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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
3
Vandermast announces exclusive Ames sale of F Seigel & Bros skirts. Garments use proper fabric and up to date style at low prices. Prices quoted include Golf Skirts in Gray Brown Blue and Black.
Ready made baby clothing line highlighting hoods toques skirts sacques booties mitts muslin gowns dresses slips flannel vests and other knit and muslin wear. Large stock in all sizes aimed at busy workers seeking convenient baby apparel purchases.
A retailer touts a refined Ladies and Misses underwear line with the aim of high quality at low prices. The ad asserts prices are as low as comparable stores while upholding top standards.
W D Needham sues Levi C Hillman and unknown claimants seeking to quiet title to the west half of the northwest fractional quarter of section 5 township 84 north range 24 west of the 5th P M Story County Iowa. He alleges he and grantors have held since 1856 with taxes paid and improvements made, while Hillman holds a cloud from a 1857 deed. Case to be defended by Oct 14 1901 in Nevada Iowa. default possible.
William Warren files a quiet title suit in Story County Iowa against William R Cummings Augustus Newton Geo A Childs and unknown claimants of the southwest quarter section 32 township 85 north range 24 west seeking establishment of his fee simple title and payment of taxes and improvements with a/ proceeding to quiet title unless defendants appear by noon October 2 1901 in Nevada Iowa Court House and a default decree is expected.
Notice to all interested in Emma C. Sherman estate that Walter L. Morris was appointed executor by the Story County District Court on January 22, 1901. Creditors must pay or present legally authenticated claims for allowance in court.
Notice to creditors and claimants that on December 1 1901 Charles Whitaker was appointed executor of the estate of J W Freeland deceased by Story County District Court Nevada Iowa. Creditors to pay and claimants to present claims authenticated to the court for allowance. Dated Nevada September 18 1901.
The district court of Story county Iowa appointed W M Greeley as administrator of the Hezekiah Gilbert estate. Creditors must pay debts and claimants present legally authenticated claims to the court for allowance. Dated Ames September 25 1901.
Resolutions from Ellsworth Post No 30 G A R Ames Iowa deplore the untimely death of President McKinley honoring a wise ruler gallant soldier pure citizen and loving husband with committee members Pitsor Lyman and Wilson noted.
Henrietta Texas lawyer E. B. Munday recalls persuading his malarial and jaundiced brother to use Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with curing him and claims it purifies the blood aids digestion and regulates organs. Available for 50c at L. M. Bosworth's drug store.
Chester White pigs for sale of both sexes advertised by A. J. Graves and Son.
Iowa Agricultural College Bulletin No 59 presents a bacteriological study of college creamery milk and of several creameries with impurity troubles. It notes the role of centrifugal separators in milk purification and offers practical guidance for milk producers and creamerymen. Free copies are available from the Iowa Experiment Station.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm claims to allay pain from cuts burns bruises and injuries and to heal quickly with no scar unless severe. It also purports to cure rheumatism sprains swellings and lameness and is sold by Loughran and Bauer. The ad seeks trustworthy reps in each state with monthly pay and expenses. It lists MGA harvest breakfast food and varnishes at local stores.
A roundup of campus visits lectures and activities at Iowa State College. Notable items include Grinnell coach Harris and various professors visiting Des Moines Chicago Springfield and Ames. The program features speakers on agriculture engineering and library studies plus plans for the horticultural laboratory and a Strand magazine feature.
Henry Kingsbury, born in Canada April 13 1837, died September 22 1901 near Ames at age 64. He moved to Illinois at age nine, joined the Wesleyan Methodist church at thirteen, married Dorcas Banks May 8 1860, and moved to Iowa in 1867. He and his wife had four children and joined the Ames Baptist Church in 1874. Funeral held September 24 1901 at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. S H Mitchell and Rev Fegtly.
Charles Nelson Elmer aged 77 dies after long illness and funeral services are held in Ames with burial in Grundy Center. The report notes visiting relatives Peter Johnson and Mrs. Phillips, and local school and church changes. Dale Gilbert, son of J. M. Gilbert, dies in Barnesville North Dakota railroad yard incident with funeral at Kellogg Street home.
Memorial services for President McKinley moved from the big tent to the college chapel due to weather. Dr Beardshear led brief remarks as G A R members attended, with choir led by Prof Resler singing Nearer My God to Thee and Lead Kindly Light. Readings and addresses by Lee Baxter Cessna and others followed, ending with a flag-raising and The Star Spangled Banner concluding the event.
An advertisement promises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin keeps face clean pores clear breath sweet and head level. It claims to cure constipation sick headache and indigestion and serves as a perfect laxative sold by L M Bosworth.
For sale listings advertise Thoroughbred Chester White boars and a few Scotch Collie puppies. Seller G. C. Copestake located at 18 1f, Ames, Iowa, R. R. No. 1.
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown by word and deed after the death of our son and brother. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gilbert and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gilbert.
Memorial service for the late president and brother Wm McKinley to be held in Castlehall K of P Ames at 2 30 next Sunday September 29. Grand Chancellor Frank Porterfield orders all brethren to attend and express appreciation of the loss to the order.
A railroad laborer from Williford Arkansas injured his foot but was cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The advertisement touts it as a world champion healer for boils piles skin eruptions and other ailments. Sold by L M Bosworth for 25 cents.
Taxpayers must pay by October 1 to avoid penalties. A list of payment locations is available at Story County Bank for settling balances.
Neighbors gathered Monday evening for a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. A M Ball celebrating their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. The couple woke to the throng and were treated to a bounteous supper and a commemorative fruit dish with cups and saucers presented by Mr C Hedge.
Notice to laundry patrons insists on cash payments and offers a 10 percent discount for five dollar coupon books. Grant township republican caucus set for September 28 1901 at 3 o'clock p m with Go Hamstock as committeeman. W C T U to meet at president Mrs W D Elwell residence on Francis Willard birthday September 27. S Ellier of Elk City Kansas endorses Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin for dyspepsia and constipation with rapid improvement.
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