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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1906

Page

5

Wanted ads list items and services for sale or hire

The clippings show want ads offering a pony, vegetables, a fourving horse, second hand items, a piano for rent, lost items, a fur set, furnished house to rent, and housing for sale. Multiple names and addresses appear, including Kellogg Street and Burnett Street, with notices from S. V. Kalsen and others. The page also notes a free insertion until Jan 1 for employment seekers not exceeding 20 words.

Intelligencer

Magazines Wanted for Library Exchange Program

Miss Freed seeks all magazines and periodicals that donors no longer wish to preserve. The library can use duplicates not kept in the collection and may exchange them for other issues at binderies. If books cannot be donated, contribute magazines to Atas for the library.

Public notices and advertising deadlines set for weekly Intelligencer

Advertising copy church and club notices must reach the Intelligencer office by Tuesday noon each week because news items are received by Wednesday noon. The notice emphasizes submission timing for timely publication and weekly issue planning.

Intelligencer

Message to Friends: Report on Ames News This Year

A citizen urges sending the Intelligencer to friends and relatives to spread word about current events in Ames during the year. The note emphasizes keeping others informed about local happenings.

Ames

Kooser Company Announces Dinner Pattern Sale

J. B. Kooser & Co. invites shoppers to clear out dinner patterns at greatly reduced prices. Offers include a range of patterns and discounts on select sets.

J. B. Kooser & Co

Christmas Services and Community Fundraising Notes

Churches schedule Christmas tide services with Advent sermon by Rev. W J Minchin and choir by Miss Ethel Pike. A church revival led by Rev. G Augustus Jones attracts locals from Perry Iowa. Funeral of Miss Lascing reported with burial in Ontario cemetery and mention of family moves. Jeff Logan possum suppers praised as a social staple with remarks by M K Smith.

Christmas Cheer At Congregational Church Event

A Christmas tree will be lit Monday evening at the Congregational Church followed by a Christmas concert for Bible school members and friends with festive cheer for all attendees.

Congregational Church The Bible School

Congregational Church Bible School Elects New Officers

At the annual meeting of the Bible school in connection with the Congregational church, officers were elected: George M. Hultz superintendent, BE. B. Watson assistant superintendent, Roy J. Bradley secretary and treasurer. Galen Tilden requested relief after two years in the superintendency and was replaced by Hultz.

Congregational Church Bible School George M. Hultz BE. B. Watson Roy J. Bradley Galen Tilden Havin Ultz

Christmas Exercises Planned by Bible School of Christian Church

The Church of Christ with Pastor H D Williams will preach at 11 am and 7 30 pm Sunday morning theme The Tender Relation of Master and Disciple and at night The Three Christmases Bible school begins at 9 45 am with classes for all grades The Endeavor society meets at 630 pm A tree loaded with presents and a short program of recitations and music are planned for Monday evening.

H. D. Wiliams Endeavor Society Bible School of the Christian Church

First Christmas Sermon at Baptist Church Services

Walter I. Fowle leads the First Baptist Church as Sabbath school opens at 9 45 with a sermon at 11 and a 7 30 evening message titled Lessons from Bethlehem in the Manger of.

Walter I. Fowle P. U Bethlehem

Christmas Cantata at Baptist Church Seen as Giving Event

The Baptist church children present a cantata titled The Interrupted Program on Monday evening December 24. All are invited for a Christmas giving drive with contributions to the Orphan's Home in Chicago. Clothes or other articles may be left at the church this week for the Christmas box.

Children of the Baptist Church Chicago

Special prices on Fancy China sale dates

J B Kooser and Co advertises special prices on all Fancy China items for Saturday and Monday December 22 and 24, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the limited sale event.

J.B Kooser & Co

Death notice for Mary Leeeing of Marian Rebekas Lodge

Ames Iowa December 18 1906 a memorial notice from Hall of Marian Rebekas Lodge 108 laments the death of Mary Leeeing. The resolutions drape the charter in mourning for thirty days extend sympathy to the family request publication in the Intelligencer and minutes record.

Ames Iowa Marian Rebekas Lodge Mary Jessie Kooser Myna Hunter L, Zenorr

Evangelistic Conference to Be Held by Boone Story Ames Churches

The Christian churches of Boone and Story counties join Ames for an evangelistic conference on Thursday December 27 starting at 10 a.m. Rev Chas 8 Medbury of Des Moines will give the closing evening address. Other ministers include B H Coonradt Maxwell Leslie Wolfe Zearing O F Ward Boone Loren Howe Pierson and W J Miochin Ames.

Boone Story Counties Ames Chas Medbury Des Moines B. H Coonradt Maxwell Leslie Wolfe Zearing O. F. Ward Loren Howe Pierson W. J. Miochin

Midnight Mass Solemn Opening at Christmas Eve

A grand opening of the Catholic church will take place at midnight Christmas Eve with Rev. Renier officiating. High mass will be sung by a 25-voice chorus. Cramblitt's Orchestra will provide music and soloists include Mrs. Wood Miss Mabel Kingade Mr. J. R. Bradley and others. Geo Moquin directs the program.

Renier Cramblitt Wood Mabel Kingade J. R. Bradley F. R. Conaway Geo. Judiseh Geo. Moquin

Poole Matriarch Dies in Nevada After Illness

Mrs. Thomas Poole died at her home in Nevada on Monday after a long cancer illness. The funeral was held Tuesday. A daughter, Mrs. F. I. Banks, resides in Ames.

Thomas Poole Nevada Poole F. I. Banks Ames

See Shugart for coal wood and as kinds of feed

Mutual 460 Ia 144 indicates a listing for Shugart offering coal and wood as well as various kinds of animal feed. J B Kooser & Co advertises a broad selection of Christmas goods.

Shugart Mutual

Central District Medical Society Meets in Ames

The Central District Medical Society gathered in Dr. Pammel's lecture room at the college in Ames on Tuesday. Four papers were presented on appendicitis, gall bladder disease, puerperal eclampsia, and blood poison. A dinner in the Stultz dining parlor followed, with about forty members attending from various areas.

Central District Medical Society Ames Pammel E. E. Dorr A. B. Deering N. M. Whitehill E. A. Bare Stultz Boone

Felt and Warm Lined Shoes Advertised by Daniel Bros

For felt and warm lined shoes for men and women see Daniel Bros and their 6 2t man.

Daniel Bros

Winter-Born by Mr and Mrs Al Winter

Dee, 14, a daughter. KEATING-Born by Mr and Mrs J R Keating, a son.

Birth of Jesus Sermon at U B Church by Pastor Stiverson

Services at the U B church Sunday morning feature a sermon by Pastor J W Stiverson on The Birth of Jesus. Evening service presents The Wonderful Name. A male quartet of the Doggett brothers and Rev Stiverson will sing at both services.

J. W. Stiverson U. B Jesus Doggett Brothers Rev. Stiverson

Christmas Program at Friends Church Near College

The Friends Church near the college will hold a Christmas tree and a program of music on the evening of December 24. The teachers of various classes organize the program and lead the musical performances.

Friends

Revival meetings begin at Friends' church in Emporia

Reverend J. W. Elder of Emporia Kansas opened a series of revival meetings at the Friends Church starting Sunday in December. The events aim to bring congregants to renewed faith and will run through the holiday period with additional services announced.

J. W. Elder Emporia Kansas Friends

Christian Science Services Sunday Evening in Odd Fellows Hall

Christian Science services are scheduled for 7 30 Sunday evening at Odd Fellows Hall with the subject Christian Science.

Odd Fellows Hall

Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule 1906

Andrew M. Shea presides as pastor with a full day of activities on Sunday December 23 1906. Sunday school at 9 45 am led by F Cupps. evangelistic service at 11 am under Rev G Augustus Jones of Nebraska. Junior League at 3 15 pm led by Myrtle Lanning. Epworth League at 6 30 pm with Frank Perry as president. revival service at 7 30 pm led by the evangelist.

Andrew M. Shea F. Cupps G. Augustus Jones Nebraska Myrtle Lanning Epworth League Frank Perry Evangel

Funeral for Mrs. John Perry Near Crookston

Mrs. John Perry died after a brief illness at her home near Crookston Minnesota on Sunday morning December 16 from pneumonia fever. The funeral will be held in Crookston on December 19. She leaves five children and was a daughter of H. F. Woodruff of Ames.

John Perry Crookston Mina Perry H. F. Woodruff Ames

Death of Harry Koons in Ames Iowa

Harry Koons born July 17 1868 in Fairview Pennsylvania moved with family to Ames Iowa in 1883. He married Lula McGow on February 6 1895 and had three children. The Koonses lived in Kansas 1902 then returned to Ames dying December 12 after a wagon trip westward. Funeral held Friday at the Christian church with Rev H D Williams. interment in Ames Cemetery.

Harry Koons Fairview Iowa Ames Lula McGow F. E. Kooser H. D. Wiliams Ames Cemetery

Poultry Awards at Ladies Farmers Institute Show

Awards announced at the Poultry show of the Ladies Farmers Institute. Winners recognized for breeds, egg production, and display quality, with prizes presented by institute officials amid a community food and agriculture event.

The Ladies’ Farmers Institute

Barred Plymouth Rocks Show Names and Pens

Barred Plymouth Rocks show entries include first and second cockerels and hens from W. A. Taylor Mrs Chag Minkler E. F Vail J. Knudson and a federal pen under Mrs T. Sime.

First cock winners list from Fair event

The notes list 1st cock J. B. Diltz and 1st pal a8 Diltz, 1st ckl and 1st and 2nd hen G. N Foote, plus 2nd ckl and 2nd pal Mrs. Geo Carter as placing in the exhibition.

J. B. Diltz A8 Diltz G. N Foote Geo Carter

Miss Mary Leeeing Dies After Prolonged Illness

Miss Mary Leeeing died at her home on Thursday after months of illness attributed to tuberculosis of the abdomen. She was 47 years old and had been in frail health since March 1906.

Mary Leeeing

Poultry Show Awards and Winners Noted

The listing records prize results for various classes including Ist and IInd ckl Ist hen 1st and 2nd pul Ist pen D. KE Klamp and WHITE WYANDOTIES Ist and 2nd ckl Ist hen 1st and 2nd pul Ist pen awarded to Mrs. D L Lang. Mrs. E. T. Me Kim Best pair Bantams W A Taylor and Best pair ducks to Mrs T Sime.

D L. Lang E. T. Me- Kim W.A. Taylor T. Sime

Christmas Window Display Rivalry In Ames Towns

The Story County editors boast about holiday merchandise in local shops. Editors urge merchants to admire the window decorations by Tilden Bros Co The Fair Belt W J Sermons and Semmons with Klove Collins and Williams Perkins named for their artistic displays.

Story County Tilden Bros. # Co W. J. Sermons Ames Klove and Collins Tilden’s Belt Williams and Perkins

Henry L Carrell Named Secretary of Des Moines Firm

Henry L. Carrell, formerly of Ames, chosen secretary of Hastie Carrell Abstract at 219 W. 5th Street Des Moines. The firm issued a compact pamphlet on land measurement and subdivision, tax information, and tax sales suitable for vest pocket use and mailable upon request.

Henry L. Carrell Ames Hastie-Carrell Abstract Company W. Sth Des Moines

Funeral for Mrs Perry in Crookston Minnesota

H F Woodruff Mrs Jane Perry and William Perry travel to Crookston Minnesota for the Wednesday funeral of Mrs Perry daughter of Mr Woodruff She died of pneumonia after a weeklong illness She leaves five children besides her husband and other relatives

H. F. Woodruff Jane Perry William Perry Crookston Nesota Perry Woodruff

Purloined Poles Trial Over Nevada Farmer Fined

H. C. Lowery a wealthy farmer near Nevada was found guilty and fined 50 dollars for purloining telephone poles from the Nevada Mutual Telephone Co. He has appealed the decision by Justice Son who presided over the case.

H. C. Lowery Nevada Theevada Mutual Telephone Co Lowery Justicerson

Agricultural Convocation At College Feeds Hundreds

The agricultural group held its monthly convocation at the college Monday night in Margaret hall. About three hundred attendees were served coffee and doughnuts after the meeting in the old dining room.

Margaret Hall

Miss Mellor Acts as Librarian in Freed’s Absence

Miss Mellor will act as librarian during Miss Freed’s vacation in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Freed travels at her own expense, not charged to the association.

Miss Freed St. Paul Minneapolis Miss Mellor Freed Association

Church groups raise funds at Friday supper and sale

The Christian Endeavor of the Congregational church cleared 147 dollars in total with 77 dollars from their Friday night supper and 70 dollars from the Ladies' Aid society sale held the same evening.

Christian Endeavor The Congregational Church Ladies’ Aid Society

New Business Manager Named at College Agriculturist

W. H Schnaidt of the class of 1908 resigns as business manager of the Agriculturist. R. BE. Drennan, class of 1907, succeeds him as the new business manager at the college publication.

W. H Schnaidt R. BE. Drennan

Our Best Clubbing Offer In Newspapers

The Weekly MOWA STATE REGISTER and FARMER and the AMES INTELLI GENCER offer one year subscriptions for one dollar and twenty five cents each valid through January 1 1908.

Mowa State Register and Farmer Ames’ Intelligencer

The Register and Farmer Weekly Farm Magazine Ad

Advertisement copy touts The Register and Farmer as a weekly farm magazine and newspaper with 24 plus pages, regular departments, expert contributors, and many features including a high grade serial story. It promises world national and Iowa news in condensed readable form and urges prompt acceptance of the offer.

Register Fsrmer News of the World Nation Iowa

Women Inventors Put Ingenious Work To Everyday Use

A historical reflection notes women’s practical ingenuity in domestic life and beyond. It cites mothers keeping babies safe, housewives maintaining meals, and two Long Island women who used hung fish to control rose bugs on fruit trees. It also imagines future female-made machines for home use.

Long Island

Paul Jones Says He’ll Appoint Admiral If Meets Opponent Again

After John Paul Jones defeated the British Serapis in the Bonhomme voyage the English government promoted the captain as a reward for bravery. Jones heard of the promotion and vowed, If he ever meets the officer again, he will make him an admiral.

Paul Jones John Paul Jones George

Striking Coincidence and Nellie Visitor

A Chicago Tribune passage notes Mrs. Gotsum-Let recalling a newspaper story about selling a gold mine for half a million. The timing links to the arrival of a young visitor named Smoothley to see Nellie, implying a coincidental link between past news and present visits.

Gotsum—Maria Smoothley Nellie Gotsum Chicago Tribune

Living skeleton recalls circus life in Detroit interview

A Detroit Free Press interview quotes a man who says he spent most of his life in touring shows. He describes starting as the fat man, then marrying, and now living as the skeleton in a bizarre career arc.

Leck Detroit Free Press

The Retort Courteous and Miss Oldwun Dialogue

A brief exchange features Miss Oldwun declining many marriage offers while Gayboy comments on the Mature courtesy as Meggen dorfer Blatter interacts in dialogue style. The fragment reflects serialized wit and social satire in a formal tone.

It Is Queer Bon Spectator Means Welcome

A fragmentary sample from a 19th or early 20th century page hints at casual talk about someone who pays as he goes being seen as American and welcome by a spectator. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event or date context.

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Tilden Spa LACE Vege Strictily Horse Danforth Kellogg St Ladies Black Watch Laura Conaway Adams Burnett Bent F R Sale P. N. Fowler Cal Pina Indy Summer St E Street S. V. Kalsem G. E. Burton W. J. Minchin Ethel Pike Cral Ind M. K. Smith Sincerely, Andrew M. Shea W. M. Elliott Ontario Miss Lascing Bureau Junction Ilinois Colorado Virginia Augustus Jeff Logan Ames & College Road Washington Gridiron Club Sheg Church of Christ Medbury Coming New Catholic Church J. B Kooser & Co U. B. Church Friends Church Christian Science Methodist Episcopal Church Poultry Awards Nevada Institute Plymouth Rocks Pan W. A. Taylor Chag, Minkler Pal E. F Vail J. Knudson Buff Books Brahma Agricultural Convocation
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