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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
5
Story County returns show Cummins 62 Porter 25 in Nevada Third Ward at the Court House with Wells Payne Gillespie Fitzpatrick Mills among No 3 politicians. Fourth Ward tally Cummins 62 Porter 32 at the High School. Grove Alderman White Addison noted among ward political rights.
Semi official returns from Story County precincts Washington Township and Kelly City list voter tallies for numerous candidates with totals such as Garst 60 Dennison 25 Hayward 86 and McLuen 12. The Republican Township ticket is elected without opposition with Clayton 68 Thompson 66 Campbell 70 for Justice of Peace. Willey 67 Roe 64 Shugart 63 for Constable and P Freed 71 for Clerk. James Hutchinson 72 A 8. Myers 73 as Trustee H. H. Nowlin 64 as Assessor.
Poll tallies show Cummins and Porter leading across multiple townships and precincts including Collins Township Collins City Grant Township and Union Township Cambridge City Warren McCallsburg Palestine Slater Nevada New Albany and Richland with Cummins generally posting higher vote counts. Notable tallies include Cummins 174 Porter 32 in Story City area and Cummins 267 Porter 9 in Howard Township and Roland City.
The Intelligencer presents a table comparing presidential votes in 1904 and governor votes in the Republican primaries held June 1, 1906, in Story County. It notes the analytical angle for profit and loss in election returns and highlights the figures for both requests.
The Ames man Hon C G Lee wins the nomination for judge of the Eleventh district alongside Judge Evans and Hon C M Wright. Returns incomplete, but with no opposition, party leaders concede their election. The Intelligencer congratulates Judge Lee and Story county on the results.
Humphrey Bros. discontinue the Watchman at Nevada and turn subscriptions to the Journal. Two move to Omaha to work for the World Herald, one to Des Moines for employment with the Register and Leader. The paper had been lively in recent weeks drawing public interest.
County Attorney E M McCall was assaulted Friday night in Nevada. Friends fear his condition but he is recovering and out of danger. The motive and assailant are unknown though linked to McCalls investigations. Lester Burrell and Will L Herold are held for preliminary hearing. Chop Feed offered at Lan ning's Mill. Minkler to supervise Jersey Skeeters animal husbandry work in New Jersey starting January 1 through March at the agricultural college.
Miss Louise Panmer suffered a deep cut on the left hand last week while handling a corn husk. She required several stitches and was given chloroform during treatment, nearly reaching the danger point before recovering. She has since returned to school. Flour Feed and Corn Meal for table use at Lanning's Mill.
Notice from Ames Iowa city clerk that a plat and schedule for streets and adjacent property subject to sewer construction special assessment are on file. Objections must be filed by December 3, 1906 after which the council will finalize assessments. Mayor Parley Sheldon and City Clerk A B Maxwell.
Local listing displays ground feed and new cornmeal at J W Lanning's. Mentions coal and wood services and a telephone contact 292 460 Mutual for coal and wood. Ad features tag line The Kind You Have Always Bought.
An advertisement touts ManZan as instant relief for blind bleeding itching and protruding pains. Sold by A. Gamble with a money back guarantee after trying one bottle. Free offer advertised for new customers.
R. E. Buchanan of the botany department and M. I. Evinger of the engineering department spent Saturday in Des Moines inspecting the sewage disposal plant. J. J. Pratt refereed the Drake Haskell football game there on Saturday.
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