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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1906
Page
7
In Effect November 18 1906 an assortment of train times and routes appears. It lists Overland Limited Pacific Express and Chicago Mail departures and arrivals with scattered station notes and a delivery instruction for room 2 minutes before arrival by G W Roomre agent.
Vier Tjelmeland sues Lathan Clark and unknown claimants to quiet title to the south half of the northwest quarter and north half of the southeast quarter of Section 8, Township 85 North Range 22 West, alleging tax deed ownership from 1872 and 1877 and continuous adverse possession since 1877. The defendants must appear by January 7, 1907 or default and decree will be entered. Attorneys Frromapatrick & McCall for Plaintiff. Dated November 8, 1906. Pub 6 weeks.
Advert says Chamberlain's Pain Balm is superior for sprains swellings and back pains. A dampened flannel with Pain Balm eases heat and side pains aids sleep and rest. Sold by Loughran Bauer and Joel E. Cagwin.
An old friend notes changing social anxieties while Mr. Cumro x says his mother and daughters now busy keeping other women out of society, reversing their past efforts to get in.
Troubles with piles addressed by a single application promising immediate relief sold by A. Gamble.
A readable brief notes discomfort with sore nipples and chapped hands. The fragmented text hints at applying a product or treatment, but lacks clear details or conclusive guidance.
Notice informs that William P Glyndon petitions for a pardon after a 1879 murder conviction in Story County Iowa. The application cites innocence circumstantial evidence long imprisonment Civil War veteran status and potential post pardon life with pension. The petition will go to the 32nd General Assembly convening January 14 1907 in Des Moines for advice.
A compact record lists payments and items across multiple local offices including registrar H O Peterson and W A Ricketts as serving bailiff and related roles. The long list cites reimbursements for mileage, per diem, witness fees, clerk salaries, ditch and booth work, and official notices with several named individuals and amounts.
Pearle Mobrier adopted by Jane Martin of Watkin s Well is declared an heir of Mrs Martin in Story county court. She receives five thousand dollars and a half interest in two hundred fifty acres, after Mrs Martin s notes are ruled illegal. The case follows alleged mistreatment and a judge s decision aims to fund Pearle s future through charity.
The agricultural world converges on Chicago December 1 to 8 for the livestock show with special rail rates. One fare plus 2.50, or 1 cent per mile for exhibitors within 250 miles, plus extended dates for early stock. Ames, despite a weakened judging staff, fields strong exhibition stock after shipping Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Margaret Cole from Eagle Grove writes that Father L. J. Vaughan is the finest and most eloquent orator she has heard. As chair of the lecture course committee she predicts his Sermons from Shakespeare will please in a college town after ten years of the best platform offerings.
A Missouri town passes an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to tell a lie inside its boundaries. The measure targets deceptive speech within the town and mirrors a requirement to step outside to spit in a pocket.
The Interurban advances rapidly finishing a brick depot at Kelley and preparing grading through the campus near Music hall and Professor Sumner's residence. The project chops old landmarks and reshapes the Iowa college setting as noted by The Chronicle and The Register and Leader.
In a village split into North End and South End two churches plan services next Sunday morning at 11 o clock and afternoon at 4 o clock during which infants will be baptized. The notice was read during a Sunday service by the officiating clergyman.
Randall near Story City hosts a poultry show from November 7 to 28. Local interest grows with potential to surpass hog farming in the area.
Orville Anderson of Jewell leads a team that has mastered pole climbing to twelve feet, showing potential as linesmen for the automobile industry. With practice they could become skilled workers, potentially eliminating strikes among linesmen.
Pleaded guilty to embezzling 134 dollars and received six months in prison from Judge McPherson. The sentence was suspended on the condition of returning the funds and paying trial costs. The defendant was identified as Mr. Johnson.
Five head of cattle owned by Ed Rivertson were killed by a train Tuesday morning near Kelley. Local workers reported the incident and the horses were penned nearby.
Four divorces were granted at the last term of court. Emilipe D. from Howard D. Lockie Anta RB. from William J. Gilmore Mary A. from Chas. E. Cate and Bertha May from George Lewis Brunson received decrees of dissolution.
A city newspaper recounts a cub reporter tale of William Edwards murdered at his home by an unknown assassin. The motive is robbery and Edwards had deposited his money in the bank, leaving only his lies exposed.
Train dispatchers faced timing issues as Nevada personnel delayed securing the needed rates to adjust schedules for the football game at Town City. The Northwestern also could not finalize plans in time, causing wait periods for transport arrangements.
Professor M. B. McCulloch accepts a position in Washington D C and will depart January 1. He will join the Bureau of Industry. the departure is noted as a valuable gain for the farm crops department.
R. H. Crouse of Dike and Merritt Greene Jr. of Marshalltown were among alumni who came back to join the excursion to Iowa City.
A Boone county home belonging to William Rea was burned Thursday night. The blaze started from a defective fire and was detected around midnight. Insurance coverage was small.
S M McHose of Nevada had a narrow escape from being buried when sliding clay at a tile factory. He avoided serious injury during the incident.
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