Ames Local News Roundup Mixed with School Notes
Ames reports include visits and travel by Dr Templeton and Geo Underwood to Des Moines, May 22 meeting, baby born to Ben Cole and wife, visits by Mrs King and child, and Dr E Kegley to Ames May 24 96. Various local actions cover school praise, a wreck near Corning, and club meetings.
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Dr. Templeton
Chicago
Geo. Underwood
Des Moines
Ben Cole
W. L. King
Cole
Ballard and Kingsbury Marry at Ames Parish Home
At the bride’s residence three miles southeast of Ames on May 14 Joseph Ballard and Alice Kingsbury married before about 100 guests. Rev Hicks officiated under a floral arch as the couple pledged life together. They plan a home near Enterprise U B church. both families note the couple’s character and talents.
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Ames
Joseph Ballard
Alice Kingsbury
Grant Township
Hicks
Ballard
Miss Kingsbury
Enterprise U. B
Kingsbury
Burglary, assaults, and arrests haunt Ames this week
A wave of property thefts and vandalism sweeps Ames with window strikes at Kistler and Selby homes. Miss Courtney fainted, Miss Selby weakened by a fractured ankle. Oleson faces grand jury after a theft spree at Erecson's. Grove Bros. and J E Davis stores report losses. Police detain then release four tramps and pursue two suspects who vanished between Pickering and Tama City.
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Ames
G. Oleson
Story City
Erecson’s
John Kloster
Oleson
Loughran
Lee
Boone
Hindman
Davis
Marshall Ricketts
Kelley
Slater
Maxwell
Pickering
Tama City
Dry Wood for Sale and Local Goods Advertisements
Several cords of fine dry stove wood offered by P. P. Brown. Local ads for refrigerators from Hurston & Graham. Loughran Machine Co. promotes riding and walking cultivators and a line of stylish buggies. Soper's features summer underwear and neckwear. Cantor Bros and Herman advertise oxfords. Monarch gasoline stoves sold by Thurston & Graham. Napoleon the Jack mule advertised by owner M. L. Mauser. tf.
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P. P. Brown
The Ideals Travel Troupe Puts On Entertainments
The Ideals a traveling troupe recently organized gave several evenings of performances at the Opera House. The acting was fair and entertaining with respectable pieces. The company received good natured attention from a group of college boys who heckled but were tolerated.
Henry County Normal announces study course and staff
County Normal releases the annual course plan. The institute runs July 18 to August 1 with instructors Supt. G. W. Phillips Prof. L. T. Wild Hon. J. F. Reed Prof. A. V. Storm Miss Cora A. Thompson and Miss Lillian L. Bridgeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Phillips
Henry County Normal
G. W. Phillips
L. T. Wild
J. F. Reed
A. V. Storm
Cora A. Thompson
Lillian L. Bridgeford
Local Bargain Roundup At Five Shops
A string of sale notices from BierLow and Smiiru Cantor Bros and Herman Soper's Thurston and Graham's Irwin Randall Co and others advertise closeout prices on misses and ladies rubber goods at half price or less. The FAIR, bicycle outfits, dinner sets, 20th century shoes and screen doors are featured with substantial discounts.
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BierLow & SmMiru
Sand Gravel and Dirt For Grading In Ames Iowa
Parties seeking sand gravel or dirt for grading or filling should contact John Glidden of Ames Iowa by call or letter.
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John Glidden
Ames
Lowa
Well Drilling Services by Geo Miller & Son in Ames
An Iowa ad offers prompt well drilling and repair services by Louis Ham with Geo Miller & Son in Ames. Contact via call or word left with the firm for prompt estimates and reasonable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Miller & Son
Ames
Iowa
Tf Louis Ham
Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Annual Meeting
The ninth annual meeting of Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association of Story county Iowa sets Tuesday June 2 1896 at 10 a m in Nevada city hall to elect three directors and handle other business with an address on livestock insurance by A Hurst followed by discussion. A J Graves president D M Hayden secretary.
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Farmers’ Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association
Story County
Iowa
City Hall
Nevada
A. Hurst
A. J.graves
D.M. Hayden
Mutual Insurance Rates Cold in Iowa. Graves Promotes Plans
A J Graves promotes policies with the Iowa Mutual Tornado and Windstorm Association and Story County Mutual citing low rates and low assessments. Rates offered include 500 dollars for 2.50, 1,000 for 3.00, and 2,000 for 4.00 with a large exposure of over 37 million dollars in risks. The message claims minimal past assessments and invites fire and lightning coverage for town residences and farm property.
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Mutual
Iowa Mutual
Story County Mutual
A J. Graves
Straw hats and bargains in hardware at local stores
Straw hats at Soper's. Hood Pills are purely vegetable and do not purge pain or gripe. All druggists. 25 For bicycle or Tennis Shoes, call Daniel Bros. & Herman. They carry a full line of goods. Rare bargains in plows and cultivators at Bingham & Co's Hardware Store.
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Hood
Daniel Bro’s. & Herman
Bingham & Co
Wanted Trade Ads for Plants and Livestock
Wanted. Fine Home Grown Sweet Potato Plants. H. P. SAYLES one mile south of College. For Trade. Well bred six year old Hambletonian filly to trade for a good cow. M. K. SMITH.
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H. P.sayles
College
M. K. Smith
Illustrated booklet on Southern California mailed free
A free illustrated booklet describing the fairest portion of Southern California is available. Write to OnsERVER, Ontario, California, for information.
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California
Onserver
Ontario
Calif
Attempt to Form a Library From Reading Circle
The Y M C L disbanded and proposed turning over property if the reading circle kept a public reading room. The offer was rejected. The circle, now enlarged by about 50 former Y M C L members, seeks fifteen guarantors of ten dollars each to fund a year of operation.
Ames High School Commencement Next Thursday Evening
The Ames High School commencement exercises will be held next Thursday evening with an interesting program. Tickets are 25 cents at Bales' drug store, reserved or not. Doors open at 8 o'clock, program starts at 7 30. Every school patron is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Haverly
Nelson Stoops
Ida Allison
Ed. Stoops
South Ames
Knoxville
Miss Fellows
Burns
Wideman
Lars Wilson
J. F. Martin
Morris Bros
Cedar Rapids
Providence
Ames High School
Bales’ Drug Store
Cultivator Mentions at Loughran’s Include Tower Sattley Avery
The record notes crop cultivation equipment at Loughran’s shop referencing the Tower Sattley and Avery cultivators. The brief item situates these brands as part of local agricultural gear offerings and inventory.
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Loughran
Half Rates to Pittsburg in May Excursion Ticket Offer
The North-western Line will sell excursion tickets to Pittsburg, Pa., on May 24 and 25 for a round trip fare, return by May 30, 1896. Tickets and full information available from Chicago & North-western agents. Also a testimonial on Chamberlain's Pain Balm from D P Davis of Goshen Va praising its rheumatism relief. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-western
Pittsburg
Chicago & North-western
Owl
D. P. Davis
Goshen
Chamberlain
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the Intelligencer
Ere
Hudson Bros
E. Kegley
H. Davis
Perry
A. S. Davis
Guy Whitaker
Marshalltown
B. Elliott
State Undertakers Association
Claude Crane
Winterset
J. E. Duncan
State Lodge
A. O.U
Henry Westermann
Tllinois
Abe Bingman
Harry
Walker
Chase Whitaker
Polk City
Women’s Missionary Society
Congregational Church
Pomeroy Wilson
J. M. Gilbert
Althoug
W. L. Thomas
Corning
Chicago & Great Western
Thomas
Will Capps
Aplin
Cupps
Indianola
Marion Cupps
Robert Patterson
Dyer
Ben Read
Canada
Douglass
Davenport
C. O. Carpenter
Baptist
Perkin
Geo. Baker
Bob. Bigelow
Meeker
Carrie Cox
la Molle
F. R Cox
R. H. McCarthy
Parley Sheldon
Dubuque
M. E
Wm. Hawley Smith
Canier
Mexico
Texas
Diaz
Mrs. B. F. White
Oskaloosa
Perry Ayers
Dr. Knowlin
J. E. Davis
Ballard-Kingsbury
Deviltry
Ada Ruth
Lrwin 1 & Co
Hurston & Graham
Loughrans
Soper’s
Loughran Machine Co
Canter Bro’s, & Herman
Thurston & Graham
Napoleon
M. L. Mauser
County Normail
Canter Bro’s. & Herman
Irwin Randall & Co
Thurston & Graham's
Spring & Son
For Trade
Genesee
Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Company
Cincinnatti
Ohio
District Court
Daniel Cramblet
J. L. Stevens
Execr
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