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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
8
The Civic Improvement Society and city officials began a citywide cleanup on Arbor Day in Ames. Despite continuous rain, wagons circulated to gather debris while plans continue through commencement week.
The Pi society and Pi Phi pledges hosted activities at the Maples and Lincoln Armory in Boone with about fifty couples attending the Pi Phi annual. Omega Delta and K K Club events filled Adams Hall and Douglas Ave as Ames youth raised funds for the public library. Henry Lathrop donated 23 books to the Ames City Library as junior and senior social rounds continued with receptions and home talent performances.
John Meiers born in Prussia in 1832 died at his Ames home on Monday April 27 1908 after a long illness from Brights disease. He served in the Civil War and farmed near Ames since 1886. seven children survive. Funeral held at St. Cecelia's Church.
Lyon & Healy has issued the largest piano list, featuring Steinways Webers Lyon & Healy pianos and other brands. The catalog gives instrument details so buyers can judge bargains as hundreds of items move to close out within 30 days with materially reduced prices.
The Ames Intelligencer, a twelve page edition, features extensive Easter advertising from local merchants. Roland Record notes the merchants are energetic advertisers and the paper can accommodate the volume.
Ward Jones charters two interurban cars for May 7 to transport Ames college people to Des Moines to see Maude Adams at the Auditorium. Party returns to Ames after the performance.
Death reported in Marshalltown Texas as Charles Smith Giddings aged 77. He lived in Ames twenty years, ran a grain store and later the business now Loughran Machine Co. He toured as a Spaulding Manufacturing collector and was active in politics and law. Survived by Naomi Shelby his wife and children Sanford Herbert Edward Alma. Burial in Marshalltown after service.
Anna Eliza Davis was born in Rome New York January 12 1831 and died in Ames Iowa April 26 1908. She married KH Graham in July 1857 and leaves five children including Mrs. Freeman Smith Manchester Iowa and F M Tunis Ames Iowa. She long resided in Manchester Iowa.
The Hall of Laura Chapter No. 115 C BE pledges sympathy on the death of Brother Robert C. Allen a faithful member and the community its loss. A copy of these resolutions will be sent to the family and published in the city newspaper as a memorial note.
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