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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1898
Page
4
Ames notes include visits, marriages, and moves. Miss Lilian Cox dies in Fullerton, California. the Boone Herald marks St Patrick's Day with a twenty page edition. A golden wedding at Ontario, a Hewn race for clerk of courts, and details on Miss Mary Sweeney's Ames business, family ties, and funeral.
A friends mission church has been established at Nevada and holds services in the Advent church. Rev Holmes of Boone spoke at the college chapel last Sunday. Mark W Williams will preach at the Christian church next Sunday morning and evening. Miss Henderson impressed the audience with Old Hickory at the Christian Church Friday. Sunday services at the Christian Church were well attended with nine accessions, seven by letter, boosting membership to a record high. Swank and Wuire advertise builder's hardware.
Lively city political scene last Wednesday and Thursday with multiple mayoral and council nominations. Thomas Thompson led on the first ballot for mayor while S Cramer joined later. ward caucuses nominated Morris, Quade, Lanning, and Sexton for various roles. A second ticket appeared with S Cramer as an independent mayoral candidate before midnight.
The notice directs all pre January 1 1898 accounts to be settled by April 9 1898. J H Gear & Co. issues the instruction to customers and partners regarding outstanding balances.
The article argues the Blue Flame Sunshine Oil stove combines safety with convenience, being odorless and lamp-like in operation. It heats faster, lights quickly, and costs no more than gasoline stoves, encouraging readers to visit Swank & White to see a demonstration.
A one pound can of Victor Coffee is praised as a fine product. Miller and Kooser are referenced as purveyors or sellers in the notice.
At the regular meeting last Monday the school board unanimously re-elected E. D. Y. Culbertson as superintendent for the coming year. He is in his third year with smooth progress. C. A. Duntz was sworn in as director and Henry Westerman became board president for the ensuing year. A treasurer settlement was assigned to a committee and the board adjourned to meet next Thursday evening with Mr. Sheldon sworn in as treasurer.
Ep Micher announces a new shop two doors west of Gen O Brien's Implement store offering blacksmithing wagon and carriage repairing horse shoeing and plow work. He promises good work and material to win public patronage and notes his prior partnership with Gilbert Miller.
The Balance Washer can now be procured at the Ames factory of Northwestern Mfg Co. Fresh choice fruit also available from Adams Bros.
Last Friday evening the second division of the P. E. O. entertained friends with The Temple of Fame. Mrs. Knapp portrayed a Goddess calling the world’s women to claim fame while Sappho Florence Nightingale Ruth and others spoke. Queen Isabella received the laurel crown as two young maids presented it. Refreshments followed and guests praised the event as delightful.
Lace curtains, tapestry curtains, and chenille curtains are featured in a local sale. Includes 10c pricing and assorted styles for living rooms and bedrooms. Sale highlights affordable options for updating window treatments.
Advertises a full assortment of new shirt waists hosiery and underwear with cheaper summer corsets. Promotes wide selection and low prices to attract shoppers.
Absolute safety without extra cost can be had by using the Blue Flame Sunshine Oil stove. Does not explode, is free from odor and produces a greater heat in less time than any gasoline stove manufactured. Sold by Swank & White.
The city election is scheduled for next. Dr. E A Kegley, Cedar Rapids specialist, will be at his father's on Sunday April 3 98. Fitz Webster present at the opera house Friday April 1 in A Breezy Time. A high class company.
The two year old son of W L Fur of Balton Mississippi recovered from a whooping cough after trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by all druggists. Mr Fur credits the remedy with rapid relief and recommends it for children. Pars Bros. advertise down to date coffee for 10 cents per pound.
Story County reports 7.8 average school months per year. The district lists 76 male and 232 female teachers with monthly pay of 36.34 and 30.47 dollars respectively. Student counts total 6,861 with 3,476 males and 3,364 females, across 147 schoolhouses valued at 160,955 dollars. Teaching certificates number 11 males and 31 females with first class, 54 males and 159 females with second grade, and eight males with first class certificates plus three females.
A Beaver Dam Ohio reader credits Foley's Cure for saving her daughter after four doctors failed. She praises the medicine, noting the daughter can walk miles without fatigue, and signs the letter with Mrs. J. M. Barry and D. D. Bales.
The Nevada district court opened Monday with Judge Hindman on the bench. A liquor permit was granted to Louis Winan of Slater. Susan E. Pierce sued Sheriff Banks and Mrs. McNichols in a land case tried yesterday and given to the jury. The Story County land case Erb vs Fitchpatrick was tried but the jury is still out.
An old advertisement asserts the remedy for coughs and chest ailments is safe for children babies. It claims liquefies mucus aids expectoration reduces coughing frequency and duration and speeds recovery. Sold by all Druggists.
A party including J. F. Merry assistant general passenger agent of the Illinois Central Col Clark Cedar Rapids lawyer Judge Hiatt and Mr Grath of Webster City in town Wednesday morning were entertained by the Commercial Club. A special motor carried them to the college where they were shown over the grounds.
Harness company Cootzry and Jones advertises bridles and harness with two year warranty. The notice promises low prices while claiming similar value to competitors and urges customers to view stock and place orders.
Governor Larrabee travels in Cuba on a pleasure trip gathering information for a forthcoming account. The piece notes a recommendation of One genre Cough Cure as a preventative for pneumonia consumption and other serious lung troubles linked to neglected colds, with a brief nod to Judish Bros. and a playful, promotional tone.
A note identifies the carrier Imo H. Banks and mentions the non explosive smokeless gasoline presently in use or carried.
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