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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1890
Page
3
Time table notices show trains and times for the Chicago and North Western Railway. It lists an 3 15 A M esi Maacace service and passenger and freight schedules with specified northbound departures and an agent signature.
A roundup of visits and visits by residents and travelers including Mrs. Bingham in Boone, Mrs. Lucas in Des Moines, Steve King the traveling jeweler, Mr. and Mrs. Loud in Boone, and many others. Includes movements to Des Moines Mason City Omaha and Nevada plus social events and family happenings.
Mrs A M Bingham visited parents last week. Rose Bartlett spent last week visiting friends in Nevada. C D Boardman of Odebolt was in town Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs W G Wright visited the county seat Monday. Mrs H L Carrell spending a few days at her parents. Mrs Adams Mrs John Hoggaté and Esmond visited Ogden last week. Eugene Maxwell, youngest brother of Mrs Carter Rice, visiting. Miss Lydia Shaw returned to Polk City after visiting Miss Imogene Pitzer. Mr Davis of Des Moines canvassing for business cards for a new hotel register. Mrs Hunt and her mother Mrs Gates and Mrs Bosworth expected this morning from the east. Invitations out for Misses Loretta Hamilton and Emma McCarthy at College View this evening Cob web. Mr and Mrs Hollingsworth visiting their sister Mrs Prof Mount. They came from Missouri to spend the winter nearby. Mangus family of Humbort narrowly escaped when roof fell at their house. Mrs Brown of Marshalltown state inspector of the W R C attended Ellsworth Corps meeting and praised the group.
The item mentions an upcoming settler’s reunion in Cook’s la l next Tuesday. Tickets for the Merchant of Venice are on sale at Bosworth's drug store. Hamilton & Co. moved grocery stock to a new building earlier this week. Five new pupils enrolled in public schools last Monday and the prior Monday. Halloween celebrations by local boys show growth. Early risers report unusual sights across the city. Mr. Butcher, owner of the Arnold Hotel, arrived Saturday and took possession of the property. Wishing him success.
The new Congregationalist pastor Rev Douglass preached a strong sermon last Sunday and appears set for a successful tenure in Ames. City plans include installing fifteen street lamps and an oil painting will greet the night.
Schedule of events for Commencement Week includes the Merchant of Venice by the College Dramatic Club on Friday November 7 at 7 30 p m and graduation exercises of the Literary Societies on Saturday November 8 at 7 30 p m. The Baccalaureate Sermon is Sunday November 9 at 2 30 p m by President W L Chamberlain. The week also features graduate theses readings and a reception with President and Mrs Chamberlain on Monday November 10 and an Annual Literary Address by President Geo A Gates on Tuesday November 11. Orations and a chapel program run through November 12. All events in the College Chapel unless noted.
The home oratorical contest at the college chapel drew a large audience for a three hour program. Ten speakers represented two per society. A B Lovejoy of the Philomathean won best oration A Search for Truth. Second honor went to F E Davidson for The Jury System. Miss Van Veiser of the Chovlian placed third with There Shall Be No Alps. Miss Thom as recited Tit for Tat and delivered A Rolling Stone Gathers no Moss. Music under Miss Pike praised. regret she will not return. Regular Ames Camp Modern Woodman meeting Friday Nov 7 details.
Grant Township term ending October 31 1890 shows forty days taught with 23 pupils enrolled and average attendance of 20. Names listed as not absent or tardy include Blanche Ballard Bertha Ballard Jennie Baker Willie Baker Pearlie Baker Mary Banks and James Dale. Hattie Allen is the teacher.
The report lists pairs granted marriage licenses by Story County District Court Clerk M G Boyd, including Minnie Larson and Otis Briggs Jr and others. It also recounts a Halloween tale of youths planning a rail journey to avoid suspicion, leading to a peaceful aftermath and calls for discussion on water works funding and civic improvement in the town.
Mr Veneman hosts brother and Maxwell sister while Henry Vail moves into F A Morris’s vacated home. Shaffer family enjoys a large concert crowd. Miss Mell Richardson in Washington for health is reported poorly. Grant Gilger becomes night operator in Nevada. Miss Bessie returns to her old post after C W Gross travels to Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Long of Marshalltown visit longtime friends. P W Hopkins adds a bay window on the west side.
Notice offers good hard brick and 3 inch tile in small quantities from J A Kerr. The School Master’s Round Table of central and western Iowa met in Des Moines last Friday and Saturday. Friday’s session in the Friends church drew a large crowd and debated truancy and compulsory attendance. An amendment proposed extending attendance to 24 weeks was discussed. Saturday’s meeting in Superintendent Sabin’s office drew fewer attendees due to early trains.
The lifeless body of John Eagleburger Jr aged 28 or 29 was interred at Ames Cemetery after services by Elder J A Walters. The obituary notes industrious character and broad sorrow among relatives friends and acquaintances. It adds a religious reflection on resurrection and eternal life.
Miss Belle Miller closes her fall term with general satisfaction. Mr and Mrs A M Bingman visit Henry county. George Buck improves his home. A H Buck and L Jones report from Des Moines after attending the Farmers Alliance meeting. Farmers husk corn yields are good. Mrs J H Craig suffers sore eyes. Bloomington Sunday School reopens with Miss Lillie Bingman as Superintendent. all invited.
The district court of Story county Iowa appointed E J Carricuatr administrator of the estate of Casper Gunder deceased on October 15 1890. All creditors must pay and all claims must be presented legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Oct 15 1890.
On September 24 1890 the Story County Iowa district court appointed J D Ferner as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of F C D Basket deceased. He will make payments and creditors must present their claims duly authenticated to the court for allowance. Dated September 24 1890. S-24-4w.
Notice of probate hearing for the will of Mary Louise Albert in Story County Iowa. Administrative payment claim details by Mary M. Butler. Court clerk Henry Wilson Jr announces hearing on November 25, 1890. Also an 1890 flour advertisement from A M Perkins and storm sash quotes from J Hi Queatr & Co present.
The article notes the Cedar Rapids Bohemian Society cornerstone laid by Governor Boies. It reports state treasury balances and October figures, nominations in the Fourth district, a burn injury to May Purcell in Mason City, insurance views in Lake City, a Des Moines assault case, and farming, mining, and business notes across Iowa including deaths, legal outcomes, weather, and educational statistics.
A plan approved by the State university board and an advisory high school committee envisions university inspections of schools, alignment of curricula to collegiate tracks, standardized examinations, and annual reporting on courses and instructors. Optional university testing for pupils may occur with sealed exams overseen by officials.
George G. Tilden urges attention to a new advertisement on the front page. The notice promises readers will pay attention to Grove’s stock of dishes lamps and other goods before making purchases.
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