Baptist, G. H. Starrling, pastor, 125 members; Congregational, E. C. Moulton, pastor, 150 members; United Brethren, church three and one-half miles south of Ames.
Masonic— Arcadia Lodge, No. 249, A. F. & A. Masons; M. C. Jones, W. M.; Cal. Giddings, secretary; eighty members.
United Workmen—Ames Lodge of A. O. U. W., No. 166; C. M. Soper, recorder; J. S. Brooks, N. W.; twenty-five members.
G. A. R.—Ellsworth Post No. 30; J. E. Duncan, Adj.; T. J. Miller, commander; H. Wilson, Jr., Q. M., ninety-two members.
Professional Cards—M. J. Smith, attorney at law; George A. Underwood, attorney at law; Stevens & Hays, attorneys at law; Dan McCarthy, attorney at law; Smith & Turner, attorneys at law.
Physicians—R. M. Templeton; Geo. A. Meredith; C. A. Beverly; D. S. Fairchilds; E. B. Plumb; E. B. Cramblit, veterinary surgeon; Chas. E. Hunt, Dentist.
Real Estate Agents—T. C. McCall, of Nevada; H. L. Carrell, of Nevada.
Drayman—John GLIDDEN.
Insurance Agents—C. M. Soper.
Barber—J. F. Kintzley.
Real Estate Agent—M. Hemstreet.
Union National Bank—W. M. Greeley, president; G. G. Tilden, vice president; E. R. Chamberlin, cashier.
Ames Flouring Mill—Haverly, Lanning & Co.
Fancy Groceries—Maxwell & Son; J. L. Bartlett.
Hardware Dealers—Bingham & Co.
Harness, Etc.—George McGinnis.
Farm Implements, Etc.—E. & E. J. Loughran.
Drugs, Books, Etc.—H. Westerman; Pickett & Co.
Livery and Feed Stable—G. H. Maxwell & Co.
Hotel—West House, Wm. West, proprietor.
Printing Office—Ames Intelligencer, J. E. Duncan, editor.
Civic Societies—I. O. G. T., seventy-eight members; W. C. T. U., thirty-three members; Sons of Veterans, fifty members; Band of Hope, 300 members; W. R. C.
CAMBRIDGE DIRECTORY—1886-7.
City Officers—O. M. Johnson, mayor; Charles D. Parks, recorder.
Postmaster—James B. Green.
Station Agent—A. F. Mills.
Churches—M. E. Church, Rev. W. H. H. Smith, pastor, about fifty-eight members; Norwegian church.
Odd Fellows—Story Lodge No. 486, I. O. O. F., J. S. Kies, N. G.; A. W. Southwick, secretary.
G. A. R.—Ersland Post No. 234, G. A. R., P. H. Ream, commander; John Jory, Adj.