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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1885
Page
8
Local Ames and Story County News Highlights
Mr. Charles Barroll spent four days in Ames this week. Mr. Grinnell takes charge of the Gilbert post office today. Various notices include new dress goods, theater talks, and social events. The Defeat of Mr. McCarthy is discussed with support for Col. Scott. A Nevada and Story County convention report covers delegates, ballots, and local political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barroll
Ames
Mr. Grinnell
Gilbert
McCarthy
Daniel McCarthy
Nevada
Story County
Dan McCarthy
John Scott
Agricultural College
Col
Scott
Boone
Intelligencer
Curtis A. Wood
Indian Creek
Representative, Monitor and Intelligencer
Lincoln
Sheldahl
Cana
Dana
Collins
J. W. Maxwell
Grant
Washington
Maxwell
Col. Scott
Jay A. King
Turner McLain
Abel Olson
T. J. Ross
Oleg Nelson
W. O. Payne
Ira Briley
Leigh Hunt
T. J. Miller
Chicago and Northwestern Time Card at Ames
Railroad timetable snippet shows Des Moines and Chicago Express and freight times with listed departures and arrivals. Passenger service includes Des Moines Des Moines via Hawarden routes and multiple daily trains, with notes about no other trains carrying passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawarden
Jones
Avent
Harness dealer Geo McGras on deck ready for orders
Geo McGras, a skilled mechanic, is ready to receive orders for harness saddles dies bridles whips and other goods in this line. He invites a share of public trade and is regarded as a capable workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. McGras
George
Miss Dix Millinery Store Opens for Saturday Sale
Mrs Harry Darner of Blue Springs Nebraska is noted in Ames and area. Ten head of young work horses eight head of spring calves and one fine yearling bull advertised. Mr and Mrs J C Mircuell Nevada visited friends. Father Waterman in poor health in Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diep
Harry Darner
Blue Springs
Neb
Darner
Ames
Vicinity
Salge
J.J. Keigley
J. C. Mircuell
Nevada
Geo. Wheeler
Father Waterman
Dakota
New Dress Flannels for Winter Suits from BieBeloow HuntinG
Advertising snippet shows BieBloom and Huntington offering new dress flannels in plain and plaid patterns described as ideal for warm winter suits. The short notice focuses on fabric options and retail branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bieeloow & Huntington
Merchants urged to clear boxes to curb city accidents
City officials urge merchants to remove dry goods boxes from storefronts to reduce accidents to horses hitched to posts and improve sidewalk flow. The note accompanies a general local update with several short notices about residents, trips, and shops.
Railroad death and political notice in Ames report
Mr. Geo. R. Neff died after being run over by a train while coupling cars near Ontario following a recreational trip from Belle Plain. The article also criticizes Ames Republicans led by W. M. Greeley over support for Mr. Nelson and endorses Cragg's testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Neff
Fairchild
Masons
M. C. Jones
Ready to Suit the Trade in New Patterns and Overcoats
We offer a full line of Worsteds and Cassimeres with an immense Fall and Winter Overcoat selection. A department inspection will prove satisfactory and pleasing to customers seeking stylish attire for the season.
Tuomas Bros Discount Sale Offer
We are selling out to Colorado and offer goods at wholesale prices with no entry cost. Save merchant profits of 10 to 40 cents on the dollar while shopping dry goods notions clothing gloves mittens boots and shoes. Come and secure a bargain at Tuomas Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Tuomas Bros
Ames Dress Goods Sale Invite and Prohibition Note
We invite Ames and vicinity ladies to view our Fall and Winter dress goods assortment Friday and Saturday. The display includes dress flannels tricots dress goods underwear and notions. Bierton Huntington and Epirox add a Prohibitionist warning about enforcing moral law against wife beating with a threat of action if husbands do not reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Bierton & Huntington
Mr. Epirox
Omission of G A R Department in New Prints and Laces
The text notes pressure on columns forces temporary omission of the G. A. R. Department while promising many new goods including prints ginghams embroideries laces ruchings and nations in Bree Low & H. order. The item highlights a bustling inventory and forthcoming offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Department
Bree Low
Straw Hats Offered At Clearout By K. W. Brown
K W Brown offers two to three dozen straw hats from last season at ten cents each. Prices ranged from fifty cents to one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.pi
Seedling Potatoes Noted for Size at Hodgkins Farm
We are indebted to Mr. Hodgkins for a peck of the Burbank Seedling Potatoes the largest potato we have seen this year. From 6 rods of ground he obtained over 20 bushels. They are magnificent in size and flesh.
Reunion of the 2nd Iowa Cavalry at Marshalltown
E Purvis of Ames and others from Iowa towns attended the regiment reunion in Marshalltown. The piece notes a typesetting error in tax levy figures affecting Milford and Nevada townships. Rev. Cozizz advised leaving Ames M E pulpit vacant temporarily while Everly’s appeal is heard. W A Hicks started a penmanship class at Devo schoolhouse. Mr Slicks praised as a master teacher and penman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Purvis
Ames
F. M. Coffelt
Ontario
J. M. Tanner
Kelley
Harry Boyes
W. A. Ballou
Nevada
H. F. Ferguson
Story City
2Nd
Iowa Cavalry
Marshalltown
Milford
Nevada Township
Mr. Cozizz
M. E. Church
Everly
McGuire
W. A. Hicks
Devo
Slicks
College Notes At Iowa City Trip And Freshmen Victory
W E gramble leaves for medical studies in Iowa City. J McGrath away from college Sunday. Miss Barrett of Dunlap visited with her sister. Mr and Mrs Noble of Des Moines spent Sunday at the college. E M Sherman and F L Chamberlain halt studies due to ill health. Graves team had a run away with flour wagon, no damage. Band provided music for J P Dolliver speech. Sophs and Freshmen beat Juniors and Seniors 21 to 12 in a much anticipated ball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. 4Ramble
Iowa City
J. McGrath
Miss Barrett
Dunlap
Mrs. Noble
Des Moines
E. M. Sherman
F. L. Chamberlain
Graves
J. P. Dolliver
Chevalier Demonstrates Circulation Under Microscope
The Ida County Pioneer notes Prof Chevalier at the Normal Institute showing frog blood circulation. A frog’s foot tissue under a microscope reveals arteries veins and capillaries with red cells moving single file. Dr Moorehead loaned the microscope and is thanked by teachers for the aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida County
Normal Institute
Chevalier
Moorehead
Webster Family Delights Baptist Church Audience With Violin
The Tux Webster family provided an enjoyable evening at the Baptist Church last Thursday. The elder Miss Webster dazzled with superb violin performances amid a grand musical program. Citizens eagerly welcome future appearances by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tux Webster
Miss Webster
A Gentleman of Chicago Visits City Praising Faith Cure
A Chicago gentleman visits the city promoting Faith Cure among invalids but reports no patient walking or abandoning crutches yet. The piece notes skepticism and mentions Mr B F Adams of Milford Two completing a brick residence with modern amenities. A daughter’s health is described as improved after faithful use of a medicine, praised as Ayer’s Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
City
B. F. Adams
Milford Two
Brown's Iron Bitters Emphasized as Reliable Family Medicine
A letter from A F Evans of Burrs Ferry Louisiana extols Brown's Iron Bitters as a virtue bringing strong family benefits. It notes the tonic's proven virtues and wide use, with nearly a million bottles sold annually by pharmacists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Evans
Burr’s Ferry
Clothing and Furnishings Stock Complete at Low Prices
The dealer offers a full stock of suits, tweeds, worsteds, cassimere and wool goods with an extra furnishing selection. Gloves and mittens total 100 dozen priced to defy competition. Call and see. K W Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Brown
Remarkable Escape A Life Saved By New Discovery
Mrs Mary A Dailey of Tunkhannock Pa suffered six years from asthma and bronchitis. A bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery released her relief at once and she quickly recovered, gaining weight. Free trial bottles offered at J H Pickett Co Palace Drug Store. large bottles one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Miller
Mary Needham
Gilbert
H. R. Boyd
C. W. Allen
John Swan
Swan, Karlson & Co
Sheffield
Story City
Matthew Bates
Butler
Moistre
Lars Dale
Colt
Ames
Dolliver
Mary A. Dailey
Tunkhannock
Dr. Kings
J. H. Pickett & Co
Palace
Palace Drug Store Ad Highlights Oils and Supplies
An advertisement urges customers to visit Palace Drug Store run by Pickett & Co for linseed oils castor oils lubricating oils axle grease turpentine window glass wall paper and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Drug Store
Pickett & CO
Not a Single Gray Hair
Mrs J R C of San Francisco writes she has no gray hair at fifty and shares a testimonial about Parker's Hair Balsam from New York claiming it restores color. The note says it is not a dye and is a reliable 50 cent dressing. Dr. Richmond returned Wednesday.
Coal bid notice from Ames district seeks 100 tons
Sealed bids will be received by the School Board of the Ind. School District of Ames Iowa until Oct 12 for one hundred tons of coal more or less as may be wanted by the District delivered at the School House. Bids must specify quality and price reserves the right to reject any or all bids. C. M. Sorer Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Ames
Iowa
C. M. Sorer
Auction Notice for Dichiney and Grading Work
I will be on the ground between sections eight and nine in Palestine Two on Saturday October 10 at 10 o clock a m to let a job of Ditching and Grading to the lowest responsible bidder A ERSLAND Co Supervisor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
A. Ersland
Trading to lowest bidder in Washington Township notice
On Saturday October 1 in Washington Township I will open bids between sections 31 and 32 at Lo'elock for a job of trading to the lowest responsible bidder and also between sections 32 and 33 at 4 o'clock for a job of trading to the A. ErsLanp Company Supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lo'elock
A. ErsLanp
Palace Drug Store Announces Coal Trade For Patrons
ThePalace Drug Store of Pickett and Co. states prescriptions are carefully compounded by a registered pharmacist and that they remain active in the coal trade. They offer the best coal at the lowest market price for good coal with Sureips and Cook as partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Drug Store
Pickett & Co
Sureips & Cook
Lamps Arrive in Ames from Chicago in Largest Line Yet
Pickett and Co. announce a shipment this week from Chicago presenting one of the largest and finest lamp lines ever brought to Ames. Visit to see the assortment firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett & Co
Chicago
Ames
Electric Bitters Promised As Universal Blood Purifier
Ad claims Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system regulator for ailments including liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases. Guarantees satisfaction or money back. Sold for fifty cents at Palace Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
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