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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1890
Page
3
A dense list of short items records locally notable movements. Residents and visitors include Mrs Major Beck in Nevada, Mrs Wro Stevenson in Boone, Rep C G McCarthy in town, Rev H W Wilson from the east, Miss Tempian and Miss Alice Nellis in Boone, and many others visiting Ames, Des Moines, Nevada, and surrounding towns.
Old Truths in a New Light outlines a church series at the Congregational Church with the next Sunday evening topic The Divine Sovereignty.
Wilson and Bartlett begin wind wheel production in Ames and secure a south side shop for their new factory. Interested buyers are invited to examine their pumping apparatus wheel as a possible option.
Christine Terhune Herrick writes a new household series titled Three Meals a Day for Harper's Bazaar. The first installment will appear in the March 28 issue.
For the cure of colds coughs and all derangements of the respiratory organs no other medicine is so reliable as Ay er s Cherry Pectoral. It relieves the asthmatic and consumptive even in advanced stages of disease and has saved innumerable lives.
The revival meetings at the Christian church continue with a crowded Baptist church last Sunday as about one hundred chairs were filled and attendees were turned away. Evangelist preaching has spurred Bible study and several converts joined the church with services planned for tonight and tomorrow.
A newspaper correction affirms Miss Murray's Tuesday reading was a perfect success and well received. The Band of Hope concert at the Baptist church drew an enthusiastic audience and a Burton Rogers farce impressed, with solos and quartets praised. The writeup notes higher quality with a piano would have improved the show.
Farmers urged to bring butter and eggs to Grove. Ames and Cambridge notices include groceries and flour deals from Perkins and Hamilton & Co. Local updates cover marriages, injuries, school closings, and residents moving or visiting, with farmers markets and new stock at stores.
The March issue highlights articles on disease prevention in childhood by Wm H Flint M D acute bronchitis in children illustrated by Clara C Edmunds M D the kindergarten on the farm first in a series by Adele Oberndorf elementary training of infants by Wm E Leonard M D and instruction for blind children plus other departments offer varied and instructive material.
On March 19 at eight o'clock in the evening Rev. Wm Stevenson united Lloyd L. Wherny and Nellie M. Jewett at the bride's mother's home. Neighbors witnessed the ceremony and a hearty supper followed with presents. The note also thanks readers for a $10 donation and details how coal and corn were distributed to 27 families, with coal freight of $45 turned over to county commissioners.
John I. Mather of Ames and Row ens C. Sayle formerly of Galena Nl were married in Ames March 19. Rev Wells performed the ceremony in an impressive manner. The groom is praised for his good habits and prospects. The bride is described as beautiful and accomplished and has taught school. Wishing them happiness and prosperity.
Des Moines draws large crowds for boy soprano Kavanagh with over three thousand attendees last week and renewed demand for seats at Otto Hegner's concert on Saturday April 12. Hegner tours from New York to Des Moines with a concert grand prepared by Wm. Stienway.
All orders for seats to the great Hegner concerts on Saturday April 12 must arrive by April 5 to guarantee seating. Previous delays at Kavanagh concerts caused disappointment due to sold out house and reserved seats. Prices are evening 75c and 1 dollar, matinee 75c. cash with order to C. M. Keeler or J. Weaver Jr Des Moines Iowa.
The Baptist church of Ames Iowa laments the death of Deacon D A Bigelow a faithful member for twenty two years. He served as Sunday school superintendent for seventeen years and as a teacher for over twenty bringing devoted service to home foreign charitable and educational work. Church leaders extend condolences to his family and memorialize his impact.
The paper notes the unexpected death of General Crook in Chicago last Friday morning. It quotes General Sherman calling Crook the United States’ most successful Indian service diplomat. The item frames Crook’s reputation as a worldwide source of surprise and grief among readers.
The winter term ends next Friday with events in the First and Second Intermediate rooms and a joint grammar and high school program in the high room. Exercises begin about 1 30 P M. High room program includes songs, readings, plays, and musical numbers by students and instructors.
The March 20 wedding at the bride’s home joined Stephen L. Loughran and Lillie C. Brown with Rev. 8. H. Mitchell officiating. Guests included David Loughran and Abbie Perry as attendants. The couple received practical gifts for their new home and best wishes for a happy life. The Story County Teacher’s Association met in Nevada and debated methods for rapid, accurate math calculation and the role of county papers in shaping public opinion. They discussed teaching geography and history together, adopted resolutions opposing state uniformity contracts, and favored open-market book purchasing with optional free or paid texts, planning to reconvene in Ames in four weeks.
A local advertisement promotes selling New Ulm patent flour for $1.20 a sack and 21 pounds of rice for 1. A. M. Perkins. Pure syrup is advertised, with Hamilton & Co selling a gallon. Lougbran Machine Co. lists new stock of reliable implements and buggies. Groceries priced close. Large White Goods, laces, embroideries, and flouncings displayed. Sales by Gro G. Tilden.
Complete line of Dress Goods Henriettas Cashmeres Mohairs and Brillianteens in the latest shades and colorings available now. Visit the store for a full selection and style ideas.
The John Lawson farm adjoining the College land will be sold in whole or in part. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. W. Hippee in Des Moines, Iowa.
M E McMichael advertises sand supply in any quantity for stone brick or plastering across construction projects.
The Story County WATCHMAN notes the M. E. ladies supper was a success. George A. Kellogg and wife of Bellingham visit friends in the city. William Hansell sold his stock to William Dunkelbarger who plans to keep the business. S J Weaver injures his left foot while switching on the Northwestern road and returns home to Boone.
S Severtson returned from Red Wing Minnesota after illness. The Palestine Centre Society held its last meeting last Thursday. Severt Sydney bought the Whitman farm north of Huxley. A quilting bee gathered at Mrs P Lee’s residence. Mrs R Sunde of Luverne Minnesota visited her parents. Mrs A K Olson visited Des Moines last week. Lewis Larson moved to Tom Vernes’ vacated farm. An infant of N L Thompson died at Huxley. Mrs John Thompson visits her daughter in Chicago.
Rev Yerger visits his daughter on his Cher okee county farm. W H Caspari to run the mill for Mr Swan after April 1 bringing more business to town. Jail and mayor’s office finished for occupants. Mrs W W Allen from Tacoma will reside in Story City soon. Dr Allen’s daughter Lutie died in Tacoma on the 13th. Nels Toreson returned from Illinois and Chicago last Tuesday. May Bracken living with Dr Plumb’s family this summer. Hunters out for ducks and geese with fair success. E B Stewart of Gilbert Station visited Dr Allen’s family. J A Wellington bought the Flower property and will move in next month. W H Wier went to Chicago Monday with two carloads of cattle for N B Jacobs.
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