Oranges and town notes drift through Ames items
Ames area notices share Oranges for 10 cents a dozen at S G Hamilton’s, a low Mr Thomas Porch prognosis, a window at Baker jewelers, rent offer for 160 acre farm, Odd Fellows installation, Royal Arch Mason work, county convention, local obituaries, church events, temperance meeting, Dorcas Society anniversary, housewarming, local arrests, court appearances, and a death near the college.
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Baker
Ames
Odd Fellows
Tere
Royal Arch Mason
Nevada
Karv
Judishh Bros
Ladies’ Aid Society
Congregational Church
U. B
Lena Erickson
Rolfe
Iowa
Millie Erickson
A. C. Blackman
Will McCartney
Mr. Lenox
Vansecoy
Vanscoy
Mrs. Lenox
Local notes from Charley Zenor family and community
Mrs. Charley Zenor's daughter born Wednesday morning January 29. Boon’s E W Jones visit. W I Johnson injured by buzz saw while woodworking. Groundhog shadow on February 2 teased. Updates on neighbors, house moves, and sick list. Christian Sunday School reports 2707 attendees, 52 average, $1730 total collections. Golden wedding of Eli and Mrs. Zenor celebrated with chairs. Valentine’s Day looming with hints of mischief.
Fifty Year Anniversary Celebrated in Ontario
The Zenor couple marked their 50th wedding anniversary on February 1 1896 at their Ontario home. Family and friends from Grand Junction Moville Woodbury Boone and Story county joined a large gathering with a feast. The event honored long settler ties and featured stories of early Story county life. Co. G.
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Eli Zenor
Ontario
W. J. Zenor
Grand Junction
Haskel
McNaughton
Moville
Zenor
Iowa
Story County
Sara Jones
Mollie Zenor
H.C. Cameron
P. O’brien
Gratitude Expressed to Respondents of Jan 1 1896 Statements
A note thanks those who replied to statements dated January 1 1896 and warns that those who have not settled will be thanked for the same favor at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Davis
District Court
Story County
Iowa
Albert Bissell
Salvation Army to Hold Meeting at YMCA Hall
The Salvation Army will host another meeting Thursday night February 6 in the YMCA hall. A free will offering will be taken at the door to fund expenses and support rescuing souls. All are invited. Captain N. Minaes.
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Salvation Army
Y. M.C. L. Hall
N. Minaes
Merchant Tailoring Announces Spring Line Samples
I have received my spring line of samples for suits and pants. Call and see them at Soper's.
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Merchant Tailoring
Soper’s
Clover Root Tea Offered As Headache Cure By Merchants
KARI's Clover Root Tea marketed as a quick remedy for headache and nervous diseases. Judisch Bros. advertise the product for sale promising rapid relief.
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Kari
Judisch Bros
Reward offered for missing Bull Terrier in Ames
Liberal reward promises for return of a white bull terrier with a black shoulder spot a large tail patch and two head scars. Last seen in Ames near West House.
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Ames
West House
Danish Brotherhood Convention Fare Offer
The notice promotes a special fare of one and one third to Minneapolis and return on January 18 for the Danish Brotherhood Convention. It directs readers to contact the nearest Chicago Great Western Railway agent for details on the Maple Leaf Route. Also mentions White Rose flour at Adams Bros Fin est and Geo. W. Thomas sale on Thursday Feb 27 with a free lunch at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Chicago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
Adams Bros
Geo. W. Thomas Sale
Shiloh's Cure Promises Cure for Many Ailments
Judisch Bros advertise Shiloh's Cure claiming thousands of consumption asthma coughs colds and croup cases cured daily.
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Shiloh
Judisch Bros
Famous comedian John Dillon to perform in city theater
Manager Whitaker plans a superb attr action by presenting John Dillon and his company on Thursday evening February 27. A city canvass showed strong support with many tickets subscribed, and a large crowd is anticipated for the season’s best attraction. Dillon’s performances and his troupe receive wide praise.
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Whitaker
John Dillon
Dillon
Revival meeting at Enterprise U B Church continues
Rev Hicks leads a revival at Enterprise U B Church with Rev Clark of Cambridge assisting next week. The house is well filled and a strong interest is shown as services continue all next week. all are cordially invited.
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Hicks
Enterprise U. B. Church
Clark
Cambridge
Wintery weather hints at March change
Charlie Peterson plans return from Oklahoma if he likes it there. A masquerade ball at city hall tonight draws a good crowd for the season’s second event. J. M. Stark visited the county seat and Boone last week. E Barnes recovered from a Gold Field cold. Fred Johnson departed for Des Moines for school. A Tanner moved to Crocker for a while.
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Charlie Peterson
Oklahoma
Heyday for farmers as Chet Davis heads north for sheep study
CHAPEL RIDGE reports a busy day with farmers enjoying a lively scene. Chet Davis departed Tuesday morning for a sheep expedition in Minnesota. John M. Arrasmith has recovered from illness and Chelsea Ruth celebrated a 14th birthday with a small party. A little girl injured her arm. Dr. Templeton treated the fracture. Grandpa Bingman was ill briefly. Miller warns hog prices may require a strong forfeit to secure sales. Jim Montgomery and Will Scott search timber for raccoon.
Ground Hog Day and Candlemas Traditions
The piece reflects on Ground Hog Day and Candlemas observing the custom's link to early spring forecasts. It explains Candlemas as the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary on February 2 and notes its Roman Catholic, Scottish, and broader European associations with candles, weather lore, and payment terms.
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Scotland
Whitsunday
Lamas
Mortimas
Februa
Mars
Serigus
England
Europe
Winis
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S. G. Hamilton
Christian Church
M. J. Aldrich
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
North Side
Methodist
Tur Dorcas Society
Hardin
Ella Hardin
Sara Bigelow
Clara Little
Lottie Fowler
North Side Committee
A. M. Perkins
C. M. Soper
G. D. Loud
South Side
George Baker
Charlie Whitaker
Phillips
Night Watch Ricketts
Alex Black
Oscar Johnson
John Niel
Frederick Frederick
Andy Glouing
Squire Haverly
Brush
Tres
Alex
Black
Marshal’s Club
T. Peterson
College
Famil
Council Proceedings
Amps
Henry Wilson
F. T. McLain
Jas. Adams
P. Bowers
Thos. Thompson
L. C. Tilden
Whalen
T. Sisson
P. C. Compton
Ames College Ry
S. Cramer
R. M. McDowell
Giddings, Jr
A. H. Thayer
J. W. Adams
F. Noble
E. ©. Doolittle
Chas. Whittaker
Walter Perkins
Fourth Ward
W.S. Franklin
J. W. Freeland
Jerry Sexton
W.H. Heileman
P. F. Sexton
A. B Maxwell
Gorn
Charley Zenor
E. W. Jones
Boone
Mrs. Jones
W. IL. Johnson
Mr. Groundhog
Will Strang
Marshall
Wm. Barger
Clay Foster
Smith
George Teasdell
H. P. Wilkinson
W. H. Beedle
Mother Baughman
Christian 8
S. S
Jasper Zenor
Mrs
Wilber Renbargen
le Grand
Gilbert
John Mart
Goldstone
J. York
Zenorsville
Matt Rainbolt & Co
P. McFarland
L. Smith and Wife
Story City
Robinson & Marsden
Phil Hass
R. B. Shearer
John Dillon C?ming
J. M. Stark
H. Cook
City of
H. Foster
E. Barnes
Goldfield
Fred Johnson
Mr. J. M. Stark
Mr. A. Tanner
Crocker
Buzz
Chapel Ridge
Chet Davis
Minnesota
John M. Arrasmith
Chelsea
Ruth
Jim Montgomery
Will Scott
Jim
Dongola
Daniel Bros. & Herman
Ayers’ Photograph Gallery
Spring & Son
Grove Bros
Lowa
New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
North Western Line
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Masons
The
Eastern Star
A. M. Bissell
M. Hemstreet
H. Westerman
T. McLain
Real Estate and Loan Office
Westerman & McLain
Winter Bros
Thurston & Graham's
Cal. Giddings
Hire & Tornado
J. A. Kerr
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