City Council Denies Billiard Hall Permit in Ames Vote
Mayor Shelton brought the petition for a billiard hall to a vote and the Ames city council, in unanimity, refused to issue the permit. Officials argued it would harm the college town by encouraging wasteful spending. The meeting also approved sewer and alley paving contracts and brick paving by Call Bros. Supt. Linebaugh's fire signal plan was approved with details to follow.
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Sheldon
Ames
Intelligencer
Call Bros
Linebauch
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy Dies Founder of Christian Science
Mary Baker G. Eddy, founder of Christian Science, died of natural causes near Boston on Saturday night in her ninetieth year. She had celebrated her eighty ninth birthday on July 16 and left an estate likely over 1.59 million dollars with real estate in Newton and Concord plus copyrights and bonds.
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Earth
Mrs. Eddy
Eddy
Christian Science
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Boston
Hav
Mother of the Christian Science Church
God
Newton
Pleasant View
Concord
N. H
College Attendance Shows Increase at I
Enrollment at I numbers 1,681 freshmen, up 183 from last year. Distinct majors include Agriculture 975 Veterinary 17 Civil Engineering 81 Electrical Engineering 81 Mechanical Engineering 89 Mining Engineering 12 Ceramics 12 Home Economics 76 Science 38 Music 12. Civil and other engineering branches have been close in headcount, with a shift toward agriculture and domestic science.
Transfer of Lieut Rush Lincoln to Honolulu Ordered
Mention earlier of Rush Lincoln in Fort Thomas Kentucky transfer to the Philippines now altered. He will be sent March first to Honolulu at post 4 station. Ames friends glad to hear of its good fortune.
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Rush Lincoln
Honolulu
Lieut
Fort Thomas Kentucky
Philippines
Ames
Lehmann Nominated Solicitor General by Taft
Des Moines attorney Fred Lehmann is appointed Solicitor General to succeed the late Lloyd Bowers and may join the Supreme Court. The profile lauds Lehmann as a brilliant, cultured, plain-spoken public figure with wide learning in law, literature, art, and music, noted for his oratory and calm work style.
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Fred Lehmann
Des Moines
Taft
Lloyd Bowers
Supreme Court of the United States
Mr. Lehmann
Federal Court
Fred
Iowa
America
St. Louis
Revival at the Christian Church Gains Members in Ames
The Ames revival at the Christian Church shows strong progress with 31 new members in the first week. Local organizers push outreach to students and former members while chorus leader McVey enhances services as baptisms occur nightly. Boone and Nevada Christian churches report similar revival momentum.
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Christian Church
Ames
Houser
McVey
Boone
Nevada
Noted Scholar and Traveler at Baptist Church
Rev Walter I Fowle left Tuesday for Victor Ia to hold evangelistic meetings at the Methodist church Next Sunday Rev Dr Albert Loughrige of Des Moines will fill the pulpit Dr Loughrige formerly headed Latin at Iowa State Teachers College earned a Doctor of Laws for his educational work He later led Bishop College then did Orient educational work and recently joined Des Moines College faculty All invited to attend the Sunday services believed to be of great interest.
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Baptist Church
Walter I. Fowle
Victor
Methodist Church
Fowle
Albert Loughrige
Des Moines
Loughrige
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Bishop College
Orient
Des Moines College
Visitor Leaves Ash Avenue Colonial House for New York
Mr. Tenner, staying at the Colonial house on Ash avenue during a city visit, departed Monday evening for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tenner
Colonial House
Ash Avenue
City
New York
Births Notice Highlights Local Family Additions
Born to Mr and Mrs Shotoe a son on Tuesday November 29. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Otto Edgerton on Sunday November 27. A 4 pound 0 ounce boy born December 2 to Lieut and Mrs Rush D Lincoln at Fort Thomas Kentucky named Rush D Lincoln. Mrs Jeanette Bartholemew and the son are doing nicely. Word from Belle Plaine of a baby girl born December 31 at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Myers formerly Ames, Mrs Myers formerly Miss Nelle Ross.
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Will Myers
Ames
CAPT. RUSTY HARTE NAMED LEADING CAPTAIN OF AMES VARSITY
The Ames varsity football team elected E. C. Harte “Bundy” captain for the 1911 season. Harte, a two year halfback and agriculture student, won the vote despite rivals Ringheim and Chappell. The squad projects a strong year, losing only three regulars including Captain Cliff Scott, Smith, and McCoy.
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Ames
Iowa
Alumni Hall
E. C. Harte
Bundy
Ringheim
Chappell
Harte
Cliff Scott
Basketball selections under new athletic rule at Missouri Valley colleges
Managers and coaches weigh player roles after a new two-branch rule reshapes team rosters. Chappell remains a top candidate for basketball while Te Veltrup plans to stay with football. About twenty players compete for spots amid gymnasium shortages. games start late January with a twelve to fifteen game schedule.
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Missouri Valley Colleges
Ames
Chappell
Te Veltrup
Movement to form Missouri Valley wrestling association
A Iowa City born movement to organize a wrestling association among Missouri Valley schools gains favorable sentiment. I S C Director Schroeder plans inter-collegiate matches and has contacted Iowa State College authorities. Ames is noted for strong heavy weights and Cornell Methodists could field strong teams, with a possible joint meeting forthcoming.
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Iowa City
Missouri Valley Athletic Association
Schroeder
I. S.C
Ames
Cornell
Scenic Theater drives benefit for Viola Hanstedt aid in Ames
A charitable effort in Ames sees Scenic Theater Company donate two Wednesday matinees for Viola Ames Hanstedt and her mother. A ladies committee distributed notices and tickets while three local shops donated printing. Proceeds reached a respectable sum.
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Ames
Scenic Theater Company
Viola Ames Hanstedt
Captain Cliff Scott Speaks to Knights on Clean Football
Capt Cliff Scott of the Varsity addressed the Knights of Sir Gallahad at the Congregational church Sunday morning. He spoke on the relation between night living and sports and the importance of clean football. The group of thirty boys is studying under Mr Harry Brown.
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Cliff Scott
Knights of Sir Gallahad
Congregational Church
Harry Brown
Fisher Family Daughter Recovering After Pneumonia Attack
The daughter of Mr. Fisher, who recently moved with his family to Ames and works as a college janitor, is out of danger after a pneumonia attack. She had returned home from Wyoming for a visit while living on Center Street.
Chantecler Delighting Crowd Under Prof Clark Reading
A large audience praised Prof. 8. H. Clark for his diction and portrayal of Rostrand's Chantecler Saturday afternoon. Clark read well and captured the barn yard characters to perfection in a thoughtful literary and dramatic presentation.
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Clark
8. H. Clark
Rostrand
Snow on Ground Since September in Albion
A letter from Rob Hemstreet of Albion Pennsylvania reports persistent snow since late September. He states cutters are in use and the snow remains knee deep. The message adds enduring winter conditions reaching as far as Iowa for readers.
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Rob Hemstreet
Albion
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Washington Boys Home Visit by Manning and Fowler
Merrill M. Manning and Albert Fowler of the census department in Washington will visit Ames on Saturday and stay at their homes through the Christmas season.
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Washington
Messrs
Merrill M. Manning
Albert Fowler
Ames
Manning and
Fowler
Washington, D. C
Poultry Show Attracts Wide Local Interest
Evening programs add appeal to the Poultry and Corn Show. Prof Lippencotte will give an illustrated lecture Friday night drawing chicken growers from the region. The show, opened Tuesday, occupies nearly all Armory space with a diverse display and strong citizen interest. Mansfield's jolly singers perform again tonight.
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Prof Lippencotte
Mansfield
Jolly Singers
Prof
Lippencotte
G. A. R. Elects Officers At Annual Fraternal Vote
The G. A. R. held its annual officer election in the hall on Saturday evening. Commander Dr. Be. B. Crambill. Senior Vice Commander Mrs. Squyres. Junior Vice Commander Roger Sheehey. Chaplain Dr. J. C. Copestake. Quartermaster C. E. Haverly. Officer of the Day A. H. Buck. Officer of the Guard Mr. Lyman. Delegate Mr. Knight. Alternate Mr. Nash were chosen.
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BE. B. Cramblll
Mrs. Squyres
Roger Sheehey
J. C. Copestake
C. E. Haverly
A. H. Buck
Mr. Lyman
Mr. Knight
Mr. Nash
Odd Fellows Elect Officers and Decoration List
Canton officers elected include E. C. Tuttle as Captain and H. M. Duckworth as Lieutenant with F. R. Arnold as Ensign and F. A. Potter as Clerk. Decorations of Chivalry recommended for Capt. G. E B. Stayner and three others. Encampment and Subordinate officers named with roles and names such as A. A. Smith, Arthur Bauer, John Allen, W. Hulett, F. Rogers.
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Odd Fellows
Canton
E. C. Tuttle
H. M. Duckworth
F. R. Arnold
F. A. Potter
W. Hulett
G. E B. Stayner
F. F. Rogers
A. A. Smith
C. P
Arthur Bauer
Knights of Pythias Election Names Listed
The Knights of Pythias election slate includes R. A. Pettibone C C L R Morris V C Clarence Patterson M W Robert Clark Prelate J R Harrison K R 8 V C Nickeson M A T H Houghan M P W H Poole M E Frank Stultz I G Dr J G Snyder O G.
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Knights of Pythias
R. A. Pettibone
C. C
L. R. Morris
V. C
Clarence Patterson
M. W
Robert Clark
J. R. Harrison
K. R
V. C. Nickeson
M. A
T. H. Houghan
Ladies of the G. A. R. Elect Officers for Next Year
The Ladies of the G. A. R. met Monday to elect officers for the coming year. President Mrs. A. B. Maxwell led the slate, with Junior Vice President Mrs. Henry Wilson, Chaplain Mrs. Horton, Treasurer Mrs. Hicks, Conductor Mrs. Chas. Hamilton, Guard Mrs. Dodds, Delegate Mrs. L. G. Hardin, and Alternate Mrs. Wilson.
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A. B. Maxwell
Henry Wilson
Horton
Hicks
Chas. Hamilton
Dodds
L. G. Hardin
Wilson
Meeting of Yeomen Holds Regular December Session
Yeomen will hold their regular meeting Saturday evening December 10. Election of officers for the ensuing year and degree work are on the agenda.
W. R. Co. Meeting Calls Attendees for Friday Election
Full attendance requested for the W. R. Company meeting Friday at 2 o'clock to elect officers.
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W. R. CO
Black Leg Strikes Boone County Cattle Herd
North of Boone a herd suffers blackleg with four dead val uable head. Remaining cattle vaccinated in hope the disease is checked.
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Boone County
Boone
Wilkinson Resigns From Government Mail Carrier Post
Mr Ed Wilkinson has resigned his position as carrier of mail between the post office and depot a job he has held for seven or eight years.
Hawver Bride Marries Krall in Ames Home
Miss Flossie Hawver and J Allen Krall wed Tuesday evening at the bride’s mother Mrs B F Hawver on Main street. The ceremony was at 8 30 by Rev George Crissman with pink and white carnations, a Persian lawn dress, and a post ceremony luncheon. Hawver, longtime Ames Fair store employee, Chi Chi club member. Krall, Los Hermanos member and ISU Agricultural senior, plan to live with Mrs Hawver until school ends.
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B. F. Hawver
Main Street
Flossie Hawver
J. Allen Krall
George Crissman
Miss Hawver
Ames
Fair Store
Chi Chi Club
Krall
Los Hermanos Fraternity
Iowa State College
Bride Clara Fields Weds Emory Adams at Presbyterian Manse
Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian manse in Nevada Miss Clara Fields and Mr Emory Adams were united in marriage with Dr T B Hunter officiating. The couple will reside on a nearby farm.
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Presbyterian Manse
Nevada
Clara Fields
Emory Adams
T. B. Hunter
Fire Destroys W. T. Barr's House Near Ames
A Tuesday morning blaze north west of Ames engulfed W. T. Barr’s home, destroying the house and all contents including pedigreed hogs and furniture. Mrs Barr spotted flames around the kitchen stovepipe and the family was moved to a neighbor’s home, Mr W A Dockum, for temporary shelter.
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W. T. Barr
Ames
Barr
W. A. Dockum
Fire whistle at college boiler house to sound next Wednesday
The college boiler house fire whistle is installed and will sound next Wednesday at 5 oclock. Signals indicate general call short blasts west side one long and one short after the general call and one long two short for south of campus. The whistle measures eight inches in diameter and 42 inches long.
Public Sale Prices at Ruth Auction North of Ames
A large crowd attended the W. R. Ruth sale north of Ames yesterday which turned into a farmer's picnic. Henry Donhowe spoke as Milo Manning kept score. Cattle sold from 60 to 70 dollars and one horse brought 275. Fall pigs two and three months old sold for 9 to 10 dollars. Total receipts reached 3,000 dollars.
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W. R. Ruth
Ames
Henry Donhowe
Milo Manning
Verbal wills cannot transfer land says Judge Lee
In Boone on Friday Judge Lee ruled verbal wills do not transfer real estate. Herman Swanson, who wished to w ill 40 acres to his sister for her long care, died before documents were signed. The sister received $700 for her services.
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Lee
Boone
Herman Swanson
Swanson
Drive Devils Away So John Can Stay
A Montana visit reveals a Chinese funeral in Missoula with drive the devil away paper, bonfire rites, and a graveside banquet. The body rests ten years at the county poor farm before bones are shipped to China for ancestral burial.
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Potters Field
China
Missoula
Montana
Burdick
Shamrock II Grand Champion Steer Fetches $660 at Auction
Shamrock II, ten months old and weighing 1100 pounds, was named grand champion at the International Live Stock Exposition. Chicago’s Klinck and C. H. Morgan & Company bid to 60 cents a pound, with Iowa State College receiving the $660 purchase price. The steer, fed by John Brown, will be butchered December eleventh for Christmas beef.
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Chicago
Mose” Greenswald
Klinck
Buffalo
Eli Paalzer
C. H. Morgan & Company
Iowa State College
John Brown
Shamrock II Grand Champion Steer at 1910 Show
Shamrock II, the grand champion steer of the International Live Stock Show in Chicago, was fed and exhibited by Iowa State College Ames. He earned multiple class and overall honors, weighed 1120 pounds selling for 672 dollars, and received high praise from judge Richard Garden of Ireland.
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Chicago
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
P. J. Donohoe
Holbrook
W. J. Kenned
John Brown
Shamrock II
Sob
Certion
C. H. Morgan & Co
America
Judge Garden
Shamrock
Richard C. Garden
Fishmoryne
Tipperary
Ireland
Great Britain
Supreme Court settles Ames Des Moines mortgage dispute
The case involves Mrs. Hannah Schooler of Ames and Dr. Schooler of Des Moines challenging a mortgage over alleged misrepresentation. Attorney Joes Luke represented Mrs. Schooler.
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Supreme Court
Hannah Schooler
Ames
Dr. Schooler
Des Moines
Lutheran Church Plans Christmas Day Services and New Seats
The Lutheran church will hold services on Christmas Day and plans a brighter interior with new seats now on order.
Engine derails at west end of coal shutes
An accident at the coal shutes left the wrecker busy after an engine ran off the track at the west end. No great damage occurred though track and coal cars were badly torn up.
Mrs Cave to be Brought Home From Des Moines Hospital
Many friends celebrate as Mrs. Cave is set to return home this week after treatment at the general hospital in Des Moines.
Miss Fannie Shinn Returns From Evanston to Start Elocution Plans
Miss Fannie Shinn, a recent graduate from Dr Cannock’s Oratory at Northwestern University, planned to teach elocution in nearby towns. An accident on stairs with a lamp caused a shoulder injury, keeping her confined. authorities hope she recovers soon.
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Fannie Shinn
Evanston
Dr. Cannock
Oratory
Northwestern University
Jack Fairfield Hurt After Ditch Fall in Fourth Ward
Master Jack Fairfield suffered a black eye and multiple bruises last week when he fell into a trench dug for a gas pipe in the Fourth Ward.
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Jack Fairfield
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Shelton
Mary Baker
Fred Lehman
United States
THE
Rusty” Harte
Basket Ball
Ames Baby
Fields—Adams
John
Schooler
Miss Shinn
Jack
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