From Neighboring Towns and Local Happenings
A roundup of local visits illnesses and events: James Manges and Miss Isa Abrams connect with friends, W S Johnson remains seriously ill, Ezra Ward wraps up an ice contract, Chas Thompson nears recovery, James Dodds under doctor's care improving, J R Sherman sidelined by an epidemic, Maud Robinson visits Ethel Dodds, revival meetings at Pleasant Grove continue under Rev. Elliott, Dan Deal to move to the city with a closing sale Feb 8, Geo Brown family attend a meal and musical feast, W J Hanna delivers maps to LaFayette township boards, year begins with many eager would be office holders provoking debate on public service and agriculture as a noble pursuit.
U B Church Growth and Local Notices in Ames
Article argues the United Brethren Church is growing, citing Bishop Weaver's Year Book data on membership, Sabbath schools, literature, academies, and missions. Also reports local items: Isaphene Gossard, Ole Stinsland, Charlie Peterson, Tom Elda, Eli Posegate, Will Carroll, attorney Jas. Hassett, and community events including a public sale near Ontario.
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U. B
Ames
the Times
J. Weaver
Christ
God
Enoch
United Brethren
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Advertised Letter List Week Ending January 21 1899
Week ending January 21 1899 notices names Bunce Mrs Brooks Will Hansen Henry Hecker Prof Johnson Geo Kimball Richard Ing HB Steel Grant Paschek Herm Max Lown G Harpin P M listed as letters awaiting pickup at the post office.
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Bunce
Mrs Brooks
Will Hansen
Henry Hecker
Prof Johnson
Geo Kimball
Richard Ing
HB Steel
Grant Paschek
Herm Max
For Sale Barrred Plymouth Rock poultry group
For sale due to moving home. 2 dozen yearling hens 5 dozen early pullets and 75 cockerels all pure bred barred Plymouth rocks. Inquire of J. J. Kegley. 23-6mo0.
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Plymouth Rocks
J. J. Kegley
Notice of Dr. Winsett covering practice in absence
Dr. B F Winsett of Nevada will attend my office weekly at Story County Bank to manage practice during my absence. Dr W E WINSETT. Wanted 10,000 bushels of corn. Tupen Bros Co. Muppy complexions nauseating breath from chronic constipation. Karl's Clover Root Tea claimed cure sold for fifty years with guarantee. Price 25 and 50 cents by H D Miller.
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B. F. Winsett
Nevada
Story County Bank
W. E. Winsett
Karl
H. D. Miller
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Sale Ad
Advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as preventing rheumatism and other digestive and organ issues from a torpid bowels liver and kidneys. Mentions trial size 10c and larger bottles 50c and 1.00 by L M Bosworths.
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Dr. Caldwell
L. M. Bosworth’s
Maple City Soap and laces hawked for sale by Grove
A short classified item lists MAPLE City Self-Washing Soap as best for flannels and lace car tann. It notes sale by J. J. Grove and mentions a man who recently visited Manila praising Adams Bros. cigars. Also advertises a small dwelling for rent near a brick school house, with Pp. C. Compton and Letts' profiled Proxic hams at 6c per pound.
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Maple City
J. J. Grove
Manila
Adams Bros
C. Compton
The Sure LaGrippe Cure Promotes Quick Health
A patent style ad claims Electric Bitters cure the grippes and restore energy. It targets liver, stomach and kidneys, promises prompt relief and a full refund if uncured. Sold by L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store at 40 cents per bottle.
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L. M. Bosworth
Local Horseshoeing Shop Opens in Freeland Area
Gust Lindell announces a new horseshoeing business in a building just west of the Freeland Livery. The shop invites riders to bring their horses for service with a guarantee of good work.
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Freeland Livery
Gust. Lindell
MaPLE City Self Washing Soap for sale by J. J. Grove
A self washing soap advertised by J J Grove promises to bleach white clothes and set colors. The listing notes the product is for sale in MaPLE City.
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Maple City
J. J. Grove
Gilbert Station Community Notes Show Improvement Hope
Grip remains in influence while patients improve. Miss Anabel Clark of Ogden visited with the Dr and family. Mr William Johnson of Summit is improving and hopes for a complete recovery. Rev Beecham and Rev Ferguson conduct evangelistic work near Nevada and plan to return home before Sunday. The G A R to install officers next Friday with a social and oyster supper at the new Woodman hall.
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Anabel Clark
Ogden
Wm Johnson
Summit
Beecham
Ferguson
Nevada
Woodman Hall
Clover Root Tea and Shiloh’s Cure Promote Health Claims
Advertisements claim Karl's Clover Root Tea cures constipation indigestion sick headache and related issues for fifty years with a 25 or 50 cent price and refund if unsatisfied. Also touts Shiloh's cough and consumption remedies with a positive fifty year guarantee, sold by H. D. Miller.
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Karl
H. D. Miller
Shiloh
Obituary: Mrs Fanny L Gamble Dies After Illness
Mrs. Fanny L Wells Gamble died at Nelson Taylor’s home last Friday at 2 a m after ten weeks of dropsy plagued illness. Born November 20 1831 in Pennsylvania she joined the Baptist church in 1848 and married Douglas Gamble December 18 1856. Survived by one son L P Gamble of Hilex Oregon. Funeral at Nelson Taylor’s home January 21 at 1 p m Rev Douglas officiating. interment Ames cemetery. Card of thanks thanks neighbors for kindness during illness and death.
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Fanny L. Gamble
Nelson Taylor
Fanny L. Wells
Pennsylvania
The
Baptist Church
Douglas Gamble
Gamble
L. P. Gamble
Hilex
Oregon
Douglas
Ames
La Grippe Successfully Treated
Jas A Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas reports a second grippe attack was shortened by Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He was bed bound six hours after onset this time and only two days ill compared with ten days previously. For sale by druggists.
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Jas. A. Jones
Leader
Mexia
Texas
Chamberlain
For sale by Miller and Keoser
Wheat O advertised for breakfast in a concise sale notice. Miller and Keoser list available quantity and contact details for buyers. The brief notice emphasizes product name and vendor to attract customers.
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Miller & Keoser
Cuba Visits Offer LowFare RoundTrip Tickets
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces winter round trip tickets to Havana with routes via Galveston New Orleans Mobile or Tampa. A small extra fee allows return via Vera Cruz and the City of Mexico. Contact Maple Leaf Route agents or F H Lord 113 Adams St Chicago for details.
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Cuba
Chicago Great Western Ry
Havana
Galveston
Texas
New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
Tampa
Florida
Vera Cruz
Mexico
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Maple City Self Washing Soap Promises White Clothes
Advertisement notes yellowing clothes can become white with Maple City Self-Washing Soap sold by J. J. Grove.
Corn Buyers at Tilden Bros Pay Good Prices
Take your corn to Tilden Bros and Co where they offer a competitive price for corn.
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Tilden Bros. & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chapel Ridge
James Manges
Isa Abrams
Miss Snyder
W.S. Johnson
Mr. Jacobs
Mrs. J. Abrams
Indiana
Ezra Ward
Mr. Robinson
Chas. Thompson
James Dodds
J. R. Sherman
Miss Maud Robinson
Ethel Dodds
Gilbert
Pleasant Grove
Elliott
Dan. Deal
Geo. Brown
R. W. Liddle
W. J. Hanna
LaFayette Township
North
Franklin Board
United States
Bigelow & Smith
Department Store
U. B. Church
Circleville
Ohio
Dayton
Christian Union
Isaphene Gossard
Ole Stinsland
Charlie Peterson
Oklahoma
Tom Elda
John Friese
Webster City
Eli Posegate
Algona
Will Carroll
Jas. Hassett
Nebraska
R. Sheehey
Mrs. W. Morris
Franklin Township
L. G. Rosenfeld
Ladies Sewing Society of the Cong
C Stevens
B. Brooks
W. P. George
Ontario
College Farm Boat
McCormick
P. L. Sawyer Estate
Chicago & Northwestern
R’y
Dept
Chio
Atlantic
Weene
Overland Lim
Chicago Express
Pacific
Carroll
Omaha Express
Dakota
Desm
Ames & DM
Boone-Carroll
Omaha
Coast Connection
Rogers
Tupen Bros. & Co
Gilbert Station
Worth
L.M. Bosworth
Joe CO
Glover
Valises
Royal Tailors
Soper
Wavar
Ase
Ranborn
Chase& Sanborns
Java
LN A
Agere Eas
C.F. Letts
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