Ames Socialdom Highlights Christmas Cheer and Local News
Ames notices recount a Grace Tinsley birthday surprise hosted by Mrs J W Tinsley with Eastern Star guests. Harmony Club Christmas tree party at the Tunis home features gifts, a Stoddard guest, and prize for a clever rhyme reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tinsley
Miss Grace Tinsley
Miss Tinsley
The
Eastern Star
Harmony Club
Tunis
Grace
Lillian Storms
Ethel Underwood
Emma Orton
Margaret Longshore
Laura Chapter
O. BE. S
Ethel Cessna
Tinsley
J. H. Williams
Katherine van Epps
Miss Celia Clemensen Plans Turin and Chicago Visit
Miss Celia Clemensen departs for Turin Iowa for a week then travels to Chicago staying until mid February before returning to Ames for the spring millinery opening. In Chicago she will work in a wholesale house to prepare for the season. her Ames store will close during her absence. Mr George Winsley of Hannibal Missouri and Mr Vernon Tinsley of Des Moines are mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Street
Ella Hopkins
Oskaloosa
Nevada
J. ¥. Luke
Gilberta
Hampton
F. M. Tunis
Fred Tunis
Pittsburg
Mabel Clark
Faith
Oberlin
U. S. Alderman
Ed. Klove
Myrtle Lanning
Chicago
Celia Clemensen
Turin
Iowa
Ames
Miss Clemensen
George “‘Winsley
Hannibal
Vernon Tinsley
Des
Iowa Preacher Elected Unanimously to California Church
The Rev. Dr. O H L Mason leaves Boone for Long Beach California after unanimous election to lead a $200000 Presbyterian church of about 1000 members. The contract allows him to preach temperance. The Intelligencer praises his strong leadership and wishes continued good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. L. Mason
Boone
Long Beach
California
Presbyterian Church
Mason
Dr. Mason
Iowa
Intelligencer
Milford and Grant Community Notes on Local Deaths and Visits
The community mourns James Montgomery a former Milford resident who died at his Ames home last Thursday. Several friends attended his funeral in Ames Saturday. Various residents share visits and illnesses, travels to Des Moines, and holiday gatherings across Milford Ames Gilbert and nearby farms as family and friends recount outings and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Montgomery
Ames
Montgomerys
Milford
Des Moines
J. F. Warren
Grandma Evans
J. A. Bateman
Isabel
Lottie Davis
George Chapman
Fernald
Hardcastle
Levi Bailey
Jerry Jackson
Glasgow
Kentucky
C. E. Lyon
Frank Worsing
M. A. Lyon
Lewis Heintz
Minnie
Chenoah
Ilinois
Richaner
Story City
Frank Frey
Isabel Warren
Gilbert
Will Warren
Frank Bateman
Ralph
Deaths. James Montgomery
James Montgomery born May 11, 1857 in Simcoe Canada died in Ames Friday night December 17. He lived as a Methodist member and married February 13, 1881 to Amanda Scott. Survived by wife and children, parents, two brothers, two sisters. Funeral Saturday at eleven at the Methodist church Ames. Interment Ames cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Montgomery
Simcoe
Canada
Ames
Methodist Church
Amanda Scott
Andrew Scott
Alexander Montgomery
William
Edward
Jewell
Iowa
Libby Montgomery
J. C. Smith
Nevada
Acquaintance Sale Marks First Anniversary Promotion
A retailer announces an Acquaintance Sale to celebrate one year in business. Shoppers may receive free furnishings with purchases of suits or overcoats ranging from $15 to $30, with higher value bundles for larger buys. All goods are described as new and cash only with no credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Cafe
Onondaga Street
C. F. Beeler
W. B. Drake
Beeler
Drake
R. I. Krouskup
Aurora
Krouskup
Mable Blood
Cleveland
Ohio
Iowa
Death of Ames figure James Montgomery
James Montgomery died from paralysis after a stroke on Friday night at eleven. Former city street commissioner, he served as janitor at the Methodist church. Funeral services were held Saturday at eleven in the church with Odd Fellows honor, and tributes by Rev Crissman and Rev Elliott reflecting on his character and home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Montgomry
Montgomery
Methodist Church
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
James Montgomery
Crissman
Ames
Ben
Belgium
A. M. Elliott
Marks Concerning the Life of His Departed Friend
A brief note reflects on the life of a departed friend, recalling shared experiences and the enduring influence of their companionship. The passage offers a somber, respectful remembrance framed by personal anecdotes.
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Marks
Thanks for kindness at time of our loved one’s death
Extend appreciation for help from friends and neighbors and for flowers sent. Signed by Mrs. James Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Montgomery and children, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Scott and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Montgomery
Alexander Montgomery
Andrew Scott
Eastern Star election and Masonic lodge officers vote
Onondage street appears uneven. Eastern Star selects officers next Thursday evening. Masonic lodge holds officer election tonight. Encourage participation to please others and avoid disappointing friends. Remember to plan gifts, watch for tissue paper trees, popcorn, and candies and ensure fire extinguishers are procured in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onondage Street
Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Pottee Buys Dakota Farm Plans Spring Move
O E Pottee has purchased a farm in Dakota and will move with his family to take possession in the spring. Friends southwest of Ames expect a swift return and are not taking the departure seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Pottee
Dakota
Ames
Iowa Egg Crop Valued At Over Ten Million Last Year
Iowa produced an egg crop valued at 10,016,606 dollars in the previous year. The figure reflects strong demand and market prices for poultry products in the state. No other major producers or organizations are listed in the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
City of Ames Notice on Onondaga Street Curbing Assessments
City Council of Ames prepares a plot and schedule for curb construction costs on Onondaga Street from Duff Avenue to Grand Avenue and related segments. The plan lists property owners, lots, and amounts to be assessed, on file with the City Clerk. Objections to assessments or prior proceedings may be filed within twenty days after first publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ari Iona
Onondaga Street
Duff Avenue
Grand Avenue
Onon Street
Story Street
Douglass Avenue
Kee Avenue
Fragmentary public notice of errors and waiver wording
Readable bits indicate a public notice about counting errors or irregularities with a clerk, stating waivers for any such issues. It mentions a date of first publication as the sixteenth of a month, with a coded reference 4 34-2t.
City Council Notice of Street Improvement Assessments
Notice announces assessments for cement street construction from Onon 8 Avenue to Burnett Avenue and related streets in Iowa city. It lists parcels and owners to be assessed and requires objections within twenty days, filed with the City Clerk. First publication December 16.
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Peace On
Earth
Merry Christies
Cupid
Bemis
Grace Toomis
Osborne
Kansas
Douglass
Bryant-Wallice Wedding
Glendora Bryant
Roland S. Wallice
Wallice
Missouri Pacific R. R
St. Louis
W. C. Bryant
Lorena Popejoy
Eastern Star Evening
Bakers
Ben Nowlan
EB. D. Baker
Montana
State College
John Gosling
Kansas City
Young Woman’s Christian Association
Alice Dynes Feuling
I. C. O. F. Hall
Milford and Grant
the House of
Story County
G. E. Burton & CO
G, E. Burton & Company
Alowa
Onon 8
Burnett Avenue
Ononodaga 8
Douglase Avenue
Odaga Street
Eel Avenue
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