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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1886
Page
3
A Leghorn hen laid a giant egg misidentified as a duck egg. May baskets filled streets Saturday evening as Marshalltown wins Soldier's Home decision on the twenty fourth ballot with five for Burlington and six for Marshalltown.
A town prominent man declares years of chronic coughing cured by Sprague's Throat and Lung Cure. He says the remedy saved him from consumption and notes it is for sale by H Westerman.
Marriage notice at Squire DeLong's residence Ontario on May 2 86 records James Brown and Julia Ferler wedded by J H DeLong. Suffrage Society to meet May 8 with Mrs Rowena Stevens. members urged to attend and supporters invited.
Wright and Richmond invite farmers to inspect a large variety of corn planters harrows cultivators plows and other farming implements. They promise high quality goods and low prices with absolute satisfaction, not a promise of selling at cost.
By the use of Buckingham's Dye, the whiskers may be made a permanent natural brown or black as desired. It may not be proper to deal in oysters any more until September, but they will be eaten notwithstanding. Some persons have stomachs like ostriches.
A local ad notes a Health Braided Wire Bus tle product line and a fresh line of Ladies' Collars and Cuffs at D. E. Dix's. Hutchinson Bros offer Pure Maple Sugar direct from the bush at 15 cents a pound, described as superfine. A Kansas man claims to read a newspaper through once and recall it, including Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy recommendations, sold by H. Westerman.
Mrs Baskett died after years of weak lungs in her 46th year leaving a husband and two children. Her remains were brought to Ames and interred after services at the Baptist Church in Des Moines conducted by Rev D R Lucas. The item also lists numerous residents visiting, traveling, or moving, including Mrs W M Reynolds, Mrs E Starr, Mrs Eli Little and Eddie, Miss Mary Noonan, Miss Sallie Rigan, Mr Cook and family, Mr Shields and family, Mrs Felt, Mrs E W Clark, Mrs A C Thomas, Carey and Marion Keigley, Miss Mary Johnson, Auditor McCarthy, Van Chamberlain, Mrs Gay Starr, and Squire Joe Fitchpatrick with scattered notes on health and travel.
A Nevada Watchman correspondent attacks Willipy Wallipy Greeley and councilmen over board of equalization actions. He cites Greely as richest and a liar, questions the oaths and testimony, and notes a $235 personal property statement tied to billiard tables.
At a May 1 1886 meeting Ellsworth Post No 30 Dept of Iowa Grand Army of the Republic adopted a preamble and resolution with no dissent. They denounce Montgomery Alabama reception for Jefferson Davis as promoting disloyal speeches and sectional hatred and urge records to reflect the stance and send copies to city papers. Commanders G G Tu p en and M Hemstreet signed.
A local dealer promotes a wide selection with claims of best variety and bottom prices. The notice invites customers to visit and be shown through the goods at D A Bigelow and Company.
Des Moines contestants win first prizes in dramatic and humorous classes. Miss Jennie Westerman of Ames praised for The Fireman’s Prayer. Mentions of Bro Crenshaw and historical military figures, sermons by Wynn Moulton Everly, and Memorial Day planning in Ellsworth Post with invitations to Ames citizens and College officials.
In Ames at the G A R hall last Wednesday evening the Sons of Veterans Camp No 58 welcomed a volley of patriotic ladies bearing baskets. The First Lieutenant favored restraint, the Captain surrendered, and the group shared songs and a bountiful repast. The camp thanks the ladies for their support. John L Stevens District Attorney has imported three rare London works by Bacon Grotius and Puffendorf with Barbeyrac notes.
The piece argues memory lapses hinder emergency actions and promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains and rheumatism. It notes tiredness stems from poor blood and touts Sarsaparilla to enrich blood, increase appetite, and restore energy. Sold by H Westerman.
Regular session notes include bond approval for City Marshall, cemetery enlargement request, sidewalk width changes on Douglas street, sanitation concerns at stock yards, and postponement of Sunday business closures. Nevada district court notes, town improvements, school honors, and local social events fill a broad Nevada Gilbert Ontario Sheldahl region update.
The Ames Intelligencer notes warm weather and spring ideas from corn planting to soft drinks and picnics. It catalogs fashion, garden tasks, and seasonal promises while urging subscription and commenting on bountiful blossoms, fragrances, and a bustling town in early spring.
Ames resident J H Pickett has been named by Governor Larrabee to the three member State Board of Pharmacy, succeeding C A Weaver whose term expired. Pickett is praised as a capable pharmacist and rising businessman with strong local ties to Waterloo and La Porte City.
Mrs T J Moses died at her residence in La Fayette Township on Wednesday April 21 aged 41 years 11 months and 20 days. Cause was quick consumption illness begun about five months ago. She was a good Christian woman loving wife and tender mother leaving a husband four children and many warm friends.
A list of nearly a baker's dozen candidates emerges for the upcoming fall election to fill the office of Recorder. Names mentioned include John Alexander, Collins, J. Q. Moore, Indian Creek, Anson Ersland, Union. J. W. Kinsell, New Albany. J. In Sherman, O. A. Lysand, Nevada. W. Marshall, Franklin. O. O. Ostrom, La Fayette. John Evanson, Howard. and A. H. Buck, Franklin.
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