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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1897
Page
3
Adams Bros. offer syrup deals while Rev. Little preaches at Perry and new births are reported near Kelley. Cemeter y Association plans a Feb 7 meeting with Mrs. Lincoln. Haircuts at Perks for ten cents and Miller Kooser advertise coffee and flour. Letters note town events, church services, and social gatherings. Several local people, farms, and businesses are mentioned with brief updates and upcoming events through Feb. 1897.
A group of accounts has not met payment terms and will be extended to February 20 before sending to collection. These accounts must be paid. J. H. Queal & Co.
Jacob Born died at his home in Franklin Township on February 1 1897. Born December 5 1843 at Redbird Monroe County Illinois he moved to Des Moines at age ten and later settled on a farm that is now Ames east part. He enlisted July 28 1862 in Co A 23rd Iowa Vol and served three years. He married Harrietta Howe October 31 1869 at Ames and their ten children included six sons and four daughters with two sons dying in infancy. A valued citizen he belonged to Ellsworth Post G A R which attended the funeral.
Resolutions from Ellsworth Post G A R mourn the death of comrade Jacob Born. The post honors him as an honest citizen, husband, and father and extends heartfelt sympathy to his family. The charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days, and copies sent to the family and to the TIMES and Intelligencer for publication.
Fragmentary line suggests a shop or business opening focus for furniture repair and undertaking. The text lacks clear names, dates, or locations to specify.
A short retail notice from Canier Bros and Herman urges customers to call before buying, promising no trouble to show goods and inviting inquiries into their shoe line offerings.
Roy N. Taylor and Miss Gertrude Stuart wed at the bride's parents home northeast of the city with Rev. N. F. Hicks officiating. About fifty guests attended and many useful presents were given. The couple began housekeeping in rooms above the Watson store after the ceremony.
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