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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1891
Page
3
Chicago & North Western Railway time table shows eastbound and westbound departures with freight and passenger services limited and passenger trains not running on Sunday. Agent Gav W. Rocers notes passenger service restrictions and upcoming train arrivals in a partial schedule fragment.
Local events include a Ladies prayer meeting led by Mrs. K W Brown and weekly Teachers Bible Union at the Baptist church. Advertisements promote Caniel Bros. & Herman shoes, Daniel Bros. & Herman footwear, and cash savings. Public reflections critique local politics, Prohibition views, and praise Prof Wynn of Midland College for shaping future leaders.
A wild sequence in Zearing ends with Bert Torrence fighting with Davis after a staged meeting misadventure. Editor Lewis wins a scuffle at Torrence's store. The community debates Parley Sheldon’s Senate bid and endorses T. C. McCall. Plus church notices and a hosiery ad from Geo. G. Tilden.
The column prompts Mr Ballou to reveal desired county patronage amounts. A repair wish for the motor is noted, while Washington township Republicans frame the fall issue as free rum versus continuing prohibitory law. They claim the contest hinges on license levels, not tariffs.
J W and M J Adams take over the former A M Perkins location to run a full first class grocery. They invite the public to inspect goods and prices and solicit patronage.
A Congregational Parsonage gathering invites attendees to a Friday afternoon 3 o'clock Missionary Thank Offering meeting. The event emphasizes gratitude with the question What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits.
Pamphlet from C A Snow & Co Washington offering guidance on patents in the U S and abroad, trademarks copyrights caveats and designs, with court decision abstracts and other patent related info. Mailed free to anyone sending address to C A Snow & Co Washington DC.
Our city was well represented at the state fair. Rev. Tillit, a former pastor here, preached at the Congregational church Sunday. Mrs. A. D. Stark has been ill the past week. Miss Nell Gray of Des Moines visited her brother R. W. Gray Friday. Miss Gertrude Morris and brother visited their sister Mrs. Rosenfield the first of the week. J. T. Gray's entertained friends from Odebolt last week.
Hans Amlund is on the sick list. S. H. Thompson is building a new cooper shop. Lars Hill has laid a new foundation. Citizens attended the Des Moines fair. Will Pyle traveled to Chicago. Mr. Stewart of Gilbert visited the Allens. James Wiggins has a cellar dug. P. Mathie of Webster City was in Story on business. Will Ammons made a trip to Marshalltown. M. A. Tendeland laid piping from the town well to his butter cellar to obtain needed water.
The Story County Fair at Nevada runs September 15 to 17 with improved grounds and buildings, larger premiums, and higher stock space. Col Lincoln will lead a regiment drill and dress parade on Wednesday, with artillery and Gatling guns, followed by a reception by young ladies in uniform. Adams Brothers take over the old grocery stand.
Weekly list of property transfers including buyers such as B Belt Joseph Hopkins Geo M Barnes S J Mills Jr J H Fitton and Isaac Walker. Transactions cover multiple lots blocks and parcels in Blair's addition Templeton's ad Nevada Slater Junction Maxwell and Cam bridge with values from 1 to 6480 dollars and numerous lot and block references.
Sheriff Woods of Story County captured Geo Murray, a horse thief and burglar, on Sept 2 near Renwick. Murray previously burglarized a Story County house last May, escaped arrest, then hired a livery rig two weeks ago and sold a horse in Hamilton County while trading other property in Wright County.
J H Boyd chairman Story County Democratic Committee writes from Nevada Iowa September 5 1891 outlining authorization by A L Stuntz Republican nominee for Representative to arrange a series of joint discussions with Democratic candidate Lockridge in Story County. Boardman Republican chairman seeks agreement to proceed.
The Republicans of Ames and vicinity plan a Friday evening gathering at the IntelIigen cer Office on September 11 at 8 o'clock. They aim to appoint a committee of arrangements to handle the event and bring a crowd to Ames, with the city's reputation at stake in the planning.
A Utah letter from Sept 3 1891 reports a great mineral discovery near Ogden found by a sheep herder. It describes ten to twelve mines over twelve miles with high grade galena ore, abundant water, and anticipated power from the Ogden River. Emily E McFadden signs off.
The Coal Palace directors announce a preliminary program for the Ottumwa exposition opening September 15. Ottumwa Day will feature a civic parade and trades display with business houses closing. President Palmer will speak. September 16 is Davis County Day and September 17 Soldiers Day with General Alger as orator and veteran and militia demonstrations.
Local ads promote Garland stoves at Bingham Co with urged visits before buying. The Chicago and North Western Railroad offers low rate Harvest Excursion tickets across multiple western states. Also advertised are Eclipse wind mills, Mason fruit jars, Studebaker wagons, sulky plows, Yankee plows, and lumber shipments for Read's and Judge Stevens' blocks.
An old physician claims a simple vegetable remedy for consumption and lung ailments, offering free copies of the preparation recipe in German French or English by mail. Also advertised are diphtheria and sore throat remedies and a hair restorer from Grinnell makers, available at L. M. Bosworth’s drug store.
The Ladies Aid society of the Christian Church will host a supper at Prof Kent’s residence this Thursday September 1 from four to ten o’clock. Supper costs 25 cents. The magazines now in publication are numbered 1,178.
Earn thirty dollars by securing the most subscribers for the paper before September 1, 1891. Bryant & Stratton's Business College offers a $30 scholarship with diplomas recognized worldwide. Courses include bookkeeping shorthand telegraphy typewriting and English. mail shorthand is available. Address Bryant Stratton's Bus COLL Malvern Iowa for details.
In Macon Missouri on April 10 1891 a reader describes profits from Queen City Silver and Nickel Plating in East St Louis. He reports paying five dollars for a Queen Plater and earning 27.00 first week 32.40 second week and about 35.00 weekly thereafter. He urges others to try the plating venture and offers circulars and price lists for the Queen Plater suitable for gold silver nickel copper and brass plating. He promises easy daily earnings and attractive results.
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