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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1879
Page
3
Festival at Grange Hall this evening and civic updates across town. New crossing at Onondaga and Douglas streets. auction set for June 21 to close old lumber from Squaw Creek bridge. Fourth of July plans and county picnics under discussion.
A local fund is being raised to properly commemorate the Natal day in the city. A decision on celebration for the Fourth will be announced next week. An investigating agent notes the State Insurance Company will not pay the loss for Cal Giddings' barn due to policy violation from the soldering furnace use.
Tuesday morning E R Chamberlain returned to his old cashier post at Lucas Greeley bank and A J Harvey, popular cashier since then, becomes book keeper at Bigelow Huntington Tilden. Also a swindle alert over a 65 cent Diamond Dictionary advert urges readers not to send money.
A note thanks Ames residents and the Masonic Fraternity for support during illness. A local anecdote recalls Dave’s trip to Rouse & Wheeler’s for cheap goods. Boone County mourns two longtime figures, attorney James M. Ritchie and Dr. A. M. Parr, both highly respected.
T A Barrett of Ontario runs two Cooley Creamers in his dairy and ships butter each Monday. Prices are satisfactory and his dairy is a growing success. The piece notes upcoming midsummer and fall reports from Barrett Barnes and O D Allen to boost Story County dairy interests.
At a Monday council meeting a committee of Hirsh Boyd and Thayer was formed to visit the State firemen's tournament in Cedar Rapids to inspect engines and compare machines. The council aims to buy an engine and secure the best bargain, likely from the Consolidated Extinguishing Company as a chemical engine option.
The illness of Miss Maud Tilden ended with her death at 3 30 Tuesday. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church yesterday afternoon conducted by Rev. G G Perkins. The church was filled with friends and the procession accompanied the remains to their resting place, many of them classmates and playmates.
The item reports circulating talk after a stock sale to John B. Alley about possible changes to the Narrow Gauge line. Rumors include removing the Narrow Gauge track to Des Moines and replacing with broad gauge, reusing old rails for Webster City work, or laying a third rail to shuttle cars to and from Des Moines. The truth is unclear but C. and N. W. may soon influence Narrow Gauge decisions.
A farmer notice describes a new weed emerging with wheat in Wisconsin. It sprouts with the crop, grows to the same height, bears a white blossom and many pods with four seeds each. It is called Dutch cockle though not resembling the common cockle and seeks reports from Story County farmers.
The land is rich and prolific with ample water and healthy climate. No total crop failures and cheap lands offer settlers a path to independence. Aims to entice readers to Iowa as the best agricultural and stock raising country in the world.
John Matthews reports from Washington Kansas on June 8 that Willie Matthews was killed in a mid afternoon cyclone. The storm toppled their wagon injuring Hattie and Maggie while Willie lay dead after a head wound. Ira saved himself by gripping a tree as the tent fell apart and belongings were scattered.
The county board rescinded a $1000 reward offered years ago for the apprehension of Kirkman murderers. Citizens had supported the reward to spur evidence against the alleged culprits, but no legal proof has emerged and justice remains elusive as the case fades from public memory.
Judge McKenzie grows popular in Ames while N A Rainbolt argues in Des Moines. Richard F Jordan, Iowa Supreme Court bar admit, delivers a Simpson Centenary oration. Miss Sadie Ames and Miss Hattie Watts visit Wisconsin schools. Charlie Stambaugh heads to Illinois. Delegates rallied for Republican convention with chairs Ross Gallup Watts. County resolution seeks salary cuts for officials and calls for input from candidates. School enrollments describe crowded classrooms and urge another room and teacher. House to Rent advised by Gites Cook.
W D Lucas of Ames endorses a plank of the Republican platform and pledges support to reform laws. Frask Curtiss announces a platform calling for gold basis salaries for state and local officers and reduced court costs, including reductions for railroad commissioners, in Nevada and Story County.
Giles Mariett a 37 year old war veteran living near Edenville was found with five deep head gashes but claimed to have been shot three times. He described attackers near Colo and said a companion he knew from Cole may aid in identifying the guilty parties.
Ames citizens hail new bridges over Squaw Creek on the college road, replacing the unsafe 600 foot roadway with two spans of 85 and 60 feet and a 64 foot pile approach. Built by Jayne and Moorer of Iowa City, the patent design centers a post tied arch to evenly distribute load, promising century-scale durability at a fraction of iron-bridge cost. County Board member D A Bigelow is thanked for the impetus and cost-saving achievement.
The city public schools close for summer with a successful year in attendance and progress. The High School will not hold graduations this term as the board adds two more terms to the ten year course, making it eleven years. graduation will occur next fall. A May 22 board committee report outlines needs for the coming year after visiting departments and noting enrollment figures.
Thomas and McLain advertise a full supply of the best machine oils kept in stock for customers.
Loans negotiated without delay on improved farms at reduced interest and commission. Apply to or address Frequeuntaick & Lucas Opera Block Nevada laws.
ROUSE and WHEELER announce a new grocery stock at W Brown's Store room on Main Street North, offering cash-only prices claimed as cheapest while guaranteeing all goods and paying top market prices for butter and eggs. They invite locals to inspect stock and compare before buying elsewhere.
Ordinance 61 repeals Ordinance 24 relating to dog tax in Ames Virginia. The measure takes effect after its passage and is signed by Mayor E R Cuampertars and Recorder Jno Watts.
A public highway location proposal is reviewed by the county auditor. The report favors changing and vacating the existing highway running through the southeast quarter of section 14 township 54 range 24. Objections or damage claims must be filed by noon on the second day of October, 1879. Official seal and signature of County Auditor Joux R. Hays.
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