Dynamite Bombs Found Hidden Near Greely Farm
Mr Kinkaid and the Myers boy found four dynamite bombs wrapped in paper and tied with shoe strings in manure hauled from Squire Loughran's stable on the Greely farm south of town. The bombs measured about two inches in diameter and eight to ten inches long. A bystander advised careful handling. Theories place their origin as possible intended use, lost drill site debris, or hidden stash. The discovery was witnessed by H A Greely and others. The bombs had fresh paper, suggesting recent concealment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kinkaid
Greely
Squire Loughran
Myers Boys
H. A. Greely
Messrs. Kinkaid
Myers
Ames City Council Meeting in Electric Light Building
Ames Iowa council met to approve minutes and remit taxes for three widows. Superintendent Clifton was instructed to sell the old boiler. The electric light fund borrowed 82000 and 2000 from water works fund. Commercial light rates set and a petition to open Clark Street and remove barb wire fence filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
M. K. Smith
McLain
Adams
Tilden
Bower
Thompson
Marston
Franklin
M. J. Selby
E. B. Plumb
L. van Dusen
Clifton
Electric Light Fund
General Fund
Water Works
Clark Street
Local notices and events from Ames area
W R Scott advertises sweet cider while Scott Greenlie battles a sprained ankle. Miss Ethel Cook assists with holiday trade at Bargain Store. House and lot for sale. Episcopal services at Read's hall next Sunday. New hay scales at Spring & Son and W J Freed. Rich to move barber shop to former Tennant room for millinery use. Mrs J A Baker in Iowa City for ear treatment. County Sunday school convention at Collins with large meeting. missionary Wilson reports progress. Frank Graves captures a huge jack rabbit. Christian theme at Baptist church with Mr Blackman and a sermon on a nine mile walk with Jesus. Oval suits priced 5 to 15 dollars for men, 1.25 to 5 dollars for boys. Bierstow & Spira. The Times apologizes for misnaming Charley Sprague. Ames residents saw Boston Comic Opera Co. at Boone. they perform Mascot at the Ames Opera House tonight. Fairfax station agent fights robbers. one killed, another wounded. Rev Williams to preach To Converts next Sunday, Modern Crusade Sunday evening. Christian church offers services next Monday and Tuesday for member benefit. Church annual meeting Thursday evening next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Charley Sargent
Charley Sprague
Materes
Ames
Boston Comic Opera Co
Boone
Ames Opera House
Williams
Christian Church
Electric lighting advances and future methods noted
A New York Times expert outlines progress in electric lighting from early value concerns to superior service. Improvements include inverted arc lamps directing light to whitewashed ceilings, lower candlepower lamps with reflective hoods, and opaque or tinted globe bottoms. Domestic shades gain diffusion with prism textures, and diffused colored lighting reshapes church interiors for restful effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
New York Times
Napoleon's Will Reveals Complex Personal Traits and Forgiving Tone
The document presents Napoleon's will as simple yet charged with hidden meaning. It reflects praise for France while forgiving enemies and rewarding long‑time supporters, with a codicil referencing Castillon and Wellington and a vast private fortune bequest to numerous beneficiaries.
Local Advertisements Seeps Through Thurston & Graham's Oil Ras
An assortment of notices and ads includes Bey your coal oil at Thurston and Gra ham's for 15c oil quality. A light red Jersey cow estrayed, milk giving, with information to recover directed to Jos Bacon. Patent remedies touted include Prus for constipation and Karl's Clover Root Tea by Judisch Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurston & Graham’s
Estrray
Jos. Bacon
Karl
Judisch Bros
Boys risk trouble over tampering with street lights
The notice warns boys who persist in monkeying with street lights face consequences. The lights are public property and interference could lead to a dangerous accident across the road.
Married Near Ames Between Frank Carpenter and Edna MecKinley
At the bride’s mother’s home five miles north of Ames last night, Frank Carpenter of Stewart Iowa wed Edna MecKinley of Ames. The ceremony was by Rev A C Blackman pastor of the Baptist church. After visiting with friends they will reside at the groom’s home, with friends praying for long life and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Frank Carpenter
Stewart
Iowa
Edna MecKinley
Baptist Church
A. C. Blackman
County Clerk and visitors stop in for local affairs
County Clerk Hamilton, Ames visitor yesterday, and Walter Perkins who spent the past week in Chicago were noted. Sheriff Banks appeared in town yesterday handling property from a foreclosure. Miss Beulah Boyd of Story City visited the Brenneman home in this city this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ames
Walter Perkins
Chicago
Sheriff Banks
Beulah Boyd
Story City
Brenneman
New Goods Arrive at Bier Tow and Siri
Brevity style notice highlights new merchandise at Bier Tow and Siri inviting customers to browse. Contains incomplete marketing fragment urging visits for fresh arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bier
Siri
Des Moines passenger derails at turntable switch hazard
An open yard switch sent the eleven ton Des Moines passenger crashing toward the turntable near the round house. Engineer Joe Jennings and fireman Mat Hagen leapt free with minor injuries. No passengers were harmed, a special carried them to Des Moines, and wreckers cleared the scene later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Carroll
Round House
Joe Jennings
Eagle Grove
Mat Hagen
Jennings
Hagen
Des Mons
Market Update From Biertow and Smiru
A brief note mentions remaining ladies jackets and a few new markets to be used at less than cost to make them. Biertow and Smiru are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biertow & Smiru
Dorcas Society Hosts Picture Party With Mystery Tea
The Dorcas Society held a picture party at President Mrs. L. G. Hardin's home, issuing 125 invitations. Guests drew from a basket to match baby pictures with ladies, enjoyed a ten-item mystery tea, and Nettie Fibbs and John Williams gave recitations. The event raised about sixteen dollars for a winter charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
L. G. Hardin
Fittler
Owledge
Nettie Fibbs
John Williams
Marriage of Ralph D. Jones to Edith B Wilson at Gilbert Station
At the home of Frank L. Wilson near Gilbert Station on Wednesday November 25 1896 Ralph D Jones and Edith B Wilson were married by Rev Paul Douglass Congregational church in the presence of about 30 guests. The couple will live with Ralphs parents as he helps in the creamery. The article lists numerous gifts and expresses warm congratulations from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Wilson
Gilbert Station
Ralph D. Jones
Edith B Wilson
Paul Douglass
Congregational Church
Ralph D
T. B. Jones
Mise
Edith B
Frank Wilson
Ralph
Edith
From neighboring towns highlights and notices
Miss Nellie Sheehey spent part of last week at Crocker with her sister Mrs. W. E. Tanner. A special meeting will commence next Sunday at the Congregational Church. Thomas Posegate will have a sale next week. The ladie's Aid Society meets with Mrs. R. Sheehey next Thursday Dec. 17. GLOVES and mittens at Soper's with special hat prices. Thurston and Graham invite cash or note settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Sheehey
Crocker
W. E. Tanner
Congregational Church
Thomas Posegate
Wife
Wintersett
Mrs. Crane
Ladie’s Aid Society
C and N W Improve Stock Yard. Local News and Accidents
The C. and N. W. are improving and rebuilding the stock yard at this place. Agent Hougland appears in a new regulation cap. L. Oliver visited Des Moines on Wednesday. Benjamin of the Journal looked after its interests in town. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Jacobson moved to town. Mr. and Mrs. Moklebust began housekeeping in the Watson property. Miss Bertha Jacobson visited Story City. A freight accident near town injured Conductor Harrigan with three broken ribs. E. D. Lesler of Nevada fractured his left arm. Lige L. commented the injury could have been worse. Miss Mabel Stewart hosted a small gathering Tuesday evening.
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Towo
Harrigan
Clark
E. D. Lesler
Nevada
Gilbert
Mr. L
Cottage house notice near school on January 1 1897
Advertises a seven room cottage west of the school house after January 1 1897. Mentions J H Keavey as the seller or party involved. Miller and Kooser offer pure cider and white wine vinegar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School House
J. H. Keavey
Miller & Kooser
New York Apples Offered for Barrel Orders
Leave your order this week with Miller and Kooser for New York apples. Choice varieties priced at $2.00 per barrel. Also notice 8 G Hamilton for orders. Biertow and Smith offer a few men’s overcoats and ostlers at right prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & Kooser
New York
N. Y
G. Hamilton
Biertow & Smith
How to Prevent Croup For Young Mothers
Fresh oysters at Adams Bros. and a reading item for young mothers on guarding against croup. Croup stems from a common cold with hoarseness and a distinct cough. Action at first hoarseness prevents attack and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is safe to give and may stop or prevent croup. For sale by all Druggists.
Cheap Excursions To West And Southewest
On November 17 December 1 and 15 1896 the Northwestern Line will sell excursion tickets to many points in the West and Southwest at very low rates with favorable time limits. For tickets and full information apply to agents C. N. W. R. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Line
Story County Teachers Association Meeting Notice
The Story County Teacher Association will meet in Nevada Iowa on December 19 1896 at 1 30 p m. Music by S B Miller. Sessions include Language and Grammar Use and Abuse led by J B Johnson with Gertrude Welty and H A Gossard as discussants. Memory Improve by Fred Hanson with discussions by Anna Batman Mrs C C. Advantages of mixed one room schools led by Florence Gladstone with Weld and Reed in discussion. Secretary Maurice Pearl Mabel Gates presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Miller
Mary Wilson
Evalyn Benfer
J. BR. Johnson
Gertrude Welty
H. A. Gossard
Fred Hanson
Anna Batman
C. C. Smith
Florence Gladstone
L.T. Weld
E. E. Reed
Mabel Gates
Maurice Pearl
Wantep Cattle Hog Man Sowers and Fur Prices
An early classified item offers Wantep cattle hogs and poultry with Hog Man Sowers and notes continued fur purchases at high cash prices. Imp. pd. LUKE CORKINS advertises Times subscription offer through Jan 1 1898 for one dollar and cites a local testimonial praising Chamberlain Pain Balm. A 50 cent bottle sold by druggists.
Contention over local postoffice contests in district
A letter argues for letting local patrons settled postoffice contests without outside influence. It cites Congressman Perkins and Capital's view that towns should decide who holds offices locally to spare embarrassment for Capt. Hull and ensure fair, courteous handling of supporters in the district.
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Tar Times
Perkins
Capt. Hull
Squire Turner Dead Pioneer Lawyer and Former Ames Mayor
Cyrus E. Turner known as Squire Turner dies at his daughter Mrs. Helen Towner’s Trempalian Wisconsin home on October 3. Born June 17, 1819 near Rutland Vermont he was Ames city’s early prominent lawyer and former mayor who lived with his son in Osceola after his wife’s death. He had visited Ohio last summer and wished to be buried in Trempalian’s old churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Towner
Trempalian
Wis
Cyrus E. Turner
Squire Turner
Rutland
Vermont
G. A. Turner
Osceola
Ames
Ohio
Wagons Trade Line Billed by Randall & Co in Story County
An advertisement proclaims Randall & Co offer the best line of wagons in Story and Boone counties with confident claims of superior quality and selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story
Boone County
Trwin Randall & Cd
Holiday excursion fares offered by Chicago and North Western Ry
On December 24 25 31 1896 and January 1 1897 the Chicago and North Western Railway will sell excursion tickets at reduced rates to points on the Northwestern Line and Union Pacific System within 209 miles of selling station. Tickets are good for return passage until January 4 1897 inclusive. For tickets and full information apply to agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North- Western Ry
North-Western
Union Pacific
Chicago & North- Western Ra Y
Officers Elected at Champion Lodge No 150
Champion Lodge No 150 of the K of P elected officers for the coming term at a Monday meeting. Names include Geo Baker as U C and E L Moffatt as V C with other senior posts. The hall lights were newly installed that evening. The note ends with an invitation to inspect New York apples and prices from S. G. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Lodge No. 150
K. of P
Castle Hall
Geo. BE. Baker
U C
E. L. Moffatt
V. C
Galen Tilden
John Murphy
Bob Bigelow
Fred Munn
R.&8
C. C. Tallman
B. J. Shelden
John Mitchell
I. G
Jno
Theo DeGiork
Frank N. Fowler
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Council Proceedings
W. R. Scott
Scott Greenlie
Ethel Cook
M. K. Swira
Read's Hall
Spring & Son and
W. J. Freed
Spring
Mags. Rich
J. A. Baker
Iowa City
Collins
Wilson
Frank Graves
Bierstow & Spira
Fairfax
Napoleon
France
Marmont
Augereau
Talleyrand
Lafayette
Louis
Enghien
Castillon
Wellington
Rock of
St. Helena
Dorcas
B. Guilbert
D. B. Snyder
Lyons Iowa
David Jones and
Jewell City
Kans
Chas
Bohnert
Anna Jackson
Mary Jackson
W.J. Snyder and Family
Freeport
E. Leid
S. B. Zimmerman
Freeport Il
W. H. Wilson
Higginsville
R. H. Jones
John Laurch
Cedarville Il
Lizzie Smith
Mamie Wilson
Lillie Guild
Arlington Heights
Til
C. M. Wilson
Mamie Jackson
Mabel Wilson
J. B Jackson
H. Springman
Fred
Jessie Wilson
Ns Dot
F. Clingman
Winslow
Drooken
Fancy Goode
Doys
Critis
Bales
Parley Sheldon
Pres
Bb. J. Shelden
Case
Story County Frank
First National Bank
Knauth, Nachon & Kahne
Marehalltown
Iowa National Bank
E. Eibert
Myrah Kingsbury of
Mrs. Wortman
Alfred Tanner
Mr. A. Person
George
Soper’s
Soper
Thurston & Graham
Cail
Hougland
L. Oliver
Mr. Benjamin
The
Journal
Hhat
Nels Jacobson
Nels
Mrs. Moklebust
Watson
Bertha Jacobson
Mabel Stewart
Hent
Adams Bros
Story County Teacher's Association
Imp. Pd
Luke Corkins
Leonard Wells
East Brimfield
Mass
Holden
P.O
A.R
W. H. Wynn
Read
Towa
Recorder
Story County
Smith & Son
Neasham Thos Hi
J H Boyd
Lott
Blairs
Nick
Thomas & Heater
Cambridge
Ells
Pickett
Jennie Ringhelm
Stewarts
McLain Clark
Ellis
Maxwell
Baldwin Mary
Stephen J Kents
Jex Lain
Cor
Pegs Road
Ying Nu
Indian Creek
McCail
Wtan
E Johnson
Nelson Nels C
J P Hesson
Soper Alzima
Busto
Watson Ella C
Tennant Witd
Ashford
Ontario Co
Ontario
Abby
M Johnson
Sheldahl
Gord Bertha
John Helland
Wade
Davis H
Holland
Rurup Paul
Johnson
Bennett Nathaniel
W de Clas
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