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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
1
George W. O'Brien announced plans to tear down the old livery barn and build a new architectural block on Onondaga Street in Ames. He aims to start early next spring, with a Seattle style building and size based on demand, signaling a push to revitalize Ames and attract growth.
The Men's Glee Club of the college will give its annual concert next Saturday evening in the Hall of Agriculture. Miss Georgine Van Aaken, a Dutch violinist, will assist the male singers along with accompanist Miss Ingeborg Swendsen-Tune. Prof. Thompson reports excellent preparation and promises the best club concert yet. Tickets are on sale.
Christian Science services held Sunday morning at Miths Hall at 0 45 with the subject God the Only Use and Creator.
Church of Christ announces Bible school at 10 a.m. with J E Arald as superintendent. Communion and singing follow at 11 a.m. Endeavor society meets at 6:30 p.m. preaching by the pastor at 7:30. All are welcome.
First Congregational Church announces morning sermon The Veil f Phariseeism and evening sermon The Limitations of This Age by Minister William J. Minchin. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and vespers at 6:30 p.m. All welcome.
Dr O. H. Cessna announces Episcopal Bishop Morrison will deliver the address at the apel service next Sunday morning at ten oclock. Morrison is well known in this section and needs no introduction.
Walter I. Fowle delivers Bible School at 9 45 and sermon at 11 00 with a 6 30 B Y P ty9g and communal service led by a volunteer band at the college All welcome. Services at Odd Fellows hall.
Warner Johnson, pastor, invites attendance at Sunday School at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00 and 7:30 by Evangelist Illavon of New London. Evening services are held nightly at 7:30 throughout the week. Everyone is invited.
The sermon by Minister George D. Crissman centers on preparing for old age. Evening service features a talk titled Legal ader in Heaven. Church services schedule at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Bible lesson at 9 46.
At Boone last week the Woman's Relief Corps district meeting chose Ames as the site for the next annual gathering in September next year. More than 200 delegates attended and organizers predict attendance could rise by about 100 percent due to Ames surroundings. Mrs Myra L Basham of Des Moines is the department president who will set the Ames meeting date.
Mrs. W. E. Harriman took her daughter Dorothy to Des Moines Monday night for an appendicitis operation advised by Dr McCarthy. Dorothy is reported to be getting along splendidly and Mrs. Harriman will stay in Des Moines until she can return home. Mrs. G. Lee accompanied the party to Des Moines.
The Boone opera house manager pressured to cut Ames from high grade bookings provoked a clash with the Shubert organization. Shubert officials declared if forced to choose they would take Ames, citing Boone's rowdy audience and misbehavior as reasons.
Abbie Larnard Baughman aged 33 died Monday evening November 22 1909 near Ames Iowa after a marriage to John Baughman on June 26 1906. She joined the Church of Christ at Ames fifteen years ago and was remembered as patient gentle and beloved by her family. She leaves a husband her mother two sisters two brothers and many friends.
The funeral for Franklin T. Dickeson was held at the Ontario church at 11 this morning conducted by Rev. Warner Johnson of Ames U B church. Born July 31, 1880 in Boone County he died November 29, 1909. He married Lillian Bussie on December 25, 1906 and left a wife a son and his parents six brothers and one sister. He worked in the mechanical department of the college as a steamfitter and plumber. The family home was at State and Lincoln streets.
Proposal to install a double deck in the present post office room aims to free floor space for clerks. Ames post office reports a need for three more clerks and carriers as current staffing cannot accommodate those on duty.
John Nichols is seriously ill at his home, with family and local medical providers monitoring his condition and providing care. The report notes his status remains critical as authorities have not released further details.
Ames swept the boards at the International judging contest winning first honors for the fourth consecutive year. Moses of Ohio took first, Thornburg of Iowa State third, with Canadian and others near the top. The victory boosts pride and motivates next year’s team amid agricultural classes reduced by the event.
One hundred Ames school children from Beardshear Central South Side and Welch, with the High School orchestra, will present the Japanese operetta Princess Chrysanthemum to raise funds for a new piano for the High School building. The show, directed by Miss Ethel Grace Pike, is at the Armory Thursday evening December 16. Reserved seats free at Judisch's from December 13.
At Alumni Hall a unanimous vote elected C E Scott captain of the Ames Cyclones for 1910. Scott, a junior in mining engineering from Shelby Iowa, starred at center this season and earned broad support from athletes and students alike. The Drake game showcased the Cyclones grit despite injuries and fumbles as Drake won the state title while Ames looks to a strong 1910 lineup under Scott’s leadership.
A letter argues against wagon mail service between Ames and the college citing poor roads and compares to Des Moines and Sioux City street car mail routes. The writer asks for a reason to keep wagon service when electric line could offer faster, cheaper delivery.
Alarmed by the continued absence of his daughter who had been sent out after the mail B J Rutland a noted farmer near McCallsburg found the girl lying in the mud road and attempting to rise He carried her to the house but she died before he could help her The child had epileptic fits and was not strong mentally.
Turner McClain, who spent the fall on his Nebraska ranch, returned to Ames on Saturday. He found Ames looking good and was glad to reconnect with old friends, who welcomed him back with evident joy.
Col. Parley Sheldon rushed to Cleveland after the death of his younger brother R E Sheldon aged fifty. He was connected with a wholesale paper house and was an expert on valuing business properties.
Des Moines resident H. L. Carrell reports heavy response to a rental ad. He confirms the farm has been rented after receiving numerous inquiries, saying he has stayed up late answering letters.
Ames ladies will take a short hair dressing course next Wednesday and Thursday, per the local community program. The sessions will cover basic styling and grooming techniques for everyday use.
The Ames High School football team finished a strong season with a 14 to 0 victory over Fort Dodge and earlier wins listed against Boone Storm Lake North High and Harlan. Captain Clay Cameron and teammates earned their A’s for skill and effort as three players graduate in June and replacements are expected to fill gaps.
Rev Walter I Fowle is asked to oversee the Goldfield Chautauqua platform and Bible work by Prof O H Benson secretary of the town alliance and manager of the Goldfield Chautauqua, but he must refuse due to conflicting Ames Chautauqua dates.
The regular monthly convocation will be held Thursday December 9 at ten o'clock in the Agricultural assembly hall. Dean Curtis will deliver a talk titled Mastery for Service.
The Iowa College at Ames reports a remedy and preventive for hog cholera. If serum proves effective in all cases, the college expects to repay Iowa with the funds spent, restoring public confidence.
Former Missouri governor and leading Democrat Joseph Folk will lecture in Ames on Saturday evening December 11 under the college lecture course association. All seats in the auditorium are filled with about twenty platform seats available for fifty cents each. Local Democrats plan a reception around the event.
Callie Skyle sixteen daughter of Mr. and Mrs Fred Skyle of seven miles south of Ames was found dead in a barn Saturday afternoon after her parents returned from town. Authorities note no struggle and police suspect suicide possibly tied to sensational books. funeral held Tuesday at one o clock with Nevada cemetery interment.
A note from Gov. Carroll’s secretary says proclamations announcing Thanksgiving day were issued for ministers statewide. Ames ministerial association members did not receive theirs. The document, signed by Gov. Carroll and Secretary Hayward, features blue ribbon, gold seals, and the state seal and will be kept in the historical collection.
The Ames Poultry Company under manager W. W. Childs is expanding to meet high weekly volumes. It handles 7,000 to 10,000 pounds of poultry and seeks extra space for more pickers and cold storage.
About twenty Ames council members will travel to Des Moines Monday evening for a banquet hosted by the Capital City council under L. M. Garrett and R. M. Coleman.
A large corn show gathers many professors students farmers and corn enthusiasts this week at the Coliseum in Des Moines to showcase good corn.
Ww. J. Coy, after two years in Dakota, returns to Ames and plans permanent residence. He will live with his father, Mr. Coy.
Des Moines notes Ames crowds last Thursday on the streets portraying Des Moines as a bustling city with strong turnout and visible civic spirit.
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