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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
8
Union Township news covers visits from John Thom and others, a concert at M E church, new buildings by Silliman and Edwards, and a wedding to Mrs H poet. Local elections, school closings, and county supervisor Edwin Rex’s renomination are highlighted amid community events and rural incidents.
May 16 report from Cambridge details a 17 year old girl, Jane Hilton, daughter of Tom Hilton, who was severely burned when her clothes caught fire during a bonfire cleanup with Mrs. M S King. Enveloped in a blanket by Mrs. King, she escaped briefly but collapsed from exhaustion as rescuers arrived. she did not survive the night. Fresh choice fruit at Apams Bros.
Announcement for a Republican primary across Story County precincts on Saturday June 4 1898 from 3 to 6 PM to select candidates for county and district offices and to elect delegates for county and state conventions. lists ward vote totals and delegation figures. includes names of organizers and related notices.
Proclamation by Chariton set May 6 as cleaning up day. Citizens urged to beautify premises and remove rubbish. Town wagons aided cleanup, producing a notable improvement in the town's appearance.
An assortment of product pitches and user testimonials. Carver's Chicken Cholera Cure claims to save poultry. Miller & Kooser and S. E. Parker promote remedies and hardware. Grain-O milk substitute touted as coffee alternative. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised for piles. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cited as effective after doctors failed. Mr John Lamy and Mr William McNamara endorse local cures. Adams Bros advertise coffee. notes on local retail offerings and endorsements.
An old newspaper fragment advertises seed corn for sale by Sprine and Son. It also contains an advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar medicine claiming to treat grip related lung irritation and a brief note about flour quality and other trades.
The school board met last Monday evening. Miss Blanche Greeley was elected as one of the teachers, completing the list. The board discussed hiring a music teacher and heard input from Mr Coborn of Boone. No action was taken before adjournment.
A special passenger train to Camp Mc Kinley at Des Moines will run Sunday May 22. Depart Ames at 10 40 a m and return from Des Moines at 7 00 p m. Round trip fare is 50 cents.
D J Jones of Holland Va endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a long lingering cough, crediting a bottle with relief and a second bottle with a full cure. 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by all druggists. Also promotes Up-to-hrt Waists and Early Risers pills.
On May 3 17 June 7 and 21 the North Western Line offers Home Seekers excursion tickets to many West and South points at very low rates. Tickets and full information available via Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Let parents not live for children but with them and self reliance encouraged. The text also mentions Dr. Pierce and his Favorite Prescription as a remedy and promotes a medical adviser book.
Iowa insurers reported total written coverage of 224,882,965 dollars in the past year with premiums totaling 4,806,756.76 and losses paid of 1,541,011.11. Losses as a share of premiums fell to 37 percent, down ten percent from the prior year, indicating a profitable period for fire and casualty firms.
A. D. Storms the self confessed murderer of Mrs. Rathbun and her daughter will not be tried in Burlington. His attorneys secured a change of venue to the Wapello district court with the case set for Monday September 5. Grounds cited include mob violence and public sentiment led Judge Withrow to grant the change.
Rev T E Green of Cedar Rapids and chaplain of the First regiment of national guard returns from Dubuque after Bishop Perry's funeral. The standing committee unanimously elects him to administer the diocese until a new bishop is chosen. A special convention will meet at Davenport Cathedral on Sept 6 to elect a bishop.
William Stevens Perry Episcopal bishop of the diocese of Iowa died here after paralysis struck him midweek. Born 1837 in Rhode Island he was a noted theologian and author with western Masonry ties. Interment planned for Philadelphia Monday. he was elected grand chaplain of Knights Hospitallers at his death.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces Homeseeker tickets valid on select Tuesdays May 3 and 17 June 7 and 21. One fare plus $2 round trip with fifteen day going limit and twenty one day return limit. Sold across vast territory including Midwest Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Northwest Missouri. F H Hunter Agent Des Moines ready to provide details and answer questions.
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