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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1884

Page

2

Fragmented historical notes on U S senators and candidates

The text cites James G and John A Logan as presidential candidates with unclear Maine references. It lists James Berman as a long serving senator since March 29, 1461, minus Hayes administration, totaling about nineteen and a half years, and Morill of Vermont with seventeen and a half years. Anthony’s senatorial service from March 4, 155 to his death is noted as twenty five and a half years.

John Berman Salmon P. ‘Pase Hayes

State Ticket list with multiple offices and names

State level candidates include FRANK D. JACKSON for Secretary, J. L. BROWN for Auditor, J. P. TWOMBLY for Treasurer, A. J. BAKER for Attorney General, and J. B. ROTHROCK for Supreme Court. Congress 10th District seeks A. J. HOLMES of Boone County. Circuit Judge 11th District seeks D. D. MIRACLE of Hamilton County. County roles name I. L. SMITH Clerk, H. L. BOYES Recorder, ANTHONY HALE Supervisor.

A. J. Holmes Boone County D. D. Miracle Hamilton County I. L. Smith H. L. Boyes Anthony Hale

Maine returns show Republican majority of 20615

Early and late returns from Maine indicate a Republican majority of 20615 votes. The tally reflects shifting support in key regions as results finalize across the state.

Wry remark on Maine race leaves Democrats wary

A speaker notes that even a 21 000 Republican plurality in Maine may not satisfy Democrats. He adds that a Democrat never knows when he has enough, underscoring cautious optimism and lingering uncertainty in the race.

Maine

Mrs Ex Senator Haran Dies at Fortress Monroe

Mrs. Ex Senator Haran died at Fortress Monroe on Friday. She is the mother of Mrs Robert T Lincoln who serves as Secretary of War.

Senator Haran Fortress Monroe Robert T. Lincoln

If St John Elected He Could Not Advance Prohibition

The writer argues St John, if elected, could not advance prohibition on a national scale and denounces efforts to make prohibition a national issue as unfounded humbug.

St. John United States

Funeral of the late Sec Felger in Geneva crowd honors

The funeral held in Geneva New York Tuesday drew a vast crowd to honor the late Sec Felger. President Arthur Gov Cleveland and many government officials attended the ceremony.

Sec. Felger Geneva N. Y Arthur Gov Cleveland

Republicans Rise Across States Dim Democrats Hope

A Republican surge increases majorities in Vermont by twenty three thousand and Maine by seventeen thousand, with Arkansas also swelling. Judge Holt wins in Kentucky’s previously Democratic district by over eight thousand, a result Democrats deem unsatisfying.

Vermont Arkansas Maine Holt Kentucky

Funeral Procession Follows Service at Local Cemetery

In Providence area a funeral service was held at the First Congregational Church with President Arthur Senator Edmunds and other state and national officials in attendance. A long procession accompanied the hearse to the cemetery.

Providence First Congregational Church Arthur Edmunds

Irish Democrats migrate to Republicans over free trade stance

The Catholic Herald argues that free trade opens a vast market to England and drives a wary shift of Irish Democrats to Republican ranks. It notes Irish voters oppose policies aiding what it calls the oppressor of Ireland despite disguises as Democratic stance.

Catholic Herald England Ireland

Names of John Smith Across Languages and Cultures

The passage lists variations of the name John Smith in multiple languages including Latin Johannes Smithius Italian Giovan ni Smithi Spanish Jaan Smithas Dutch Hans Shmidt French Jean Smeets Greek Ian Skmiton Russian Joulon Skmittowski Polish Ivan Schmittsweisk Chinese Johan Skimmt Icelandic Johne Smithson and Welch Brion Schmidt Mexican Joul t Smith.

John Smith Johannes Smithius Giovanni Smithi Jaan Smithas Hans Shmidt Jean Smeets Ian Skmiton Joulon Skmittowski Ivan Schmittsweisk Johan Skimmt Johne Smithson Welch Brion Schmidt Joul t’Smith

County Board of Supervisors approves 1884 levies and funds

The Story County Board meets September 1 1884 adopts taxes for 1884 including state county school and bridge levies, issues a $3500 warrant to the Agricultural Society, and authorizes expenditures for the poor farm and bridges. Wards granted permits for liquor vary by applicant. adjourns to continue next day.

Board of Supervisors Story County

Maine election landslide boosts Blaine era gains

Full returns show Republican victory sweeping all counties for first time since the War. Rebie wins governor by over 13000, senators and most of the lower house follow. Maine polls reveal large majorities near Blaine’s home and a 30000 prohibition majority. Blaine’s stand against the amendment draws praise from across the Union.

Rebie Senate Blaine Con Milliken Congress Maine Hannibal Hamlin Boston Democratic State Committee West Union

District Court Dispatches a Week of Cases

The District Court disposed of substantial business with prosecutions and civil actions. The Porter case was sent to Tama county for trial while Brogden, Rosts, and others faced sentences for horse theft. Several defendants were discharged or continued, and forgery, fence cutting, and malice charges saw multiple outcomes. The civil docket included verdicts for the defense and a $82.50 plaintiff win in a hay suit. McClure divorce granted and numerous default disposals noted as sessions continue.

Porter Tama County Tim Keef Maxwell Ed. Barstow Ames Brogden Boone Daniel Lewis Rost Michael Erickson Mr. Johnson Howardtown- Clark Robert Frank Richardson Wm. Shumaker W. R. Parker Fort Madison John Miller W. L. Graves John Seska Union Township Osborne & Co Shaffer K. W. Brown Kogle James Bales B. F. Allen & Son Story City S.G. McClure Marcie McClure

Butler Speech Draws Thousands in Des Moines

Gen Butler spoke from the Court House steps to several thousand listeners in Des Moines Monday. The crowd thinned after about half an hour. The speech was described as a thin Butlerism, with critics calling him a fraud and noting his claimed wage record.

Butler Des Moines Court House

Blaine Dominates Maine Election As Republicans Sweep

Governor Rosie's plurality tops 17 000 to 18 000, Republican gains run across all offices. Four Republican Congressmen elected, Reed with a 915 margin. All Senators chosen are Republicans, and the House stands 117 Republicans to 34 Democrats. Every county back Republicans, including Kennebec where Blaine has long resided, boosting his local lead by 1500.

Rosie Maine Reed Kennebec County Blaine Mr. Blaine

Wisconsin Third District Nominates Robert M. La Fouterre For Congress

The Republicans of Wisconsin's Third District nominate Robert M. La Fouterre for Congress. Gen. Morris Cobb, long the district’s representative, now sits on Nebraska's Supreme Court. P. A. Orton Jr of Darlington appears among contenders. once a copperhead, he shifted to Greenback, then back to the Republicans after failing to win GOP support.

Robert M. LA Fouterre Wisconsin Dmasa Cobb Supreme Bench Nebraska P. A. Orton, Jr Darlington Eugene Shiloh Lincoln Greenback Party Republican Party

Edmunds Becomes Oldest In Senate After Senator Anthony's Death

Following the death of Senator Anthony, Edmunds is now the oldest member in continuous Senate service. He surpasses prior tenure and continues to serve in the chamber, maintaining long-standing tenure and institutional memory.

Anthony Mr. Edmunds Senate

Harper's October frontispiece stars Judith Shakespeare and more

The October Harper's will feature a frontispiece by Abby depicting Judith Shakespeare, and include engravings from Dielman and Gibson illustrating E. P. Roe's Nature's Serial Story part eleven. Also illustrated instalments by Boughton Abbey, and pieces by Horace E. Scudder on Copenhagen and Rufus F. Zogbaum on Tommy Atkins.

Harper’s Abby Judith Shakespeare William Black Dielman Gibson E. P. Roe Nature Mr. Boughton Mr. Abbey Holland Horace E. Scudder Copenhagen Hans Christian Andersen Rufus F. Zogbaum Tommy Atkins Aldershot Monterey Sierra Madre Frank R. Brown King’s College Columbia N. Y John R Mullen Treadwell Walden Westminster Hall Darwin Charles Stewart W. M. Ivins Grace New York

Penn's Extract touted as standard family remedy for 40 years

A gentleman extols Penn's Extract praising its long standing family use. The ad claims it cures inflammation and hemorrhages, banishes lassitude and tones the system. It notes internal and external use and mentions daily baths as part of its cooling properties.

Orprnance No 83 burial of the dead

Ordinance 83 concerns burial duty and cemetery matters as stated in local notice. Ayer’s Ague Cure advertised as a liver remedy cures malaria and bilious disorders with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Ayer

Mason Road case heard in Union Two on second day

On Tuesday September 2 1884 members met and approved minutes. The Mason Road case was heard and ordered established as located at forty feet width with damages set at John May 150 Susan May 80 county 115 petitioners pay 115 and costs by January 1 1885. auditor to issue warrant on bridge fund. Claims for intoxicating liquor dealing for W F Briggs and W D Gandrup laid over to tomorrow. Board adjourned to 9 oclock tomorrow.

Bridge Fund New Albany Sec’s. 35 & Sd Warren D. L. Lang FE. Tillotson Union Township Lacy Hopkins Sheldahl Michael Steward Anes Oelock Ap. Stellen i 2 Mason Road Union Two John May Susan May W. F. Briggs W. D. Gandrup

Parker's Gnas Tonic and Books for sale by Frazer

Are you exposed to malarial influences Protect your system with Parker's Gnas Tonic. It strengthens the liver and kidneys to throw off malarial influences and is good for general debility and nervous exhaustion. I B Frazer offers a nice line of books at low prices.

I. B. Frazer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phe Intelligencer Iowa James G John A. Logan Yp Tleenots Bilectors Kelso. i Gare Barley Frank D. Jackson Auditor of State J. L. Brown J.P. Twombly A. J. Baker The Supreme Court J. 8 Rothrock Congressional Judicial County Government Hale, Ersland and Burgess Cole Maxwell Cambridge Nevada R. Hadesaeter Shel Dale Hamiton and Dale McCallsburg Grant Township Carrie Larson Child of Palestine Two John O Severeide Collins Township Richland Township Skunk River Washington Township Sherman Township I. M. Curry Amos Thompson N. P. Egland Geo. W. Dyer J. A. Fitchpatrick Justice of the Peace G. K. Beck Hale Ersland Z. Shugart Phoenix Co LaFayette Township Fand Christine Oleson Denmark Skunk A. Hale G. McCartny John R. Hays Davis Squire Reef M. West Dodo Clark Jas. R. Brown W. H. Barnes Robinson Wig Shoemaker Jas R. Brown Treas Geo. D. Barnard Blank Books Lt. Printing Co. Congress Ita Cal Giddings Cal Giddings Justice Sees St Vs Elzy £ 00 4 00 Ben Breneman Consido Ao J. M. Brown Chafiin M. C. Seal Wwe doGraves S. Anderson Thompson J. S. McCowin Richardson Wood S. McCowin Dodo Pi Zwilling N. Christman W. P. Willing Ole Nelson B. F. Ailen Hans Peterson Hamilton & Dale Med John Jondall Coffin Berkins Bros KVK Carter & Aussey Mary A. Belcher E House Briggs & Sonde F. D. Thompson Rost & Parker W. P. Zwilling Jno. D. Hostetter Medical Services Jno. D. Hostetter Sax & Heiley Med M. Eaten M. C. Allen Davis G. W. van Dusen Parker John Thompson Grlj C. Mitchell Supplies Co D.C C. E. Crane Mdse Co J. A. Mills G. W. Boyd County Farm Wm. Lockridge Dod Force Farm Lockridge & Beatty County Berge C. G. McCarthy R. Hi. Mitchell Co Surveyor Anson Atty U. W. Knepper J. B. Duncan Printing &E Hi. Boynton Lime Patie Bright T. H. Barrett Erly Havenaent Justin D. Fulton D. P Brooklyn P. A. Westervelt M. D Nashville Tenn Pimge Ea Expreee Fe Ag Ovn New Pameser OE Pond’s Rs Extract Co W. 14Th St S | Mills Re Mills Collins Frankliess O Grant Sherman Washington Bloomfield Ind Fieldburg Franklin Kelley Pleasant Ridge Palestine Palestine C Tr Sydney Center Grove Douglas Jefferson Mission Ridge Norway Scott Valley Walnut Grove Ey Collins Dist Lincoln Dist Ames Ind Iowa Center Ind Nevada City Osee Maine Victory Bigelow & Huntington Ney Odd Wests Ook Lk P Marixed Dray Quick & Mothier Clark Brand W. H. Clark Orcesta Debiliti Plata DR. Ward & CO Louisiana
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