Local MISCELLANY items from Ames area news
Numerous notices and short items from Ames including sales at Canier Ros and Adams Bros groceries, J. Ferguson's return to depot duties, church topics at the Christian church, Drake University athletic plans, Mrs. Loving opening a dressmaking establishment, J. J. Grove switching to groceries, and local business moves. Personal paragraphs cover residents visiting Des Moines, Ames, or Maxwell, school activities, and community happenings with brief updates on health and travel.
Home Seekers Excursions On North Western Line
May 3 17 June 7 and 21 special excursion tickets to western and southern points at low rates via Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Iowa is represented on four of the five vessels in the Newport News flying squadron with cadet engineer William B Wells and F R Holman from Iowa aboard the Brooklyn and Texas respectively. Albert McCarthy from Des Moines in charge of a two gun battery on the Massachusetts while Lt George H Stafford of Iowa serves as senior watch officer on the Columbia.
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North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Iowa
Newport News
Brooklyn
William B. Wells
Texas
F. R. Holman
Massachusetts
Albert McCarthy
Des Moines
Columbia
George H. Stafford
Bargain pianos and organs offered for sale
Two organs in first class shape priced at 25.00 and 4080 each. piano and organ tuning by Emmett Compton of Ames Iowa. satisfaction guaranteed. Also note dissolving Gilbert and Miller firm with accounts payable to J M Gilbert at the shop. J M Gilpert listed.
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Emmett Compton
Ames
Iowa
Gilbert & Miller
J. M. Gilbert
J. M. Gilpert
Wanted wood choppers and sales notice at Ames
Wanted. Two or three good wood choppers. Steady work. Price $100 per card. ConLeve Fars. I take the present means for thanking one and all of our customers for the liberal patronage accorded us during the term of years that I have managed the business of J. H. Queal & Co., at Ames. Trusting all past differences may not mar our future peace, and that all present differences will be satisfactorily and speedily adjusted, Y remain yours very truly. Van CHAMBERLAIN, Agt. J. H. Quean & Co. The Experiment Station has Worlds Fair seed potatoes for sale. Firemen's Social. The fire boys will have an ice cream and strawberry festival Friday evening April 29. Everyone invited. Pasture for Cows. Room for ten or twelve cows. Good pasture, running water, etc. Inquire of J. F. Kintzley or Parley Sheldon.
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Weather Service
Marsh
Ames
Billy
Ish
Gay
Boone Daily News
C. B. Kegsey
Guy
Washington
Whitman County
Carey
Ermit Staley
Hamilton County
Amelia Simonson
Staley
Ellsih
Beir
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Alderman
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Story City
Harvey
Des Moines
Coffin Home
Ft. Leavenworth
Mobile
Ole Langland
Slater News
Ole
Em. Chamberlain
Drake Sanatorium
Miss Chamberlain
ConLeve
J. H. Queal & Co
van Chamberlain
Agt
J. H. Quean & Co
J. F. Kintzley
Parley Sheldon
Tragic Death Of Sylvester Bryant On Rail Line
Sylvester Bryant of Nevada was found dead on the railroad near town after last seen walking toward a train. An inquest ruled death by walking on track or falling from a train while intoxicated, exonerating the railroad company. Bryant, about thirty five, a plasterer born in Story county, left a life shaped by struggle with drink. John McCarthy of South Wayne, Wis., arrived as a timer and joined Davis hardware.
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Nevada
Bryant
Boone
Loud
Squire Haverly
Capt. Greeley
J. M. Gilbert
F. H. Munn
Story County
John McCarthy
South Wayne, Wis
Davis Hardware Store
Weather Summary From Des Moines Reports Weekly Progress
Des Moines reports a favorable week for farming with above normal warmth due to late week heat. Showers on the 12th and 13th and again on the 16th and 17th added moisture to central and western districts. Seeding nearly finished, spring crops up well and corn planting expected before month end. Grass growth strong and winter wheat prospects improved.
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Central Station
Des Moines
Opening Ball Game Set for Ames and Story City
The base ball opener at Story City diamond will be Tuesday April 26 pitting Ames against the Story City club. Dr. D. M. Christ of Oskaloosa has opened an Ames office above Adams Bros grocery with his wife also practicing.
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Story City
Ames
Story City Club
D. M. Christ
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Adams Bros
First annual Masonic convention held in Story County
The first annual Masonic convention of Story County lodges met in this city with lodges from Slins Maxwell Cambridge Cole Zearing Nevada and Ames represented. The event featured work of the first and second degrees, a banquet with speeches by Rev H E Slattery Dr Beardshea and others, fine music, and carriage tours for visitors. The next convention is planned for Nevada in October.
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Arcadia No
Nevada
H. E. Slattery
Beardshea
M. Funson
Yong Mason
Z. A. Church of
D. I. Thomas
John A. McCall
Des Moines
E. H.addison
Maxwell
L. B. Allard
Clo
John L. Stepns
Boone
George Washington Lodge
Colege
Metcafe
Mills
Resler
Liller
Anes
Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Smith Metcalfe
War fears rise as Cortes ultimatum drives Cuba row
At 11 30 yesterday President McKinley sent his ultimatum to the Cortes at Madrid demanding Cuba evacuation and a Saturday deadline. Troops move south and war preparations begin. Ames greets 12th Regiment en route from Ft Niobrara to New Orleans amid feverish civic display and crowds.
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McKinley
Cortes
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