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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1885
Page
3
The timetable lists Westbound services including Pacific Express and freight and passenger runs with multiple departure times such as 1 05 a m 6 30 a m 11 40 a m and 7 30 p m. It notes Montour and Atlantic Express connections and various morning and afternoon slots.
R W Ballard of Story City declares candidacy for County Supervisor subject to the Republican County Convention decision. He signs on May 11 1885, asserting his intent to seek the office.
The Saturday hall festival by the ladies of the Congregational Church drew fair turnout. Gross receipts reached 60.81 dollars with 35.72 dollars net after expenses. A evening storm reduced profits, yet the effort still provided notable recreation amid effort and labor by a few.
Local commentary condemns repeated arrests for drunkenness while urging mercy for offenders. The piece laments moral law violations and calls for charity to help alcohol addicts, then shifts to political intrigue over Story County appointments and party interest centering on Cleveland’s nominees.
Consumptives and all suffer from throat and lung affections can find a cure in Dr. King's New Discovery. It has a record of wonderful cures with thousands proclaiming it saved their lives. Free trial bottles available at Pickett & Co.
Entries list visits by Senator Gillett and others to the city, upcoming lawn sociables, shopping ads, and schedule changes. Mentions include Dr Merepiru and wife in Des Moines, J H Queal of Des Moines, A M Ball’s 12 pound boy, and a new lot of White Straw Flats at 35c. Also notes changes to publication day and church activities.
The Ladies' Union Prayer Meeting and Bible Study convenes Tuesday at 3 PM at the Congregational Church with all invited. Emma Moratton, back in town, won first prize at Gunnell College's commencement for the best original essay in the ladies' course.
30 acres with a good cottage and two acres in fruit land located half a mile west of Ames. Land is mostly cleared and was formerly owned by the late Samuel Jennings. For information contact Mr. F. Turner who lives on the property.
Tune Ames Base Ball Club is composed of P Burns c Lou Anderson p C Bodell 1st b Henry Barrell 2d b Burnis Sheldon 3d b Fred Lucas 1b Dec Miller cf Scott Bradford rf Ed Whalen ss Del Maxwell scorer. The boys open the season on the 4th at State Center with the Club of that place.
The Hutchinson Bros advertise the Mason Lamp as the brightest and best light, urging customers to visit the store to compare lamps and prices, and decide for themselves.
Transfers recorded by H L Carrelou's Abstract and Loan Agency. Christ Christoffers on to T J Doland Lot 5 Blair's Ames. Treas Story Co to E Gross Lot 9 Cole. Wilkins to Hannah P Miller Southeast quarter and East half of Northeast quarter 27 84 21 West Des Moines. Best and cheapest Screen Doors by J H Queal Co. Hunt's Remedy advertised for bilious headache and indigestion.
The spring term closes with Junior Class orations praised for clear delivery and careful preparation. Miss Waterbury of Des Moines earned strong notes for rapid, refined coaching. Rumor suggests President Leigh Hunt wed Jessie Noble of Des Moines on June 25, an event welcomed by the college.
The town of Sheldahl will mark the 109th anniversary of national independence on the 4th with an o rally by Des Moines’ James G. Berryhill and an afternoon Scandinavian language oration by Oleg Nelson. Music by the Home Glee Club and Hawkeye Silver Cornet Band, plus amusements, invite all.
A list of subjects with corresponding year levels and optional status. Includes Geometry Latin or German Applied Rhetoric Elementary Botany Drawing Rhetorical Reading and Elementary Zoology as optional.
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