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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1894
Page
2
A fragmented OCR of 1895 county election data lists votes by township and ward for governor related offices. It shows district clerk, county auditor, and county recorder roles alongside precinct tallies such as Indian Creek Fourth Ward and other local divisions with numeric vote counts scattered throughout.
A series of notices from candidates in Story and surrounding counties state intentions to run for county offices including Clerk of Court Auditor Recorder County Attorney and County Recorder. Announcements reference the Republican County Convention as the decisive body for nomination and action.
Judge Trimble of Keokuk has been nominated for the pension agent post at Des Moines.
Col. Eibock of Des Moines neared control of the Des Moines post office as Ed Hunter supporters began a charge. An investigation will precede any final settlement of the matter.
Gen. Weaver seeks Populist nomination for the 9th District in Council Bluffs and aims for Democratic endorsement. He plans to move from Des Moines to the Bluffs to contest Republican incumbent Hager.
Tennessee congressman Houck introduces a bill to reimburse Union Army men or their heirs for the average annual difference between gold value and the paper currency in which soldiers were paid. The proposal targets compensation for wartime pay disparities based on monetary value.
Republicans gain sweeping victories in Illinois Fourth Judicial district and Oregon state and congressional tickets. The party will hold a 52 member majority in the Oregon legislature on joint ballot.
Central Station Des Moines Iowa reports a cool dry first half of the week followed by higher temps and light showers in the west central and southern districts. Drought relief is hoped. oats and spring wheat have fallen short, timothy and clover crops will be cut short, while corn shows strong promise for a full crop by mid June.
Rumors say the County Central Republican Committee meeting in Nevada grew tense when Ww. C. refused to represent Washington in the absence of its delegate. The move was praised as prudent by some, reflecting strong local sentiment toward the G. P. and its priorities.
Robert Bonner of New York City proprietor of the New York Ledger and owner of several fast horses traveled through Ames Monday morning on his way home from the Scotch Irish convention. He was greeted by a friend from Marshaltown.
Advertises sending twelve cents in stamps to a Washington address to receive four copies of Kate Field's Washington containing special matter. Requires sender to provide name and address and the source of the advert, dated 7-9.
A school farewell piece extols national education as the key to liberty and intelligent voting. It urges students to seek knowledge, civic responsibility, and moral duty as they depart toward a broader life, ending with a hopeful farewell to the class of 94.
The 1894 report covers Story County Mutual operations with details on board and officers, farm risk totals, and savings versus stock insurance. It highlights state mutuals, town mutuals, and wind storm associations, plus regional dairy and cheese interests and potential dairy school. Notable visitors include Jester of Cornell and Robt. Bonner.
The Congregational church observed Children's Day with a morning sermon and evening flower concert, raising 11.00 for the S. S. and Publishing Co. A Young People’s union meeting is set for next Sunday at 6:45 p.m. at the Congregational church. The U P C U of the U B church plans its June convention in Elkhart Indiana, with Dr. Beard shear and Rev. Clark among those attending. The M E church will not hold services next Sunday. Rev. Everly travels to Albion for the Seminary’s annual sermon. The District Conference of the M E church will meet in Grand Junction next week with Everly attending. Children's Day at the M E church yielded three baptisms. no evening service due to the pastor’s illness. The Y P S C E of the Christian church plans a Fourth of July stand at the grove and urges patronage. Fourth of July committee meetings continue with plans for baseball, bicycle and horse races and other sports.
The Chicago & North Western offers excursion tickets at nearly one fare round trip. Good for July 7 and 8 to Asbury Park New Jersey for the National Educational Association annual meeting July 12 through 13. Tickets available via agents for details.
Children day was observed in both churches last Sabbath. The exercises were a credit to those taking part. Mrs. Henderson of Nevada is a guest here this week. Miss Nellie Robinson is home from Nevada where she has been attending school. Miss Fanny Gilbert returned home from Des Moines Saturday. Miss Mamie McFarlan is spending her vacation from school duties at home. Mr. Neil McFarlan was down from Wall Lake Sunday. Mrs. Gilbert was also a Sunday visitor. Mr. Murphy was seen at a social at F. I. Wilson's Tuesday. Chas. Brubaker's new house is being built east of town. J. P. Zenor and family, who anticipated moving to Story last week, have decided to remain until a more desirable opening presents itself. Rev. Cheek is spending a few days in Lincoln Illinois and may go there to visit friends in Indiana.
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