Republican Delegate Convention in Story County
The Republican delegates of Story county meet at the Nevada Court House on Saturday June 7, 1879 at 11 a.m. to elect eight delegates to the State Nominating Convention in Des Moines on June 11. The notice urges full township representation and caucuses the preceding Saturday, with representation based on two delegates per township plus one more per 50 votes over 26 for J. A. T. Hull in 1878.
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Story County
Court House
Nevada
Des Moines
J. A. T. Hull
P. D. Humphrey
Grant
Jessie Dinsmore
Lucas & Greeley
Ames
P. D
District Court
State of
Iowa
Spjenior Court
L. G. Backs
Eliza Ann Williams
T. P. Williams
New Philadelphia
J. F. Grereske
Story County Lawn
Boone County Sees Senate Convention Plans Emergence
Boons county awakens to a senatorial Convention for the 33rd district this fall with J. D. Gillette Judge Mitchell and D. R. Hindman organizing Boone delegates. Story county shows little effort for the upcoming season.
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Boons County
J. D. Gillette
Mitchell
D. R. Hindman
Boone
Story County
Local mill test proves new grinding stone superior
Manaska county produces a stone touted as superior to the French Ruhr for grinding middlings under a new process. Snider & Son of Sheldahl report favorable results using one in their mill, while a pragmatic craftsman mends Umbrellases and boots nearby.
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Manaska County
Ruhr
Snider & Son
Sheldahl
To Buy Spring Goods by Huntington in Chicago
H. C Huntington of B. H. and T has spent the past week in Chicago purchasing the second lot of spring goods. Bigelow Huntington and Tilden report a large dry goods and novelties stock, with the second invoice awaited by their lady customers.
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H. C Huntington
Chicago
Bigelow, Huntington & Tilden
Narrow Gauge Road Vote Seen in Webster City
D. M. and M. officials expect a 6 percent tax in aid of the road to Webster City to be approved by Webster City and its people. If passed, the Webster City to railroad project would be finished this season.
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Webster City
Webster
General Kilpatrick to Speak on The Irish Soldier at Baptist Church
Gen Judson Kilpatrick will deliver a lecture titled The Irish Soldier in the War of the Rebel lion at the Baptist church Wednesday evening next. The talk recounts Sheridan at Winchester and Malvern Hill with vivid elocution and includes Phil Kearney’s death at Chancellorsville as a dramatic centerpiece. Admission 25 cents with reserved seats 35 cents. tickets at local stores and shops.
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Judson Kilpatrick
Baptist Church
Malvern Hill
Sheridan
Winchester
Phil. Kearney
Chantilly
Washington
Clark’s Grocery
Wettsteins
Thayers
Mrs Giles Cook Amid Severe Pleuro-Pneumonia Attack
Mrs Giles Cook suffers a severe pleuro pneumonia attack causing anxiety among friends. The city saw nearly four hundred life insurance agents in town during the week as healthy subjects were dodged to avoid being talked to death.
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Giles Cook
Two Arrests For Trespassing In City
Two arrests were made Wednesday under the trespass statute. The misdemeanor involved cakling and removing sod without landowners consent. Rev J G Becker a former Nevada citizen killed himself by hanging near Beloit Wisconsin about a week ago. Mental despondency from ill health and suffering is the supposed cause. Good Hoge. J B Grove sold another forty hogs last week averaging 342 pounds. Grove is one of Story County's most successful farmers, a fact evident to neighbors and friends yearly.
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J.G. Becker
Nevada
Beloit
Wisconsin
J. B. Grove
Story County
Ames Station Shipment Pace Outlook Through September
For over a week Ames station has shipped about twenty cars of grain and stock daily, a solid flow for eastbound freights. The daily business is expected to continue for about two months, until a slowdown or setup may occur at the start of September.
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Ames Station
Father wheels baby carriage amid street scene
A man wheeling a baby carriage draws observations about his wife’s strength. The cheerful father salutes passersby, suggesting he may embrace the moment more than duty, though the scene implies supportive partnership rather than mere amusement.
Burglary At Goble’s Harness Shop Sparks Cider Ban Talk
Saturday night sneak thieves burglarized the cellar under Goble's harness shop seeking cider. The council favors interdicting cider sales while others urge broader crime and drunkard controls. Des Moines avoidance of buying cider in bulk noted.
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Goble
Des Moines
Des Moines Hotel Figure G B Brown Dies After Illness
Monday morning around two o'clock G B Brown a well known Des Moines hotel figure died after several weeks of illness. He was prominent in local hospitality circles and had longtime ties to the city’s hotel scene. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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G. B. Brown
Des Moines
Supreme Court rules Fitchpatrick tax title valid for 80 acres
Mr J A Prrowpatrick and Town Land Company fought titles to 80 acre tract a mile west of town. The Supreme Court decides Fitchpatrick tax title is good. The land is valued at about $50. Representative notes it as cheap.
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J. A. Prrowpatrick
Supreme Court
Town Land Company
Fitchpatrick
April Matings Licences Issued by Clerk Smith
Clerk Smith issued marriage licences for April naming Hiram Bennett and Kate Bennathan Byron D. Baid and 8 B. Thompson J W Roberson and Lydia Amett Lewis Charleson and Hannah Haneon John T Shenkte and Nettie B Cough.
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Clerk Smith
Hiram Bennett
Kate Bennathan
Byron D. Baid
B. Thompson
J. W. Roberson
Lydia Amett
Lewis Charleson
Hannah Haneon
John T. Shenkte
Nettie B. Cough
Northwestern abandons fast Chicago to Council Bluffs train plan
The Chicago and Northwestern and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy debated a speedy Chicago to Council Bluffs service. The C B & Q announced it first, but Northwestern joined later, then withdrew after seeing the other road held strong cards.
Damage Suit Over Hog Lot Ends in Jury Disagreement
Yesterday before Justice Greeley the case of Ralph Marshall vs A Hy Thayer was tried. Marshall sought 50 damages for hog lot use adjoining his home. Thayer countered with 100 for damages from keeping a barn cow privy and pig pen near his residence. The trial ended with a hung jury after lengthy argument.
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Justice Greeley
Ralph Marshall
A. Hy Thayer
Special train excursion shows fast Chicago to Council Bluffs run
A two o clock special train with locomotive baggage car dining car and private coach traveled from Chicago to Council Bluffs in LO hours 33 minutes at about 50 miles per hour. The trip was billed as a fan excursion to demonstrate what fast trains can do to compete for passenger traffic between Chicago and Council Bluffs. Readers note California farmers sow grain by broadcast or with seed sowers behind plows as they till eight to ten inch depths producing neat long rows in Woodbridge fields as described by the San Francisco Bulletin.
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Ames
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Council Luffs
California
Woodbridge
San Francisco
Business men plan hunting and fishing tour to Colorado and Nebraska
A group of local businessmen including Giles Cook J L Stevens W D Lucas H R Boyd W B Bradley D A Bigelow G A Underwood J E Hirsh and A Hi Duckworth will leave in early June for about five to six weeks. Costs are projected at 75 to 100 dollars. A meeting to arrange preliminaries is set for Tuesday May 6 at 8 PM at G A Underwood’s office.
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Colorado
Nebraska
Giles Cook
J. L. Stevens
W. D. Lucas
H. R. Boyd
W. 8. Bradley
D. A. Bigelow
G. A. Underwood
J. E. Hirsh
A. Hi. Duckworth
Lectures on China by Compradore G W Bailey at Ames
Advertises G W Bailey presenting Chinese history and culture in full Chinese costume with 1000 curiosities including Chinese gods and armor valued at 1000. Lectures at Congregational church Ames on May 14 15 and 15 tickets 50 cents for all three 25 cents for single 15 cents for children.
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G. W. Bailey
Tank Kee
China
Congregational Church
Ames
Bailey
The Fingertip Roar of Blood Circulation
A vivid explanation for the ear-splitting roaring felt in the finger tip. Removing a finger from the ear stops the sound by revealing the roar is the blood circulation rhythm in the fingertip.
Crooks of Boone backs Gear and Beek if nominated
George W. Crooks once a Bourbon Democrat stalwart in Boone county says he will vote for Gear for Governor and Beek for Judge if nominated and he makes it to the polls. The Ogden Reporter questions his church membership amid the temperance and party loyalties.
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Geo. W. Crooks
Boone
Boone County
Gear
Beek
George
M. E. Shurch
Ogden
Parker
Ames
Rising humorist hopes to join Burdette and Bailey in town praise
Kelly stems and Kelley stills show revival after a blight depicted by Don Pedro. A rising humorist from the east gains local admiration while seeking success as a trader. A Ames near-miss train incident, a house fire with no insurance, and a child’s brain fever death are noted. Rev Parmenter to preach bimonthly.
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Kelly
Kelley
Don Pedro
Burdette
Bailey
Ames
Christian Wight
Here
Beis
Personal Mentions from Ames and Nearby States
The Marshell Republican notes names of local figures such as W. E. Athearn of Williamstown with a new acoustic telephone patent, John Depew of Narrows Gauge who excelled in Chicago postal clerk exams, and Prof. Baker a Story county resident visiting Ames. It also mentions A A Stuart planning a sheep ranching venture in Kansas with Vermont wintering, and updates on Warren Phetteplace, Charles Barresl, Geo. Barnes, Dr. Beverly, Dr. D. L. Livermore, Judge McKenzie, and District Attorney Stevens, praising their efficiency and conduct.
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Judson Kilpatrick
Baptist Church
Boston Herald
Athearn
Prof
Bessey
W. E. Athearn
Williamstown
Williams College
the Register
John Depew
Chicago
Iowa
John
A. A. Stuart
Vermont
Kansas
Warren Phetteplace
Charles Barres
Kansas City
Baker
Story County
Geo. Barnes
Colorado
Centennial
Beverly
Minnesota
D. L. Livermore
Frreewarrick clarifies his political stance in 1879
J A Fitchpatrick quotes a Nevada Iowa letter by J A Frreewarrick. He states he never joined the greenback movement and explains his shift away from it after Congress and the President acted. He asserts he will vote with Republicans until the rebellion is ended.
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J. A. Fitchpatrick
Congress
Greenback
Greenback Party
J. A. Frreewarrick
Nevada
Iowa
Estray Mare Colt Taken Up in Story County Iowa
Estray mare colt described as bay with a white star, a scar on the left hind leg, taken up by A J Graves in Washington township Story county on March 17 1879. Appraised at 25 dollars. Nevada April 14 1879.
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J. Graves
Washington Township
Story County
Iowa
Jounx RR
Hays
Nevada
Patent office and pension agent promotional notice
Patent office and pension agent 1 offers special attention to procuring patents for inventions designs mechanical devices composition of matter and registration of trade marks and all business related to patents He also aids in procuring pensions Local agents provide greater facility and less expense than foreign agents Nevada J B Prazier 10-6
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Prazier
Nevada
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Laave Akzs
Des M
Callanan
Chicago & North West
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A. J. Smart
B. Atkins
Geol Geet
M. Atlantic Express
Fr’t.& Acco’d’n
Pacific Express
Mail & Express
N. C
K. Sxixzner
Fairchild
Booth
Bradley & Templeton
U.S
G. A. Meredith
Tilden & MacLain’s
Onondaga Street
E. D. Andruss
Ental
West House
Masonic
Acadia Lodge NO
F. & A. Masons
A. H. Deexwoern
MES Lodge
Masonic Hall
K. Macompsr
M. W
M. Soper
John L. Stevens
Lucas’ Bank
Geo. W. Byer
Dyer & Fitshpatrick
Axis
United States
Opera Block
Laws
G . Underwood
Lucas’ Bark, Ames, Story Co
Cyrus E. Turner
Ttorney
LAW
Lorediseescen Block, Ames, Ow
W. H
B.D. Thompson
McCall F
J. C. McCall
Thompson, AW
Landana Collection Agents
A. E. Lacan
A. Fivehoater
Iton Patrick & Lucas
Story County Abstract Books
Story Co. Lows
Nichols & Maxwell
Ivery and Feed Stable
Destines
AL. Virdin
Jair
Peterman
Bingham & Co's
George H. Thayer
M. E. Chureb
Shiloh
Bourbon
Ind
Drs
Matchett & France
Thomas & McLat
Beschees German
Boschee
Rge
Thomes McLain
Home News
la Payette
Lincoln
Milford
New Albany
Palestine
Richland Sherman
Union
Warren
Eeeee
Joux Watts
Hirsh
Niciolls
Maxwe Tl
A. J. Graves
Thomas, Soper & Son's
Thomas, Soper & Son’s
Snocktey
C. C. Carpenter
Perley Poore
Tuomas, Sorex & Sox
Flexvens
Earnest Hulett
Porter
van Dusen
Squaw Creek
Tus Congregational Sociable
Henry Boyd
Thomas, Sorpin & Son
Thomas Soper & Son’s
Taene
Jacos Brotherrox
Sam Zenon
Story
Boose County
Jasper County
Our County
John A. Rutherford
Bingham & Co
Reap
A. J. Sweeney
Baxter Currons
T. E. Alderman
Ton
Steven O'Brien
Bloomington
Greenbacker
Republican Party
Denver
P. L. Porter
Mountain City
Chicago & Northwestern
Northwestern
Enterprise
Patent
Pension Office
Nature
M. & A. J. Sweeney
Fircuratarix & Lucas Opera
Canton
Binenam & Co
College Farm
J. L. Bupp
J. L. Boon
Mas
Marriz Lasone
Ames Iowa
Veterinary Hospital
Agricultural College
J. J. Bousquet & Co
Sid
Board of Supervisors
Joan Rays
the Grocer
TRADS
THEM
STAT
Peoples
Bakery
Universal Lunch Room OF
Hemstreet
Chaney
M. Hemstreet
City Bakery
Onondaga
J. J. Bousquet
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Onondaga and
Douglas Streets
Amos
H. S. Goble
Harness Shop
Gerry Tanne
Times
Onondaga St
William Elsie
Gardins
Lim
Hugh Compton
Voune Street
Lowa
Bradley
Hou
Thomas & Melain
Ames, Vn
Mitford
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