Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Story County
Notice is hereby given that on January 26 1001 the undersigned was appointed administratrix of the estate of Clarence S Pitts deceased in Story County Iowa All persons indebted to the estate will pay the undersigned and those with claims must present them legally authenticated to the court for allowance Dated January 28 1901 Frances S Pitts Administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Onondaga Street
Clark Street
Pearl Street
City Electric Light Plant
Wm. S. Sweeney
District Court
Story County
Lorela R. Sweeney
Nevada
Clarence S. Pitts
Frances S. Pitts
From Neighboring Towns and Social Gatherings
Mrs J J Oliver visited Des Moines last Saturday. Wortman and Williams went to Nevada last Friday. Will Lytle spends a few days home between terms. Mrs Abbie Saville of Savannah Ga visits sister Mrs Geo Persons. Mrs Henry Hubbard and children visit sister en route to Kansas. Mrs L G Rosenfeld and children visit W Morris north of Ames. National Aid Society formed at Woodman Hall Monday evening with about twenty from Ames attending. The Ames team conducted the event. Mr and Mrs Thomas Roland hosted about twenty friends last Saturday for a sumptuous dinner.
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Woodman Hall
Ames
Thomas Roland
Local notes reveal visits moves and auctions in town
George Ferguson visits sister Mrs Kibbie while Co P McFarlon and wife tour Wal Lake. Edwin Brightbell and Edwin Barker slated for lectures Feb 12 and 21. Real estate shifts include Plumb farm lease and Kline farm sale near Ontairo with $62.50 per acre. Gun club shoot draws Dr Harriman and Ames shooters as activity grows in the area.
Iowa State Happenings Woes and College News
University notes report Hazel Beardshear returning from the east and changes in staff with Miss Reed filling for Miss Larrabie abroad while Miss Wormley assists in the president’s office. Domestic science professor Miss Sabin arrives, Olive Stevens joins as assistant librarian, typhoid patients recover, and lectures and examinations indicate normal attendance.
Missionary Campaign and Local Farm Auction in Ames Area
The Boone district Missionary campaign of the Methodist church will hold Convention No. 2 at Ames on Feb 27 with delegates from Ames Nevada Cole and Gilbert Station. A full program of sermons, devotions, and mission talks is listed. Also, a public sale of farm stock and implements near Ames occurs Feb 20 at 10 am with 100 head cattle sheep hogs horses and gear, terms cash to $85 and credit on larger sums, refreshments provided.
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Boone District
Methodist Church
Ames
Nevada
Cole
Gilbert Station
Pneumonia Prevented by Cham berlain's Cough Remedy
The article claims pneumonia is preventable by timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy which aided past grip epidemics and reportedly stopped pneumonia in all treated cases. It notes worldwide reputation and lists Til den & Loughran as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden & Loughran
County school officers meeting urged by Nevada district board
The Nevada Independent District board urges attendance at a Saturday meeting of school officers called by the County Superintendent aimed at promoting educational interests and uplifting local schools. Signatories include Homer Boardman president and F J Ruggles secretary, with other officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Independent District of
Nevada
Homer Boardman
Pres
F. J. Ruggles
Sec
Budden Arnica Salve Praised for Rapid Cures
Worldwide fame for cures of cuts corns boils ulcers and skin eruptions. Promises guaranteed relief and lists 25 cents price at Bosworth's Drug Store with accompanying toilet cases boxes and other items from Tilden & Loughran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budden
Bosworth’s
Eight Hour Laws Ignored by Tireless Workers
Dr King’s New Life Pills marketed as a cure all for indigestion biliousness constipation sick headaches and bowel troubles. The ad claims millions are at work night and day and promotes a 25 cent bottle at Bosworth’s Drug Store along with a ragtime comedy travesty titled The Hottest Coon in Dixie scheduled for next Wednesday night at the opera house.
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Dr. King
Bosworth’s
Dixie
Cyclist Dies During Australian Electric Light Carnival Race
James Somerville led the field in a bicycle race before collapsing 25 yards from the finish. He rode on for the last stretch dead, the doctors confirming his death occurred as he loosened his grip on the handlebars amid 10,000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
James Somerville
Fair Shopper Seeks Better Bargain at Yard and Stuff
A shopper declines current stock and plans to visit Yard and Stuff to compare goods. A salesman offers the card of a Yard and Stuff assistant, hinting at rival ties as he jokes about an enemy in London Fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yard & Stuff
London
Inopportune Scene At Busy Store
A shopper exclaims a man has collapsed in a bargain crush as the store prepares for an undertaking department opening. The floor walker replies that the department is not yet open. Philadelphia Press reports a chaotic moment amid sales.
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Philadelphia Press
Skeletons and secrets behind a closet tale origin
A mother seeking help for a soldier learns the phrase There is a skeleton in every closet originates from a tale about a woman showing a closet containing a skeleton and explaining she must kiss it nightly because her husband makes her face his former rival. The anecdote links private troubles to the saying.
Public Auction At John Jordan Farm Near Ames
On Monday February 18 1901 at 10:00 a m the undersigned will sell at public auction at the John Jordan farm near Ontario and Ames two miles south and west of Ontario and four and a quarter miles west and one mile south of Ames. The sale includes 10 horses 29 cattle 14 Shoats farm machinery feed and sundry items with cash terms under 5 and 0 dollars and 10 months on notes at 7 percent interest two percent discount for cash on time sales and compelled settlement before removal. Mrs R J Perry E F Posteatr auctioneer Gro TruLpEN clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Washington Township
Poland
China
R. Sweeney
John Jordan
Ontario
McCormick
Milburn
R. J. Perry
Electric Bitters Prove Life for Dallas Merchant
S Laval of Dallas Texas reports a dramatic recovery after two years of general debility from overwork. Four bottles of Electric Bitters restored appetite sleep and energy. Describes it as the best medicine for tired weak and run-down people. Only 50 cents at Bosworth's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Laval
Dallas
Texas
Bosworth
Well Work Wanted and Local Real Estate Ad
Well work offered with augers or drills at reasonable prices. Ikehorn & Raney law successors to Nelson & Ik Nevada Iowa advertise an eighty acre farm for sale by Feb 6 190%. Chamberlain & Posegate produce. flour claims. T. d. Miller & Son offer honey peaches coffee water sets and breakfast Wheat O. marks for wife gifts.
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Ikehorn & Raney Law
Nelson & Ik
Nevada
Iowa
Chamberlain & Posegate
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Vandermast
Asa Vandermast
Ames, Iowa
Iowa Farms
Union
Grand
Des Moines
Swank & White's
California
Oregon
Chicago & North-Western
J. L. Sies
Mutual
Bell
J. B. Elliott
St. Paul
Minn
North-western
National Creamery Buttermakers’ Association
Chicago & North-western Re
Y. W. B. Kniskern
G. P
Ty A
Cal. Giddings
J. F
Martin
C. F. Leris
T. J. Micueer & Son
Gossard & Taylor
J. J. Oliver
Messrs. Wortman and Williams
Nevada Cpliers
Will Lytle
Abbie Saville
Savannah, Ir
Mrs
Geo. Persons
L. G. Rosenfeld
W. Morris
Gilbert
George Ferguson
Mrs. Kibbie
P. McFarlon
Wal Lake
Jennie Wilson
O. A. Johnson
Henry Guild
F. P. Gilbert
George Brown
Mr. Conrad
Brown
Nels Jaybron
Tilden Bros
Kansas City
Edwin F. Brightbell
Chicago
Edwin L. Barker
Dr. Allen
Story City
McGill
Mr. Guild
Plumb
Ferguson
Union School House
Geo. P. Johnson
Robert Hunter
Dr. Harriman
Wing
Talbott
Kooser
Adams
Miss Hazel Beardshear
Cessna
Helen Reed
Washington
Bessie Larrabie
Patience Wormley
Newton
Mary Sabin
Rockford
Olive Stevens
Boone
Beardshear
Marshalltown
Central Iowa Teachers Association
Edward Roland Sill
John Prall
Prall
Prof. Lamphear
Prof. Stanton
Welch
Curtiss
Pommel
Stevens
Thos. Thompson
Perry Bowers
Geo. Rogers
F. E. Morris
G. Lee
S. Cramer
Dr. Christ
John Judge
Dan McCarthy
Slifer
Missionary Campaign
H. P. Dudley
J. Chut
Frank Caldwell
C. L. Baxter
J. F. Baker
W. F. Smith
Jacob Feat
Freedman’s Aid Society
Church Extension
World Wide Mission
H. P. Dud
League
Sabbath School, Missionary Society and
Church
Evi Posecate
Groner Titpen
N. MoreIs
V. J. LyMay
Me Dean
I C. Brriags
Tilden & Loughran’s
E. F. Posteatr
Gro. Trulpen
Cc. F. Lerris
T. d. Miller, & Son
F. Lerrs
T J. Miller & Sons
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