Ames Iowa Market and Goods Advertisements Trade Notes
A collage of local ads and notices from Nevada Iowa events includes farm implements from Slingerland and J.C Mitchell, hats from Towe y Edwards, millinery from Mrs Wray, harnesses from Gozre Praven, and cultivation tools from S H Shelly Co. It notes school board meeting next Monday and district court sessions, with prices and discounts for various goods and services. The war in Europe affects grain prices while H P McLain and others promote bargains and improvements in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
H. Shelly & Co
Summer wear fabrics offered by Torxy and Epwanps in Nevada Iowa
The item notes a fine line of summer fabrics including piquee in cord check lace and brocaded stripe cvvisses jaconets Victoria lawn pongees alpacas and cashmeres in light shades. Cambridge Methodists plan a new church with a building committee that has already secured 1500 dollars and will push construction quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torxy & Epwanps
Nevada
Iowa
Tus Methodists of
Cambridge
Advertising circulars and print goods offered
A printer offers Lorresueans noteheads billheads statements and various blanks including envelopes posters catalogs and circulars printed workmanlike at reasonable rates. Estimates on large or email orders are cheerfully furnished.
State v Walker Compton Kintzley Young indictment
The grand jury returned a bill of indictment in the case of the State against James Walker Hugh Compton Jono Kintzley and W H Young. The defendants will be tried separately. Compton's case was called at 10 a m yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walker
Hugh Compton
Jono Kintzley
W. H. Young
Compton
Thayer Opens Ice Cream Season With New Line
Thayer begins manufacturing his delicious ice cream signaling the ice season is now open. Local dairies and customers anticipate a full summer of frozen treats as production expands and flavors are announced.
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Thayer
Corn Replanting Boosts Iowa Story County Yield
Corn in Story County shows improvement after early replanting. a second planting thrives and expands. Farmers anticipate a strong crop as July and August bring favorable conditions for Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Iowa
Local Boy Sures Recovery Visits City After Wounding
Taz Rosenfelt, badly hurt by a shoulder wound from a game, is recovering and visited the city on Tuesday. The notice mentions local shop Tonsy Epwarns in Nevada, Iowa carrying Alexandre kid gloves at $1.84 per pair with two-button options in spring shades and colors at $1.00. An ex change urges readers not to enter shops uninvited, noting if invited a business may advertise in the home paper.
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Taz Rosenfelt
Tue InTexnice Ncce
Dax McCarrin Plans Return Trip to Norman Breeding Districts
Dax McCarrin contemplates another journey to the Norman breeding districts of France to acquire more horses after selling nearly all imports from 75 and 76. The current term hints at seeking to have the Cambridge mill privilege declared a nuisance with a civil engineer surveying affected land and backwater for the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dax McCarrin
France
Cambridge Mill
Soffice Force
Fire destroys six frame stores in Boone loss set at 7000
A Thursday night fire in Boone destroyed six frame business houses on Main Street, reducing their rooms to ashes. The estimated loss is seven thousand dollars with one thousand dollars insured. Investigators suspect an incendiary set the fire at the Steppe furniture store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Pire
Boone
Picnic Basket Gathering By Ames Grange At Davis Residence
Ames Grange plans a basket picnic at Bro J E Davis residence on Saturday 16th inst at 11 oclock. Full attendance expected with members inviting guests. Secretary H Curigruax notes. N B Jacobs ships butter daily to eastern markets and uses patent refrigerator cars for Boston shipments.
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Ames Grange
J. E. Davis
Tabernacle Meeting Planned in Ames June 13 1877
A tabernacle meeting will begin Wednesday evening June 13 1877 in Ames under the Evangelical Association. The tent will be north of the Baptist church and all lovers of Christ are invited to attend and cooperate. The programme will be announced next week.
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Ames
Evangelical Association
Baptist Church
Cause of Christ
Sunday School Concert at Baptist Church Pleases Crowd
The Sunday school concert at the Baptist church last Sunday night was a success. Rev. Mr Robbins of Des Moines opened with prayer, and the school’s singing and recitation were notable. Mr Bigelow’s closing remarks were fitting for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Mr Robbins
Des Moines
Bigelow
Washington township caucus chooses delegates for Nevada convention
The Washington township Republican caucus held at the office Saturday evening last selected nine delegates for the delegate convention in Nevada tomorrow. Delegates named include W. D. Lucas Dan McCarthy D A Bigelow Jao Watts Jac L Stevens Richard Jones Henry Christman N A Rainbolt and A H Thayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Republican Caucus
Nevada
Tne
W. D. Lucas
Dan. McCarthy
D. Ao Bigelow
Jao. Watts
Jac. L. Stevens
Richard Jones
Henry Christman
N. A. Rainbolt
A. H. Thayer
Ira Tompkins Dies After Long Illness at 74 in Ames
In Ames on Saturday afternoon, after a long lingering illness, Ira Tompkins, aged 74, passed away. He had lived in Ames about ten years and made many steadfast friends. He leaves an aged wife and a south California connection. His funeral was held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Ira Tompkins
Tompkins
California
The
Baptist Church
Story county debt fully paid and cash on hand reported
The narrative notes Story county is out of debt except for Court House bonds and holds cash to cover current expenses. The last of the old bonds were paid in May, praised as a remarkable showing. County improvements are described as well managed by local businessmen.
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Court House
Story County
Tar M. E. Church Sociable This Friday Evening
The Tar M. E. Church sociable will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Granger on Friday June 8. All friends invited to attend and to come early. Business from 9 to 9 20 p.m. A good social time promised. By order of President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia Lodge
Masonic Hall
Tar M. E. Church Sociable
N. H. Granger
Publication named by child in Sunday school recitation
A Sunday school recitation praised Tug Interncexcen as a publication held in high esteem by the people. A young member answered the question about a non biblical work, correctly naming the Ames Inreciicencer as a respected publication.
Ames Cornet Band to Discuss Reorganization
After notice of the band's demoralized state, local business leaders and band members call a meeting at the Methodist church next Tuesday evening to discuss reorganizing on a lasting foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Cornet
Methodist Church
Norwegian Lutheran Assembly in Story City Planned for June
The Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Synod western district of Iowa will hold its annual district assembly in Story City from June 9 to June 17 with services in Norwegian and English. The Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in America comprises four Asian names and three organizations meeting this week in Roland Howard township, with Augustana Lutheran Church completing the complement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Iowa
Story City
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Norwegian Lutheran Evangelical Church
Conference Lutheran Church
Hauges Evangelical Lutheran Church
Roland
Howard Township
Augustana Lutheran Church
Nevada Tiema School Term Ends With Three Month Vacation
Next week closes the present term of the public schools with a three month vacation. The Board of Supervisors are in session at the courthouse for the semi annual settlement with the Treasurer. Brick work on the Opera House began Tuesday. John Sanford has returned from Illinois after selling his trotter Smugglier Girl for reports ranging from 3000 to 4500. The cheese factory handles about 4000 pounds of milk per day.
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Court House
Opera House
John Sanford
Mlinois
St Johns Day Celebration Planned In Ames Area
June 22 event in Ames marks St Johns day with a community picnic open installation by Ames Lodge. Lodges from Boone Boonsboro Polk City Nevada Colo Swede Point invited. officials promise tangible details next week and confirm celebration will proceed June 22.
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St. John’s Day
Ames Lodge
This
Boone
Boonsboro
Polk City
Nevada
Colo
Swede Point
Ceauneil Minutes Vote On Local Bills And Fire Protection
The council met last Monday evening approving minutes. Bills for stone lumber and sidewalk work were allowed and paid totaling 240. and 32.50 and 5.00. A committee of three was appointed to canvass business and property owners for improved fire protection.
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Ceauneil
J. M. Balliet
C. Lamb & Son
L. van Dusen
John Watts
State Ministers Meet at Plymouth Church in Des Moines
The State Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches held its annual meeting at Des Moines in Plymouth church. It drew many delegates from about two hundred thirty churches and featured foreign missionaries and benevolent society representatives. Attendees praised hospitality and noted travel via Ames and the Des Moines and Minnesota narrow gauge line. Some visited the Iowa State Agricultural College during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Association of Congregational Ministers
Des Moines
Plymouth Church
Ames
Minnesota
R. R
Iowa State Agricultural College
Local Notes From Ames and Vicinity Highlight Movements and Messages
A. H Duckworth and W M of the Masonic Lodge in Ames attend a state lodge session in Davenport while Henry Sweeney of Guthrie Center visits. Will Eddy travels from Des Moines. Judge Mitchell overheard law insights, and Eddy is poised to graduate soon. Several city figures appear, including Ret Clarkson of the State Register, with editorial defense of Hayes. A Baptist church in Iowa City seeks a new pastor Rev D D Proper arrives, delivers well received discourses. A W Alexander from Pueblo reports being in Colorado proving God’s own country, while westward travel continues.
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A. H Duckworth
W. M
Masonic Lodge of
Ames
Davenport
Aa Lodge of Masons
Henry Sweeney
Guthrie Center
Colorado
Will. Eddy
Des Moines
Mitchell
Case
Clarkson
State Register
Register
Hayes
Chicago Post
Iowa City
Baptist Church
D. D. Proper
Proper
Alexander
Pueblo
Satanic
Transfers of Real Estate in Story County May 15 31
A list records numerous real estate transfers in Story County from May 15 to 31 including Frederick Peterson to Jacobson 40 acres in sec 31 Howard township for 800. J F True to Abel Olson 160 acres in sec 19 Warren township for 1 280. and many other transfers, with details on parcels, sections, townships and amounts. Also notes 139 important school decisions issued by the State Superintendent outlining attendance permissions, board procedures, and enumeration rules for students 5 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Frederick Peterson
Jacobson
Howard Tp
J F True
Abel Olson
Warren Tp
Levi Smith
L H Smith
Milford D B Padelford
E M Padelford
Richland
Wm Runyao
McKinzie
Washington
J M Bracken
Erick Jacobson
Howard
E C Hull
Franklin
T Lusch
J A Leavitt
S Carhart
Frazier
Crofcot
T C Davis
Nevada
Johnson
M V Lambertson
Kingsbury’s
Ames
Blair Town Lot and Land Company
J W Ambrose
Blairs
Cole
Biaks
A Hughs
M E Church
Cambridge
R Ritling
P Blanchard
Opera Vail Company
Board of Directors
United States
Boone county notes mix crime, public works and religion
A boy named Charles Waikins aged about nineteen broke into four C and N W cars on a side-track. goods recovered. The cemetery south of town needs repairs and beautification. J Julian Carnaham sold guide boards to Marcy and Peoples townships with no authority, charging a dollar each. Eighth street paving opposed despite petitions due to crossing costs. Boone youths plan to carry heads this summer with shingled hair. A petition asks the Board of Supervisors to defer bridge action. Auditor Head lowers land assessed acreage for highways and forest stocks. Black Hills pilgrims return reporting the hills a humbug. Five Baptists were baptized by Rev Irwin on Sunday and fourteen the previous Sunday. Boone shows notable spiritual progress.
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Charles Waikins
Ninteen
Ile
J. Julian Carnaham
Marcy and Peoples
Carnaham
Eighth Street
Boone
Moutse
Board of Supervisors
Black Hills
PG. Waite
Chas. Roche
Thos. Bain
D. D. Bryant
Ed. McCormick
Life insurance failures reflect new company weaknesses
The text argues that recent life insurance failures stem from newly organized firms attempting to compete with established companies like New York Life by paying annual dividends and surrender values early. It credits solid foundations, large surpluses, and low costs of older firms for stability, warning that new entrants, lacking these advantages, risk insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life
Township Trustees Consider Public Grader Purchase
Mr. Seth Turner of Wau chope Grader Co. spoke with township trustees about buying a grader for public use. In Hitness nine years of use prove it a complete success, with state committee findings praising road making efficiency and tax-free improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Turner
Wauchope Grader Co
Hitness
State Board of Agriculture
Iowa
Zell Plain Review
Marshalltown Republican primary yields landslide nominations
The Marshalltown Republican primary last Saturday produced decisive wins with Col. J. M. Parker nominated for representative by a large majority. Sheriff Hickox and County Treasurer Berson ran unopposed. W. W. Spear named for county superintendent and Geo. Hammond of Le Grand for the board of supervisors. L. Moore chosen county auditor, Wm. Bomner for county surveyor, and Dr. L. EB. B. Holt for coroner. One thousand votes cast in the city.
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Marshalltown
J. M. Parker
Hickox
Berson
W. W. Spear
Geo. Hammond
le Grand
Board of Supervisors
L. Moore
Wm. Bomner
L. EB. B. Holt
Livestock and Property Sale In Ames Area
Inquiry from W D Lucas Agent Ames Iowa to sell part or all of south half section 18 and southwest quarter section 17 85 24 on easy terms. Interested buyers urged to contact 2 3m Ross Inwix Nevada Iowa. Over stocked with horses and offering low prices on easy terms. oot Nicnots Maxwere.
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South Half Section
Southwest Quarter
Ross & Inwix
Nevada
Iowa
Nicnots
Maxwere
Shockley
Eth
Ames
Plans for house ready for contract bids in Ames
Thomas E. Pors announces plans and specifications for a new house may be viewed at his residence. Bids from contracting builders will be received in Peor, Ames, on June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Pors
Ames
Wall Paper Stock at Ames Displays Largest Selection
E van Olinda in Ames offers new wall paper stock with a large assortment. Titpex and McLary advertise turning, block and relief letters, models and patterns made to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E- E. van Olinda
Ames
Story County
Titpex & McLary
Improved 150 Acre Farm Near Amee Iowa
An improved farm of 150 acres surrounded by timber and well suited for stock raising, with 20 acres of timber along the farm. Located six miles north of Amee in Milford township and within forty rods of Soper's grist mill. TE will sell at a reasonable price and on easy terms. Nevada Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amee
Milford Township
Soper
Nevada
Iowa
Real Estate for Sale in Ames Iowa by Agents
First class farms prairie lands and desirable city property offered for sale at low figures. MacCaxtur Stevens and Undernoon land agents and attorneys at law based in Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacCaxtur, Stevens & Undernoon
Ames
Local News Supply Expands At Ames Depot
Ames News Depot now offers a wide array of papers and periodicals after acquiring Mr Calkins news business. Daily selections include the Chicago Times Tribune and Des Moines State Register. Weekly issues of the New York Ledger and others arrive, with Scribner's and Harper's among monthlies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames News Depot
Tilden & McLain
Calkins
Chicago Times
Trebune
Des Moines State Register
New York Ledger
Spirit of the Times
Scribner's
Harper's
Frank Leslie’s
Dozen’s
Iif
August Flower Promises Relief for Dyspepsia
An advertisement claims August Flower cures dyspepsia and liver complaints affecting over 75 percent of Americans. It lists symptoms such as sour stomach, headaches, constipation, heart palpitations, yellow skin, coated tongue, and sour taste. It urges readers to visit J. J. Bocquet for a 75 cent bottle or a 10 cent sample, asserting two doses will relieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. J. Bocquet
Gus Odean
Keokuk College Ad Seeks Bookkeepers and Teachers
Young men apply for half-membership discounts at Pau lie's Great Mercantile College in Keokuk Iowa on the Mississippi. Profs Miller offer positions for bookkeepers penmen reporters operators and teachers through the Keokuk address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulie
Gireat Mercantile College
Keokuk
Iowa
Mississippi
Miller
Four Day Racing Meeting at Cedar Rapids Driving Park
The Cedar Rapids Driving Park Association schedules a four day meeting from June 12 to 16 with purses totaling $4100. Entries close June 4 at 11 pm. Races include first and second day purses for 2.38 and 2.43 classes, third day for 2.48 and country horses, and fourth day for 2.33 class plus free for all and running race events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Driving Park Association
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Home News
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Sam Atlantic Express
M. BR. i
R Ames
A.M
C. K. Skinner
Tuomas, Soper & Son's
Marseilles
Mrs
Thomas, Soper and Son's
Bary
Slingerland’s
Sracer
van Dusen
Thomas, Soper & Son's
J.C. Mitchell
Tromas, Soren & Sox
J.C Mitchell
Gozre & Praven
Chamboy
Adams & French Harvesters
Vale
S. H. Shelly & Co
Bousquer
S. H. Suerter & Co
Ames School Board
Toner & Epwarnos
Hamburg
Saarples
Tobey & Edwards
Jack
Milton Evans
Tosey & Edwards
Board of Supervisiors
H.P. McLain
Assex Township
Peter Cooper
Wray
Baylies’ Mercantile College
Tower & Edwards
W. Swroen
City Mills
Misses &Rene
Tuaver
Campripae
Thayer's
Mxep
A. B. Tuomas
Porter
Williams & Co
Richmond
A. B. Thomas
Wright & Little
E. J. Bartlett
J. J. Keigley
I. B. Frazex
Wment & Lirrie
Cooper
J. G. Keigley
H. Curigruax, Sec’y
C. H. Giporses
N. B. Jacobs
8. H. Hayt
A. Larson
A. Perrit
Township Caucus
Ames Irrelliencer
Boone Democrat
Clerk Smith
Henry H. Linn
Jennie Lough
Henry Jarvill
Ellen Virtue
Chas Mills
Alice Bull
Wm. F. Maloney
Maggie Talford
Masonic
Picente
Goble & France
Shor@ketany
State Centre
Beene Ftema
Irwin
Finance
Sal
Joan R. Hays
Ames, Story Co
Nondaga &T
New York
Aodyl
B. Frazee’s
Ames, Iowa
Clarke
Oranges, &C., &C
W. Clare
Jdn
Denisha
Snd
Milford
Ayer
Sarsanarilla
Dr. J.C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
Practical and Analytical Chemists
ALJ
Bingham & Barroll’s
Canton
Charter Ocak Stove
Bingham & Barroll
Thayers
City Bakery and
Booth
Onondaga
C. Choice
Chaney & Co
S. W. J. Winter & CO
Eglegant
Akos KaiPone
CG. Milane
Sheldahl
C. J. Cassel
Lane
C. M ° Lane
Firemine Bros
Furgh
Pyle’s
Pyle
O. K. Pyle
James Pyle
Figelow
Huntington
Tildin
Geo. Shockley
IGUC
Undertaking Goon
W. Slingerland
Bingham & Barrell’s
Americas
McKenney
Wabish
Sveaue
Intell'genger Office
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