Loss at Gilbert Station Elevators After Fire
The B A Lockwood and Western Grain elevators at Gilbert Station burned Monday afternoon causing a heavy loss. Spontaneous combustion from corn dust is suspected. Firefighters from Ames aided as Northwestern Railway crews and locals battled the blaze. Some grain was spared and insurance coverage noted. reconstruction is expected to take time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Lockwood
Western Grain Company
Gilbert Station
Lockwood
L. Oliver
Ames
Northwestern
Gilbert
Story City
Governor Cummins to Speak at Ames Chautauqua
Gov Cummins will address the Ames Chautauqua on Saturday at 2 30 PM. Citizens urged to attend and hear the governor. Frank Harry and Fred Rice returned from a overland trip to Minnesota the Dakotas and Nebraska noting bad Nebraska roads delayed travel and their team wagon and outfit were shipped back to Ames by rail.
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Cummins
Ames Chautauqua
Frank
Harry
Fred Rice
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Ames
Passing of James Hutchison
James Hutchison born in Johnstone Scotland September 30 1829 died at his Ames home August 7 1905. He mined coal in Pennsylvania California and Iowa before settling in Ames in 1888. He married Jean Love December 25 1855. eight children survived him. Funeral at Congregational church conducted by Rev Herr with Masonic rites. His death ends a long, upright life in the Scotch Christian tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hutchison
Johnston
Scotland
Ames
Nova Scotia
Pennsylvania
California
Union Coal Mines
Zenorsville
Boone County
Iowa
Squaw Creek
Congregational Church
Jean Love
Robert
Alexander
Lillie
David
William
John Stuart
James
Mr. Hutchison
Herr
Masonic Fraternity
Jimmy Hutchison
Akin Husking Peg in Market Soon by Smith and Davis
The Akin Husking Peg, invented by John H. Akin, will be manufactured and sold by Smith and Davis. Cincinnati plant can produce 5000 pegs daily and Ames will host the operation with electric power and a strap cutter. Orders pour in. pegs retail for 25 cents and aim to reduce husk removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akin
Smith & Davis
Corp
John H. Akin
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ames
United States
J. E. Davis
Cincinnatii
John Akin
Taswell County
Soap Purchase Quirk Sparks Irish Exchange
Mars McGinty asks to buy soap. The clerk asks if for toilet purposes. Mrs McGinty responds she wants it to wash her face and hands. The exchange captures a humorous domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Wash brands touted for face and hand cleansing
A brief mention lists several brands suitable for washing the face and hands, highlighting common consumer options for daily cleansing without endorsing any single product.
Coal Bid Sought by Ames School Board in 1905
Sealed bids for 450 tons of Lump Soft Coal fit for furnaces in school houses are invited by the Ames Iowa School Board. Bids due by 7 PM August 1 1905. A bond for faithful execution of contract required. The board may reject any or all bids. Submit bids marked For Coal to Secretary Scott Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Scott
Notice to Contractors for Ames Water Works Bids
City of Ames Iowa invites sealed bids by eight o clock p m September 4 1906 for water works expansion including four miles of mains a 60000 gallon steel tank on an 80 foot tower a concrete reservoir a 10 inch cased well a deep pumping plant and a 1000 gallon per minute fire pump Ballots require separate bids with 10 percent certified check payable to the city Bids addressed to City Clerk A B Maxwell and marked Bids for the Construction of Water Works may be rejected or accepted in whole or part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Yen Tae
A. Marston
Leer
Pesgares
A. B. Maxwell
Mast
Quade To Erect Modern Photo Gallery Annex In Ames
O R Quade plans a 20 by 40 foot addition to his photograph gallery with a basement. Built of Miracle cement blocks, it will feature a reception room, a skylight, steam heating, electric lighting, night sittings, a bathroom and a dark room. The project aims to place Ames at the forefront with an up to date institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R Quade
Quade
Ames
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Ill
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Quincy
D. L. Hutchison
Denver
Col
Brace Hutchison
Dawson
William Hutchison
Alexander Hutchison
James A. Hutchison
San Dnegs
Cal
James H. Gilchrist
Henry
Edward Hutchison
Ontario
Frank Hutchison
Kelley
Ott Engstrom
Boone
Bert Rainbolt
Lillie Gilchrist
Stuart Hutchison
Harrison
Ark
R.h.mccarthy Stock
McCarthy
Laweseinace
G. E. BURTON @ COMPANY
Clothiers
Ames, Iowa
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Colgate’s
Pear’s
Outiurn
Packers Tar
Jap Rose
Spim
Hood's
Woodbury’s
Wool
Castile
MFGR
Huskers Liniment
J. J. Scott
Ga, Moh
Ieembeeut
Carara
Citizens Lumber Co
J.P. Watson
Campbell & Byers
Knudson’s
Campbell @ Byers
East End
An. Sel
L. M Bosworth
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