Miss Vina Hardcastle Wins Gold Watch in Popularity Contest
The Intelligencer proclaims Miss Vina Hardcastle winner of the gold watch for greatest gain in votes on new subscriptions during the period ending June 22. Edna Thompson, Maude Campbell, and Bessie Passmore win bonuses. a diamond ring is awarded for the next three weeks based on gains to July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vina Hardcastle
Intelligencer
Miss Hardcastle
Edna Thompson
Miss Thompson
Maude
Dudgeon's
Devi Vacations Boost Houses By Mail Order
A brief note reports a surge in home purchases tied to mail order services in the region. Real estate agents say the trend reflects a growing demand for convenience and quick delivery of housing options.
Saloon debate in Boone sparks temperance push
In Boone a Presbyterian minister asserts saloon owners harm the town and urges Ames temperance backers to support effort led by Asher. He argues liquor taxes and policing costs harm government finances, citing local arrests and poverty linked to drink and proposing a per capita tax to fund public needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. H. L. Mason
Boone
Asher
Ames
Dr. Mason
the News-Republican
Boone County
Two Negro Hoboes Murder Brakeman Near Vail
A Northwestern train attack near Vail Crawford county killed brakeman Lee Warner of Boone and seriously injured Alva Brechtel of Carroll. Two hoboes Henry Clark and Chesley Hubbard were arrested. Warner’s body was sent to Boone. Brechtel remained hospitalized in critical condition. Funeral services for Warner were held in Boone with railroad men as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vail
Crawford County
Ames
Lee Co. Warner
Boone
Alva C. Brechtel
Carroll
Warner
Brechtel
Henry Clark
Chesley Hubbard
Denison
Clark
Hubbard
Warners
West Side
McCartney
No. 12
Mann Bros
Hast Fifth Street
Wm. Fuller
Florence
Howard
Russell
Grace
Northwestern Depot
News-Republican
Council Bluffs
Manilla
Lee Warner
F. C. Renier
Rural School Commencement at Nevada July 16
Nevada hosts rural school commencement ceremonies on July 16 with class day at the high school at 9 45 a m and an evening graduation lecture at the church. Diploma presentations by Supervisor Ben Johnson and Superintendent D M Kelly follow, with free admission for graduates parents teachers and Story County Teachers Association members. others pay 15 or 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Amanda Thompson
Richland
Blanche Warren
LaFayette
Ella Thompson
Roy Messer
Sherman
Hioward Peterson
Sheldahl
Claude Messer
Floyd Heard
Myrtle Peterson
Christian Larson
Eva Whiteman
Laura Scott
Indian Creek
Marie Cloonen
Lincoln
Betsy Jacobson
Merle Mes- Richland
Howard Crouthamel
LaFayettee
Mreel Messer
Fdna Berggren
Marie Beedle
Washington
John F. Picht
Raymond Crawford
Franklin
Edward Morris
Hattie Picht
Millie Ersland
Story County
Ira J. Scott
Supt
D. M. Kelly
Ben Johnson
Story County Teachers’ Association
Two Sons of General Lincoln Graduate
Gen James Rush Lincoln visits Des Moines on state military business as Iowa National Guard gains permanent status. Mrs Lincoln joins him as their son Charles finishes military studies at Leavenworth Kansas and Francis completes artillery training at Ft Monroe Virginia. Both sons will remain for further advanced work next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rush Lincoln
Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
United States Army
Lincoln
Leavenworth
Kansas
Charles
Francis
Ft. Monroe
Fourth of July Injury At Boone From Dynamite Caps
A twelve year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Andover, suffered serious injuries after handling dynamite caps found near the old plug track at Boone. The blast damaged the left hand, tearing fingers and scorching the face. Medical aid was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Joe Andover
Andovers
Allie Too Worldly For Dominie's Use
Allie the Beautiful Three Year Old pony bought by banker C L Siverly from Ames is described as a high flyer who refused to conform to church and community norms. The horse will be driven between Kelley and Ames, with the Reverend Andrew M Shea lamenting the loss as the pastoral life grows more absurd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie
Andrew M. Shea
Allerton
Andrew M
Ames
Ecard
Shea
C. L. Siverly
Union National Bank
Kelley
Northwestern
Prophets of Old
Faith Healer Schlatter Aids Iowa Invalid
Des Moines hosted faith healer Schlatter Mr Phil Shuggart an invalid for seven years was treated with seven head anointing hands sessions costing seven dollars Doctors claim seven day plan will restore movement while spectators report tingling and improved feel The event at Ingersoll park drew hundreds as Schlatter claimed cures and the local paper noted no injuries despite crutches and canes tossed aside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Shuggart
Des Moines
Schlatter
Mr. Shuggart
Sioux City
Schleatter
Shuggart
Ames
Ingersoll Park
Call the Depot After July 1 With New Train Telephones
Claude Campbell reports a new law requiring railroads to install telephones and post up to date passenger schedules at depots. After July 1 patrons can call the depot to learn if trains are on time or late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Campbell
The
Jewell Record
Des Moines Baseman Clyde Williams Illness Update
Dr. Chas. G. Tilden visited Des Moines second baseman Clyde Williams in Des Moines after Williams overworked to lift the capital team from the dumps. Williams is described as seriously ill with rheumatic symptoms and joint stiffness, though not in critical condition, amid discouragement from cold feet during a Sioux City series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. G. Tilden
Des Moines
Clyde Williams
Williams
Capital
Sioux City
Hagerman to Lecture at Des Moines Methodist Church
Rev Dr Hagerman pastor of the First Methodist church Des Moines will deliver the final talk of the Ladies Aid Lecture Course at the local Methodist church next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hagerman
First Methodist Church
Des Moines
Methodist Church
Chimes to Play National Air Classics at Ames Fourth
Among July Fourth attractions in Ames a concert by chimes will perform national airs during the celebration providing a musical centerpiece for the town event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Miss Kate Shelley Invited as Guest of Honor
July 6 marks the 28th anniversary of Miss Kate Shelley rescuing a passenger train at Moingona by crawling over a railroad bridge lantern in hand. She will be invited to Ames for the semi centennial on July 3 as guest of honor representing Boone County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Shelly
Boone County
4& Railroad
Moingona
Shelley
Ames
Storms to mark sixth anniversary as Iowa State College president
Dr. Albert B. Storms celebrates six years in office as president of Iowa State College on July 24. Elected in 1903, he will deliver the welcome address at the semi centennial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Storms
Iowa State College
Memories of 1859 college site celebration list attendees
Mr T J Miller recalls participants at the July 4 1859 celebration of the college site. Names include J H Craig Mrs Hester Sawyer F Turner McLain Mrs R McClure Mrs F R Noble Jacob Lyon Mrs Jane Briley Am es resident. Campbell brother of J A Campbell of Kansas attended with Miller. J A Campbell born July 25 1858 Milford township attended but recalls little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Miller
J. H. Craig
Hester Sawyer
F. Turner McLain
R. McClure
F. R. Noble
Jacob Lyon
Jane Briley
Ames
R. J. Campbell
J. A. Campbell
Kansas
Miller
Bloomington
Campbell
Iowa Co
Milford Township
Ames Man David Jones Through Decades Loyal to Parties
Mr. David Jones of Fayetteton, Ohio, visited Ames for a week to see his son Grant Jones. A former Ames resident since 1853, Jones led a pole raising race at Ontario in 1860 as a federal citizen. He served in the Tenth Iowa Volunteer Regiment in 1861 and returned to Ames, later moving to Ohio in 1888. He witnessed Ames celebrations from 1859 and planned to attend the semi century mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jones
Fayette
Fulton County
Ohio
Grant Jones
Ames
Pioneers and Early Residents of Story County
The account recalls G W Kelly visiting in 1855 and 1853 arrivals from McLean County Hl with Wm Thompson Frank Thompson and Otho French. Otho French died when timber fell east of Ames after his arrival. It notes Judge Evans the first county judge arriving in 1862 and mentions Col. S P O'Brien and Isaac Craig among early settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Kelly
Story County
McClean County
Frank Thompson
Otho French
Game County
Otho
Ames
Judge Evans
P. O'Brien
Isaac Craig
Local Fair Races and Prizes Announced
At the celebration several events will award liberal prizes including a 100 yard dash horseshoe tournament 50 yard married women's race 200 yard fat men's race 18 year old girls race potato race sack race greased pig race and a motorcycle race Prizes will also be given for the oldest man and wife on the grounds Ball games and many other amusements are planned.
Fourth of July Ride Omitted Name in Ames Attendance
The Nevada Representative notes F. B. Snelling, a thirteen year old, was left out of The Intelligencer’s Ames Fourth of July attendee list in 1859. He rode with a friend in Isaac French's lumber wagon before dawn from Cal to the celebration, a chilly Independence Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intelligencer
Ames
F. B. Snelling
Snelling
Isaac French
Cal
Nevada
Fireworks Rules Aim to Cut Fourth of July Injuries
Police warn dealers to stop selling dangerous explosives ahead of July Fourth. Prohibited items include firecrackers over two inches long or one quarter inch in diameter, torpedoes longer than three quarters of an inch, chloride of potash and sulfur for detonating canes, and any explosive more powerful than black powder. Celebrants urged to avoid cannon discharges bonfires in streets or alleys, placing explosives on streetcars or rails, or firing near hospitals.
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Ieev Eee Rere
Bessie Passmore
Maude Campbell
Johnson Eevee
Larson
Mabel Kingkade
Ruth Clayton
Florence McCarthy
Ceeil Greene
Laura Tho
Carrie Lane
Gilbert
Nellie Mason
Cambridge
Faith
Hazel
Faith Bissell
Mabel Walkey
Mona Fowler
Mary Cox
Florence Reynolds
Lyral Watkins
Avis Cole
O. H. L. Mason
Rural School Commencement
General Lincoln
Boy
Dominie
Pastor
Kate Shelley
President Storms
Jones
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