Ames News Notes and Local Gleanings
Local residents travel and visits abound with Miss Cassie Lincoln heading to Muscatine and Frank Fowler returning from Colfax. Ames church events, weddings, and society picnics fill the week alongside college life updates and upcoming Fourth of July plans in Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fowler
Colfax
John Kegley
Iowa
H. P. Williams
Ames
Fred Coggeshall
Applington News
Congregational Church
Lucy Nelson
Des Moines
W. W. Spring
Society of Kings Daughters
M. Stalker
Fred Curtiss
Nevada
C. F. Curtiss
Curtiss
Law Department
The
State University
Volney Giddings
Carthage
Cal. Giddings
Mason City
Miss Misner
Webster City
Nellie Sheehe
Grace Axtell
Newton
Boone
Capt
K. W. Brown
Marcus
Edna Meek
Hand Made Furniture and Upholstery Offered
On hand fine finished furniture available with upholstering services offered. Customer saves money by choosing first hands work. Louis Heney in South Side Ames advertises services. Newman Bros. organs for sale by J. B. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Heney
South Side
Ames
Newman Bros
J. 8. Thompson
Arrigosi Sisters Featured In Forepaugh Sells Circus
Des Moines and Boone dates announce the Arrigosi Sisters as star European aerial performers in the Great Forepaugh and Sells Brothers show. The sisters entertain with flying trapeze feats in full dress and long skirts, showcasing daring leaps and dives as a striking act in the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrigosi
Des Moines
Boone
Family Horse For Sale By Irwin Randall Co
A good all around family horse with fine style and action is offered for sale. The owner, I J Ferguson, notes the animal must be sold by June 10th and invites inquiries from interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Rec
Irwin Randall Co
Tf. I. J. Ferguson
Ames Seeks Weed Cutters From Property Owners
Special notice to Ames property owners to cut weeds in front yards and lots. City says tall weeds mar appearance. Mayor M. K. Smith notes enforcement. Owners may claim the keys by visiting the office, proving property and paying for this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Stamps
Tilden
Ft. Dodge
H. G. Raynor
J. A. Banks
Ames
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Barnes
Roberson
City of
M. K. Smith
Pay Up Debtors Urged for Immediate Settlement
A local notice from Bier Low & Siri urges all owing parties to call at the store and settle debts immediately. The note cites large bills and lack of time for personal visits, emphasizing prompt payment to meet financial obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bier Low
Siri
Cough Remedy Publicized for Croup and Cough Relief
G W Richards of Duquesne Pennsylvania endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as especially valuable for croup and a chest cough. The remedy is advertised as safe pleasant and giving prompt relief after years of sales. Available from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Richards
Duquesne, Pa
Excursion to South Platte valley Promises Investment Prospects
Ames Iowa invites readers to a June 23 1896 land excursion to the Colorado South Platte valley to study irrigation and climate. The trip costs 21.65 dollars round trip, with land purchase credits and favorable terms. The note urges participation, mentions ongoing valley improvements and about 100 dwellings under construction, and lists M Hemstreet as organizer alongside I A C Notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Platte Valley
Colorado
Ames
M. Hemstreet
Iowa
Ames School House Addition and Repairs Bids Sought
Notice states bids for an addition and repairs to the Ames School House in Story County Iowa will be received at the secretary’s Ames office after June 15 1896 until 1 o clock July 2 1896 when the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Bids also invited for a hot air furnace and the board may reject any or all bids.
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Congregational Church
John Sergius
Persia
Omaha
Boone
Abercrombie
Scofield
Corporal Lundquist
Ames
Arthur
Clarence Crary
Reed Wilson
Lincoln
Frank T. Campbell
Des Moines
Iowa
C. H. Maxson
Minnie Mitchell
Maxson
K. W. Brown
Indian Territory
American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society For
India
Missionary Board
Chicago
Ongele College
Boston Board
Washington
Story County
Chas. Whitaker
Board of Directors
Well Drilling Services by Miller & Son Ames IA
Geo Miller and Son in Ames Iowa offer prompt well drilling and repair services at reasonable figures. Contact by call or word to arrange work with Louis Ham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, Miller & Son
Ames
Iowa
Louis Ham
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the Intelligencer
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Cassie Lincoln
Muscatine
L. L. Zenor
Grand Junction
Little Gladys
Laura Whalen
Gus Morris
H. M. Morris
Mr. Morris
D. T. Fairchild
Clinton
A. K. Banks
St Louis
Dan McCarthy
H. L. Carroll
M. E. Gilbert
Glen Norman
Jeanette
C. E. Wheeler
R. F. Lavender
Gilman
Gilbert
F. M. Douglass
Newburg
W. W. Talbot
Dell Maxwell
Marshalltown
Talbot
Raynor
McCracken
Hull
Ontario
Clifton
the Times
Elias E. Barakat
Damascus
Holy Land
Egypt
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Barakat
College
Nichols Bros
Chas. Nichols
Smith
Marshall Ricketts
Nichols
C. G. Lee
Ricketts
Meyer Smith
Mabel Owens
Geo. Baker
Harvey Davis
Sheldon Bakery
Wm. Alfred
Oklahoma
Miss Blackman
Denver
A. C. Blackman
Baptist Church
Odd Fellows Committee
Loduska Wyrick
Japan
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Sister Wyrick
Andy Scott
Richmond and Harriman
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Brown
A. Wales
Wales
Little Son
Centerville
Loughrans
Soper’s
G. W. O'Brien
Chas. Fox
Andrews
Grove Bro’s
J. E. Davis
Davis
Rickets
Fox
Haverly
Lee
Law and Order
Lola Placeway
Michigan
Roscoe
Iowa College
Grinnell
Miss Doolittle
Rom
Geneva
Anna Richmond
Wilson
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Pammel
Geo
S. Forrest
Clinton County
Atlantic
Flora Wilson
Edna
Ella French
Bertha Root
Denver, Col
Blanch Greeley
Petokey
Mich
Europe
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Hazel Beardshear
Wingate and Finch
Mundhenk
Meek
Axtell
Westermann
Knapp
Stevens
Murphy
Anderson
McClain
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Blanche Wingate
Jewell
Dr. Goldsmith
Sam Webb
Robinson
Coffin
Jefferson Bee
Elias Clifton
Eastern Star Masonic Degree
Lodge
Order
O. O. Ror
J. W. Harriman
Woods Hutchinson
John P. Mullin
Iowa City
Harriman
W. E. Harriman
Beardshear
Ogden High School
Reese
Ogden
Yale
Harvard
Phebe Sherman
Lucy Canfield
Effie Schuneman
Maude McIntosh
Mary Zimbelman
Carl Canfield
Harry Patchen
Fred Crary
Boone Republican
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