Mischief at Elwell Chapel and Local News Notes
A miscreant turned cattle into the Elwell chapel causing overturned seats and damage. T. B. Smeltzer began duties as Maxwell postmaster with Mrs. C. Laughery as assistant. Mary A. Thomas was ruled insane and sent to Mount Pleasant for treatment. L. M. Dayton sold his meat market to Tarman of Bloomington. The Hutchins Windsor House remains vacant. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Shugart. J. W. Kinsell entered lumber and coal business at Colo. Ephraim Sparrow, a longtime Sherman township resident, died at Mt. Pleasant hospital. Jens C. Haugsted shipped 52 head of 10-month-old piglets to Chicago weighing about 15,100 pounds total. average 800 pounds each, top market price. The herd came from D. L. Lang’s Poland China mares. Mrs. W. W. Child visited Nevada and attended a woman suffrage lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Thomas
Mount Pleasant
L. M. Dayton
Mr. Tarman
Bloomington
III
Nevada
J. W. Kinsell
Colo
Ephraim Sparrow
Sherman Township
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Jens C. Haugsted
Chicago
D. L. Lang
Mr. H
Iowa
Council appoints new mayor and officials in Monday vote
Hearing Enterprise notes changes in publication day to Thursday and deadlines by Wednesday. J. S. Smith named mayor replacing F. Wohlheter, E. B. Hoyt elected councilman in place of Wm. Sapp, and Dr. Brown approved health officer. B. J. Hinecker touts county's smallest calf at nineteen inches tall, twenty eight inches long, thirty one pounds, inviting challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearing Enterprise
J. S. Smith
F. Wohlheter
E. 8. Hoyt
Concilman
Wm. Sapp
Brown
B. J. Hinecker
Bud
Cambridge Garland reports estate corn yield and town notes
The Henon estate yielded 9400 bushels of corn shelled and shipped last week. Cambridge Sale Association planned to buy two lots west of the brick store for a future stock yard. Town residents hunted wolves and reported sighting two. Meat market under Briley and Pace advances with a new refrigerator. Frank Thompson Sr. is champion fisherman after a 15 pound Skunk River catch. Fishing is expected to be excellent this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Cambridge Sale Association
Briley & Pace
Frank Thompson
Skunk
Frank
Story City Visitors and Local Developments
H R Boyd and M Henderson traveled to Nevada on Tuesday returning the next day. Jew ell College association filed articles of incorporation with 20000 dollars cash capital. A very wet Sunday left streets sodden and sidewalks flooded. A man visited town seeking to establish a public library with unknown success. Implement dealers began receiving binding twine supplies. A youth who found a May basket with whiskey can expect continued reckless behavior. While awaiting eastbound service at Ames, a joint attempt with R E Madsen failed to open Times and Intelligencer offices. Ames printers quit work at five on Saturdays. A lively Saturday gathering at M A Tende land’s home with neighbors Kate and Margaret Boyd, Geo., and others ended after a long night with games and a late lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jewell College Association
Ames
R. E. Madsen
Times
Intelligencer
Newspaper Offer: Paper and Leader for One Dollar Sixty Five
A dealer advertises a combo subscription comprising the paper and the Des Moines Weekly Leader for the price of 1.65 dollars annually. This value offer highlights the periodical bundle and its cost savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Weekly Leader
European peasant as prospective citizen in 19th century context
The May Atlantic discusses European peasantry as future U S citizens, noting differences between southern and northern European peasants, immigration risks including cholera and Polish Jew expulsions, and how rapid citizenship pathways can affect politics. It also covers London and Chicago news, the Duke of York engagement, and Exposition coverage with hotel price scrutiny and Sunday closing battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
N.S. Shaler
Shaler
Europe
United States
Lowa
Russia
South America
England
Duke of York
Prince of Wales
May
Alfred Austin
Waiting for the Worlds Fair Advice from Elder Proper
In a letter Elder Proper urges patience before visiting the Worlds Fair. He notes exhibits some still unfinished and restaurant charges high, yet encourages travel now if possible, promising more seen than ever before and advising a lunch basket for value. If weather and lodging cooperate, visitors will get worthwhile value for their money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Proper
Plan for G. A. R. union service abandoned in Ames
The 12 year old G A R union service plan is dropped due to overcrowded halls. The Post W R C and Sons of Veterans will attend services at the U B church on May 28 1893 invited by Rev Byron Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Post
W. R. C. and
Sons of Veterans
U. B
Byron Clark
Frank Foster Brings Van Harp Colt From Kentucky
Frank Foster returns from Illinois with a royal Van Harp colt from Van Fossen’s Kentucky bred trotters, seen as a promising young horse. Distemper affects many horses and colts on local roads require highway supervision. A cordial invite extends to attend Elder J. K. Hester’s May 21 1893 sermon at the Keltner school house at 3 o clock a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Foster
Illinois
van Fossen
Kelley
Felix
Lizzie Lawson
Margaret Young
Evergreen Church
P.cempleton
J. K. Hester
Keltner
Death of C. W. Graham Noted College Student Remembered
The community records the death of C. W. Graham, a bright amiable college student. He died Saturday morning, with services held in the college chapel and military honors at his funeral home in Toledo Tama County. The Sophomore class and the college community honor his memory with floral tributes and a full attendance at the service. The note also covers campus events, services, and upcoming athletic schedules including a postponed field day and games with Grinnell and Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Graham
College
Valley of Eden
Voledo
Tama County
Y.M.C.A
Hardin
McClure
Mott
Assemble of state editors at LeMars May 25 and 26
The editors of the state are invited to meet in LeMars on Thursday and Friday May 25 and 26 for a feast of reason and flow of soul with Hon. D N Richardson and Ignatius Donnelly as speakers. A polo game and banquet are planned by the LeMars club. Also noted is a burglary at Gilbert Miller's shop with the screw plate stolen, valued at about 25 dollars, and police notified in Des Moines Marshalltown Boone and Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemars
D. N. Richardson
Davenport
Iowa
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota
Gilbert & Miller’s
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Boone
Nevada
Northwestern Line Excursion Rates to Chicago Exposition
The Chicago and North-Western Railway promotes reduced excursion rates to Chicago for the world’s great exposition. Tickets on sale through October 31, 1893, with return validity to November 15, 1898. Available via the Northwestern Line with through car service and dining cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
North-Western Line
Chicago
North- Western Line
Tornado Insurance Boosts Iowa Mutual Growth and Coverage
The Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association reports rapid growth with 570 policies written in March and 800 in April, nearing 1.5 million dollars in risk. It carries 20 million dollars in risks, with losses paid totaling over 10,000 in 1892 and nearly 1,000 so far this year, while urging readers to insure at low mutual costs. Directors and contact details for Story County Mutual and Des Moines offices are listed. The Tornado Association also solicits risks on town property at two thirds value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
Good Mutual Insurance Association
Story County Mutual
K. Furnas
J. M. Wells
Nevada
W. Hi. Golly
Zearing
Hogs and Cattle Prices Note Mixed Market Terms
Fragmentary market notes show per bushel pricing for hogs and cattle with creamery butter and sheep figures, but many values are garbled. The legible items mention heavy steers and cows with crude price indicators, reflecting a rough, incomplete pricing snapshot.
Prohibition Party Convention in Ames Iowa May 18 1893
The Prohibition party of Story county Iowa will meet in Ames town hall on Saturday May 18 1893 at 2 pm to select delegates to the state convention May 31 1893 in Des Moines nominate county officers for the next general election elect a new county central committee and conduct other business. Dr J D Bunce pres and D M Hayden secretary. Rand McNally desires a local manager to handle sales of Universal Atlas and invites inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gist
Presbyterian Church
Osage
Iowa
Prohibition Party
Story County
Ames
Les Moines
Lowa
J. D. Bunce
D. M. Hayden
Rand, McNally & CO
Chicago
PLERG the Coal Black Percheron Stallion Advertised for Spring Breeding
PLERG, a coal black Percheron between 1700 and 1800 pounds, registered in Europe and America, showcases premiums at county fairs for two years. He will stand at my Pereh farm south of Ames Mondays and Tuesdays and Maxwell's barn Saturdays. Insure colt to stand and suck $11. insure mare $10. Day Hambletonian gelding Blue Bottle available at $36 Mondays and Tuesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Old Pereh
Ames
Maxwell's
Davis House
Hlarlan
Velasco Texas Promotes Health Markets and Climate
Velasco invites readers to relocate for health sea air and comfort with deep harbor ships and strong fruit trade. It touts mild winters and hot soil as investment draws, and advertises subscription deals for The Advance The Intelligencer and partner papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velasco
Texas
California
Commercial Club
Literary Notes From Around The World
Carmen Sylva writes Snow about rural life in Roumania. The Fire Worshipers Rock embodies Lalla Rookh imagination by Frank G Green. Stevenson lately lost the end of his new novel in the mail and it was burned en route but he remains unruffled. Bartlett took a death mask of Bishop Brooks and a cast of the bishop s hand. Norman Gale a shy 30 year old author from Rugby lives mostly in the countryside. Daudet is shortsighted and boasts his hearing is sharp. Verestigain’s war paintings draw heavy criticism in Russia though he remains in high favor with high society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Lalla Rookh
Frank G. Green
Robert Louis Stevenson
T. H. Bartlett
Boston
Bishop Brooks
Bartlett
Norman Gale
Rugby
London
M. Alphonse Daudet
The Newest Silver Novelties and Utensil Designs
The Jewelers Circular describes a new claret jug with vine leaf band in natural size, loving cups with broken raised edges and garlands, perforated silver racks and mugs, an orchid inspired candlestick, a hammered paper knife in Etruscan style, bright silver soup dishes on perforated platters, and Italian perforated buckle designs plus solid styles with floral reliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchid
Portraits from Independence Hall travel to World’s Fair
Four old portraits from Independence hall will be shown at the World’s Fair. By invitation of the officers of the Columbian exposition, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs will hold a council in Chicago next July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Hall
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union National Bank
W.M. Greetey
E. R. Chamberlain
Cashier
Atlas National Bank
Third National Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
Story County Bank
Parley Sheldon
B. J. Shelden
J. A. Fitchpatrick
oSistastsaaz + Smith & Son
Read’s Market
AIID
Sale Stable
Allen & Morris
Kenneth Whitaker
Main
Ames, Iowa
National Building and Savings Association of
Boone Iowa
L. Moore
W.H. Crooks
the Intelligencer
Maxwell Tribune
Elwell
T. B. Smeltzer
Maxwell
C. Laughery
the Watchman
Hutchins, Commercial
Windsor House
Peter Shugart
W. W. Child
Story City Herald
H. R. Boyd
M. Henderson
M. A. Tendeland
Geo
Kate
Margaret Boyd
Robert Lincoln
Bayard
Chicago Sunday Tribune
Tribune
College Notes
Lulburts
Thompson
Grinnell
Cornell
Iowa City
Burgess Henry Clark
Jno Hannigan
Johnson
Lake
Calvin B
McDonald Tom Mullen
LE Shafter
Isaac Sorenson
Stall
Willard Todd
VanDelinder
Herbert E
Lena Wayrand
Tornado Insurance
Ames Markets
Pers
Chase & Sanborns
Coffe Ac
OFFEE
Java
Chase & Sanborn
Hamilton & Co
Ust
Westerman & Arnold
Plerg
Star of the South
Orange Judd Farmer
Tuer
New York Weekly Tribune
Des Moines Weekly Register
Carmen Sylva
Roumania
Verestchagin
C.M
the Literary Northwest
D.D. Merrill Coo
Merrill Building
Fifth and St. Peter Sts
St. Paul
Blair
Des Moines, Iowa
Sixth Ave
P. O
Telephone
Lodge and Society
J. B. Elliott
Ames Lowa
L. L. May & Co
ST Paul, Minn
Salisuan
Central Station
Comricago
12Th Street
Park Row
Leke St
Ilinois Central Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Illinois Central
Ohio River
Yazoo
Mississippi
Valley Point
Tennessee
Louisiana
Manchester
J. F. Merry
Kidney Cure
L. M. Bosworth
Cracer
Smith-Dunkley Co
Kalamazoo, Mich
M. E. McMichael
Dray and Express
Hemstreet & McLain
Real Estate
Northwestern
Fence Company
Harriry
Iowa State University
Crown & Bridge Works
Goble’s
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