Ames Notes and Local Visitor Highlights
Harry Child visits Ames this week. Frank Spence of Madrid in town Saturday. Dr. Beverly moves into new house. Miss Jennie Ringheim of Nevada visits Ames. J. A. Fitchpatrick visits Tuesday afternoon. Ill child of C. B. Keigley. Cody family moves into Zenor house. Mrs. King and Mrs. Drake visit. Col. Hoggatt in poor health. Rev. Chamberlain to preach in Baptist Church. Curtis Goldsmith as night watchman. I. O. O. F. meeting attended by county men. Mrs. Clark returns to Des Moines. Mrs. Geo. Goldsmith’s doctor calls her curable. Mrs. Coyle of Nevada seriously ill. Serenade by six young men with onions and flowers. U B church service Sunday. Rent from post office boxes noted. Congregational Church next Sunday. Representative Conger may be Secretary of State. Mrs. Estergard opens a steam laundry. Equal Rights Society meets May 14. Lord’s Day service at Pleasant Grove Chapel. Note on local history work by Burton Konkle. Ten cents for eggs at Tilber. Aurora volume nineteen available. Christian church services May 11. Fire at Cambridge causes loss. New post office case arrives. Aurora recommended for college news. Iowa Agricultural College prosperity noted. Subscription to Aurora suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Spence
Madrid
Beverly
Jennie Ringheim
Nevada
Ames
J. A. Fitchpatrick
C. B. Keigley
Cody
Cole
Zenor House
King
Drake
F. M. Coggeshall
Col. Hoggatt
Mr. Wilson
Chamberlain
Curtis Goldsmith
Rutherford
Messrs
C. A. Covel
Will Fifer
Dan
Evan McKim
Rob McIntosh
Clark
Chas Arnold
Des Moines
Geo. Goldsmith
Omaha
Coyle
T. (. Miller
Elliot
Mr. Brown
K. W. Brown
Congregational Church
Denny Ward
Clinton
Fairchild
City
J. F. Moore
Rockford
Oregon
Lil
West
Mt. Pleasant
Fanny Sutton
Henry
Linnie Wylie
Granite Falls Minn
John Watts
the Bee
Ames Intelligencer
Andy Watts
Nevin
Jefferson Bee
Red Oak
Independent
Sun
Chevalier
Chicago and North Western Time Table East West North
The Chicago and North Western Railway timetable lists eastbound trains including No 4 Chicago Express at 2 15 AM and the Overland Limited at 3 16 AM, with Atlantic Express and Denver Limited variants. Westbound services show Omaha Express and Overland Limited around 9 AM, plus freight and accommodation trains. Passenger service note states no other gains will carry passengers except Sunday. Gro W Rogers, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Expresss
Overland Limited
Sng
Cass Vaewiee
Atlantic Express
Bbey
Denver Limited
Omaha Express
Denver Cana
Pacine's
Sant Dei Pile
MBS
Las Win
Nixhe & Raa
S. Ced
Aus
Des M
Gro. W. Rogers
Social notes from Ames and surrounding towns
Local residents and visitors are listed with illnesses travels and social events. Names include S T Buel from Marshalltown Glyde Turner from Osceola Mrs Prof Stanton Mrs M K Smith Dr Beverly and Mr Briley Dr Plumb and quarantine for scarlet fever, and various congregational and civic activities in Ames Nevada Des Moines and Boone.
Intelligencer aims to serve Ames Story County readers
The Intelligencer announces its retooled format printed at home and pledges focus on local and county news with reader input. It thanks supporters, invites submissions, and notes plans for county history research led by Col. Scott and an upcoming Story County history prospectus.
Iowa College Notes On Students And Education Events
Hardy Buell a calier at the college last week and George Bond from last year’s juniors visits with friends. Several students take advantage of excursion rates to Des Moines. The interstate oratorical contest will be held in Lincoln Nebraska with W H Lyons representing Iowa. The National Educational Association locates its next convention in St Paul Minnesota July 4 to 11 1890 with twenty thousand teachers expected. Prominent speakers include Bishop Quintard Miss Frances Willard Judge Gundy Senator Blair and Dr W T Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Buell
George Bond
George
Mr. Drake
Seward Morris
C. H. Stearns
Drake University
Charlie
Des Moines
Capitol City
Lincoln
State Agricultural College
Iowa National Guard
Nebraska
Iowa
W. H. Lyons
The
State University
National Educational Association and Council of Education
St. Paul
Minnesota
James H. Canfield
Lawrence
Kansas
Associat
Canada
Northwest
Lake Region
Yellowstone Park
Canadian National Park
Pacific Coast
Bishop Quintard
Tennessee
Frances Willard
Gundy
Louisana
U. Ss
Blair
New Hampshire
W.T. Harris
U. 8
Educaiion
Hancock
Ohio
A. E. Winship
Boston
S. Sherin
Ryan
St.Paul
Minnation
New Post Office Case to Be Placed Monday
The new post office case will be installed Monday. It is a handsome mechanism and will impress patrons. lock box numbers will shift due to new arrangements. Renters pay 50 cents for a key and must settle quarter rent before boxes are assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Post Office
Something New in Health Cure Offered at College
Hall presents a new physiological treatment of disease and health preservation. Claims to cure rheumatism indigestion kidney troubles and consumption where other medicines failed. Full information provided by I J Merrill at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I. J. Merrill
Local Notes On School and Community Developments
Corn planting advances as residents report activity. J L McKimm has been ill for a week. Miss Wood of Boone started school at Jones school house. Miss Batman from Nevada teaches Beadle School. T 3. Kegley operates a steam well drill. Mr and Mrs T L Jones move into new spacious apartments. Hon C G M announces for state auditor and is praised for his county and representative service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McKimm
Wood
Boone
Jones School
Batman
Nevada
Kegley
T. L. Jones
Land Transfers Amid Nevada Property Deals
A series of property transactions across Nevada and surrounding areas records transfers. Albert Jones and wife to Harnman Clapper for 100 dollars covering lots 8 9 and 10 in block four near McCalisburg Iowa region. Mary Stevenson gains rights from Benson for 300 dollars covering lot 4 in block 1. J Reed and M Reed transfer to Mary Norris for 5000 dollars involving ne nw 8 83 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jones
Harnman Clapper
Venson
Mary Stevenson
McCalisburg
Su E Smith
Hus
Mary
Davis Hawkins
J Reed
M Nes
M Reed
A M Norris
World News in Briefs Tangle of 1880s Events
Editor Hollander barred from Guatemalia. Blaine warns of strict measures. German Emperor to build a yacht and visit the U S. New Orleans anti lottery league forms. Kemmler execution moved to June 17. Parliament debates license bill. World's Fair directors elect Lyman Jage president. Palmer and Bryan vice presidents. Northwestern University reports fifty one graduates and ten dentists. New York World editor indicted for libel. Pope Leo XIII begins social reform crusade addressing socialist questions to a German bishop. South Dakota saloons reportedly close May first. Wholesale houses plan wholesale removal of goods in original packaging. Cuba sugar crop ruined by drought. May Day eight hour demonstrations across the U S and Europe. Governor Hovey cut by La Grippe near term. Cronin death anniversary observed. Samuel J Randall eulogies planned June 14. Drafts contested by House members against Silcott fleecing funds. The president approves a temporary Oklahoma government. Reception for Stanley in London chaired by the Prince of Wales. Boulanger to return to France for trial. Governor Hill signs ballot reform. Senator Beck of Kentucky dies at a Washington railway station. Third Pennsylvania district to vote May 20 for Randall successor. Pawtucket Rhode Island to celebrate centennial of first U S cotton mill in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollander
Guatemania
Blaine
State Department
Germany
United States
New Orleans
Kemmler
New York
Lord Randolph Churchill
Leo XIII
South Dakota
Cuba
Europe
Hovey
Dr. Cronin
Samuel J. Randall
Silcott
Oklahoma
Stanley
London
Prince of Wales
Boulanger
France
Hill
Beck
Kentucky
Washington
Scotland
Senate
Pennsylvania
Randall
Indiana
Grand Jury Terms for May 1890 District Court Story County
The Grand Jury for the May term 1890 of the District Court of Story County is to meet on Monday May 19 at 2 pm. The Trial Jury is summoned to meet at 10 am on Wednesday May 21, listing jurors from Nevada, Union, Collins, Indian Creek, Warren, Grant and other townships and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Story County
H. C. W. Heers
D. E. L*hommedieu
A. M. Bingman
S. M. White
Isaac H. Craig
James H. Kirk
H. J. Wulfsburg
A. H. Grimm
Geo. Downing
W. M. Hardy
F. P. Ellicott
M. T. Waula
John Wirth
S. Larson
Ole Engelbrutson
Joe Anderson
la Fayette
James Prouty
Isaac Walker
Timothy Thomas
Nevada
John Musselman
A. J. Graves
W. H. Beadle
Fred Tilden
Washington
H.M. Benington
Ohio court collects on unpaid newspaper subscriptions
A Ohio paper sued forty three men who refused to pay for subscriptions and won judgments for the full amounts. Twenty eight avoided attachment by affidavits of insolvency, then arrested for petit larceny under the new postal law and bound over on $300. Six failed to post bond and were jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Supreme Court
Odd Fellows Rally and Local Visits Highlight County News
Slater sends a large Odd Fellows delegation to the anniversary meeting in Arbur Day. Albert Miller of Wisconsin, a former Story County resident, visits his brother James Miller. Lizzie McCarthy of Ames visits Ames city. Mrs. Lawyer Vinje goes to Clarion for several days of legal business. M E Church holds a series of meetings led by Rev. Danner with Rev. Collins of Clarinda assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater
Des Moines
Arbur
Albert Miller
Orisconsin
Story County
James Miller
Slater News
Lizzie McCarthy
Ames
Su Carrell
Inday
Vinje
Clarion
M. E. Church
Danner
Collins
Clarinda
Local Notes and Updates From Maxwell Tribune
Clark McLain advances toward a new residence project while Edith Laughery recovers from ten weeks of rheumatism with crutches. A steam engine and boiler will power the Tribune office press. A Maxwell farm house five miles south burned Monday. Reverend Pollack aids revival meetings this week. Mrs. Barr of Denver visits Story County. Mrs. Harper enlarges her recently purchased home. Mrs. Lockwood returns from Denver and Cheyenne. J. F. Dame granted a $17 monthly pension with arrears over $1300. Nevada Representative of Des Moines cites Rev Coyle in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark McLain
Edith Laughery
Tribune
Maxwell
Maxwell Tribune
W. Pollack
John Barr
Denver
Colorado
Story County
E. J. Harper
Colonel Scott
Alanson Lockwood
Cheyenne
J. F. Dame
Nevada
Des Moines
Coyle
Hine Speier Maple Sugar At Perkin's
Maple sugar and groceries offered by Hine Speier at Perkin's with pure maple sugar, canned fruits priced 20 cents per can, soaps, sun dried apples, tea, coffee blends, glassware, seeds, onion sets, sugar bulk deals, and eggs at 1 cent per dozen. Includes garden plants and seeds.
The Cosmopolitan Magazine Opens Expanded October 1889
The Cosmopolitan, billed as the cheapest illustrated monthly in the world, grows to 128 pages for October 1889. It features bright, varied content and bold promotion, praised by the New York Times as the brightest magazine race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan
New York Times
An Unusual Opportunity for New Cosmopolitan Subscribers
Advertises a subscription offer for new Cosmopolitan readers and The Intelligencer at a bundled price. Claims 1536 pages yearly and over 1200 illustrations, with favorable quotes from Boston Journal and Philadelphia Evening Call. Instructions to send $3.00 for one year of both publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan
Intelligencer
Boston Journal
Philadelphia Evening Call
Cosmopoltan
Probate of Will in Story County Iowa
Notice in District Court Story County Iowa that an instrument claims to be the last will of Iles Cook and that May 20 1890 is set for hearing to probate. Court records show clerk Henry Wilson Jr announces two similar probate notices for Franklin D Basket with same date and venue in Nevada Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Story
District Court
Said
Iles Cook
Nevada
State OF Iowa
Story County
Franklin D. Basket
Republican race announced for Story County Clerk
Nevada Iowa May 5 1890 two notices announce candidacies for Clerk of the Courts in Story County. H L Car of Nevada Iowa seeks Republican convention decision in April 1890. E W Girrorp of Nevada Iowa also declares candidacy for the same office for the June 1890 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Story
Nevada
Iowa
Story County
Owa
E. W. Girrorp
County Attorney Candidates Seek Republican Support
Two notices from D J Vounse of Nevada Iowa and P Wess Slater Iowa announce their candidacies for county attorney subject to the Republican county convention dates in Nevada Iowa June 4 1890 and June 14 1890 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
D. J. Vounse
Iowa
P. Wess
Slater
County Recorder Candidate Endorsed by Story County GOP
Subject to the decision of the Story county Republican held June 14th 1890 convention Q Moore is the candidate for County Recorder. The result depends on the party vote and convention outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Q. Moore
Notice of Probate and Evangelistic Meetings and Rail Service Ad
Notice announces Henry A. Gossard as administrator of Thos. Gossard estate in Story County Iowa with payment and claim deadlines. It also promotes Rev. Ford evangelistic meetings in Ontario with Rev. J. H. Snake. It then extolls Iowa Central Railway vestibuled through service between St. Paul Kansas City and St. Louis with Pullman palace cars and through tickets to many states and regions.
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Iowa Central Railway Company
St. Paul
Kansas City
St. Louis
Iowa Central
Great Northwest
California
Texas
Colorado
British Columbia
Nevada
Virginia
Nebraska
Louisiana
Oregon
Tennessee
Minnesota
Missouri
Dakotas
Florida
Montana
Kentucky
Washington
Georgia
A. F. Banks
J. P. Barry
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the Intelligencer
S. K. Wilson
Mal Matter
Harry Child
U. B
Conger
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Equal Rights Society of Ames
R. E. Stevens
Ricum Mono
Pleasant Grove Chapel
L. W. Klinker
Goodspeed Publishing Co
Burton A.konkle
J. A. Walters
Christ
Iuwa Agricultural College
General Assembly
Aurora
Addres Chas. D. Davidson
Chicago & North Western
Railway
S.T. Buel
Marshalltown
Glyde Turner
Osceola
Prof. Stanton
Little Daughter
Stevens
Hamilton County
Malory
Loud
H. R. Boyd
Story City
J. Rush Lincoln
A. C
Boies
Anes
Chicago
Col. Scott
Hamilton & Co's
C. E. Hunt
Tilden’s
Tait
L. M. Co
Bigelow & Smith's
Jim Dandy
Loughran’s
Heggen, Huxley, Iowa
Judge Stevens
Glyde
John Halverson
Tea Thompson
John Oxley
Mary King
J. ©. Armstrong
Flora B. Williams
Charles F. Shockley
Lillie Delong
George Cody
Maggie Coyle
Adolf Idse
Louise Gandrup
Peter C. Peterson
Maritine A. K. Larsen
Lemuel White
Emma J. Olinger
Sam Michaelson
Sarah Boyd
W. C. Freud
Blanche Rawson
John Schreiner
Louise Switzer
Wm. H. Dayton
Jennie Sellers
Smith C. Brown
Mary E. McClees
Bertha A. Jones
J. W. Dodds
Lola L. Fenn
Henry C. McWherter
Charlotte
Sacia
John QO. Thompson
Annie Johnson
College Notes
Loughran
Worral’s Grove
C B Billings
Clarence
Earl
JR Duffield
J H Irwin
Hf Irwin
Allen
Lyman J.iage
Potter Palmer
T. B. Bryan
Northwestern University
New York World
Hilton
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
Dead Beats
Hine + Speier
Perkin’s
Val Eeese
Henry Wilson JR
Henry Wilson, Jr
J.P. Cochran
Mania
Loree
Chimee & North-Western
Ergell
Henrietta
Tc. J. F.cochran
Samuel
Kooser
Ar County
Libbie E. Kooser
State of
Underwood
Parley Sheldon
M. K. Smita
Recorder
Story Sa Iowa
Thos. Gossard
Henry A. Gossarp
Bigelow & Smith’s
Ford
Brick Church
Ontario
J. H. Snake
J. F. Kintsley
Bingham’s Hardware
H.s.boor
Union National Bank
W.W. M. Greeley
R, Chamberlain
Third National New York
Valley National Bank
Des
Maxwell & Son’s
Te Intelligencer Office
Invitation & Program Goons
Smith & Son
Centennial
LODIS
Story County Abstract
Lesks
A. Lockwood
Blosburg Coal
J. M. Call
G. M. Stevens
Call & Stevens
John H. Queal & Co
John H. Queal &Co
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