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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
8
Ames Public Schools announce early enrollment for new pupils and high school registration from August 28 to September 2. The district urges parents to report returnees and assigns teachers to buildings with a focus on high standards, cooperation, and preparations for a full return to classes September 5.
Guy Griffith, ill at Methodist hospital in Des Moines for three weeks, underwent surgery Monday. Doctors did not remove the appendix due to existing conditions. a drainage tube was placed to drain pus and he is reported as doing as well as can be expected.
The Redfield Journal-Observer features a page advertisement comparing the paper before and after George A. Clark's leadership. It argues the current management has improved the publication and points to Clark's success in Redfield Aberdeen news. Clark is a son of M. J. Clark of Ames and Grinnell graduate fostering strong South Dakota paper quality.
Mr. Vere Keigley who drives the city delivery for College Park and the south side is taking a vacation this week. His place is being supplied by Mr. Harry Davis.
The infant son of Mr John Walters living west of town recovers from infantile paralysis under the care of Pr W L Hoffman. Miss York, also west of town, has been under doctor care the past week.
Miss Anna Sennah Theresa Dale Bertha Johnson Amelia and Margaret Jacobson formed a camping party at the Ames Chautauqua. Mrs A H Dale of Des Moines chaperoned the girls until Saturday, then Mrs Neil Johnson took her place. They christened their tent Dew-Drop Inn a fitting name as dew drops are up early and late.
A spirited team led by Oscar Dale’s ran into the B F Hutchison house on a rural road. The wagon tongue pierced the wall and cellar but Mrs Hutchison escaped unharmed as neighbors watched. Chaplain Rev P W Bishop travels to Bloomington Illinois for the 94th Illinois Civil War regiment reunion and roll call.
Town council approves digging a deep water well near the bank area to reach an ample supply, with possible arching and a pump. If water is found, a water trough for horses will be built. otherwise a deeper well will be drilled. Cement sidewalks are also mandated for property owners south of the Lockwood elevator. Local brakeman Frank Finchman visited his parents last week.
Local notes report health, visits, and travel among Gilbert residents. Activities include residents visiting Ames and Nevada, chores such as cement walks, farm moves to O Brien county, council vacancy filled, and Chautauqua attendance. Several trips to Boone, Mansfield, and Kansas City noted, with family illness and recovery updates.
Ready-to-wear dresses win favor with shoppers seeking perfect fits without dressmaker delays. Styles include silks veils and various fabrics while prices promise savings over bespoke garments.
Mr and Mrs Roy Branhard of Colorado camping near Ames escape serious harm after their horse bolted into a ditch, throwing them from the buggy on a Grant road. Mrs Branhard suffers bruises and shock. horse later found near Mills schoolhouse. A separate mishap on Baker hill involves J A Heintz family buggy and a nearby auto, breaking harness and shafts.
Notice in the District Court of Story County Iowa that a Joseph Emmet instrument is offered as the last will and testament of Peter Emmet, deceased. A probate hearing is set for September 14, 1910 at the Nevada courthouse to determine acceptance of the will. Interested persons must show cause if any.
Mr W P George secretary of the Chautauqua association will be at the Story County Bank at session close to settle all bills and collect claims promptly.
County authorities report Elmer Winters of Ann was sent from Boone to the insane hospital at Clarinda after treatment at Boone. The commissioners of insanity concluded his trouble was insanity and authorized transfer.
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