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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1884
Page
3
Market figures from Chicago and Ames list cattle hogs and grain prices with ranges for Thursday and Friday. The notice also details rates for local business notices under Business Brevities at five or ten cents per line per week with yearly contract options.
The Dorcas Society of Ames sponsors a lecture by Rev. A L Frisbie on Alaska MLO at the Baptist Church with 35 cent admission to support humanitarian aims. Meanwhile Rev Crozier praised a sermon at the M E Church and voters prepare for four Iowa constitutional amendments on election timing district organization juries and district attorney abolition.
Mrs. Anderson Story of Story County is a cousin of General Andrew Jackson and Emerson was Jackson’s paternal aunt. Mr. Story, an Ivish immigrant from the North of Ireland in 1546, is seventy. his wife is five years younger. Jackson was born at sea.
Mr Pickett becomes the new druggist occupying Dr Bradley's former residence. John LaPicket wed Mary Avery at the bride's parents home with Rev J H Windsor officiating. The groom, eldest son of Capt Edgar Pickett, leaves Waterloo for Ames Iowa to run the leading drug store there.
Report criticizes Wednesday afternoon drill as a sham with few combatants. The college battalion joined Boone Nevada and Marshalltown companies in an engagement seen as lacking real danger due to small numbers, urging participants to seek genuine battlefield experience.
A special Nevada and Ames train carried over 200 Plumed Knights with bands and guests to Story City Saturday evening. The home club met the visitors and led a torch parade through town. Russ Ballard opened the meeting with Dan McCarthy presiding, Judge Chase of Webster City delivering a strong address, followed by Mr. Dyer of Nevada with pointed remarks. The town was crowded and the demonstration praised as among the county’s best in the campaign.
Dr ALLE of Gilbert and D E Dix advertise low prices on hose and underwear, with updates on local visits by Privie Hutchinson, Mr and Mrs Lern Swan, and D G Ferguson. The Jewell Record is praised as the latest newspaper enterprise as residents share greetings and social events.
Aged patient Mrs Joan Brummegin spent a few weeks with friends in Ames. Parley Sheldon Captain Soper and Mr Compton visited Carlisle and Des Moines Wednesday. The item notes a political line about a Republican majority in Ohio and closes with a humorous jab.
The Baptist Society expects a supply in two or three weeks. Thomas Brothers offer a fine line of Boots and Shoes in town. Rev. Mr. Norris will occupy the Congregational Church pulpit tomorrow morning and at Gil bert in the afternoon. Sunday School after service in the Ames C C.
Mrs. W. A. Waite departed for Des Moines to visit friends for a couple of weeks.
A fragment states Mrs Spalding and a mother are visiting friends in Chicago and promotes Ayer’s Sarsa parilla as restoring vigor and strength rapidly.
The Milwaukee Cloak Company will display samples of cloaks and circulars at Thomas Bros store. The date will be announced by posters. The event offers a chance to see a superior line of goods than those available in Ames.
The pastor of the M. E. Church now occupies the house on the south side previously used by Dr. Fairchild rather than Elder Thompsons former residence as reported last week.
A scattered Ames column reports Mrs. Charles Weston injured in a wagon accident. political notes include Frank Hatton as Postmaster General and Republican campaign stops. Local notices mention auctions, medicine, road guidance, lectures, travel, and town chatter from Cambridge and Gilbert with social jests and door-to-door updates.
The Hawkeye State letter from Ames Iowa recounts John H. Keigley’s correspondence praising Cleveland and noting Iowa optimism for carrying the state. It quotes a Sept 23 1884 epistle describing Ames professors leaning to Cleveland and a broad political mood alongside harvests and prices.
Week ending October 15 1854 reports multiple transfers by various grantors and grantees in Nevada Ames and surrounding areas. Notable deeds include Treasney Co to J C Mitchell for tax deed lot bl 4 Kelley, Patrick Morgan to Maggie Reilly for 1000 dollars, Franklin Warren to John Cornwall for 1600 60, and W D Lucas to Geo France for 300 dollars.
A burglar who entered a house in East St Louis says the owner held him up and robbed him of 35 dollars and a gold watch. He claims the incident shows things are working around all right.
A mixed local page extols patent cures including Parker's Tonic and Dr Bosanko cough syrup with testimonials from Michael Guilfoyle of Binghamton and R W Mosher of the same city. It advertises livestock, books, and farm loans, then lists Republican meeting notices across Iowa towns with dates and speakers.
An early 20th century advertisement fragment lists Frazer's Jewelry Shop pricing on books and various farm and hardware items. It promotes low prices on plows wagons drain tile and grain deals, and mentions coal bases, stoves, cord wood and a second hand farm wagon with general praise for hard coal products.
A medical advertisement asserts Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy cures piles by acting on the affected area. It claims to absorb tumors reduce itching and provide a permanent cure. Sold for 50 cents through The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co. in Piqua Ohio, via Manning & Graves.
For sale are Thoroughbred and High Grade Short Horn bull calves suitable for service this coming season. Thoroughbreds are recorded and fine individuals. Inquire at the undersigned or contact G. S. Thompson at the farm, three miles east of Ames. Gro, A. UNDERWOOD.
The Cambridge Argus editor reported the paper has been enlarged, now ranking with the Representative and Watchman, reflecting growth and enhanced status in the city media landscape.
Governor Sherman proclaims the November 4 election for national and state offices including President Electors and Secretary of State plus state judges and attorneys. Vacancies to fill include Representative in Congress from the Seventh District and several district court posts. Four constitutional amendments are submitted: election timing, district reorganization, grand jury size, and county attorney term changes. Polls open 9 am to 9 pm.
A collection of testimonial style ads tout Golden Balsam for throat and lungs with pharmacists from Anamosa Eldorado Ames and Beloit praising its efficacy and value. An Ames police anecdote follows featuring a cheerful drunk stating he has not lost the keyhole.
A mid century advertisement promises Parker's fair Balsam cures hair loss and restores color. It claims the product makes hair long thick soft and glossy without oil or dye and emphasizes cleanliness and purity for women envying younger coiffures.
Dissolution by mutual consent with Mr Sisson assuming all firm obligations and collecting accounts. Signatories R T Sisson and E Gheen. Ames Iowa October 7 1884. Original notice: Julia A Dahl petitions for divorce from William Dahl citing cruel treatment and drunkenness with terms to appear by November 10 1884 or default. Gro A Underwood attorney for plaintiff.
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