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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1893
Page
2
Justice Samuel Blatchford of the United States Supreme Court was stricken with paralysis at his Newport Rhode Island cottage on Monday. He is not expected to recover.
The Court of Appeals decides the World’s fair may be open on Sundays and that ruling is likely final. The U S Circuit court cannot compel attendance on Sundays.
A 99,000 pound shipment of strawberries moved from Montrose over the Burlington to St. Paul and Minneapolis. The Keokuk Gate City notes Iowa's prominence in exporting berries to outside markets this week.
The group riding from Chadron Nebraska to the world’s fair, about 90 miles out, arrived at Sioux City Monday night then head east toward Dubuque along a straight route from Sioux City to Fort Dodge. The horses appeared healthy at Sioux City and seemed to handle the journey well.
Sumner Chance and wife announce the arrival of a nine pound boy at their home on Sunday last. The issue calls for an election to decide bonds to fund an addition to the school house. Miss Nettie Armstrong visited in town. Will Herring and Bert Manville of I A C were in Zearing last week laying out Richardson's third add to Zearing.
Miss Eva Kerr from Ames. School directors elect Welty principal Minnie Thompson intermediary Ella Benfer primary. Cambridge plans July 4 celebration with grand program and speeches. Boone witness Anfin Ersland reports Story County win. Wooly responsible for own ditch. Tramps raise alarm in Slater. locals arm for defense. Nelson couples wed near Cambridge. Whipple birthday surprise honors man with token watch charm. Nellie Laughery returns to Ames duties. Lightning kills colt near Elwell. Saybrook visit for 97-year-old father. Hattie Starr to Ch rr Wardell marriage announced. Lint buried to chin in well rescue. Nevada notes Northwestern summer at home. Lyssand starts Chicago railway job. Memorial Knights of Pythias services at Nevada cemetery. Sunday school reports urged for quarter. uniformity urged. Story City notes and local errands. Des Moines swine breeders meeting with Des Moines banquet. Campaign Leader and Intelli gencer offer. Portrait of ex-Gov Kirkwood unveiled at Capitol.
The Borden murder trial in New Bedford Massachusetts ended Tuesday with the acquittal of Lizzie Borden. She was charged with killing her father and stepmother within hours of each other, a case that has drawn wide national interest and extensive newspaper coverage.
Bishop Merrill heads the committee overseeing the Methodist displays at the World’s fair. A meeting today will decide withdrawal action and draft an address to five million Methodists about Sunday opening. The anticipated message may urge attendance boycotts.
The state convention will meet in Des Moines on Wednesday August 16 1893 with ex Senator James Harlan as temporary chairman and ex State Senator Lawrence of Sioux City as permanent chairman. County conventions will follow to align political ambitions and aspirations.
Trustees and friends of Drake University see President Aylesworth as a strong figure yet doubt he can serve as college head and prohibition candidate for governor of Iowa. The piece suggests he should stay with the university rather than pursue the risky dual path.
A Providence Telegram clipping mocks Congressman Dunn of Arkansas for remarks on Ford's Theatre. It contrasts Civil War loyalties with pension reform criticism and cites a retaliatory attitude toward veterans. It notes eleven of twenty-one killed were soldiers and condemns insults to old soldiers by rival politicians.
A Collings Clipper note says a Modern Woodman camp will be organized soon at this place, Rhodes and Cambridge may start newspapers locally, and Collins residents plan a 4th of July jollification inviting neighbors to join.
Des Moines welcomed an international assembly of Good Templars from every continent and nearby islands. The Sunday Leader criticized the group in a half column editorial, joking about whether ugliness results from abstinence or vice versa, and questioning who authored the piece.
In Dubuque Col D B Henderson withdraws from Gov race citing pain from a lost foot. The piece endorses Major Conger as a capable, dedicated candidate with Washington and South America travel experience. Conger is presented as the leading Republican standard bearer for the fall campaign.
A local ad urges travelers to take Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to prevent sickness from altered water and diet. It also promotes No-to-bac nicotine habit cure with 25 and 50 cent bottle options and a free mail order book from The Sterling Remedy Co. Indiana Mineral Springs.
Public notice from M. F. Sims four miles south of Ames reporting an abandoned bay mare about 15 years old with a white spot on the forehead and two white hind feet. Sims requests the owner call and pay charges to reclaim the property. Dated June 15 1893.
In Ames Iowa L M Bosworth sells Chamberlain Cough Remedy bottles at 50 cents with strong testimonials from Union City Pennsylvania. The ad also promotes political pamphlets and a claim of a six hour relief for kidney and bladder diseases by the New Great South American Cure.
The Chicago & North-Western Railway announces reduced excursion tickets to Chicago with return validity to mid November 1893. Tickets on sale daily through October 31 1893 via the North Western Line with through cars sleeping and dining service. Obtain tickets and details from North Western Line agents and connecting routes.
G M Ellis wrote last week about home seeking plans. Miss Hattie Christm Vacation and Miss Lizzie Lawson closed Nelson school house last Friday. The census sparks talk Ames county seat hopes. Uncle north of town visits, old seated woman remarks on warmth. Raffs guest visits Independence Oklahoma. a patient grows well.
Alumni gathering described as a decided success with about 100 attendees. The Tadpole reunion and marriage notices mark a busy week with weddings in Woodbine and nearby, while lectures, gardens, and building projects reflect campus activity and improvements. Delegates set for Lake Geneva summer school.
Iowa Central Railway offers a July excursion sale on July 3 and 4 with half fare tickets for stations. Tickets valid for return until July 5 inclusive. For agents contact Iowa Central Ry or reach A. F Banks Traffic Manager or Thomas P. Barry General Passenger Agent for particulars.
An 1893 notice promotes July rail fares by the Chicago and Northwestern to stations within 200 miles, invites inquiries through C and N W agents, touts Velasco as a health sea air resort with early fruits and favorable soils, and lists local weather facts and investments. Also includes patent idea inquiry and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm from Velasco shipping-area readers.
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