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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
3
Local items include shop ads for Bathmore oysters and 10 cent mittens, preaching announcements by Rev. Wright and Rev. Wilson, Christmas promotions at Swank & White and Judish Bros, a sale at James Dodds farm, counterfeit silver dollars detected, and updates on local church officers, student birthdays, and a new barn project by W. Crooks.
A parade of visitors and residents linked to Ames and surrounding towns records calls visits and travel. Notables include Will Paxton from Blairstown and Prof D A Kent en route Des Moines, with Des Moines and Clinton connections, plus multiple families visiting from Des Moines, Janesville, Eagle Grove, Marshalltown, and Belle Plaine.
A dealer, Gro E Baker, announces a Dec 18 event at his store with two large trunks of jewelry watches and novelties. He asserts his sales are not swindling auctions and pledges strict honesty, noting eight years supplying jewelry to the public.
Mrs. Sarah V. Fitchpatrick born Sept 8 1815 in Washington County Virginia. She married William H. Fitchpatrick on Dec 22 1836. The family moved from Clinton County Indiana to Iowa near Ames, then settled in Ames in 1857. She died Dec 15 1897 at Ames after short illness from heart trouble. Survived by husband and five children. funeral at daughter Mrs C W McElyea’s home Friday afternoon.
Ames native Homer Baskett born June 2 1869 died December 9 1897 in Kansas City from self-administered carbolic acid after a hotel spree. Funeral conducted by Rev H P Williams at the Christian church with pallbearers from his Ames circle. Remains returned to Ames for burial. sister Mrs Smith of Wichita accompanied. The Kansas City Star adds notes of his despondency after resigning from the hotel post and a planned move to Omaha.
Fur and Hides. Highest market price offered for fur and hides by G. T. Davis calling at Thurston and Graham hardware. See our slippers for Christmas gifts from Daniel Bros. and Herman. A. T. Davis Roller Mill Co. Madrid Ia advertises grinding services for buckwheat and wheat with wholesale flour products and specific grinding day. Notice to Settle Up requests debt settlement before January first by W. S. Bradley. Real estate loans offered with low interest and liberal terms. Adams Bros advertise butter and eggs swap for goods. Bradley and White form in Ames replacing W. S. Bradley. dry goods department closed out at cost to make room for new grocer inventory.
An assorted page shows Best Patent flour at $1.30 per sack from S G Hamilton and White Smoke Coal at $2.40 per ton via Lockwood Coal Co. Also mentions Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by Curtis Fleck of Anaheim and sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by druggists. Plus ads for mustard at Miller Kooser, a four year old cow estray reported by W P George, Christmas chairs at Elliott's, new books at Judisch Bros, and warm lined shoes from Canier Bros and Herman.
Railway timetable lists eastbound and westbound trains with departure windows from early morning to late evening. It notes passenger services like No 14 Chic Express, No 6 Atlantic Ex, No 1 Overland Lim, and No 7 Col Bluffs Passenger, along with north and south routes. Baggage rules require check-in at baggage rooms 15 minutes before arrival. agent G W Rogers signs off.
County auditor in Nevada Iowa invites bids by January 3 1808 for medical attendance including surgery and drugs for the poor in six districts. Districts cover Lincoln Sherman Warren Howard LaFayette Franklin Washington Grant Milford Nevada New Albany Richland Collins Indian Creek Union Palestine townships. Specifications available at auditor’s office. Board reserves right to reject any bids. D M Grove County Auditor.
City hall gatheringSaturday elected Elwood Furnas as President O W Mills as Vice President T J Kegley as Secretary and A E Slater J W Storm and A J Graves as executive committee members The committee plans to meet next Saturday to set the time and place for the institute likely in Ames late January Aim to attract a good two day crowd and promote the event.
The Ontario Cemetery Association will meet at the Christian church in Ontario on Wednesday December 22 at 1 o clock. All parties interested are invited to attend. W H Beedle secretary. 100 customers may call Saturday afternoon between 2 and 4 to receive one bar Silk Soap free. Best line of gift books in town.
Des Moines travelers may join a Dec 21 excursion to lands in Missouri and Arkansas via the Port Arthur Route. Round trip fare plus 2.00 dollars. Details and land information available from Miss Kate Nichols. Shaal of Boone leaves for Chicago after a Friday night farewell party.
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