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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1909

Page

4

The Intelligencer Lynk R and M C Conaway

Ames Story County Iowa newspaper note published weekly Thursday morning with subscription price one dollar per year in advance.

Ames Story County Iowa

Ames Chautauqua draws crowd but misses last year’s stars

Gov Hoch captivates attendees more than Col Bryan as Ames Chautauqua closes with a strong program yet smaller turnout. Missing top attractions from last year, organizers vow improvements, including grounds and facilities, while Norwegian Day and high school contests highlight the final sessions.

Bryan Innes Band Booth Gov. Hoch Col. Bryan Earnest Gamble Gamble

Services Next Sunday at Congregational and Christian churches

The Congregational Church led by William J. Minchin will hold morning worship with an 11:00 sermon on The Manna and the Stone. The last union summer service is at 8:00 p.m. at the Christian Church with Mr Minchin on A Certain Man. Sunday school is at 9:45 and Christian Endeavor at 7:00. Rally for winter work.

Congregational Church William J. Minchin Christian Church Minchin Christian Endeavor

Baptist Church Announces Anniversary and Mission Sermons

Walter I. Fowle leads Bible school at 9 45 with an 11 o clock fifth anniversary sermon Special services invite all at 3 00 Union Union junior and senior at 7 00 and 8 00 Union meeting in the Church of Christ Rev W J Minchin preaching Nellie Lucas leaves soon for mission work in Burma

Church Services Schedule With Sermons and Leagues

Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday activities. Andrew M. Shea pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and 11 a m sermon by Rev E Fritz. Epworth League 7 p m on relief in sorrow. Grace Shea Nell Williams lead. 8 p m Union Service at Church of Christ with sermon by Rev William J Minchin.

Methodist Episcopal Church Andrew M. Shea BE. E. Igen Fritz Epworth League Grace Shea Nell Williams Church of Christ William J. Minchin

Church of Christ to Hold Last Service of Season

The Church of Christ announces the final combination service of the season this Sunday at 10 30 a m at the church with Sunday school in one building. Union services will be held in the church instead of the park Rev W J Minchin will speak All are welcome.

Church of Christ J. T. Houser W. J. Minchin

Special Missionary Service for Miss Nellie Lucas Departure

Sunday evening at 7:00 the Baptist church holds a special service recognizing Miss Nellie Lucas leaving for Burma. The meeting promises unusual power and will be memorable for attendees. All are invited to attend.

Nellie Lucas Burma

Evangelist Baldwin to Close Gilbert Tent Services

Rev W J Baldwin of the Mordy Institute will end his Gilbert area services with a farewell sermon Sunday night at the tent. He has led many homes to consecration and invites friends to attend next Sabbath. He will travel to Boone Tuesday to participate in an upcoming convention.

W. J. Baldwin Mordy Institute Gilbert Baldwin Boone

Sunday school in Ames church to hold 2:30 p m session

Sunday school will be held at 2 30 p m immediately after Rev J T Houser of Ames preaches. Mrs Fowler of Des Moines organized the Sunday school last Sunday with Arthur Spencer as superintendent. The church lies 3 miles northwest of Ames and was built years ago by Methodists before a church society formed in Ames. It later passed to several owners who hoped to sustain regular services. Bloomington residents urge full attendance Sunday.

J. T. Houser Ames Fowler Des Moines Arthur Spencer Bloomington

Colesbury Presbytery Adjourning to Meet September 21

The Colesbury presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian church stands adjourned to meet on Tuesday September 21 1999 at 2 o'clock p m at Gilbert Station Iowa. Rev P W Bishop S C.

Colesbury Cumberland Presbyterian Church Gilbert Station Iowa P. W. Bishop S. C

State Fair Meetings At Iowa State College

The Extension Department announces meetings for state organizations at the fair in the college building near the exposition. Sessions include Small Grain Growers at 11 a m and Boys and Girls at 4 p m on Aug 31, Iowa Corn Growers at 10 a m and Agricultural Organizations at 4 p m on Sept 1, Dairy Organizations at 11 a m and Short Course Organizations at 4 p m on Sept 2 with daily 3 10 p m talks on agricultural topics and 8 to 9 30 am expert tours of exhibits.

Iowa State College Small Grain Growers’ Association Iowa Corn Growers’ Association

College Rally Meeting at Burlington

The Burlington Y M C A plans a college rally for high school boys and former students to learn about Iowa colleges. Dr. B H Hibbard will represent the college and travel to Burlington on Friday to recruit local youths for Iowa College.

Burlington Lee Hi. Morgan YY. M Ames B. H. Hibbard Iowa College

Life Is Holy When It Brings True Happiness

A reflective statement asserts that the value of life lies in its power to create genuine happiness for others and oneself. It emphasizes the moral weight of well being over mere existence.

Campaign to Exterminate Flies Spreads from Ocean to Ocean

A New York merchants group led by Edward Hatch and J Pierpont Morgan campaigns to rid the city of fly nuisance. The text urges screens on doors and windows, cleaning garbage, reporting unsanitary stores and stables, and public health action to prevent disease.

New York Merchants’ Association Edward Hatch J. Pierpont Morgan

Prevent Fly Nuisance in Sick Rooms and Surroundings

Public health guidance urges eliminating fly breeding sites near ill persons. Kill stray flies, dispose of decaying materials, cover food and garbage, screen kitchens and windows, and keep manure in lime treated pits. If flies persist, contact the Health Department.

Health Department

Harvey Taylor Improves After Skull Injury

Late reports indicate Harvey Taylor is improving with a good prospect for full recovery after a jack screw accident fractured his skull. Despite initial fears he could not live, he remains alive and the wound heals satisfactorily. The Ames area notes two similar skull fracture survivals in recent weeks.

Harvey Taylor Ames

City Engineer Wins Bet Over Judge In Grading Dispute

City Engineer George Moster challenged Judge C G Lee over sidewalk and grade work under a new ordinance. The judge threatened injunctive action but could not stop Foster from continuing stake driving. They clashed over property lines with family ties cited and exchanged sharp barbs before parting.

George Moster C. G. Lee Lee Foster

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