Social notes from Ames and surrounding towns in 1890s era
Describes numerous social visits and gatherings in Ames and nearby communities. Mentions Miss Loretta Hamilton returning to Marshalltown, Drake University student Harriette Nelson home for spring vacation, Miss Ella Dodds and Miss Bertha Thompson visiting from Columbus Junction and Des Moines, and Mrs. Cairns hosting a large afternoon event. Also notes Rev. I N McCash’s sermon in Des Moines and local church activities, plus tax levies and residents’ travels to Nevada and Rock Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriette Nelson
Drake University
Rebekal
Nevada
Wm. West
Rock Rapids
Mrs. Ramsey
Richardson
I. N. McCash
University Place Church
Des Moines
Christian Church
Fast new Chicago to Missouri River train on Northwestern
The American Express company plans a fast Chicago to the Missouri river train with 3:00 a.m. departure from Chicago, overtaking No. 7 at Ames and reaching Boone by 11:45 a.m. The service will run west of Boone at nearly 40 miles an hour, with no equivalent fast eastbound train due to demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
American Express Company
Chicago
Missouri River
No. 7
Ames
Boone
Boone West
The
Bluffs
Boone News
Meeting to form a choral union led by Miss Marie Chambers
A meeting to organize a choral union is set for Friday evening March 30 at 7 20 in the college main building large parlor. Town residents who enjoy singing are invited to attend and join. Membership costs 2 dollars for ten weeks with regular meeting time to be decided by vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Chambers
Cloth peddlers warned by farmers in our vicinity
Local farmers are cautioned about cloth peddlers operating nearby. The notes they offer to farmers are not trusted, and residents are advised not to give any notes for any amount. The warning targets the current group of peddlers in the area.
Ames Post Office Schedules Short Sunday Hours
The Ames post office will be open for a half hour from 6 30 to 7 00 p m on Sunday until further notice. PARLEY SHELDON p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Parley Sheldon
Morris Brothers Take Over West End Livery Barn
Frank and Lynn Morris become proprietors of the west end livery barn. They are described as young men of good manners, clean character, and attentive to business with a pledge to please. Arbor day is set for Friday April 27 with a pamphlet of exercises issued by Superintendent Sabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank and
Lynn Morris
West End
Sabin
Local Merchants Forecast Bright Spring Trade
Tilden and Bige low & Smith expect busy spring trade from a steady stream of sales and new stock including novelties aimed at ladies. Merchants statewide report bar gaining swaps and specials to entice old customers and attract new ones. Married at the bride’s parents home near this place Mr P 8 O Neil and Miss Belle Koons wed with Rev J K Hester officiating. They plan a home on a Sherman township farm and inherit warm wishes from about fifty relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
O'Neil
Belle Koons
J. K. Hester
Loughran Machine Co Promises Money Saving on Tools
If you want to save money call Loughran Machine Co to cut costs on implements buggies bicycles and related equipment. The ad pitches affordability and practical savings for customers seeking more economical purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Soper
Loughran Machine Co
Local dental parlors offer painless tooth extractions
No extra charge for extracting teeth without pain at the dental parlors of C. E. Hunt. Readers are urged to consult the Western Poultry Journal Iowa's exclusive poultry paper for special subscriber rates and inquiries. The page notes Loughran Machine Co. stock of farm implements and reports the dissolution of Thurston Swan & Co. with Tavunstron & Graham continuing the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Hunt
Western Poultry Journal
Iowa
Thurston, Swan & Co
Thos. T. Swan
Tavunstron & Graham
Ames
Weekly Iowa State Register Promotes Comprehensive Coverage
The Weekly Iowa State Register touts full coverage of Iowa and world news plus practical horticulture and agriculture. It promises a complete congress and state legislature summary, a premier horticultural department by Prof. J. L. Budd, and an unmatched weekly news digest. Subscriptions offered at $1.50 for one year including the INTELLIGENCER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Owa
Iowa State Register
Wiiter
Congress
Register
Washington
J. L. Budd
Telegraph
Register and Intelligencer
City Council Meeting and City Finance Notes
The city council plans a regular Monday meeting at Mr Williams office near Story County Bank to review assessor tax equalization. The column suggests cleaning up alleys and reforming water works to lower costs and align receipts with expenditures, with Ex Mayor Sheldon noting mains purchase only now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. William
Story County Bank
Sheldon
Property for sale in the north town area by Tilden family
Auction notice states the north town property formerly owned by the Tilden family, held for three years, with a well maintained house and ample grounds. Offered for sale as a whole on easy terms or divided, specifically the eastern half of Douglass street block. A. Rie Monpd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Douglass Street
A. Rie Monpd
Local notices and updates from Ames community page
Tomorrow a W R C meeting follows Hamilton Co. sales of Beauty of the West flour and a Dorcas society gathering. Easter weather was unusually cold with recent storms and a report on a new time card and fast Chicago to Ames train. A stove fire damaged Mr. Adams’ home. Iowa Tornado Insurance shows strong finances. Evelyn Starr speak at Congregational church. library move planned and membership fee reduced to 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Evelyn Starr
Newspaper Subscription Offer for One Year
A promotional notice advertises a yearly subscription to this paper and the New York Weekly Tribune for a total price of $1.50. Readers are invited to subscribe now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Weekly Tribune
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Intelligencer
Story County
R.— B.& KE. WiLson
Miss Pope
Scranton
J. E. Duncan
Des Moiines
Agnes King of
Denison
Margaret E. Nelson
Loretta Hamilton
Marshalltown
Prof
Mrs. Barrows
Rs. Skanks
Montana
Indiana
Eraunt
W. J. Freed
Minnie Axe
J. J. Butler
Greeley
Breeley
Robert Cairns
Sever
Apyar
Oures
Osborn
Kansas
Illinois
Rene
Les
Alf Goodin
Captsborn
M. E
Mrs. Plumb
Miss Bertha Thompson
Dés Moines
Miss Foster
Humboldt
Lizzie McCarthy
John
Bertha Haverley
Cambridge
Marie Noyes
Ogden
Mattie Winter
James Hale
Mrs. Heath
Fort Dodge
Frank Barrows
Indianola
Miller
Elsie St. John
Montour
David Stick
Turner
Howard McLain
Jewell Junction
Maggie Venter
B. F. Lies
Oxford
Harry Claverley
Boies
Stuss Miller
G. E. Baker
Miss May
Breea
May Ten
Broeck
Opera House
Howell J. Dodge
Mr. Henshaw
Dodge
Mrs. Dodge
Miss Ten Broeck
Cis
Acs
Ames RR A
J. B. Grove
R. 8. Osborn
the Baptist Church
Aprillst
Students
Congregational Church
Rickman
F. P. Harris
Lohrville
Clark
U. B
Bishop Mills
Hott and Weaver
Beardshear
Methodist Church
H. J. Everly
Unitarian Services
Leon A. Harvey
Odd Fellows Hall
Jesus
Taylor
W. J. Zenor
C. W. Dudgeon
Franklin
Washington Townships
M. W. Templeton
Gilbert Station
H. M. Templeton
Surkey
Story County Bank Ames
Longtran Machine Co
Tur Intelligencer
W. J. Zenor’s
E. M. Soper’s
Sterling Remedy Co
Indiana Mineral Springs
Ind
Hebra
L. M. Bosworth’s
DuBois & DuBois
Washington, D.C
New Geeds
John Deere
Zenor’s
Marseilles
Crove Bros
Choral Union
Post Office
Morris Brothers
Odontunder
Janesvile
Loughran’s
U. B. Church
Main
Main Street
Ellsworth Post
Anna Capps
L. Munns Lumber Yard
Milford
Richland
Grant
Cc. L. Nelson
W.R. C
Hamilton & Co
Dorcas Society
Thayer
Budd
Boone Standard
Hindman
James Adams
Sterling
Martin
I. H. Craig
A. J. Graves
Iowa Tornado Insurance Company
Pomeroy Territory
District Court
Jas. I. Swan
W. A. Cramblil
Anna Gould
Luke Corkins
C. W. McElyea
Chas. A. Nowlin
Range Twenty-Four
St. P. M
A. P. King
Owners of Story Co
Abstract Books
Smith & Son
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Uals
Alstracts
Geo. G. Tilden
O. F. Martin’s
Mel's
A S Xao
Minneapolis
Rio
R. T. Sisson
Loughran
Motor Depot
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