Proceedings of Story County Board September 1897 Meeting
The Story County Board of Supervisors meets October 4 1897 with Johnson Shaw Rex present. They authorize a three dollar tax on Warren township for 1897 schoolhouse funds and approve a commission’s drainage district No 4 assessment, directing the auditor to levy and pay bills from Ditch Fund No 4. Also includes two medical advertisement notices for Chamberlains remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
J. B. Shaw
Eawin Rex
Warren
Board of Supervisors
D. M. Grove
Big Road Race This Afternoon With Handicap Start
The bicycle road race starts from the bank corner at four this afternoon with about twenty riders. Eight miles long, the event features a full handicap listing, time prize details, and place prizes including a bike lamp sweater and oak rocker. A grand bicycle street parade and drill for one hundred riders closes the day at about 7:30 p.m.
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Times
Rus. Read
Jack Musselman
Talbott
Chancy Hickle
Chas. Musselman
Joe Cohen
Geo. Miller
Wm. Hammel
Arthur Sutton
Algie Davis
Elmer Banks
Ed. Kooser
John Akig
Granden Hickle
Louis Roberson
Galen Tilden
Wv’. Wynn
Harry Hultsizer
Bob. Bigelow
Cliff. Miller
Lon Neal
Geo. Kintzley
Samuel Rich Dies at 43 in Ames After Illness
Sam Rich of Ames died at his parents home Sept 30 from typhoid fever at age 43 years 10 months and 9 days. He moved from Grant County Indiana to Story County as a child, trained as a carpenter, worked as contractor in Ames, was a leading Odd Fellows and Rebekah member, and funeral services were conducted with Odd Fellows and Rebekah participation.
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Samuel Hamilton Rich
Grant County
Ind
Ames
Story County
Ames Lodge I. O. O. F
Marion Itebekah Lodge No. 108
Lincoln
Boone
H. P. Williams
Christian Church
Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Jewell Junction
Sam Rich
Eleventh C E Conference in Ames Attendees Pledge Local Work
The eleventh annual conference of the young peoples societies of Christian Endeavor in Iowa's fifth district gathered in Ames September 28 to 30 at the Christian church. Delegates from Boone Story Marshall Grundy Dallas Tama counties heard addresses by Rev. A B Shrader and Dr Beardsheer, with papers by Mrs Curtiss and Miss Hoover. Fifty five visitors attended. Reinbeck, Grundy county, was chosen for the 1898 meeting.
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Young Peoples Societies of Christian Endeavor
Iowa
Boone
Story
Marshall
Grundy
Dallas
Tama
Ames
Christian Churchb
H. P. Williams
A. Richmond
Jennie Harper
Nevada
Brennan
A. B. Shrader
C. F. Curtiss
J. L Budd
Carrie Lynn
Legrand
Margaret Hodson
Ruth Tilden
Beardsheer
Olive M. Hoover
West Branch
State
Scott W. Smith
Aldrich
Marshalltown
Ames, Sec’y
Margaret Forsythe
Reinbeck
Grundy County
Local notes recount dozens of visits and mishaps
Neighboring towns residents share visits from Kelley Oliver in Gilbert and Mrs. Peterson of Sheldahl with Mr. Sivertson. A run of accidents includes a runaway horse injuring Mrs. Gossard and Emmet Purvis, plus a badly cut colt near Ames. Congregational Sunday school picnic at Iron Bridge is noted with humor.
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J. J. Oliver
Gilbert
W. A. Gossard
Emmet Purvis
Emmet
Rossard
Congregational
Iron Bridge
Mrs. Gossard
Death of S H Rich Noted by Hall of Miriam Lodge
Hall of Miriam Lodge No 108 Ames Iowa records the death of S H Rich at his father's home in north Ames on Sept 30 1897 after a short illness. The resolutions praise his service as staff captain and marshal and mourn his loss, noting mourning for 30 days and dispatching notices to local papers and Iowa Odd Fellow.
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Miriam Lodge
R. Ames
Iowa
S. H. Rich
North Ames
Rebekah I
Ames Lodge No. 309
Mary FE. Miller
Emma O'Brien
Gertrude Morris
Slayton Jubilee Singers to Perform at Ames Opera House
Manager Moffit of the Ames opera house has booked the celebrated Slay ton Jubilee singers for next Thursday night the 14th. It is one of the best Companies on the road. The block system of train handling went into effect on the main line Sunday night. It means a train cannot depart until the preceding train reaches the next station.
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Moffit
Ames Opera House
Slayton
Maxwell Fire Damages Livery Stable and Residence
A fire yesterday afternoon swept through a Maxwell livery stable and residence. No injuries reported, and investigators are examining the cause as neighbors assess the damage.
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Maxwell
Union Grove School District 8 October Report
Report of Union Grove school in District No. 8 for the month ending October 1 1897. Twenty days taught, twenty two pupils enrolled, total attendance 373, average 18.65. Students not absent or tardy include Maud Edna Mathews Corda Smith Katie Luie Emma Christopher Will Clint Myers Rosa Sam Lizzie Switzer Minnie Elsie Yocum. Geerrrudk Beckwith, Teacher.
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Union Grove
Maud
Edna Mathews
Corda Smith
Katie
Luie
Emma Christopher
Will
Clint Myers
Rosa
Sam
Lizzie Switzer
Minnie
Elsie Yocum
Geerrrudk Beckwith
Croup Remedy Boosts Local Druggist Sales
A letter from Mountain Glen Arkansas reports rapid relief from croup after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The product is advertised as for sale by local druggists. Separately a farmer lists pure bred barred Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale at farm prices by J. J. Kegley.
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J. J. Kegley
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Promises Full Satisfaction
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay required with a money back guarantee and notes sale by L M Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Pure Bred Poland China Boar Pigs For Sale
Pure bred Poland China boar pigs are offered for sale. Quality stock suitable for breeding and farm use. Contact for details and arrangements.
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Poland
China
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