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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1881
Page
3
A compilation of advertisements and notices including merchants like J C Mitchell Nevada and Edward Barstow Co Iowa, sales by Wier Walking Cultivators and Daily Thayer, new stock at Thomas Soper & Sons, clothing wallpaper and grass seed promotions, a Boone fire loss, public sales by C E Turner and W H Stevens, school district financing, Nasby lecture rescheduling, and local social events and quotes reflecting community life.
In Ames on March 5 18381 William H Smith of Polk Iowa married Mattie Larson of Ames Story Iowa with Rev Wm Abraham officiating. The text comments on men of small capacity bearing fortunes and Hare’s claim on two high tides.
An advertisement announces a new variety store three doors east of Thomas So per & Son's offering all new goods. It invites customers to call before buying elsewhere and notes fancy and plain sewing services for ladies or gentlemen.
A three ounce silver open faced American Waltham watch with a double straw chain was reported missing on March 5 in this city or between here and the College. A liberal reward is offered to the finder and the jeweler I. B. Frazee is asked to receive it.
A spirited contest produced Henry Wilson Jr as mayor. The councilmen elected were Prof J K Macomber and William Clark, with John Watts as Recorder, G A Underwood as Assessor, B K Chamberlain as Treasurer, and L Van Dusen as Street Commissioner. A total of 230 votes were cast, the highest for a city election.
Creamery interests led by Mr. Porter and the Boardman Bros. plan to spread creameries across Story County with sites at Story City Roland Cambridge Sheldahl and Kelley. Boone High School commencements continued as a fire endangered the Catholic parsonage crowd, narrowly avoiding a panic. Weir Stirling plows sold by J. C. Mitchell Nevada.
Friday afternoon veterinary clinics to examine diseased livestock at the Agricultural College hospital. Free advice and prescriptions offered. medicines and surgeries incur small charges. Also notes on J C Mitchell Nevada for sale corn cultivator and Stirling plows. Rail blockades disrupt transport causing coal and wood shortages for the poor during the harsh winter of 1880 81.
Gilbert Bros. store at Gilbert station was burglarized and a small amount of goods taken. The next morning the thief was traced to his home and found with socks and plug tobacco. Robert E. VanCourt, formerly employed by artesian well contractor Wier, was arrested and sent to district court. his father lives in Tipton.
About midnight Monday an eastern bound freight train under Conductor Erickson split in two between Carroll and Glidden. The engineer continued past the split four miles to Glidden where repairs were made. A second parting occurred and as the damaged engine was moved a section ran down a steep grade crashing into the remaining cars, destroying seven as kindling wood. The wreck was not cleared until 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Weather notes report mixed skies with clear spells and some cloudy periods. Temperature readings noted at 7 AM and 2 PM. Extended sleighing era cited as lasting eighty one days ending Tuesday the seventh. Local editor requests a train extra amid blizzard disruption and train activity.
Marshal Shockley was notified by Hamilton county officers of an escape from jail. The prisoner used a lead key he fashioned from a lead sewer pipe, chewed from the pipe to release himself, and was recaptured near town before being handed back to authorities.
The second annual Ames High School commencement is held at Opera Hall this evening with a full program including Rev. W. P. Bennett theme Heat and its uses Mattie Winter Ancient Rome and its People Kittie Barrett Great and Little Things Lillie Barrett Parting Song and diplomas presented by Prof. W. H. Wynn Tomorrow the class hosts a supper at Temperance Hall. Weather and Alliance notices follow with local ads on Knowlton riding cultivators and apple tree sales.
A freight train west of Moingona stopped on a hill after smoke issued from a trailing car. The car burned quickly, destroying six fine horses, household goods, and poultry. Rail workers tried to save the animals, then cut the car loose and diverted power to the Ogden spur. The blaze appeared spectacular, likely sparked by engine sparks.
February entries list numerous marriages including Ashford Hem street Olson Johnson Montgomery Scott Paine Richardson Paine Coxworth McConnell Porter Braland Richardson Ramsa Danskin and Anfonson. Births record many newborns in Franklin Collins Ames Sherman New Albany Nevada Warren Cole and Cole areas.Deaths note Milton Ballard 34 Washington Ebenezer Eatherton Collins 67 Mytie Rush 11 months. A lecturer coming announced Capt George W Bell to speak Mistakes in Life on March 16 with 25 cent admission. favorable press quotes appended.
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