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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1879
Page
8
Advert shows Muns boots for 185 dollars and other boot brands at McCune Bros. The store boasts the only complete boot stock in town and occupies the Booth building next to Thayers. Political notices rail against resumption and campaign antics with mentions of Colo and Nevada stumpers.
A notice reports an increase in transient visitors to our city last week. It notes their stay was brief and mentions local merchants McCune Bros selling better goods for less in Story county. It also states Rev. D. D. Proper will preach at the Baptist Church both morning and evening on Sabbath.
The text notes Watson, a billiardist artist, has departed and Lar son Bros. claim he has no further interest or debts tied to the local billiard saloon. It mentions city council plans to buy a fire engine and ladder truck, and reports opera hall walls rising with finish expected by Christmas despite bad weather.
McCune Bros showcases a wide selection of winter handwear including durable gloves and cozy mittens. Shoppers can compare styles from rugged outdoor options to refined dress pairs and find seasonal sales on top brands.
Inptax Creek hints at self redemption this fall while Collins and Union expect large majorities. Franklin Washington and Palestine townships gain momentum as their activity pressures the opposition to retreat, signaling a shifting political landscape.
George B Kooser of Milford Township presents specimens from his young orchard including Golden Russets, Ben Davis, Wine Sap, Tolman Sweets, Owles Genet, Northern Spy and more. He notes they are large, well flavored and reflect Story County’s fruit potential for future years.
A course of Scientific Lectures will be given at the Congregational church commencing next Tuesday evening October 7. Lecturers W T Gannon M D and Prof Browne of Chicago bring a distinguished reputation. They will present Anthropology with illustrations models and a cabinet of art. All are invited to attend the introductory lecture.
Mrs Joan Scorr of Nevada Sept 29 defends press coverage and explains her hearing on Sept 26 that P I Porter won a first premium for butter. She quotes a judge denying the claim that Porter’s butter was best and says only one package, Porter’s rolf butter, was shown.
The Davenport Pump Company's spokesman visited the city to press Prof. Macomber and Chambers Lightning Rod Company interests. He urged Macomber to retract criticism in the quarterly on Chambers patent lightning rod. Macomber refused, and the visitor returned to Davenport with threats of libel actions looming against the Late Register.
Clerk Smith issued marriage licenses in September to Henry Shuler and Mary John, David M. Harrison and Martha M. Spencer, O N Rouge and Jennie Tegland, R B Eatherton and M B McClure, Frank Pawth and Lucy Stephenson, Charles M. Soper and Ella Underwood, Thomas Roland and Ida McClure, Henry Nelson and Amelia H. Paterson, W H Smith and Susie Wood, S S Furnas and Mary A Famulener, Geo Hawkins and Sarah C. Wood, Homer S. Selorer and Jennie Lee.
The October 1879 outlook predicts generally pleasant conditions with multiple storm passages on several dates. Warmer spells expected around the 4th 11th 19th 23rd 26th and cooler days near the 8th 12th 16th 22nd 24th 30th with variable winds and aurora activity on several early dates.
Last week Thursday and Friday the Soldiers of Story County held a reunion at Nevada. Attendance was light due to pleasant weather and work. The elected officers include Col. John Scott Lt Col H H Boyes Major S P O'Brien Adjt H R Boyd Q M T C McCall Chaplin Rev E B R Mills Sergeant-Major Ben Brenneman Commissary Sergeant I L Smith Fife-Major A C Hail Drum Major Geo Pitsor Surgeon Dr A Patton Assistant Surgeon Dr P W Farrar Assistant Surgeon Dr J M Brown. The next reunion was set for the last weeks of August 1980.
Cyrus E Turner’s residence was entered by burglars who escaped before stealing. Mrs Turner awoke her son Clyde and lowered him to safety with a bed quilt to fetch help as the house was empty upstairs. The thieves fled without plunder, praised for calm handling of the situation.
Graduates of the Agricultural College do not remain on the farm but become manufacturers merchants lawyers doctors and ministers. They bring practical thrift to towns and inspire rural districts with increased social exchange reducing the distance between town and country life over time.
Farmers weigh options for next year’s pig crop choosing between fattening sows that had pigs this season and retaining proven breeders. The piece argues to save good breeding sows rather than cull them, noting safer suckling and stronger future litters, with price of a well tried sow viewed as small compared to thrifty annual litters.
The list for Fairview School District No. 7 Washington Tp includes Carrie MecFarlane Bessie Kercheval Gertie Deyo Jennie Raff Blanch French George French Lettie Deyo Nellie Lyman Hattie Lyman Lizzie McFarlane Eddie McFarlane Anna McFarlane George McFarlane Christian Johnston James Johnston Eddie Johnston Freddie Johnston Christena Olson George Olson Freddie Mosier Willie Peterson Art MacCarthy Clara Rovenfeld Charlie Peterson Eden Watt Maggie Watt Clare Watt Willie Wiltse Jennie Wiltse Anna Belle Pinch Dee Finch and A 8 Kercheval Edwin Bul lock Homer Kercheval Hitstaff Maggie Palmatier Nellie Kercheval. Term begins 1879 ends Sept 1 1879 with one month vacation. E N Wilrss Teacher.
At a Monday meeting the council defers a tax rebate claim by W If Cote on 33 acres within the city for 1872 to 1877 totaling 18.92, and tables a sidewalk petition on Doug las Street. The mayor and recorder may buy a chemical engine and hook and ladder truck for up to 1100, bills are allowed, and the foot of Bornhill will be filled rather than bridged after a general review.
The village reports several shifts including W. C. Stevens selling over 40 acres and a dwelling to Ecker from Steuben County New York, and planning new construction. Lewis Hermanson sells to John Brows, Shields and Fuller buy cattle, Aleck Freeland’s team drives a load of cabs, and land dispute talks resume after Surveyor Mitchell's visit. Three Roney children have died recently and M C and Joe Colt show intermittent illness.
The Grant Town Republican caucus will convene October 4 1879 at 4 PM in the Enterprise School House to nominate town officers by the committee order.
The Davenport Gazette Agricultural Department reports a busy period for fall work and county fair prep. It praises Story County livestock, horse importations from France, and butter quality while predicting good fair turnout and strong Republican support, with wired town meetings set across multiple townships.
Patent medicine ad extols O and C's Pills as the best in the world for cleansing the system purifying the blood and regulating the liver and bowels They claim to correct bilious disorders and will not gripe Bold by Van Valkenburgh and Co.
The Circuit Court of Story County Iowa appointed on September 26 1879 Jay A McFarland administrator of the estate of Avna Grabs deceased. All indebted parties must pay the administrator and any claims must be presented to the court for allowance by Sept 25 1879.
A. B. Foote and all interested parties are notified that the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 8, township 82 north, range 24 west, was sold for 1875 taxes and bid in by N. A. Rainbolt who holds the certificate. Redemption must occur within ninety days from service or a deed will be issued. N. A. Rainbolt, holder.
Tom Hamilton executor and all interested parties are notified that the undivided half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 36 township 82 north range 21 west fifth principal meridian Iowa was sold for 1875 taxes. N A Rainbow bolt bid the whole and received a certificate of purchase. Redemption from avid sale must be made within N A Rammepez.
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