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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
2
Socials and visits populate a busy week with an ice cream social at the Congregational church Thursday evening and a Ladies' Aid tea hosted by Mrs. R Sheehey. Miss Myrtle Gossard hosted Ames young ladies while several residents attended a Cambridge reunion.
Claude C. Mills of the Record and Sara L. Welker of Redfield wed at the Welker home August 9 with Rev. Burnham officiating. The item notes Mills as a former I. A. C. catcher and publisher in Dallas County, while mentioning local editors and a water tower settlement attempt. Also recalls a humorous tale about Secretary Wilson and a bracelet search. The piece closes with a sixty fifth anniversary notice for Jacob and Cathrine Bingman from Harrison County Ohio, including family counts and long harmony.
Capt. Richardson, a well known traveling man, visited town and spoke of improving crop prospects in the west. He predicts better prices for farmers this year and notes a large wheat harvest in the Dakotas, signaling good times for wheat growers with sustained demand expected throughout the year.
On Saturday August 28 at 1 p m the Eckard bridge lumber sale notice appears for Franklin township. Shark er Rex.
About twenty wives sisters mothers and daughters of KP members organized a Rathbone Sisters temple Friday. Elected officers include S P C Mrs L E Freeland M E C Mrs L G Hardin M E 8S Mrs F N Fowler M E J Mrs A J Hawley M of T Miss Grace Whalen M of R C Mrs H S Goble M of F Mrs R T Sisson P G Mrs J W Weeks Installing Officer Mrs R S Loud.
Cedar Rapids hosted Iowa's largest delegate convention ending at 7 PM with Governor nominees Leslie M. Shaw and others. Shaw secured the nomination on the third ballot amid uproar while Davidson was acclaimed. Other picks include Waterman for Supreme Judge and Barrett for Public Instruction. Story county backed Shaw and Waterman. Leech won state central committee seat. Cedar Rapids praised for hosting and organization.
A collection of small ads and items notes Lillian Sargeant's seventh birthday party. Wa Taylor suffers a severed finger, Con Eddy owns a Jersey cow giving four quarts daily. Buckwheat flour and a home remedy for flies are recommended. Chamberlain's remedy praised by Dr Robey. Norfolk Nebr News mentions buckwheat use to deter worms. Weather and crop bulletin forecasts rain needed to revive corn and potatoes with threshing underway.
Evangelists Thompson and Gamble led four weeks of gospel meetings in Ames inviting deeper Christian living. They emphasized conscience and reason over revival theatrics, asked only freewill offerings, and avoided guaranteed pay. Patrons urged to contribute via envelopes before Sunday evening’s end. Also notes on August 21 22 rail rates from Ames to Buffalo for Grand Army Encampment with return to Sept 20. Rate from Ames to Buffalo and back cited as $20.00.
Excursion tickets to the county fair in Jefferson Iowa are offered at reduced rates August 23 to 26 inclusive with sale through August 27. Apply to Chicago & North Western agents. A second notice states reduced fares via the North Western Line for August 24 to 28 inclusive with sale through August 30. Apply to Chicago & North Western Ray agents.
Leaving Marshalltown Sunday January 22nd at 10 p m the Buffalo Special offers up to date sleeping cars and free chair cars to Buffalo via the Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route with niagara Falls connection. Round trip price 18 50 with extension to Sept 20 for return. J A Exuis Agent.
The Chicago Great Western Ry name Old Seldiera Route honors its low fare stance for the St Paul Encampment. It offers cheap, comfortable service aboard the Maple Leaf from August 23 to 28. Inquiries can be made with ticket agents or F H Lord in Chicago.
The Ladies Cemetery Association invites Ames and surrounding residents to ride the Ames & College Railway Company on Friday August 27. Proceeds from the day fund cemetery care and beautification. Passengers should handle their own baggage and not count change.
Veteran Henry Steinberger of Allentown Pennsylvania describes chronic diarrhoea since 1862 as a private in the 167th Pennsylvania Volunteers. After trying many medicines and doctors he used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, bought a 50 cent bottle and was completely cured.
Round trip fare of 18.50 to Buffalo via Chicago on the Maple Leaf Route. Tickets on sale August 21 and 22 with return limit extended to September 20. Expires offer for an eastern visit due to low rate and long validity. J A Exits Agent Marshalltown.
The Maple Leaf Route offers affordable round trips on select Tuesdays in August for homeseekers, plus summer tourist tickets to mountain and seashore resorts through September 30. Special rates apply for events in Lake Minnetonka, Indianapolis meetings, and the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Buffalo.
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