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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
6
Local notes report Dave Fairchild of Clinton visiting Ames and Dr. Kelso from Colorado staying with his son. Socials, church events, school board actions, and updates on residents era include travel, illnesses, and community notices across Ames Story City and surrounding areas.
A line of cultivators is reportedly managed by Irwin Randall & Co. The wording suggests potential suitability for customers seeking agricultural equipment or services.
Advertises a general housework job with wages of 3.00 dollars. Apply to Flora Wilson on a college campus. Mentions Men’s Grain Co. plow shoe prices and CANIER Bros. & Herman.
Soft lump coal prices listed at 2.50 and 2.75 delivered, nut coal 2.25. Sadie's Oxfords in all styles and colors from 1.00 to 2.50. Advertisement by B A Lockwoop urging readers to call and visit Canier Bros. & Herman for footwear and coal needs.
Mr Price died at his home 14 miles southwest of Ontario on May 7. Born in France in 1825 he emigrated to America in youth. He married Catherine Sheelhice in Illinois in 1859. He settled with his family in Story County about 30 years ago and lived there until death. He leaves a wife three sons and four daughters. A Methodist and lifelong Christian, he was respected by all who knew him. Funeral service was at the residence Saturday morning conducted by Rev H J Everly Ames with burial in the Ontario cemetery. neighbors extend sympathy.
Weather forces postponement of today's field day exercises at the college. The state meet entries must be paired by tomorrow evening, and the evening program shifts to the opera house tonight.
The Jefferson Souvenir notes a U S infantry squad will depart Omaha in June to chart a road from Omaha to Chicago, passing Ames along the North Western line. A large crowd is expected in Ames amid local enthusiasm as the troops move through town.
A scan of local notices highlights cheap misses and ladies Rubber Circul ars clearance at Brereton & Sarra, new Perfect dinner sets, a seven room house for rent or sale via Chas Whitaker, bicycle and tennis shoes at Canter Bros & Herman, fresh fruit at Miller & Koosers, 20th century ladies’ shoes at Cantor Bros & Herman, Maple Sagar at Miller & Roosers, Irwin Randall & Co. goods, bicycle gear at Soper’s, screen doors at Thurston & Graham, grading materials via John Glidden, well drilling services by Geo Miller & Son, and machine oil from Thurston & Graham in Ames Iowa.
The Epworth League marks its twelfth anniversary with a six thirty morning service May 17 and an eight p m service. A full program includes hymns readings and toasts led by Rev H J Everly Mary Fellows Kate Rummell Edith Foster and others with music by Miss Westerman and several choirs. An evening devotional and address follow plus benediction and an invitation to all young people’s societies.
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