Local Paragraphs Spotlight Ames Past Week Highlights
Mrs. H G Davis of Boone visits Ames. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Pitsor Sanday. Rev Slattery visits Stratford Iowa. Bradford Knapp and Russell Read in Des Moines. Miss Nellie Blackman teaches Kindergarten in Ames. Ora Noble and Aaron Harlan wed at Frank Noble home. Ames wells noted as shallow yet ample water. Journal reports St John’s events and Epworth League activities. Joe Meyers, ’95, graduates law and seeks county attorney post. Trans Miss Educational Convention to meet in Omaha June 28-30 1898 with Beardshear presiding over Agriculture and Engineering sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Pitsor Sanday
Rev. Slattery
Stratford
Iowa
Henry Christman
Ames
Frank Allen
Colorado
Rev. Blackman
Bell Telephone
Nevada
Jefferson
C. W. Potter
Potter
Rev. Thomas
Meeker
Roy Hutchinson
Boone
Epworth League
Yellowstone Park
E. L. Moffit
Signal Corps
Des Moines
Mr. Moffitt
Sam
Ora Noble
Aaron Harlan
Frank Noble
Rev
Cory
Christian Church of
Leland
Harlan
Ogden
Boardman Bros
Joe Meyers
Iowa Cyclones
The
State University
Carroll County
Chicago
Eugene Smith
Smith
J. J. Coull
Justice of the Peace
State College
J. P. Stewart
Fifth and Locust
Baptist Record
Spurrier & Maxwell
Omaha
Beardshear
N. E. Hansen
Plains
Elwood ‘Mead
Western Plains
Mead
Wyoming
United States Department of Agriculture
C. F. Curtiss
Trustees Demand Resignations From English and Veterinary Heads
At the last session the Board of Trustees asked for the resignations of Miss Doolittle from English and Prof. Niles from Veterinary. Several other heads trembled but remain in place for now. Hope remains that Dr. Niles may be reconsidered.
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Miss Doolittle
Prof. Niles
Dr. Niles
Carver's Louse and Vermin Exterminator Promoted
Advertises Carver's Louse and Vermin Exterminator as a remedy for lice mites and bed bugs. Claims many workers fail to control pests and suggests writing to J. E. Carver & Co. for dealer locations if unavailable locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver
J. E. Carver & Co
Cole
Young boy shot in leg by accidental rifle blast
Arthur Ball thirteen year old son of A M Ball accidentally shot himself in the left leg while trying to extract an unexploded shell from a small target rifle. The bullet remained imbedded and a physician could not locate it. He rests easy with no serious danger believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ball
A. M. Ball
50 Bushels for Sale by A. J. Graves & Sox
A. J. Graves & Sox offer 50 bushels available for sale at 1.50 per crate. Orders invited promptly.
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A. J. Graves & Sox
Memorial Service Planned by Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias and Rath bone Sister will host a memorial service at Champion Lodge hall Sunday afternoon. Short addresses are to be delivered by Prof. Curtiss Bradford Knapp and W A Wynn Jr. Exercises begin at 3 o clock p m with Knights asked to report by 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias and Rathbone
Hall of Champion Lodge
Prof. Curtiss
Bradford Knapp
W. A. Wynn, Jr
Knight
Good active man sought as manager for Story Co
Advertisement seeks an energetic manager for Story Company. Call at Davis House on Monday or Tuesday and ask for Mr. Alford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story Co
Davis House
Alford
Ames and Slater Prepare for Town Ball Game and Festivities
The town plans a ball game between Slater and Ames with a purse of 30 dollars and a 1 30 PM start. A six race bicycle program includes road mile half mile and a ladies event with various prizes totaling about 20 dollars. The extravaganza parade features greased pole pig wheelbarrow and tag of war contests with prizes around 25 dollars and a fat man and boys sprint events plus egg sack races and a shooting match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moise
Dwelling House Rates Advertised by Robeson
Classified notice from Gro. Robeson offering a south-side dwelling house at five dollars per month and an upstairs flat over the Intelligencer office at eight dollars and fifty cents per month.
Waseca flour ad and local notices in Ames area
An assortment of brief items including Waseca White Rose Flour promoted with satisfaction guarantee by Apams Bros, a lost black silk braided cape in Ames, a note to leave the cape at the office, Swank & White selling poultry wire netting, Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as curing multiple ailments, Blue Flame Sunshine Oil stove touted as safe and efficient, Swank & White also selling it, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised by Ss. M. and Pierson, Mich., and a note from Judisch Tos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Decker
Ames
Ss. M. and Pierson
Mich
DeWitt
Castoria advertisement and property listing note
An old classified snippet lists Castoria a familiar remedy and notes money to loan on arm lands at six percent. It mentions James A. Baker and J. E. Duncan with a property in good location offering two rooms forty to fifty feet long, one room suitable for a barber shop with water works and a porcelain bath tub and conveniences provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Baker
J. E. Duncan
Health Keeps a Man Young with Golden Medical Discovery
A 19th century ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for aging by improving digestion and blood quality. It claims 31 years of practice proving the theory, stating the remedy cleanses the stomach and bowels, purifies blood, and expels disease germs. All druggists carry the product.
Lincoln Receives Orders to Lead Porto Rico Campaign
Brigadier General Jas. Rush Lincoln departed at midnight for Mobile to report to Major General Coppinger. The Fourth Army Corps plans to seize Porto Riss with about 20 000 men including regulars and top Tampa Chickamauga volunteers. Lincoln hopes to command Iowa troops and earn lasting fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Rush Lincoln
Mobile Ala
Coppinger
Fourth Army Corps
Porto Riss
Tampa
Chickamauga
Lincoln
Iowa
Gen
Ames
Annu al Report of Story County Fire and Lightning Insurance
Story County cooperative fire and lightning association reports record risks and losses for the year ending June 7 1808 noting no director changes. It highlights countywide ownership by 700 citizens with property valued at 4 5 million and assessable capital of 1 1 million. The piece praises lower costs than old line companies and Iowa leading state cooperative insurance, while urging loss prevention and better loss adjustment. Executives A J Graves and D M Haypen preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
A. J. Graves
D. M. Haypen
Pres. Seec’y
Childrens Day at Gilbert Eerene Church Noted for Talent
Near Gilbert the Childrens Day exercises at the Eerene church drew praise for decorations music and young performers. Miss Hattie Barker performed Childrens Day in Cuba written by her sister Lillian now living in Des Moines. Rev H Paul Douglass opened with prayer and Rev Ball spoke on the Contional S S society. The parsonage project was discussed and Mr Oliver praised for leading the Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Hattie Barker
Cuba
Lillian
U. S
Des Moines
H. Paul Douglass
Ball
S. S. Society
Beecham
C. P
Oliver
Grain-O the Healthful Coffee Substitute
Grain-O is a tasty nourishing drink to replace coffee. It aids digestion and strengthens nerves, is not a stimulant, and benefits both children and adults. Sold by grocers at about one fourth the cost of coffee, 15 and 25 cents.
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Children’s Mission Band
Gilbert
Watkin’s Well
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Praise From Milesburg Reader
O P Jones of Milesburg Pa reports forty years of house keeping using DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and says they give the most satisfactory results as a laxative. Judisch Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Jones
Milesburg
DeWitt
Judisch Bros
Excursion to Clear Lake for Pain's Fireworks Display
The Iowa Central Railway Co plans a June 25 excursion to Clear Lake Iowa to view Pain's Great Fireworks Display The Siege of Manila Special train departs Marshalltown at 9 42 a m with a round trip fare of 1 75 including fireworks admission The return train from Clear Lake leaves June 25 at 11 00 p m tickets valid until Monday June 27 inclusive Thos P Barry G P A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway Co
Clear Lake
Iowa
Pain
Manila
Marshalltown
Thos. P. Barry
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the Intelligencer Hudson Bros. Publishers
H. G. Davis
Russell Read
D. Read
Coon Rapids
McGuire
J. A. Arrasmith
Gennevieve Richey
Ulysses
Neb
D. G. Ferguson
Miss Jeffries
Kewanee
Winsett
J. M. Williams
Drake University
Christian Church
Maxwell
Water Works
Fitchpatrick
H. M. Benson
Robt. Hardy
Colo
Board of Supervisors
Duncan
Cambridge
W. L. Richardson
A. Nelson
P. T. Keller
T. T. Wilson
Frank Thompson
M. M. Keller
J. B. Green
Hamilton
Nellie Kenedy
Morris Bros. Barn
Slater
Washington
Gro. Robeson
Waseca
Apams Bros
Swank & White
Hood
Castoria
Story County Fire and Lightning Insurance Association
ApCams Bros
Bosworth
C. W. Dudgeon
SS. de
Jeweler
Canier Bros. & Hermans
Canier Bros. & Herman
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