Ames Intelligencer Business Notes and College Election Preview
The Ames Intelligencer lists business rates, market figures for Chicago and Ames, and notes on examinations at the college. It discusses sub freshmen admissions, a forthcoming independent district school election, bond payments, and a letter about Mrs Brown’s recovery from surgery at Mercy Hospital. It also previews the State Oratorical contest at the Iowa State Agricultural College with tickets available at the post office and jewelry store.
Whist Club Ladies Stage Leap Year Party in Ames
Ames Whist Club ladies hosted a Leap Year party in the hall last Friday, inviting and escorting gentlemen, supplying music and refreshments, and keeping the crowd entertained with dancing while guests enjoyed socializing. At Ben Read residence on Tuesday, a large company filled the elegant home as friends shared warm recollections of the hosts. Capt Jones, visiting Fort Pickens Florida, met a sergeant from the 62nd Regiment who had remained there since the war days. Mrs Hattie Lucas retired from the Ames post office after long service, leaving a strong record of efficiency and friendly regard from colleagues and townsfolk.
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Ames
Ben Read
Mrs. KR
Capt. Jones
Fort Pickens
Florida
Hattie Lucas
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure by Local Customer
Mr T W Atkins of Girard Kansas lauds Electric Bitters as the purest best medicine for kidneys and liver and blood purification. He says it will cure and save doctor bills at fifty cents a bottle sold by druggists Bosworth carries the item. The Brethren Church in Colfax Township Boone County seeks funds to build a new church house on land owned by G W Thomas and C Z Reitz with community support noted as ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Atkins
Girard, Kan
Ruggists
Bosworth
Friends of the Brethren Church
Colfax Township
Boone County
G. W. Thomas
C. Z. Reitz
Local Notes and Advertisements From Ames Area
Suerer Banks was in the city yesterday. Reynoups & Co. market spring beds. Capt. Jones plans a residence on Douglas Ave this spring. Carpets and goods cheap from BiceLow & Huntington's. Programmes new designs at the office. Fourteen best Iowa college orators on the 13th. J. C. Price farm sold to George Barrick of New Philadelphia Ohio. Large stock of cotton goods cheap from Bierton & Huntington. Tax Ladies Aid Society meets with Mrs Outwater on March 13. State oratorical contest Thursday evening. Two Ames nieces of Mrs J Q Rathbone visiting. Eldora Trade News. Epw Barstow advertises stock for sale. Mr B goes into a profession. Wright & Ives take Mr Bartholomew as partner. Spring trade ready. Prof Bessey sends manuscript to New York publishers on Botany. Mr and Mrs Byers to move to Des Moines. Mr B to run Queal & Co.’s yard. Mr Thayer deputy postmaster. Miss Hattie Watts to be deputy PM after term ends. A C Ross to sell farm stock near Ontario Thursday at 1 pm. Municipal election: editor of paper chosen mayor by benevolent voter. Tilden and Robbins addressed at G A R HQ. entertaining and profitable. Snow fell several inches Wednesday night. good crops anticipated. Roe’s Nevada history talk noted as valuable. State Oratorical Contest at S A C Thursday promising a strong event. tickets 50c at the post jewelry store.
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Mccaiuspurg
Marshalltown
Story City
Central Iowa
J. A. Boston
A. J. Smith
O. J. Solyst
McCalisburg
R. R
J. C. Smith
Eclipse Dramatic Troupe
Galilee
Sarah Hardin
Nebraska
Ss. B. L
Stormy Weather and Local News From Ames and Surrounds
A snow storm hit yesterday while reports note deaths in Nevada and Denver last week. Ex state official’s wife dies suddenly. weddings and sales events appear in town notices. Story County Agricultural Society directors met. Jamestown Dress Goods advertised. marriage of Wes McElyea and Salie Fitchpatrick near Ames announced.
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The
Story County Agricultural Society
F. D. Thompson, Esq
Group of youths visits Nevada skating rink
A lively turnout at the Nevada skating rink Wednesday evening included a group of young ladies Misses Wynn Kaynor Ross Wilkinson Norman Gaston Stamp Reynolds Rutherford McDowell and more and gentlemen Messrs Nourse Whalen Bosworth Kaynor Barrell Stamp McDowell Kegley Persons and Maxwell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Skating Rink
Wynn
Kaynor
Ross
Wilkinson
Norman
Gaston
Stamp
Reynolds
Rutherford
McDowell
Nourse
Whalen
Bosworth
Barrell
Kegley
Persons
Maxwell
Local News and Honours From Last Week
Richard Jones suffered a fractured limb from a horse kick and will remain home for several months. Sympathy and support are extended. Municipal election on Monday chose Mayor P. Sheldon Recorder C. M. Soper Treasurer E. R. Chamberlain Assessor Henry McCarthy Street Commissioner L. Van Dusen Councilmen H. C. Huntington and C. E. Haverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jones
F. D. Thompson
J. R. Brown
A. E. Lucas
C. W. Wood
W. H. Gallup
R. J. Silliman
J. W. White
Ames Druggists Secure Dr Kings New Discovery
The Ames druggists announce the agency for Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and related illnesses. It offers a positive cure with trial bottles free, though the advertisement requests $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Druggists
Dr. King
Georgia Minstrels at Op era Hall in concert
The Georgia Minstrels perform at Op era Hall Wednesday evening, billed as a top road troupe with end men promised to raise laughs. Tickets priced 35 and 50 cents available at the post office jewelry store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Minstrels
Opera Hall
P. O. Jewelry
Local ad page and hospital update from Ames
H. B. Hawter & Co lists buttermilk wood and groceries for sale with rental and real estate options. A letter from Capt. Brown reports Mrs. Brown’s illness at Mercy Hospital noting pain and recovery progress under Dr. Andrews and hospital care, with uncertain eventual use of her right arm. Also includes caricatured ads on advertising and a note on Senator Gillett’s unanimous election as President pro tempore of the Iowa Senate.
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Capt
K. W. Brown
Intelligencer
Mercy Hospital
Chicago
E. Andrews
Capt. Brown
Ames
Brown
Andrews
Story County
Married in Preston by E Lint Esq Mr C E Butter and Miss Ellen Snook
A marriage notice from Preston reports Mr C E Butler foreman at the Preston Democrat and Miss Ellen Snook daughter of Jerry Shook wed on a Saturday in February. The couple receive best wishes for a long life of usefulness and social ties to local families are noted.
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E. Lint
C. E. Butterr
Ellen Snook
Preston
Preston Democrat
Jerry Shook
The Greatest Medical Wonder of the World Promises Quick Cure
A bold advertisement claims a universal cure for burns bruises fevers eruptions and many skin ailments with guaranteed results or refunds. Sold for 25 cents per box by druggists nationwide and by Bosworth.
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Bosworth
Story County Farm and Property Sale Notes
Good horses for sale and farms for sale cheap. Houses to rent and town lots for building on long monthly installments. Implements and barb wire sold as cheap as possible in Story County. Sareto and Cook.
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Story County
Sareto & Cook
Extraordinary offer for agents nationwide to sell patent article
Renner Manufacturing Co offers exclusive county rights for a patent article with high profit and a 30 day trial. Commissions from $150 to $900 monthly for active agents. refunds on unsold goods. send three one cent stamps to receive full circulars and secure agency at 161 Smithfield St Pittsburg Pa.
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United States
Canada
Sub-Agen
Renner Manufacturing Co
Smithfield St
Pittsburg
For Sale Farm Near Town With Low Terms
The J. C. Price farm lies 2 miles south and a bit west of town offering 160 acres with 110 under the plow and terms described as very low. Inquiry to Jas. Bradley in Ames Town. Also offered is pure cider vinegar at 2c per gallon from A. P. Conpert. Papillon medicines declare no purchase of drugs. compositions rely on vegetable matter. Mention from Bosworth & Co. and Ed. Barstow.
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J. C. Price
Jas. Bradley
Ames
Ford Bosworth & Co
Ed. Barstow
Ames Independent School District election sets three directors
The Ames Iowa school district votes March 10 1854 to elect two directors for three years and one for two years to fill a vacancy. Voters also approve a 1700 tax levy to pay off one bond and interest on bonds. Polls open in the building once occupied by Miss Sweeney. C M Soper Secretary.
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Ames
Llere
Iowa
Notice of assignee for insolvent estate in Story County
Notice is given that on January 29 1884 the undersigned was appointed assignee of the estate of D S Worth & Co insolvent of Story County Iowa All persons indebted should pay to the assignee and those with claims must present them legally authenticated for allowance Joan L Stevens Assignee Ames Iowa February 15 1854.
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Sworth & Co
Story County
Iowa
Joan L. Stevens
Ames
Towa
Jesse Vanscoy
Mary L. Buell
Stephen Apps
WD. Lucas
John Bracken
Olivia Gardner
G. McCcarthy
Abstract Books For Sale And Real Estate Loans
An advertiser offers the county's complete Abstract Books and promises low-rate abstracts. Also provides money loans on real estate. Promotes Papillon Catarrh Cure claimed to purify and cure. Products sold by Bosworth & Co and Ed Barstow.
Great rush at Bosworth Co Drug store for free samples
The prompt announces free distribution of sample bottles of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup at Bosworth & Co Drug Store. The syrup, touted as the most popular remedy for coughs consumption and bronchitis, is being offered in regular sizes of 50 cents and one dollar.
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Bosworth & Co Drug Store
Dr. Bosanko
Shilohs Cure and Vitalizer Advertised for Consumption and Dyspepsia
The advertisement promotes Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure guaranteed to cure consumption. Shilohs Vitalizer is claimed to treat constipation loss of appetite dizziness and dyspepsia. Prices are 50 and 75 cents a bottle. Also offered is a Mason Hamlin organ for sale or exchange for a young horse by W G Wheart.
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Shiloh
Mason & Hamlin
W. G. Wheart
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Iowa State Agricultural College
Suerer Banks
Reynoups & Co
Douglas Av
BiceLow & Huntington's
Mr. George Barrick
New Philadelphia
Ohio
Bierton & Huntington
Tax Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
J. Q. Rathbone
Eldora Trade News
Epw. Barstow
Mr. B
Messrs. Wright & Ives
Mr. Bartholomew
Illinois
Mrs. Byers
Des Moines
Thayer
Hattie Watts
P. m
A. C. Ross
Ontario
Cameron
J. H. Lonesporrr
I. T. Miller
Messrs. Tilden and
Robbins
Roe
Iistory
Teachers’ Association
Nevada
Elecant
Gro. W. Zwrinxe
VivaLpo
Horace Greeley
Horace
Boone
St. Patrick
Ironsides
Gilbert
Denver
Colorado
C. A. Goldsburg
Jamestown
Bree Low & Huntington
Kendall
Wes. McElyea
Salie Fitchpatrick
McCall
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Friends
Henry Boyd
C. G. McCarthy
Ben. Read
R.J. Ball
U. S
Northwestern
Cedar Rapids
Capitol
Andy Anderson
Garard
Jewel Junction
Marshall Times
Diep
Ashawa
Horace Estes
South Durham
Maine
Estes
5. K. Scott
Dubuque
A. B. Thomas
Hanover Church
Jorden Chapel
the College
Joan Tomlinson
Bervorrt
Franklin Twp
Eila Morris
E. W. McGuire
D. M. Hall
Sallie Hall
McGuire
Hall
Gettisburg
Pickett
H. B. Hawter & Co
St. Jacob’s Oil
Roger Piet & Co
N. Y. Sun
Fort Dodge
Larson
All- Wool & Yard
Larson’s
Suitville
Coatville
Hatville
Shirtville
Necktie Junction
State Register
Senator Gillett
Iowa Senate
Senate
Geal
Gillett
Butler
J. J. Butler
Masonic Temple
Georgia
Louisville
Old Guard
Sheldahs
Buckilen
Y& Old
A. P. Conpert
State of
State Agricultural College, Ais
Tae
Post Office
Alon H
Thomas & Loud
Fair Grounds
Hty
J. D. Downer
Andrews & Capron
Hughes & Smith
C. Skiff
Rose of Sharon
A. Renick
Phyllis
Josephine
Miss Wiley
Harriet
Aylesby
Caroline
Newtonian
Elizabeth
D. D. Wner
Col. L. P. Muir
Minneapolis
Falis
Ovetilan
Rhe
Menasha
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Bosworth & Co
Antialia
Shilon
Pierce’s Business College
Keokuk
Bradley & Templeton
Louie Bosworth
Wraggist
D. 3. Bosworth & CO
Harness Shop
Rock Island & Pacific R’y
Joliet
Peoria
Ottawa
la Salle
Geneseo
Moline
Rock Island
Haino
Chicaco
Missouri River
ST. Paul
Albert Sea
Seneca
Kankakee
Newport News
Richmond
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
la Fayete
Council Bluffs
R. R. Cable
E. ST. John
Prea
T & Qan'i
Gen’! T’k’t & Passe
Piew
Erie
Illustra
Bisa
B. K. Bliss & Sot
Barclay St. Niew-Vrk
M. Hemmstrrcert
Shailoh
Bradley &Templeton
National School Supply Bureau
Beverr
Wis
Edwa C. Fiske
Markham Read
Milwaukee
Ili
N.B
Riverside
Cal
Tral Lown
J. E. Konnigsberger
Pirmouth Rocks
Plymouth Rocks
Foote
White
G. D. Loud
Thomas & Loud’srniture
Ware Y
Agar Harris Remedy CO
MFG
ST. Louvre
Eng
Lea Barge
J. L. Labarge
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