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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1893

Page

2

Republican Ticket list for state and local offices

Framed as a party slate listing candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Judge Superior Court Superintendent of Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and other county offices. Names include FRANK D. JACKSON WARREN S. DUNGAN GORIRP 8 ROBINSON HENRY SABIN JOHN W. LUKE B. P. BREPSANN A. L. STUNTZ T. J. MITCER O. G. ASHFORD J. F. REEP J.B. SEAN 4 8. APLIN M.C. ALLEN.

Frank D. Jackson Lient Warren S. Dungan Girrorp Robinson Henry Sabin John W. Luke B. P. Brepsann A. L. Stuntz T. J. Mitcerodenee O. G. Ashford J. F. Reep J.B. Sean Aplin M.C. Allen

Nebraska Democrats Uphold Silver Stand Amid Post Office Appetite

The Dubuque Telegraph, a Democratic free silver paper, comments on the Nebraska Democratic convention’s rejection of Bryan and asserts no falling off in silver sentiment there while noting a notable rise in interest in post office patronage.

Dubuque Nebraska Bryan

Springfield runner breaks mile record at Hampden Park

H. C. Taylor of Springfield Mass. lowered the mile world record at Hampden Park last Thursday to 2 01 3 5 from a standing start, beating Windle’s 1892 mark. The race splits show 22, 1 02, 1 30 3 5, 2 01 3 5. E A McDuffee and James Clark also lowered tandem flying start record from 2 05 3 5 to 2 01 1 5 at the same event.

H. C. Taylor Springfield Mass Hampden Park Mass Windle E. A. McDuffee James Clark

Bannon Family of Eight Brothers Produces Local Baseball Talent

Jimmy Bannon signed to play with the Bostons next year and hails from Saugus with eight brothers, all skilled in baseball. Six brothers once played for Lynn Electrics, while Tim and Tom Bannon formed a twin battery. The roster spread across the field as a family reunion on display.

Jimmy Bannon Bostons Saugus Electrics Lynn A Wan Bannon Battery Tim Tom

Devastating Gulf Storm Hits Louisiana Coasts and Islands

A severe gulf of mexico storm lashes Louisiana coast and nearby islands with 75 to 100 mph winds and 15 to 20 foot waves. The disaster causes widespread loss of life and property, with estimates exceeding 2500, and leaves many residents, including numerous Black communities, in dire need as winter approaches.

Gulf of Mexico Louisana

Jackson defends pension aid at Independence Republican meeting

In Independence, Hon. Frank D. Jackson explains he assisted a union soldier’s pension, denies moral wrongdoing, and admits an error of judgment. He credits government reinstatement and two secretary of state elections as proof of his innocence, inviting public scrutiny by Iowa voters.

Independence Frank D. Jackson Pension Bureau Interior Department Iowa Lowa

Sheriff Sale Notice in Story County Iowa 1893

By special execution from the Story County District Court a sale is ordered of Jesse F Gossard and Alice B Gossard’s interest in the south half of the northwest quarter and northwest quarter of the northwest quarter in section 32 township 83 north range 24 west. The sale is set for November 4, 1893 at 11 a.m. at the Nevada courthouse front steps, for cash to satisfy a debt of 2226.45 plus 62.25 attorney fee and 13.20 costs, with 7 percent interest. Sheriff QO. G. Ashford of Story County announces the notice dated October 2, 1893.

District Court State of Iowa Story County William McGrath Mary McGrath Jesse F.gossard Alice B. Gossard North West St. P. m Fifth Principal Meridian Jesse F. Gossard Alice B Gossard Nevada QO. G. Ashford

Proposals Open for Story County Poor Farm Steward

Sealed proposals will be received at the County Auditor's office in Nevada Iowa to fill the position of steward of the Story county Poor Farm for one year starting March 1 1894. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals by order of the Board of Supervisors A P Kine County Auditor Dated Revell Iowa Oct 11 93. 25-2

Nevada Iowa Story County Board of Supervisors A. P. Kine Revell

Story City Academy Opens First Term Under Encouraging Circumstances

Story City Academy began its first term Monday amid encouraging conditions. Miss Mabel Ferguson of Howard township visited Story City guests Miss Sarah Boyd. A southbound flyer was delayed by an attempted wreck near Rolfe. a tie was laid but engine cleared it with no damage. The Iowa Central railroad plans moving stockyards about 200 yards east to aid rapid town growth.

Story City Herald Story City Academy Mabel Ferguson Howard Township Sarah Boyd Rolfe Story City Iowa Central Railroad

Outlay of time saves snow blocked roads this winter

Farmers are urged to spend an hour cutting weeds along road sides to prevent snow blockages. A 32nd Iowa Infantry reunion was held at Ft. Dodge with companies organized in Story and Hardin counties. Rev. Elliott continues a well attended series of Christian church meetings in the city.

Zearing 32Nd Lowa Infantry Ft. Dodge Story County Hardin County Elliott Christian Church

funeral of Ed's baby attended by A G Raynes in Ames

A G Raynes attended the funeral of his brother Eds baby in Ames Sunday. Mr Edward Johnson of Cambridge filled the Congregational church pulpit last Sunday in Slater. Mr Frank Comstock and Mrs Marie Erickson were married near Kelley last Friday. The new station on the C M St P R R between Verry and Woodward opened with Mr Cochran as first agent. Mr A Fread and family left last Monday for New Virginia Iowa to visit relatives and then plan to go to San Jose California next week.

Slater News A. G. Raynes Ed’s Ames Verry Woodward Bouton Cochran A. Fread New Virginia San Jose California Mr. Fread Edward Johnson Cambridge Congregational Church Slater Frank Comstock Marie Erickson Kelley

Local visitors and church dedication mark a quiet Cambridge week

John Haverly Simon Stratton and Al Lee visited Ames with Nevada visitors staking grade lines for Skunk River ditch. The Elwell M E church was dedicated with Rev A L Curtis delivering Christ text. Local changes include Gillespie selling his grocery to McNeal and Alderman and Smith & Son moving to a new room.

Cambridge Press John Haverly Simon Stratton Ames al Lee Nevada Skunk M. E Elwell A. L. Curtis Circuit Christ Burg

Clipper Late This Week and Local News Notes

The Clipper is late this week with notes from Chicago visits by the publisher and guests. Local reports mention a serious accident to Mr Clare Baldwin’s son, repainted Brethren church, hay fire losses, and travel to Chicago by several residents. Supt Reed’s annual report filing is praised as a county leadership achievement.

Chicago

Kegley Branch Moves Stock to Don How’s Store

Correspondence notes a stock of general merchandise moved from Story City into Don How’s new store, promising greater town convenience and growth. Also mentions John Stevens recovering from a wound with one arm lost, Oscar and Clint Johnson returning from Palo Alto county, and Mrs. Clara Butler plus son traveling to Aledo.

Story City Donhow John Stevens

Reverend Hester Preaches at Keltner School House October 22

Frost colors the creek and river foliage as autumn paints the area. Rev. Thomas will preach at the Keltner school house Sunday October 15 at 11 AM. Rev. J. K. Hester will preach at 3 PM on October 22. Lou Tillotson has moved into the new farmhouse. Oscar Litehard has left for Oklahoma.

Thomas Keltner Oscar Litehard Oklahoma Brown Illinois Lis Donney J. K. Hester Lou Tillotson Keltner School

Kelley for business everybody on the move

Local brief notes Wilbur Kelley and others are on the move with business and travel. E Barnes departed Tuesday for the Dakotas. J W Lytle visits the World's Fair city this week as a local man. Frank Gerbracht attends the fair and plans to bring home a New Jersey companion. Families from town journey to Oklahoma and Colorado on trips. William Johnson visits from Fort Benton Mont. Foster visited the county seat. John Roney heads to Chicago.

J. W. Lytle Joe Frank Gerbracht New Jersey Frank Wej

Local Highlights From Ames Area Visitants and Daily Life

Mr and Mrs Robert Young of southwest of Ames visited the Foster family Sunday Agent Tanner of Crocker saw his best girl again Sunday evening John Frees has a new barn under construction boosting local improvements Mrs J M Stark has gradually recovered enough to enjoy a buggy ride daily for the past week Mr Wortman entertained relatives from Ames last week Miss Willamette Gossard teaching east of Ames spent Sunday at her home nearby Very warm weather for the season may spoil corn as some are already gathering Cora near ready to harvest a twelve year old girl of Tom Tessdall died early Monday funeral held in the Baptist church Tuesday and interment followed at the cemetery near Slater

Agent Tanner Crocker John Frees J. M. Stark Tom Tesdall Baptist Slater

College Notes From Ames Church and Conference Week

College notes describe rapid occupancy of a new building, fall field day, receptions, and sermons. It covers student activities at Ames, a reception by Miss Chambers, the Heywood concert, and the U S annual conference of the United Brethren in Christ hosted by Ames with a detailed program and upcoming Harvest Home events.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union National Bank AMBS W.M. Greeory E.R. Chamberlain Cashier Atlas National Bank Third National Bank New York Valley National Bank Des Moines Story County Bank Parley Sheldon B. J. Sheldern J. A. Fitchpatrick Owners of Story Co Abstract Books Smith & Son Read’s Market Kenneth Whitaker Regulator Main Ames, Iowa Illinois Central Central Station 19Th Street and Park Row Like St the Intelligencer K. Wilson, Publishers Bicycle Records Base Sheriffs Sale State OF Iowa J. F. Gillespie Messrs. McNeal Alderman Grace Dyer Isaac Walker Hot Springs Thomas Roberts Collins Clipper L. D. Ozman Wyatt Carr U. S Maxwell Tribune Clare Baldwin Br. Hatcher Chas. John Chas. Webb Col. Scott Mary Avis Ewing C. A. Wood Wood Gothrop la Fayette Indiana Anna Beatty Emma Silliman R.J. Silliman Clarence H. Wise Cedar Falls Reed Roe Kegley Branch Oscar Clint Johnson Palo Alto County Wm. Johnson Atlanta Clara Butler Aledo James Noble Scott Kegley Nels Jacobsons E. Barnes The Dakotas Mr. P. Raff Mary Jennie Raff Albert Vanile Charley France Raff John Palmatier Colorado William Johnson Fort Benton Mont E. Foster John Roney Ames Prug CO Bigelow & Smith’s Ames Drug Co Robert Young South West of Ames College Notes Prof Pommel Missionary Circle Y. W Flora Wilson P. E. O. Society Heywood Mary Safford Sioux City Dysinger Carthage College Chas. Stearn Miles Corner Tenth and Lincoln Avenue Oak Park I. A.C Kent United Brethren In Christ Missionary Board Meeting E. M. Jones Bishop Hott Directors of Preachers Aid Society D. R. Miller Dayton Ohio Preachers Aid Society Ames Union Beardshear Funkhouser F. H. Neff L. H. Cook Bish U. B Kev. Clark Resources U.S Treasury National Bank County of Story E. R. Chamberlain G. A. Underwood W. M. Greeley L. Stevens Daniel McCarthy Board of Supervisors of Laws J. B. Shaw R. W. Liddle John Johnson Nevada Township City of Cher Collins Theomy Franklin Hughes Howard Jason Grant Whitney Creek Frank Hill LaFayette Amlaund Lincoln Golly Milford Chas Simeon Meu New Albany John Nilan Palestine Hatfield Riehland Olena Sherman Ellicott Union Grafton Washington Harry Kels Warren John Peck Nevada City Ed Ward FC Metall John R Lyman Ee Zwirling PSO Norris Ballou J Armatrong John Koons Ison Geo P James Hiram Taylor H J Garlock Johnson EG Richardson L McKim E Bates Mnell Daniel Allard Peterson Cal Giddings John Riddlesbury R John Briges N T P Worsley J M Hawthorn J. G. Shaw Attest A Orange Judd Inteliiencer Nees Ware Hamilton & Co F. Martin Russell & Erwin BiNgHam & Co Adams Bros
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