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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1877
Page
4
Handbills and printed notices on reasonable rates
Letvernesps offers noteheads billheads statements envelopes cards and all kinds of commercial and legal blanks briefs pamphlets catalogues posters handbills circulars printed in a workman like manner at reasonable rates estimates on large or small orders cheerfully furnished.
To Our Patrons We Need Subscriptions for Past Year
A local notice asks patrons to pay outstanding dues for the past year and the current year. It promises to send account statements next week to as many subscribers as possible.
Des Moines Man Faces Emotive Night After Drinks
A Des Moines man employed at Burnell's wire plant is described as in a mania episode on the south side midweek after returning from a prolonged drinking spell in the capitol. He received a severe rebuke from his employer and now ponders existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Burnell
Capitol
Post office letters unclaimed in Ames Iowa thirty day notice
Letters remaining in the Ames Iowa post office for the week ending the Saturday evening before the paper date will be sent to the Dead Letter office if not called for within 30 days. Names include John Minger and Mrs. Harris A. Lucas P. M. Advertised notices. Also an advertisement from Thomas Soper and Son claiming cash buyers save on many costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
John John Minger
Harris A. Lucas
Glorious Fourth Planned in Zenerville and Coal Banks
Residents of Zenerville and nearby Coal Banks prepare for a traditional Fourth of July celebration featuring packing, singing, reading, music, a 60 by 20 foot dancing floor, a female string band from Webster City, a basket picnic and school exhibition with participation from eighteen or twenty schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenerville
Webster City
Ontario Sabbath School Picnic and Masquerade
The Sabbath schools of Ontario plan a Fourth of July celebration and picnic dinner in the grove near Ontario with all invited. A masquerade social is set for the evening of the Fourth at Good Templar Hall, free to all with ten cents admission. Citizens urge Governor Newbold to offer 1000 dollars for the capture and conviction of the assailants in the Mise Duckworth case. Sheriff Canfield adds a 100 dollar reward. the miss is also noted by the young woman’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Good Templar Hall
Newbold
Mise Duckworth
Canfield
Boone County
Talee
Union
Ames
William Arrasmith
Hannum’s
Union ” Sabbath School
I. T. Miller
Horace Barnes
Actives Suffer Severe Defeat by State Centre in Ames
The Actives of Ames lost 28 to 9 to State Centre after a disaster in a five inning game called at five. State Centre led with two first innings tallies and later sealed the win with sixteen runs in the third inning amid poor actives pitching catching and fielding. The return game is set for the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Centre
Ames
Arcadia lodge officers named at picnic grounds
The following gentlemen were installed as officers of Arcadia lodge No. 249 by Col. Jno. Scott on the picnic grounds last Friday: A H Duckworth W M Jao Stevens S W A J Graves J W Cabin Giddings treasurer I E Hirsh secretary W D Lucas SD W G Wright J D D A Bigelow 88 Tease Black J 8 JJ Butler Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia Lodge
Col
Jno. Scott
A H Duckworth
W M
Jao Stevens
A J Graves
Cabin Giddings
I E Hirsh
D Lucas
W G Wright
A Bigelow
Tease Black
JJ Butler
Tyler
Killed By the Cars Near Indian Creek Bridge
Obadiah Sebastian a 15 year old deaf youth son of Geo Sebastian of Nevada township was killed by an eastbound passenger train near Indian Creek bridge while returning home from Council Bluffs for summer vacation. He had ridden with the conductor to Boone then walked ahead as the train was moved to the bridge. The accident occurred when the baggage car struck him and the train suction followed, causing instant death. Burial held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obadiah Sebastian
Geo. W. Sebastian
Nevada Township
Indian Creek Bridge
Council Bluffs
the Bluffs
Boone
Picnic Hat Friday Brings Visitors Despite Early Week Storm
A county picnic proceeded last Friday with a bright sun and cool breeze after a storm disrupted travel. Lodges from Boone Ontario and Nevada attended though rail and wagon road damage limited some travelers. The event featured a procession from the Baptist church to the grove, installation of Arcadia lodge officers, and music while baskets were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Ontario
Nevada
Baptist Church
Boons Corner
Grove
J. E. Runnells
Messrs
Hardwan
Feland
Arcadia Lodge
Hion
John Scott
Omtarte Fiends At Large Reward Offered
Report of an outrage near Boone with two men chased and captured in timber on the Des Moines river. The pair, linked to a house of ill fame, were found by Duckworth and others after days of search amid rain and prairie, while townsfolk kept alarm high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lokout
Amd
Bocne
Ames
Boone
Des Moines
S Hill
Ontario
Ridgeport
Duckworth
School Attendance and Exam Honors at Year End
The report shows total pupils 185 with 31 455 attendance days and 6 761 absence days. Average daily attendance 177, 2 312 tardiness instances, and 177 days taught. teachers' average monthly pay and tuition cost per pupil are noted. The year ends June 22 1877 with a roll of honor and class standings across multiple grades including A CLASS and EB CLASS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Menax
Editor W S Alexander joins San Juan Prospectors ranks
The June 16 San Juan Prospector announces W S Alexander, formerly of Ames Iowa, becomes editor and publisher. The paper pledges page growth and broader influence while maintaining quality. Also notes regional updates from Des Moines Iowa and Boone Iowa events and personnel changes.
Local scandals and a doctor’s dubious marriage tale in Cole
The Marshalltown Republican reports on Bailey & Son of Cole facing indictments over questionable credit and goods deals with Marshall merchants. It also details J W Bishop, a local man who faked medical credentials after a Keokuk stint, now entangled with a Keokuk woman claiming marriage and an unpaid loan, plus Nevada doctor F Wray gaining county fame and church activities led by P F Russell with July sermon plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bishop
Culo
District Court
L. Bailey & Son
Cole
Marshalltown
C. Graft
R. M. Bailey
Story County
Binford
Bailey
Bailey & Son
Jaft
Colo
Calhoun
Orr Legge
Upson & Wilbur
Legge
Gillespie
Hardin County
Marshall
J. W. Bishop
Keokuk
Gatecity
Bishop
J. W
Lightning strikes hit Boone area with two incidents and trials
Two lightning strikes hit Boone during a storm. A Lincoln House chimney fire caused no injuries while a boy, George Paxton, was found unconscious after riding a pony near town. Rev. Lewis Doran carried him inside as limbs surfaced numb for days. Also, three local offenders including a forger were tried and found guilty without a jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Lincoln House
Thomas Paxton
George
Lewis Doran
Harry Jewell
O'Brien
Wike
Hewes’ Clothing House
Drowning of Olson Child in Wells and Norwegian Woman's Death
A three year old son of Mr Olson drowned after falling into a well. A Norwegian woman, arriving from Norway, grew ill in the depot waiting room and died at Mrs Johnson's residence after medical aid and care. Officials note she was unmarried and had two brothers in the county named Jobagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Norway
Jobagon
Real Estate for Sale in Ames Iowa Area
First class farms prairie lands and desirable city property offered for sale by McCarthy Stevens and Annenwoopn land agents and attorneys at law in Ames Iowa. Ames News Depot has expanded periodical selection including Chicago Times Tribune Des Moines State Register New York Ledger Weekly and many others available daily or weekly. Scribners Harper’s Frank Leslie’s and dozens of monthly publications stocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy, Stevens & Annenwoopn
Attys
Law
Ames
Ames News Depot
Tilden & McLain
Calkins
Chicago Times
Tribune
Des Moines State Register
New York Ledger
Spirit of the Times
Scribner's
Harper's
Frank Leslie's
Dozen’s
Story County Supervisors to Meet for Bridge Rebuild Funds
The Story County Board of Supervisors will convene at the Court House in Nevada Iowa on Saturday June 30 1877 to arrange appropriations and steps to rebuild bridges washed out by recent floods. Also notices of Masonic meetings and local land and horse sales are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hx Board of Supervisors
Avvitror’s
Story County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Nevada
Joan R. Hays
Improved 180 Acre Farm Near Ames With Timber Pasture
An improved 180 acre farm bordered by timber and suited for stock raising. It includes 20 acres of timber with farm. Located six miles north of Ames in Milford township, within forty rods of Soper's grist mill. Selling at a reasonable price on easy terms. O. K. Hires, Nevada, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Milford Township
Soper
O. K. Hires
Nevada
Iowa
Court notice in McLain estate sale in Story County
Howard P. McLain administrator of Susan McLain deceased seeks court authorization to sell 2 1/2 acres of land described by lot and section to pay debts and costs. Respondents listed include Ephraim McLain W W McLain and others. Appearance required by Oct 1 1877 in Story County Circuit Court with Barnnort & Barnes as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Story County
Ryv
Ephraim McLain
W. W. McLain
John Nicely
Nathan Smith
Rachel McLain
Amelia Kooser
Jesse McLain
Mary Wells
Moses Hunt
Rosesell McLain
Frank McLain
Circuit Court
Howard P. McLain
Susan McLain
Barnnort & Barnes
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Thomas, Loran & Son
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Thomas, Soper & Son
S. H. Shelly & Co.'s
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Mina Giddings
Gertrude Wynn
Mary Wynn
NORTH
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Martha Todd
Minnie Orser
Helina Balliet
Rosa Peterman
Hattie Perkins
David Whitehead
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Howard Lucas
James Bood
Milton Evans
Geo. Hodgson
Freddie Lucas
Willie McClure
James Reynolds
Freddie Hemstreet
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Allie Alvord
Myrtle Monroe
Emma Reagan
Julia Benner
Flora Hodgson
Mary Kelley
Nellie Shelley
Eva Starr
Bertha Weld
Milda Towns
Stella Bartlet
Frankie Nichols
Etta McGuire
Frankie Lucas
Willie Shultz
Emil Hiresh
Frankie Meredith
Charlie Reynolds
Willie Elliot
Dollie Sexton
Alice DeLorme
Minnie Nichols
Annie Hemstreet
Sarah Johnson
The
San Juan Prospector
San Juan
WS. Alexander
Ames, Lows
Alexander
Dakota
MreJno
Wats
Hattie L. Watts
Wisconsin
Shannon
Elkader Journal
H. C. Huntington
Illinois
Mra H
J. A. Fitchpatrick
J. R. Hayes
C. H. Balliett
Mr. Balliet
Collins
A. C
Springfield
Illnois
Robert L. McGuire
Jennie Tyler
Ohio
E. D. Andruss
Cedar Rapids
W. W. Booth
Des Moinee
L. O. Hoggatt
Republicaniemie Laws
Johnnie Tedford
Mt Pleasant
George France
Geo. C. Schmegour
Belle Plain
J. M. Mehan
Geo. A. Underwood
Central District Medical Association of Iowa
Dr. Fairchild
S. C. Graft
F. Wray
Onexca
Christ
Goble & France
Fidel P. F. Russell
Dés Moines
Reeme Stema
A. F
A. M
D. Bragton
A. H. Ducxwexrna, VW. E
South Half Section
Southwest Quarter
Ross & Inchy
Nichons & Maxwell
W. D. Lucas
E. van Olinda
Frazee’s
W. Clark
Oranges
Tment
B. Rhdayd
Snd
Milford
Thayers
City Bakery and
Booth’s
Onondaga St
C. Choice
Green
U. S
J. J. Bosquet
Chaney & Co
S. W. J. Winter
Bingham & Barroll
Tov
Township 82
Joan KR. Hare
N. B. Jacobs
Ames, Story Co
Nondaga
Ander
I. B. Jacobs
Sheldahl
O. J. Cassel
O. J. Cassei
Pyle
Pigelow Huntington & Tilden
Geo. Shockley
Lowa
W. Slingerland
Bingham & Barrell’s
Anny
Yfany
Nokeaney
Tor
MEST
Intelligencer Office
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