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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1896
Page
12
Des Moines Chariton and other towns figure in student visits and homecomings. E Howe, D Gann, Chas Wilcox, and many others are listed with travels, classes, and family mentions. Lectures by Prof J B Johnson and Dr F W Gunsaulus announced with free admission and praise for the elocution department.
Farmers report plowing nearly done and ready to plant corn with Dunn having 125 acres awaiting planting. Con gregational church had no service due to a Garden Prairie convention. Rev Weaver preached at the Baptist church. Family moves and school changes noted along with temperance hall rental and local Sunday visits.
Obituary notes Jane Templeton born 1817 in Fayette County Ohio. She married William Templeton in 1845 and moved from Ohio to Story County Iowa in 1856 then to the Templeton farm south of Ames in 1870. Survived by several children and relatives, she joined Presbyterian roots then Congregational Church in Ames.
Ana Fonor reports from Alabama about land scams and harsh realities for northern settlers. He warns of stumps, sandy subsoil, high clearing costs, poor fertility, recurrent freezes, widespread cheap labor, dangerous snakes, and unreliable promises. He urges readers to inspect land themselves before buying.
Residents cheered the new time card with a brass band and cow bells, but reports say business on the line remains dull. Engineers and conductors have faced pay setbacks as freight activity weakens.
Miss Sesselia Johnson was born in Norway on December 23, 1835. She married E. Erickson in 1855 and had eight children, four boys and four girls. She died Saturday April 25 at 2 30 and was interred after services at home. Reverend Hicks led a large service from 1st John 3 2. The family receives many condolences.
Canter Bros. and Herman announce the employment of Mr. Fred Alen who will repair all kinds of shoes in a workmanlike manner. Ladies tan shoes and other fine repairs are welcome. Bring them in and get acquainted.
The week’s temperature excess ranged 38 to 9 degrees with ample sunshine. Rainfall exceeded normal in northern and central districts. April precipitation is 0.3 inches above state normal with ample soil moisture. Vegetation shows unusual rapid growth. oats barley wheat and rye benefited. pasturage ample for stock. Farm work progressing. corn sowing starting southern districts. potatoes planted. light frosts on 22nd and 23rd caused no damage. fruit prospects promising.
Charley Quade fences his prem ises while old sidewalks are replaced. Howard McLain reshingle s north side residence. Watson millinery front brightened with paint. Stebbin residence foundation finished then carpentry begun. Davis House to gain interior improvements. Olive Grove given surprise party. Kilmer painters finish Fowler residence papering and painting. Ben Read plans bay window enlargement and other upgrades. Marriage at Ames April 28 1896 unites Charles W Hodgdon and Mary J Sargent with guests from Des Moines Muscatine and Ames. Hodgdon an Iowa State University graduate and Hoquiam attorney plans resi dence there.
City school departments marched to the woods for Arbor Day activities. Literary exercises were held and various sports like baseball were enjoyed. The scholars benefited from fresh air and nature interaction during the outing at Maxwell's grave.
The passage promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as relief for bilious colic and claims attacks can be prevented by taking the remedy at the first symptoms. It notes 25 and 50 cent bottles are sold by druggists.
A fragment from the page notes a new line of neckwear debuting today at a location referenced as aiper. Details are sparse and the item described appears in brief fashion notes.
The Ames Agricultural College baseball team edged Drake University 2 to 1 at Athletic Park in Des Moines with a strong Ames crowd cheering. The game drew about five hundred spectators, praised as a model contest with excellent team play and sharp fielding.
Ames Iowa council meets in adjourned session at city hall with nine members present. They approve last minutes, hire E. B. Rice to supervise south side sewer outlet, defer plans for electric light plant until May 4, appoint Marston and Franklin to liaise with light contractors, and note the ongoing event of local business advertisements.
The city mayor forms a Decoration Day committee with Parney Sheldon L C Tilden and C M Soper to work with G A R and W R C units. G A R members are Henry Wilson S P O'Brien and M Hemstreet. W R C members are Mrs Turner McLain Mrs Matt McMichaels and Mrs D G Ferguson. A speaker and program are planned.
In Nevada the district court heard several cases this week. J H Swan versus C and N Ry awarded $40 to the plaintiff for damages from a killed horse. Elizabeth Cameron versus Walter A Cameron granted a divorce bill. Iowa Agricultural College versus J C Wilcox jury disagreed. Lake versus Monk involves malpractice claim over eye treatment. decision pending. Court date changes shift terms earlier: September in August, April in March, spring term sooner, fall term earlier for attendees.
Fragmented items record a mayoral fine, cough remedy testimonial, coal and fabric prices, a steel beam plow pitch, a house for sale in Story City, and pasture rates. Contains names such as F M Martin, G Hamiton, Tilden Bros Co, Bingham & Co, Mrs N Danielson, and Maxwell with pricing across 25c to $2.75 ranges and a $12 plow note.
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