Local Gleanings From Ames and Surroundings
Local notices report Oxford shoes at Canier & Herman and fresh groceries at Adams Bros. J Ferguson returns home after illness, Drake University–ISU II match teased, Mrs Loving opens dressmaking over Bradley & White's, J J Grove shifts to exclusive groceries. Weather shifts from 90s to cool rain. W Marsh relocates to Ames. C B Kegley eyed for Whitman sheriff. Staley Amelia romance saga. Ames Cemetery Association meeting notes and plans for fence or repairs.
Local Notes on Ames Visitors and Residents
Mrs. W H Thurston is ill this week. Harriet Fitchpatrick visited Des Moines. John Leecing transacted state capitol business. D D Bales spent Sunday with Maxwell relatives. Ad Rutherfort visited his old home from Eagle Grove. Clara West-Manning of Sheldon visits Ames. Belle Rutherford visited Allan Rutherford's Boone family. Rev J Madison Williams of Drake University visited his son H P Williams. John Johnson, former station agent, called on Ames friends en route to Alaska. Stella McLain began spring term at Franklin school near Gilbert. Mrs Lewis Reno and Ruth visited from Des Moines. Mabel Harris joined Bigelow & Smith as saleswoman. Kistler family hosting Humimigon relatives from Minneapolis. Cashier Wilson left for Boston and eastern states. Mrs Geo O'Brien leaves for Cedar Rapids eye treatment. Lillian Paxton kept house for J B Paxton. Bliss and Harold Pax on visited. Attorneys Funson Martin Alderman with Elma Doo little interviewed in Story City. Mr and Mrs Harvey of Des Moines visited Coffin family. Mert Hemstreet left for Ft Leavenworth visit. Army movement to Mobile. Ole Langland of Slater News, a recorder candidate, promotes candidacy. Em Chamberlain under Drake Sanatorium care had successful operation. hopes to be out in 2-3 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mert Hemstreet
Fred
Ft. Leavenworth
Mobile
Ole Langland
Slater News
Ole
F. N. Fowler Selly
Arcadia
Nevada Lodge
Zien
Cole
Great
Arcadi Lodge No
Je Opera House
Cater
R. Quade
H. E. Slattery
Beardshea
H. M. Funson
Nevada
Yong
I. B. Allard
Clo
John L. Stepns
Boones
George Washington Lodge
Colege
Ape
Mills
Resler
Liller
Apes
Odd Fellows Hall
Edith Metcalfe
Prof
Ray Mills
Oilins
Maxwell
Cambridge
Zearing
Ames
Story County
M. Read's
Bradley & White
Miss Anna Cupps
Bert Bacon
Shockley
J. M. Ginnerrt
Morris Bros
Younes
Tom O'Brien
Maxwell & Freeland
O’brien
Greer
Tama
Toledo
Marshal Rickets
Cuba
House
Senate
Rickets
Frank Hill
Cramer
Ft. Niobrara
Nebraska
Uncle Sam
New Orleans
Home seekers' cheap excursions on North Western line
May 3 17 June 7 and 21 excursion tickets to West and South points offered with favorable time limits by agents of Chicago and North Western Railway. Iowa appears in four of five vessels at Newport News with cadets and officers from Wells Holman McCarthy Stafford. Also two organs offered for sale at 25 and 40 dollars each with tuning service by Emmett Compton in Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Emmett Compton
Ames
Dissolution of Gilbert & Miller Firm and One Partner Takeover
Notice states Gilbert & Miller dissolved and all accounts must be paid to J. M. Gilbert at his shop where the books are kept. The message signed by H. Banks mentions non-explosive smokeless gasoline carried and identifies J. M. Gilbert as the recipient of all firm assets and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert & Miller
J. M. Gilbert
Wanted Wood Choppers for Steady Work at Ames
Two or three good wood choppers sought for steady work at College Farm Ames. Pay is 100 dollars per card. J H Queal Co manager Van Chamberlain thanks customers for patronage and hopes past differences won’t affect future relations. Firemen’s Social plans ice cream strawberry festival Friday April 29 with invitation to attend. Pasture space available for ten to twelve cows with water. inquire J F Kintzley or Parley Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Farm
J. H. Queal & Co
Ames
van Chamberlain
Agt
J. F. Kintzley
Parley Sheldon
Death on the rails near Nevada recalls fatal train incident
Sylvester Bryant of Nevada died after an accident on a bridge area near town. A coronerless inquest found he died either from being struck by a train or falling from a freight car while intoxicated. Bryant, a 35 year old plasterer, was born in Story county. He had recently moved to town. a local timer, John McCarthy, joined Davis hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Bryant
Nevada
Bryant
Boone
Loud
Squire Haverly
Capt. Greeley
J. M. Gilbert
F. H. Munn
Story County
Blackmore Kegley wedding in Monte Vista Presbyterian Church
On March 30 Henry G. Blackmore and Lizzie M. Kegley were married at the Presbyterian church at 7 30 PM with Rev. O B Baum officiating. They then went to their ranch home. Blackmore is a prosperous ranchman and early valley settler. Kegley has long served as a city schoolteacher and is highly regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Blackmore
Lizzie M. Kegley
Presbyterian Church
Baum
Monte Vista
Col. Journal
War jitters and army arrival sweep Ames in anxious day
President McKinley sent an ultimatum to Madrid demanding Cuban evacuation with a Saturday deadline as troops move south. In Ames, crowds greet the 12th regiment of the regular army marching from Fort Niobrara toward New Orleans amid high excitement and glimpses of war.
Weather Summary Reports Strong Spring Growth Across Iowa
Central Station Des Moines reports a favorable progress week for farm work and crops. Early cool spell followed by warm period improved moisture with showers on the 12th 13th and again on 16th 17th aiding central and western districts. Seeding nearly complete with spring wheat and barley up well and corn planting expected before month end. Grass growth strong with pastures improving and winter wheat outlook brighter than earlier estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Des Moines
Opening game set for Ames vs Story City club
The first game at Story City diamond is scheduled for Tuesday April 26 with Ames facing the Story City club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story City
Ames
Story City Club
Careful women and hidden feminine illnesses warned
The article urges women not to ignore early signs of female ailments. It cites nervousness digestive disturbances and fatigue as linked to reproductive organs and promotes Dr. R V Pierce's Favorite Prescription as an effective remedy. It notes a 21 cent stamp offer for Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
Rain Delivers On Forecast With Steady Monday Showers
A soaking rain drenched the area all day Monday fulfilling the forecast. A piano and violin recital by Reidelsberger and Nagel at the opera house impressed with high artistry and earned strong applause from the audience. The program also featured Garnett Hedge in vocal selections to welcome him to the stage. Dr D M Christ of Oskaloosa Iowa has opened an office in Ames above Adams Bros grocery with Mrs G also practicing. The Times extends a welcome to the new residents and wishes them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidelsberger
Nagel
Garnett Hedge
D. M. Christ
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Ames
Adams Bros
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Canier & Herman's
Bradley & White's
Tinpen Bros. & Co
J. Ferguson
William
Christian Church
Drake University
Sted
J. J. Grove
J.J
Inor
Reputa
Tar Boone
Agricultural College
West
Ager
Daniel Embree
Goea
Mr. Embree
le Zenor
Weather Service
Marsh
Billy
Mily
Mr. H
Jay
Boone Daily News
Cc. B. Kegley
Guy
Washington
Whitman
Carey
Whitman County
Ill Staley
Hamilton County
Amelia Simonson
Staley
Elseth
Tux Ames Cemetery Association
Read’s Hall
Turner Meir
Presi F. T. McLain
L. Bosworth
C. M. Super
Henry Wilson
WN. Fowler
M. K. Smith
E. L. Jofitt
W.H. Thurston
Harriet Fitchpatrick
John Leecing
State Capitol
D. D. Bales
Ad. Rutherfort
Eagle Grove
Clara West-Manning
Sheldon
Belle Rutherford
Allan
J. Madison Williams
H. P. Williams
John Johnson
Ames Friends
Alaska
Stella McLain
Franklin
Gilbert
Lewis Reno
Ruth
E. B. Cramblil
Mabel Harris
Bigelow & Smith’s
Kistler Ily
Humimigon
Minneapolis
Wilson
Union National Bank
Boston
Geo. O’brien
Cedar Rapids
Lillian Paxton
J. B. Paxton
Sac City
Bliss
Harold Paxton
Funson, Martin
Alderman
Mrs. Harvey
Coffin Home
Edith Elmer
Mrs. Coffin
Em. Chamberlain
Drake Sanatorium
Miss Chamberlain
H. Banks
John McCarthy
South Wayne, Wis
Davis Hardware Store
THE
Masonic Convention
Main Street
V., Chamberlain
Blackmore
Kegley
Congregational Church
Times Office
Ross E. Cramblit
Ellsworth W. R. C
J.D. Fargeson W.R. C
J. D. F. Corps
Nevada Corps Ladies Royal
McKinley
Cortes
Madrid
Spain
Weather and Crop Bulletin
Chicago
P. C. Cowan
Plastico
Washington Ave
College Boulevard
Regan
James T. Regan Co
Boone, Iowa
Tilden Bros. & CO
Carpet Departunicize
Tilden Bros
Butterick
ArtsLoweet Rateon
Smith & Son
C. F. Krogser
Cherry & Hawkins
Plymouth Rocks
Call
J. Kegley & Son
Peoria
Clark, Quien & Morse
Peoria, An
J. E. Davis
Ames, Iowa
H. Westerman
McLain
Westerman & McLain
P.O
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