Christmas Notes and Social Whirl in Ames
Local Ames items recount visits and holiday cheer with mentions of Miss Anna Henry in Nevada, Miss Emma Movulron returning to Grinnell College, and the Dorcas Society gathering. Benign ads and humorous columns share New Year wishes, seasonal quips, and a Congregational Church snow-house program with Kris Kinkle giving candy to attendees.
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Emma MovuLron
Grinnell College
Winter
Lulu Wright
Meredith Storm King
Demont Bisbee
Jack Frost
Mary Johnson
Kris Kinkle
Snow House
Widow Mrs Anna Jones Dies After Pneumonia Illness
Notice reports the death of Mrs Anna Jones widow of A G Jones at her Ontario area home after a ten day pneumonia illness. She was 30 and confined to bed two days. Also mentions Geo E Roberts State Printer seeking re election and praises his performance.
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Anna Jones
A. G. Jones
Ontario
Worthy Lady Receives $100 Gift on Christmas Eve
A respected local woman afflicted last summer received a $100 Christmas gift from a brother. Maggie Mitchell hands over cash and books at D A Bigelow & Co where she has worked five years as an accountant, succeeded by Clara West. Mr Wilkinson issues a 16 page Grand Army Advocate holiday edition, enlarged to rival top soldier papers.
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Maggie Mitchell
D. A. Bigelow & Co
Clara West
Veterans' Dance Draws Crowd. Racket Leads to Fine
A large turnout at a Veterans' Christmas dance netted about twenty dollars for the organizers. A disturbance during the ball resulted in a $35 fine plus costs, with possible plate glass damage. The subject, who was not a member of the S of V, claimed to be in an inebriated state and questioned the source of whiskey.
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Ben Butler
The
of Veterans
Tender-Foot
Tur Io
Keiley
Liebel
Baby Call Bee
Ames
Baby Bee
Karractor
Nate Tedrow and Mate Butler Wed in Evening Nuptials
Mr Nate Tedrow and Miss Mate Butler married Thursday evening at the bride’s parents home Rev H J Everly officiating Fifty four guests attended and many valuable gifts were given The newlyweds departed the next day for Des Moines accompanied by the Butlers The Intelligencer thanks them for wedding cake and offers best wishes for their future happiness
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Nate Tedrow
Mate Butler
H. J. Everly
J. J. Butler
Fire at Ontario residence linked to theft and arson
About 9 pm Thursday the Henderson home in Ontario was burned and robbed beforehand. Mary Johnson, a girl of tender years, confessed theft and arson to Marshal Shockley and returned the property. Her father J W Johnson faces harboring stolen goods charges and trial today before Judge Henderson.
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Elias Henderson
Ontario
Will Prindle
Squire Thayer
For SALE Two Fine Graded Six Months Chester White Pigs
Two six month old Chester White bore pigs graded for sale. Inquiries may be made at this office.
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Chester White
Hearing Restored Brings Gratitude to Local Cleric
Rev. Mr. Mouton, once long deaf, suddenly regained hearing to the community’s relief. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stevens hosted a large Christmas gathering with a drama staged by local figures. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Huntington traveled home via Des Moines after a visit in Pella. The community mourns the loss of a highly respected couple, Mr. and Mrs. H.
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Frank Keigley
Des Moines
Ames
Vicinity
Mr. Mouton
J. L. Stevens
H. C. Huntington
Pella
Mrs. H
Christmas Eve by Methodists Lights Up Opera Hall
The Methodist Church arranged Opera Hall for Christmas Eve. An evergreen tree hung with gifts stood over the stage while a large crowd filled the hall. The program included choir anthem prayers songs recitations and readings from Rev Evly Miss Bartlett Miss Little Stella Bartlett and others.
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Methodist Church
Mr. Evly
Rose Bartlett
Jennie Little
Stella Bartlett
Christmas notes and local updates from Ames area
Several short items mention community events and people: Rev Niebel leading a revival at Sheffield school house. Miss Lametta Kooser recovering. the Decker couple visiting Linn Co. for Christmas. and a forecast about coal mines at John Clemens and J. C. Hutchison. The legislature is due to convene. Hon. Oley Nelson urged to consider beneficial state legislation. A humorous monument idea to replace geological ages with Monumental age appears. The Chapel Christmas tree program featured young speakers Estella McLain, Eddie Kooser, and another girl performing Willie and I. Boston reports a Constantinople romance among American missionaries Dr Graham and Miss Ella Bray, who married in Constantinople and will serve in Aintab. Miss Bray is related to Rev. Bray of Kenosha.
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Dakota
Randeau
Boone
DeTarr
Niebel
Sheffield
Lametta Kooser
John Decker
Linn Co
John Clemens
J. C. Hutchison
Oley Nelson
B. F. Adams
Marion Smith
Estella McLain
Eddie Kooser
Willie
Boston
Constantinople
Turkey
American Board
Graham
Robert Bruce
University of Michigan
Aintab
New York
Ella Bray
Mount Holyoke Seminary
Adana
Dr. Graham
Miss Bray
Mission House
American Missionary Society
William Bray
Kenosha
Wis
Duncan
Ames
Story City
H. C. Carlson
The
Review
Woodward
Iowa
Mary Wallace
J. B. van Patten
Aspinwall
Crawford Co
John Y. Smith
Ce Il
Swan
D. A. Darrow
Gilbert
Tax Intelligencer
C. J. Graves
M. W. Templeton
Webster City
Nels Jacobson
Ida County
R. M. Hunter
Rollin
Wall Lake
Mason
Minneapolis
Arcadia Lodge special communication on December 31
Arcadia Lodge 249 A F and A M invites brethren to a 3rd degree work Thursday evening December 31. M C Jones W M Gwmmn Cal Giddings Secretary. Also notice Norman and Loud dissolved with C D Norman handling accounts and claims. The INTELLIGENCER resumes weekly publication this holiday week.
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Arcadia Lodge No
M. C. Jones
W. M. Cal Giddings
Circulating Library at Bosworth's and Local Notices
Local notices list services and promotions at Bosworth's Circulating Library. A Christmas season alert highlights Sleigh Bells at W and R stores. Diamond Cook Stoves and ranges advertised at Wright and Richmond. Palace Drug Store prices on lamps urged before purchase. Pickett and Company promotes shopping deals.
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Diamond Cook
Wright & Richmond’s
Palace Drug Store
Pickett & Co
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Dorcas Society
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Story County
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the Palace Drug Store
Story Co
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