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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
5
Advertisement offers an eight room house and two lots for sale. Inquiries invited at 1112 Kellogg Ave.
Community notes list attendees at chautauqua events, visits from editors and teachers, and local updates. Highlights include Rev. Frank Perry of Linden and editor John Benjamin of the Nevada Journal attending, Fred Mills and Mike Morrissey updates, and upcoming state fair travel details.
Ames resident Do. R. Quade, known for his photographing business, was in Story City as a visitor last week, according to the Story City Herald.
John W. Lacy of Zearing died at Mercy Hospital Des Moines on August 10. Born September 10 1839 in Iowa he served in the 13th Iowa Infantry. He was the thirteenth Iowa veteran laid to rest.
The Central Iowa Choral Union held its Ellsworth Sangerfest this month, the most successful in the organization’s history. The Union plans to meet next year at Roland.
The Sioux City Journal argues the inter urban project benefits the big town and small towns alike including farmers stockholders and promoters. The paper urges continued support, calling it an all around good thing worth pushing along.
Leonard Wylie fell about 30 feet while painting the old engineering building ceiling at the college yesterday. He grabbed wires that helped break his fall and sustained several rib fractures plus bruises. He was taken home and given medical aid with no signs of internal injuries.
Gate receipts plus season tickets total about $4,500 with chairs tents and privileges adding roughly $500. By Friday night the overall takings exceed $6,000, surpassing the previous revenue record by over $2,000 and suggesting a year’s surplus for the organization.
The Rev H D Williams acts as platform manager this year at the Chautauqua. He has a good voice and his introductions are brief and to the point. He brings humor and keeps the audience in good spirits.
Objections arose when Rev Walter Nl Fowle was chosen as secretary but he has overcome prejudice against placing preachers in hustling posts. He has worked months, driving city and county interest, and the year’s session owes much to his persistent efforts and results.
The Octette under St Olaf's college directorate performed at Ames on Saturday afternoon delivering introductory numbers. Their vocal music pleased the audience and was praised as the most charming of the session. The group recently toured Europe and Norway to promote work in the western United States.
Rev A M Shea and Mr J A Campbell are the happiest people on the Chautauqua grounds as active managers who piloted the institution to success. They say they are having the times of their lives and assist cheerfully whenever they can.
The Chau tagua Saturday high school contest drew strong crowds from Slater Nevada Cambridge and Ames High with readings by Miss Bryant Miss Mason Miss Nelson and Miss Shugart judged by Prof Brown Dr Stevenson and Mrs Minnie Wilson. Shugart won first place twice and Bryant placed second amid prize money of 5 dollars per contestant and 5 dollars for the local winner. Delegations from Sate Cambridge Nevada and Ames attended to support their contestants with many local officials and community members listed.
Oscar Anderson, an engineer aboard the merry go round, suffered a painful scalding when the water gauge shattered on Saturday. Steam and hot water flooded the cab as he shut off the hiss, injuring his right hand before he left for Boone on the first westbound train.
The report lauds Company C of the 55th regiment for leaving Ames for Clarinda for annual skirmishing. It contrasts their conduct with militia members who misbehaved near Slater last year, defending Ames guards as good citizens and gentlemen.
William T. Keogh a North Western brakeman was thrown from a west bound freight way car in Clinton Saturday morning. He struck a rail with his stomach and sustained severe internal injuries. He is under medical care with doubts about full recovery.
Col Parley Sheldon reports in Cleveland that a three cent street car fare sparked a massive municipal strike and widespread opposition. He dismisses mayoral plots to seize the company, contending Citizens would mob such a move. he predicts fares will eventually pay as revenues exceed expenditures despite turmoil.
The Iowa State Fair begins Saturday with full admission and a busy schedule. Races, college scholarship contests, and children's day with pony judging headline the opening. Sunday features music with Liberati concerts. Each day through Friday marks a themed celebration from Des Moines day to old settler day.
Veterans and G A R members will observe Soldier's Day at the Iowa State Fair next Tuesday. A program features a regular army bugler, camp fires, and Pain's historic presentation of Sheridan's Ride with an army of 400 soldiers assisting.
Notice invites bids for about 500 tons of lump coal to be delivered to multiple school buildings for the coming winter. The Ames Independent School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Send bids to C. H. Jong, Secretary, Board of Education, before Tuesday September 1.
A. F. High of Des Moines, brakeman on the C. N. W., was struck in the face Saturday afternoon by a missile from an irate hobo after he separated a tramp from a coal car. A lump of coal or stone cut a deep gash over his left eye. he dressed the wound and left on the early train for Des Moines.
Dr C M Proctor reports on the 12th annual American Osteopathic Association meeting in Kirksville Missouri. About 1500 of 5000 members attended while $42000 was raised in one hour for research, pushing total to $70000. Dr A T Still welcomed attendees and noted global spread of practitioners.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance annual convention will be held in Boone Iowa from August 25 to 30. Speakers include Rev A B Funk New York general secretary and foreign superintendent who will preach the missionary sermon August 30 and speak daily. Rev A K Gammage Kansas City Mo Rev C W Kindley Colorado Rev H K Hoare Minnesota Elder Tunheim Minnesota Rev Mrs Edith Hill Booker Kansas and others. Missionaries expected include Rev Mr Bennett India Mrs Woodward Bach India and Miss Driscell Africa.
The note states Pastor R. C. Renier leads mass at 9:00 a m sharp on August 23.
Musical program at Ames Congregational Church lists Aug 23 items with soloists and choir: Tenor solo My Redeemer and My Lord by Shelley and Dr Elmer Kaye Smith. Soprano solo Selected by Miss Lieka Cedar Rapids. Anthem The Palms by Faure with Dr Elmer Smith as soloist and the choir.
The Christian church in Story and Boone counties will hold a convention. Details on dates and venues are not provided in the text.
A notice announces a christians in the city event on Friday August 28 beginning at 10 a m with activities for attendees.
Miss a of Maquoketa visits Mrs H O Mead. Miss Van Auken of Madiana returns home Tuesday after visiting Mrs H O Mead. Misses Emma and Flora Hayler of Ft. Dodge leave for California Saturday after visiting Mrs A V Storm.
Comedic line by Gillilan notes a pun on starting a furniture business and the instinct to make night stands under the bureau. The remark hints at double meaning with a playful, risqué wink.
Old Bridge Lumber sale posted for Saturday August twenty second at 2 30 pm located half a mile northeast of Ames. J O Michaalson county supervisor announces event and supervises the sale of old bridge lumber.
An advertisement explains Lucas tinted glass paints arranged on sample cards to harmonize house colors. It asserts the paint ensures handsome appearances for years, offers extreme durability, and attributes outcomes to oil quality and grinding. Sold by MFGR. HUSKERS LINIMENT.
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