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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1892
Page
2
The Intelligencer notes George F. Parker an Iowan will serve as President Leveland's private secretary. The report claims Parker has many Iowa friends and that Iowa remains the brightest political horizon.
Mrs. Mary Lease declares candidacy for Kansas senator promising new people and methods are needed in the august body and urging timely action to supply that need.
Chicago papers warn that keeping the fair closed on Sundays will drive visitors to worse amusements. The author calls the confession humiliating and questions why Chicago does not close saloons gambling dens and other Sabbath breakers instead of inviting visitors to seek recreation elsewhere.
A plea asks opening the Columbian Exposition on Sunday to aid working men whose only holiday is Sunday. The argument favors free Sunday admission as a tangible benefit to the poor, noting the potential limited reach of a Sunday opening without free access.
Voters and observers weigh why prosperity persisted in the county. Many Republicans credit the past four years of administration for the gains while speculation grows about the coming party's plans. Some fear excessive power may hinder new or unusual measures.
The Amalgamated lodges declare the strike off at a Sunday meeting. Many strikers rush back to old mill jobs on Monday, though some are refused. After five months and about 10,000 workers, the strike cost millions in wages and thirty five lives, ending in failure. The piece questions arbitration to prevent such conflicts.
The Boon e trial of rev. Jefferson for Bergson's murder ended with a not guilty verdict after a self defense plea. Judge Stevens oversaw the case. The Boone Standard notes the trial will cost the county about 500 dollars, linked to alcohol law violations.
Mrs Carrie Coffin Rutledge describes a neighborhood social center or chapel built beside a home. It hosts Sunday school district library and social evenings from September to May with programs and suppers. The plan fosters neighborly fellowship, shared decoration, and community fundraising to replace the need for separate church buildings.
The November Century advertises new serials by Mrs. Burton Harrison and Wolcott Balestier, plus early chapters of "Sweet Bells Out of Tune" and "Benefits Forgot." It features Gibson illustrations, articles on The Bible and Science by Prof. Shields, and a piece on Sunday World’s Fair ideas by Bishop Potter. Also notes other authors like James Russell Lowell and Sherman siblings, with a Christmas number planned. Subscriptions cost four dollars for one year.
Mr Eells travels to Marshall county and plans to bring back a bride. May Stark’s health slowly improves. The ladies aid society sets a public sale at George Rosenfeld’s Friday evening December 2 to auction articles including a crazy quilt. Oysters will be served.
The piece comments on partisan strife with Republicans and Democrats in flux over office policy and civil service. It notes Dems gaining sway, local business moves like Harrington and Henderson purchasing Skolen og Hjemmet, and several town arrivals, visits, and closures including a sheriff-ordered restaurant closing and store developments. It also lists obituaries and social events and a hunting gathering planned for Thanksgiving.
St Nicholas magazine launches its twentieth year with plans for illustrated papers on leading US cities by prominent writers including Edmund Clarence Steadman and George W. Cable. Whittier contributes a November poem. Kate Douglas Wiggin to serialize a reading story. Century Co. subscription is $3 annually.
Oscar Litchard had a severe accident at Graves crossing when a passenger train struck his wagon killing the horse he led. Mrs Templeton has recovered from her injury and her mother and sister returned to the city. Miss Jewett opened a shop southeast of town and Miss W White began teaching at Keltner school house Monday.
Miss Hattie Sutter hosted a Saturday gathering for several friends with a pleasant report. The community mourns Mrs Stailey whose funeral sermon is set for Evergreen church Sunday November 27 at 8 o’clock. The Sawwell couple held a reception at Henry Hubbard’s Friday and returned to Illinois Monday. W. E. Tanner in charge of the railroad.
The community prepares for cold weather with bed enrichment and spring plantings. Gen J R Lincoln moves to Ames to a new property, while Mr and Mrs Stebbins depart for Bancroft for vacation. Prof Pammel returns, noting strong society attendance and a profitable gathering. The Dairymen's convention impresses with social and instructional value, gifting creamery items to I A C creamery and Prof Leighton. News covers illness, travel, and the death of student Thomas Dana with funeral details.
The Iowa Central Railway offers a one week excursion to Mexico from Nov 19 to 26 with return by Dec 31 1992. Tickets use either St Louis or Kansas City routes and include Pullman Palace Cars from St Louis to Mexico City. Rates, sleeping accommodations and details available from Iowa Central agents or General Agent Thos P Barry.
General Bidwell is cited as a past candidate. Dr J B Cranfill of Texas is nominated for vice president. He is noted as too young for the Civil War, born in Parker County, Texas. His parents faced Comanche threats, but the county’s growth made him wealthy. Cranfill is a physician and Baptist church leader.
Benjamin Peters Hutchinson, once hailed a financial genius and derided as crackbrained, amassed about $2,000,000 during prosperous times. A Massachusetts native who moved to Chicago years ago, he built wealth through various ventures and masterminded the 1888 wheat squeeze, remaining rich, shrewd, and notably eccentric.
The Rev Samuel Francis Smith born October 21, 1808 in Boston is alive and active in preaching. He graduated Harvard in 1829 and Andover Theological Seminary in 1832. He wrote America for a Boston children's celebration on July 4, 1832 and also authored The Morning Light Is Breaking.
Harrie R. Newberry of the American legation in Madrid served as acting minister for a year before General Grubb arrived and after his return. He is the son of late Congressman John M. Newberry of Michigan and inherited 1,000,000. He married Hattie Dudgeon of Kalamazoo and is popular at the Spanish court.
Mrs. Crawford's Paris Letter describes a vibrant veloce culture with women riders, cycling schools, chateaux lanes for races, and social fashion details. It notes Americans among riders, French married ladies, professionals, and fashion trends like angels wings lace and Nan’s veiling used in outfits.
The Lewiston Journal profiles Hattie E. Conners a 28 year old postmistress based in Sorrento Hancock County Maine. She is a skilled musician piano banjo violin and harmonica and began whistling after encouragement from her brother. Her fame as a whistler has grown since that day and she previously taught at Castine Normal School before focusing on postal duties.
An early story recalls Lady Isabel at a Buckingham Palace ball where Queen Victoria noticed the young girl in a daisies adorned dress and later remembered the moment when Isabel was presented at court decades later. The piece shifts to a French siphon water system and a reflection on William Murdoch and the evolution from gas to electric illumination.
A 53 acre farm offered on easy terms with contact J. H. Kegley in Ames. Stores advertise 19 pounds granulated sugar for 1.00 20 pounds extra C sugar for 1.00 eggs 20e per dozen. Leave orders for New York apples with Grove Bros. Royal Hook Kid Gloves advertised at Grove Bros.
The Evangelical church at Cole will hold a service on Sunday November 27 at 10 30 a m. Pastor Rev A L Golden invites friends from the area to attend.
A car received at J. H. Queal & Co. reported in the item, indicating the transportation of lime product from the Joiner and Gold White Lime company.
The fragment advertises loans negotiated and notes bought with real estate deals, plus insurance at low rates. It mentions Hemstreet and McLAIN offering housework, and Hamilton & Co promoting New York Buckwheat.
To reduce stock we offer cash discounts every Friday and Saturday until Dec 1. Grove Bros. advertises New Ohio Maple Sap, Royal Hook Kid Gloves, and premium Minnesota Flour brands Jersey Lily and Hard to Beat. Maxwell & Son handles sales of goods listed.
Notice to interested persons in Story County Iowa. Final report of Franklin S Gilbert executor of John I Cook estate on file. Final hearing set for December 9, 1892 before the District Court at Nevada. File exceptions and show cause by noon on November 11 term start. default may be entered and executor discharged. Dated November 5, 1892.
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