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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1878

Page

3

Thomas Soper and Son advertise groceries and clothing

The notice lists Mrs I L Suhm traveling to Pennsylvania among old friends and promotes Thomas Soper and Son as sellers of sewing machines, 50 cent skirts, and bargain groceries. Frazee’s remains at the old stand with Harvester sales by Borp and Carman and Gent’s boots from Tuomas Soren and Son. Schools plan a picnic. Frazee’s advertised clocks and door repairs.

I. L. Suhm Pennsylvania Thomas, Soper & Son's Frazee Tuomas, Soren & Son Gent

County Board Proceedings Update

Last meeting portion of County Board proceedings recorded. List of claims to be printed next week.

Gittesriz and Miss Aurce McGuiortts Wed In Nevada Iowa

A wedding was held Thursday evening June 6 1878 at the bride’s parents residence in Nevada Iowa. Rev F W Vinson officiated naming groom J F Gittesriz and bride Aurce B McGuiortts as married pair.

Nevada Iowa F. W. Vinson J. F. Gittesriz Aurce B. McGuiortts

Des Moines Jews Law College grads admitted to bar

Among the graduates named for the Class of 76 at Des Moines Jewish Law College who were admitted to the State Supreme Court bar last week are G. A. Garrard L. E. Spencer and E. L. King all I. A. C. graduates from the same class.

Jews Law College Des Moines Supreme Court of G. A. Garrard L. E. Spencer E. L. King

Fifth death hits James Jordan family last week

The State Centre Enterprise reports a fifth death in the James Jordan family on Thursday. The disease is unnamed by doctors, with symptoms including bleeding from eyes, nose, and mouth, while most of the rest of the family remains out of danger.

James Jordan State Centre Enterprise

Four Arrasmith youths embark on overland land hunt

A pair of William Arrasmith's sons with three companions set out Monday on an overland quest through Nebraska into Kansas. They aim to locate land and compare climates and advantages of both states before settling. They travel fully equipped with hopes of success and prosperity.

Wm. Arrasmith Nebraska Kansas

Large Strawberries Exhibit At College Farm

Saturday evening last Mr Sexton a gardener at the college farm showed a full quart of strawberries in the Intexticereer office. The berries were very ripe solid rich colored and excellent in flavor. They were the Charles Downing variety. In Des Moines this week many berries for sale were Downings showing rising popularity.

Sexton College Farm Intexticereer Charles Downing Des Moines Downings

Saturday Convention in Nevada County Draws Large Attendance

The delegate convention at Nevada last Saturday drew strong interest with full township representation. Major contests focused on District Attorney delegates and selection of State Convention delegates and Congressional delegates, with Gov Carpenter allies likely prevailing in the latter. The convention demonstrated Republican vigor ahead of October elections, with detailed proceedings to be published elsewhere.

Nevada Congressional

Combination Bridges Debated by County Board and Stroudsburg Expert

D A Bigelow requests cost and durability details from C B Palmer of Stroudsburg PA on patent combination iron and wooden bridges. At Des Moines Supervisors meeting, advocates praised their low cost and quick erection, claiming timber parts can be replaced without halting travel and that maintenance is cheaper. Board aims to secure permanent, economical bridge work to ease taxpayer burden.

D. A. Bigelow Story County

Board Proceedings and County Actions June 1878

The Iowa board adjourned to nine o'clock next morning after approving yesterday's minutes. They allocate 15 dollars monthly from Toor Farm funds for Mrs Killim and children of Franklin township, adjust 1878 township assessments, audit treasurer vouchers, and review receipts and expenditures through May 31 1878. The Agricultural College defense notes its crowding and labor program. The Republican County Convention convened at noon with Dan McCarthy named temporary chairman and credentials and permanent organization committees appointed.

Tuespar Toor Farm Killim Franklin Township Eli Zenor Howard Indian Creek Lafayette New Albury Palestine Ae Richland Sherman Union Warren Ee Cole Incorporation Wednespar C. B. Upland Sheldahl E. Briggs Nevada Court House Orier Central Committee Dan McCarthy Ames Messrs J. R. McDowell W. H. Gallup W. D. Lucas W. D Lucas W. A. Wier W.B Needham John Watts Tose Soton Bryan Isase French Cine’ Um

Franklin township grade repair referred to committee

On motion the grade repair in Franklin township near Haanum's mill was referred to a committee of Elliott and Bigelow. The auditor was authorized to issue warrants for all claims allowed and appropriations made at this session. Minutes read and approved. board adjourned sine die. 8. L. Sueanen, Chairman. Joan R. Hare, Auditor.

Turrepar Union Township Cambridge E. F. Scott John Ness Lafayette Township Bishop Bros Nevada Court House A. ©. McCracken Palestine Township Engelbar Nelson and E. Briggs W. A. Ballou Thomas & McLain Ames Dr. McTavish Cole C. B. Apland Sheldahl Saterway J. F. Gillespie Cas L. Oliver Franklin Township Wilfred Sharp Walnut Creek

College Workmen Dig Cellar for Horticultural Building

Workmen have excavated the cellar for a new Horticultural building to be built this summer in an L shape 45 by 24 feet north and south and 16 by 40 feet east and west. It will house a lecture room for the horticulture professor a propagating and grafting room and a temporary greenhouse until a proper one is provided. The cellar will serve as a vegetables store room and the project has long been needed since the college opened. The Ladies Military Company met for the first time last Wednesday evening with about twenty members. They drilled at the college and after a tentative break they formed ranks again and marched up the steps. They plan to drill twice weekly and expect a striking uniformed appearance.

Aurora

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