alden Gib Pray J. L. Stevens Farrenico del Maxwell Del Ben Birdsall Alden Dimes Rathbone Mr. Birdsall Opera Hall Thompson Minnie Reed Lucia di Lammernoor Mamie Wynn Leen Effie ‘Thomas Lula Wright Scott Bradford Bertha Soper Ischner Eva Starr Ac Ees St. Michaels Roscoe Miller Flying Jim Clara West Wee We Demont Bisbee C. D Blake Sleeping Beauty Claudio Amilton Annabelle Effie Thomas Violetta Hattie Weld Zoe Abbie Perry Corkumeee Karl Granger Pickle Fred Pe Coddle Flor Parkhill Sanford Aap Som Edla Cook Cena Thayer King Lovejoy Frank Haverly Neen Rosemond Rose Erb Prince Dareall Bernice Sheldon Sherman McCartne Minnie Princess Herman— Fred Hemstreet Maggie Bigelow Lillie Paxton Della Jones Graciense Hattie Fitchpatrick Flora Cramblett Allie Thomas Poerncs Lillie Brown Clerk Smith Homer M. Hill Carrie M. Lovell W. N. Straw Drucilla Hand Fred T. Horton Rose B. Storm Geo. H. Clark Dora Bonebrake Jno Johnson Nellie F. Tegland A. L. Kioster Anna Englebrinson Henry H. Fatland Anna J. Severade T. S. Henryson Julia Erickson W. P. Hale Addie B. Leftingwell J. E. White Mary E. Taylor Voss Harmond’s Mill Queensbery Mother Earth Anamosa Geddes Y.A. Ballou the Watchman Seasion Attest C.G. McCarthy R Deering James KR Brown John O Severeid Geo Stitzel Bowman Zearing Major Wells Prof. Burnham Deland Maxwell & Son Buckien Buckingham Medical Science Wright & Ives B. Feazex Joan H. Queat & Co American Express Co J. A. Forchpatrick Cea Giason Sisson & Gheen Ali College Veterinary Hospital Shields & Cook Frazer’s Warrant & Ives Averill A. Ersland County Supor Bosworth & and Ed H. B. Hawley G. H. Brown May C. €. Turner LAW and Notary Fa Uoe Bigelow & Huntington Awe Stevens’ New Building Geo. A. Underwood U. S Union Bank Webb Brothers Cc. W. Allen Gil.bert H. M. Templeton PI Sician Er. Awpra G. A. Ps NAN and Burgeon Ama Hutchineon C. A. Beverly Hema Ipathic Church New York House Chas. E. Hunt West House T. C. McCall Real Estate and Loan Parma Joe Davin Ofimes Ames Business Directory Attorneys At Law D. McCarthy Stevens & Hays Geo A. Omewend A. Moses Rees P. G. A. Meredith Chas. Hunt Veteering B. & Crambhll G. F. Simmons K. G. Cook General Merchandise Bigelow & Huntington Bradley & Paxton Thomas Bros. & Soper Bank of Iasne Despr Sit Union National Bank of Ames D. B. Dix A. J. Sweeney T. K. Soper Ames Flouring Mills Henry Met “Thy Bingham & Co Wright & Iv Ae K. W. Brown A. Lightner Benj. Read In. Queal & Co D. Eeenh Wilson Cook & Shields T.C. Hetland Cunview Elleiee S. Paxton Billiards McDowell J. Graves G. Winneay Chicago & Northwestern R’y Waukegen MM. E. Wilcox Ames, Iowa J. A. Savitts P. B. Butter Onstreet Lake Erie & Western RY Paynes Belta Cnn Enne HE. P Elmira Ky Ay Garden Growth Aean Tea Co P.O Vesey St Feo Troe & Ce Maine Hue Crative H. C. Wilkinsox &, CO New Y
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