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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1893
Page
2
W M Greeirty and E R Chamberlain preside over a general banking business headed by Caghier. The notice outlines their roles and the firm’s banking services.
The Intelligencer reports hopes that arrangements will finish soon allowing the First National Bank of Cedar Falls to resume operations rather than be placed in receivership. Rate wars and lower Chicago fares are discussed but true low rates have not appeared in Central Iowa yet.
The long standing difficulty between the American Federation of Labor and the Liggett & Myers tobacco company of St. Louis has been settled satisfactory to both parties.
Reports from multiple Iowa towns and eastern states show women delivering Memorial Day addresses. The trend marks rising recognition of female speakers in local observances.
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa convenes its fiftieth annual session in Davenport with about seven hundred delegates and officers in attendance this week.
Bishop Perry joined a convocation in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday with prominent ministers present. Several papers were read and discussions addressed important matters to the denomination.
The North Iowa Veteran Association convenes in Mason City this week. Generals Given and Huil and Dr. Hutchins are listed as speakers, a trio noted for its prominence in Iowa veteran circles.
The fragment speculates a potential royal restoration in Honolulu and toys with the idea of a veterinary scientist becoming premier or war minister, or possibly ambassador to Grover’s court in Washington. The tone is whimsical and nonfactual.
The Spanish princess Eulalia and her entourage landed in Chicago from New York on Tuesday. She will be feted by fair managers and Chicago's wealthy, with a gold engraved pass for herself and party bearing signatures.
The Auditor of State McCarthy has issued the twenty fourth annual Insurance report compiling company reports for the year ending December 31 1892. It notes the state’s insurance business is a large important interest and closely watched by officials.
The ancient artillery company of Boston celebrated its 255th anniversary on Monday June 5. It notes the unit remains active and proud with Major Generals, despite age, allowed to carry muskets with two stars on their shoulders.
A sensational blackmailing case is heard at LeMars on venue moved from Sioux City. The principal defendant is Atlee Hart of Nebraska, alleged to be a Chicago Sunday Sun correspondent or liaison to extract money from victims to halt articles. The case is described as cowardly and contemptible.
A cyclone struck Spanish Camp in Wharton County Texas last Friday night, causing multiple deaths and extensive building destruction. Witnesses lament the death of a man over 100 years old describing the act as cowardly and cruel.
The report notes about $50,000 cash spent to pursue the Briggs case and at least $20,000 paid out of Col. McCook’s pocket. It suggests funds would have better served Ames by aiding World’s Fair relief for the poor.
From Des Moines Iowa June 6 1893 a weekly weather and crop summary reports variable conditions but generally good for farming. Temperature near normal rainfall below average in most areas with southeast districts wetter. Corn cultivation ongoing with good stands and replanting common. Oats and spring grains advanced hay and pasturage abundant apple crop expected to be well below average small fruits abundant.
Highlights include Ira Scott attending Nevada graduation exercises last Friday and Christofferson funeral notices. Ames Des Moines and Cambridge trips, John Hovie and Arthur’s visit, and E M Harrington resigning at the Northwestern depot. Peter Wierson and Annie Hanson wed at Bethlehem Chapel with Rev. Tanner officiating.
The Muscatine Journal issues a supplement with nine perspectives of homes in Muscatine Iowa dated May 5. It includes likenesses of Mahin Kessinger Rosenberger and Bennett. The images show a house blown apart yet not destroying occupants. A picture is available for 3 two cent stamps to the Journal Muscatine Iowa.
Edwin Booth noted American actor died in his New York apartment at 1 15 yesterday morning. His daughter and her husband and several friends were at his bedside. Born November 13 1833, he was nearing sixty. The writer recalls seeing him as Richelieu in 1863 after the draft riots.
The speaker predicts three years of political theater over pensions with loud but fleeting calls to action. They urge firing any improper pensioners and note a shift by the new pension commissioner reversing a prior order. General Baum’s rule tied wartime disability to service, while Secretary Smith limits pensions to those unable to work manually.
Opinion favors moving Memorial Day to the last Sunday in May or first Sunday in June and urges the G A R Y M C and Sons of Veterans to decorate graves with little pomp. June 17 would become a holiday for boys to play while avoiding improprieties. The piece notes clashes over sports and calls for a solemn, funeral style observance or keeping it as a games day.
Miss Belle Garrett is home from a year at school in Brooklyn and has again been re elected. Geo Bennetham was yesterday appointed postmaster at Iowa Center replacing Mrs Higley now in Kansas. Some Ameschaps lost part of Decoration day spirit two kegs seized the eve before. Miss Lovie Lockridge heads home from Texas at week’s end after staying with the Wills in Salina Kansas. Ed McCall just returned from California where he spent months. his sister Mrs Cron enwett and her husband and child arrived then. A petition circulates among businessmen for reinstating Jerry O Donnell as operator at the Nevada station after Northwestern refused to re engage him post strike. The Goodin house moved and the cellar for the new block on Lyman corner dug with street widening eyed for early progress. Memorial day orator Hon Sidney A Foster of Des Moines praised for clear voice and language.
W R Ruth of Franklin was among those calling at these headquarters in a brief report noting turnout and presence of local residents at the event.
Saturday reporting from Ames highlights Parley Sheldon touring the city, Osman Nelson’s health improvement from Eureka springs, Nevada school term ending until September with Prof Weld leading teachers, Jo Whitney building a fine Grant township home, and a marriage in Van Wert Ohio between Horace G Richie and Mrs M B Scott. The Clipper notes pension payments to southernbound veterans and Davenport dangers, with a jab at government generosity and street-dcorner critics.
Uncle Phillip Ream contemplates leaving for a southern climent to take a quarter section and improve it. Joe Kies was summoned to Des Moines by his mother's illness, who has since died, with the funeral to Illinois. M. W. Bushman named attorney for this district for the Will iam Deering Co. and collector for Story county. Memorial day brought crowds to town. Jacob wee Jr. reportedly jailed for drunken conduct and faced a $10 shortfall on his return from Cambridge with Marshal Cronk.
A column notes boys joining the 4th of July activities in Ames. Mrs. Fuller of Seward Nebraska and Mrs. Wherry of Jefferson Iowa visit their nephew L L Wherry and nieces Mrs. Lida Templeton and Margaret Young. Rev Byron Clark lectures at Evergreen Church next Sunday June tithe 98 at 2:30 PM. Secretary Hoke Smith urged military veterans with financial concerns. Cousins of Mary Wiltse visited Saturday and Sunday. Some residents must replant corn.
Examinations progress on campus. Alumni plan a June 20 reunion. Veterinary department reports its best term and anticipates larger next term. Y M C A and Y W C A activities draw crowds. Several professors and students travel, lectures, and visits noted along with a Des Moines field day result and a butter shipment to the world fair.
May 1893 weather notes compiled by Isaac Young southwest of Ames for the Intelligencer. Records capture sunrise 2 pm and sunset readings with highest temperature details and daily conditions.
The report notes temperatures for the month with a mean of 54 degrees and a total precipitation of 3.64 inches across 18 days including frosts on the 2nd 4th and 5th and thunder on the 10th 14th and 22nd. Hail on the 7th 28th. An ad states Iowa Visitors to the World’s Fair can buy the Daily Iowa Capital from Wells B. Sizer at 189 State Street.
The week’s convention in Des Moines nominated candidates for state offices. Capt. K W Brown failed as governor candidate. Aylesworth of Drake University was chosen. Other offices listed include Lieut Governor J C Reed and Judge J A Harvey. Memorial day tribute in Newell praised Rev N F Douglass for an eloquent speech.
Local livestock report notes mixed activity with hogs and cattle trading steadily. Buyers and sellers respond to market signals as farmers adjust herds and prices across regional markets.
A fragmentary note mentions the term QUMMUM BONUM and a reference to BOERS with unclear context. The item reads like a cryptic title or slogan from a historical page, offering little factual detail beyond the phrases.
C. M. Soper offers a pamphlet featuring political speakers Watterson for the Democrats Connell for the church Weaver for the Populists and Woodford for the Republicans sold for 25 cents with a note to see the offer in another column.
Star of the South extols Velasco for health sea air and comfort with ships calling at deep ports. It touts early fruit, winter vegetables and soil as a hot-bed, noting record temperatures and recommending the Commercial Club Velasco Texas for inquiries. Also invites patent ideas to DuBois and DuBois Washington DC.
An Ames Iowa medicine ad touts a cure named New Great South American Cure for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims relief in six hours and urges purchase from L. M. Bosworth in Ames.
William Lennin died June 5 1898 at his daughter Mrs Yelton's home in this city. Born February 24 1795 in Fayette County Pennsylvania he married April 30 1833 in Shelbyville Indiana and moved to Story County April 5 1871 where he lived. A long time Methodist and blind for four years his funeral was held at Pleasant Grove with Rev Henderson and hymns and prayers.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touted as a cure for throat and lung diseases including coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Union City resident C S Main endorses its reliability and a seller L M Bosworth advertises 50 cent bottles. July 4 notices.
The twenty eighth annual Iowa State Sabbath School Association convention will be held June 20 to 22 1893 at the Methodist Episcopal church in Chariton Lucas County Iowa. Opening session at 3 30 p m on Tuesday delegates invited to send names by June 10 to Walter H Dewey chairman entertainment committee and reduced rail rates offered with travel certificates. R R secretary W I Black of Cedar Rapids.
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