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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1886
Page
3
A fragmented timetable from Ames lists westbound and southbound express and freight trains, including Des Moines freight, morning passenger and mixed services, with agent M. C. Jones noted. The visible times show 4:55 PM for westbound express No. 3, 5:00 PM or earlier for others, and morning departures around 6:45 AM.
A local newspaper advertises advertising rates for the section Business Brevities. It states ten cents per line per week with a five cent rate if continued weekly, and a price for an expanded head of the section at five cents per line weekly. No rate changes unless via a yearly contract.
The Till Family performs tomorrow night at Opera Hall with a season that promises to be the best Ames has heard. Also notes snow bursts and travel delays as the first storm of the season hits, with trains delayed and roads blocked north of Jewel.
Ex tsworts Post schedules an open meeting for Saturday evening with Rev Mr Moulton and Gen Gedds speaking. The program promises varied exercises and an enjoyable evening. Sunday, a Chicago champion ball tosser, arrived in town after summer with the team and will join Northwestern as a fireman at Belle Plaine.
Mrs Charles Q Nourse hosted Thursday afternoon from 2 to 6 oclock at 1515 Sycamore Street in Des Moines. The call brought her sisters in law Mrs Glinton L Nourse of this city and Mrs Salem A Nourse of Ames. The parlors were adorned with flowers and guests enjoyed refreshments as a kettle drum accompanying the event.
A Friday evening Scandinavian meeting at the Congregational Church saw several town boys occupy a rear pew and play cards during the service. The writer condemns the act as a grave breach of sacred space and warns of prosecution if the youth repeat the offense.
An advertising line urges readers to try Chamberlain's Cough to cure a cold, claiming it will end catarrh or consumption. The note mentions H. E. sample selling the product.
A crowded Ames column urges immediate settlement of owed accounts while advertising Corsets hats hosiery and millinery. It also promotes Till Family concert seating at the post office and lists printed letter and note head prices and a house and lot for sale by I B Frazee.
Miss D. E. Dix advertises the New Jennie June High Arm Sewing Machine and invites ladies to call and examine the device.
Cash or note settlements due by January 1 1887. D A BingeLow & Co advertise free half dozen panel photographs with every dozen cabinet orders from Hamilton Nevada. Offer valid until January 1. Boots and shoes advertised per large sale. Tama County Indians camp near Ames noted. J J Keigley Farm rent 140 acres. inquire at bank. Winter goods promotion and solicitations appended.
F. W. Foster of Ontario assigns all property to L. R. Jones for creditors. Assets listed at 2500 dollars against liabilities of 4500 dollars.
Married at Ames by Rev. E. C. Moulton on November 12, 1886 were Peter Peterson of Bancroft Iowa and Mary Peterson of Ames. Also wed by the same minister at the same hour were Hans Peterson and Christina Hemmings, both of Ames.
The original Bad Boy Co performs Peck's Bad Boy with special scenery and properties at the Opera House Saturday night. Seats on sale at the post office. a first-class blanket offer from D A Bigelow & Co and horse cattle exchange by J J Keigley are noted in local ads.
An advertisement lists new and neat apparel and accessories including overcoats suits odd pants odd vests hats winter caps under wear and furnishing goods inviting readers to take a look. The notice is attributed to D A Biexton & Co.
The INTELLIGENCER and the State Register announce a one year subscription for two dollars, cash in advance. D. E. Dix advertises a full line of Camel hair underwear, black cashmere hose, gloves, mittens, toboggan caps, and wool goods with a complete millinery stock featuring latest hat styles.
Brad Paxton keeps a full line of Springfield Watches. Congratulations to Dr. and Mrs Beverly on the rosy faced daughter born last Saturday to comfort them in their declining years. Also to Mr. and Mrs Del Maxwell on the bright eyed girl born Tuesday night.
An old chain of phrases recalls a familiar Castoria claim about infant and child care. The jingles mention a mother giving Castoria during illness and growth stages from baby to adulthood.
The December term jurors listed include Josiah Lamb Collins W V Kyle Grant Miles Pearson Indian Creek C P McFarland La Fayette James Holcomb John A Deal David Dakins Lincoln Iver Sampson Ole Christian Milford John Corbin A G Glenn Wm Ayers H O Ayers Nevada J C Sawtell C L Gerhart New Al y John Connihan John Kuhn Rich G D Ambrose John King Sherman E A Crane John Sutter Geo Person A J Graves A E Slater Washington.
Readable items show Miss Jessie Gaston teaching southwest of Sheldahl and many locals moving, visiting, or ill. The Till Family from London will give an entertainment at Opera Hall tomorrow evening. weather notes, school openings, and township officers elected across numerous locales are listed with brief social happenings and upcoming events.
The Washington Township Sunday School Association met at Kelley on November 14 with devotional exercises led by A. Wortman and a lesson by N. B. Brunning of Boone County. Officers were elected and the day included a children's meeting, a sermon on Feed my Lambs by Rev. S. A. Arnold, and a temperance discussion.
Weekly list records transfers in Nevada and Ames Iowa with multiple names. Transactions include Maxwell to Liddle, Paxeer to Liddle, Wadel to Liddle, Shields to Kee ney, Booth to Chamberlain and back, Grafton to Leland and Land, Wilsons, Zenor to Loving, Miskimins to Mead, Prime to Taylor, Taylor to Ayers, Carr to Ayers, Kirkendall to Ayers, with various parcels and prices from a general land office ledger. Names, parcels, and amounts noted for each transfer.
A historical notice extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a reliable preventive and cure for croup. It claims the remedy is a never failing safeguard and the only remedy always to be trusted, sold by H. Westerman.
A playful verse describes blowing leaves and hats, scattering clothing, and a snowbound fate that continues endlessly. The lines hint at a wind or force that persists beyond seasons and action.
Asa B. Rowley a druggist reports being urged by customers to try Papillon Catarrh Cure after doctors warned of a lingering case. He claims immediate improvement after the first application and total cure after a few weeks. Advertises large bottles at 1.00 sold by druggists.
In Paris Texas Mr J E Corley, once bedridden and near death from consumption, used Dr King s New Discovery and New Life Pills. He gained thirty six pounds after two boxes of pills and two bottles of the penpowers, with relief after trial bottles.
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