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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
3
Local notices report visits and events in Union Township. People attend church, weddings, and anniversaries. businesses and buildings progress are noted. a severe accident in Cambrioge is reported with a seventeen year old burned, not expected to survive.
To the Republican Electors of Story County there will be a republican primary election held at usual voting places on Saturday June 4 from three to six p m for candidates for Seventh District District Court Eleventh Auditor Attorney of Board of Supervisors and other offices The Republican county convention will meet in Nevada Saturday June 11 for canvassing votes and to plan representation for the state convention in September 1888 Also lists ward totals and county figures with names Frank H Greenawalt E R Sama chairs and secretar y Farmers get your plows sharpened by the outfit waiting up
M. E. Wells, class of 83, now practicing law in Deadwood, enlisted in Gregs by's Rough Riders within the Dakota regiment. He showed early military interest in school and seized the chance to apply his theories in service.
The piece argues to keep great names sacred and reflects on Admiral Dewey as part of national heritage. It praises the Ames public schools closing their year, lauds the Pay Train Company’s May 26 return, and endorses Rex for county supervisor noting his record of road improvements and fiscal stewardship. It predicts a unanimous nomination and election for Rex.
The mayor set May 6 as cleaning up day. all citizens urged to beautify premises and remove rubbish. Town wagons were provided to haul off accumulated debris, and the effort yielded a notable improvement in the town's appearance.
Seed corn for sale by Sprine and Son presented with health testimonial notes about grip and lung remedies. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended to heal lungs and stop coughing incidental to the disease. D. D Sp Eye Flour claimed as the best in the market.
A barn on Orr Dunkelbarger’s farm burned last Monday, destroying hay, corn, oats, a wagon, calves, and pork with losses over a thousand dollars. James Harrison reported heavy farm losses. a brutal family incident followed as Mike Moroney kicked his mother and damaged relations, with tar and feathers discussed as a possible punishment.
The event drew an orderly crowd as speakers Hon. Ole O Roe E L Erickson and O B Peterson honored Norwegian history. The college defeated Story City 17 to 10 in a local ball game. Billy Myers expanded the resort with new attractions, improved lake cleanliness and facilities for visitors.
The board met last Monday and elected Miss Blanche Greeley as a teacher completing the list. Bills were approved and a debate on hiring a music teacher occurred with Mr Coborn of Boone providing testimony. The board adjourned without action.
A Sunday trip to Camp McKinley at Des Moines is offered with a special train from Ames leaving 10 40 a m and returning Des Moines at 7 00 p m The round trip fare is 50 cents Also testimonials praise Chamberlain s Cough Remedy and the 25 and 50 cent bottle offers are noted Judisch Bros advertise late to bed early to rise pills and shirt waists
The North Western Line offers Home Seekers excursion tickets on May 8 17 June 7 and 21 at low rates to many West and South points with favorable time limits. Tickets and full information available from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
City assessor work reveals nearly 8 million dollars of property not previously taxed due to a stricter assessment law. The finding suggests about 12 million dollars of real estate had escaped taxation before, outlining a substantial shift in the city’s tax base.
The fire and casualty insurers in Iowa wrote 224,832,965 in total policies and received 4,306,756.76 in premiums while paying 1,564,801.31 in losses. The loss ratio was 37 percent, down 10 points from the prior year, signaling profitability.
A. D. Storms the self confessed murderer of Mrs. Rathbun and her daughter will be tried in the Wapello district court. The case is set for Monday September 5 next. Judge Withrow granted the change citing mob violence and public feeling as grounds.
Rev T E Green of Cedar Rapids, chaplain to the first regiment, returns from Dubuque after Bishop Perry's funeral. The standing committee elects him to administer the diocese until a new bishop is chosen. A special convention at Davenport Cathedral on Sept 6 will elect the bishop.
Dusugue Ia May 34 William Stevens Perry Episcopal bishop of the diocese of Iowa died here today after paralysis. Born in violence R L in 1832 he was a renowned theologian author and scholar. Interment planned in Philadelphia Monday and hours before death he was elected grand chaplain of Knights Hospitallers St John of Jerusalem as its only American member.
Absolute safety without extra cost can be had by using the Blue Flame Sunshine Oil stove. Does not explode, is free from odor and produces a greater heat in less time than any gasoline stove manufactured. Sold by Swank & White.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces May 3 17 and June 7 21 on the Maple Leaf Route a low fare of one dollar plus two dollars round trip. Tickets are valid fifteen days for the going trip with liberal stopovers and a final return limit of twenty one days from sale. Sales cover most regions including South Atlantic Gulf Mississippi Valley Southwest Colorado Great Northwest Minnesota Wisconsin Northern Michigan and Northwest Iowa Southern Minnesota and Northwest Missouri. F H Hunter Des Moines agent will furnish rates and details.
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