Republican County Convention Set for Nevada
Story County Republicans schedule a county convention in Nevada on June 8 1878 to select delegates for the State Convention in Des Moines and to appoint delegates to Congressional and Judicial conventions. Township caucuses will be held June 7 at 8 p.m. to send representatives faithful to the party.
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Republican Party
Story County
Nevada
Des Moines
Frank T. Campbell
Collins
Franklie Grant Howard
Cres la Fayette
Lincoln Milford
New Albany
Palestine Richland
Washington
Republican Central Committee
Jno. Warrs
Washington Township
Iowa
A. D
W. M. Greeley
Ames
WY. M. Greeley
L. Crane
Kelley
Stickney & Taylor's announces daily Staawnerniss and spice pickles
Notices list daily arrivals at Stickney & Taylor's with Staawnerniss and corse spice pickles, then items for sale at Stickney & Binewax & Banrort including the Gorham Riding Corn Plow. Also mentions Episcopal Mission Services at the Methodist church next Sunday and several local happenings.
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Staawnerniss
Stickney & Taylor's
Coorce
Binewax & Banrort
Gorham
Episcopal Mission
Methodist Church
Death of Harry Towner Twin Son of R C and Helen L Towner
Died of diphtheria at Trempealeau Wisconsin on the 7th inst Harry aged seven years twin son of R C and Helen L Towner Formerly lived in Franklin township Franklin county his wife a daughter of E Turner Esq of this city
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Trempealeau
Wic
Harry
R. C
Helen L. Towner
Gratitude Expressed After Death Of Mrs Starr
Dr S J Starr and family thank friends and neighbors for kindness during long illness and at the time of the death of their wife and mother. At the school board meeting on Monday night G A Garrard was chosen principal for the coming year. Garrard, a 1876 College graduate, is praised as a thorough capable educator. Other teachers will be voted on next Monday.
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S. J. Starr
G. A. Garrard
Garrard
Diabolical satisfaction as wife sews button missing
The passage describes a man reveling in telling his wife there is a missing button after he gets dressed. Her reaction is to dance around the room while listening to a lecture on carelessness, then she struggles with a snapped thread and exclaims there now.
Painful Accident During College Pranks
Four Lyons college students lifted sub freshman Clarence Harrison with a blanket in a so called elevating degree prank. He fell head first after the blanket slipped, suffering a severe concussion of the brain. He was recovering but would take days to fully mend.
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Clarence Harrison
Lyons
New Dog Law Expands City Powers Over Canines
The act grants all cities under special charters authority to regulate, restrain, license, or prevent dogs from running at large. It requires dogs to be kept on owners premises unless licensed to roam streets or other areas and permits destruction of dogs found in cities. This aligns with or supersedes existing ordinances or by laws enacted under the new authority.
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General Assembly
J C Bitch ell advertises in today's paper
Fragmented OCR notes mention an advertisement by J C Bitch ell and reference to a mock game and various names. The text also includes a Dead Letter Office notice and remarks about individuals such as Col. Hoggatt and Phelan, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
New Drug Gist Firms Unite in Old Stores
A merged firm named Thomas and McLain operates from the old Brad Thomas stand. The consolidation stabilizes prices and aims for mutual benefit for both seller and buyer as the new venture gains popularity.
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Ors
Thomas & McLain
Mutuals
Thomas
Commune politics stir local strains amid factional talk
A fragmented political column questions the commune party's appeal and warns against broad support. It notes local figures Col Hogg and Col Lowrie as potential contenders while debating conservative reactions to the movement and possible nominations.
Personal mentions and family notices from Algona
Giles Cook went to Chicago Monday afternoon and will return tomorrow. J Basset returns from Nebraska stock ranch to collect cattle for winter sale and move to grazing lands. Florence Kinney home from Rock Island Illinois. Il Bealth caused Florence Kinney to leave her teaching post. Alness of N J Granger mentioned. Mrs N H Granger received telegram Friday of husband’s dangerous brain fever illness in Algona. She left immediately by train. letter from San y notes illness severity and hopes for recovery. Friends await news of his safety.
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Giles Cook
Chicago
J. Basset
Nebraska
Florence Kinney
Hayward
Rock Island II
Iil Bealth
N. J. Granger
N.H. Granger
Algona
Kossuth County
Thither
Sany
Musical and elocutionary event for Episcopal Mission
A benefit program at the Baptist church to aid the Episcopal Mission will start May 25. The St Matthew's Church choir, Prof Fox and his college orchestra, Prof Macomber, and Rev Percival provide the entertainment with tickets at 35 cents each, or 30 cents for 2 or 3 and 25 cents for 4+. Tickets available at Bousquet's. early purchase advised as seats are limited.
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Episcopal Mission
Baptist Church
Marshall Times
St. Matthew's Church
Fox
Macomber
Percival
Bousquet’s
Thompson Pronounced Divorced After Cruelty In Town
A Thompson from Milford township faced divorce proceedings after cruelty drunkenness and inhuman treatment. The wife’s petition was granted and Thompson was released then arrested again for drunkenness and a by street robbery. he and an accomplice are jailed awaiting further action.
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Thompson
Milford Township
Hutchins
Hutch
Nevada
City Council Investigates Alleys and Sets Tax Levy
The council motioned to have the street committee examine all alleys and direct repairs where needed. The county treasurer is authorized to remit sidewalk tax on widow Tompkins lot. Taxes set at six mills general, four mills road, poll tax $2.50 or two days’ work. Bills approved include L Van Dusen 34.25 for street work Bigelow Huntington Tilden 8.00 for rent and tools C Lamb & Son 12.60 for lumber.
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Story Street
Tompkins
General Fund
L. van Dusen
Bigelow, Huntington & Tilden
C. Lamb & Son
Bere Treat In Prospect at Ames
The choir of St Mathews church has accepted an invitation to assist at an entertainment in Ames next week for the Episcopal Mission benefit. The quartet is well known in Marshalltown and promises a refined performance. Two members will also sing at a concert for the ante teat this Saturday evening.
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Ames
St. Mathew’s
Ames S
Marshalltown
Trichina Outbreak In Ogden Boone County
Near Ogden in Boone County a family fell ill with trichina. The four year old died after eating partially cooked ham and the others remained sick. Dr. Fairchild inspected pork samples showing an estimated 15,000 trichina per cubic inch. The note claims the meat is safe if cooked to 140 Fahrenheit.
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Ogden
Boone County
Fairchild
House Burns Near Ontario. Clark Family Losses Total Home
Friday afternoon the Dan ial Clark family home in Washington township two miles southwest of Ontario burned down. The fire likely started from a stove pipe on the second floor while Mr. Clark, his wife, and eldest child were working in the field. The insured policy was canceled due to a delinquent note. A relief fund and lumber for a new dwelling have been raised, with broad community sympathy for a deserving family.
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Danial Clark
Washington Township
Ontario
Clark
Local Court Docket Highlights May Term Traffic
Ames notices show Hennage vs Miller moved to Circuit Court while Markham vs Bead garnishee was argued. God son vs Story county and Green vs Story county set for trial over unpaid work on the new Court House. Dakin vs Young continued. Dakin in Marshall county penitentiary for murder. Nelson vs Nelson petition for divorce moved to Circuit Court. Black vs Erb awaits argument as Garberson administration in Story county continues without key witness Walt Evans.
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Ames
District Court
Hennage
Miller
Circuit Court
Markham
Bead
Godson
Story County
Green
Dakin
Young
Marshall County
Nelson
Black
Garberson
Walt Evans
Poultry Dealers Lose Out as Boston Market Slumps
Shockley and Fitchpatrick, once poultry buyers, shifted to provincial markets after winter price drops. A shipment to 8 M Fitz & Co of Lowell, and another to Lewis Sampson & Co ended without returns. Lewis Sampson & Co., later bankrupt with liabilities over 20 000, leaving Fitz and others unfindable as clerks close the business.
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Shockley
Busy week in Kelley iteme with new firm and school start
The section reports McCoy & Stevens opening a new firm with attractive shelves and arriving goods. Miss Lucy Manley begins teaching at the local school as Rev. Dickerson plans a lecture on the Sabbath Question next Tuesday. Hog day yields four car loads of fine hogs, and a woman narrowly misses a train at the crossing.
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Kelley
McCoy & Stevens
Lucy Manley
No. 7
Mr. Dickerson
Boone
Ali W
Mr. Reynolds
Ames
Killing Frost Devastates Story County Fruit Crops
A Saturday storm brought a hard killing frost to Story County. By Sunday fruit crops including apples cherries plums currants gooseberries grapes were all ruined except for some raspberries and part of the strawberries. Vegetation was universally damaged and young corn was cut down to the ground.
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Story County
Severe Freeseat Devastates County Crops
The record notes widespread damage from a freeseat with fields replanting needed. Garden crops except peas radishes and lettuce were killed outright. The extent is hard to estimate but clearly very great.
Death of Mrs. Dr. Starr in Ames May 11 1878
Notice of the death of Mrs Anna Starr wife of Dr J Starr aged sth year at her Ames residence after long illness and loss of two children. She faced death with Christian faith and left survivors husband and children. Remains were taken to Lisbon Linn County for burial after brief services led by Rev Brady.
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DR. Starr
Anna Starr
J. Starr
Ames
Brady
Lisbon
Linn County
Wanderer of old days seems a myth in Gilbert notes
Local letter from Story county observers notes the community life in Gilbert with mentions of Gilbert Station depot, the Gilbert family, a weekly hog drive, and school starting under Miss Allie Crambler. It reports baptisms at Hannum's mill, grain hopes for fall, and concerns over batter prices and fruit losses.
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Gilbert
Gilbert Station
Story County
Laws
H. Gilbert
Gilbert Bros
E. Gilbert
Allie Crambler
Hannum's Mill
Union School House
Sheidanl Items Spur Talks of Growth and Gossip
May 11 1878 last snow storm noted. Builders raise frame for D B Davidson home and a new business house on County Avenue. Cabinet maker Mr Johnson to move in this week. Rumors of a marriage linked to Aleck and an unnamed bride are withheld. Dr Hopkins relocates near his office. A social dance at the Hall delights Cambridge guests. Des Moines man James Hunter visits seeking to settle here and corn buyer. Temperance meeting features Advent preacher.
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D. B. Davidson
Andrew Michalson
Tom Walker
County Avenue
Mr. Johnson
Sheldahl
Alex Peterson
Fair Lady
Aleck
Z. J. Moore
Des Moines
Dr. Hopkins
Geo. Strong
Cambridge
James Hunter
Temperance Club
Local advertisements for farm implements and goods
New spring goods advertised by Mrs Hamilton. Trade a sewing machine for a milch cow. S. H. Shelly & Co offer corn planters and plows. Boone binder advertised. Crosley Surkey plow highlighted. Horton Nevada boots and shoes shop promotes cheap goods. Thrashing machines by Vibrator and Walter A Wood ads. Bake Reaper and Mower listed. Community notices from Story County merchants.
Buckeye Table Rake and Mower Promoted for 1878 Harvest
Money To Loan. Tuxner & Eopy Ames Iowa advertise reduced interest on long time loans. J C Moremert Nevada Iowa offers Buckeye Combined Table Rake and Mower for 1878 harvest, praised as best machine. H Shelly & Co invite inquiries on cheap strong fences.
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Tuxner & Eopy Ixtelticencenn
Ames
Iowa
J.C. Moremert
Nevada
Millinery Goods From Mrs Hamilton At Low Prices
Mrs Hamilton announces fresh millinery arrivals each week and invites shoppers to inspect her selection. She claims competitive pricing and quality, urging customers to compare before buying.
Farm for Sale or Trade in Ames or Nevada
An improved farm is offered for sale or trade for city property in Ames or Nevada. The seller requests possible exchange and notes Nevada as a hint.
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Ttorneys
Neiarys
Ames
Iowa
Ofice
Nevada
Hint
Central Iowa’s Largest Stock at J C Mitchell’s Warehouse
The notice advertises the largest stock of implements in Central Iowa at J C Mitchell’s Warehouse Nevada. It urges buyers to inspect the assortment there before shopping elsewhere.
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Iowa
J.C. Mitchell
Nevada
Demand for Harvest Machines From J C Mitchell
Notice warns parties seeking harvesting machines sold by J C Mitchell to secure one by written contract before harvest. Demand already seen as likely to exceed supply.
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J. C. Mitchell
Cheap styles and millinery at low prices sweep the market
The Misses Sweneys offer a large stock of millinery and fancy goods in the latest styles at the lowest prices. Shoppers are invited to inspect and decide on quality and value. S. H. Shelly & Co. market themselves as farmer friendly and promise wrought iron machinery for future use.
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S. H. Shelly & Co
Sweneys
If You Do You Must Chaney's Bakery Notice
A chain of whispered denials and claims traced through many individuals ends with a public instruction that anyone reading this notice must buy bread and bakery items at Chaney's Bakery. The text lists names such as M Kenzie Jessie Lyons Jule Smith Maggie Mitchell Lydia Thompson and others in a dialogic rumor chain.
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C. C. Rice
A. D. Skillman
M. Kenzie
Jessie Lyons
Jule Smith
8. B. Chase
Billy Woods
A. J. Hanchett
Maggie Mitchell
Lydia Thompson
W. F. Storey
L. C. Oulmann
Evarts
Henry Ward Beecher
Chaney's
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Geo. W. Dyer
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Dyer & Fitchpatrick
United States
Opera Block
A. E. Lucas
Fitchpatrick & Lucas
Xaminers
Story County Abstract Books
Story Co
F. D. Thompson
McCall
T.C. McCall
D. S. Fairchild
Booth
Bradley & Templeton
West
U.S
G. A. Meredith
Tilden & McLain’s Drug Store
Andruss
Bradley’s
Bank
Lewis Schooler
J. N. Scott's
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S. S. Peterman
Clark’s
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Tax State Democratic
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J. H. Micuga
Sheldahl Mills
D. A. Bigelow
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Asexchinge
Humboldt County
Humboldt
Pieaded Gailty
Young Bailey
Cole Commercial
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J. C. Bitchell
E. W. Shaw
Thomas A. Lucas
P. M
James
Organizater
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Reicher
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Col. Hogg
Council Proceedings
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Sheidanl
S. H Shelly & Co
Stickney & Taylors
J. C. Mitchell’s
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W. G. Watenr
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Sterling
Horton
J. C. Merenant
John Shelly
Parker
Purease
Crosley
Hi. Shelly & Co
Horton’s
Tue
Nicholas and Shepard
Walter A. Wood
8. H. Shelly & Co
Estey
Story & Camp
State St
Ilinois
Thomas & Mglas
U. S
Blaine
Bill
Thomas & Main
Milford Brads
O. J. Bousquet & Co. Druggists
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Onondaga
Holbrook & Ludlow’s
Chas. B. Orser
Cork
Charles B.orser
M. EB. Charch
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Chanels Bradley
LASGO
Queens
W. G. Wright
Atoves
B.umber
Lamb & Sons
C. D. Norman
Luvuber
Main
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