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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1893
Page
3
W M Greecey and E R Chamberlain, president and cashier, advertise general banking services. They promise prompt attention to collections and encourage sending money by draft as the cheapest method.
The Intelligencer lists candidates including Prank D. Jackson for Governor Warren S. Dungan for Lieut Governor and Henry Sabin for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Also named are Joan W. Luke for Railroad Commissioner and G. Ashford for County Superintendent of Schools with several other county posts and officials listed.
The column reports potential Slater mill plans with P T Newman and A G Samuelson named as proprietors. It notes Cambridge figures J Johnson and wife visiting near Madrid, a Kelley area Lutheran church dedication with international ministers expected, and Helland and Henry Johnson buying Zook’s livery barn in Cambridge. The Bethlehem Lutheran church holds a meeting after Rev Holm’s resignation, with no new minister chosen, and the congregation declares independence from Palestine.
Ed Richardson of this city shipped two cars of hogs to Chicago last Saturday and Tuesday this week and five more cars. J B Reed of St Anthony sold his personal property at auction Monday with Ed Richardson assisting. Read family plans westward relocation as friends wish them well. Miss Anna Fry takes a vacation visiting Des Moines Ames Elwell Maxwell Laurel and Marshalltown before returning to work at the bank.
Floral Hall room requests should be directed to Mrs J F Martin with T Alderman as alternative general superintendent. Mrs Geo W Sowers of Ames and W B Loughran of Ames visited the area with plans and comments. Roberts and Edd Briggs reported on I A C student drilling. Local ladies enjoyed a ride and picnic to Maxwell. Beardshear lectured at the Court House for the Normal Institute. Petit jury list announced with members from multiple towns and townships.
Supplies a Collins Clipper item noting a well attended supper at the I O G T hall last Friday night with proceeds of 7.65. W W Fish buys the meat market building for 500. Miss Lena Pulis will attend a Juvenile Templars convention in Des Moines tomorrow. J E Bowen of Clarion is nominated by Republicans across Wright Hardin and Hamilton counties.
The Cambridge Press notes farmers shelling old corn this week to make space for current crop. It observes many freight trains along the Milwaukee road indicating busy times. Grafton Livingston of near Ames visited town last week. Wednesday reports mention a nest of raccoons found nearby.
North of town Mr White's hay gathering saw local sports finish strong with five bags. The railroad has ceased coal shed use at this site and Ferguson serves as coaling station while water tanks remain and trains stop here. Briley and Pace dissolve partnership with Pace taking Briley’s share and continuing at the meat shop. Briley’s plans unknown.
Miss Emma Ringheim leaves for Minneapolis to teach in public schools for the year. Miss Hannah Ringheim returns from an eastern trip. Mrs A M Ringheim visits Chicago to see the Fair. Mrs Rachael Kirkendall dies at 82 in Nevada township after long service in the county, survived by ten children. Ottumwa Courier notes Dr Hansell’s skilled surgery on Evan Jones’s eye. Rail news mentions limited westbound service and mail handling quirks between Des Moines and eastern destinations.
The Story City Herald notes the apple crop is nearly a total loss in this state section and hog prices are hard to find, with buyers reporting difficulty obtaining a good car of hogs. The column also mentions social visits and local infractions over poll tax compliance, highlighting civic duties.
The article notes the funeral of Arthur Kimberley as a major local event, with sympathy for his family. A fire near Maxwell destroyed two adjoining houses, originated in Mrs. Watkins residence, with most goods lost in her home but Beach’s items saved and the cause unknown. School resumes September 11, and authorities crack down on local theft, including buggy whips and robes, sentencing a culprit to 30 days in jail.
A joint offer bundles this paper with the Des Moines Weekly Leader at a yearly rate of 1.65 dollars. The deal targets readers seeking a combined weekly newspaper experience.
Wm Johnson and son run mining operations with both hand work and machinery, expanding to meet demand while Miss Matilda Holt recovers from illness. Rev Farrow visits from Nevada as J M Joseph wins Des Moines a governor nomination in a populist state convention. A shooting accident injures Mr Stevens, foreman Batts’ son-in-law, who cannot recover.
Grant items describe social visits from Miss Mas Hardy and others to Dakota and Kossuth county. Des Moines residents May Spring and Lucy Spring Nelson, plus Evaline Cooper Turner family, visit Grant and Milford relatives. Farm hands Ike Yocum and Bert Fraker praised for heavy work. Charley Spring’s buggy mishap near Bethany. O. D. Mathews returns from Palo Alto county and jokes about a large widow arrangement.
Attendees travel to the state fair while new students arrive for winter term. Prof. Pammel speaks on pollenization to a full house. The farts department showcases large corn. Prof. Budd departs for Chicago. Miss Nichols visits before postgraduate work. Mr. Lyon plans a law course in Iowa City. Y M C A secretary Michner stops by. Miss Fanny Thomas visits Des Moines. Two silk flags bought for display in Chicago on September 20. Mrs. LaRue and son visit the college. Rev. Dr. Ramsey delivers a gospel sermon. The college annual is being printed. Beardshear, Stanton, and Lincoln attend Judson Mally wedding with wives. Competative drill for colors Friday. Second division of junior orations next Friday. Horticultural work continues on seed gathering and budding.
Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of James Briely, deceased, is on file in the Clerk of the District Court in Story County. The hearing for probate is set for Tuesday September 26 1893 at the Nevada courthouse.
Prohibitionists and discontent Republicans convened in Des Moines to condemn both parties on liquor policy. They adopted a lengthy platform for prohibition and nominated Hon. L. S. Coffin for Governor. no other nominations were made. Rev. H. J. Everly serves on the state central committee for the 7th district.
President Beardshear told The Register he approves the Republican ticket and platform, endorsing practical action to enforce prohibition. He cites widespread support among Republicans and insists no bolt by temperance allies is expected, forecasting preservation of prohibition.
The Rev. E. C. Moulton former pastor of Ames Congregational Church now in Red Oak Iowa urges support for local option temperance. He says he has voted against saloons for 35 years and would back Struble's amendment but supports a local option approach as a practical path to temperance and lawfulness without tying to one plan.
Observations by Isaac Young southwest of Ames for the Intelligencer report a August high of 98 on the 5th and low of 40 on the 29th. The mean temperature was 71.31 degrees with a 58 degree monthly range. Precipitation totaled 1.08 inches across six days. Wind favored southwest and northwest. a slight frost occurred near the iron bridge southeast of here while the sun produced glare on the 3rd.
The Iowa Central Railway will run from September 6 to October 27 offering excursion fares to St Louis and return at low rates. For schedules, rates, and information contact Iowa Central Railway agents or Thomas P Barry General Passenger Agent Marshalltown Iowa.
The weekly list announces letters remaining unclaimed at the post office for the week ending Sept 5 1893. Names include Allen John Bishop Wm Baker Richard Chandler Midas Clark AJ Davis Grende O E Hogeland AC Jones Aretta Jones L B Miller AS Malarian Rey C H Markley Wes Miller Ostrander Sarah Prater Perrwell H W Richards N Sbelton Ida ane Marguerite Thomas Frankiker John Persons. Postmaster J E Duncan notes those calling for these letters should say advertised.
The North Western Line offers Iowa to Des Moines excursion tickets at half price from August 1 to September 8 for the Iowa State Fair. Round trip fare is one rate. tickets valid for return until September 9, 1893. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents for details.
On August 22d September 12th and October 10th 1893 the North Western Line will sell excursion tickets to points in northwestern Iowa western Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Utah at very low round trip rates. Tickets are good for return passage within twenty days from sale and allow stop over on the going trip. For tickets and information apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents. The Iowa Central Railway also has excursion tickets at low rates to northwest summer resorts including Clear Lake Spirit Lake Lake Minnetonka Okoboji Lake White Bear Lake Detroit Lake Devils Lake Moose Lake Spring Park Excelsior Springs Duluth Ashland West Superior St Paul Minneapolis and more. For tickets rates and information call Iowa Central Ry agents Thos P Barry GA or A P Banks TM.
One fare for the round trip on all Iowa railway lines Tickets on sale August 3 good for return on September 9 John R Shaffer Secretary Also an appeal to buy about 1100 acres of farming land in the Jim River Valley North Dakota near Jamestown and Pipestone rivers with railroad access and strong crop yields I offer land in tracts of one quarter or more for real estate trades Many buyers could profit from wheat yields and rising value Albert Richmond September 13
The district court of Story county Iowa appointed F T McLain as administrator of the estate of Michael Smth deceased. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated for allowance and debtors must pay the administrator by the date given. Dated August 25 1893.
The Sixth Annual Blue and Gray reunion will be held at the Pea Ridge battlefield in Arkansas on September 12 13 14 and 15 1898. The goal is to unite former foes in friendship to promote national peace and harmony as the event grows in numbers and interest. Lucy Cox Elkhorn Arkansas is listed as a contact.
The Orange Judd Farmer and Tue Intelligencer announces a subscription rate of two dollars per year. Subscribers may expect periodic agrarian news, farming tips, and market reports compiled for rural households.
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