Ames Local Notices and 4th of July Merrymaking
A bustling Ames items page notes sales at Dudgersons and Miller Kooser’s for vinegar and bread, wedding rings at Dudgeons, and July 4 celebrations across Story County. It mentions travels to Chicago and Des Moines, convention attendance, and local weddings, with social and religious notices and farm updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del. Maxwell
Chicago
Mildred
Maime Elliot Moines
Spen
Ames
Inez Ball
Cora
Casey
Capt
Mrs. Greeley
Des T
Transfers and city updates from Story County Iowa 1896
Real estate transfers reported by the Story County recorder through July 4 1896 include Levi Nellis to J J Severson and Sam il Reed to Amos C Hanson among others with parcels described in sections and lots. Work on the new city well progresses to a depth of 110 feet. A Baptist church sermon is announced for Sunday by Rev H Mitchell Cresco Iowa followed by a topic on denominationalism versus sectarianism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Church
Ladies of the Mer
Frank Schleiter
Lydia Watts
Gene Taylor
Clinton Carroll
Taylor
South Side
John Miller
Geo. Clapp
D. Bisbee
Isaac Johnson
Boone
Wm. Clark
Ames
Chas. Sargents
Tax Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
El-iott
J. W. Freecann
Story County
Nebraska
Chicago
Boone County Buses Club
America
Everley
W.S. Hale
Anna Lovenich
East End
Dr. Host
Davenport
Filly Hale
Bently & Olmstead
Des Moines
William
Ana 9Ros
Bert Bisbee
Bert
Chicago- Geo
Judison
Muscatine
Mr. Westerman
George
Reed
McCall
Cal. Giddings
Colfax
Giddings
Fonda
Hicks
Paton
Iowa
G. L. Dobson
Dobson
Rev. Williams
Aie
Christian Church
Howard Adams
National Endeavor
Washington
Dp. C
Scot Bradford
Benna Vista County
Scot
A. D
Washington, D. C
Hull
Union National Bank
Polk County
T County
Recorder of Story
Ly Smith & Son
Nevada
Levi Nellis
J J Severson
Nellis
Cambridge
Sam'l Reed
Amos C Hanson
Saileburg
John Beatty
John Hennesy
Cornell
Clark
W H Gildersina
Stebtn
Erick Erickson
John K Johnson
John H Latland
JJ Severson
John J Severson
Andrew A Richardson
John V Kalsem
Kalsem
Severt Jne
the Baptist Church
H. Mitchell
Cresco
Mothers Meeting at Baptist Church Friday Afternoon
A Mothers meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon at three o clock in the Baptist church. The program includes a devotional opening and papers by Mrs F P Harris and Mrs R 2 Goble on children and church life. Miss Douglass will give a talk on making Sundays attractive. all mothers and interested persons are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Parsonage
8. H. Mitchell
The
Baptist Church of
Baptist Church
Shurch
F. P. Harris
R. 2. Goble
Convention in Chicago Awaits Nominations and Platform
The national democratic convention in Chicago convened with little done beyond temporary organization. Silver faction holds two thirds. Daniel of Virginia chosen as chairman over Hill of New York. Bland of Missouri and Boies of Iowa lead possible nominees as platform favors free silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daniel
Virginia
Hill
Gold Bun
New York
Bland
Missouri
Boies
Iowa
Blooming ton builder seeks stone supply and local ads
A mixed page of classifieds advertises good building stone for Bloominton, hammocks and bicycles from J E Davis, bakery goods via T W Sheldon, and a medicinal note on Chamberlains Cough Remedy. A July 21 1896 land sale promotion touts South Platte Valley Colorado with rich soil water rights canales and two transcontinental lines offering cheap transport and big potential profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Davis
T. W. Sheldon
South Platte Valley
Colorado
Cties
Actire
M. Hemsvaret
Agt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meldon
Birrell Brand
Her & Kooser’s
Tar Best
Agers
Dudgeon ’S
O. CanrenTer
Eividere
Tuene
Miller & Koosek’s
Apams Bros
Thurston & Graham’s
Bt the Midland
Dudgeon’s
Irwin Randall B Co
Dyer
Frank Fowler
Cedar Rapids
Parley Sheldon
Geo. Graham
Hamilton County
Amily
Geyer
L. Nichols
Sanaa
Fred Lazelle
Roy Hale
Belle Plaine
Ww. S
D. G. Ferguson
Emmetsburg
Cosmore
Ian
Dudgeon's
Dudgeons
Sheldon’s
Purease
BE. M. Sover
Ray Harmon
Independence
Times
H. A. Gossard
Rochester
Minnesota
Milier & Kooster’s
Irwin Randall & Co
E. M. Soper
Congregational Church
Robi. Sonquist
Inter- Ocean
Inter Ocean
Lee Kibbie
Gilbert
J. W. Freep
Archie Gilchrist
M. Hemstreert
B. J. Halsted
New Brunswick
Prof. Halsted
Frank Huntley
Illinois
Main Street
Maxwell’s Grove
Blomington
Rogers
Story City
Ww. P. George's Grove
Town
I. C. Fremont
Webster City
Cramblit
King of
Pain
Judison Bros
L. M. Bosworth
D. D. Bales
A. A. Lande
Slater, Iowa
J. E. Davis
West
Ocean
Stone
Bloomington
W. M. Mundin, JR
Tornado Insurance
Sheldon Cr
Sheldon
Fowler
Loughran Miacurne Co
G. Hamilton
C. O. Carpenter’s
LOU@GHRAN MACHINE Co
Sligatf
California
Columbia
E& Day
Organs
Sse Bicycles
C. C. Carter
Elliott
Smith & Bar
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