Revival and Holiday News From Nearby Towns
Revival services at the chapel closed last Sunday night as communities look to 1899 with hope. Residents shared Christmas sights and dinners, with visits from Bert Bell, Mr and Mrs Willard Morris, and families in Boone and Chapel Ridge. Accidents included Mr Henneman’s finger crushed in a feed grinder. Drs Clark and Oliver treated him. Miss Lena Jorgenson was injured in a coaster collision and underwent surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bell
Boone
Will Thayer
Ray
Oklahoma
Harry Guild
Frankfort
Ind
Walter Hughes
Geo. Dodds
William Hugh
Cromwell of
Humbolt
Mr. Henneman
Drs. Clark
Oliver
Guy Dodds
Chapel Ridge
Lena Jorgenson
Mr. Brown
Clark
Chas. Sowers
Charlie
Probate of John F. Beymer Will in Story County
Notice of filing a written instrument claimed as the last will of John F. Beymer of Story County Iowa. January 17 1899 set for probate hearing in Nevada District Court to decide acceptance. Interested parties must show cause why the will should not be admitted. Clerk C Hamilton signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Story County
District Court
Said
John F. Beymer
Said County
Nevada
A. D
C. Hamilton
Chas A Gardner to Appear at Opera House January 4 1899
The coming of the sweet singer Chas A Gardner known as Karl is noted for his singing and comedy. He will present an up to date program with sketches farce and specialties ending with a cake walk at the opera house on Wednesday January 4 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas A
Karl”) Gardner
Gardner
Opera House
Better Article Pricing Strategy Wins in Public Opinion
A businessman explains that no price difference exists yet the public prefers the better article. He argues consistent quality builds aggregate profits as the public tests options and returns to trusted Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs colds and croup. Ads note retailers and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ans
Chambeslain
Chamberlain
Advertised Letter List for Week Ending December 24 1898
The week ending December 24 1898 lists names Sepeen G I Ferbitt Marcus er Gamble Will C Connor D C Neeland A W LONG HARDIN P M as letters waiting. Also notice Wanted 10 000 bushel of corn from TILDEN Bros Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepeen
G. I. Ferbitt
Marcuser
J. Gamble
Will C. Connor
D.C. Neeland
A. W. Long. Hardin
P. M
Christmas at the Norwegian church and area families
Carl Lytle rests at home during holiday vacation. Rosenfelds dine with Morris, Tanner families join Christmas with Sheeheys. Myrtle Gossard returns from Cedar Falls. Nichols of Ill spends Christmas with Copestakes. A Christmas tree shines at the Norwegian church. Rev. Tillitt begins meetings with Rev. Litts assisting. Posegate family from Kossuth Colorado visits. McGrath and Kinkead of Ames share Christmas turkey with Wortman family. Crane and Rosenfeld families attend McWilliams Crane wedding. Congregational church shows old fashioned fireplace scene as gifts are exchanged. crowd fills the house and many cannot enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lytle
L. G. Rosenfeld
Eli Posegate
Kossuth
Colorado
Hannah McGrath
Eva Kinkead
Ames
Wortman
R. W
C. A. Crane
Carl
Minnie Rosenfeld
McWilliams
Crane
Congregational Church
Christmas Visits and Community Recitals Highlight Local Festivities
W H Beedle visits his brother Jacob of Renwick Iowa. Charles Johnson and wife visit parental home. Prof J B Johnson and wife from Maine Iowa vacation with family. Gramophone entertainment at Beedle school house well attended. Wm Freed and wife plan to stay with daughter H Baughman. Christmas entertainment praised. Sunday School superintendent and choir receive credit. Santa delighted children, event deemed a complete success from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Beedle
Jacob
Renwick
Chas. Johnson
J. B. Johnson
Maine
Iowa
Gramophone
Beedle
Wm. Freed
Neb
H. Baughman
Santa
Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure Offered
Judisch Bros offer Shilohs cough and consumption cure with a positive guarantee. The ad claims science proves consumption preventable and neglect worsens personal crisis. For over fifty years the product has been sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judisch Bros
Wanted Girl for General House Work and Farmers Institute Meeting
Wanted girl for general house work. Inquire at the Times office. There will be a meeting of the farmers institute to arrange a two day meeting elect officers and other business. Meeting in city hall Ames last Saturday in December at 1 pm. T. J. Keevery, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Office
Farmer's Institute
City Hall
Ames
T. J. Keevery
Race for Fast Mail Sets Rails Ablaze Between Big Midwestern Lines
Chicago and Omaha press herald a coming contest for the government fast mail contract worth about a million annually. Monster locomotives from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Chicago and Northwestern will race start December 2, with trains reaching Council Bluffs and Omaha by dawn. The plan aims to beat the current schedule and shorten transit to San Francisco, while local railroad men remain cautious. Also notes Shilohs Consumption Cure ad and a December wedding at the Moses home with Miss Glennie Moses and Mr. Fred Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Omaha
North-Western
Times-Heartd
Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Northwestern
Burlington
Northwestern Fast Mail
Burlington Flyer
Union Depot
Burlington Company
Council Bluffs
Overland Limited
Union Pacific
San Francisco
G. N. Moses
Miss Glennie
Fred Porter
Bicycle Sun Dryers Offered at Low Prices
Local retailer J. B. Evinort advertises clearance on bicycle sun dryers with deeply reduced prices, urging shoppers to act quickly before stock runs out.
Electric Bitters Sold as Miracle Cure at Low Price
A claim that Electric Bitters cures back pain malaria nervous troubles and more is promoted as a natural stimulant for liver and kidneys and a blood purifier. The ad asserts it restores vigor and comforts constipation headaches faintness sleeplessness and melancholy. Sold at L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store for 50 cents a bottle with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Local Shop Promotes Suit and Cuban War Coverage
A sales pitch urges buyers to purchase a $9.75 suit from Tilden Bros. & Co. and bring corn. It advertises war news at Taylor's News Stand and highlights books toys tissue paper and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden Bros. & Co
Cuba
Taylor
To Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement touts a one day cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The claim promises refund if it fails and lists price of 22 cents per tablet with dosage instructions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willard Morris
Inghams
Bigelow & Smith
BH. Davis
H. D. Miller
D. D. Bales
Adamis Bros
Elliotts
Adams Bros
Maple City
J. J. Grove
Gilbert Station
B. C. Marsden
Ontario
Worth
L.M. Bosworth
Coates
Will
Fast Mail
Tween
Shiloh
Judish Bros
Porter
Moses
Nina Coe
Rev
Harned
Pilot Mound
Scott Bradford
Storm Lake
Elliott
Mrs. Porter
J. B. Evinort
China
Ike
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