Moonlight picnic at Ferguson's well site noted
The Intelligencer Gilbert reports a moonlight picnic at Ferguson's well site as the town's youth praise it as a fine spot. Eleven Good Templars attended the Story district meeting at Maxwell, the largest delegation for any lodge. Glifford Oliver visited Story City for an evening. Leona Graves hosted about a dozen children Saturday. Barker paints his house and Des Moines visitor Elza Decker was seen on streets. Grant Barker of Ames and wife visit Uncle C. F. Barker. Wilson family and Willard Lusk travel from Dakota with a return trip home tonight.
District I O G T Convenes In Maxwell Iowa For District Lodge
The Story County District Lodge of the I O G T met at Maxwell Iowa with most officers present and twenty four delegates. Afternoon and evening sessions included district degree conferrals, papers on membership and temperance work, and a public meeting at the Christian church. The second day opened with devotional exercises, questions from the Grand Secretary, committee reports, and papers on the history and temperance reform before adjournment. Also noted is a congressional note criticizing Hull for backing a pool legalization bill.
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Maxwell
Iowa
R. A. Ferguson
E. C. Potter
J. W. Conrad
Rev. Ferguson
Rev. Henderson
Julius M. Shultz
Perry Perkins
Etta M. Budd
J. W. Henderson
Ferguson
Maxwell Lodge
Christian Church
Henderson
J. B. McLain
Etta Budd
Carrie Gifford
Nevada
Gillispie
Story County
Notes by the Way to Galveston Ends in Dry Texas
The writer recalls leaving Ames on the 9th for Texas via Council Bluffs. In Omaha a long wait yielded only a Salvation Army sighting. The journey notes dry plains, jokes about buckwheat and cotton, and arrival in lively Galveston with a beach dip by Jim. Further details promised.
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Ames
Texas
Council Bluffs
Bluffs
Omaha
Galveston
Salvation Army
Wes
Jim
Central
Vacation notes and county items from town readers
Miss Flora Scott enjoys a vacation at home. Will Tripp moves into a new house and car. Ross visited Boone on Wednesday. Isaac Ellis and G. Pr. work on a new barn. Miss Jennie West boards with a family on the college campus. Aunt Mary Ross returns from a visit with a Hancock county son. Smith’s buggy is damaged in a run. Henry Johnson improves his house with paint. L Morris with his girl near colliding with No. 6 Sunday on the way home from church. Warning to others is urged. Miss Nellie Ross hosts a party for cousin Miss Laura Coffelt of Trenton, Nebraska. Coffelt returns home Wednesday.
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Ross
Boone
Isaac Ellis
G. Pr
Jennie West
L. Morris
Ames
Nellie Ross
W. A. Beedle
Laura Coffelt
Trenton
Nebraska
Coffelt
Cartoon series on district politics sparks echo debate
The editorial attacks a local cartoon series tied to the Des Moines News, criticizing its stance on the congressional fight. It argues the paper should not echo or distort truth and accuses rivals of misusing the term echo to push falsehoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines News
the Times
Register
Nichols Wins Local Backing in Congress Candidacy
Edmund Nichols secured endorsement from his home county for Congress. Hull campaigned in Dallas for cross county support but was defeated. Warren county also backed Berry as its delegation was instructed for Berry.
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Edmund Nichols
Hull
Dallas
Nichols
Warren County
Berry
Carpenter Stocks 100 Prien Pieces at Elliots Furniture
Carpenter displays 100 pieces of the latest Prien music at Elliots Furniture Store for public viewing and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Elliots Furniture
Northwestern line sale excursion tickets to Chicago
The National Democratic Convention offers July 4 5 and 6 excursion tickets to Chicago at half rate. One fare for the round trip with return until July 12 1896. For tickets and full information apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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North-western Line
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Ames News Bits Chronicle mix of travel and local incident
Mr and Mrs N S Tedrow and daughter Fern visited Ames this morning. Prof Beyers of Iowa State College arrived for a month long geology assignment in Marshall county under the state survey. Judge J L Stevens plans a Lakes region trip with wife and sons, two weeks away, aiming to return for the state convention. Charles Johnson, working five miles north of Ames, was robbed of a gold watch during a stopover in Boone, with two men arrested by the Boone police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Stevens
Great Lakes
Boone News
Charles Johnson
Ames
Boone
Hull Tactics and Newspaper Campaigns in Iowa
In Linn township Dallas County Nichols wins a majority as polls stay open until Hull supporters arrive to influence delegates. The Elite dominates in candy and drinks. The Nevada Representative laments paid newspaper circulation by candidates and campaigns while criticizing Hull and Berryhill and defending party press reputation.
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Iowa State Register
Linn Township
Dallas Co
Nichols
Hull
Congress
McKinley
Messrs
Berryhill
Nevada
Republican Primaries in Ames Second Ward Set for July 8
Delegates to the County Convention will be chosen in the Second Ward Ames at 3 30 p m July 8 1896 at the primary site. C M Sorer Commissioner.
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Ames
C. M. Sorer
Washington Township Republicans Meet for Delegates and Committeeman
The Republicans of Washington township are called to meet in Ames City Hall on Wednesday July 8 at 3 30 p m for selecting four delegates to the Republican County Convention in Ames on July 11 and for electing a township committeeman for the ensuing year. L G Rosenfeld commissioner.
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Washington Township
Ames
L. G. Rosenfeld
Primary Precinct in Agricultural Hall July 5
The Ames Fourth Ward precinct primary is set for July 5 in Agricultural Hall on the first floor from 3 to 6 p m. At 5 o'clock the same day a Republican caucus will select three delegates to the Story County Convention. W H Hercema an Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Fourth Ward
Agricultural Hall
Story County
W. H. Hercemmaan
Third Ward Delegates to County Convention Issue
The Third Ward selects delegates to attend the county convention starting at 3:30 p.m. July 8, 96 at the usual locale. Grant Township caucus at Enterprise school July 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. to elect delegates and nominate township officers with a primary from 3 to 6 p.m. Barbour and Baker listed as committee members.
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Enterprise School
V. Barbour
Com
Republican meeting in Lafayette town ship for primary
The Lafayette town ship Republicans meet at 3 30 p m to elect committeeman and delegates to the county convention. Primary and caucus are set for City Hall replacing the Opera House location used last general election. Miller and Kooser advertise low prices and quality. James Perdue of Monroe Michigan reports relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He credits the Balm for reducing back pain and expresses gratitude. For sale by druggists.
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Lafayette Township
City Hall
Opera House
E. L. Eaicson
James Perdue
Monroe, Mich
Chamberlains
Chamberlain
Local Goods and Sales Noted at Ames and Soper's
The Elite promotes ice cream while Ames flour mill advertises fresh seed buckwheat. Soper's lists trunks and valises and straw hats as the latest arrivals. Adams Bros offer sweet potato plants and Irwin & Co sell the Ohio cultivation item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Flour Mill
Price List Note and Sale Items From Local Advert
A quirky price list advert offers hair cutting services and clippers pricing along with a sale on Johnson's Cyclopedia latest edition. Also advertised are bath tickets, cosmetics like egg shampoo and hair tonique, and a sale on ladies rubber circulars at half price with nearby bank reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s Cyclopedia
Biartow & Smrru
Dry Wood for Sale by P P Brown
Several cords of fine dry stove wood available for purchase. Inquire with P P Brown for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.P. Brown
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U.S
Atl
Iat
the Intelligencer
Hudson Bros. Publishers
Gilbert
Glifford
Oliver
Story City
Leona Graves
Barker
Sfie Dunkle
Aic
Elza Decker
Des Moines
Grant Barker
C. F. Barker
Congressional
Patterson
Inter Ocean
Ontario
Flora Scott
Will Tripp
Mary Ross
Hancock Coun
Ted. Smith
Henry Johnson
Tedrow
Fern
lLoone
Fourth Ward
Third Ward
Geo. E. Baker
Grant Township
L. M. Bosworth
Eddy
THE
Cash Store
Maxwell & Son
Miller & Kooser
Trunks
Valises
Soper’s
Adams Bros
Irwin & Co
J. F. Kintzley
Union National Bank
Elliott’s Furniture Store
Smith & Barnes Pianos
Lakeside Organs
McCormick
Loughran Machine CO
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