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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1891
Page
3
Fragmentary timetable shows Atlantic Express 8 Denver Limited 6 Omaha Express and various Freight Way lines. Entries list accommodations and freight numbers with unclear captain abbreviations and times including a 6:00 P.M. reference.
I L Smith of Nevada was in town and many residents and visitors are noted. Names include Clarence Spaulding Prof Coddington Munn Ives Rainbolt Johnston Needham Raynor Reingheim Lockridge Santee Howe Jones Booth Kegley Boardman Morris Spence Emm Chamberlain M L Mauser Burleigh Kendall Wakefield Winnie Hamilton Smith Wells Perkins J L Perkins and Mrs Bennett among others. Attendees visit concerts church events travel to Des Moines Denver Rushville and Kansas locations with several planning moves and family visits.
Mrs. E. Wheeler returns home from Northern Iowa visit. Mrs. Lou Bosworth comes back from Boone. J. J. Grove relocates family to the Corn Palace for rest. Henry May views Ames improvements. Mrs. Rosetta Simmons ill for ten days south of town. H. L. Munn family occupy a new northside residence. Elder Dow and Elder Walters hold meetings in Stuart Iowa this week.
Grove offers jelly tumblers and a wide grocery line while Adams Bros reports fresh fruit jars and maple syrup stock. Local lumber and shingles from E 8 Downs and Munns Lumber Yard promoted with prices, plus silks, umbrellas, watches, boots, and lamp lines from area merchants. Recitals by Miss Chapman at the college are announced with admission. election day church dinner noted. readership urged to report missing paper copies.
Geo Cameron announces a full supply of No 1 hand made brick at his kiln located 50 yards west of the Clear Creek tile works. The notice highlights ready-for-sale stock and convenient local access for builders and contractors in the area.
M and A J Sweeneys showcase new millinery and Pattern Hats. Democratic rally planned in Des Moines on October 18 with Generals Palmer and Black expected. Barn fire near Miller. recitals by Miss Chapman in college Friday. Sunday School Convention at East Church on October 4 with J A Kerr and Ezra Wood present. A Wright promotes the Review of Reviews in Grinnell.
G A Underwood dominates fairs with first premiums in cattle and a sale on October 20th promising premium stock. Also notes quality goods from Hamilton & Co and Baker’s silverware, along with tobacco and short horn calves offered at the event. Church services at Enterprise school house October 11th at 2:30 PM led by Rev. Ford followed by river baptisms.
G A Underwood will sell at public auction Tuesday October 20 at 1 o clock his herd of short horn cattle cows heifers calves and bulls and a lot of horses and colts at his barn in Ames Iowa See bills We note the finishing of Mrs W S Bradleys new house and wish her happiness in it.
An old notice offers a 25 percent cash discount on wallpaper and borders to clear stock. Also appears farm sales notices by George Underwood and George Kelley with details of cattle horses and dates in October 1891. A stray yearling heifer report and a death in the community are noted alongside weather and local farming notes.
Lou Bosworth resigns as agent for American Express in Ames and Henry Raynor assumes the post. Raynor will handle questions amicably and will operate from the store with Mrs. Bradley.
Charley Glidden faces a Monday morning opening delay as tools arrive late. He aims to be ready to serve customers next Monday Oct 11 91 with help from Harry Fleming. Empire Mill Flour car arrived, offering White Lily Beauty of the West Crosby's Best and Lord's Best flour in special ten lot pricing.
L M Bosworth druggist urges keeping CuBER COUGH CURE on hand for sudden emergencies like croup or whooping cough. He warns these illnesses may strike unexpectedly and urges readiness for a quick remedy.
The Review of Reviews earns high praise as a solid and valuable magazine not a cheap reprint. Albert Shaw, its American editor, is highlighted as a standout young American writer recognized globally. The publication is deemed established and necessary, with St George A Gates of Iowa College endorsing it strongly.
A Des Moines event promises a big political demonstration on Wednesday October 14 1891 with a corn parade of floats and wagons in the afternoon and torched marching clubs at night. Speakers include Ex-Congressman Gaff West Virginia Ex-Supreme Assistant Postmaster General J S Clarkson Iowa and several ex-governors of Iowa.
J L Dana and A L Stuntz visit Enter prise school house Grant township Thursday October 8. T C McCall and A L Stuntz at Gil pert Station Friday October 9. Ole O Roe and H E Myrah at Mc Calisburg Saturday October 10. W O Payne and Geo W Dyer at Huxley Saturday October 10. J F Reed at Vandusen school house Sherman township Saturday October 10. Hon J A Lyons State Auditor at Cambridge Tuesday October 13.
A notice touts the Gar land coal parlor stove as the handsomest and best, urging readers to call and see them before buying at Bingham & Co. A concert for the Congregational church in Slater Iowa is planned for next Saturday evening with participants from the college and local helpers. Building work remains slow as steel girders from Pittsburg are delayed but hoped to arrive soon and trigger active work next week.
Druggist talks up Krause's German Oil sold as an external remedy for bronchitis neuralgia and lung troubles. Des Moines vendor reports a booster claims quick relief and praises the product as the poor man's friend at twenty five cents a bottle. A Republican rally in Boone on October 13 features Hull and Goff with addresses in the afternoon and evening sessions.
County Auditor invites sealed proposals to fill the Steward position at the Story County Poor Farm for one year starting March 1, 1892. Proposals due by noon November 10, 1891, per Board of Supervisors order. Amelia H. St. John, visiting Tama City, Iowa, traces birthplace to Connecticut 1809 and migration to Illinois. notes on family and descendants.
The report notes painting completed on the main building and improved fire department equipment distribution. The Physical Laboratory work under Professor Heiner nears completion. Y M C A Sabbath evening led by Mrs Owens drew a large crowd. Winter agriculture course applications surpass 100. Plans include running water pipes to all farm buildings and a new greenhouse next year. Baseball at Webster City 8 to 0 for the I A C. Experimental stations’ work praised. misused fire escapes noted. Hats caps and personal effects must be claimed at the greenhouse as grape season ends and items may be sold at auction.
The History Club meets next Tuesday with Miss Mary Johnston. A young Christian Endeavor group formed recently. The college museum adds marine specimens for visitors. Miss Mary Goldsmith reopens her dress shop October 15, 1891. Mann Park Lumber Yard builds an office to showcase prices. G. F. Hannegan reports large Blue Peerless potatoes. Mrs. W. D. Templin dies at 55 after illness. funeral at Fifth Ward Methodist Church with family condolences from Mrs. J. S. Odendahl and Nan Templin.
A number one brood at a low price and on reasonable terms. A good work animal offered by Carlos Howe, south of Ontario. Two weeks.
The Ames audience enjoyed a piano lecture recital featuring Mr. Jones who demonstrated mastery and genius on the instrument. Miss Chambers sang Little Boy Blue as an encore while Mr. Backus supported with graceful accompaniment. the talk covered the composer biography and style, attracting a solid crowd despite bad weather.
John Butler starts tile business and Frank Terpany moves into T Henryson residence. White Caps beat home club 34 to 27. J Blakeslee sick list. B Grinde of Thor visited for weeks. Joe Anderson hit by ball breaking nose near eye. Betel church dedication attended by visiting ministers. Miss Katie Boyd active. Dr Thompson moved into City Bakery rooms. John Nordskog opens grocery in former Shockley building. W D Gandrup in Chicago on business. Nels Nelson adds to home. Citizens visit Ottumwa coal palace. Story City lacks a factory. Lawyer Dyer of Nevada in city. Catarrh claim detailed with Hall’s Catarrh Cure promotion.
A local editorial argues for the town to borrow funds in advance to build a water system including a tank tower and steam pump. It notes gradual expansion is normal and urges residents to approve the plan so they may connect for free water, stressing progress and proactive planning.
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Our Fall and Winter goods are in and we invite all our old customers and many new ones to inspect our assortment. We have many articles to mention and promise reasonably priced merchandise. Respectfully. Biextow & Smith.
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