Little Bits of Local Life in Ames 1894
The Times notes misc items from Daey the tailor to Canier Bros, shoe specials, and summer wear. It reports on plans for the Willing Workers society, depot work, property purchases, a banking robbery rumor debunked, and a Baptist union election. Weather and agriculture updates cover June temperatures, rainfall, and crop progress across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bros. & Herman's
Han Wakefield
Cues cSoerson
Junction
D. D. Baves
Chas. Glidden
Charley
Gro. Gilmore
Times
The
Tees
Nevada
Story County
Baptist Young People’s Union
Sid Hamilton
Pres
Walter Perkins
V. Pres
Frank Harris
Evelyn Starr
Cor
Bertie Kingsbury
Trens
Tur
Northwestern
The GULORIOUS Fourth Celebration in Ames 1894
A detailed Ames Fourth of July report describes clear skies and pleasant weather, a modest parade, speeches by Prof. H A Gossard and Judge Hindman, and a basket dinner. Events included shooting, horse and foot races, bike races, and a ball game Ames vs Nevada with Ames victorious. Nevada’s band played, fireworks impressed, and crowds dispersed with no major incidents aside from Willie McLain’s injury and General Lincoln’s prior shoulder and arm issues.
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H. A. Gossard
Albion Seminary
W. E. Bisbee
Gen. Lincoln
Notable Visits and Local Campaigning Mixture in Ames
The article records a flurry of visiting dignitaries and political hopefuls in Ames and nearby towns. D. M. Grove and T. D. Thompson, both Republican nominees for county offices, attend celebrations. State Auditor McCarthy visits from Des Moines for a reception and joins local residents for fireworks. Local residents including Mrs. Hattie Scott and the Kegleys are noted visitors, while Bert Childs recovers from a stabbing incident at the Aborn House in Des Moines. A bicycle theft involving Joan Wallace is reported with a $50 reward. Local merchants advertise sugar and tobacco deals and hats for the 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fairchild
Clinton
Nate Tedrow
Boone
Dora Hamilton
Marshalltown
Hattie Scott
D. D. Bales
Maxwell
D. M. Grove
Frank Kegley
Kegley
Colfax
Mae Nash
Ames
Skendan
Wyo
Kittie Elliott
T. D. Thompson
Republica Nevada
W.L. Sutton
Sutton
J.E. Griffith
McCarthy
Robt
Bert. Childs
Nate Frankel
Aborn
Des Moines
Frankel
Bert
North Western Line Tickets to Asbury Park July August Sale
Tickets on sale July 7 and 8 for North Western Line to Asbury Park N J return. National Educational Association event allows July and August travel to Atlantic Coast resorts. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents for full information. Lace and embroidery prices emphasized by G G Trepen Estate.
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Asbury Park N. J
National Educational Association
Atlantic Coast
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Ames City Council Minutes July 2 1894
Ames Iowa July 2 1894 council met at city hall with Mayor Wilson Til den Cramer Kent and Adams present Minutes approved bills read and paid including lumber waterworks repairs and hauling charges Petition by 250 IA C students and faculty to abate slaughter house nuisance referred to Kent Thompson and Cramer Committee Petition to vacate alley referred to city solicitor for opinion Mayor to obtain water meter information Filling Story street referred to committee to secure estimates and coordinate with motor line for filling work.
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Ames
Iowa
Wilson
Tilden
Cramer
Kent
Adams
H. L. Munn
Compton
Hutchinson & Son
Kstein
E. Wilkinson
G. G. Miller
J. P. Grove
Watchin
A. Marsten
S. L. Moss
Slaughter House
Kent, Thompson
Story Street
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Daey
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Canier Bros. & Herman’s
Thuron & Graham’s
E. M. Soper’s
Kelso
Cramer High Bridge
del. Maxwell
Hopson
Salem
Intelligencer
Betsey Smith
Anamosa
Ww. H. Nelson
Kingville, Mo
Chamberlain
Mr. Nelson
Westerman & Arnold
Central Station
J. Georgeson
Ye Oes
Longsdor
Mott
Butler
E. M. Stanton Stanton
Fleet
R. Robinson
Park
C. A
Frank Morris
George Gra
Ham
Gen
Lincoln
Tot Bigelow
Warren McGuire
Russell Reed
Willie McLain
Opera House
Bowery
Jayfor
Dr. Smith
Arnold
Eek's Park
West Okoboji
F. M. Soper’s
Breeton & Smith
Joan Wallace
Talbott’s
John
J. P. Watson
Cramer Brothers
Tildens New Clothing Store
J. A. Baker
Adams Bros
LL. Walters
F. Martin
Scientific American Agency For
Munn & CO
Broadway
New York
America
Scientific American
Mann & Co, Publishers
New York City
Ammoth
Humphrey
Russell Publishing CO
Summer St
Boston
Republican Judicial Convention
Ation
Court House
Webster City
Franklin
Hamilton
Haran
B. F. Cummins
Olliows
Marshall
Story
Webster
Wright
Mark J. Furry
Bigelow & Smith
Daniel Bros. & Herman
Canter Bros. & Herman
Rai
J. P. Watson's
Minnesota
Holesale
Armers’ Grist
Frank Patrick
City Drug Stree
Han
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