Married Roscoe Nelson and Millie Knight in May at Mackey Grove
Roscoe Nelson and Miss Millie Knight wed May 8 at the bride’s parents’ home near Gilbert Station in the presence of about eighty. The event included a long reception with a festive table, and the couple will reside at Gilbert Station. The notice also reports a box social, local business openings, and upcoming civic events in Kelley and Maxwell, with plans for a Bank of Kelley due mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackey Grove
Roscoe Nelson
Millie Knight
Henry Knight
A. L. Dunton
Nelson
Gilbert Station
Kelley
French
Flickinger
Maxwell
Foster
W. P. Starr
Nevada
A. R. Thompson
Bank of Kelley
Tax recoveries rise as back taxes reach high total
Tax investigators report over $6,000 in back taxes paid into the county treasury with an estimate the final sum may reach about $15,000. One wealthy contributor paid $1,400 in a single day last week, according to the Nevada Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Nevada Journal
W. O. T. U. Meeting and May Concert Plans
The newly organized W. O. T. U. will meet at 3 p.m. Friday May 17 in the Christian church. Mrs. Mary B. Elwett presides and L. B. Hitz is secretary. A musical evening features Dean Frederick Howard of Drake Conservatory and a sixty-voice chorus from Des Moines Central church. A May Ames concert is planned for early June with the cantata Pair Eller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Elwett
Mars. L. B. Hitz
Sec’y
Elien
Christian Church
Dean Frederick Howard
Drake Conservatory of Music
Central Church
Des Moines
Ames
Eller
Strayed or Stolen Mare Report at Dr Proctor’s
A black mare with a stable blanket and red halter is missing or has been taken Tuesday night. Please leave information with Dr. Proctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Proctor’s
Prohibition Rally At Court House This Week
Prohibition meeting at the courthouse Friday evening May 17 at 8 p m features Rev A Douglass of Des Moines and other speakers to discuss political issues. On Saturday May 18 at 1 30 p m prohibitionists of all races and conditions are urged to attend to elect seven delegates for the Des Moines state convention May 21 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Henry
Fair Store
Court House
A. Douglass
Des Mines
Des Moines
Remedy Ad Claims High Cure Rate for Piles
An advertisement from L. M. Bosworth promotes Rector as a remedy with a claimed 98 percent permanent cure rate for piles. It offers free samples and a free trial if it fails, stating the remedy is free if it does not cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rector
L. M. Bosworth
Obituary of Edward Whalen of Ames Iowa
Edward Whalen born December 18 1830 in Chatema Canada moved to Wisconsin at seven and later to Ames. He married Mariah Simmons in 1860 at Shellsburg Wisconsin and had six children two daughters surviving. He died May 8 1901 after two months bedridden and was laid to rest in Ames with services conducted by Rev J R McIntire at the Christian church. Des Moines relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Whalen
Chatema Canada
Wisconsin
Mariah Simmons
Shellsburg
Ames
Mr. Whalen
Frank Shockly
Des Moines
Whalen
Christian Church
J. R. McIntire
Danforth
Miss Whalen
Memorial Day at Ames Observed by Ellsworth Post
In accordance with general orders from Department Headquarters Ellsworth Post will observe Memorial Day in Ames on May 30 Comrades meet at G A Halls at 1 p.m All ex soldiers and sailors are invited to join the march to the cemetery.
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Main Street
G. A. R. Hall
L. C O. Tilden
Relief Corps
Congregational Church
J. B. Elliott
Charles Seccombe
Post Hall
Christian Church
A. S. Supple
P. O'Brien
Department
Ellsworth Post
Ames
G. A
Sai
Haif Rates to Lincoln Nebraska Excursion Fare
North Western Line offers one fare for round trip over 150 miles with May 28 to 27 inclusive. Final return permitted until June 30 due to German Baptist Meeting. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Chicago & North-Western R’y
Notice of Settlement Demands Immediate Contact
Notice states parties indebted by book account or other means must call immediately to arrange settlement. Issued by Titpen & LOUGHRAN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titpen & Loughran
Excursion fares for Ames to Des Moines field meet travel
The notice announces a round trip price of 1.50 from Ames to Des Moines via the h Western Line with return allowed through May 25 for the Annual Field Meet. Tickets sold May 23 and 24. Special low rates for groups of 100 or more, with a one fare of 1.11 for 100 or more. Apply at Chicago & North-Western Railway agents.
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Ames
Des Moines
Iowa
h-Western
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Laws
North-Western
Rock for Sale at the McClure Quarry and Delivered Rock
Advertisements show rock for sale at 80 cents per perch at the quarry and $1.80 per perch delivered in Ames. Also mentions Snowflake flour claims and Chamberlain's remedy with testimonials from Hartford and a druggist. multiple vendor names appear including T. J. Mitten and Son and G. K. Cameron Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Ames
G. K. Cameron, Jr
Beware of a Cough Warns of First Indication Disease
Cough signals potential serious illness like consumption and bronchitis and should be treated early. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is presented as effective with a money back offer if not beneficial. Also advertised Mystic flour and an Ames to St Paul excursion ticket offer for a United States Military Surgeons meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Cowdrey
Low Rates to Buffalo From Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway announces very low rail rates to Buffalo New York from May 15 to September 30 1901. Contact any agent or Geo G Batty Marshalltown IA for full details and Pan American literature. Miss Florence Newman of Gray New York credits Chamberlains Pain Balm for relief from muscular rheumatism and endorses it for others. The liniment is sold by all druggists.
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Iowa Central Railway
Buffalo
N. Y
Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Florence Newman
Chamberlain
Newman
Gray
Local Advertising Fragments From Early Trade Pages
A collage of vendor pitches and remedies including 50c tea from OC Letts, flour guarantees by O F Letts, Foley Kidney Cure from Tilden and Loughran, 15c canned fruit deal, Banner Salve testimonial from H R Richards of Willseyville, and DeWitt’s Little Liver Pills by Loughran and Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H R. Richards
Willseyville
N. Y
Loughran & Bauer
DeWitt
Banner Salve Originator Claims Superior Skin Cure
The greatest skin specialist in America originated the Banner Salve formula for all skin diseases cuts sores and piles. The advertisement warns to beware of substitutes and promotes its healing effects.
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America
Loughran & Bauer
Randall horse Barderah to be shown at Morris barn
The Randall trotting stallion Barderah owned by Billy Fry will be found at Morris' east end barn. The race record listed includes 2 2434 under the horse's credentials. D. Cupps is noted as manager for the horse's affairs.
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Barderah
Billy Fry
Randall
Morris
East End Barn
D. Cupps
Le Pile Cure Offered With Guarantee and Free Samples
A seller named L. M. Bosworth advertises a pile remedy with a pipe free in each package. The offer promises 50 cents and a positive guarantee with a no cure, no pay policy. Samples are free.
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Rector
Great Pile
Arly
M. Bosworth
L. M. Bosworth
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H. Morath
Miller Printing Co
Woodman Lodge
Opera House
Pitsor
Prohibition Rally
Lincoln
Nebraska
Bradfield
The
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
T. J. Minter & Son
Tuus. Thompson
T. J. Mitten & Son
A. W. Sawtelle
Hartford
Conn
Colorado
T. J. Mitter & Son
Mystic
T. J. Muriter & Son
St. Paul
Minn
Western Line
United States
Yours
Acat Weather
Shaw Acats
Monarch
Thompson’s Glove
Fittiig
AA Militan
Worcester
Marina
Inderella
Duchess
R. H. Empire
F. P
Thompson
Royal Worcester
Wandermast
OC. F. Letts
O. F. Letts
Foleys
Tilden & Loughran
DeWitt’s
Longman & Bauer
L. C. Keedick
Story County Bank
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