Local notes from Ames and surrounding towns
Des Sowers ill with typhoid fever. Several Ames visitors and travelers, including J Jacobs in Des Moines and B Sherman in Ames. Mrs Beardshear visiting the Capital City. Frank Danforth, Frank Meredith and J W Willman attend to business in Des Moines Estherville and Waterloo. Easter services at the Methodist church feature strong music and generous Mission offerings. Vestry and convention news from Saint Johns Parish. Dr Jennie Christ plans a June trip east with Dr Evelyn Pee. Baptisms and church meetings ongoing with Prof Webb and wife remaining for the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Penfield
Nevada
Ames
Dr. Beardshear
J. W. Willman
Waterloo
Frank Danforth
Des Moines
Frank Meredith
Estherville
B. Sherman
Jennie Christ
New York City
Evelyn Pee
Boone
Methodist Church
Church of Christ
Webb
Samuel Rich Dies At His Ames Home March 29 1902
Samuel Rich aged 68 died at his Ames residence on Saturday March 29 1902 after long residence in Story and Warren counties. He married twice and left a widow daughter Sue Anderson six miles north of Ames, and a sister Lydia Peckrell of Henderson Colorado. The funeral was held March 31 at the Church of Christ conducted by Rev F D Ferrell with a church deacon honored by roses and hyacinths. Interment in Ames cemetery. The piece also notes political commentary and a marriage of Edith Hoffine to Walter Benton at 8 pm at the bride’s mother's home with a reception following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rich
Jacob
Margaret O. Rich
Ames
Warren County
Ohio
Elizabeth Cochran
Grant Co. Indiana
Anderson
Rich
Margaret Eagleburger
Story County
Iowa
Lydia M. Peckrell
Henderson
Colorado
Sue Anderson
Christian Church
Allen Hickey
Church of Christ
F. D. Ferrall
Webb
Ames Cemetery
Sarah Hoffine
North Fifth St
Edith Hoffine
Walter Benton
O. P. Boardman
Cna
Olive Hoffine
Burton
Grinnell
Benton
Handkerchief and Apron Bazaar for Methodist Hospital
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the M E church will host a bazaar at Dr. CO E Hunt’s home on Saturday afternoon and evening April 5. Handkerchiefs and aprons will be sold, a choice library and musical program offered, ice cream and cake served. Support this worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Women’s Home Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
CO. E. Hunt
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Methodist service to feature Rev L B Wickersham
Indianola pastor Rev L B Wickersham will preach Sunday morning and evening at the Methodist church. The night platform meeting includes speakers Rev Wickersham and Hon B F Clayton. No public collection. event promotes Simpson College church school in Boone district. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Wickersham
Indianola
Methodist Church
Mr. Wickersham
B. F. Clayton
Boone
Simpson College
Dr. Wickersham
Iowa
Iowa Described as Grand State with True Hearts
Exuberant praise of Iowa cites its size integrity and hardy spirit. Carrie Nation joke and Apple core champagne quip appear alongside notes on Hugh Compton hired to lead the Nevada Concert band and prior Lincoln Nebraska work. Secretary Wilson discusses German discrimination against American foods, mild warning to Berlin. Ames tailor Ed Wright advertises suits and pants, while Des Moines Daily News quotes Rep. Greeley on educational bills and tax support for state colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Compton
Ames
Nevada
Compton
Lincoln Nebraska
Ringling
Journal
Wilson
Germany
United States
Des Moines Daily News
Greeley
Educational Board of Control
Agricultural College, University and Normal School
Wanted man to join walk route in Ames
Classified notice seeks a man with a team to take a walk route in Ames Iowa. Also advertising two second hand organs in first class shape for sale cheap if purchased soon. Address G R Ross Ames Iowa and piano tuner Emmett D Compton 51 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Ross
Ames
Iowa
Emmett D. Compton
Monare livery barn wall collapse injures three workers
A section of the west wall at the Monarch livery barn site on West Fourth and Grand in Des Moines fell at 12:30 PM Wednesday. Pat McGowan suffered a skull fracture, William Berry and Ben Boling sustained severe injuries, while others escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monare
West Fourth and
Grand Avenue
Des Moines
Pat McGowan
Second Street
William Berry
West Fifth and
Berry
Ben Boling
East Des Moines
Pete Shugart
Monarch
A. K. Banks and Partner
Catcaco Recorp-HekALD Readers Enjoy Serial Fiction
The Chicago daily Catcaco Recorp-ALD features a high grade serial story in every issue. Each edition includes a short illustrated human interest piece in the editorial section for daily pleasant entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catcaco Recorp- Hekald
Chicago
Catcaco Recorp
Valuable Medicine For Coughs And Colds In Children
A Colombo watchmaker endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. He states it cured his chest cold quickly, hoarseness often improved within a bottle, and he has persuaded many others to try it. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chas M. Cramer
Colombo
Ceylon
Sallie Harris
Salem
N. J
Mary Hallar
Mt. Crawford
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Jacobs
Des Sowers
Esther Livingston
E. Entwhistler
J. Paul Jones
Cedar Rapids
J. O. H. Swartz
Marinette
Wis
Nellie Scott
Oak Ridge
Washington Township
A. Coffin
Martha
Ankeny
Harvey
J.R. Hanna
Great Falls
Montana
Carrie Hanna
Edna and
Earl Wiggins
Saint John’s
P. J. Raynor
L. H. Pammel
Mr. Johnson
G. W. Bissell
Davenport
R. Quade
J. O. Macauley
Chicago Record-Herald
Rob Armstrong
Macauley
Record-Herald
Register
Capital
Polk County
Carrie Nation
Ames Callen
F. Wright
White
Wright
Tae
Characteris Kantic
Easter
Riton
Asa Vandermast
Wantei
G. H. Maxwe Ll
College
Mary Ross
Loughran & Bauer's
L. M. Bosworth
Loughren & Bauer's
D. A. Nash
DeWitt
M. B. Smith
Butternut, Mich
Loughran & Bauer
Minnesota
South Dakota
Cupps Millinery
Dayton & Wicatns
Loughran & Bauer’s
P. P. Brown
Dayton & Wiggins
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