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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1893
Page
2
Local column recounts I A C events including alumni visits, a Junior Exhibition and Alumni Reunion planned for June 20, a baseball exhibition with Grinnell on June 13, and a Memorial session by Phileleutherois. Mentions Miss Saylor, Frank D. Jackson and Ruth Duncan among participants, plus a petrified tree stump added to the museum and Gen. Lincoln addressing attendees.
Local notes recount wolves near town and a dog Brave aiding in prowler fears. Social events include Miss Doolittle’s class party at Prof. Marsden’s home, a large funeral for Capt. David P. D. Loughran, and Mrs. Angelina Tillotson’s death with a large Ames funeral. Also mentions a World’s Fair visit, lawn mower purchase, and Decora tion day preparations.
Notes from nearby areas include Mr. Trip's mower called a giraffe by a teacher, James Ball on the sick list, and Mrs. Jennie Robinson of Boone visiting kin. Orchard indications push September apple bee to next year amid Chicago World’s Fair debates over Sunday openings.
State University edged J A C 5 to 5 amid errors and a late Iowa City rally. Drake defeated J A C 16 to 2 as Benjamin Brownlie and Duro starred in a triple play. Dr U was routed by I A C with a 21 hit onslaught and Waldron–Connor batteries.
Notice of dissolution of the partnership Ferguson & Rainbolt at Gilbert Station Iowa dated May 30 1893. Partners H C Ferguson and W Rainbolt dissolve the firm by mutual consent except for final settlement of business to close and terminate thereafter.
Land plans show a grove and race track area to be platted with sales expected to begin early next week. Rail reservations on the north side remain undecided while Ames attracts inquiries from families and traveling salesmen. growth potential praised. Twe ladies W C W 7 U meet June 6 at 3 PM at the Christian church. all interested invited. Mrs J McDantel, Sec.
Miss Agatha West of Ames and James Wellington Ramsey of Rock Rapids were married at eight last night. Reverend Grpstemer officiated as about fifty relatives and friends attended in decor adorned with smilax and cut flowers. The couple plan a wedding trip through Harlan, Sioux Falls, then housekeeping in Rock Rapids.
A testimonial from Delton Wisconsin credits tar syrup with curing a severe lung cold. The note asserts the product as the best medicine for throat and lung diseases and endorses recommending it widely.
Timetable notice from W. Rogas, agent, listing Chicago and Northwestern railway schedule details for travelers.
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