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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
15
The Intelligencer notes that seventeen Story county teachers are holders of state certificates. A. Banks is entertaining a son who lives in Nebraska this week.
Thursday’s Ames column lists social visits and travel notes including Miss Wallace and Miss Westermann with Mr. Gibson, Mrs. Etta Dunning’s Des Moines weekend, and Geo H Maxwell recovering from broken ribs after a horse incident. Society events include an oyster supper, old settlers’ service, and a concert by the Ladies Aid. Major General Greene’s arrival and local cricket-like notes mix with school census data and sports results at the tournament.
Dr Hawley, a wealthy Chicago physician, faced a trio of entanglements involving Miss Nina Munson his stenographer and his wife. He sought a divorce to marry Miss Munson, but Cook County court awarded Mrs Hawley alimony and found adultery. Arrests followed in Webster City as prosecutors pursue perjury and adultery charges. The affair, spanning Ames to Jewell Junction, drew in witnesses, a governor, and a pending trial in Webster City.
The W R and Ellsworth Post G A R invites all old soldiers and families to an open meeting at their hall Saturday evening October 1 1898. Exercises begin at 8 p m sharp. By order of Commander. Garlands and ranges advertised for sale by Swank and White.
We the undersigned agree to close our places of business at eight o clock p m from Oct 1 1898 to April 1 1899 except Saturdays and holiday week, listing Tilden Bros & Co to Adams Bros and others as signatories.
A modiste advertises services at the James Baker house on the south side and states Misses Gerrard and Armstrong will accept due bills in exchange for millinery. The note highlights Garland stoves and ranges sold exclusively by Swank & White, and mentions flexible service for subscribers.
An autumn jubilee at Iowa State College on October 4 invites all college neighbors and families. The program features departments, bands, and speeches by State School Superintendent Barrett and Governor Shaw. Excursions are offered and admission is encouraged for the event hosted by College Authorities.
Thursday note highlights growing crowds to Ames office for extractions and dentures. Des Moines home office listed at 610 Walnut St.
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