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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1897

Page

2

Corn Street Parade Delights Ames With Large Grain Load

A Tuesday afternoon parade in Ames featured forty seven corn loads totaling two thousand two hundred fifty bushels led by G W Bell on horseback. The corn sold at eleven cents a bushel to Lockwood elevator while noting record-large procession and farmer Bell’s move to Pocahontas County.

Tuesaday G. W. Bell Main Street Opera House Davis House Knowlton Lockwood Main Ames Ben Nowlin Herb Nowlin John Reymer Mr. Bell Thomas Jarrell Grant Township Pocahontas County Story County the Times

Free distribution of The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser

Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo announces free copies of his 1005 page medical adviser after 600000 sold at 150. Readers who mail 21 one cent stamps receive the postpaid book in manilla covers. The work mirrors the 1.50 edition.

R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y People’s Common Sense

Pain relief remedy with Chamberlain's Pain Bald

A flannel compress dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Bald bound over the chest and another on the back between the shoulders provides prompt relief for chest pains tied to a cold. It is especially valuable when there is a tendency toward pneumonia. For sale by all Druggists.

Chamberlain

Worthington editor touts Electric Bitters as remedy

Morrison of Worthington Indiana endorses Electric Bitters for constipation and sick headache, calling it a superior tonic. A Chicago resident, Mrs Annie Stehle, recovered after six bottles, regaining appetite, digestion, energy and relief from backache. price 50 cents and 1.00 at Bosworth's Drug Store.

Morrison Worthington Ind Annie Stehle Cottage Grove Ave Chicago Bosworth’s

Dr. King's New Discovery Praised by Several Endorsers

Claims the cough remedy has no equal with endorsements from Chas. B. Hood of Columbus Dr. King's New Discovery cured a two year cough from La Grippe at Ft. Wayne testimony by J. B. Brown. B F Merrill of Baldwinsville praises it and would rather have it than a doctor. Mrs Hemming of Chicago keeps it for instant relief of croup. Free trials offered at L M Bosworth Drug store.

Chas. B. Hood Columbus Ohio

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay required with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by L M Bosworth.

L. M. Bosworth

Wanted eggs trade offers and local coal pricing

Advert describes eggs offered in exchange for goods from ApAMSs Bros as the war effort continues. It urges not to buy hard coal until visiting the counter to compare coal, price, and quality with competitors. Also promotes grain and Arctic goods from Canier Bros and Herman's.

Apamss Bros B. A. Lockwoop Grain Co

Found Dead in the Woods in Ames Iowa

M Cheney died while chopping wood on the McDowell land southeast of town. Found by a sled party at 8 40 after apparently collapsing from heart trouble. Coroner deemed heart disease cause. funeral held at M E church with Rev Everly officiating. Cheney born 1832 in Ohio moved to Wisconsin Illinois before settling in Ames in 1875. He married Mary Sanders in 1868. four of five children predeceased him, one daughter Carrie Dippo surviving. Card of thanks from Mrs Cheney and family.

M. Cheney McDowell Elliott M. E Everly Miles Cheney Ohio Wisconsin Illinois Mary Sanders Carrie Dippo Ames

Rumors Favor Tama Jim Wilson as Secretary of Agriculture

Iowa political circles push Prof. Wilson of the I A C for McKinley’s cabinet post with backing from Senator Allison and A B Cummins. The Ames professor says on the inside buzz lands him the job if Iowa wins a cabinet seat. Tama Jim Wilson of Ames is named as candidate. Died Friday J 15 Mary Dirp wife of J W Snyder age 42 after long lung illness. She leaves husband and three children and moved from Hawarden to Ames two years ago. services held at home and burial in Brooklyn Iowa.

Wilson Maj. McKinley Allison McKinley Times Iowa Tama Jim” Wilson Ames Dirp Mary J. W. Snyder Christian Church Hawarden Blackman Brooklyn Snyder

Public Auction At Morrison Farm Near Ames

Public sale set for Friday January 22 at 1 PM at the old Morrison farm three and a half miles southwest of Ames. Items include three cows five head of horses eighteen hogs farm implements chickens kettle wagon harness potatoes hay and more with cash terms under five dollars and six percent credit for larger sums with security.

Morrison Ames Hamilton

Notice to policyholders on electric light permits

Notice to policy holders requesting those who recently installed electric lighting in homes or business premises and hold policies with companies represented by Sheldon & Shelden to call, present policies, and attach electric light permits.

Special Meeting Notice for M. W. of America

M. W. of America schedules a special meeting Friday evening January 29 in 1.0.C. F. ball business. All members are requested to attend. C. A. Duntz V. C. George Baker Clerk.

M. W. of America C. F Ball C. A. Duntz V. C George Baker

McCallsburg Creamery Auction Set for Feb Second

Late-At sale announced for Tuesday February 2 at 1 p m on premises in McCallsburg at the McCallsburg Creamery to the highest bidder for cash including stock and machinery. Also offers on real estate loans, cheap cash buys at Adams Bros. and cleaning services by J P Duthie with Mrs L L Johnson of Ames listed among local merchants.

McCallsburg J. Songst Frep Schauper

Ames Widow Mary D Snyder Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Mary D Snyder 42 died at her Ames Iowa home on January 15 1897 of lung trouble She was born March 13 1854 in La Salle County Illinois and lived in Brooklyn Conrad Hawarden before moving to Ames She left a husband J W Snyder and three children Funeral services were held at her home and in Brooklyn with burial in the L O C F cemetery

Ames Iowa Mary Davis Snyder la Salle County Illinois Brooklyn G. H. Thrasher J. W. Snyder Conrad Hawarden Snyder Blackman

School report for district No 7 Washington township

Report for the month ending January 15 shows 19 days taught, 31 pupils enrolled, 25.2 average daily attendance, and 12 perfect in punctuality. Names listed as perfect in attendance include Vivian Hutchinson, Harry Hutchinson, Ella Finch, Garfield, Arthur, Charles and Levi Nelson, Rush Templet on, Florence Templet on, Raymond Erb, Servine Slattnow. Merchants promote Chamberlain Cough Remedy, Perry Cameron druggists of Flushing endorse it. sale at 25 and 50 cents by Canier Bros. & Herman’s German Socks and Felt Bootscheap.

Washington Township Vivian Harry Hutchinson Ella Finch Garfield Arthur Charles Levi Nelson Rush Florence Templeton Raymond Erb Servine Slattnow Perry & Cameron Flushing Mick

School of Instruction for officers opens in city

The School of Instruction for officers of the I. N. G. opened Tuesday under Gen. Lincoln. One regiment attends at a time. the second regiment arrived first and brought about thirty officers this week. Attendance and opening interest are described as very gratifying by Gen. Lincoln.

Lincoln

Farmers urged to cultivate the garden as spring work

A. J. Graves argues the farmers garden should be a central spring task not left to women and should include fruit and berries. Ed Graves supports hot beds and homegrown plants and vegetables. T. J. Ke Ley notes. Adams Bros offers fresh oysters and a wide range of furniture and home goods for sale at personal residence, must be sold by Feb 1.

A. J. Graves Ed, Graves T. J. Ke@Ley Sec J. W. Snyder

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lockwood Elevator Bucklen Canier Bros. & Herman's Artics Alaskas M. Chaney Chaney Divro Sheldon & Shelden Caniel Bros. & Herman's Adams Bros Story County Bank J. P. Duthie L. L. Jonson Imood Abdams Bros Farmer's Institute Story County Farmers’ Institute Cole Pres. Furnas Gilchrist Lewis C. C. Wilson Baker M. Harden Mills Jerry Seaton J. W. Gilger Cresent J W. Giger Curtis College Farm New Yorker Worlds Fair Ellenburger Prof. Curtiss Cole Band Burt Mills Jack Oneill Frank McCollan Institute Jersey Gertrude Morris Canier Bros. & Herman’s New Orleans S. G. Hamilton Sopre Mma Feby Iem
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