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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
6
General Lincoln reports Col Pratt says gas plant work may begin soon and pipes could be laid before cold weather. He cites financing delays from the electric light plant sale and notes the election caused embarrassment, but the gas proposition is nearly ready to close.
Henry Roop, 65, carpenter, resisted two men at Ames schoolhouse grounds after cashing a check. He struck one assailant, injuring him, as the other fled toward a gun. Police searched for the bruised attacker. Roop has lived in Ames about two years and is related to J. S. Roup.
The curb and sidewalk work on Onadaga street, dismantling of the old livery barn for a new bank building, and general storefront improvements signal prosperity. All watch for activity by Len Morris and George O'Brien, who stand apart from the street’s otherwise steady progress.
The Intelligencer notes many new names added to the subscription list in recent weeks. Readers are asked to check their tag for correct expiration dates and report any inaccuracies or missed deliveries.
Miss Celia Clemens arrived Tuesday and took possession of the Temple of Economy millinery store succeeding Miss Zenorr. She comes to Ames from Turin and will run the shop at the same location.
Attendees include Miss Bernice Hartman of Boone to hear William J. Bryan address in Ames. Prof. Stayner and family move into Kissler home. Numerous visitors journey from Ogden Madrid Chicago Boone Webster City Nevada Dubuque and Story City for lectures visits and road trips with local residents during the week.
Harvey Taylor, son of Charles and Mrs. Taylor, was injured when a jack screw slipped from a cement foundation and struck him on the head in a hole west of the tower during repairs. He was carried home on a stretcher. Dr. Templeton removed bone fragments and other matter from the brain. The surgeon called the case extremely critical with uncertain outcome.
Mr H L Munn studies automobile mechanics with a white steam car that angered the July 3 celebration and caused mourning at the Munn home. Mrs Alfred Munn walks to and from as Hiram jokes about the failed stunt and Alfred proposes lines to lift the vehicle.
The Ames Savings Bank reports deposits rose from 288 294.38 on May 18 to 301 791.57 this week, a gain of 13 497.19. The bank marks its sixth anniversary as deposits indicate solid community prosperity and favorable grain markets.
City Engineer George Foster resigns and will depart soon for Illinois to oversee the Chicago to Keithsburg road line. His substantial Ames projects are far along enough to transfer without delaying progress. Foster delivered outstanding work and organized the city during a busy season.
Bert Ball, lineman for the city electric light works, has blood poisoning after injuring his shin. He neglected the cut, is at Mr. Burdict’s home, and is reported to be in serious condition.
Hon. William West of Rock Rapids Iowa visits his daughter Mrs M A Manning in Ames. West, the first mayor of Ames, is eighty seven years old on Friday August 13 and attends Chautauqua renewing old acquaintances.
W. Hoon of Story county is named delegate and will attend the meeting. Carriers visited Ames last year to tour the town and the college campus.
We express heartfelt appreciation to friends for kindness during illness and death of our loved one. Mrs. Anna Clark Mrs. Nora Clark and family.
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