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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1891
Page
3
Local notices announce King and Franklin's great colossal show coming to Ames on Thursday June 18 with admission 25 cents. Other items note visits by Mr Henry May of Grand Junction and Mrs Taylor of Des Moines, church events, caucus reminders, and duck egg brag from Henry Kingsbury.
The Democrats of Washington township will meet at the Ames' Club rooms at 7 30 Friday evening June 12 for the purpose of choosing seven delegates to the county convention. F J West Committeeman.
The message asks subscribers to check the date on mailing labels and report any mismatches so corrections can be made. It emphasizes careful date verification during the list reset.
The notice urges participation in the two caucuses and to express opinions on delegates and candidates. It notes the Caniel Bros & H shoe prices and reports Jake Shockley’s large new potatoes plus upcoming peas. Ernest Lacore faces arrest for stealing a revolver, with prior imprisonment and pardon noted, as Ames residents react to the North Western flat cars arrival and the Ames and College Ry progress toward Morris Hall. Will Cummings to be engineer and Harley Stuckslager chief conductor as line work nears completion.
A Monday evening mass meeting chaired by Geo Henry Maxwell and secretary L C Tilden organized a celebration. Finance committee includes A H Thayer A M Perkins A B Maxwell M K Smith and L C Wilden. Executive committee with full authority includes G H Maxwell S G Hamilton M Soper L M Bosworth and Prof J Warner. The history club will hold its final session of the season with Mrs Wilson this evening.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philander Smith two and a half miles south of the city, Chas. H. Kegley married Miss Josephine Smith. The bride, known as Julia Ward Howe school principal, wed in Des Moines area. The ceremony Saturday June 10 at 2 pm officiated by Rev. A. J. Hobbs.
Saturday begins the Republican caucus to elect eight county convention delegates for June 20. The slate includes Sheriff, Treasurer, and other offices with Zenor the sole candidate for Sheriff in Washington, and Budd a possible nominee for Treasurer if Nevada gains the post.
Mr and Mrs R M Hunter of Wall Lake IA visited with Mr Hunter s father last week. Crops look fine after ample rains. Mr Judd of Chicago stays at the Lake house. Mrs F J Douglass of Ames came to help select a library for the Congregational Sabbath School. Mr and Mrs E P Gilbert left for Wisconsin for about three weeks. Mr and Mrs Linas Ruth of Chicago expected this week to visit relatives. Henry Barnes and Ben Livingston erected windmills on their farms. A S Needham spent Sunday with his Boone parents.
The notice records the marriage of a Gilbert related couple at the Lutheran Church in Franklin on June 4 91 at 11 oclock. Rev Nels Ammlin officiated. The event is described with period style referencing Cupid and pretty girls from Norway.
Mr John Dunhow and Miss Lena Teg land of Story county. Rev Hendersons wife and son visit Marshall Mo with her mother. Frank Gilbert and son return from Chicago after cattle sale. Grinnells move into Needham property. Jacobson and Gratton build new barns. Voters urged to caucus at Rays School House next Saturday. Miss Lou Bissells in poor health. A horse thief and a mad dog reported visiting the place. The latter likely carries a variation of La Grippe.
Various township Republican caucuses scheduled for June 13th 1891 in Franklin Grant Palestine Sherman Richland Nevada New Albany Howard Indian Creek with times from 2 to 4 PM. Additional caucuses planned for Warren Milford Layfayette Washington Union Cambridge Ames. committee orders.
The old settlers of Dallas Polk Boone and Story counties plan a basket picnic and reunion at Madrid on Saturday June 27 1891 with music and speakers. Daniel McCarthy of Story County is slated to represent the group as an orator.
State of Iowa Story County. W Gay E Starr files suit against J. Newland Starrou seeking $500 plus interest from Jan 23 1888 and costs on a promissory note. Writ of attachment levied on Starrs real property. appearance required by Sept 28 1891 noon. failure to appear means default and judgment. Gro A Underwood attorney for plaintiff.
A set of candidate announcements from 1891 notes individuals proposing runs for Story County Treasurer and Representative. Names include OHN M. WELLs, Tuos J. MILLER, H R Boyp, and ELwoop ForRNAs, all stating bids are subject to the Story County Republican Convention action. Dates range from March to May 1891.
Iowans James McKee, C Ray Aurner, Henry Ep Nomams, and Meyer Brandvig declare bids for sheriff, county superintendent, and superintendent of schools. Each seeks the Republican county convention's decision for Story county offices in 1891. Names listed with dates in Ames Cambridge and Cole.
Huxley Iowa May 19 1891 John Johnson announces candidacy for supervisor subject to the decision of the Republican County Convention. C Barbour supports the entry and notes the same convention will determine the outcome.
Notice announces the creation of the Brown Pendulum Gate Company with principal business in Ames Iowa, capital stock 310000, start June 15 1891, 20 year term, board elected yearly, max indebtedness 1000, stockholder private property exempt, incorporators listed. Also includes Story Count Mutual and Iowa State Mutual details with risks, officers, and directors.
The notice advertises an old settlers picnic to be held in Nevada on June 24 1891 with more particulars to come. It lists John M. Wells as secretary and notes sales of a J I Case Triumph sulky plow by Bineuam & Co and a remark from George G. Tilden about small prices.
Advertisements announce Japanese seed buckwheat at 1.00 per bushel from T J Kearly, lime from Joiner & Gold, and linen goods at George G Tilden. Also listed are Nevada residences and about fifty town lots for sale, rental farms yearly, and estate loan offers from J H Queal & Co.
A vintage advertising line traces Castoria as a family staple from infancy to motherhood. The familiar refrain highlights Castoria as a trusted remedy and comfort through childhood and beyond.
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