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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
2
A widow from Claremore Arkansas reports years of severe coughing finally relief after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes the first bottle brought relief and the second cured her, claiming her health has not been better in twenty years. Sold by druggists.
The Republican Judicial Convention for the Eleventh Judicial District will meet in Iowa Falls at 1 p m on Tuesday August 16 1894 to nominate three candidates for judges. Each county has delegates equal to its count under the state call. W D Evans chairman J J Snell secretary.
Eastbound and westbound schedules list multiple trains with approximate times and notes on connections. It includes No. 14 Chicago Express, No. 38 Freight, No. 1 Overland Limited, and No. 3 Pacific Express among others, with remarks about baggage handling and connections to Omaha.
Gen. Lincoln received orders Saturday afternoon to report at Mobile and departed on the midnight train. He could not confirm his assignment but speculated a Cuban posting. A large Ames crowd, with band, gathered at the station to bid farewell and honor Ames as the town that furnished a brigadier general.
A correspondence from Racine Gable dated June 16 1898 describes a Des Moines to Lytle to Chicago to Chattanooga journey with the Ames unit. He notes regimental assignments to the Third Corps Second Division Third Brigade alongside First Mississippi and First Maine, camp life under Major General Brooke, healthy climate and water, rations and an attentive cook, mixed health with minor illnesses, and patrols including a Crawfish springs trip.
A reader recalls water features and Chickamauga Creek battles with regiments from New York to Maine and Arkansas, noting monuments marking headquarters and battle positions. The piece also covers a library books addition and Fourth of July events including processions, baseball, races, a tug of war, and a fireworks display.
At the residence of the bride's parents in Ames last evening Aaron Harlan and Ora Noble were married before about 150 guests. Rev Cory of Boone officiated as the couple stood under a floral arch, with wedding music by Mrs Leland and a ring carried by Paul Decker. The couple hosted a lawn supper and then left on the midnight train for Rock Island.
Oats in fields show rank growth and many down. Wm Kell tends 55 acre early oat field. E J Penfield plans to work on the farm and improve farming skills. Locals must prove ownership to recover abandoned fish nets at Gordon Woods. Gundy and Wood mow road grass and weeds. Sympathy goes to the widow of Thomas Antheson near Slater.
The past week was slightly cooler with less sunshine and light rainfall in most of the state. Corn on well drained land is in good condition, while low west ground suffered some loss. Spring grains are tall and lodged, possibly lowering quality. flax and potatoes show promising progress. pasturage is excellent but strawberries are paying the price for wet weather.
A position as manager at Story Co. is advertised. An active man is invited to apply. Call at Davis House Monday or Tuesday and ask for Mr. Alford.
The Mission Band and friends plan an outing at Watkins Well on Saturday June 25 with a 10 o’clock arrival. A White Service is set for Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at the C. P. Church with white decorations and attire. Rev. C. W. Smith will preach that night.
Secretary Gage writes to the house ways and means and senate finance committees stating it is impossible to implement the adhesive stamp portions of the war revenue measure by July 1 and requests an extension to July 15 and a commission increase from 1 to 3 percent to boost popular interest. He notes the need to keep soldiers informed through their home newspapers and urges regular mailing to them.
Advertises a dwelling on the south side for rent at 1 dollar per month and a six room suite at the Intelligencer office for 4.50 dollars per month. Call on owner Geo Roberson.
50 bushels offered for sale with orders to be sent in by 8000 at a price of 1.59 dollars per crate. A. J. Graves & Son advertise the sale offering crates at the stated price.
Low priced excursion tickets to Nashville, Tennessee via the North Western line offered for the convention held July 5 12. Sales dates and details available from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
excursion tickets to the Omaha Expo will go on sale daily starting June 1 with flexible limits for length of stay. The exposition is described as well worth seeing and inquiries are directed to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Via Chicago Great Western Railway offers one round trip fare to any point within 200 miles. Tickets sold July 2 3 4 and valid for return through July 4. Take an outing and enjoy the one fare rate.
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