Marriages Hidden From Friends Bring Ames Couple Together
Alvah F Hill and Abe Miller of Folletts were secretly married in Sanders Montana with only two families aware. Hill, a Town State College junior in mechanical engineering, and Abe, once a local schoolteacher, now start their home life on Burnett Avenue in Ames while both families keep the union quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvah F. Hill
Clinton
Ames
Alvah
Abe Miller
Folletts
Alvah’s
Remon
Miller
Pearl VanDuzer Weds Bert France In Ames Home Wedding
The VanDuzer home west of Ames hosted a wedding for Miss Pearl VanDuzer and Bert France of Moville Iowa with seventy five guests. Rev Crissman officiated as the couple exchanged rings carried in a lily. A four course luncheon followed. The couple departed for Des Moines by Interurban after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanDuzer
Ames
Miss Pearl
W. H. VanDuzer
Bert France
Moville
Iowa
Dr. Crissman
Francis Meeker
Calvin Ringgenberg
Carl Ringgenberg
Daisy Johnson
Cora Richardson
Alma Ross
Myrtle Hubbard
Cora Cox
Florence Holm
Des Moines
Josy
A. M. VanDuzer
Chas. VanDuzer
John VanDuzer
Menlo
A. J. Meeker
Floyd Meeker
Dysart
Roscoe Meeker
Buckingham
H. M. Gast
R. Gast
Davenport
Blanche Bretrich
Ruth Deming
LaVerne, Minn
Oscar Olson
Story City
Paid in Full at Opera House Tuesday January 3
Coming attractions announce Paid in Full at the Armory Tuesday January 3. The United Play Company brings a Broadway quality cast of exceptional talent, promising a performance identical to New York and Chicago runs that drew wide audiences and critical praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Ameri
United Play Company
New York
Chicago
Louis V. DeFoa
New York World
Broadway
Metropolis
the Armory
Iowa Land Prices Jump at Red Oak Area Farm Sale
Iowa land values rose as Frank Iddins purchased the 196 acre Danlinger farm northeast of Red Oak for 205 dollars per acre, marking a fresh banner price in Montgomery County farmland last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Montgomery County
Frank Iddins
Cal Danlinger
Red Oak
Lockwood Morrison Wedding Ties Nevada and Colorado
Miss Claire Lockwood of Nevada married G. W. Morrison of Littleton Colorado at the bride's parents home on December 20. Rev Dr Hunter presided with about twenty relatives present including four Hawkeye fraternity members. The couple planned a Chicago trip after a wedding supper and Morrison recently worked for Leyner Engineering Works in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Lockwood
Nevada
G. W. Morrison
Littleton
Colorado
A. L. Lockwood
Dr. Hunter
Presbyterian Church
Hawkeye Fraternity
Morrison
Chicago
Miss Vita Mae Freed and Floyd Zenor Wed at Home Ceremony
Miss Vita Mae Freed and Floyd Zenor united in marriage on Wednesday December 21 at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Mr. Mander of the Ontario Christian church with Mendelssohn’s wedding march played and sixty relatives present. Afterward a four course luncheon was served and the couple departed for Hastings and Lincoln before returning to a farm west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vita Mae Freed
Floyd Zenor
P. Freed
Mendelssohn
Kittie Baughman
Mander
Ontario Christian Church
Neva Freed
Hastings
Lincoln
Nebraska
Town
Couple wed in Des Moines before settling in Ames
Mr. George Christofferson and Miss Mabel Ogle were united in marriage in Des Moines on Saturday. They stayed in the city visiting Miss Ogle's mother and returned to Ames Monday. Miss Ogle is related to Mr. John Ogle and has worked at Mr. Peter Christofferson's for nearly a year. They will live with the Christoffersons this coming year and host a wedding reception at the Christofferson home Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Christofferson
Mabel Ogle
Des Moines
Miss Ogle
Ames
John Ogle
Peter Christofferson
Christofferson
Miss Hazel Martin and J C Austin Wed in St. Joseph
Thursday Miss Hazel Martin of Boone and Mr. J C Austin of St. Joseph Missouri visited the county clerk and Rev H F Ritz then presented a Christmas gift to Mrs W H Burwell that proved to be their marriage certificate They plan to be at home in St Joseph after January 10 with Mrs Austin noted as a well known former Ames resident and admired young woman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Martin
Boone
J. C. Austin
St. Joseph
Missouri
H. F. Ritz
W. H. Burwell
Verna Ervin and Frank Cave Connected by 08 Class Ties
Miss Verna Ervin and Mr. Frank Cave, both members of the 08 class, are noted for their continued ties within their alumni circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Ervin
Frank Cave
Bonnie Woodward Marries in Atlantic Ceremony
Miss Bonnie Woodward wed last week at Atlantic. Mr. Schworm, a 1909 I. S. C. graduate in mechanical engineering, has worked in Pittsburg and earned a government post in the Philippine Islands, with plans to sail in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Woodward
Atlantic
Schworm
I. 8
S. C
Pittsburg
Phillipine Islands
Deaths and farm trust tale mix in Ames column
Obituary notes George W Akin formerly of Illinois and Iowa who died in Brookfield Missouri at age 59 and lists his widow Emma and eight children. The piece also recalls Henry Wallace aiding a 19th century barbed wire patent fight against a trust in Des Moines and an Iowa farmer's fence precedent that helped defeat the monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
Fred W. Beckman
Human Life
Forcce
Barbed Wire Trust
West
Wallace
War Avenue
Des Moines
Tha
Coussains
teeBreer
United States
Albert K. Huénida
Iowa
Obituary of Sarah Keeler Mills in Nevada and Ames area
Sarah Keeler Mills died December 26 1910 at her Ames area home aged 73 years 3 months 3 days after a long life as a teacher in county schools and a Baptist church worker Born September 1837 in Ogden New York she married Chauncey Mills in 1864 at Lima Indiana and had three children The service was held at Mills Schoolhouse with Rev Walter J Fowle and burial in Nevada cemetery Survivors include husband two daughters Mattie and Bert both of Ames and a brother in Love land Colorado Local real estate transfers are listed following the obituary entry with several deeds recorded in Ames and nearby areas Includes attendees from Traer Des Moines and Laverne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kin
George W Akin
J. C
Melecem
Ft Tv
Indiana
Deav
R. L. Morris
Ames
Iowa
Laswell County
Illinois
Emma Zumwalt
Christian Church
Missouri
Brookfield
Emma Akin
Effie Keltner
R. C. Akin
John Akin
Sumner
Grace Fall
Jordan
Ytowa
L. EB. Akin
Seattle
Washington
Bertha Morris
Anna Clark
Bernice Akin
George W. Akin
Sarah Keeler
Ogden
Munro County
New York
Benjamin
Hannah Keeler
Loveland
Colo
Chauncey W. Mills
Lima
Ind
Mattie
Bert
Baptist Church
Nevada
Mills Schools
Walter J. Fowle
Ames Baptist Church
Mills
Navada
Walter Wilson
Traer
Wilson
Turner
Des Moines
Mike McCarthy
Laverne
Death Notice of Mrs Charlotte M White in Ames
Charlotte M Rogers born November 16 1857 in La Salle County Illinois died Christmas Eve at her Ames home. She left seven children Mary H D A Byers Walter A Ross Harry Narsa and others. Service led by Rev George Crissman at the home with interment in Grand Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte M. Rogers
la Salle County
Ill
Ames
Ottawa
Abner B. White
Burington
Ver
Paton
Iowa
Grand Junction
Mary H
Orange City
D. A. Byers
Des Moines
Walter A
Logan
Ross
Harry
Narsa
Trade Morals The G22 Offer Advertise to Reach All
An ad pitch asserts that selling to some people for long periods is possible while promising broad reach. The message urges regular advertising to contact all of the people at all times.
Milk Delivery in Salisbury South Africa Shifts from Natives to Carts
Dairymen in Salisbury shift from native warehousing to milk delivery by carts and boys on bicycles. Previously natives carried 18 bottles in canvas holders due to horse sickness and inexperience with horses. The change reflects evolving transport methods while canvas carriers remain worn by cyclists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Salisbury
Soth Africa
Wide World Magazine
Blessed Oliver Plunkett Primate of Ireland Executed
Oliver Plunkett, the primate of Ireland, was executed at Tyburn on July 1 1681 for high treason after arrest in 1679 on charges of conspiracy to import French forces to Ireland and to fund a 70 000 man armed rebellion. Principal witnesses were disreputable priests he had suspended, and his head remains at a convent in Drogheda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Plunkett
Ireland
Tyburn
National Portrait Gallery
Trafalgar Square
Drogheda
Fishing by Electricity Described in Trade Journal
A novel method uses a trolley wire between Franklin and Columbus Indiana to deliver electric current into White River. Fishes within the current are stunned and collected with scoop nets. The trolley company and Indiana fish and game warden aim to stop the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Review
Western Electrician
Franklin
Columbus
Ind
White River
Trolley Company
Indiana Fish and Game Warden
Hasty Acts and Cigar End Anecdote Highlight Luck and Caution
A light exchange contrasts quick impulsive actions with the regret of later consequences. Lucky asserts he never acted hastily and Sunnycuss jokes about misusing a cigar end, showing a humorous take on caution and missteps.
Christmas News and Social Roundup From Ames Area
Numerous local families celebrate Christmas visiting relatives in Ames Carroll Iowa Nevada Iowa and Oklahoma Jubilant updates include the Wakefield Klein and Cleghorn homes Mrs Mary Wright’s recovery and weddings and other holiday travel notes Also Canadian visitors Mr and Mrs Oleson from Arcola and Bruce South Dakota share plans to visit Oleson relatives and return to Canada first since moving six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Oleson
Arcola
Canada
Bruce
South Dakota
The Reason. A tense exchange over a baby inquiry
A terse dialogue fragment features a question about making a fuss over a baby and an inquiry into money owed. The lines imply a confrontation centered on an infant and a debt, with implied personal stakes.
Ames Proves to Be a Prime Market for Local Sales
Local commerce shows Ames as a favorable venue for selling products with strong buyer interest and active storefront activity across multiple sectors. Tiny businesses report steady foot traffic and favorable margins in the current season.
Card of Thanks to Kind Friends
We extend our thanks to all friends who helped and comforted us during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Geo. Akin and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Akin
Sorrenson and Sorrenson Firm Discontinues January 1
Notice states the firm of Sorrenson & Sorrenson will close January 1 and asks all indebted parties to settle by January 15. The business will be continued by C. Sorrenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorrenson
Local Figures Attend Family Dinner and Visit
Mrs. Oscar Johnson hosted a family dinner Saturday. Ernest Chance spent the holidays with his mother. Mrs. Noah Swanson and Miss Fannie Epperson of Ames visited over the weekend at the parental home. John M. Wells, county surveyor, was in town on business last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thomas and children were also mentioned in the social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Johnson
Ernest Chance
Noah Swanson
Fannie Epperson
Ames
John M. Wells
Ben Thomas
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Royal
Miller-Hill
Sanders
Montana
Ergin
J. C. Pratt
Billings
Cave
Helena
France
Lockwood-Morrison
Zenor
Ogle-Christofferson
Martin Austin
Ervin Cave
Woodward-Schworm
Mrs. Chauncy Mills
Marshall Hanson
Henry Jacobs
Ernestina Smith
A J
Josie B. Corbin
Husb
H M Adams
Duff's
Ad Ames
John M Porter
William Arthur Porter Sr
William Porter Sr
Nancy E Linn
Hugh T Smith
Melvia Garland
Kelley
Melvina
Garland and
Hush
George E Starr
I L Stevens
E T Kooser
North Ames
J L Stevens
Candace A
Carrell A Richardson
N. Ames
Theo H Lande
H Berhow
Huxley
Offalgood
Sunnycuss
Smith
Dren
John Oswaldt
J. B. Kooser
Elizabeth
H. C. Wakefield
Walter M. Michaelson
Ben Robinson
Carroll
E. C. Robinson
Mark Bishop
Nina
P. W. Bishop
Fincham Home
Mary Wright
Ethel Canady
Kamrar
Frank Carmoundy
Mary Dvoreck
Hazel
Roscoe
N. B. Gretsinger
Lennie Musland
Tilden
C. A. Jenks
Lawrence
M. A. Cleghorn
Cleghorn
Mr. Jenks
Sam Allan
Bess
Ira Doods
Earl
Moneta
Charles Wilson
Maude Robison
Maude
Isabelle Musland
Isabelle
Woodard
Dallas County
Georgia Conard
Ella
Clarinda
Mrs
Thayer
Oklahoma
Miss Ella
Gilbert
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