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Proceedings of Board First Day's Proceedings 1899
The Ames Story county Iowa board met on Monday June 5 1899 with J B Shaw as chairman and members Tweat Rex. They equalized realty assessments per township and adjourned to 9 am. J H Boyd and J L Smith were appointed to destroy 1898 general election ballots. The day included treasurer settlement and approval of the semi annual report. They approved a sale of lot 10 block 6 Ames for 600 dollars to David M Ghrist and Jennie Ghrist. Auditors loan report from the permanent school fund was reviewed and approved. Adjourned after minutes. Adams Bros advertise grapenut butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Shaw
John Tweat
Edwin Rex
Executive Council
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Story County
Jacob Shoop
Clothier
McNair
Hans Olsons
Milford Two
T. J. Sowers
Aprist
C. H. Stowe
Union Township
J. O. Johnson
John Presnall
Chas. B. Smith
Treas
H. P. Dunn
Nevada
Mackey Bros
Bik & Slater
Kingsbury
Ames
D. V. Thrift
Clinton Bridge Works
Maxwell
J.H. Boyd
J. L. Smith
Iowa
David M. Ghrist
Jennie G. Ghrist