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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
5
Local notices priced per line with 5c per line for paid entertainment or lecture items. Cards of thanks 2c. Resolutions of respect and condolence $1. Announcements of church services and meetings not for revenue published once free. additional publications 5c per line. Display rates upon request. all changes due Monday evening each week.
A notice announces a self-nomination for County Attorney subject to the Series primaries on April 23 1904. The item lists local people and events including visits to Boone Nevada Des Moines and Ames plus various social and civic notes from the community and a planned artillery company and armory for Ames.
The McColly family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during their son and brother Josian McColly's illness and death. A notice mentions Rubber Tire work by John Allan with prior consultation and guaranteed service.
Rev Seth M Wilcox and Miss Bibs of Boone spoke on Wagner Parsifal at the Episcopal church last Sunday night. Miss Bibs performed selections illustrating the music with the poem and audience praised the discourse as the United States hears Parsifal in country venues.
James Franklin McColly was born in Boone county Iowa on February 23 1880 and died of consumption March 6 1904 at his parents home south of Ames He leaves a wife two children and extended family He renewed fellowship with the M E church shortly before death Funeral services were held at the Dunkard church Rev A M Shea officiating The poem expresses a farewell to his brothers and sisters with a hopeful note of reunion in heaven.
Friday March 11 1904 the High School hosted a program featuring music by Uncle Sammy and the Boys Chorus recitations including Calling a Boy in the Morning and The Too- agreeable Fellow papers such as Current Events and A Trip to Alaska essays on The Russian Army and The Japanese Army and a debate on women's suffrage with both sides named. The Ames audience praised the students noting unusual talent in singing and humor and praising the program's thought and preparation.
Bee's Honey and Tar is a home remedy made from clover honey and tar distillations. It acts as a mild laxative tonic and strengthens the system. Marketed for coughs lagrippe croup whooping cough pneumonia and consumption. children like it. Sold by O. A. Gumble.
Obituary notes Mrs. Mary Ann Vernon born in Indiana September 21, 1829 died March 4, 1904 at her son George R Vernon’s home in Ames aged 74 years 9 months and 14 days. She married Mary Ratcliffe February 22, 1860 in Bangor Marshall County. Children: George R John J Lindley and Anna J. Anna died January 31 this year. Lindley died aged three. John J. is a horticulture professor in New Mexico. Funeral services held in Bangor and Ames with mentions of family locations and later notes.
For sale a one year old heifer, inquire at 828 State St with Wm Thompson.
Owner Nels Madsen of R. FD. No. 3 Ames Iowa advertises sale of a boarding house located near the west college gate. Contact details provided with full address and postal code 492pd.
Real estate transfer notices list Ben Livingston and wife to Elizabeth McBurney for 2500 dollars, Lot 2 Millers Subdivision, Block 42 Blairs 8 in Ames. Elizabeth McBurney and husband to Henry A Ringgwenberg for 2000 dollars, same Lot 2 Millers Subdivision, Block 42 Blairs 38 in Ames.
Mrs Matilda Emeline Vanscoy nee Sherman born August 29 1860 near Grandville Illinois died March 14 1904 at Methodist hospital Des Moines She moved to Ames in May 1883 married James Vanscoy in 1876 had nine children two sons predeceased her Died after reconcilliation with church at U B Ames interred at Ames Cemetery March 16 1904.
A promotional notice selling Ring's Dyspepsia Tablets claims immediate relief and a permanent cure for dyspepsia indigestion and all stomach and bowel troubles. Sold by O A Gamble.
In last night’s caucus Parley Sheldon received the mayoral nomination while Carl Little was named assessor H E Slattery city attorney M A Manning treasurer CO A Dantz alderman 1st ward Geo Graham 2nd John Manning 3rd ward and G W Bissell 4th ward also announced. Jons Allan promises best horseshoeing in Story county with a trial to prove it.
Taxes are due January 1 and become delinquent March 1 with a 1 percent monthly penalty starting April 1. Installments may be paid before April 1 and October 1 at Story County Bank Ames. Also notes the danger of overlook colds turning to pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective.
The Union revival attracted record interest with sermons by Rev. Chandler Rev Herr Rev Mitchell and Rev Shea across multiple churches. A total of 148 converts were received as the five week meetings energized Christians to continue outreach and renew the city’s spiritual effort.
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