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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
18
May 26 1898 edition notes Muslin Underwear at Tildens and Swank White poultry wire. residents move to new properties and attend lectures. Reports cover local moves, committees, road race plans for Ames cyclists, notable visits, a major fire at T C Miller property, and civic matters including elections and school activities.
Daniel Embree announces purchase of the J H Queal & Co lumber yard and offers best grades of lumber and building materials including lime hair cement and plaster at low retail prices. Call for all needs. 21 Fresh choice fruit at Apams Bros.
Miller and Kooser advertise a full stock of groceries and household goods, promising quality produce, meats, bakery, and everyday essentials in a traditional shop setting. Located in a bustling neighborhood, the store emphasizes reliable service and fresh selections for local customers.
Burt Alberts died Tuesday morning after pulmonary trouble and a lung hemorrhage at work. Born September 13, 1861 in Chicago, he moved to this city in 1877 and married Rachel Tagg in 1890. Funeral held from his home with Rev. Wynn. Modern Woodmen attended. He leaves a wife, mother, brother, and other relatives.
An items page notes Ladies' black and tan Oxfords for $1 with warranty against ripping, plus Up-to-date shirt waists and Blue Flame Sunshine Oil stoves for safety and efficiency. Local crime mentions include Pinkerton agents at the Ogden post office and Arie safe case, with Boone thieves active and calls for censorship of sensational journals.
I A C and Glidden played on Ames grounds last Monday in a 5 to 1 defeat. Kyle, O Key, and Keech produced hits as Ames built a 2 0 lead by the fourth. Routzong and Hooker added runs in the later innings while Glidden scored once in the eighth. Time was 1 hour 45 minutes with Brownlie umpiring.
Ellsworth Post No. 30 G A R calls all members to meet at Post Hall on Monday May 30 1898 at 1 pm. Ex soldiers and sailors invited to join in exercises, process to cemetery for decorations and ritual, then to M E church for Memorial Day program including prayers music address and benediction. Sunday service also requested at 10:30 am. Post command and adjutant sign.
Voters in Ames will cast Republican primary ballots on Saturday June 4 1998 from 3 to 7 p m in the 1st Ward at the motor depot 2nd Ward at city hall and 3rd Ward at Willis Rich s carpenter shop Delegates to the county convention and committeemen are to be chosen S G Hamilton 1st Ward C G M Soper 2nd Ward F N Fowler 3rd Ward A A Bennett 4th Ward Agricultural Building polls run 8 to 6 p m for the 4th Ward
L. F. Farley, a Liberty Hill merchant, endorses Chamberlain Pain Balm for back pain and rheumatism. The ad claims relief for lame backs neuralgia swellings sprains burns and bruises. Sold by druggists as a targeted liniment for these conditions.
Laura Whalen and H H Henderson wed at eight in the evening with about a dozen relatives present. Rev D L Thomas officiated. decorations featured lilies of the valley. After a wedding supper the couple left for Waterloo, then plan to settle in Indianola Iowa. guests included Hendersons from Ottumwa and Civagy.
Mrs Blanche Soper King died after a two week illness in Chicago. Born 1870 in Milford Township she grew up in Ames before her parents moved to Chicago in 1889. She married William King in 1895. his trip to Klondike preceded the news of her passing.
An old classified item advertises a tan ladies cloth top offered by TILpEN Bros. & Co. at a sale price of 2.50 after stating a 3.00 value. The brief notice presents a bargain focus and seller identity.
The Republican electors of Washing ton precinct will vote at the usual Ames polling place from 3 to 6 p m on Saturday June 4 1898. At 4 p m a caucus at the same site will select 4 delegates to the county convention a committeeman for the ensuing year and other business. H Curistman Com.
An advertisement touts Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance with over 50 million in risk, six assessments in 14 years, and rates for policies. It also endorses One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitts Little Lary Risers, claiming health benefits and continuous operation for the human body, mentioning Judisch Bros. and A J Graves as agents.
A 12 year old girl Mamie Lee was kicked in the forehead by a horse in the yard of Henry Corkins yesterday at noon. The skull was fractured and the injury was once deemed fatal but is now believed to have a fair prospect for recovery.
This ad promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute. It claims Grain-O tastes like premium coffee when prepared properly, aids digestion and strengthens nerves, is not a stimulant, and costs about one fourth the price of coffee at 15 and 25 cents.
The eleventh annual meeting of the Farmer's Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association of Story county Iowa will be held Tuesday June 7 at 10:00 a m at City Hall Nevada for the election of three directors and other business. D M Hayden Secretary A J Graves president
Excursion tickets offered by the Chicago and North-Western Railway at a low fare to Omaha for the Travelers' Protective Association annual convention May 31 to June 3. Tickets available for ten days from sale date through agents of the Chicago and North-Western Railway.
A sale offers a table of good shoes at half price and a clothing table at 50 cents on the dollar. Tripen Bros. & Co. promote the event with these deep discounts.
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