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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1877
Page
3
The page lists numerous Ames area offers and goods from Mrs Wray's millinery and Slingerland furniture to Thomas Sopra Son's clothing and J C Mitchell farm equipment. It notes sales, discounts, and new arrivals including coats, vests, tea, beds, cultivators, candies, fireworks, jewelry, and pumps with several prices and suppliers.
A. B. Frazee advertises the finest pod display in his jewelry line now in his city and selling cheap ahead of the Fourth of July. The notice emphasizes a time for the holiday shopping.
Went and Litritz advertise the Cooper Patent Rubber Bucket Chain pump as the best. They refer the public to E. J. Barnlett and J. G. Keigley for sales or information. The American Agriculturist praises Prof. Stalker and shows hay handling equipment from the Agricultural College. Tessy Eowanwus Nevada Iowa lists Alexandre kid gloves in multiple sizes and colors at $1.85 per pair, with two battened options at $1.85 and spring shades at $1.00.
Receipts for read and poll text offered at low price. Call to obtain. cheaper than white paper for writing.
Thayer has begun making his delicious ice cream signaling the ice season is officially open. The article notes the start of production and the availability of ices for customers this season.
The Misses Sweeney announce the largest stack of millinery goods ever brought to the city. They offer latest styles and best quality and claim to beat the lowest city prices. S. W. Swimen in charge of city mills reports several hundred bushels of wheat from the crop of ’T4 and manufacturing excellent flour. Local consumers urged to stock up while available.
An OCR fragment advertises printing of noteheads billheads envelopes cards and blanks in a workmanlike manner at reasonable rates with capability for large orders and small jobs.
Tovey and Bowsnos Revada present four lines of goods for Peramer wear including piques estd check lace and brocaded stripe swisses jaconets Victoria lawn pougees alpacas and cashmeres in light shades.
Ames Grange hosts a basket picnic on Saturday at 11 oclock. Brother J Davis invites members and guests to attend, aiming for a strong turnout and fellowship.
Tax young people's prayer meeting and Bible reading will commence at the Baptist church next Sabbath at 4 pm. Subject of Bible reading the therefore's of Romans. Programme of Tabernacle Meetings includes morning services at 9, afternoon at 3, evening at 8 with preaching and a children's meeting at 3 on Sabbath. The marriage licenses issued last week by Clerk Smith include Wm F Maloney with Mergie Talford D H Heds on and Clara Jones Frank A Baughman with Blanche Hambleton. Wishing joy from The Intelligencer.
The programme for the Iowa meeting of teachers and county superintendents is republished, to be held in Des Moines starting Monday June 25. The gathering promises pleasure and profit to all educators who attend.
Ware corded Velveteen White Terry honey combs cloth in both cottes and wool French pique white merino and fine plaid French flannsis goods for ladies and misses sacke and infants cloaks at Tovey Edwards Nevada Iowa.
The Rev. Mr. Percival will hold divine service in Grange Hall next Sunday at the usual hours. In the morning he will address The Power of Religious Re proof and in the evening Frugality a Homely Duty but a Christian Virtue.
Treasurer King reports tax payments from January 1, 1377, to June 1, 1877 totaling $62,787.10, versus $61,681.31 in the prior year, a surplus of $1,105.70. This suggests the times are not as hard as believed.
N. H. Granger represents the company at this place. The firm paid over a half million dollars for Chicago fire losses and was never prosecuted for a claim arising from those losses.
The piece notes pineapple mitts as fashionable and the high French twist as stylish for women. Coronets of coral suit brunettes while dark blue camis trim with Clovis lace. It mentions bangs for little girls and pale colored flowers dominating summer hair trends.
A Clinton county couple described as destitute travelers from the Black Hills stopped in the city to rest on their way home. They reported severe hardship and that their wealth consisted only of Indian trophies such as pipes and tomahawks. They left the Hills May 16. Tesux Epwarpe, Nevada, Iowa, sells a full range of Boots and Shoes with Croquet slippers and kid styles priced from $1.00 to $4.00.
A short exchange frames a printer asking why publishers never demand pay from a gentleman. The editor explains that after a time they decide the patron is not a gentleman and then ask for payment.
Ruggles Eighth Medium Job Press for sale in good repair and capable of fast card envelope and note head work. No Iowa press matches its speed. Includes a Quarto. Three to nine months bankable note offered.
The State v Hugh Compton jury found him guilty last week. John Kintzley and W H Young pleaded guilty and were sentenced. Compton and Young get one year, Kintzley six months. Moore bayseed thief and George and Thomas Boyd received one year each for forgery.
The Nevada delegate convention met last Saturday with strong attendance. T. C. McCall presided with June Watte and W. H. Gallup as secretaries. Delegates elected include Watts, Col. Inc. Scott, McCall, Sharer, Lucas, Maxwell, Witchpatrick, Nelson, Mason and Wood. A motion to instruct delegates was amended to reflect their choice for governor.
The advertisement claims the path to riches and health for Americans. It promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and related symptoms with two doses said to relieve instantly. Sample bottles cost 10 cents and large bottles 75 cents, sold by leading druggists and J J Bosquet Amer Is.
Hearn and Millican advertise best lead at 250 dollars and boiled oil at 75 cents with colors and varnishes offered at bottom prices at A B Tomas.
The Actives from this city defeated the Clip pers of Boone 22 to 9 on Wednesday afternoon. The game ended with a clear victory for the Actives and the score was 22 to 9. Next Friday promises a close contest against the State Centre boys on the diamond.
The Ames School Board met Monday night in the secretary’s office. Monroe Soper Thomas billed $53.57 for coal. their payment was approved. Teacher applicants for the coming year were reviewed and salaries set. A committee was formed to select and hire teachers. A picnic was approved for Friday June 22, the last day of school.
Prof Geo Fox has arranged with High School scholars for vocal drill and a performance of Genevieve, a highly regarded operetta praised by critics. Mr Fox carries strong statewide endorsement from musicians and teachers including the county superintendent, signaling a likely successful production.
Local visitors include Jacob J. Mosnat and family from Belle Plaine visiting their brother Joseph Mosnat and touring the College. Boone’s Geo Fox sought Sunday school cantata prospects. Mrs. Geo Underwood and Mrs. Ames depart for Wisconsin. Mrs. France of Sharon Wisconsin returns with son George. B W Child, now in Chicago, visits Ames. Del Norte Prospector reports Milton Evans of Ames arriving en route to Nevada mines, W S Alexander from Ames arriving and may stay, and Prof J B Carpenter revisits to promote Queen Esther cantatas.
The wind storm last Wednesday night blew down the D B Davidson store room and overhead hall under construction, wreckage spoiled much lumber, contractor Solon Bryan salvaged materials, and rebuilt sturdier. Citizens plan an artificial shed, Fourth of July celebration, and two new hotels by the 20th. Two Illinois men to manage a new dry goods and grocery store, plus Miss Allie Ayers visiting. John Severson of J Stenber Co died in Hull England on June Sth after twenty years in Story county, survived by a wife and several children. community sympathies.
A city communication under the caption Washington Township criticizes a Ames Republican caucus held last Saturday for secrecy and unanimity. The letter alleges a bid by a “Hayes Policy Republican” to delegate and govern by private action, citing past similar events in 1876 and a rival caucus attempt.
The second annual Iowa Industrial Exposition opens September 26 1877 in Des Moines. Exhibits will cover art science and industry with space applications available anew sought on early basis. Admission set at 25 cents with no space charge and safeguards for goods and fire protection emphasized.
Dealers order by the thousand for the new and beautiful song Touch me Gently Father Time by Charlee Baker author of He Molds the Fort of Heaven. Music dealers mail this song for 40xts. Published by F W Heimick 60 West 4th Street Cincinnati.
Economy zeal grows as townships seek prudent spending on roads. Nine Wauchope graders were ordered from the county in the first three days of the week, with four allocated to Franklin township. May 11 Tama Press reports the move amid tax concerns.
For Rent bakery and restaurant inquiries to W D Lucas Ames Iowa. Property offered includes part or all of south half section 18 and southwest quarter section 17 85 24 on easy terms. Also land and horses for sale with very easy terms. Wood turning scroll saing patterns and wall paper stock offered by multiple providers in Ames and Story County.
Real estate listing from McCanrray Stevens and Unnerwoon of Ames Iowa offering first class farms prairie lands and desirable city property for sale at low figures. Agents are land agents and attorneys at law based in Ames.
Ames News Depot reports broad growth after acquiring Calkins news business. It adds Chicago Times Tribune Des Moines State Register New York Ledger Weekly Saturday Night Spirit of the Times and other titles weekly. Monthly Scribner's Harper's Frank Leslie's to be available soon.
Apply to the proprietors for half membership at a discount in Keokuk Iowa on the Mississippi. Bookkeepers penmen reporters operators and teachers thoroughly fitted. Address Professor Miller Keokuk Iowa.
The commissioner appointed to examine the expediency of locating a public highway reports in favor of the location starting at the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of section 11 township 82 range 24 then east one mile and a quarter then south 40 rods then east about 60 rods to intersect an existing road. Objections or damage claims must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon August 10, 1877. Witness my hand and seal June 2, 1877. Joan R. Hays, County Auditor.
By order of the Chevac Court, on June 30 1877 at 10 oclock at the Nevada courthouse door a sale of defendant J W Swith and Ole G Olsen land will occur to satisfy a 1565.08 debt plus 9.60 costs and 10 percent interest. The property is the W 4 of the NE and NE 1 of the NE in section 28 township 85 north range 24 west. All interests described will be sold for cash.
In the Story County District Court a general execution issued June 25 1876 to collect a judgment in favor of J J Coon against M Barndollar. It lists Lot 1 NE of SE Sec 29 Twp 84 N R 24 W PM, to be sold June 30 1877 at 10 AM for a debt of $130 plus costs $625 and interest, under Sheriff J F Grinlesteere of Story County Nevada Iowa.
For sale an improved 180 acre farm with 20 acres of timber and stock raising suitability. Located six miles north of Ames in Milford township within forty rods of Roper's grist mill. Priced reasonably with easy terms. Contact O. K. Hens Nevada Iowa.
Auctioneer Co. O. Derr offers 16 town lots in Daff's addition Ames for sale Thursday June 28 at 10 o clock a m. Terms require $15 down per lot with balance due in five equal annual installments at 10 percent interest or 10 percent discount for full cash.
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