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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
4
A humorous Ames column lists residents and officials making requests for 1896 town improvements and gifts. Peck Sheldon seeks a big drum for the band while Rev. Shea wants a new church, and Mayor Sheldon pledges happier citizens and better lights.
A lightweight article notes the annual summer song returns in a lively march tempo this year with the chorus of Alice, Where Art Thou Going? gaining popular favor. It discusses public reception, band performances at seaside resorts, and quotes readers and locals amid a light social column.
Colorado planners near Pike centennial erect a stone monument to General Zebulon Montgomery Pike in Grand Caverns near Ute Pass Manitou with a standing stones pile honoring Lee Grant and a Christian Endeavor group. Visitors may add stones as foundation work begins before the centennial late September ceremony.
Local note advertises Christmas slippers of all kinds available at Daniel Bros and Herman. Sale appears in a brief classifieds line dated June 2.
Excursion tickets on the North Western Line go on sale at reduced rates on ten dates from December 20 1906 to January 1 1907 with return valid through January 7 1907. Tickets cover stations on the North Western and connections to C P M O lines and other routes. For details consult Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Also promotions for garments at Canier Bros and Herman.
Notice is given that the last will of Harriet N McElyea is on file with the Clerk of the District Court in Story County. A hearing is set for January 10 1907 at Nevada to determine whether the instrument shall be accepted as the decedent's last will and testament.
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