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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
5
Local items include residents visiting Nebraska Newton and Boone, visitors from Shannon and Grand Junction, a PEO meeting planned for next Tuesday, and Shriners and Eastern Star events. References to weddings, theater trips, church services, and a new pump, with various visits and personal updates across Ames and nearby communities.
Carl Knutson and Dena Morrison wed at the bride’s uncle Chris Sorenson home at Ames with Rev. H E Slattery officiating for the U B church. About fifty guests attended the ceremony and a lavish dinner followed. The couple received a long array of gifts and a reception followed. Jessie Forsyth Juvenile Temple F O 243 to meet next at 4 PM Tuesday in the I O G T Hall.
The marriage of Mr. O. 8. Cainer of Boone and Miss Willie Blanton of Corpus Christi took place at the Methodist church in Corpus Christi on November 17, 15896.
The Doreas society will meet Wednesday December 2 with Mrs. R. B. Phillips.
The firm Whitaker and Underwood dissolved with Underwood to keep the old office and practice. Chas Whitaker will relocate to the county seat in Nevada this Friday, moving his books and household goods.
The Ames report describes youths blamed for two damaging acts: a stone broke an arc light globe at D G Ferguson corner and a school area light rope was cut. The author suggests the guilty may be same youths who broke house windows last spring and urges a reward for evidence leading to conviction or reform.
Farmers Institute members and all interested parties are invited to meet at the Town Hall in Nevada on Tuesday December 1 at 1 PM for officer elections for the coming year and to choose a location for the institute and to prepare the program. Per order of Executive Com. A J Graves Secy. Also notices Adams Bros cider syrup Knowlton's Studio flour prices cash only Spring & Son. tf
In Cedar Rapids police responded to a disturbance at the lower city end where a man delivering prepaid teas and coffees was seized by a woman who claimed the goods were incorrect and demanded a refund. He was taken to the station but released on promise to appear. bundles were seized by Marshal Farmer.
Farmers urged to bring corn to the Factory to secure the highest market price in cash offered by local buyers. The notice emphasizes immediate sale opportunities and cash settlements at the point of purchase.
On November 28 December 1 and 15 1897 the Northwestern Line offers cheap excursion tickets to many west and south points with favorable time limits. Inquiries and tickets through Chicago & North Western Railway agents. Also notes on local sales and notices from firms and individuals including John H. Kegley and Brinenam & Co.
Information is sought on the whereabouts of George Washburn about 18 years old who worked on a farm near Ames Iowa a year ago. Any information should be sent to B F Bennyhoff Fort Dodge Iowa or Z Shugart real estate Nevada Iowa.
Scattered notices report Miss Mary Freeland’s return from Ames, a death in Kelley, and upcoming lectures by Dr Hillis Cleary Cummins. Local reactions recount a surprise gathering for D. D. Sheldon, election results for Barton County schools, a short elopement in Cambridge, Dr Soule rumors, and Robi Russel training. Advertisements promote Watertown Flour and photographic gifts in Maxwell and Knowlton Studio.
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