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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1892
Page
4
Local notes include Miss Bette Seroa taking a clerical post at Tilden’s, duties at the new laundry, and sales ads for goods. Community updates cover house building, a well on a farm near Ontario, a surprise wedding rumor, and civic notices from W A 38 and the republican caucus in Washington township.
A collection of personal notes lists Mrs John Elliot visiting relatives in Boone and many locals traveling or calling in Ames. Names include Gene Taylor in Chicago, Rev Henderson of Gilbert, Attorney Ben Birdsall of Clarion, and Dr A S Cunningham visiting with his family.
Tur LEADING PHOTOGRAPHER notes Bingham & Co. keep a complete stock of hardware and supplies in their shop. They also handle all kinds of tin work.
The Opera House reports strong response to last season's sensational comedy A Play Full of Heart with carload scenery for the show and seats now on sale. Ames listings advertise 190 acre farm for sale, Duff street residence, Crawford street plots, and stoves from Bingham & Co at low prices. D. G. Ives promotes property sales. Political note urges Ben Birdsall of Clarion for the vacant judgeship, with bipartisan support if Governor Boies appoints a Republican.
Fresh buttered popcorn and roasted peanuts advertised at Russell Road near Bosworth's. Poland China Bear pigs listed for sale by Van Chamberlin. Glove sale from J. P. Watson's with prices from 5 to 25 cents per yard. BickLow & Smith promote heavy fabrics. Laundry pickup by postal drop service. Times office offers job printing with new materials.
Canter Bros and Herman advertise special prices on boots inviting customers to come in and inspect the selection.
Clothing! Clothing! Full stock of suits, extra pants, vests, and overcoats. We have a line surpassing previous selections and invite all in need to visit. Men suits from 5.00 to 25.00, boys 3.50 to 15.00. Come and see us.
A brief notice states most callers met the appeal and a final opportunity is offered for those who have not yet paid. The company expresses surprise at the prompt remissions and calls for prompt responses.
One of the era’s rising stars Mr A W Fremont appears at the Opera House next Friday night. Local exchanges praise his talent and stage presence while his play 777 is described as a high quality drama with humor and tears a50 cents tickets across all seats.
BreeLow and Smith promote a sale of cloaks at reduced prices at the Ames Opera House with slogans urging urgency. October 7 marked the event, and signatures include L. L. Zenor and G. W. O’Brien.
Thursday evening September 206th at the bride’s parents home in the south side Rev H J Everly officiated in the presence of invited guests and relatives The couple received handsome presents A reception followed Friday at the bride’s sister Mrs Frank Shockly’s home Miss Lizzie Whalen longtime Ames resident with many friends wishes for a happy life Mr Whitman a skilled barber by trade
For the week ending Oct 4 1892 the list includes Berger J W Berry Jas H Clapton Mrs Asbury Foley Miss Mamie Hall Mr GM Leach Miss Maud Macy Mr Elbert C Berches A A Williams Mrs E A Thompe and Mrs Edward J BE Duncan P M.
The notice lists 11:00 a m Communion 11:30 a m Preaching 12:00 m Sunday School 6:30 p m Christian Endeavor 7:30 p m Preaching with a Wednesday 8 o'clock prayer meeting. Readers are warmly invited. Also ads for White Rose at Adams Bros and Times job printing and J P Watson selling ladies union suits.
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