College Notes and Field Day at the Ames Campus
Reports from the Iowa State College bulletin describe faculty travel and student activities in Des Moines and Ames. Highlights include declamatory contests for inter society event, field day at Marshalltown, and fundraising for a new grand stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Russel Read
Marshaltown
Margaret Hall
Franklin
William Hawley Smith
James Witcomb Riley
Frank B. Spencer
the Athletic Association
Iowa
Marshalltown
I. A.C
Ames
After Thirty Years Quiet Nevada Wedding Reunites Kelso and Tripp
John Kelso of Carbondale Colorado and Mrs Tripp of this city married in Nevada last Thursday renewing a union started over thirty years ago. Kelso once the neighborhood beau left Iowa for Montana where he grew wealthy then moved to Colorado before the death of his wife. Tripp was widowed and later remarried Mr Tripp's death preceded a correspondence that led to their Nevada ceremony and a renewed life together with old friends approving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
John Kelso
Carbondale
Colorado
Tripp
Kelso
Iowa
Montana
Mr. Kelso
Corral
Out West
Social gathering notes from Ames and nearby towns
Friday church sociable drew a large crowd with attendees from neighboring towns. Miss Lou Gossard returned from State Center. E Barnes from Grimes visited and left with his horse and buggy. Local Ladies' Aid officers were elected led by Mrs. L. G. Rosenfeld. Tramps have appeared with few leads. Annie Johnson attends Des Moines Advent Camp. Decoration Day events in Ames organized by G A R and W R C with veterans buried in Ames cemetery named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. E. Barnes
Grimes
Messrs. J. Nearness
R. Tompson
Des Moines
Annie Johnson
Buzz
Ames
G. A. R. Post
Plaster’s and local notices from a small town page
Plasterers resist the Flint method after it is applied. J H Queal Co and Irwin Randall Co advertise. The Duchess is a leading walking cultivator. Prayers at U B Church Sunday 3 30. Mrs Mary Vanscoy leads. Pratt’s food praised for calves pigs and lambs. Adams Bros advertise property in Section 13 Township 83 Range 24 near Chicago address. Excursion rates to St Paul via Chicago Great Western Railway. D P Davis endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism. sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Chicago Great Western Railway
D. P. Davis
Goshen
Chamberlain
How to Treat a Wife From Pacific Health Journal
Advice on married life urging patience with a wife who may face trials and stresses. Emphasizes kindness and a supportive home, plus keeping Chamberlains Cough Remedy to show care and protect health. Ends with a jab at product availability and vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Health Journal
Draggiste
Memorial services of Ames Lodge No. 309 I C O F
Ames Lodge No 309 I C O F holds memorial services on June 9 1896 meeting at 1 pm in the hall then a cemetery procession at 130 pm with a de corating service and an address on Odd Fellowship by Rev H J Everly public invited. Also Shilohs Cure for consumption marketed by Judisch Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Evviorr
O' Brien
M. Hemstreet
M. EB
Everly
Ames
the Times
Honored Dead Remembered in Memorial Observance
The article recalls decoration day traditions from New Orleans spreading nationwide after the Civil War. It honors Union and Confederate graves, mentions W R C and G A R ceremonies in Ames, with services, music, prayers, and notable speakers including Hon. J C Mabry.
Ladies Auxiliary Cemetery Association Meets in Ames
Mrs. Loud hosts meeting on Tuesday evening June 2. Local notices include trains by Chicago Great Western and Southwestern lines, Ames high school commencement May 28 with program of speeches and diplomas, and obituaries for a two week old baby in Ames.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary Cemetery Association
Loud
Opera House
Ames
Iowa
A. C. Blackman
Gee
Allen, Bingham, Lanning
Ernest E. Granger
America
Jessie Stuckslager
Florence Wright
Abbdie Larned
New Ames Stores Open With Music and Furnishings
Mr C O Carpenter of Chicago opens a free line of pianos organs sheet music and musical instruments in east half of J B Elliott's furniture store. Megers Michem Symes Marshalltown start a house furnishing store in the McGuire building. Dudgeon the Jeweler adds news stand stationery and cigar department to his shop in a new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
C. O. Carpenter
Chicago
J. B. Elliott
Carpenter
Megers
Michem & Symes
Marshalltown
McGuire
Times
Dudgeon
Excursion to South Platte Valley Land Investment
The June 9 1896 land excursion from Ames Iowa offers irrigation advantages and climate in the South Platte Valley Colorado. The trip promises low cost travel credit toward land purchases and emphasizes rapid improvements with about 100 dwellings under construction. Agent M LikmansReer invites interested buyers to join or write for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Platte Valley
Colorado
Ames
Sean
M. LikmansReer
Iowa
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Flaw Eour
College
Pera House
Dr. Harriman
Marshal Ricketts
Main Street
Bosworth
Getore
Colo
Lou Gossard
State Center
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. Wortman
L. G. Rosenfeld
E. Posegate
Florine Wortman
J. W. Lytle
Joe
J. H. Queal & Co
Irwin Randall & Co
U. B
Church Heart
Mary (Elliott) Vanscoy
Pratt
Adams Bros
J. L. Perkins
Wentworth Avenue
J. P. Watson's
Sheldon & Shelden
Memorial Services
Shiloh
Judisch Bros
New Orleans
Lee
Jackson
South
Union
Buncker Hill
Putman
Washington
Trenton
Grant
Vicksburg
Hooker
Lookout Mountain
Gettyeburg
Sherman
Gro. Pursor
C. P. Summons
C. J. Graves
H. Winson
W. C. Stockiey
Post
Ames Cemetery
M. E
Star Spangled Banner
G. A. KR
Mr. Rogers
Giddings
Edith Foster
Georgia
Ett
Monta
Louege Veuir
J. C. Mabry
Sx, Souis
U. B. Shurch
Lewis Delorme
New York
Geomg
Aaron Smith
Ohio
W. W. Lindsey
Ion A
March
John Kranark
Samuel Walters
2Nd
Iowa Cavalry
A. J. Cooley
Tlinois
J. M. Johnston
Indiana
Thomas Rainbolt
Vicksburg, Miss
J. M. Rainbolt
H. F. Doblen
Illinois
Joshua Harrison
Eee Ames
B. P. Gregory
Clark Elliott
Towa. Nn
Se Ames
Samuel J. Starr
Drake
Merrill C. Jones
Veteran Volunteer Infantry
D. A. Bigelow
Linois Janey Sake
Gro. G. Tilden
11Th
Vermont Infantry
Thomas M. Gossard
I. B. Melver
W.C. Shockley
Aenaee
George H. Hodgson
Wisconsin
John W. Spencer
Kant
Clover Root
Judish Bros
Sheldon & Sheldon
Ontario
BE. A. Crane
Geo. Koons
Darling
Chicago Great Western
Maple Leaf
Dubuque
Minneapolis
Twin City
Southwestern
St. Joseph
Kansas City
New Enterprises
NAT
Brand
Bie
Our
Dows
Tilden Bros & CO
Elliott
Russell
Lakeside
Bloomington
W. M. Munpty, JR
J. KE. Davis
J. BE. Davis
Irwin, Randall& Co
Karl
Lovewran Machine Co
P. P. Baows, Drayman
H. Kelso, D. D.d
Perkins Block
John C. Emfield
Columbia
YU. S. Spring
Anns, Lows
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