01 Oct 1885
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1885
Page
1
Local notices from The Intelligencer include market briefings and social updates. Names such as Charles Barroll, Grinnell, Mrs. Knapp, Cal Giddings, and the Ward and Ward families appear amid posts about postmasters, traveling circus, millinery sales, and new dress goods.
Mr Neff, a Belle Plain native, died after being struck by a train near Ontario while coupling cars. He was 26, leaving a wife and two young children. Masons escorted the body to the train and funeral rites follow in Ames.
Sam Zenor former Ames citizen runs as Republican Sheriff candidate in Boone County. Elsie Decker accompanied Dr. Richmond to Dakota has returned to civilization. K W Brown advertises sales of coats vests hats and cheap fabrics at the local store. Andrew Scott and family depart to St Lawrence Dakota for prairie exploration.
The article notes Mr. Hodgkins produced over 20 bushels from 6 rods of ground with Burbank Seedling potatoes described as the largest and finest yet seen this year.
The record fixes errors in the tax levy table, noting Milford's levy shows 4 instead of 5 and Nevada township 64 instead of 64. Rev. Mr. Cozizr, Presiding Elder, visited Ames and agreed to keep the pulpit vacant temporarily until Rev. Everly’s appeal is heard. Mr. McGuire will be reassigned to another station.
Citizens recount the defeat of Daniel McCarthy in the Sen atorial Convention at Nevada. They praise his virtues and party service while noting Col. John Scott gains, and describe the convention process, ballots, and support for Scott including delegates and a public rally featuring J. W. Maxwell and J. Dolliver.
W E Gamble leaves for medical studies in Iowa City. J McGrath spends Sunday away from college. Miss Barrett of Dunlap visits her sister. Mr and Mrs Noble visit from Des Moines. Ill health forces E M Sherman and F L Chamberlain to pause studies. Graves' team enjoys a runaway with flour wagon. no damage. Band performs at J P Dolliver speech. Sophs and Freshmen crush Juniors and Seniors 21 to 12 in a ball game. Webster family entertains at Baptist Church with praised violin. Chicago gentleman visits residents employing Faith Cure with limited results. B F completes a handsome brick residence with modern conveniences.
Nevada and Kelley columns report a flurry of activity with schoolhouse work, new stores and hires, public meetings, visits from relatives, and community events. Residents plan sales, lectures, and caucuses while weather allows haying and farming tasks. several out-of-town visitors are noted and local schools prepare for the new term.
My stock of Clothing and Furnishing Goods is now complete in fine Suits extra Scotch Tweeds English and American Worsteds all grades of Cassimere all Wool goods I have an extra selection Furnishing Goods suitable for all tastes an elegant line Prices the very lowest 100 doz Gloves and Mittens at prices that absolutely
Mrs. Mary A. Daiies of Tunkhannock Pennsylvania suffered six years with asthma and bronchitis. Doctors offered no relief until October when she used Dr Kings New Discovery. She improved rapidly and recovered completely, gaining weight. Free trials at J. H. Pickett & Co Palace Drug Store with large bottles priced at 1.00.
Sealed bids will be received by the School Board of the Ind. School District of Ames Iowa until Oct 12 85 for one hundred tons of coal more or less as may be wanted by the District delivered at the School House. Bids must specify coal quality and price. Board reserves right to reject any and all bids. M Soper Sec.
A. ExsLAND County Supervisor announces a bidding event on Saturday October 10 at 10 a.m. to let a ditching and grading job to the lowest responsible bidder in Palestine Two.
Ground bids set for Saturday October 10 at 2 o clock between sections 81 and 32 and at 4 o clock between sections 32 and 33 in Washington Township. A. Ersland, Co. Supervisor, announces lowest responsible bidder selection for grading work.
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