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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
2
Mrs. Jerusha Gilmore dies after a life of Christian service on a farm near Amos Iowa She leaves a husband William J Gilmore and nine children two daughters married two girls and five boys at home Her devoted life as a teacher counselor and parish member is praised for charity humility and faith Her memory is blessed by the bereaved family and community.
Fifty old friends gathered Tuesday to celebrate the golden wedding of Jacob Stull and Mrs. Stull near Ontario. A dinner followed by a speech from Lou Jones included presenting each spouse with a rocking chair. Jacob Stull born 1825 Ohio, Mrs. Stull 1827 also Ohio. They wed in 1845 and moved to Iowa in 1855, later settling south of Boone then on their current farm.
No new developments today in Cuba. The U S government prepares for possible war in case conditions deteriorate.
Tur Rathbone Sisters Temple will hold a special meeting Friday evening March 18 at 7 30 for business and drill. Members are requested to attend. J H Quvan Co erecting a mammoth lumber shed 150 by 18 feet to store lumber and protect from weather. Tax school election started tame one ticket Duntz for director and W Greeley for treasurer later another ticket with Duntz and Parley Sheldon as treasurer won 165 to se
An earnest note offers a chance for a young man to work in exchange for board and help paying college costs. It directs inquiries to the office and mentions a new tea room house for sale with fruits, stables, east room, fur nace and modern conveniences. Premises are two blocks north of the motor depot, near C. E. H. Sies.
Iowa ads solicit agents in every county to sell a new washing machine. Northwestern Mfg. Co. of Ames Iowa invites calls or visits. Also mentions Reap Miller & Kooser ad, Adams Bros. Down to Date coffee at 10c, Goop one year old Poland China brood sows for sale 434 miles west of Story City. 21pd Isaac Campenter.
Neighboring townsfolk share visits and health updates. Mr and Mrs Chet Davis entertain guests including Mrs Willard Morris and Mr and Mrs L G Ra with daughters Mabel and Blan. The Walters family return from Mayu with W taking treatment and showing improvement. Harold Beil and Will Hormick begin work at Fincham as routines resume.
Mr Geo W Gerrard died in this city on Monday from a bowel condition while in the country. He was born in West Virginia and served in the One Hundred Regiment Company EB, enlisting early in the war. He married Phoebe J Mendota in 1866. The couple moved to Ames area in 1876 and resided near Ames until 1887. He was a longtime member of a local post and Funeral services were held noon with Rev Slattery presiding. He leaves a daughter.
Monday gathering in Ames featured Rev Blackmat and Rev Inces of Nevada. Discussion covered material work and encouragement for pastors including Be Innes Wilson and Schrade from Nevada. Next event planned for May in Nevada with Boone pastors. Northwestern Company showcased hay patent balance machines, touted as neat and functional with plans to mass produce.
Adams Bros pledges best quality products for the city asserting a commitment to superior materials and service for local customers. The statement emphasizes standards and reliability in current offerings.
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