Fine shirt uniforms and local notices from Chapel Ridge
A local notice sheet describes Baggagemen of the C N Way expected to buy complete uniforms with gold buttons and trimmings similar to conductors. It also mentions Chamberlain remedies and inventive Americans, with social items from Ames and Gilbert including visits, school terms, new baby births, and a photographer closing May 10 at the Taylor Gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C & N Way
G. E. Knowron
Taylor Gallery
Ames
G. E. Knowlton
Neighbors Report Small Town News And Incidents
Miss Lou Gossar returned to school. Mr Ford visited Des Moines for knee trouble. Mrs R Sheehey visited Crocker with her daughter. Fred Johnson and Peter Lyndal returned from Des Moines after schooling. Hannah McGrath of Ames visited A Wortman. A horse theft near Nels Anfonson’s east of town remains unsolved. Mr A Wortman attended his mother’s funeral in PL. John Oliver oversees the lumber yard and plans to move his family here. Peterson thriving in implement business. J Stark made a Boone call this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Evening of Music and Local News Roundup
Mr Billings visited and brought his violin as two violins and the organ filled the evening with music. Mr Templeton is slowly recovering from illness. Farmers sowed wheat and oats last week. Mrs Switzer spent two days in Ames tidying her house for a tenant. Mrs Ryerson is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs A Crambill spent weekend with daughter Mrs William Bell. Penfield place improvements underway. Question raised about tapping soft maple trees for syrup. Miss Edna Wilson began her spring term at Enterprise school house on Monday April 12. Miss Gertie Beckwith to teach Jarvel school this season starting last Monday. Young folks preparing for Easter service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzie Decker
John R. Decker
Creameryman Jones
Joe Jackson
N. Sparingman
Peter Jensen
M. K. Hollister
Gilbert
Ridge Farm
Ethel Dodds
Ames
Frank Morris
Chester Davis
Chet
Chapel Ridge
Edna Wilson
Enterprise School
A Heavenly Visitor Seen Over Ames Saturday Evening
A mysterious air ship was reported by Times staff and about twenty residents as it flashed a bright light and moved across Story County skies near Ames. Observers described a red to green light, a cigar shaped object with wings, and a high altitude as it vanished into clouds. Theories ranged from a patent experiment to advertising stunt or omens of calamity. The same issue notes the Iowa legislature passage of the Manufacturing bill by 26 to 24 in the Senate and expected House concurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Times
Story County
Alba Heywood Engagement Brought to Ames
Manager Moffit announces Alba Heywood will perform in Ames during the last week of the month. Heywood remains a favorite with Ames residents and is praised as one of the most pleasing actors to appear on an Ames stage.
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Moffit
The
Times
Alba Heywood
Ames
Morris and Akio Wed at Bride's Parents Home
Mr Lynn Morris and Miss Bertha Akio wed last night at the bride's parents home south of town with Rev Byron Clark officiating. The Times extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Morris
Bertha Akio
Byron Clark
the ‘Times
Platino photos offered at low prices with May 10 deadline
KNOWLTON'S advertises Platino photos priced low like last year old style finish. Order a dozen before May 10. Congregational church holds Passion week services with themes and special music. Tonight non sermon titled He Gave Himself. Easter Sunday events include a 10 am Sunday School concert and morning sermon on Easter themes. Evening sermon asks Is There More Faith in Honest Doubt Than in Half the Creeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Congregational Church
Jesus
Iowa Weather and Crop Bulletin April 13 1897
Des Moines Iowa reports a cold unsettled week with mean temperatures 5 to 7 degrees below normal and light precipitation. Soil condition shows moderate improvement while sowing of wheat oats and barley begins though soil quality limits results. Early potatoes planted in southern districts as the season runs at least two weeks late causing anticipated smaller small grain acreage. fruit buds except peaches appear healthy.
Real Estate and Loan Offers and Local Cure Notice
Miller and Kooser sell Dwinell Wright & Co. coffee in two pound cans. For sale house and lot on north side with six rooms, cash price cheap. Real estate loans offered by J P Cur. Mrs A Inveen of Alton Ill reports sciatic rheumatism relief and cure after using Chamberlain Pain Balm. 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Vaughn
Oakton
Dwinell Wright & Co
White House
Miller & Kooser’s
Tf J.P. Cur
A. Inveen
Henry St
Alton, Lil
Sopers Glove and Hat Sale Amid Local Notes
Local notices report Sopers offering gloves and spring hats priced from 80e to 3.00, plus health and society items. Transactions include marriages granted, a Nevada bond count adjournment, and a Boone Democratic banquet praised for a mandolin club. General chatter mentions illness, a horse for sale, and a lunch note promoting Dr. Pierce’s Pellets with medical advice.
College Easter Service Program Attracts Knights Lars
The college exercises begin at the usual hour with Dr. Shear preaching to the Knights lars. The program lists organ preludes Handel Largo and Resurrection Song by Shelly and others, scripture reading, prayers, solos by Miss Knapp and Mr Resler, an address, hymns, and a benediction followed by an organ postlude. A note mentions a sale of Fedora hats at Soper's afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shear
Knights Lars
For Sale Over 400000 Acres in Northern Wisconsin
The North Western Line advertises over 400000 acres for sale in Northern Wisconsin at low prices and easy terms. Seekers' excursion tickets go on sale May 4 and May 18 at very low rates. For maps and descriptive lands, inquire at the nearest agent or address G W Bell Commissioner Hudson Wis.
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C. St. 1
O. R.y
Wisconsin
G. W. Bell
Hudson, Wis
Chicago & Northwestern Ry Roewis Incident
Chicago and Northwestern Railway report cites Gro. W. Roewis as agent in a noted transport matter. Details readable show official action connected to railway operations and agent supervision at the line. Further specifics are not present in the fragment.
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Bigelow and Smith
Mckinley
Cleveland
Adams Bros
Soper’s
R. J. Warren
Pleasant Brook
N. Y
Ed. Wilkinson
L. Walters
Mrs. Baumgartner
McCalisburg
Arrasmth House
Carl Anderson
Uncle Sam
Rich
Billy” Pugh
Mr. Swearingen
Frank Downs
Wayne Wunter
Effie Dunkle
Guy Dodds
H. Christman
Mrs. Dodds
Lou Gossar
Ford
Des Moines
Fred Johnson
Péter Lyndol
Hannah McGrath
A. Wortman
Nels Anfonson
Town
Cambridge
Peterson
J. Stark
Boone
Grant
Mr Billings
Mr Templeton
Ryerson
Mrs. A. Cramblil
Mrs
William Bell
Penfield Place
Gertie Beckwith
Jarvel
Iowa
Senate
Iowa Weather and Crop Bulletin
Sivory County Bank
A. 0
Hall
North Side
Goode
Mandolin Club
Grandma Miller
E. E. Sowers
Nevada
Mary Corkins
Luke Corkins
A. E. Stoops
Mary Stoops
Rachel Manges
Jas. Manges
Emily A. Hull
Chasalias
John C. Hull
Thomas Jefferson
Parley Shelden
R. T. Sisson
Dr. Pierce
Word’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Common Sense Medical
Handel
Xerxes
Aymu
Shepherd
Pato Aa
Eames
Shelly
Mr. Franklin
Millard
Miss Knapp Mr. Resler
Soper
Gro. W. Roewis
Sverling Express
Atlantic Express
Chicago Express
Oveland Limited
Iowa & Oak
i—Overland Limited
Pacific
Freig Ees
Carroll Express
Des Moines Accom
Chicago Xpress
S. C
D. M. Freigt
Ves M. Seey
Dak & Des M
Chicago Limited
Dea M. & K
Chicago
Eagle Grove
Jak Balm
Carlton
Agt
Amen
Lowdl
Dr. Cramblil
L. M. Bosw
Burns
Bower & Sorenson
Lowa
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