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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
4
Private Secretary John Briar returned to Washington from ays abroad. Articles of incorporation have been filed with the secretary of state of Bros Keokuk. Citizens State Bank of Promise City Wayne county chartered with capital 25000. J A Bradley ident F M Hazlewood cashier.
The state auditor issued a certificate for Civic Mutual Life Insurance in San Francisco and chartered Rockford State Bank of Mayd County with $25 000 capital. R M Potter presides, B A Wallace serves as secretary. E A Dawson of Waverly returns from Minneapolis where his wife remains ill. State chor al secretary Greene travels to Asheville for a British meeting, then to St Louis as delegate to horticultural and apple grower groups. James Horrabin’s deputy revenue post sparks board of public works jockeying, with candidates H G McElderry S C McQuimby W Campbell and George Whitmer discussed for the role. appointment likely by Sept 1.
Col J D Palmer and Lt Gov John Harriott join Gov Cummins and many speakers at the Old Soldiers reunion. The event features speeches by Father Nugent Rev Evans and others. the band of the First Iowa regiment performs. The Wilson family donates Lincoln’s manuscript of his acceptance speech to the state historical department.
In a brisk exchange the speaker teases Bay Jinks about trading a flashy gold piece for a modest mickle plated case. The reply cites circumstantial reasoning behind the change, hinting at social or financial pressures.
A jumble of phrases touches on mood apologies and manners with lines about patience and self restraint. It hints at vintage social wit noting how people handle failure and appearance while contrasting good and bad traits with humorous aphorisms.
Newton, Aug 22. Joseph Palmer, a Colfax area farmer, was killed when dragged by a team he attempted to catch. He tied the horses with straps, which tangled around him and caused the fatal injury. he was found in the pasture, with likely accompanying kicks from the horses.
Ray Eisminger aged 13 confessed to twice poisoning the Anderson family in Harrison township Oska loosa county with strychnine from a bottle kept in a clock. He said he acted without motive and may be sent to the reform school after a cross examination and pending judge arrival.
The Iowa prohibition state convention at Waterloo nominated W. W. Howard for secretary of state John W. Leedy for auditor E. P. Fetter for treasurer E J Albright for railroad commissioner J B Ferguson for attorney general E A Graves for supreme court judge W P Briggs for reporter supreme court and district congressional nominees W C Shepard Francis Bacon John A Earl D McGregor Malcom Smith J D C Merariand and W D Elwell with remaining districts to be chosen later.
Marshalltown Aug 23 Coroner F P Lierle investigated the death of William J Elliott who is believed to have killed himself with strychnine Relatives demand a post mortem to confirm poisoning and rule out murder The inquest began at midnight and continued into the afternoon with doubt persisting about the manner of death.
Sheriff Davis was wounded and seriously injured during a jail mutiny in Centerville. His wife and Deputy Bevington, armed with an ax and revolver, restrained the prisoners and restored order. Mrs. Davis showed notable bravery and likely saved her husband's life in what was the culmination of several escape attempts, with two inmates accused of murder among the desperadoes.
The district court jury venire for the September term reports for duty September 22. Sixty men are named, including G. W. Arrowood of Altoona, H. Detwiller of East Maple, J. Fletcher of 1116 W Fourth, G. H. Fitzsimmons of Ridegdale, A. Marsiliott of Seventh Street, J. May of Ninth Street, R. R. No. 1, and numerous others from Des Moines and surrounding towns.
Professor E W Stanton will serve as acting president of the State College in Ames until a successor to the late Beardshear is chosen. The board met long into the night with no candidate in view and Mrs Beardshear to remain in the president’s house. The corner stone of the main building was inspected, bearing the foreman W H Dale’s name and a 180% vote inscription, with plaster and relics found nearby.
Iowa City Aug 25 The John son County Old Settlers association elected its officers for the coming year at its annual reunion. Officers named include President W H Buchanan Solon First vice president Isaac Weeber Sharon Second vice president A B E Swisher Iowa City Third vice president L W Miller Pleasant Valley Secretary Gil R Irish East Lucas Treasurer H J Wieneke Iowa City Addresses were delivered by Lieut Webb Henderson of Jefferson La and Rev Dr S N Fellows and A E Swisher of Iowa City.
W 8 Porter reports from Colorado that two Iowa figures, Prof Hendrixon of Grinnell College and Henry Lyman of Iowa College, acted bravely during a runaway stagecoach accident. Hendrixon uninjured. Lyman sprained an ankle while aiding wounded passengers.
George Perry a coal yard worker for Great Western south of the Coon river suffered a scalp wound when a swinging door slammed shut striking his head. He lost consciousness but avoided further injuries, was taken home near Seventh and Walnut, and attended by Dr Hanawalt.
Mark Evans of Des Moines has an appointment at the Manila custom house and departs next Monday from San Francisco to assume duties. He previously served as first sergeant of Company F in the Thirty-second Regiment and took part in the Philippines campaign. His unit captured the first guns of the regiment in the Philippines.
In Des Moines an ex policeman William Winburn was arrested by two officers after refusing to move on and was beaten with a billy. Mayor Brenton and Chief Brackett refused to file charges, keeping him jailed overnight to treat severe scalp wounds. The incident follows a prior clash with the mayor and police over alleged misconduct.
Webster City reports the death of Mrs. W. L. Church of Blaine Washington a Hamilton county pioneer mother of Mrs. W. J. Birmazzki. Known for defending a cabin during Indian attacks she shot an Indian and saved others. A Hamilton county memorial tablet honors her bravery and life.
Waterloo Iowa August 25 Officer Monan a patrolman has been dismissed for brutality toward Henry Emerson an Illinois Central car repairer Emerson was badly bruised with a three inch scalp gash and a cut on his cheek the incident followed a strenuous encounter with the officer authorities say
A horse thief eluded capture after driving through Kellerton with mule team stolen in Atlantic. He traded mules to Glen Johnson for a horse team, got 38 dollars, threatened bystanders, and escaped on a mounted horse into timber near Tuskego. Authorities continue pursuit.
A gas jet beneath the pipe organ at Plymouth Congregational Church on Eighth and Pleasant where Janitor Bowlsby left to dine started a blaze at about 2 PM. The organ was almost destroyed, walls and ceilings scorched, altar and seats charred. Estimated loss is $10,000, fully insured.
Louisville editorial roasts the Van Alens and related social scandals. It critiques public obsession with elite families and recalls the Remington death linked to Van Alen lore, blasting infelicities in a gilded circle.
Wolf Prussia a 40 year old street cleaner was blown into the air by an explosion near Ewing avenue and Pine street. A wheel struck a can, causing a flash and blast that tore his abdomen. He was taken to the city hospital in serious condition as police investigate.
Deputy U S Marshal Frank Jones shot and mortally wounded Sam Baker while attempting an arrest in Checotah Indian Territory. Two bystanders George B. Howard and John Fox were seriously wounded. The Baker family is tied to regional feuds including the Brooks Riddle and Creek Nation clashes linked to fifty deaths.
William Upshaw, 20, returned home during the early hours, shot his father through the chest, wounded his stepmother's breast twice, then killed himself on nearby railroad tracks. Authorities say motive was opposition to his father’s second marriage. Upshaw’s father lies critically ill, his wife recovering.
Samuel Pryor founder of Pryor's band dies at dawn from gastric disease in St Joseph Missouri. He never worked except as a musician and his band played lively airs at his passing, including several of his own compositions, as he lay dying. His group had engagements in many major cities.
William Woolwine of Jefferson drank a quart of whisky then an ounce of laudanum and died at 2 30 pm. He warned family of taking poison, showed the bottle, but no help came for four hours. A hard drinker with a wife and seven children, oldest 25.
An advertising snippet from a Des Moines Daily and Sunday News page promotes terms for a yearly and short subscription, mentions Associated Press dispatches and market reports, and includes miscellaneous maxims and a drug ad for Laxative BromoQuinine Tablets claiming one day cure and refund.
An advertisement promotes Russ Bleaching Blue stressing it should be in every home. It urges shoppers to ask their grocer for the product and use no substitute. The copy invites readers to try a package.
A pithy line notes that people avoid mischief as long as they can avoid getting caught, reflecting practical restraint and fear of consequences.
A compact fragment notes mottoes about duty and practical household items. It claims water starch quality rankings and praises small deeds as the core of great work.
A bold sales pitch declares Defiance Starch for sale everywhere with claimed superior quality and quantity. The text upsell notes boys have eyes like hawks for hypocrites, suggesting sharp scrutiny of competitors.
Advertisement notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children helps soften gums reduce inflammation ease pain and cure wind colic priced at 25 cents a bottle.
The article argues that talk alone achieves little without energy to drive progress. It emphasizes perseverance, clear goals, and sustained effort as essential to turning discussion into tangible results.
In Carlinville last night Reverend Henry Turner, pastor of the Colored Baptist church, shot and killed his six year old son who he mistook for a burglar. The coroner later discharged the minister, ruling the death an accidental shooting.
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