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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1878
Page
3
One dollar fifty cents buys a year of the Intelligencer if prepaid and comes with county legal and home news. New subscribers receive seven months to January 1, 1880, with arrears allowed to join at the same rate. The paper emphasizes home reading, county coverage, and inexpensive club rates, plus a premium book for cash subscribers.
3000 bushels potatoes sought with offer to pay the highest market price in cash. Buyer will purchase 2000 bushels. Inquiries should be made at the office of P. B. Hayden, opposite the elevator, Bex Baexnxemay.
A version of the old settlers of Webster county met in Webster City during the week. The event highlighted the rich memories and storytelling strength of these long-time residents, famed for sharing big tales and experiences.
Tux Gilbert Brothers at Gilbert station have started laying the foundation for a new store, their mercantile trade expanding so that current quarters are too small and inconvenient to accommodate the growing business.
Established furniture stock and business ready for buyer. Call or write C. B. Oxser Ames Iowa for bargain details and ownership transfer.
Yesterday morning a team belonging to Fred Reischan of Hamilton county ran through the city streets causing no injuries but wrecked the fore wheels and tongue of the wagon. Reischan was in town for lumber when the pair of cattle frightened the wagon during loading.
Trampoline, the Storge county mare once aimed at a 2:24 circuit record, defeated rivals Edwin Forest and Edward with a decisive 2:23 finish at Hartford last week. Steve Maxwell and Thomas Jefferson followed in the field.
In the fields where they last served, reapers mowers and cultivators stand idle awaiting demand for next season. Owners face thrift and prosperity limits as implements sit housed while an implement dealer may sell more gear later. Take care of what you have.
Local trade reports praise Ames merchants for a complete well chosen stock across departments. Dry goods clothing boot and shoe grocers and hardware dealers are commended for enterprise and pricing that rivals or beats other towns, claiming Ames is highly suited for shoppers.
The couple J L McKusa and Marietta Ross were married on the 22nd by Rev Geo G Perkins in the city.
Advertises a milk cow or heifer for exchange for a new first class sewing machine. Calls to the office for details. Describes the machine as the best in the market and invites interested sellers.
Pereramas odes all kind of hair work. Winter Applies. Matt. Usher has just received a car load of the choicest winter apples ever brought to Ames comprising all the choice varieties. Now is the time to lay in a winter supply. You will find him in Sopers building. The City and The Intelligencer. We took a short run up to our neighboring city of Ames Saturday remaining between trains. We judge from the number of teams on the streets that it feels the hard times as little as any town we have visited lately. Everybody seems to be busy and prosperous. We spent most of the time in looking over Brother Watts establishment and must say everything was kept in neat shape and tastefully arranged. Representative.
A young man named Graves, employed by I. C. Larue of East Indian, took a team and buggy from Banks Bros livery last Monday for a country drive and has not returned. Traced to Iowa Centre, the horses and buggy valued at about 250 dollars. Graves, about 22, pale, smooth face, small stature. A reward is offered for recovery and thief’s detection.
Boone County won a verdict for the full deficiency and costs against the third set of Jones bondsmen in Jefferson after a four day trial. The court barred the bondsmen from challenging the record at time of bond. An appeal is expected, likely delaying settlement, but the county holds a judgment and has the inside track.
A vivid description of an autumn scene with deep blue skies and cloud patterns. Broad green fields host cattle while distant mountains wear purple haze. Morning mist kisses golden sunlight on hills and fields, with revival of clover and harvest imagery throughout.
Postmasters must register third class mail matter with ten cents extra. Previously only letters or letter rate items were registered. The new rule allows tracing and safety comparable to express service for small packages. Third class includes transient papers merchandise samples books. No writing is allowed with such packages.
Killen the Nevada baker was held for trial on charges of maliciously injuring property. Court evidence included a cork matching a bottle and a drug procured shortly before the mischief. The trial showed acid mixed with dough would neutralize but ruin bread, with bail set at 300 dollars.
Ida Ross and Dr. C D Boardman wed last night at T J Ross home. Prof W H Wynn of the Agricultural College officiated. The couple, both graduates of the college, are praised for culture and character. The bride has Nevada connections, and the groom is W K Boardman’s brother. Watchman.
On October 12 a group of school teachers in Story county Iowa met at Ontario and formed The School Teachers Association of Franklin Washington and Grant townships. Officers elected were President Richard C Jones Vice President Miss Sadie Fitchpatrick Secretary Miss S E Patterson. The next Ames meeting is November 9 with sessions at 2 PM and 7 PM. The program includes topics on Compulsory Education Our School System Incentives for teaching Education of Women Primary Education and more led by local educators.
Buyer Mart Usure seeks to purchase 3,000 bushels of potatoes at the highest available cash market price. Interested sellers should contact promptly to arrange delivery and payment terms.
Cutlery of all kinds offered at very low figures at Boyd and Chapman’s. Call and see for yourself and you will be sure to look no further.
The advertisement promotes Boyd and Chapman's as the place to buy stoves with the finest line in Story county and bed-rock prices. It emphasizes low prices and a wide selection for local customers.
The largest stock of hardware in Story county is reported at Boyd & Chapman with prices lower than any other place west of Chicago.
The writer shifts from doubt to endorsement of Rev. A. P. Graves and Mrs Graves. His inquiry room work is described as radical and soul-deep, with strong attendance at meetings from Oct. 16 onward. Hungerford's songs and morning prayers are highlighted as powerful aids, inspiring converts and firming resolve to follow Jesus.
W S Alexander now of the Prospector in Del Norte Colorado praises Colorado climate and notes Evans brothers plan a big strike at Silverton. W D Lucas of Ames spoke on money issues in Ogden on Oct 4. Garrett Slingerland and Dr Jacob Wagner travel, a tornado scare near Wall Lake prompts excitement. Various residents relocate or plan winters, with local politics and press praise for honest money.
Small improved farm offered at 19 per acre. Abundant fruit potential and close to Ames. Owner bound to sell. For particulars call at this office.
This celebrated hard coal stove by W. G. Wright tops competitors in the market. It is the handsomest heater with the best drafts and economical fuel use. Citizens who bought Crown Jewel stoves report perfect and universal satisfaction.
Bigelow, euesnahen & Tilden proclaim the largest and best stock of Fall and Winter goods for Story county. They report heavy new invoices across dry goods clothing boots and ladies furnishings and invite residents of Story Hamilton and Boone counties to inspect prices and offerings.
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