Local Notices From The Intelligencer Kelley
The Intelligencer reports on social visits in Ames Maxwell and Nevada, including Florence Parkhill and Misses County Missionary Wilson. It notes events such as the Daw son Miller wedding and the Odeon Theater opening, plus a county clerk marriage license gap and a cemetery association picnic. It also records the death of Mrs Louisa E Tompkins of Ames born 1817 and burial at Seth Hannum’s home with Rev Everly officiating.
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Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Theodore Ashford
Boone
Missies Filo
Hattie Fitchpatrick
Jessie Maxwell
Freeland
West McElyea
Ames
Louisa E. Tompkins
Ira Tompkins
Winchester
Clark Co
Kentucky
Seth Hannum
Everly
Obituary of Rachel Antrim Grove long-time Story County resident
Rachel Antrim Grove born November 7, 1816 in Clinton County Ohio. She married Adam L. Grove January 9, 1834, lived in Indiana and Iowa before settling in Story County. She died Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. leaving six children and forty-two grandchildren. Funeral at U B church led by Rev N F Hicks. The piece also notes the marriage of Frederick Eckard and Sarah Rigby and local ties of both couples remaining in Ames.
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Rachel Antrim
Clinton County
Ohio
Adam L. Grove
Clay County
Indiana
Story County
Iowa
U. B. Church
Jasper
Ames
Grove
U. B
N. F. Hicks
Frederick Eckard
Sarah Rigby
Hicks
Fred Eckard
South Ames
Rigby
Dastardly attack on Cairns daughter shocks town
Tuesday evening two men in a buggy threw a water melon at Robert Cairns' young daughter in a hammock on the porch injuring her head and causing severe nervous shock. Witnesses say the assailants, believed drunk, fled and may be identified. The family laments the lack of punishment for the act and notes the child’s already fragile health.
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Robert Cairns
Illinois reunion picnic at Frank McLains Grove Sept 14 1895
A grand reunion of Illinois people and others is planned for Saturday September 14 1895 at Frank McLains Grove four and a half miles southeast of Nevada. The event runs all day with ample food music and amusements. Hon James Funk of Iowa Falls will give the principal address followed by local speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Frank McLains Grove
Nevada
James Funk
Iowa Falls
Odell, Ill
Fire at Ladies' Hall Threatens College Kitchen
Flames appeared on the roof of North Hall, now serving as the Ladies' building kitchen, Thurs. Firefighters and chemical extinguishers rapidly fought the blaze. The kitchen chimney started the fire. limited water supply could have worsened damage, prompting calls for better state protection of college property.
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Womens
North Hall
Medicine Balm Promised by Chicago Lumber Co. Worker
Mr Jacob Esbenson of Des Moines Iowa reports sending medicine to his mother in Germany. He endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm as the best rheumatism remedy his family has used for years. Bottles sell for 50 cents at all druggists. 20 1 mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Esbenson
Chicago Lumber Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Old Country
Excursion Fares to Louisville by Northwest Line
Due to the National Encampment of the G A R the North-Western Line offers excursion tickets to Louisville with round trip under one fare. Travel must begin in Chicago and return by October 6 1895. See C and N W agents for details.
Irwin Randall & Co Showcases Stylish Buggies and Surreys
Irwin Randall and Company presents a line of stylish buggies and surreys praised for craftsmanship. The display highlights practical touring models and refined interiors aimed at discerning buyers.
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Irwin Randall & Co
Cambridge Base Ball Tournament Set for September 21
Cambridge will host its second annual baseball tournament on Saturday September 21. Four games will be played with a prize of 25 dollars for each. Last year’s event was a success and organizers expect another strong showing.
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Cambridge
Local notes from Ames and surrounding towns
Dora Hamilton and Mrs. Peckham of Marshalltown visited S. G. Hamilton. Scott Bradford, an Ames native, appointed receiver of the State Bank at Storm Lake. Democrats set senatorial district convention for September 14 in Boone. Numerous personal notices from Ames including travels, lectures, and business updates. The eclipse of the moon drew crowds in Ames as students stayed up to watch.
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Dora Hamilton
Mrs. Peckham
Marshalltown
S. G. Hamilton's
Scott Bradford
Ames
Storm Lake
Boone
W. E. Winsett
Warrenburg
Col
Robt. T. Ingersoll
Abraham Lincoln
Crocker Woods
Des Moines
Ninth Annual Band Carnival Ticket Sale Notice
The North Western Line will sell excursion tickets at low rates for September 24 25 and 26 to Eagle Grove with return validity to September 27 1895. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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North-Western Line
Eagle Grove
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Low Rate Excursions to the West and Northwest
On August 29, September 10 and 24, 1895, the North Western Line will sell home seekers excursion tickets at very low rates with favorable time limits to many points in the West and Northwest. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway. Wanted A girl for general house work. Must be good cook. Wages $12 per month. From Wilson, College Campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Frora Wilson
Northwestern Line Announces Des Moines Excursion Tickets
The North Western Line will offer one fare round trip tickets to Des Moines. Tickets on sale September 5 to 13, usable for return by September 14, 1895. Contact C. and N. W. Ray agents for full details and tickets. Fresh shipment of Lowney candies arrives from Boston. Fred Horr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North- Western Line
Des Moines
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the Intelligencer
Hudson Bros. Prosisters
W. P. George
Ogden
A. B. Cooper
Maxwell
J. M. Storks
Wilson
Ssaphene Gossard
Dawson—Miller
Louise Hamilton
Lyman Crane
J. M. Speers
Odeon Theater
Lillie Dale
Emma Ringheim
Minneapolis
Grace Dyer
Detroit
Mich
George Ashford
Pittsburg
Penn
St. Louis
Messrs. R. J. Silliman
Frank Greenawalt
C. Hamilton
Ti_DEN Bros. & Co
H. C. Lowgry
Germany
Louisville
Chicago
James Rogers
Northwestern
Fremont
Nebraska
D. D. Bales
C. H. Glidden
B. F. Winsett
Lizzie Wilson
Stanwood
J. B. Elliott
Lake Mills
Hawley
Stanhope
Prairie City
Mr. Lenox
New York
Boutelle
Mason
Annie Londonerry
Boston
China
Schuttler
Studebaker
Tipen Bros. & Co
Story City
Taylor
South Dakota
Supreme Court
Honest Abe Jr
H. D. Miller
Thurston & Graham
Daniel Bros & Herman
W. H. Canier
East
Canier Bros. & Herman
Union National Bank
W. M. Greeley
Henry Wilson
Cashier
Atlas National Bank
Third National Bank
Valley National Bank
A .New Barber Shop
Story County Bank
Hatteberg & Pigh
Morris Bros
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Abstract
Sioks
Read’s Market
Main
Ames, Iowa
H. Westerman
F. T. McLane
Real Estate and Loan Office
Westerman & McLane
M. Hemstreet
Ance
West End
Iowa State Fair
Fred Horr
New Bakery
Confectionery Store
Perkins
Main Street
T. W. Sheldon
California
Dos Palos
H. B. Marks
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