Brumagin Matriarch Remembered In Ames Obituary
Mrs. Mary C Brumagin died at her Ames area home after five years of illness leaving a husband and four children. Born 1839 in Montgomery County New York she moved to Ames in 1867 and remained there. She joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at fifteen and lived a faithful life, loved for comfort and sympathy. Funeral held at the M E Church with Rev B F W Cozier, large crowd testified to esteem.
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Mary C. Brumagin
Miss i Little
Montgomery County
N. Y
Ames
John Bramagin
Lowa
Earth
Methodist Episcopal Church
Oine
M. E
B. F. W. Cozier
Boyne
Local Advertising Notes and Obituary Notices
A mixed page item describes local business notices with rates, small ads, and editorials on upcoming events. It reports Thomas Bros, Mrs. Ross, Rev. Wess, and other residents with brief notes on sales, purchases, and social visits. It records the death of Mr. William Gossard near Ames, detailing his age, family, and community impact.
School board tiles grounds to aid public health
Our School Board deserves thanks for tiling school grounds with eight inch and smaller tiles. The effort should promote health and lessen disease among children. Businessmen should advertise on business principles, as The Intelligencer reaches seven thousand readers weekly and dominates circulation in the area.
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Intelligencer
Ames
Italy
Boone
Neepham Woman Undergoes Operation in Chicago
Mr and Mrs W B Neepham of Gilbert travel to Chicago for Mrs Neepham to undergo tumor removal surgery with Dr Fairchild assisting. Wishing her relief and full recovery, the report notes the operation and hopeful outcome.
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W. B. Neepham
Gilbert
Chicago
Needham
Fairchild
Needle Incident Injures Mr Ferguson Foot
Mr D G Ferguson had a painful accident when a needle dropped by a visiting niece stuck into the carpet stood up. He stepped on it and the needle penetrated the ball of his foot nearly an inch. The operation was painful but successful and he will be confined for about a week.
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D.G. Ferguson
Mr. F
Party contrasts debt and treasury strength in Nevada gathering
Senator Allison and Col. Plummer spoke to a full Nevada audience last Thursday. Allison claimed the Democratic Administration has not paid a dollar of the national debt since taking office and that the treasury now holds $45 000 000 more than last March, a move seen as worsening hard times. Also noted was the forthcoming marriage at the bride's parents home of E E Whalen and Laura E McDowell with Rev Laidley officiating.
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Nevada
Allison
Col
Plummer
Democratic Party
R. McDowell
E. E. Whalen
Laura E. McDowell
Mr. Laidley
Ogden
Mrs Julia Ward Howe Lecture at Agricultural College
Mrs Julia Ward Howe spoke on Appearance Experience Influence to a large Sunday audience at the Agricultural College. The choir led The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Howe gave a reception afterward and many attendees greeted the distinguished visitor. The piece also criticizes the Students Farm Journal and notes its exchange with the Iowa Homestead at 1.50 a year.
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Julian Ward Howe
Agricultural College
Farm Journal
Iowa Homestead
Stulents’ Farm Journal
boot and clothing sale at thayer family visit weekender
E W SuHove and daughter Winnie of Cedar Rapids Iowa visited A H Thayer's family over the weekend. Also promoted are Thomas Bros closing out Boots Shoes Hats Caps Dry Goods and Clothing at wholesale prices with 10 to 40 percent profit claim.
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E. W. SuHove
Winnie
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
A.H. Thayer
Thomas Bros
Stolen or Strayed Colt Sought by R T Sisson
A three year old dark brown col t with a gray tail and white blaze face is missing. Any information on his whereabouts should be sent to R T Sisson.
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R. T. Sisson
Straw Hats Offered for Clearance at 10 Cents
K W Brown aims to close out two or three dozen Straw Hats left over from last season, originally worth 50 cents to $1.00. He notes Deputy U S Collector Walker from Marshalltown visited Ames on Monday for examinations in the interest of Uncle Samuel, suggesting a look into local barns and stables for the critter.
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Woo
K. W. Brown
W. Brown
Trim Walker
Marshalltown
U.S
Samuel
Walker
Ames
Retailers Offer Low Prices on Quality Goods Countywide
We are now receiving and selling at as low prices for the quality as can be bought at any house in the county. Please give us a call. M. & A. J. SWEENY.
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A. J. Sweeny
Mrs Taylor Visiting Taylor Family Over Weekend
Mrs Taylor wife of B F Taylor now employed by Mc Ginis visited C E Taylor and family on Saturday and Sunday returning home in Marshalltown Monday afternoon at 5 o clock passenger.
New Style Patterns Arrive Early for Fall Selections
Department rush continues as shop invites customers to come early and choose from the latest patterns. Patrons are urged to visit soon to view the newest designs and secure preferred choices.
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BieeLow & Huntington
Dress Makers Open Rooms in Ames Building
Mrs. Sheffield and Miss Crossen rent rooms in Mrs. Daniel's building for dress making. They invite the ladies of Ames and vicinity to visit. They offer cutting and fitting as specialties and claim experience to satisfy all tastes.
Clothing and Furnishings Specials Offer Wide Selection
My stock of Clothing and Furnishing Goods is now complete in fine Suits extra Scotch Tweeds English and American Worsteds all grades of Cassimere all Wool goods An extra selection Furnishing Goods suitable for all tastes an elegant line Prices the very lowest 100 doz Gloves and Mittens at prices that absolutely defy competition Call and see.
Band of Hope to entertain scholars at Reading Room
The Band of Hope teachers invite all scholars to a Saturday event at the Reading Room. Members under 12 meet 4 to 5 30 PM, older members 7 to 8 30 PM. Bring pennies to buy refreshments. Mrs C A Best Supt.
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Band of Hope
C. A. Best
Davis Social Hosted At Davis Residence In Ames
A pumpkin pie and ginger snap social was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Davis on Thursday evening October 22. Attendees were asked to gather at Congregational Church at 7 pm for free conveyance.
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John E. Davis
Congregational Church
R. M. Starr
Exposition Commissioner Clark Visits for Exhibit
Mr. F M Clark, commissioner general of the New Orleans Exposition, spent several days in the city last week. He aimed to secure an exhibit from our Agricultural College for the Exposition underway November 10, in connection with Iowa education. It is not known if the mission succeeded.
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Gilbeert
F. M. Barnes
Nevada
Sarah Barnes
Julia Ward Howe
D. G. Ferguson & Co
G. W. Sowers & Son
Grinnell
M. G. Branen
Sioux Rapids
Elias Gilbert
F. T. Wilson
L. Oliver
Needham
Chicago
F. B. Gilbert
Cambridge
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Parks
Roy Childs
Roy
M. A. Saunders
C. Osmondson
Des Moines
M. M. Mason
G. Rodearmel
Minneapolis
Frank Livingston
S. Helland
Helland
Michael
John Martsn
Wisconsin
Cook
John
Marvin
Cedarids
Jennie Nellis
Dakota City
Iowa
St. Jim
E. Scott
Kansas
King & Co
Cap
Our City
I. A.C
D. P. Wilson
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Leigh Hunt
Iowa Agricultural College
Northwestern
Vinton
Ames
The
Agricultural College
Commissioner of Agriculture
F. M. Clark
Department of the Gulf
Ellsworth Post
Grand Army
T. C. McCall
North
South
Frank Watson
Missouri
Mr. Whiting
Free Ride to Zenorville and Local Coal News
The article notes a complimentary ride to Zenorville by Dr. Beverly and praises the region's farming lands. Coal output remains strong at Ze Norville with Clemens Hutchinson and York mines continuing to yield, though future vein discoveries are uncertain. The Squaw Creek coal is unmatched in the state, likened to an oil widow's cause.
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Beverly
Zenorville
Franklin Two
Clemens
Hutchinson
York
Squaw Creek
Wagons overturn in muddy Ames hillback spill
Saturday evening, Mr and Mrs Ben Kingsbury and Mr and Mrs Geo Armstrong riding to Ames were jolted when their mule team balked at a mud puddle. The wagon backed down a 12 foot grade, dumping the two ladies into two feet of mud but no injuries occurred. Prof Morris's phrenology lecture that night was missed.
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Ben.Kingsbury
Geo. Armstrong
Ames
Morris
Des Moines Papers Compete On Larrabee Broadside Scoop
The Des Moines Register and the Leader and Blade race Sunday morning to publish an anti Larrabee broadside. Each paper mirrors the others with two pages of the same material while the Blade and Leader boast a bold scoop to readers.
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Des Moines Register
Leader
Blade
Register
Iowa
College Notes from Des Moines Trip and Campus News
Mr R A Wilburn visited Des Moines while J R Clarkson also spent time there. Philo hall flooded by heating fault. Sophomores and juniors gain more electives next year. Julia Ward Howe spoke in chapel and met attendees. Mech Hall new wing contractor finished. it adds utility. Freshmen show strong shop progress. botany frost shifted to fruit work. Phrenology lectures drew large heads. Capt J R Lincoln bought guns for the military dept. battalion heads to Boone reunion. A hunting party of seniors brought back ducks and kept quiet about it.
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R. A. Wilburn
Des Moines
J. R. Clarkson
Philo
Kilbourn
Cedar Rapids
Julia Ward Howe
Mech
J. R. Lincoln
Military Department
Boone
Noble
Doctor Declares Substitutes for Hunt’s Teen Are Worthless
A celebrated doctor states that other ions as substitutes for Hunt's teen are worthless, arguing reliance on alternative ions lacks efficacy and risks undermining treatment. The remark emphasizes the need for proven therapies over untested replacements.
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Hunt
Cicada Climate Experiment Begun By Entomologist
In Cadet Missouri eggs of the southern cicada were sent and placed under two trees on a college farm to test climate effects. Some eggs hatched while others did not, with observations planned to continue for thirteen years until maturation. Herbert Osborn notes the method and hopes locals will monitor future progress.
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C. Wailey
U.S
Cadet
Missouri
College
Cadet, Mo
Uist
Herbert Osborn
Woman credits Mishler herb remedy for headache cure
A Hoboken resident praises Mishler's Herb Medicine as a cure for chronic headaches caused by indigestion. She claims the product, taken as directed, has brought relief and marks the dawn of a new era in treatment.
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Hoboken
Mishler
Scott
J. Scott
Scott Medicine Lld
Hennepin Block, Minn
United States
Canada
Meade to entertain at Opera Hall Friday evening
Ella June Meade will perform an instructive and refined entertainment at the Opera Hall on Friday night October 23. The program includes How Grant Saved the Union and aims to uplift patrons while supporting the high school piano debt. Admission 25 cents, children 10 cents. proceeds help liquidate the piano debt. Shiloh remedies advertised including Cure Zer and Catarrh Remedy with nasal injector.
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Ella June Meade
Grant
Palace Drug Store and Brad Paxton Advert
Palace Drug Store offers prescriptions compounded by a registered pharmacist. Brad Paxton advertises a full line of Springfield Watches and sale of the Helpmate Sewing Machine. J M Cleveland operates a circulating library at Bosworth's with cash paid for butter and eggs and room under Hutchinson Bros. Contact Pickett & Co for lamp prices and Palace Drug Store prices.
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Brad Paxton
Springfield
Hutchinson Bro
S. J. M. Cleveland
Palace Drug Store
Pickett & Co
Palace
Proclamation for the General Election on November 3 1888
A formal proclamation announces the general election to be held on November 3 1888. It sets the date for voters to cast ballots and directs proper notice and procedures for election officials. The document outlines the authority and scope of the election.
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Iowa
Mty
Sach
Ape Banks
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