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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1886
Page
3
The public school plans two more weeks of work before summer vacation. Several teachers may change for fall terms. Mrs. M. K. Smith, a faithful experienced teacher and strong disciplinarian, will resign at term end. Other changes are not yet decided.
The Minneapolis Messenger reflects on the Grand Army of the Republic noting it receives no new recruits while other armies gain young members. Seventeen thousand veterans died last year, with an increasing annual list, urging fraternity and loyalty as the old guard fades. The Mother Kid Glove touts comfort and ease of wear, sold by Miss D. E. Dix. East Des Moines high school, with Prof. Plummer, returned from Nevada and Ames after a hospitable tour including gymnastic drills recitations and music, visiting the Sa. Agricultural College and other sights.
The soldiers' monument at Eldora will not be completed until about mid July when all the old soldiers in the country plan to meet there and dedicate it.
A short promotional blurb discusses the difficulty some people have recalling useful remedies after seeing them. It cites Chamberlain's Pain Balm as an example of a medicine that should be remembered when needed, noting the product’s merit as a standard remedy after initial use.
Local notices record personal moves and visits across Wright County Ames and surrounding areas. Memorial Day events include services in Ames Opera Hall and a parade style program, with soldiers’ memory honored and rules for seating and conduct outlined.
On May 19 between nine and ten the Baptist pastor's parsonage hosted a large church gathering in honor of the pastor and wife on their fifth anniversary. Congregation gifts pleased the family and inspired vows for stronger service to church and community. Engagements noted as promising for growing congregations and fuller house on Sunday evenings.
District Court proceedings in Boone County show Mont gomery vs Sutton undecided after a hung jury. Verdicts were reached for C Wells vs Caleb Winger, Wm Elliott vs Joseph Mills awarding 475 to plaintiff, and Mary Smith vs Jno B Ufford delivering 2500 to plaintiff. State vs Mary Johnson arson sent Mary to Reform School. State vs Eri McCollister assault guilty. State vs Eber Garrison petty larceny guilty. State vs Ed Wallsworth nuisance verdict pending. State vs Rubar burglary ongoing at press time.
Slater and Nye of Ames Iowa promote Fisher Brothers Paint for all roof and exterior wood work. They claim it forms a fire and weather barrier by applying hot and penetrating the material, sealing shingles, and preventing rain and snow entry, with slate like finish and suitability for tin iron or shingle roofs. It promises durable, cost effective roof restoration at about one third the cost of a new roof.
The classes of Miss Ollie Butler and Miss Lillie Brown of the Baptist Sabbath school with a few invited friends held a picnic in the west woods on Saturday last.
Captain J H Pickett honors Camp 58 Sons of Veterans by presenting the national flag as a symbol of patriotism and memory of the Civil War. He invokes the banner as a guiding star and warns against anarchy, urging young members to preserve courage and teach future generations the rebels’ sacrifices.
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