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Ames Intelligencer

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Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1877

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2

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Death of Senator Morton in Indiana

Sepianopplis reports Senator Morton died at 5:30 PM after a long illness. Mrs Morton and sons were with him, last words spoken, bells tolling for his age. Funeral planned for Monday at 1 PM at Roberts Park M E Church with interment at Crown Hill Cemetery. State viewing in Marion County courthouse corridor and special excursion trains arranged.

Senator Morton Sepianopplis Morton Earth Husban Crown Hill Cemetery D. K. Hoshour

Kentucky editor studies rain driven whisky tax evasion scheme

A Kentucky editor near a sour mash distillery claims that after early frost leaves fall and rain causes leaves to ferment, warming the atmosphere. He plans a paper explaining how the whisky tax could be evaded by letting corn stand and pray for rain during Indian summer.

Kentucky

Illinois parties fuse into strong Democratic coalition

The working men's party of Illinois merged with the Greenbackers and was absorbed by the Democratic party, forming a powerful alliance that challenges the Republicans and signals a major shift in state politics.

Working Men’s Party Illinois Greenbackers Democratic Party

Speaker RaNDALL Cast in Roman Mold as Chair

Mrs Clemmer calls Speaker RaNDALL extremely winning and imposing. She notes his tall, powerful stance, midlife appearance, strong will, and a head of closely curling black hair. The portrait emphasizes his commanding presence and sense of decisive power.

Speaker Randall Mrs. Clemmer Mr. Randall

Tilden Returns to Native Land with Democratic Confidence

The passage notes Mr. Tilden's renewed belief in the Democratic party and his past role in 1868 when Tweed and other leaders signed his name to various communications. It expresses hope that Democratic nominees will aid Governor Robinson in enacting reform measures if elected.

Tilden Wm. Tweed State Committee Robinson

Jackson Defense and Dinner Quarrel Over International Law

The account recalls Andrew Jackson's drum-head court martial in Florida where he hanged two Englishmen suspected of stirring Indian insurrection. Monroe feared British ire and summoned him to Washington. Adams cited Grotius Vattel and Puffendorf in defense. Jackson replied with blistering contempt for the authorities, vowing to continue the fight.

Andrew Jackson Florida Drum-Head Monroe Jackson Washington Adams Grotius Vattel Puffendorf Mr. Adams

Democratic party unity warned against defections

A speaker urges South Democrats to resist desertion by self seeking leaders. He warns that loyalty to the party outweighs any man's ambitions and stresses preserving the party's integrity and historic **Democratic** principles for the state's future.

Democratic Party of the South Democratic Democratic Party

Speaker Raxvatt praised as a strong choice by critics

The Pacific Railroad Committee composition surprises by including determined opponents of subsidies and honorable men. Clarkson N. Potter labeled as chair eliminates subsidy backers, while Fernandy Wood takes over Ways and Means. The Banking and Currency panel is noted as soft money, provoking mixed reactions among observers.

Raxvatt Pacific Railroad Committee Friends of the Texas Pacific Road Clarkson N. Potter Fernandy Wood Ways and Means Committee On Banking and Currency Randall Atkins Proctor Knot House 8. S. Cox

Shrinkage of Corn In Autumn Harvest

The Scientific Farmer notes variable corn shrinkage when estimating autumn yields by weight per bushel. Experiments show shrinkage ranges from 15 to 85 percent between ripe harvest and January, with averages around 20 percent. Individual ears also shorten, as one 15 inch ear reduced to 12 inches.

Massachusetts

Fire and booby-trapped threshing device shock Milo township

Last Friday bank cashier Ed Wood battled a lamp explosion starting a fire in Culberntson’s bank. Bullets from exploded cartridges scattered as Wood fought flames with a bucket, sparing the bank and nearby Herald office. In Milo township, Mr. S. R. Young faced sabotage on a Huey threshing machine, with iron fragments tearing through the cylinder and risking serious injury.

Ed Wood Culberntson Wood Bob Ingersoll Herald Office Carroll Herald Milo Delaware County RB. Young Huey Bros Milotownship Hueys Manchester Mr. Young

Seed corn selection urged to save seed for spring planting

Prof Morrow appeals to Rural readers to select and save seed corn, noting annual losses in the state reach hundreds of thousands of dollars from neglect. He advises farmers to gather the best matured ears now, dry them properly, and store for spring planting to improve future crops.

Prof. Morrow

Railroad official warns guards on bridges during high water

J. and Oliver division superintendent of the Chicago and Northwestern orders track crews to guard bridges culverts and exposed track during storms and to hold trains under full control and test structures before passing them after Pour Mile Creek disaster and near miss.

J. &. Oliver Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Pour Mile Creek Marshall Republican

Swindling Secret Service Assoc Fleeces Towns

Cincinnati police pursue a bogus group calling itself the United States Secret Service Detective Association. Circulation offers to train men as detectives for 3.60 and promises un signed commissions and salaries up to 5000 yearly with a monthly journal. The letters reveal no government authority and mark the group as swindlers.

United States Secret Service Detective Association Cincinnati Ohio Criminal Gazetteer

Disorderly melee at Mike Seery's saloon at Boone visit

Last Saturday evening a large brawl broke out at Mike Seery's saloon with out of town visitors from Boone. The proprietors expelled the crowd to the rear as police watched but could not stop the fight. No serious injuries were reported though the next morning showed signs of heavy fighting and strewn debris.

Mike Seery Boone Boonsboro Neus

Majoy Life and Nature's Health Remedy Highlight

A promotional piece extols nature's grandeur and health, urging readers to try Green's August Flower. It claims dyspepsia and liver complaints cause many ailments and promises improved health after three doses, with sample bottles offered for 10 cents.

Public Highway Change Proposed by Auditor Report

The Commissioner who examined the proposal for altering the public highway reports in favor of vacating the segment through the north half of section 1 in township 8, range 24 and rerouting on the township line between Franklin and Washington townships. Objections or claims for damage must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon December 10, 177, or the change will proceed without further reference.

Story County Betwen Franklin Washington

Notice of Sheriff Sale of J H Miller Property Iowa

By order of the District Court of Story County Iowa a general execution was issued against J H Miller for a judgment dated December 8 1876 in favor of Giles Cookignee. The sheriff will sell Miller's interest in the N W quarter of section 36 township 85 range 24 at public auction for cash on November 17 1877 at 10 am at the Nevada Court House to satisfy a debt of 364 43 plus costs and interest.

Lowa Story County Otice District Court State of Iowa Giles Cookignee J. H. Miller Larah Séiller Court House Nevada J. F. Gillesrts State OF Iowa Circuit Court B. F. Howland C. Johnson Ames J. F. Grweske Laws

Sheriff Sale of Farmland in Story County Iowa

A special execution issued from the Story County Circuit Court directs the sale of the real estate of Michael Barndollar to satisfy a judgment for Samuel D. Rodgers dated October 4, 1877. The property includes parts of Section 28 Township 84 North Range 24 West. Auction at the Nevada Court House on November 24, 1877 at 10 a.m. for cash.

State OF Iowa Tee Story County Otice Circuit Court Samuel D. Rodgers Michael Barndollar Iowa Neyda J. F. Grerestre Lows Nevada

Auction Notice of Real Estate Levy in Story County

State of Iowa Story County notice of levy on lots six and seven in Black six in Isaac Black addition Ames Story County Iowa. Property taken as the debtor Henry Towns. Auction in Nevada on November 17 1877 at 10 a m to satisfy judgment of 420.30 with 6 costs and 10 percent interest and accruing costs. J F Gravestre Nevada October 16 1877.

State OF Iowa Story County Circuit Court of the State of Laws N. H. Granger Henry Towns Black Isaac Black Ames Iowa Nevada J. F. Gravestre

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