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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1886
Page
3
Partial OCR shows a list of train times and routes including Going West on Pacific Express and Atlantic Express, Going South, with multiple arrival and departure times such as 1:40 AM and 6:45 AM. Obscured context suggests a timetable page snippet.
A local notice fixed rates for business briefs at ten cents per line weekly, with a five cent per line rate if continued, and a new head of Business Brevities to be billed at five cents per line. No variation from these rates except by a yearly contract.
The Intelligencer announces a low advance price and new founts of type and wedding stationery including letter and note heads. It invites Jon Work and the public to inspect styles and prices, noting upcoming weddings and bargain rates likely to rise soon.
Friday at the Congregational Church a school contest featured monosyllabic spelling and a dismissals after a lively hour. Ella Morris's school earned prizes at the county fair with six exhibits led by Jennie Gerrard Dora Lawson and Willie Allen. Mr. C E Taylor showed a Fort Alamo bullet from 1876 and noted the battle where 81 Texans faced 8000 Mexicans. Court notes include Corkins v Partridge 250 to plaintiff Keziah McCarthy mortgage case dismissed and Mary E Little v James Little divorce granted. Judge Miracle's last Story County term prompted bar resolutions.
Hon Witt CumBack spoke to a very large audience at Opera Hall on Sunday evening about Christianity and its impact on humanity as a civilizing force. The hall was densely packed and the speech drew close attention though it offered many generalities rather than clear exposition. CumBack did not fully rise to his text.
Prof Chevalier leads a winter course offering four lectures and two musical entertainments in Ames tickets priced at 2.00 dollars each. About 175 tickets are needed for assurance with half already sold and organizers seek strong public support for generous encouragement.
W F Beyer of Garretsville Ohio reports a remedy claim for Papillon Cure curing a long standing throat and cough ailment. An accident in the west yards injures gate tender Charley Brooks after several car trucks left a track switch. Brooks returns to duty.
A collage of local promotions and political reminders in Ames and Nevada. Items include speeches by Gov Stone and Gen Geddes, Democratic and Republican notices, sales offers at Hamilton Co and Tilden’s, clothing and millinery promotions, household goods, and property for sale in Ames with cash or credit terms.
Ben Blankets are guaranteed bargains at Tilden's with emphasis on low prices. Cabinet photographs priced at $3.50 per dozen available through N. G. Cook's catalog or storefront.
The Dorcas Society stages She Stoops to Conquer at Opera Hall on October 22 and 23. The play has long been a staple of theatre, first staged at Covent Garden on March 15 1773. Bottom prices on blankets advertised. State Master Workman M L Wheat delayed en route to lecture next Tuesday evening. Posters note the event. New stock of sample cloths for tailor made suits and overcoats from Geo G Tilden.
Frost and Snow. All Cid and New Customers wanting Hard Coal can have their orders filled at once by calling at the Lumber Office. Beverly will sell Squaw Creek Coal in large or small quantities delivered. We invite everybody to call and see our Fall and Winter selections of Dry Goods and clothing.
The W C T U announces an oyster supper on Friday evening October 8. Supper will be served in the M E Church from 6 to 10 o clock.
A Bard of Hope teachers meeting will be held at Mrs. Dr. Meredith's Saturday evening October 9 at 7 o'clock. It is earnestly hoped every teacher will attend.
Hon Dan Campbell, noted Iowa politician and reformer, will address audiences at The Rink tonight. The invitation invites all classes to attend and hear him discuss his Democratic birth Greenback theory and Prohibitionist practice.
Neighbor Smith asks about bread and flour. Jones answers that the flour is White Lilly bought from Hamilton & Co. The notice also advertises two good houses for rent on the north side with cellars cisterns and ample well water in a dry time. George G. Tilden.
Due to heavy work, the new ad for Mr. and Mrs. Sisson cannot appear this issue. Readers are assured they can still obtain good goods at low prices from the Sissons.
Pigeon and Glass Ball Shoot will be held in Ames on Saturday October 16 1886 at 10 o clock a m under the auspices of J L Geddes Camp of Sons of Veterans Pigeons will be received by Howard McLain on and after October 10 for which 1 per dozen will be paid.
Local notices recount Mrs. Bradley's new delivery wagon offering free city deliveries. Other items include fundraising by M E Church ladies, a memo book lost near Ames, and a suffrage meeting at Mrs Rowena Stevens. Also reports of rail work, a near accident, temperance talks, and a wedding in Ames.
Mr S A Nourse of Ames and Miss Mary H Wynn were married at the bride’s parents home on October 6 at Iowa Agricultural College with few relatives present. The groom, a leading Ames merchant since 1882, and the bride, known for education and musical talent, received tokens from local merchants and college members before leaving for Chicago that evening.
The Sleepy Eye Herald reports Empire Mill Co captures first premium for flour at the state fair, highlighting Brown County Minnesota as producer of the best flour. The firm markets brands Fancy Patent White Lily Beauty Cream Strai ght Little Crow Garfield Golden Eagle Snow Flake Minnesota Choice and sells through Hamilton & Co as Ames Iowa agents.
An advertisement proclaims Scott's Emulsion as perfectly agreeable and increasing the potency of cod liver oil and hypophosphites. Leading physicians are cited as endorsing its marvelous curative powers for consumption scrofula chronic coughs and wasting diseases. Take no other.
Community notes report Mrs. Burnell known for Civil War hospital aid in Memphis and Vicksburg will speak at Opera Hall in Ames on Monday at 7:30. The item also lists residents traveling for meetings, health updates, and local social news across Ames and nearby towns.
The Ferguson Post G A R adopts resolutions mourning the death of comrade Joshua Harrison. They extend heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family, swear to record the sorrow, and order copies for the family and publication in the Nevada Watchman Nevada Representative and the Ames Intelligence.
A Western adventure book is praised as trustworthy by Generals Sheridan Hancock Merritt and others who served as scouts in Indian campaigns. Dan Linahan & Co claim strong sales and timely delivery to agents. The piece notes publishers’ frustration with inaccurate items from contributors and the editor’s reliance on sources.
The best on earth can truly be said of Griggs Glycerine Salve a safe speedy cure for cuts bruises burns wounds and all sores Also claims to cure piles tetter and eruptions Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded Only 2 cents Sold by J H Pickett Co Headache bilious disorders and constipation cured by St Patrick's Pills The most pleasant and effective physic in use Sold by H Westerman
H L Carrell Abstract notes Blair T L L Co transfers to G B LaSure lot 15 block 19 Ames George Wheeler to C E Wheeler lot 3 block 19 Ames Baldwin Maxwell to Jennie Mac Eal 5 and 6 block F Maxwell Treasurer Story County to E F a ag t nw ne 14 83 22 tax Decker J Ee Decker nw sw 12 84 24 wd 1200 b I E Phillips to T J Ross e net block Ag tons 13 I E to date off and ok ae and a block 10 Ames wd Lars R Larson to C lot 6 block 18 Wernlosten City wd Stephen Turkee Turk ington ne ne 10 54 ne we 2200
On September 22 1886 the Circuit Court of Story County Iowa appointed Gregory Executrix of the estate of Benjamin Frepory deceased all indebted persons must pay and those with claims present them to the court for settlement by September 22 1836 the executrix signs and seals the notice
The advertisement asserts there is no uncertainty about the remedy's effect for colic cholera and diarrhoea and promises relief after one or two doses. It notes the product is sold by H. Westerman.
A quip shows a little girl defining nervous as being in a hurry all over. The remark playfully contrasts childlike language with standard dictionary definitions.
Advertises Grand New Book HEROES of the PLAINS a history of Wild Bill Buffalo Bill Capt Jack Texas Jack California Joe Kit Carson White Beaver Gen Custer and other Western heroes. Endorsed by generals letters available free on application and favorable canvass reports. Agents earnest work with no money until sold. Write Dan Linahan Co Lovrs Mo.
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