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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
5
Lost on Clark Rose fan area and on Chautauqua grounds or Ames streets August 16. A lady's gold watch with fob is requested to be returned to this office. Finder please notify Mrs Geo Vogt Nevada. A large bunch of sterling silver keys with owner name inside. Return to this office. Pale blue ivory item not fully legible.
Sealed proposals for bids will be received at the secretary of the school board Ames Iowa until 2 oclock p m August 25 1911 for building a boiler house Plans and specifications may be seen at the secretarys office and at Proudfoot Bird Rawson 625 Flynn building Des Moines Iowa Check for 5 percent Bond for 20 percent A right to reject any or all bids is reserved By order of the board H Palsey Secretary
Advertising copy claims cuts and bruises heal in about one third the usual time when Chamberlains Liniment is applied. It is described as an antiseptic that prevents maturation of injuries and relieves muscle soreness and rheumatic pains. Sold by all dealers.
Daily excursions from September 18 to 25 offered by the Northwestern Line with return limit September 25. Large exposition of live stock and farm products promised at Sioux City Iowa. Includes anecdotes from Cleveland Review and Observer about political talk and a Galvestonian mule sale telegram.
A Nevada man entered an ice cream bar, was told fifteen cents per pint, bought a pint, had it placed in a paper bucket, then sat and ate it at a table, netting several times the price of a ten cent dish in a single act. The item highlights a local sting and public notice of the scheme.
Miss Mildred Maxwell and Mr Frank Dragout wed at Dr A B Maxwell’s Kellogg Avenue home in Ames in front of 125 guests. The event featured family hosts, a candlelit bay window, Mendelssohn music, a full Episcopal ceremony, and a buffet lunch. The couple, both with strong Iowa ties, plan to reside in Watertown after a short ceremony stop in Toledo with relatives.
Miss M Faith Clark of Ogden marries Prof W J Gilmore of Winnipeg Canada at Congregational church. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s Wedding March and a reception at the brides home. A double travel mishap led to a quick wardrobe change as the couple fled in a traveling outfit and hat box.
The Gilbert Grain company will hold a picnic Tuesday September 5 in the James Turner timber four miles northwest of Gilbert. Everyone is invited and asked to bring dinner baskets. In the afternoon Hon. E. G. Dunn of Mason City, secretary of the state cooperative grain dealers' association, will give an address.
Mrs C E Lewis attended the fair Monday. Mrs Joe Pauleine eats in Albia. Mrs C H Stange was in Des Moines Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Hawkins visited the state fair Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H H Woolman visited the state fair Sunday. Mrs Charles Tilden visited last week I with friends in Chicago. Mrs and Miss Mudd spent Saturday at the state fair. Mrs John Leece of Boone visited with Mrs C McWilliam Monday. Mrs McClure of Humboldt is moving to Campus avenue. Miss Jessie Parker returned from a visit with her brothers in Oskaloosa. Mrs L B Hill and Mrs Shugart spent Wednesday at the state fair. Mr and Mrs Daniel Embree visited Des Moines the first of the week. Mr and Mrs Will Clarke motorcycled to Des Moines Saturday. Miss Ethel Zumwalt is back in Kavdn s store after two weeks vacation. Miss Niva G Nichols helping in the treasurer s office during classification. Misses Vera Dixon and Margaret Stanton visited Boone friends last week. Miss Blanche Olson visited the family. Mrs I B Thomas and children went to Story City Saturday for a visit with relatives.
Mrs Anna Graves and sons returned from Idaho. Many neighbors and relatives, including Misses Lola Placeway McKay Russell, visited homes on Douglas avenue and Sixth street. Several families traveled to Des Moines and other cities for fairs and events while others planned winter stays in California and Missouri.
Mrs Alba Hall and daughter May visit the Campbell home as sisters Mrs Margaret Watson and daughters Helen and Mrs Parker from Galesburg visit Ames. Families move into Ames from Monroe and others tour to the state fair. Reunions with relatives kalien and Dr. Graham.
A blurb extols Hall's Catarrh Cure for deafness caused by inflamed Eustachian tubes, promising $100 for uncured catarrh cases. Also notes Miss Lillian C. Taff winning second prize in a state fair domestic science contest in Ames, with Miss Mabel Campbell as judge, and a sharp remark about Secretary Knox.
Baptist Church in Ames hosts Rev. Dr. S. W. Phelps of Bay City Mich for Sunday morning and evening services. Christian Science meets Sunday at 10 45 am in Smiths hall with theme Man. Christian Church led by John T Houser offers Bible school at 10 am and sermons at 11 am and 7 30 pm with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm. Strangers welcome.
Collegiate Presbyterian with John W. Innes minister holds morning service at 11 and evening at 7. Sunday school at 10. Sunday services at tent near West Bates United Brethren led by C. C. Dillivan with Sunday school at 10 and services at 11 and 8. Young People's meeting at 7. Methodist Episcopal with D. Crissman at 11 on theme A Debt We Owe. evening theme A Study of Some Revivals of the Past. Epworth League at ? Sunday school at m.
William J. Minchin presides at 11:00 worship with communion and member reception. Evening service features a short address titled A Challenge to the Student Dare to be a Daniel. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Y P S C EB at 6:30 p.m. Regular evening service at 7:30. All strangers welcome.
The Rev. S. W. Phelps of Bay City Michigan will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. He has been invited to the pulpit and may accept after surveying the congregation. Phelps is a Toronto and Chicago graduate with three sons in ministry. Mrs. Phelps has served as secretary of the state missionary society and both are noted for engaging youth in church work.
The annual Christian and Missionary Alliance convention will meet in Boone from September 3 to 10 with services at the Gospel Tabernacle near the courthouse. Dozens of Christian workers pastors teachers and evangelists from various denominations and missionaries from many lands will participate in the event. The alliance raises thousands of dollars at its conventions for missionary work. For more information write to Pastor J Chas Crawford Boone Iowa.
A farewell reception is planned at the Baptist church this evening for Rev. and Mrs. Walter I. Fowle who depart Ames for Grand Island Nebraska. Dr. Phelps visiting to review the field will attend.
Advertises ZEMO products as the sure affordable skin and scalp remedy for eczema pimples and dan druff. Also notes squirrels season opens tomorrow with license issuance and expected good turnout. Describes Will Clark's mistaken separation from his wife on a motorcycle and their reunion in Des Moines as a happy ending.
Frank H. Bliss of Diagonal won the boys judging contest with forty four participants. The prize is a two hundred dollar scholarship at Town State College. Bliss is brother of Prof. R. K. Bliss of the extension department. Walter Sawin and son Alexander arrived from Goldfield for a few days with J. A. Sawin, attended Des Moines fair. Mayor Sheldon returned from Cleveland after his sister Mrs Philips died suddenly. Clock, a Red Oak printer, vanished leaving unpaid ticks and articles. search efforts continue.
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