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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1909

Page

6

Dentist Office Listing in Ames Iowa

O E Hunt Dentist located in Ames Iowa offices second door north provides local dental services in a storefront location.

O E. Hunt North Ames Iowa

Mason City Papers Are Consolidated

The Mason City Republican historic paper, founded in 1855 by General Datus E. Coon, has been sold to the Globe Gazette and will continue as a book and job office. The Plymouth Progress, owned by the Republican, also transfers with the sale, likely continuing as a weekly or semi weekly edition of the Globe Gazette.

Mason City C. K. Meyers Stanbery Bros Republican Globe Gazette Plymouth Progress

Indian liquor sales lead to arrest in Des Moines

John Young of Marshalltown was arrested by federal officers in Des Moines on August 21 for selling liquor to Tama Indians who came to Marshalltown to see Buffalo Bill's show.

Des Moines John Young Marshalltown Buffalo Bill

Iowa National Guard Rifle Team Finishes 16th at Kerrick Trophy

In a field of 39 teams Des Moines reports the Iowa National Guard rifle team placed 16th overall in the Kerrick trophy match at Camp Perry. Among state guards, the Iowa team ranked fifth, with both state guards and regular army teams competing.

Des Moines Iowa National Guard Camp Perry Ohio Iowa

Sridegroom of a Month Vanishes from Clear Lake Farm

Nicholas Siferas of Clear Lake, Iowa, disappeared August 8 after a month of marriage to his wife. The 30 year old farmer lived alone on a small farm he bought two years ago and left no clues to his fate. A Chicago brother and Mrs Life's brother help search efforts as authorities consider drowning, death, or voluntary disappearance.

Mason City Nicholas Siferas Clear Lake Chicago Life

Ex Governor Boies Attacks Thaw Commitment

Former Iowa governor Horace Boies wrote from Waterloo denouncing Justice Mills decision to remand Harry Thaw to the Matteawan asylum. Boies says the evidence proves Thaw is sane and condemns lifelong confinement as judicial murder.

Des Moines Horace Boies Waterloo Justice Mills Harry Thaw Matteawan Asylum Thaw

Hen in Buggy Box Sparks Farmer’s Grocery Climb

A Howard county farmer finds a hen nesting 13 eggs under the back seat of a buggy stored in the carriage shed. He drives to town with provisions, the hen resisting the clerk’s attempt to remove her from the buggy box.

Mason City Howard County

Commissioners May Change Road Tariffs in Iowa

Des Moines Aug 20 The railroad commissioners rule that statutes do not fix maximum rates and that changes must be uniform reasonable and just. They may raise or lower freight charges not higher than values established by law when not otherwise capped by legislative action.

Des Moines Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Iowa Commission

Razing Building Where First Laws Were Made

In Iowa City a building once hosting Iowa’s 1841 territorial legislature is being demolished to make way for a saloon. The site now holds a music and jewelry shop, and the original meeting place no longer stands in its former location.

Iowa City Iowa

Overheated grain stacks burn down near Perkins

Garrett Van Pykeren of a mile and a half northeast of Perkins loses much of his grain crop when five stacks of barley and four stacks of oats burn after smoke appears around 4 30 in the afternoon. Authorities suspect spontaneous combustion caused the fire.

Perkins Garrett van Pykeren Here

Bleached flour seized from army post in Des Moines

Federal officers seized 310 sacks of flour at the army post shipped by Updike Milling of Omaha, on grounds the flour is bleached. The government had received and seized the shipment, a move described as unusual by officials.

Des Moines Federal Army Post Updike Milling Company Omaha

Slayers of Walter F. Schultz Get Governor’s Respite

Calvin Johnson Richard Pines and Eugene Dorsey three felons sentenced to die by electric chair in Richmond for the murder of Chicago artist Walter F. Schultz have been respited by Governor Swanson. Johnson Pines and Dorsey receive new dates October 5 15 and 22 respectively.

Alexandria Calvin Johnson Richard Pines Eugene Dorsey Richmond Walter F. Schultz Chicago Swanson

Revenue Receipts Show Good Gain

Treasury officials are pleased with Internal Revenue receipts for July the first month of the new fiscal year. July totals were 22,968,642 up 939,326 from July 1908. Officials see the rise as an encouraging sign for national prosperity.

Washington Treasury Bureau of Internal Revenue

Kiss and make up ends divorce case in Mason City

Mrs Violet Earl of Floyd County feared her husband two weeks ago and stayed with the sheriff while she sought a divorce. The couple, after an apparent reconciliation, were seen in a buggy heading home together as the hearing proceeded.

Mason City Tia Violet Earl Floyd County

Monument to Indian Tom Found Near Clinton Farm

A stone monument 130 years old was found on a farm near Comanche bearing the inscription In memory of Indian Tom killed by Big Elk Aug. 10, 1778. The stone washed from a hillside by rains. A search will be made for the body believed to be nearby.

Clinton Comanche Tom Big Elk

Fisherman Finds $700 Pearl Inside Catfish

North McGregor Iowa August 20 A fisherman named Thomas Laws reports finding a pink perfectly round pearl valued at 700 dollars while cleaning a catfish. He submitted the find to pearl buyers who confirmed the high value and luster.

North McGregor Thomas Laws

Wealthy Brother Leaves Turner Vast Canada Estate

Richard Turner, longtime bookkeeper for Banset-Husting in McGregor Iowa, returns from Canada after his brother’s death to inherit about 000,000 in cash and 500,000 in property. He plans to move his family to Canada to take possession. Turner, a prominent Mason, has been a town figure for years.

McGregor Richard Turner Banset-Husting Company Canada Turner

Confession Links 12YearOld To Stepfather Murder

Indianola Iowa August 19 Harry Hutchinson a 12 year old boy confessed to killing his former stepfather Tom Currier. The boy claimed Currier abused him and his brother until Currier refused them entry on a cold night prompting him to shoot and ax the man and drag the body to a ditch. George Brand Currier’s widow’s husband later secured the confession after winning the trust of Harry.

Indianola Harry Hutchinson George Brand Tom Currier Carrier Currier Fred Harry

Tragic Drowning of 14-Year-Old Berger Handeland

In Estherville Iowa Berger Handeland son of Mr and Mrs Lars Handeland aged 14 drowned Sunday afternoon around 6 pm while swimming in the Des Moines river above Kettleson Springs. A citywide alarm followed the disappearance and the body was recovered about an hour later with many volunteers aiding the search.

Estherville Berger Lars Handeland Des Moines Kettleson

One Man Draws Two Land Chances in Two Drawings

Oskaloosa Iowa August 19. Frank Epperson, vice president of the Manning and Epperson State Bank at Eddyville, drew two land numbers in different drawings. He received No 1 868 in the Coeur d Alene drawing and No 1 052 in the Flathead reservation, a rare dual selection in state history.

Oskaloosa Coeur d'Alene Flathead Frank Epperson Manning and Epperson State Bank Eddyville Flathead Reservation

Conductor Hal lett acquires two Iowa papers

Mason City Iowa August 19 H H Hallett now owns the Thornton Enterprise and has purchased the Meseray Messenger from Postmaster Editor Moore. Hallett a former conductor on the Great Western railroad is thriving in the newspaper business and will oversee both publications.

Mason City H. H. Hallett Thornton Enterprise Meservay Messenger Moore Hallett Great Western Railroad

Grain buyers clash leaves Lacey injured in Gillet Grove

In Gillet Grove Iowa on August 19 Fred Gleason and Robert Lacey, rival grain buyers, fought in the village store. Gleason allegedly held a knife and Lacey required a surgeon. Lacey pressed attempted murder charges. Gleason was bound over to the grand jury on $1,000 bail. The grand jury convenes next week to hear the case.

Gillet Grove Fred Gleason Robert Lacey Gleason Lacey

Rock Rapids Youth Slashes Throat in Apparent Suicide Attempt

In Rock Rapids Iowa Peter Brown 22 is hospitalized in precarious condition after a self inflicted throat wound. He disappeared after dinner and returned home from a Rock Island train claiming to have been at Spirit Lake but later said Little Rock. A razor was used and authorities suspect heat and mental strain contributed. In a separate incident Clarence Kitt a farmer was killed when struck by a Great Northern train while crossing the track between Lester and Alvord.

Rock Rapids Peter Brown Rock Island Spirit Lake Little Rock Clarence Kitt Lester Alvord Great Northern

Remarkable 76 Year Old Father Has 82 Children

Delmar Delaware August 19 birth of twins adds to the record of John W Guy who at 76 is father to 82 children. He has three marriages and through marriage ties to his present wife he is brother in law to two of his own children.

Delmar Del John W. Guy

Wreck Kills Ten Injures Many in Denver Rio Grande Collision

A head on collision near Husted Colorado, between eastbound No 8 and westbound No 1 trains, leaves ten dead and many injured. Names of the dead include James Roseporka and M Larkin. listed injured range from broken backs to lacerations with patients treated at Arcadia hotel and various towns.

Colorado Springs Colo Denver and Rio Grande Husted Hueted Jeamnes Roseporka Chicago Cc. M. Larkin Cc. S. Brown Jericho Springs A. Gossage T. E. Murphy Denver A. A. Davison McPherson Kan I. G. Frederic St. Louis F. W. Beless James T. M. Randolph Okmulgee Okla Fay Steck Kansas City John W. Roberts Cambria E. C. Whiteside Henry C. Shipman Kimball Ave J. W Gloucester Ohio Emil Kauher Johnson Sr D. K. Heron Harrisburg W. L. Ball Decatur

Sloan Banker Dies in Omaha Hospital

Sloan Iowa reports F O Hendee a prominent citizen and bank owner died Friday night in an Omaha hospital after falling ill during a trip from Topeka Kansas to Denver. He held other important interests in the community.

Sloan, Ia F. O. Hendee Omaha Topeka Kan Denver Sloan Bank

President to visit Des Moines September 20

Des Moines will host President and party on September 20 with breakfast hosted by Senator and Mrs. Cummins. The president will review 6,000 troops at the state house after the breakfast.

Des Moines Aft Cummins State House

Man sacrifices life to save boy in Cedar Rapids

William Coates lunged onto the tracks to snatch a 4 year old from a looming train in Cedar Rapids Iowa but he was struck by the train and killed instantly.

Cedar Rapids William Coates Coates

Enraged man shoots rival then kills self in Centerville poker dispute

In Centerville Iowa on August 18 A Saums shot Tom Whittaker at a boarding house after a quarrel over a poker game. Whittaker survived with a broken jaw while Saums died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot to the temple. Both men worked at the same brickyard and shared a landlady's daughter, a likely motive.

Centerville A. Saums Tom Whittaker Whittaker

Advertising Brings 70 Year Old Man a Wife in Rowan

In Iowa Falls Iowa Aug 18 Doc Cole of Popejoy aged about seventy located Ada French of Rowan through a want ad in a local newspaper. After a brief courtship they married and will reside in Rowan at the brides home.

Iowa Falls Ila Doc” Cole Popejoy Cole Ada French Rowan

Gasoline stove explosion wounds bakers in Mapleton

In Mapleton Indiana on Saturday a gasoline stove exploded at the City bakery injuring proprietor A R Sherman and his wife. Mrs Sherman suffered burns to her breast and limbs and is in a critical condition with a four weeks old baby. Mr Sherman escaped with severe burns while tearing away his wife’s clothing and extinguishing the flames. A small leak in the reservoir was suspected.

Mapleton A. R. Sherman

Son of Joseph Smith Dies on LDS Reunion Trip

Alexander Hale Smith, third son of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon church, died yesterday while attending a reunion of Latter Day Saints at Montrose, Iowa. He lived in Lamont and will be buried there. He was a patriarch of the Latter Day Saints.

Des Moines Sta Latter Day Saints Montrose Alexander Hale Smith Joseph Smith Mormon Church Smith Lamont

Murder Trial Postponed In Fort Des Moines Case

Omaha Nebraska August 18 The court martial of Sergeant Crabtree charged with killing Captain Raymond at Fort Des Moines was postponed from today at Fort Crook to next Monday delaying the murder trial.

Omaha Neb Crabtree Raymond Fort Des Moines Fort Crook

Train kills five children in Missouri collision

Kennett Missouri August 18 five Hyde children were killed when a St Louis and San Francisco train struck their wagon at a crossing a mile east of the Hyde farm while on the way to church.

Kennett, Mo Frisbee Station A. H. Hyde St. Louis San Francisco Hyde

Salmon Run At Puget Sound Draws Massive Six Day Catch

Marshalltown Iowa reports Abner A. Andrews describes a huge run of salmon at Puget Sound. Six days of trap catches total 53 500 fish weighing 8 to 20 pounds each. The fish migrate in a four year cycle to spawn, returning to salt water after hatching.

Marshalltown Abner A. Andrews Puget Sound

Barnstorming Mason City Mayor clashes over fire repairs

Mayor Frederick A. Kirschman ordered work halted on Keeney livery stable repairs after a fire damage. When the crew resumed, the mayor led a group to demolish the new structure. Keeney sued for damages of 1000 dollars per defendant. A high fence and canvas roof were ordered down. Keeney seeks an injunction to be heard by Judge Clark.

Mason City Frederick A. Kirschman W. Keeney Kirschman Witmer Charles Miller Fire Department S. W. Keeney Frank A. Miller Keeney Clark

Northwestern buys property at Merrill in bus iness district

Northwestern road agents purchased several valuable parcels in Merrill Iowa during the week and a couple of area farmers sold right of way across their land. The line is expected to extend from Centerville through Merrill with work likely to start soon.

Northwestern Merrill Merrill Northwestern Road Centerville

Cream dispute between Bright and Sullivan heads to court

Mason City Iowa August 17 Bright a cream dealer from Emmetsburg refused James E Sullivan a pint of cream. Sullivan sues Bright for 99 99 claiming the dealer had supply and could not refuse sale. The case may reach a higher court.

Mason City Hn. C. Bright Emmetsburg James E. Sullivan

Postmasters' League Meets At Capital

Des Moines Iowa August 17 The Iowa League of Postmasters will meet August 26 and 27 in this city in a two days session. The league is made up of fourth and third class postmasters and the program covers practically every subject that pertains to the handling of the business.

Des Moines Iowa League of Postmasters

Clerk Decamps With 120 Dollars From Guest

Cedar Rapids Aug 17 A Grand hotel clerk B F Hiunt decamped with 120 dollars of a guest’s money. He was later arrested at Quincy HI.

Cedar Rapids B. F. Hiunt Grand Hotel Quincey

Des Moines Businessman Blanks Self Destruction

John B. Blank head of Fidelity Loan company in Des Moines shot himself at his home and died instantly. He was despondent over a $21,000 loss tied to the Independent Ice company receivership. His 18 year old daughter Helen found the body. his wife is in Chicago with relatives.

Es Moines John B. Blank Des Moines Fidelity Loan Company Blank Independent Ice Company Helen Chicago

Major Hartigan Heads Veterans in Philippines

Thomas Hartigan was elected commander of the Philippines department of the United Spanish War Veterans at the annual convention. American residents marked the 11th anniversary of the fall of Manila with ovations, theatre, and a bean feast for the Veterans.

Manila Thomas Hartigan Philippines Department of the United Spanish War Veterans Islands

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P.O G. J. Snyder Gamble’s Mutual DR. T. S. Rice Keating B. F. Nickerson General Cement Contractor The Iowa Association of Cement Users A. B. Maxwell, M. D Kooser’s Grocery Mutual LY Ames, Iowa C. L. Waltmire Bell M. J. Adams Daniel McCarthyt J. Y. Luke McCarthy & Luke Attorneys-At-Law Story County Bank A. W. Crary M. D Bros. Hardware Seventh and Story Street Boone, Iowa Union National Bank AMBS W. M. Greeley BE. W. Stanton Henry Wilson Cashier Co L. Siverly Ass’t. Cashier Frank E. Morris Cay Onondaga Ames, Lowa H. M. Duckworth James O'Donnell Cadd Marble and Granite Works Boons Nevada Hyland Ave Pullottes Gether Great Northeen Rose St Illinois Boies Schultz2 Bookkeeper Grime Colorado SLOAN Train Postmasters’ League Capital Major Hartigan
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