Local merchants advertise goods and services in town
Daily grape receipts at Stickney and Taylor and next week’s expected stock at B I T. Axoruer adjoins a clothing invoice to the New York Store. Northwestern railroad moves 300 loaded cars east. A nine pound boy born to Henry Shockley brings joy. Frazee’s offers clocks and jewelry at low rates. Reverend Tuskev Pratt to officiate at the Baptist church. Tilden and McLain stock a wide variety of ladies wear and lamps. Mrs. Wray’s full stock includes latest styles. Eupen Brapy to occupy M E church pulpit weekly. Tremont Lunch canned Boston beans for stomachs. Gests’ underwear at the New York Store. fall cloaks 1878. Goble & France offer cheap harness. Lenterol oil at 150 Fahrenheit, exclusive in the city. New York Store broad yarns, going fast. Northwestern adds a new iron bridge over Squaw Creek. Lamps and globes at Tilden & MacLain’s. Parlor suits from Onondaga Street offered at eastern prices. Franklin township death of Harry Bailard aged 2 years 11 months. Cork shavings praised at Orser’s. Carpet sweeze at Slingerland’s. Mrs. Weax’s millinery stock expanding. Poorshings and parlor suits featured at Orser’s private room. W B Mayer from Des Moines leases Soper’s store building for October 1. Frazer shows eastern plated goods. West forms a penmanship class at North State School House. Gortx & France sustain fine harnesses and repairs. S C Gary works on harnesses on Onondaga Street.
Circuit Court Opens October Term in Nevade
The October term of the Circuit Court begins at Nevade Mondey next with nearly two hundred cases on the docket. Farmers report a disappointing potato crop while feed steamers by Boyd Bros for G W Jones are praised as essential. The Tremont House on Boonsboro’s square burned last Wednesday night, once a major hotel. Ben Tanner, Esq. left for Dubuque on revenue business with a fellow citizen, in his professional capacity.
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Circuit Court
Nevade
Mondey
Ben Tanner
Dubuque
Turner
Extra coach added to Friday Narrow Gauge train
An extra coach will be attached to the morning southbound Narrow Gauge train each Friday during the Exposition. Fares are reduced. Train leaves at 0:30 AM and arrives at 7:00 PM.
Beauties of Coal Stoves Shown by Wright & Little
The firm displays a range of stove patterns praised as beauties and affordable. They emphasize the larger city appeal of their hard coal stove designs and invite inquiries to view their selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright & Little Display
Street improvements boost Onondaga street value and access
Commissioner Van Dusen is doing a good job as a new bridge is built near Onondaga street west of Kellogg. The street has been graded, repairs completed, and the thoroughfare's appearance and value have improved accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sineet
van Dusen
Onondaga Street
Kellogg
Veterinary clinic at College Farm offers free advice Fridays
Farmers and others may bring animals to the stables at noon on Fridays to receive professional veterinary guidance free of charge. If treatment is desired, a moderate fee applies. The program allows students pursuing the study to observe the practice.
Local Book Shop Sells School Drawing and Government Books
Tilden & McLain hold agency for Krusi's drawing book adopted for city public schools and Townsend's Seventy Lessons in Government also endorsed by the Board. They offer various books at cheaper prices than elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden & McLain
Krusi
Townsend
New Arrival of Dry Goods and More at Thomas Soper & Son
An Eastbound senior partner brings in a large stock of dry goods clothing boots and Cleeves at Thomas Soper & Son. Goods are marked down to bottom prices and on display at the firm’s establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas, Soper & Son
Invincible coal stove wins top prizes at fairs
The Invincible hard coal stove recently earned two valuable premiums. It secured first premium at the Wisconsin state fair in Janesville and won first in Illinois at Freeport amid many first class stoves. Displays at Winieat & Lirrie's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Freeport
Winieat & Lirrie’s
Bairia &Ia
County Fair Opens in Nevada With Premiums Offered
The Story county fair opens in Nevada and runs through Friday. Premiums totaling 1200 dollars are offered to exhibitors. Grounds are in fine shape and all signs point to a successful exhibition for the organizers and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Ane
Thomas, Soper & Son Move to Open Public Sale Line
On Monday next Thomas Soper and Son will remove their stock to Hirah the New York Store man's former premises for inspection by the public. They offer a large and choice line of dry goods clothing boots shoes groceries hats and caps in Story county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas, Soper & Son
Hirah
New York
Story County
Vote for men of worth and reputation for coal sales
Attention voters urged to buy hard coal from Wright & Littie. Claims Cedar Rapids and Marshall markets prefer Argand or Splendid, selling three to one over other brands. Encourages examining local stores to verify claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Marshall
Wright & Littie’s
Exposition excursion trains start Fridays from September 28
The B M and BM R R Co will run excursion trains each Friday during the Exposition starting Friday September 28. Round trip tickets and admission to the Exposition are sold at the ticket office with prices from Ankeny 85 cents to Ames 1.65 dollars. Leo J J Sunt, Gen Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankeny
Polk City
Sheldahl
Kelley
Ames
Leo
J. J. Sunt
Temperance Meeting to Discuss Moral Considerations
A local Temperance meeting discusses moral suasion as the power to advance the cause. Speakers listed include Messrs KK Perkins Kingsbury and Mrs May rmative on the affirmative side, and Messrs Compton Bisbee Wor ick and Mrs Bardwell on the negative. Secretary invites all to attend with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene Sect
Mnperance
Messrs
Perkins
Kingsbury
Mayrmative
Compton, Bisbee
Worick
Bardwell
Col Beott's Sale of Shorthéraigniile at Nevada Fair Grounds
Col Beott announces a sale of Shorthéraigniile cattle at the fair grounds near Nevada on the Thursday after the election. Cattle will be sold on credit for one year with calves expected, boosting value. Attendees urged to attend and secure bargains amid easing money matters and regional revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Scotes
Col Beott
Shorthéraigniile
Nevada
Freen CN ‘Ouigit
Centralowa
Assessing Damages for Narrow Gauge Route
Under Sheriff Gillespie the assessors Henry con F T McLain Chas Barrell ergon and J F Brown surveyed Franklin and La Fayette townships. Landowners largely settled and satisfied, with work continuing through the county with energy until winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Ywenry Con
F.T. McLain
Chas. Barrell
Ergon
J. F. Brown
Franklin Township
la Fayette
Personal Mention and Local Moves Across Town
Elder Miler and family moved to Ogden this week. Esquires Bryan and Brown visited Waterloo. Frank Spaulding's party were in town with his wife visiting. M Chaney and Sallie Hoggatt prepare returns from Dubuque. Gray moved to Jefferson and Elder Brady occupies the Miller dwelling. Mrs Peterman begins a six week visit to Wisconsin Michigan and Ohio.
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Miler
Ogden
Esquire
Bryan
Sheldahl
Esquire Brown
Willow Grove
Hoyd
Waterloo
Ighiner
Ragite Éci
Lediussa
Spaulding
M. Chaney
Dubuge
Sallie Hoggatt
Dubuque
Chaney Thomas
Thomas, Soper & Son
Gray
Jefferson
Elder Brady
Gro. Miller
Peterman
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Dispute at College over Senior Orations and Oversight
A quarrel between the Seniors and Faculty over mandatory graduation orations. The Faculty restricted speaking to 10 of 24, class objected, petitions were rejected, suspensions issued pending Oct, and talks of compromise failed. Local Republican meeting notices follow with upcoming precinct events and turnout appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Agricultural College
Green's August Flower Promises Quick Health Relief
A claim that Green's August Flower cures dyspepsia liver complaints and numerous ailments. It asserts three doses prove its effect with sample bottles at ten cents. The tone imitates a period medical ad promising renewed health and freedom from disease.
Local notices include addresses by candidates and new residents
Sheldah Items, E T Cressey and Wm Conrad will address citizens Friday and Capt J W Muffly Saturday for Republicans and Greenbackers respectively. G W Herrington locates in Polk City runs butcher shop and meat market. Dr Joseph Meli n tire locates for practice. Henry Osmundson moves into new house. Hendrikson builds a new dwelling. G C Chambers buys Stott interest to run Stott Chamber at old stand. F Blyler absent recent Des Moines court. S W Hi travels to Louisville to attend Tackles at Louisville Medical College. Grain buyers take more grain than the railroad can handle Pepno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldah
E. T. Cressey
Wm. Conrad
G. W. Herrington
Polk City
Joseph MelIntire
Henry Osmundson
Fatal kerosene accident consumes Escamp’s daughter
In a town Friday last, 14 year old daughter of Mr Escamp tried to light a fire with kerosene. An accidental ignition from a tea kettle caused an explosion that enveloped her in flames. She died the next day, adding sorrow after the burial of her wife a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escamp
Mr. Escamp
Grivert Named Boone County Republican Nominee
The Boone county Republican nominee Jo D Grivert is described as a young educated leader and brother in law of William Clark. He is expected to represent Boone county with credit in the next State Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo. D. Grivert
Boone County
Represtative
William Clark
Moving 0. R. Grays Goods to Shockleys Depot
Moving 0. R. Gray's goods to Shockley's depot ended in disaster as a run away wagon caused extensive damage. Gray's stove and furniture were destroyed while a sofa was shattered. Shockley compensated by buying a new store and paying for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray
Shockley
Gray
Flinders
Missive List of Letters at Ames Post Office
Letters remaining in the Ames Iowa post office for the week ending Saturday evening prior to publication. If uncalled within 30 days they go to the Dead Letter office. Names include Mrs C H Weeks, DA Wheeler, Mrs Harriet B, B Wathers, Charles W McPheman, Bertha Johnson, Alefan Hiltbruner, J J Horgan, dam Canady, J Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
C H Weeks
DA Wheeler
Harriet
Vtaggers
Wathers
Charles W -McPheman
Bertha Johnson
Alefan Hiltbruner J J Horgan Dam
Canady J Brown
Bigelow Huntington Tilden to Receive Goods Next Week
The house of Bigelow Huntington Tilden will receive several car loads of goods on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. The inventory includes prints dress goods muslins cloaks shawls Indies furnishing goods linens laces suiting and a complete clothing stock. Boots shoes groceries will be received and marked down to hard time prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Bigelow, Huntington & Tilden
House for rent after repairs by Maxwell occupant
The dwelling formerly occupied by D. H. Maxwell is being repaired and will be available for rent to a desirable tenant. For particulars call EB. W. Snove or Tasby's Bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Maxwell
S Callen
EB. W. Snove
Tasyer’s Bakery
Secondhand Heating Stoves for Offices and Schools
Two good second hand heating stoves offered for sale suitable for offices, school rooms, and hotels. Priced very cheap. Seller Bineuam and BArnol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bineuam & Baarrol
Seed Oats Offer for White Schenen Variety
The subscriber offers seed oats in quantities of 100 to 200 bushels at 80 cents per bushel. The White Schenen seed, from the Patent Office, weighs 40 lbs per struck bushel and ripens about a week earlier than common oats. A sample can be viewed at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
Notice to refrain from purchasing Banks note to Wray
The undersigned warns all parties against buying Samuel Banks note to Dr. Wray for twenty five dollars due December 1. The note was made in Cambridge around September 1 and payable at Nevada. The warning follows Wray’s failure to fulfill the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Banks
Dr. Wray
Cambridge
Nevada
Wray
Samvet Banks
Milling Wheat Desires and Land Tracts for Sale
The notice seeks several thousand bushels of milling wheat from Lucas and Weston and offers land tracts in Howard and Stoward townships with payment terms of 100 dollars each at ten percent annual interest. It also promotes the Hecla Hard Coal Store and the Hecla stove, urging purchase through Bingham & Barroll's Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas & Weston
Ames Steam Mills
NJ NJ NE
Howard Township
Nne
Stoward Township
Cadiz
Cedar Rapids
Jones & Eaton
Simple Vegetable Balm Recipe Offered By Ben Vandels Co
An offer to mail a recipe for a Vegetable Balm claimed to remove tan freckles pimples and blotches and to promote hair growth on bald or smooth faces. The package is to be sent to Ben Vandels Co Box 6121 No 5 Wooster St New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Vandels & Co
Wooster St
N. Y
Public sale of The Bonnaire Horn cattle in Charles City
The Short Horn cattle known as The Bonnaire Horn will be sold at public sale in Charles City Iowa on the 10th pay of Ocrowaay 1877 at 12 o'clock. Terms: twelve months at ten percent on sums over $100 with approved paper. Catalogues after Sept. dth 1877. Geo B Fairmrrecy L P Mura Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Iowa
Geo. B. Fairmrrecy
L. P. Mura
For Farmers Trade in Nishawaka Indiana Property and Bakery
A resident seeks to exchange two Nishawaka Indiana lots with a new house and barn plus a bakery valued over 2000 for a farm with good soil near a railroad in Iowa. Nishawaka is a growing manufacturing town of about 4000 residents. Inquiries directed to R. Witevata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishawaka
Indiana
Iowa
R. Witevata
Lad
Caeser and Spalding Plastering Masonry Dissolved by Mutual Consent
Notice that the firm Caeser & Spalding plastering masonry has dissolved by mutual consent and that the undersigned will continue the business as AB successor. P. H. Caeser signs and notes use of Clinton lime. Lawyers Sheldahi and Des Moines handle collections for Polk Story Boone counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caeser & Spalding
P. H. Caeser
P.S
Clinton
Sheldahi
Des Moines
Polk, Story
Boone Counties
Money to Loan on Improved Farms at 8 Percent
Advertises loans for improved farms at eight percent interest. Reads by request: send name, time and amount wanted, acres, location and land value plus description of improvements. From Uxpsewoon and Clarik, Muscatine, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxpsewoon
For Late Open buggy sulky and stove notice
Auction or sale notice seeking inquire of W. D. Leolas for an open buggy sulky and a coal or wood cook stove. Details and terms likely available by contacting the listed party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Leoas
Real Estate for Sale by Ames Land Agents
First class farms prairie lands and desirable city property offered for sale at low figures. McCantray Stevens and Unverwoon, land agents and attorneys at law, Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCantray, Stevens & Unverwoon
Ames
Auction Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Story County Iowa
By virtue of a 1876 judgment Giles Cook Assignee vs J H Miller and W J Freed the sheriff levies on cattle horses and a stallion for sale. On October 12 1877 at 2 pm at the Nevada Court House the property will be sold for 64.45 debt plus 14 costs and 10 percent interest to the highest bidder for cash. J F Gilvestre Sheriff of Story County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
Story County
Giles Cook
J. H. Miller
W. J. Freed
Court House
Nevada
J. F. Gilvestre
Towa
Story County Votes on Increasing Supervisors to Five
County Auditor Joan R. Hays orders a September 1877 ballot question for Story County residents. Voters are to decide if the board should increase from three to five supervisors at the next general election on October 1877, with Yes or No options printed on ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
Sears of Supervisors
Iaid County
A. D
Joan R. Hays
Re submission of stock restraint regulation Story County Iowa
The county auditor directs re submission of the stock restraint question to qualified electors at the next general election on October 7 1877. Voters see yes or no options on whether stock may be restrained from running at large with defined consequences if majority votes down the regulation. The order preserves earlier winter and night laws and includes official seal and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
Notice of Land Appropriation for Railway Purposes
The Des Moines and Minneapolis Railroad Co. notifies landowners including E B Cambell Alex Duff John Waugh and others that a railway right of way one hundred feet wide will run through multiple parcels in townships 84 85 north range 24 west. Damages must be appraised by October 20 1877 or November 20 1877 with presentment before appraisers. Signed J J Suant vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Cambell
Alex. Duff
John Waugh
G. Grimard
Wm. McGookin
Des Moines and Minneapolis Railroad Company
Des Moines & Miswraronts Rarenosv Co
J. J. Suant
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