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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1894

Page

2

Latest Styles in Hats and Caps at the Cash House

The Cash House of G. Tilden Estate announces new hat and cap styles. Prices and selections highlight current fashion, with discounts and arrivals featured for shoppers seeking updated headwear.

Funeral Notice of Mrs Jennie E Thompson in Ames

Mrs Jennie E Thompson died after sudden illness from peritonitis on Thursday night. Funeral at the Methodist church, led by Rev F J Douglas, with an escort by Knights of Pythias. Family and friends express deep gratitude for kindness during sickness, death, and burial.

Thomas Thompson Jennie E. Thompson F. J. Douglas H. J. Everly Methodist Church Thompson Order of Knights Pythias Douglass Jennie E. Shango Venango Co Penn Valparasso Ind Christain Church of God Presbyterian Church Odepolt Iowa Congregational Church Kingsly Ames Congregational Church of Andhildren Tuomas Thompson

Condolence Resolution From Champion Lodge No. 150

The Knights of Pythias lodge expresses sincere sympathy to Thomas Thompson on the death of his wife, praising her as a loving mother and respected neighbor. Resolutions will be recorded and copies sent to the family and local papers Ames Intelligencer and Ames Times. Signed by L G Hardin Fr, N Fowler, and B J Shelden.

Thos. Thompson Lodge No. 150 Knights of Pythias Ames Intelligencer Ames Times L. G. Hardin Fr. N. Fowler B. J. Shelden

Nomination of Prof. Patrick and Kent as Ward 4 councilmen

Ames in 1994 community bulletin certifies that dairy students nominated Prof. Patrick and Kent for Ward 4 council seats without influence from Mr. Leighton, citing welfare and progress during winter. Also notes a public sale listing diverse farm stock and equipment with a 10 month credit option, conducted by Thomas Epperon and Dan McCarthy.

Ames Iowa S. Patrick and Kent F. A. Leighton G. H. GuTcHes Claude Sackett T. Smith H. N. Milier A. Urriueck, Jr Kelley Ontario Thomas Epperson Dan McCarthy

Relatives, rail trips, and town notices from Ames district

Mrs. Enoch Thurman and Miss Jennie West are central figures amid a raft of rural happenings. A nine car special train bound for Oklahoma was prepared locally. The community reports illnesses, births, weddings, farm sales, and land moves, plus a fatal accident and a school term closing. Notable names include Trowbridge Leedy Raff Vanhook Tillotson Lawson Snyder McCarthy Ball Gaston Zenor and Henry Barnes. The town mourns Mrs Emma Hunter and prepares for further exodus as wealth tales rise.

Messrs Trowbridge Leedy Raff Vanhook Tillotson Oklahoma Geo. Arrasmith McCallsburg Emma Hunter Linn Morris Frank Jimmie Noble Will Wiltie Emma Hunter Ames Cemetery Hunter Willing Workers Society H. C. Wakefield Gilbert Wall Lake Ella Dodds Walter Morris

Spring thoughts and town notes fill the Ridge

The community page records spring musings and a parade of local notices. John Nelson's child has recovered. debt worries plague Oklahomaites as nine cars wait on sidetrack Ontario for unpaid bills. Willis Keltner and Akin family host gatherings. sermons, school meetings, and planned elections loom. Local residents travel, fall ill, and move away while fish laws stir public interest locally.

John Nelson Ontario Willis Keltner Akin Wm. Thomas Keltner Bro. Worrell Cleveland

Local notices and community updates from Ames and surrounding towns

Cliff Oliver returns home from Des Moines. Ames folk attend Washington tea party. Miss Belle Dodds visits Nevada. Miss Nellie Robinson plans study in Nevada. W A Murphy ends school term to join J A C for next year. George McFarlan visits from State Center. E W Liddle recovers from grip. A B Kibbee ill with pneumonia in Ames. Robinson children ill at home. L C Tilden visits Ames on business. William McCoy moves to Eckard farm for summer. N H Jacobson resigns clerk to Gilbert Bros to join grocery venture March 15. Charles C Johnson attends I A C. Dried fruits season. Adams Bros promote groceries. notice: election judges and clerks named for March 8 1894 city election in 1st to 4th wards. PARLEY SHELDON mayor.

Clifford Oliver Dés Moines A. S. Liddle Ames Washington Belle Dodds Nevada Nellie Robinson W. A. Murphy Geo. McFarlan State Center E. W. Liddle A. B. Kibbee D. G. Ferguson Robinson L. C. Tilden Wm. McCoy Eckard Farm N. H. Jacobson Gilbert Bros J. H. Reynolds Chas. C. Johnson I. A.C

Ames Independent School District receipts and disbursements

Report of the receipts and disbursements for the year ending February 28 1893 for the Independent School District of Ames Iowa. Bat on hand February 28 1893 621 14 received from county treasurer 4740 77 5361 91 4912 74 orders paid balance on hand.

Independent School District of Ames Fr. R. Chamberlain Independent District of Iowa Pameyeee Gunn & Co

Iowa Auditor Certifies Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Company

The Iowa Auditor of State certifies that the Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Company, located in Detroit Michigan, filed a sworn statement for December 31 1898 and is authorized to transact fire insurance business in the state until January 31 1906. The document notes paid up capital assets liabilities and aggregate income and expenditures for 1893 and 1898 with official certification and seal.

Desmoines Iowa Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Copany Detroit Michigan I. C. G. McCarthy A. D G. McCarthy

Frank Morris Buys West End Livery Stake

Frank Morris has bought Jay Allen's interest in the west end livery barn and will operate solo. The article notes Allen's restlessness but does not reveal his immediate plans. Proclamation of City Election and a tax proposition for Ames Iowa public voting on March 5 1894.

Frank Morris Jay Allen West End Jay

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Geo. G. Lilden G. Tilden GEO Solomon Thompson Englewood Ill Opera House A. B. Kippes Enoch Thurman Jennie West Babie Marie Harry Beedle John Baughman Mr. Lawson Jones John Snyder McCarthy Fred Ball Carel N. Gaston Arthur Zenor Mr. Stone Maz McCracken Mrs. Shango Berg Grant Chapel Ridge Hank Harrison Union Township Totten Alderman Chicago Yants Hanughstad Lafe McKim E. Codling John Hoel California Illinois Coffat Southwest Corners Addy Humphrey Maxwell Ferdinand Black Milwaukee Reasoner Jason Billings John Reasoner Will Harrington Marek Prooes Ernie Liddie Willie Gretten Ruth Chester White Mr. Vale Bonaparte Joe Brown Jay Ladd Belmond C. F. Davis Rosenfeldt Robert Hunter Gilbert Station Adams Bros 1St Ward Geo. H. Maxwell R. H. McDowell 8. H. Rich R. H. McCarthy Cal. Giddings 2Nd Ward L. M., Bosworth A.S. Liddle E. L. Moffatt A. B. Maxwell C. M. Soper Ad Ward Jas. Hutchinson F. P. Harris C. B. Little H. Kelso P. C. Compton 4Th Ward W. Stanton L. E. Freeland Jerry Sexton Gee. Carver N. E. Hansen Parley Sheldon Veew Eee sVeddenseede See Hoes Ewe Tate Grove Bros Crosby's Best Crosby Roller Mills Topeka Kansas Antee Maxwell & Son Lowa Hamilton & CO EK. M. Sopesg City Hall Chet Little Duff Street College City of New York Phenix OF Hartford SUN Fire London Lancashire Manchester Commercial Union Fireman’s Fund Glen Falls Standard, OF Giddings & Fowler H. Kelso, D. D.S Over Goble’s Watson’s
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