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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1895
Page
3
A wide mosaic of Ames area happenings from church events, sales, and fashion to marriages, fires, and civic notes. Thompson the harpist, new spring lines at Elliott’s, hats at J P Watson’s, and a parish wedding at the bride’s home. Also reports on a pasty fire, county candidacy chatter, and Easter services across churches.
David Fairchild shakes hands with Ames friends today. Gen and Mrs Lincoln spent Easter with friends at Boone. Nevada official Wm Lockridge was an Ames visitor yesterday. Cora Thompson left Tuesday for a visit with Kingsley friends. Hicks reports his father ill after returning from Nebraska. Inks, Sherman kin, returned to Mechanicsville last Wednesday. Hamilton and daughter Dora attended church Sunday. M K Smith went to Boone for Excaliber Commandery meeting. Misses Sweeney left Friday for Webster City to visit their brother. Lloyd Wherry and baby, and Mrs Hill visited J Russell Sherman Thursday. Fred Munn traveled south yesterday. Seper and Loud attended an Engineer’s ball at Boone. Ethel Cook leaves for Indianola and Chariton Friday. E S McCord from Delmar, Ia., shook Ames friends Friday. Side looks happy as a sunflower. Al Lee and Id Wilkinson went to Cambridge for Easter services. Glyde Turner from Oscola spent Sunday with Mrs T at her parents’ home.
Central Station Des Moines notes milder first half of April with above normal temperatures, favorable seeding conditions, and likely increases in small grain corn and potato acres. Rain at week end promises moisture. fruit prospects rated good. Advertisements from TILDEN Bros. & Co. list silk fabrics, dress silks, and gloves.
Mr Thompson held his first Ames meeting to a large audience with strong turnout. Afternoon session starts at 3 o clock and the evening service at 7 55. Attendees are urged to arrive on time and those arriving after 8 15 are asked not to attend the evening service. A grand concert harp used by Mr Thompson is pictured in the article.
Shoes new spring line advertised including Ladies Fine Shoes and Little Giant School Shoes. Also notices offer restaurant stock bakery fixtures and furniture for sale by T W Sheldon Ames Iowa and advertises a match horse span for sale and Gro O Brien sold.
L. M. Bosworth sole agent for the Gold Brand Carpet soap promises thorough cleaning of carpets rugs and curtains. A guarantee protects colors, with each bar indicating safety for fabrics.
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