Assembly Opens the 1909 Session
The Assembly began its 1909 session with a large attendance on opening day. Spectators noted the newly prepared grounds as a backdrop to the proceedings.
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
10
Chautauqua Opens In Ames With Crane Address
Crowds flocked to the Ames Chautauqua park as the sixth annual session opened with Rev. Johnson and Rev. Howser on the platform. Dr. Frank Crane delivered the opening talk on wealth life and character, drawing laughs with vivid stories and urging practical use of religion. Advance ticket sales exceed 2300 dollars and local hack service will handle crowds at ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W .J. Minchin
J. J. Grove
Chautauqua Association
Warner Johnson
John T. Howser
A. M. Shea
W. L. Fowe
Minchin
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Houser
Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra
Frank Crane
Dr. Crane
Ames
Chautauqua
New Church Service Combines Attendance At 10 30 A M
Heat friendly schedule shifts to 10 30 start with combined Sunday school and worship. No intermission, abbreviated breezy service designed for hot weather.
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Christian Church
Indian Folk Lore Talks at City Library
Miss Ruth Watts will give six talks on Indian folk lore for first through fourth grade children in the city library auditorium from August 21 to 27, 4 to 5 p.m. The librarian Kittie B. Freed urges mothers to note the hour and date for a regular library program.
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Children’s Story Hour
City Library
Ruth Watts
Kittie B. Freed
Ames Produce Company Expands Poultry Shipments
The Ames Produce Company reports strong growth in poultry shipments, propelling local business and regional supply. The firm aims to strengthen the economy and resist trust pressure while serving Ames and nearby areas.
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Ames Produce Company
Ames
Gladys Collins to Make Ames Chautauqua Debut
Boone girl Miss Gladys Collins aged thirteen will debut at the Ames Chautauqua on Friday August 20. She studies with soprano Miss Elsie Lincoln and has a developed voice and strong interpretive power. Geo Brunton Boone News-Republican editor calls her a phenomenon likely to become a world class singer and predicts a strong Boone turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Collins
Boone
Ames Chautauqua
Collins
Miss Collins
Elsie Lincoln
Geo. Brunton
Boone News-Republican
Ames
Daily Chautauqua Specials At Perry Store
In a community note W. A. Perry announces daily specials during Chautauqua. Each day offers top bargains of the year with new goods shown in the windows for the next day. Public shoppers are invited to watch for changes and shop early.
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W. A. Perry
How They Started the Chautauqua Movement
Wireless report recaps early Chautauqua origins with Prof Arthur MacMurray Dr Robbins and Dr Batten praising the movement as a broad educator. Rev John Vincent, Alabama born 1832, founded the school of Bible study in Galena and launched Chautauquas in the sixties to bring university methods to common people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Bureau of the Intelligencer
Ames
Iowa
Chautauqua
Arthur MacMurray
Robbins
Batten
Dr. Batten
Gool
Plato
Academy
MacMurray of
John Vincent
Alabama
Galena
Ill
Vincent
Edward Eggleston
Peter Courtright
Lake
Harvard
Yale
Jefferson
Big Church
Aurich
Switzerland
Chicago University
Thomas A. Foison
Ames to Play Games at Chau Tauqua Park Schedule
Games will be called at Chau Tauqua Park at 4 30 pm Ames will play Roland Friday Gilbert Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Park
Ames
Roland
Gilbert
Good second hand survey cheap at Loughran Machine
A local listing advertises a used survey instrument bargain at Loughran Machine. The post highlights affordable pricing and availability for buyers seeking economical equipment.
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Loughran
Jerry Sexton Replants Counci Bluffs Railroad Park
Jerry Sexton works in Counci Bluffs to replant the railroad park after severe Missouri river floods disfigured the area. The effort aims to restore green space and community use damaged by the flood.
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Jerry Sexton
Counci) Bluffs
Dudgeon Starts Fine Home on North Western Ave
Mr. Dudgeon has begun erecting a fine residence on North Western Avenue, signaling development in the neighborhood. The project reflects growing interest in local housing and construction activity.
Mrs Charles BF Caine Leaves for Marquette Michigan
Mrs. Charles BF. Caine departed today for Marquette Michigan likely for a visit or temporary stay, with no further details provided about her plans or duration.
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Charles BF. Caine
Marquette, Mich
Wollman Builds on Syenmore Street
Mr. Wollman proceeds with construction on Syenmore Street, advancing local development and property work in the neighborhood.
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Mr. Wollman
Syenmore Street
Wireless telegraph demonstration in Ames charms crowd
Crowds gather at the Chautauqua grounds as Ames tests wireless telegraphy linking the Intelligencer office and the Chautauqua station. Officials describe tuning like piano strings, recall Northrup’s naval experiments, and joke about wireless lighting for Ames 4th Ward.
Lee Buys Vintage Car From Local Company Ad
Local firm reports Lee purchased an old car from a company advertisement. The transaction highlights a private sale of a classic vehicle and signals renewed interest in vintage autos.
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Lee
Clark dies at 4 30 am funeral set for Saturday
The deceased Clark died this morning at four thirty. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock.
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Clark
The
Christian Church
Secretary Prall to Leave Ames
John C. Prall resigns as Y M C A secretary due to ill health and will seek a climate better for his strength. The Ames Y M C A board selects M H Nickham to fill the post. Bickham, a University of Pennsylvania alum and former assistant secretary for the Baltimore Y M C A, joins as a football minded, Phi Beta Kappa member who is married and arrives September 10.
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Prall
Ames
John C. Prall
M. H. Nickham
Bickham
University of Pennsylvania
Baltimore YY. M. C. A
Pennsylvania
Phi Betta Kappa Society
Pratt
County Fair premium list pushed by Nevada representative
Mr W P Payne of the Nevada Representative visited Ames Saturday to distribute the Story County Fair premium list for the events on September 26 29 30 and October 1. The list notes improvements and promises in the sport program with Story County horse races and Ames Commercial club participation on Ames Day Friday October 1.
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W. P. Payne
Nevada
Ames
Payne
Ames Commercialab
Campaign to Clean Weeds Along Campus Fences
In the College Ward residents of the 4th ward push a campaign to remove weeds along fences and interurban tracks. Officials aim to fix eroded ditches and improve roads before Chautauqua ends and the Methodist conference gathers.
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College
4Th Ward
Arkansas
State Millers' Convention To Be Held In Ames
Mr. BE R. McDonald president of the State Millers association spent Thursday with Prof Ha G Bell visiting the College campus. A social gathering at the Bells followed as leaders discussed next summer's meeting venue and Ames appeared favored for the convention.
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State Millers
Ames
BE. R. McDonald
State Millers’ Association
Ha. G. Bell
Bell
Cedar River
State Millers’ Associaion
W C Payne Diagnosed With Mild Typhoid Fever
W O Payne has been ill ten days and now diagnosed with a mild case of typhoid fever. He is not very sick and can lie in bed, read newspapers, and edit some material for the paper. He returned to the office briefly last week, then rested at home. Nevada Representative.
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W. C. Payne
W. O. Payne
Nevada
Yeomen Leader Warns Division May Doom Lodge Effort
Mr C F Wennerstrum, formerly state labor commissioner, has been in town advocating the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. He doubts a lodge in the ith ward can be formed due to factional splits that would sap the group's usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. F. Wennerstrum
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Ith
Wennerstrum
Langer
Alderman Hallibarger Returns Home After Illness
Mr. M. Hallibarger, ten days in Des Moines hospital, came home yesterday morning with his brother in law Mr. Will Saylor from the Des Moines Army Post. Treatments were beneficial and he is slowly regaining strength.
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Alderman Hallibarger
M. Hallibarger
Des Moines
Will Saylor
Hallibarger
Dog Relents to Heavy Traffic After Eight Shots
A small white fox terrier belonging to D. E. Parsons was run over by an interurban car on Tuesday evening. The dog’s leg was amputated and it was internally injured but survived. The marshal, who attempted to end the animal’s suffering, fired eight shots to end its life.
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Interurban
D. E. Parsons
Town Dismantles Sheldon Barn Amid Jubilee Plans
The Sheldon barn at nondaga and Kellogg is being torn down as Col. Sheldon prepares a new office block. Officials expect the wrecking to be accompanied by a jubilee concert or a brass band tournament.
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Sheldon
Nondaga and
Kellogg
Col. Sheldon
Miss Edna Thompson Second in Contest for Piano
The notice shows Miss Edna Thompson placing second and being awarded a piano in the competition.
Intelligencer voting contest ends with Hardcastle winner
The Intelligencer caps its voting contest Tuesday night with Miss Vina Hardcastle as the winner and Miss Edna Thompson second. A duplicate piano will be awarded to Miss Thompson, presented by friends after the final tally. Prizes other than the piano will be distributed Friday at 4 30 at the Intelligencer office.
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Vina Hardcastle
Edna Thompson
Miss Hardcastle
Miss Thompson
Intelligencer
Services Next Sunday at Congregational Church
The Congregational Church announces a preaching service next Sunday at 11:00 AM with Minister William J. Minchin. No Sunday school session in the evening. Mr Minchin invites visiting friends to attend. The sermon subject will be A Fragrant Faith.
Church Service Attracts Families In Pleasant Sunday
Church of Christ schedules services led by Minister J. T. Houser at 10 30 a m with a combined service. All children are invited to attend and share in the morning program.
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Church of Christ
J. T. Houser
Rev Clark of Cambridge to Preach at United Brethren Church
Warren Johnson announces that Rev KE F Clark of Cambridge will preach at 11 a m at the United Brethren Church. The notice highlights the service time and visiting minister for congregants.
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United Brethren Church
Warren Johnson
KE. F. Clark
Cambridge
Harrison Confare Marriage Ties Ames to Quincy Professor
Miss Bessie Confare and Prof. Bruce Harrison of Quincy IL wed at the Confare home on north Duff avenue with Rev A M Shea officiating. The couple, after a brief visit in Chicago, plan a stay before returning to their duties.
Couple wed in Ames with Brookings principal officiating
At Bh Jones residence in the eighth ward on August 10, Mr. R K Patty and Miss Gertrude Pearl Jones were married by Rev W T Smith. Miss Jones is a ICc graduate and Mr Patty taught in Ames high school last year. He now serves as Brookings public schools principal. A large number of valuable wedding presents and many invited guests attended from Ames and out of town listed individuals from Clinton Maquoketa Toledo Redfield Adel and other towns.
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Bh. Jones
Ith Ward
R. K. Patty
Gertrude Pearl Jones
Ww. T. Smith
Jones
I. Cc
Patty
Ames
Brookings
Card of Thanks from the Van Patter family
Card of Thanks from Orlando Van Patter and family expressing heartfelt gratitude to those who aided in their bereavement for their wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando van Patter
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