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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
1
Large attendance marks the opening day as the Assembly convenes for the 1909 session, featuring the unveiling of new grounds and facilities that impressed attendees and officials.
Crowds flocked to Chautauqua Park as AmesChautauqua 1909 opened with Rev W J Minchin and Dr Frank Crane on stage. Cleveland Ladies Orchestra performed. Crane spoke on wealth life and character. Large advance ticket sales over 2300, hack service kept at 10 cents amid strong attendance.
The Sangerfest at Roland drew nearly 200 voices from Story City Stanhope Rosendale Gilbert Ellsworth Slater Huxley Cambridge and Roland under Arne A Nordskog with Miss Yette Nordskog at the piano. A reception and program followed a Saturday rehearsal and business meeting elected officers Rev Sheveland Pres Rev Knudson Vice Pres O F Boyd Sec F E Fordice Treas and renamed the Central Iowa Choral Union to Fortress Choral Union. The cantata Prayer and Praise closed the day before a large audience. Next year’s site will be decided after invitations are extended.
The church held a heat friendly combined service at 10 30 a m replacing 9 45 with Sunday school and worship in one uninterrupted format. Attendance was strong as parishioners joined the breezy, abbreviated service suited to hot weather.
Miss Ruth Watts leads a six part series for first through fourth graders at the City Library auditorium from August 21 to 27 each day 4 to 5 p m The program aims to become a regular library feature and hopes for strong attendance from the month era and children to remember the hour and date Kittie B Freed Librarian
The Ames Produce Company grows its bustling poultry business and sees daily shipment increases. The local institution supports the Ames area and helps it counter trust pressures.
Miss Gladys Collins of Boone set for her initial Ames Chautauqua appearance on Friday August 20 promising a great treat for attendees. Despite being thirteen she shows a developed voice and strong interpretive power. She studies with sopranos Elsie Lincoln and Mr Gee Brunton Boone News-Republican editor predicts she will soon rank among world's greatest singers.
A Perry store announces daily special sales during Chautauqua to help strangers get acquainted. Each day features different top bargains for that day only, with the next day’s goods shown in the windows. Watch them.
A fragment quotes discussion about trying wireless service at the Chau resort, with admonitions that everyone should go and questions about having a wireless yet. The text shows casual traveler chatter rather than a formal report.
Lecturers discuss the origins and aims of the Chautauqua movement. Rev. John H Vincent founded the schools in the 1860s to bring university methods to common people. The movement grew from a Methodist camp meeting concept and influenced education nationwide.
Ames to play Roland Friday and Gillert Saturday at Chau Tauqua Park with 4 30 pm kickoff.
Local equipment dealer Loughran Machine Co advertises affordable used survey instruments. The listing touts low prices and availability for buyers seeking economical, pre owned surveying gear.
Jerry Sexton returns to Counce Bluffs to repair and replant the railroad park devastated by the Missouri River floods, restoring its grounds and greenery after the disaster.
Mr. Dudgeon has started erecting a fine home on North Western Avenue, signaling a new residential project in the neighborhood. The article notes foundation work begun this week and anticipated completion timelines.
The Ames Chautauqua grounds showcase wireless telegraphy and telephony as spectators learn how air transmitters replace wires. Edison era figures like N M Northrup and the Tennessee Georgia tests are recalled while locals wonder about wireless lighting for Ames Fourth Ward.
Mrs. Charles B F Caine departed for Marquette Michigan accompanying her husband in a short social note from local society. The journey is listed among upcoming travels and visiting plans for the region.
Mr. Wollman initiates construction along Syea More Street, advancing a local development project. The move signals ongoing urban improvement and potential changes to traffic and nearby properties.
G Lee has purchased a Ford car. The purchase reflects a local buyer adding a new vehicle to their portfolio.
Rd Clark died this morning at half past. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church Saturday morning at ten o'clock.
Mr John C Prall resigns as secretary of the Y M C A due to ill health and plans to seek a more suitable climate. The board selects Mr M Hi Bickham of the University of Pennsylvania and former Baltimore Y M C A assistant secretary to succeed him. Bickham, a Penn football center, Phi Beta Kappa member, married, will arrive September 10.
Mr W P Payne of the Nevada Representative was in Ames Saturday distributing the premium list for the Story County Fair to be held Sept 26 29 30 and Oct 1 The list is an improvement over prior years and promises strong sport program attractions including races by Story county horses Several are on the grounds with great possibilities Ames Commercial club will participate on Ames day Friday Oct 1
In the 4th ward citizens push a weed cleanup along fences and interurban tracks. The southwest campus weeds violate the weed law and ditches remain unfilled with many bumps. Officials plan corrections before Chautauqua ends and the Methodist conference begins.
Mr BE R McDonald president of the State Millers association met with Prof G Bell on the College campus and at the Bells home in Ames. The executive committee favored Ames and McDonald indicated Cedar River mills will help attract the gathering.
W. C. Payne, long afflicted with typhoid symptoms, is diagnosed with a mild case of typhoid fever. He is not very ill and can rest at home, read newspapers, and contribute lightly to the paper from the Sammock while recuperating. Nevada Representative.
Mr F. Wennerstrum of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen, in town to support Ames Yeomen, warns against establishing a ward lodge. He says factional divides would waste the group’s usefulness. Wennerstrum, formerly state labor commissioner, fears the effort will be abandoned.
Mr. M. Hallibarger, after ten days in Des Moines hospital, came home yesterday morning with his brother in law Will Saylor of the Des Moines Army Post. Treatments were beneficial and he is slowly regaining strength.
A littl e white fox terrier belonging to D B Parsons was run over by an interurban car on Tuesday evening. The fog's leg was amputated and he was internally injured but survived the initial pass. The marshal attempted to end his life, firing eight shots before the dog died.
Col Sheldon plans a new office block at the corner of Onondaga and Kellogg as the Sheldon barn is demolished. A jubilee concert or brass band event may accompany the wrecking work.
Miss Edna Thompson is named second and will receive a piano in the contest. The event closes soon with the prize awarded to the listed participant.
The Intelligencer contest ended Tuesday with Miss Vina Hardcastle winning and Miss Midna Thompson finishing second. A duplicate piano will be awarded to Thompson, and other prizes will be handed out Friday at 4 20 pm from the Intelligencer office. Judges counted votes were Hon G Lee Hon Parl ey Sheldon Capt Henry Wilson Floyd Campbell and Carl Little.
Minister William J. Minchin will lead a preaching service next Sunday at 11:00 AM. There will be no Sunday school session or evening service. Mr Minchin invites friends to attend. The sermon title is A Fragrant Faith.
J T Houser minister leads a morning service at 10 30 with a combined worship and Sunday school well attended. All are invited and asked to bring children to church.
United Brethren Church announces Rev E F Clark of Cambridge will preach at 11 a m. Warren Johnson, Minister. The service invites parishioners and the local community to attend as part of Sunday worship.
Miss Bessie Confare and Prof Bruce Harrison of Quincy Illinois wed at the Confare home on North Duff Avenue in Ames. The ceremony was conducted by Rev A M Shea with intimate relatives present. The bride, recently teaching in Ottawa Kansas, will accompany her husband on a visit to their new home.
At the residence of B. Jones in the 4th ward on August 10 Mr R Patty and Miss Gertrude Pearl Jones were married by Rev W W Smith The bride is a 4th grade graduate and the groom taught in Ames high school last year He now serves as principal of Brookings public schools A large number of wedding presents and many out of town guests attended from Clinton Maquoketa Toledo Redfield Adel and other towns.
We extend heartfelt thanks to those who aided us during the bereavement of our wife and mother Orlando Van Patter j and Family.
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