Boonsboro and Des Moines Links Highlighted in Intelligencer
The Intelligencer notes figures visiting the city including Prof. Ashron of Boonsboro and Miss Kprrn Benkey of Des Moines visiting relatives. It details local events and ads from the Ladies Furnishing House and notes the M. E. festival raised funds, plus small-town notices on cattle, horses, and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Ashron
Boonsboro
City
Kprrn Benkey
Des Moines
Mrs. Duncan
Yeast Trial Praised as Superior by Town Critics
Town residents report broad access to National Yeast with grocers stocking the product. Observers note it outperforms prior yeasts based on their recent experience.
Strawberry Ice Cream and Chicken Pie Festival at Opera Hall
The Congregational Church women plan a Strawberry Ice Cream and Chicken Pie Festival at Opera Hall on Saturday June 16 with refreshments from noon to ten. Palestine township Republicans caucus at Anfin sen school house June 16 at 4 p m electing four delegates to the County Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Congregational Church
Opera Hall
Palestine Township
Anfinsen
C. P. Wiiland
Mem
Brother Kenpany Leaves for Kansas Visit
Bro. Kenpany departed Monday evening for Kansas to visit his brother and son and take rest. The Elder will be gone about three weeks with Rev. Laidley and Prof. Knapp covering his duties during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenpany
Kansas
Rev. Laidley
Prof
Knapp
James Black Robbed En Route to St Louis
Mr James Black bought a ticket to St Louis via Des Moines and was robbed of his pocket book at Des Moines or between Des Moines and the first station south. He realized the loss when reaching for his ticket in his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange City
Pella
Des Moines
James Black
St. Louis
The Year Without a Summer Recalled in 1816 Weather Tale
The oldest resident recalls cold seasons of 1816 with frost and ice every month. A June snowstorm in New England and August frost in Old England damaged crops. Green corn froze, grain plantings failed, and 1817 seed came from 1816. Yet 1816-17 winter was mild and 1817 spring and summer were bright and bountiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Old England
Squire Fitchpatrick Rides to City in Buggy Accident
Squire Fitchpatrick met a fiery horse named Flying Childers while approaching the city. The horse reared at Mazeppa near the railroad crossing, then bolted down College Boulevard causing Fitchpatrick to crash into a ditch. He sustained facial and bodily injuries but recovered to remount and continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Fitchpatrick
Flying Childers
Mr. Basket
Mazeppa
College Boulevard
Squire Fitch
Memorial Day Gratitude Expressed by Ames Post
At a June 2 1883 meeting in Ames the Ellsworth Post unanimously resolves to thank Ames citizens for Memorial Day help. It highlights Rev M Bennett and local pastors, Prof Wynn, Rev M Foskett, Mr H C Huntington, Miss M C Pearson, the choir, and the ladies who provided flowers and assisted in the opera hall decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Ames, Oon
Ames
M. Bennett
Wynn
M. Foskett
Marshalltown
H.C. Huntington
M. C. Pearson
Washington primary called for June twenty second
The notice outlines that the Washington primary occurs on Friday June twenty second with all other primaries on or before that date. Delegates chosen by the people will nominate county officers including representatives and elect delegates to State and Senatorial Conventions. Marshall County backs Prohibition against high license. The Insurance Department reports rising life insurance business in 1882 and notes large policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intelligencer
Iowa
Washington
Supreme Court
Story County
Marshall County
Judge Day
Insurance Department
State of
New Hampshire
Pillsbury
United States
Hopkins in Nevada jail after horse swap case in Story county
J A Hopkins once tried for stealing a horse from Zenor in Story county is jailed in Nevada after a Boone Standard report. He traveled from Nevada to Ames then Sheldahl and Boone where a mounted horse linked to a stolen animal was found. Hopkins, held on $1000 bond, offered no defense at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Hopkins
Zenor
Sheldahl
Nevada
Ames
Boone
Boone Standard
J. A. Hopkins
The Old Man Attacks Story City Editor in 1873 Letter
A Cambridge letter to the Editor of Tar Intelligencer attacks the Story City Herald editor over Supreme Court ruling commentary. The writer mocks the editor, claims coal and hens are stolen by sleepy neighbors, and predicts Judge Day’s political rise after the Republican convention. The note ends with a jab about a certain Swartout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Tar Intelligencer
Story City Herald
Supreme Judges
Day
Terra Firma
Swartout
Story County
Sheldahl Scraps and Town Happenings
Oleg Nelson serves as conference delegate in Minneapolis while R Hetlesacher links his drug store to home by telephone. A north town church near completion promises a neat sanctum with Rev. Sheldahl as pastor. Joe Tompkins, once linked to horse theft near Cambridge, is jailed in Nevada awaiting grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oleg Nelson
Minneapolis
R. Hetlesacher
Sheldahl
Joe. Tompkins
Here
Cambridge
Nevada
Nevada Notes on Politics and Local Happenings
A Nevada notes column reports on Democratic and Republican caucus plans, delegates chosen for state and senatorial conventions, potential candidates for sheriff and senator, and the general mood of the party. It mentions Decoration Day success, July 4 celebrations planned, and local civic observations including Mrs. Col Scott’s illness and other community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenn Frazer
Dr. Sheldon
Col. Fenn
R. M. Hunter
M. Livingston
B. F. Allen
E. D. Fenn
J. F. Martin
I.K. la Rue
Nevada
Viraldo
Sheldon
V. A
John Hall
John
Gallup
Mills
George Frazier
West Point
Clyde Lockwood
New Insights on the Sun and a Noted Celestial Book
The piece highlights recent sun discoveries and promotes The Celestial Symbol Interpreted by J. C. McCurdy & Co. It cites favorable reviews from New York divines, praising the work’s moral and theological lessons and its illustrated depictions of God’s power in nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
J. C. McCurdy & Co
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
N. Y
God
Notice to settle Thomas Bros and Soper accounts by June 15
Parties with book accounts against Thomas Bros and Soper must pay by cash or note by June 15. Do not forget the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bros
Soper
Washington Township Republican Caucus Meets to Choose Delegates
The Republican electors of Washington Township will meet in Ames on Friday, June 22, 1883, at 4 p.m. to appoint six delegates to the County Convention and to handle any additional business referred by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Ames
Low Prices and Credit Practice At H T B Co Store
The firm explains daily credit applications from loyal customers and outsiders alike, saying credit is like cash through cream and labor. this keeps prices down and sales high. The notice invites Republican voters in Franklin Township to a June 16 meeting at Ray schoolhouse to elect delegates for the County Convention in Nevada on June 23 1883. A testimonial praises Parker's Ginger Tonic for nervous prostration from Mrs Junges of Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township
Ray
Nevada
Parker
Nervis
Junges
Albany
Strength of Mind and Body Boost from Ginger Tonic
The article extols Parker's Ginger Tonic as a powerful invigoration for mind and body, claiming more restoring strength in a bottle than in malt or milk, suggesting it aids those with infirmities.
Local notices offer farms for sale and services in Ames
A. E. Lucas of Nevada Iowa lists several good farms for sale and local advertisements include screen doors dressmaking lessons embroidery and cutting services at J H Queal Co. Henry Lightner sells household goods private sale Ames agency for life insurance by Continental Union Mutual and Western Mutual Aid. Lucas can arrange farm loans with Iowa money and installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Lucas
Nevada
Iowa
L. H. Miller
Kensington
Old Place
C. Henry Lightner
Ames
Continental Life of
Hartford, Conn
Union Mutual Assoc’n of
Bath
N. Y
Western Mutual Aid of
Des Moines
J. E. Duncan
Abstract Books and Real Estate Loans in Nevada Iowa
J A ForcHPATRICK offers abstracts in Nevada Iowa with loans on real estate or other good security. Hix Allen advertise general money loans in any amount, terms from 30 days to five years, with notes bought. office at Briggs Bank building Nevada Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hix & Allen
M. C. Allen
Briggs’ Bank
Nevada
Iowa
M. E. Hix
Johnson’s Grove
Story County Republicans Plan Nevada Convention in June 1883
The Story county Republicans announce a convention in Nevada on Saturday June 1883 at eleven o clock A.M to nominate candidates for supervisor auditor treasurer surveyor and other county offices. It also covers state convention delegates to Des Moines June 27 and specifies township representation totaling 63 votes. By order of committee chairman Jay A. Kine Nevada Iowa May 19 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Nevada
Des Moines
Amd
J. A. T. Hull
Laceuver
Collins
Franklin
Grant
Howard
Indian Creek
LaFayette
Lincoln
Milford
New Albany
Palestine
Richland
Sherman
Union
Warren
Washington
Jay A. Kine
Iowa
State of Iowa
Circuit Court
Sarah M. Culver
Podtaal Poop
Sanderty
Towit
Evero
K. Banks
Ohey
Circuit Court of
Benjamin Shelley
H. Shelley
H. A
Blair
County
S. H. Shelley
A. K. Banks
Ot County
Republican State Convention in Iowa June 27
Orrumwa May 5 1882 the Republican State Central Committee announces a state convention to nominate candidates for Lieutenant Governor Superintendent of Public Instruction and Judge of the Supreme Court. Representation is one delegate per county plus one delegate per two votes for Hull Secretary of State, with railroads offering reduced fares for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Orrumwa
Repu Party
Iowa
Hese
Gove
J. A. T. Hull
Civameetas
Hamilton
Colesse
Polk _ i
W. A. McGrew
Electric Bitters Sold by Druggists Say Customer Endorsement
Mr T W Atkins of Girard Kansas endorses Electric Bitters as the purest and best medicine. They purify blood regulate bowels and cure kidney and liver complaints. A family can save doctors bills yearly. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Atkins
Girard, Kan
New Easy Method Teaches Music by Mail
A novel piano and organ method claims to teach music elements to anyone without prior knowledge. It promises familiar airs after learning notes with ease and offers four pieces of music by mail for $1.00 from Cutcaco Piano Co., 78 and 80 Van Buren Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco Piano Co
Vanburen Street
Chicago
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
An old advertisement promises relief for teething infants with Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. It claims quick comfort for crying babies, cures diarrhea, regulates stomach and bowels, relieves wind colic, softens gums, and steadies the system, priced at 25 cents a bottle and sold by druggists worldwide.
Surion's Cure Promises to Treat Consumption and Dyspepsia
An advertisement touts Surion's Cover Consumption Cure as a remedy for consumption while promoting Surion's ViraLizer for constipation loss of appetite dizziness and all symptoms of dyspepsia. Prices listed are 50 and 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surion
Chicago, Milwather and
Gt.pats
Dr King's New Discovery comes to Ames druggists
Ames druggists secure the agency for Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and related throat and lung ailments. Positive guarantee and trial bottles free. Large size $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Druggists
Dr. King
Mystery Cure Claims For Sale By Druggists
Advertisement promises a universal remedy to heal Burns, Bruises, Ulcers, Fever Sores, Cancers, Piles, Chilblains, Corns, and skin eruptions. Guarantees cure or money back, price 25 cents per box. For sale by all druggists.
Shiloh’s Catarrh Remed y Offered for Sale
Catarrh cure promises health and fresh breath with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. Priced at 50 cents with a free nasal injector, available through Bradley & Templeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Bradley & Templeton
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She Intelligencer
Mr. Buach
Indiana
Isaac
Wri W. Boone
Chicaco
A.C. Toomas
Odedolt
Kate Shelly
K. W. Brown
Sallie
K. W
M. E. Church Dime Sociable
Rutherford
Minnesota
William Clark
Geo. H. Maxwell
J. D. Ross
Albia
M. Hemstreet
Brinenam & Co
Ladies’ Furnishing
Cou. 8Nrper
Stuart
H. Soleman
Tama
Mac
Bessy
East
Martha’s Vineyard
Con. J. P. Sanford
Paris
Caesar Borgia
Heldora
Mr. Bennett
Debuque
Ella Hunter
Denison
D. E. Dix
W. O. Boyd
Henry Boyd
Boyd
O’brier County
College Farm
Cons. V. Donaldson
Moingona
Boone County
Webster City
Donaldson
Dan McCartny
Dan
Bigelow
Gillett
Eastman
Eldora
Senate
Hardin and
Grundy
Republic
County Sabbath School Association
J. C. Miller
Mary Baldwin
Iowa Centre
J. Feguy
Ole O. Roe
C. Baird
Bisbee
B. Kingsbury
Grant Township
T. B. Howland
Pleasant Grove
McCall
Gilbert
Dan McCarrtray
McCarthy
Maj. Holmes
Story City
Henry McDanials
Ben. Reed
Joe McGee
Jordan
Mr. Reed
Messrs. McDaniels
McGee
North Pole
Daniels
Ben
Billard
Tak Intelligencer
Shockley
Tax Intelligencer
Republican Party
Mr. Morrison
Zearing
Secs Deterteing Olen
Sr. Patrick
Township Caucus
Cash
Towwnsuip Con
J. H. Queal & Co
Shiilon
Farmer’s Bank
J. A. Forchpatrick
George A. Doolittle
Republican County Convention
Merrill
Deming
Barstow
Bradley & Paxton
Bingham & CO
John H. Queal & Co
J. L. Bartlett
Boyd Building
Ames, Iowa
Bucklen
Sheriff’s Sale
RAAT
C. F. Wheeler
Choice Family Flour
Capital
W. M. Greeley
BE. W. Stawton
E. R. Chamberlain
Union Bank OF
Bank of
W. D. Lucas
Greeley & Rainbolt
S General Banking
Story Co
Ng cCartney
Daniel Mct
Shields
Malory Dalley
W. M. Hardy
Parney Sheldon
M. McCartney
D. McCarthy
Shields & Curtis
Parley Sheldon
M. Dailey
A. F. Grove
Mutual Endowment and Accident Association of Bath
New York
David Rumsey
G. H. Wuee,er
Pew
J. Be, Duncan
Amo
R. Pengelly
Walnut Street
Bosworth & Co
C.D. Norman
Ames, Story Co
New York House
Shel
Insurance Agency
Shugart & Laidley
Shugart & Laidiey
Dnes
Loas
Shugart
W. FP
ERSTE
City Bakery
Cac
City Grocery
A. H. Thayer
FOR
Choice Family
Phayer
Isurance Agency
Severva
Odaus
Emstreet
G. A. ‘Meredith
Nichols & Maxwell
Iilinessa
Wiscensin
Dakota
Milwatcheer
la Crease
Winona
ST. Paul
Mianeapolis
Madison
Prairie du Chien
Mason City
Sioux City
Yankton
Albert Lea
Aberdeen
Pusbugue
Rock Iil
Cedar Ebraptos
Comne Bluffs
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Milwaukee
Pauli Rahway
A. V.H. Co
Clark, Geni
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