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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
3
Local items report purchases and sales at Elliott's for window shades and a hay auction, church services, illnesses in Bloomington, a property purchase by Car Keeser, a wedding announcement for Roy N. Taylor and Gertrude Stuart, and staff changes at Read's meat market. The Ames High School commencement plans, lodge meetings, temperance event, and the county treasurer’s semi annual report for Story County are also noted.
Keokuk visitor T W Sheldon was in town last week. D A Kent of Jewell called on Ames friends Saturday. H J Everly went to Omaha on a business trip. Paul Peterson visited Clinton relatives last week. W S Sutton and F Sargeant were courting at Nevada Tuesday. Blythe of Moingona visited F Harlan’s last week. Mr and Mrs Charles Sargeant spent weekend with old friends at West Side. Dr and Mrs P J Raynor went to Fort Dodge Monday to see Henry’s folks. Mrs Bert Wiog of Newton visits her parents. Mr and Mrs Geo W Jones of this city were seen. W W Talbott was visited by his parents from Carroll, DC. Woodbury county supervisor transacted business in Ames Tuesday. Mrs James Morgan of Ash Creek Minnesota visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs J P Alderman left for home Tuesday morning. Sheriff Banks was a Times caller Tuesday morning after pneumonia illness. W B Loughran of Toledo Ohio visited this week. Senator W F Harriman of Franklin County visited with his son Dr Harriman en route to Des Moines for the legislature opening. W O Payne of the Representative called Saturday from the Upper Des Moines Editorial Association meeting at Algona. Billy reports a good meeting and time. C W McElyea departed Sunday for a west and southwest business trip. His company is closing a big land deal in Oklahoma.
A formal notice states a firm stance that a few respondents have answered and that the issuer will pursue settlement with all accounts and all due notes to be settled now.
Mr J Nichols of Louisville Nebraska died at his sister Mrs E B Cramblin s Ames home Tuesday evening about six o clock. He travelled from Nebraska to Illinois to visit a brother, fell ill at Ames, developed pneumonia, refused medicine, and died with his wife and son nearby. Remains shipped to Nebraska for interment. He was fifty seven, respected, and eccentric in some ways. The story also notes family separation and travel surrounding the death.
Ed Cameron of Wright county visits relatives this week. Elias Clark found a real boon while hunting. An assessor benefit urged by inventory of property and cash. Wm Tripp battles grippe. Flora Scott back to health after illness. H Baughman courting at the county seat. Our billiard parrot has died. No school in district 9 due to teacher's illness.
A quiet home hosts an unexpected visit from Grant township neighbors bearing baskets and gifts. The party, described by OLD PENCI, turns into a warm old fashioned reunion with food and good will, and friendly wishes for many more gatherings.
Mr. Percell of Northern Iowa visits Mr. Gossard. Mrs. Mame Tanner and son of Crocker visit Mrs. T’s parents the Sheeheys. I O G T lodge held a box social earning over $5. Two young men attended a masquerade at Sheldahl. Old Mr. Persons is regaining health. Abbie Banks of Ames visits sister Mrs. Wortman. Mrs. Will Carroll is dangerously ill. Farm for sale 160 acres seven miles southwest of Ames four miles northwest of Kelley. Cash rent. 2tpd. Thomas Epperson.
Local notice urges buyers to check fence factory prices prior to selling corn and grinding feed. The message emphasizes comparing rates and securing favorable terms before transacting in agricultural supplies.
A late 19th century notice from M. Hemstreft of Ames Iowa offers city and school bonds and mortgages on real estate across counties at very low rates with optional payments. It urges readers to call for terms and claims possible savings. E. M. Sorer notes a due balance for goods purchased by Dec 1, 1896, with settlement expected by January 20 without exceptions.
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