Tama Jim Honored as McKinley Chooses Wilson for Agriculture
An Iowa trio of towns celebrates James Wilson the Ames community and State leaders hail the Scottish born scholar, a longtime Iowa agricultural educator, as the future Secretary of Agriculture. Wilson travels to Canton to accept after McKinley’s personal summons, arrives home to fanfare and praise, with Ames and Carlisle letters from supporters and locals recalling his service and honesty.
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Wilson
McKinley
Canton
al Iowa
Ames
the Times
Major McKinley
United States
Congress
Death of John H. Warburton in train accident at Jewell
John H. Warburton of Jewell Junction, a prominent stock dealer and longtime community leader, was killed when struck by a fast train east of Jewell. Born 1849 in Lancaster Wisconsin, he lived in Jewell since 1881, faced family tragedy with two young children lost in past years, and was remembered for public spirit and Christian life. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Hicks with Masonic rites drew a large crowd in freezing January weather, aided by a special Webster City train.
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Clay
John H. Warburton
Jewell Junction
Hamilton County
Story County
Jewell
Wisconsin
Lancaster
Iown
Hicks
Union
Webster City
Ames City Council Minutes and Mayor's Resignation Note
Ames Iowa February 1 1897 council met in regular session with all members present Bills totaling 39544 on E L fund and 6 on general fund approved Ward officers for city election were appointed with judges and clerks listed in each ward Compensation for judges and clerks set at 150 Each Also a resignation as mayor by M K Smith tendered with action deferred until February 8.
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Franklin and Sies
E. L
F. T. McLain
B. F. Lies
RK. McDowell
Cal. Giddings
A. H. Thayer
Jas. W. Adams
L. C. Tilden
Frank Noble
Ames
Iowa
M. K. Smith
Iowa Telephone Company
Perso
Src
Sens
M. K. Surra
CAL, Giddings
Obituary for Mrs. S. H. Craig of Bloomington
Mrs. S. H. Craig died at her Bloomington home yesterday morning of pneumonia aged about sixty six. An early Franklin township settler she belonged to one of the first three families in the area. Neighbors esteemed her as a good woman. Obituary to follow next week.
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S. H. Craig
Bloomington
White House coffee in two Ilo cans best in the world
Miller and Kooser advertise White House coffee in two Ilo cans claiming top world quality. The copy emphasizes freshness and superior flavor while pitching a portable can format for everyday use.
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White House
Miller & Kooser
Sickness Spreads in Kelley as Cold Snap Hits Nearby Towns
From neighboring towns comes word of illness due to a sudden cold spell in and around Kelley. Individuals named include Miss Nsaplene Gossard forced to close her school, Mrs. Harry Cook under a doctor's care, and several local residents listed as ill. Also noted are John Stinsland welcoming a baby boy last Sunday and Rex brothers shipping two carloads of corn from Kelley with another carload from Garden Prairie.
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Nsaplene Gossard
Harry Cook
Winsett
Rex Brothers
Kelley
Garden Prairie
Perry & Cameron Endorse Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Merchants Perry and Cameron of Flushing Mick praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine they have sold and say it always gives satisfaction. It is sold by all druggists at 25 and 50 cents per bottle.
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Perry & Cameron
Flushing Mick
Local Trade Offers and Property Sale Notice
OvuR syrup at 20c per gallon is all right. Mitter & Kooser. $2.25. Cash for your choice, any pair boots or shoes, in our store. CANIER Bros. & HERMAN. For SALE OR EXCHANE The John Elliott property south-east of depot. Inquire of M Hemstreet, Ames Ia tf.
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Mitter & Kooser
Canier Bros. & Herman
John Elliott
Depot
M Hemstreet
Ames Ia
Mayor Smith Resigns in Ames
Mayor M. K. Smith tenders resignation to take effect in March. The Ames City Council postpones action pending another meeting. The Times notes his tenure as mayor marked by completion of the electric light plant and calls his service honorable despite criticisms of expenditure.
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Smith
M. K. Smith
the Times
Ames
Des Moines Daily News Sale Offer Before March 1 1897
Embrace the chance to secure a Des Moines Daily News subscription for one dollar a year. The Ames Suffrage Society gathers with Mrs Anna Richmond on Wednesday February 10 at 6 o clock p.m. Full attendance requested. Also Caniel Bros and Herman advertise footwear at $2.25 cash with various offerings.
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Des Moines
Iowa
The
News
Ames Suffrage Society
Anna Richmond
Anna RichMann
Third Ward Caucus Nomination Meeting Feb 15 1897
A citizens caucus will be held at Butler's shop in the South Side Monday February 15 1897 at 7 p m to nominate a candidate for alderman and handle related business. Com F N Fower. AN IMPERTINENT Slater youth confessed plans to kiss a girl prompting her to order him out. Slater News. Wanted eggs in exchange for goods Ames Bros.
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Butler
South Side
F. N. Fower
Slater
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James
John Wilson
Sherman
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Ames Athletic Club
Chicago
Ontario
John Ross
Babe
John
H. Baughman
Hub
Er. Briley
Peterson Farm
Lyceum
Cobb School
Anna Foster
John Baughman
Dorcas Society
F. N. Fowler
Frank Graves
M. K
Rev. Williams
Gen
Lincoln
Sue Perkins
Gen. Lincoln
Soper
Fowler
Henry Wilson
Bro. Fricks
Carlisle
Miller
Cronk
Adams Bros
Council Proceedings
Jess Gossard
Clarence Hannegan
Northern
John Stinsland
Mrs. Lytle
Mr. Geo. Person
Ed. Johnson
Nellie Sheehey
Jas. Hutchinson
L. G. Rosenfeld
Caniel Bros. & Herman
Elliott's
New Orleans
S. G. Hamilton
FC Re Oe
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