Local resident touts Champlain's remedy and coal prospects cited
Frank McAvoy of Tur Westfield praises Champverlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best for bowel disorders after ten years of use. A. D. Gaston reports coal prospecting south of town near Ames at the Iron Bridge, noting potential value and plans to offer smaller territory tracts to attract investor interest amid tight money.
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A. D. Gaston
Washington, D. C
Ames
Iron Bridge
From Neighboring Towns Report Local Updates
Frank Foster refreshed his house with new paint and a repaired fence improving the property. Burglars roamed the post office last Saturday night stealing about fifteen dollars in stamps tobacco and other goods before escaping. Miss Isaphene Gossard spent Friday night and Saturday in Ames. Mrs. H Cook is slowly improving. Miss Martha Sneehey visited her sister Mrs. Tanner in Crocker last week. Mr N Williams remodels his house. Maud Philips returned home from Ames last week. Mr and Mrs Wilber Stark of W Neb arrived back Friday after a week with relatives here. J Stark started a tile factory and will have his tile ready for sale soon. Hutchinson family were ill last week but are better now. L Strong of Vork City is here cattle hunting.
Picnic Days and Farm News Report From Ames
The column notes good corn planting, rising insect numbers, and hopes for a strong lay crop. Local moves include Mrs. Elmer Koons heading to Los Angeles and Hans Jacobson improving his kitchen. Carr K. W. Brown to speak on Personal Christianity. Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription praised for women’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Koons
Los Angeles
California
Best Remedy for Rheumatism Sold in Fairhaven Ad
James Rowland reports his wife suffered rheumatism for 25 years. After trying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, she slept within an hour and later used it for pains. Rowland credits it with more relief than previous medicines. Balm sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rowland
Mr. Rowland
Chamberlain
Two of a Kind and a Runaway Moores in Ames
Moore and a claimed wife traveled from Boone to Ames posing as residents of Valley City Kansas. They disappeared after hiring a livery team, triggering a statewide search. Moore was jailed in Nevada then brought to Ames for exam. The alleged wife accompanied him, and a venue change was granted to Nevada.
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Moore
Ames
Boone
Jefferson Hotel
Valley City
Kan
Morris Bros
Moores
Jier
Jefferson
Madrid
Morris
Story County
Rickets
Nevada
Orien
C. G. Lee
Hastile
Marshalltown
Lillie Holdridge
Arcadia Lodge Installations Evening Officers Installed
At the quarterly installation of Arcadia Lodge No. 36 1 0 T officers were installed by deputy C D Reed W E Gossard Elmeta McGuire W T Hanna Sec Leora Grove F Lec W BP McGuire Treas Rash Lincoln Marshal David Ives Chap Howard Adams Deputy Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia Lodge No. 36
1. O
Talmage Wealth Denotes Sermon Fake Allegation
The article claims Rev. T DeWitt Talmage amasses about 500000 from ministry and lectures but accuses him of selling sermons to a syndicate rather than delivering them. It asserts he writes and ships sermons unseen by him while published as timely discourse across newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt Talmage
Talmage
New York
Parson Talmage
Annual meeting of Modern Woodmen in Dubuque Iowa
The Head Camp Modern Woodmen of America will hold its annual meeting in Dubuque Iowa on June 15. Railway fare round trip is one third on the certificate plan. The Maple Leaf Route via Chicago Great Western is the recommended line. For details contact J A Bellis Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Chicago Great Western
Ecomfort
Chicago Great Western Railway
J. A. Bellis
Marshalltown
Iowa State Pharmaceutical Association Annual Meeting at Waterloo
The Iowa State Pharmaceutical Association will hold its annual meeting in Waterloo on June 0–11. Fare is one third for round trips on the certificate plan via the Chicago Great Western Railway, with applications to Maple Leaf Route agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Pharmaceutical Association
Waterloo
Chicago Great Western Railway
Land here offers first class farms along the North Western line
An advertisement invites settlers to western Minnesota and South Dakota with favorable terms for agricultural land, stock raising, and dairying through The Northwestern Line agents. A street parade is announced for tonight. A delivery wagon was blown over in yesterday afternoon's storm, frightening the team and tipping the wagon near the West House corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Minnesota
South Dakota
North- Western Line
Miller & Kooser
West House
Dont Shoot The Birds City Ordinance Warning
City ordinance warns residents not to shoot birds or discharge firearms within city limits without mayor consent. Accidents already reported and violators face large fines.
North Western Line offers 400000 acres in Northern Wisconsin
The North-Western Line advertises over 400,000 acres for sale in Northern Wisconsin at low prices with easy terms. Land seekers’ excursion tickets go on sale April 20 May 4 and 18 at reduced rates, with maps and land descriptions available from G W Bell Land Commissioner Hudson Wis.
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Wisconsin
G. W. Bell
Hudson, Wis
Low Fare Home Seekers Tickets Offered May 4 2018
North Western Line announces sale of Home Seekers excursion tickets on May 4 2018 with favorable time limits to many western and southern points. Tickets and information available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Heal Eksate Loans Offer Quiet Real Estate Financing
Story County Bank announces readiness to loan on solid real estate collateral. Terms include low interest rates and generous repayment options. Local borrowers urged to contact the bank for details and eligibility.
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Story County Bank
Will and Testament of Morgan Keltner Probate Hearing
State of Iowa District Court Story County files instrument purporting to be the will of Morgan Keltner deceased. August term hearing set for August 2, 1887, at Nevada. Citizens may appear to show cause why the instrument should not be admitted. Clerk Hamilton signs the district court seal.
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State OF
Iowa
Story County
District Court
Said County
Morgan Keltner
Nevada
Hamilton
Clerk District Court
Edwards & Parker Advertise Chamberlain Pain Balm
Edwards and Parker merchants of Plains Georgia tout Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism lame back deep seated and muscular pains. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards & Parker
Plains
Chamberlain
Milford Township District No 5 School May Report Card
Report for District No 5 Milford Township shows month ending May with 20 days taught and average daily attendance of 18. List of pupils not tardy or absent includes Howard Minkler Fred Skelton Della Akin Cora Akin Ivy Allen Geo Allen May Allen Clark Young Ruby Young Georgia Young Nellie Gear Glennie Moss and teacher. Thurston and Graham's agency now carries Herrick Refrigerator, described as best in market at reasonable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Township
Howard Minkler
Fred Skelton
Della Akin
Cora Akin
Ivy Allen
Geo, Allen
May Allen
Clark Young
Ruby Young
Georgia Young
Nellie Gear
Proposals for Repair of School House in Sub-district Six
Notice states proposals for repair of a school house in sub-district six Franklin township Story county to be received at the signer’s residence three miles north of Ames. Plans and specifications may be viewed until 1 p m May 22 1807. Contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder. Board may reject any or all bids. Dated April 28 1887. 4t O D Plumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Story
Hhis
Ames
Executor's Notice for Christian Westergard Estate
On April 24 1887 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed A Wortman executor of the Christian Westergard estate. Creditors must pay debts and claimants present verified claims to the court for allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Story County
Iowa
Christian Westergard
A. Wortman
Tur Grace Hezlop Opera Company at Ames Opera House
The Tur Grace Hezlop Opera Company performs a week long stand at the Ames Opera House presenting a ten and twenty cent show. The note urges better patronage as the run continues through the week with the final days featuring the act Take it in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Grace Hezlop Opera Company
Ames Opera House
Wil
Dont Read This Painter Ad In Ames Iowa
A wary consumer advisory warns readers in Ames Iowa about unreliable painters with grand claims. It mentions a 45 year veteran promising first class work using lead paints and patent mixtures. The note directs readers to W D Donaldson at the Lawton House run by C E Haverly for painting services.
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R G. Dun’ & Co
Ames la
W. D. Donaldson
Knight of
Brush
Old Reliable
C. E. Haverly
Lawton House
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Hhis Place
Isaphene Gossard
Mrs. H. Cook
Martha Sneehey
Mrs. Tanner
Crocker
Mr. N. Williams
Maud Philips
Wilber Stark
Wneb
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Mr. J. Hutchinson
Mr. L. Strong
Vork City
Chapel Ridge
Jack the Nipper
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Gertrude
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Hans Jacobson
Ralph Jones
Mrs. Jones
Lem Walters
Ridge
Sherman
Mat Olson
L. Oliver
Nation
Mortil
Carr. K. W. Brown
Christian Church
Adams Bros
Fairhaven
N. Y
Froubie
Congregational Church
S. W. Beyer
R. N. Brown
Nellie Blackman
We Girls
J. W. Smith
Hodson
Adame Bros
Hk. F. Wire
Oskaloosa
Ile
J. W. Whitmer
Dudgeon
Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Sara Bigelow
Head Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Kerr Kooser
Perry Grove
Kooser
Young Peoples Union
Iowa State Medical Society
Glennie Moss
Herrick
Thurston & Graham's
Iowa Central
B’y
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Thos. P. Barry
R’y
B. P. Oele
Minneapolis, Minn
Bargain Store
W. E. Mitchem
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