Ladies Host Afternoon Reception at 726 Iowa Street
Mesdames Fred Willey and Fannie Wright welcomed a large group Friday afternoon at the farmers home 726 Iowa St. Grace Brewster of Colorado assisted, with Aplin and Miss Tiin Lincoln as parlor hostesses. Mrs. Selby served the frappe bowl as out of town guests Mrs. E. Dougherty and Mrs. P. L. Haus of Boone joined the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Willey
Fannie Wright
Farmers Home
Iowa St
Grace Brewster
Colorado
Willey
Aplin
Tiincoln
Mary Selby
E. Dougherty
P. L. Haus
Boone
Letter Praises Embalming Of Filipino Student Body
A 1906 letter from Lipa in Batangas Province confirms the body of Ciriaco Morada, embalmed by Jay Adams & Co., arrived in perfect condition with no odor or decay. The writer Gregorio Katigbac expresses high regard for the embalming method and notes slight stiffness upon opening the coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Adams & Co
Jay Adams & Co. Furniture and Undertaking
Ames
Iowa
Ciriaco Morada
Jane
Gregorio Katigbac
Obituary: Omri E Goodnow of Ames and Vermont lineage
Omri E Goodnow born October 8 1886 in Rochester Vermont died July 29 190 in Letcher South Dakota. He was a farmer son and musician who led a Vermont mountain band and lived much of his life in Ames Iowa and surrounding areas. Married Susan E Tilden July 3 1860 in Rochester they had two sons George and Harry. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Ames conducted by Rev H D Herr with interment in Ames cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omri E. Goodnow
Rochester
Vermont
Letcher
South
Dakota
Green Mountains
Rochester Village
Goodnow
Congregational Church
Ames
H. D. Herr
Make Hay While the Sun Shines
A thrift lesson from farmers warns that sunshine lasts briefly and households must prepare for sudden illness. The notice promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential, with immediate treatment urged and delay risking death. Sold by Loughran and Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Clover Club Stunt Guests At Miss Coffin Home
Tuesday evening the Clover Club entertained their gentlemen friends at the home of Miss Martha Coffin for Miss Mary Dicks of Des Moines and Miss Armstrong of Grundy Center. Rain indoors shifted plans to a lawn romp then card games with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Club
Martha Coffin
Mary Dicks
Des Moines
Armstrong
Grundy Center
Obituary: Ames Woman Sarah Christofferson Dies 1905
Sarah Christofferson born January 28 1888 Ames Iowa died July 26 1905 at her parents home southwest of Ames She married Jas F McCollough October 9 1904 The couple had two sons Howard Franklin and Edwin Kerry Her death followed her husband’s illness and journey for health She joined the Methodist Episcopal church at Ames last summer Funeral service July 28 1905 at the Ames Methodist Church conducted by Rev Andrew M Shea with burial in Ames cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Christofferson
Ames
Iowa
Peter Christofferson
Jas. F. McCollough
Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew M. Shea
Memorial for Mrs. Lucian Q. Hoggatt of Ames Iowa
Mrs. Lucian Q. Hoggett Hoggatt born Lexington Kentucky April 19 1821 died at the home of E L Moffitts Ames Iowa Monday July 30 1905 She was the widow of Lucian Q Hoggatt and mother of eleven children six living She joined the Methodist church as a girl and lived a Christian life Survived by seven descendants and one grandchild services held August 2 1905 at the E L Moffits home with Rev H W Herr and Andrew M Shea text from 1 Corinthians 15 6. The body laid to rest in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail Brown Hoggatt
Lexington
Kentucky
E. L. Moffitts
Ames
Iowa
John Rebecca Brown
Emily Silter
Bedford
Indiana
Alice Dupus
Arlington Hotel
Southern
Old Home
Lucian Q. Hoggatt
Mr. Hoggatt
Hoggatt Street
Geo. Haltz
Clifford L. Star
Sparksville
Ind
Methodist Church
Clorinda Grayson
Denver
Colo
Iris McAffer
John B. Hoggatt
Rebecca
Loud
Sallie, Moffitt
Volney T. Hoggatt
San Francisco
Cal
Andrew M. Shea
Bereaved Relatives Thank Neighbors For Support
The relatives express gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness during the recent bereavement. They appreciate the thoughtful help and comforting words received in this difficult time.
Valley Junction Gas Franchise Put to Public Vote
Ames council weighs extending mains to Valley Junction with Cap ital City Gas Light for a franchise capped at 1.50 per thousand cubic feet for gas and lighting. Election set for August 28 with unanimous support to submit to voters and possible rapid construction if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Junction
Capital City Gas Light Company
Iowa
Ames
Local Notes From Ontario Area Short Items
Farmers finish cutting oats as E E Sowers ships hogs. L Jones and wife Sunday in Boone. Mrs I B Johnson of Atlanta visiting. Maude Latham of Boone visiting grandfather. Residents picnic at the Ledges. Charley Price sold corn and delivered at Ont. Iden delivered corn here. F G Hall and family Sunday at Napier. Badd Zenor returns from Dakota trip. Mr Goodno former resident breaks neck in Dakota. Albert Becket family of Boone Sunday with Ross. Merrit Jones family visit. Cameron family moving to Trinidad Colorado. Joe Stanley and Charles Tripp plan Colorado trip to view land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Sowers
L. Jones
Boone
Napier
Badd Zenor
Dakota
Mr Goodno
Albert Becket
Robert Ross
Merrit Jones
William Cameron
Trinidad
Colorado
Joe Stanley
Charles Tripp
Governor Cummins to Speak at Ames Chautauqua
Gov. A B Cummins will deliver an address at the Ames Chautauqua on August 12 at 2 20 p m. The program adds an extra number with all seats at the regular price. The Ladies Quartette moves to 10 30 a m to fit the added event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Chautauqua
A. B. Cummins
Chautauqua
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Notice of Studio Expansion and Temporary Suspension
Announcement that due to increased patronage the studio will suspend operations temporarily while enlarging, with a reopening expected and promising one of the most complete studios in Iowa. Signed Artist Photographer.
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Lipa
Batangas Province
Ayers Aid
Ayer
epRoca
Allen
Elizabeth
N. J
Ayer CO
Clover
Sarah McCollough
Lucian Q. Hoggett
Ontario
Cummins
C. R. Quade
Novelty Store
C.w. Hunter
MFGR
Huskers Liniment
Carara
Citizens Lumber Co
Jalisco
Mexico
L. M Bosworth
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