New Year Facts Timelines From Ames History
A chronological list highlights events linked to January dates from American history. It notes emancipation, famous births like Paul Revere, flag usage by Washington, battles at Murfreesboro and Galveston, spec ie payments, Iowa legislators born on January dates, Port Arthur, naval actions, and notable deaths and marriages spanning 1735 to 1908.
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America
Paul Revere
George Washington
Cambridge
Mass
Murfreesboro
United States
Galveston
John H. Darrah
Chariton
Iowa
Illinois
Philo M. Jewell
Decorah
Jewell
Notable Iowa figures born on January 7
The record notes Jan 7 birthdays for John H. Kelley of Altoona born 1872 in Ohio, Samuel A. Flay born 1852 in Penn, and Bion S. Henry born 1859 in Brooklyn Iowa. Kelley and Flay are linked to succession by Fred H. Hunter and Habbe S. Boomgaarden respectively. Henry is identified as a Des Moines furniture manufacturer.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Territory of
Missouri
Isaac Newton
Theodore Thomas the Great
Huntsville
U. S
Willison W. Morrow
Ohio
Ames
Arthur B. Thomas
Forest Grove
Oregon
Alice Cain
Cottage Hotel
John H. Kelley
Altoona
Fred H. Hunter
Ankeny
Samuel A. Flay
Penn
Habbe S. Boomgaarden
Bion S. Henry
Brooklyn
HAPPENINGS TEN YEARS AGO IN AMES I O O F AND EVENTS
Highlights from The Intelligencer recapping late 1898 into 1899 in Ames. The I O O F camp organized December 30 1898 with sixteen initiates from Boone and Des Moines. church plans, marriages including Clarence Hunter and Minnie Matthews. a kerosene tragedy December 31 1898. local society notes like a P E O branch organized January 8 1898 and a mothers’ meeting led by Lydia C. Tilden.
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Intelligencer
Boone
Des Moines
H. M. Templeton
L. H. Bingham
L. C. Tilden
James Hutchison
Stanton
Curtiss
Clarence Hunter
Minnie Matthews
James Miller
South Ames
Ames P. E. O
R Robert Cairns
Pammel
Hultz
G. W. Rogers
Doc” West
Nellie Taylor
Dallas City
Ill
West
Ames
Fort Madison
Congregational Church
Lydia C. Tilden
Albert D. Cramblett
Phoebe Ashton
Smith
Revere House
Cramer
McLain
Hale
Chamberlain
Morris
Bowers
Lanning
Sexton
van Chamberlain
Frank Morris
Deserter Frank Dvorack Faces New Jail Term
Ft. Dodge man Frank Dvorack is jailed in Nevada on a wife desertion charge. The case follows a prior Webster county trial and a supreme court reversal that his duty to his Ames family justified indicting here. He sought divorce in Webster county but effort unclear. Trial expected at January term.
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Frank Dvorack
Ft. Dodge
Nevada
Wright
Dvorack
Webster County
Perry touts best 10 cent granite ware values
W. A. Perry proclaims having the best values in 10 cent granite ware ever shown, highlighting exceptional pricing and selection.
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W. A. Perry
New Year’s Calls Abandoned After Death Of Buell Tilden
Following the death of Buell Tilden the planned New Year’s receptions are canceled. The Des Moines Register offers subscribers full annual access through the Iowa legislature session to April 15, 1909 for one dollar. Subscribe with the publisher.
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Buell Tilden
Des Moines Register and Leader
Iowa
Pes Moines Register and Leader
Daily Register and Leader
Register and Leader
Register and Leader Company
Des Moines
Towa
Go without good clothes, if you must borrow to get them
The saying advises prioritizing proper attire by borrowing only if necessary, suggesting frugality in purchase decisions and practical readiness.
Ames Ministers Invite Citizens to Start the New Year Right
The first Sunday of the year in Ames features church services at 9 45 Sunday School 11 and 7 30 PM with 6 30 PM Young Peoples meetings. Week of prayer events run Monday through Friday at local churches led by named pastors with topics on gratitude unity rulers missions education and family life.
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Ames
Ames Churches
Young Peoples Societies
Edwin Rex
Christian Church
R. C. Barrett
Congregational Church
William Temby
Baptist Church
Elmer Doggatt
Foreign Missions
U. B. Church
Grove
Sunday Services at J. T. Houser Church
Pastor J. T. Houser announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m followed by preaching at 11 a m with sermon Evidence of Gods Mercy. A people s meeting at 6 30 p m appeals to the young. Evening service at 7 30 p m with sermon An Over ruling Providence. All are welcome.
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J. T. Houser
Minchin to Fill Pulpit in Pastor's Absence
William J. Minchin will preach in the morning in the pastor's absence and will also deliver the evening sermon. Rev. C BE Lynde of Des Moines will supply the pulpit in the morning.
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William J. Minchin
Rev. C. BE. Lynde
Des Moines
Mr. Minchin
Invitation to Methodist church service and communion
The notice lists Methodist Episcopal Church with Pastor Andrew M. Shea inviting members to Holy Communion and reception at 11 a m and a 7 30 pm service. It states souls are welcome and calls attention to the purpose of the gathering.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew M. Shea
Sermon by Minister W. J. Fowle At Church Service
The pastor delivers a morning sermon at eleven, followed by an evening sermon titled A New era.
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W. J. Fowle
Service in Odd Fellows Hall Sunday Morning
Services in the Odd Fellows hall Sunday morning at 10 45 with the subject God taking for the topic. The gathering aims to welcome attendees and offer a brief sermon and reflection.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Gilbert Dedication Sunday at New Congregational Church
The Congregational Society of Gilbert will dedicate its new church next Sunday with services led by Rev. A. J. Naly and assisted by Rev. W. J. Minchin Ames Rev. E. C. Moulton Des Moines and Rev. T. O. Douglas Grinnell The 30 by 40 foot building replaces the 1882 church destroyed by lightning It includes a basement with a kitchen and an assembly or Sunday school room and cost about $5 000
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Congregational Society At
Gilbert
Congregational Church Society of
A. J. Naly
W. J. Minchin
Ames
E. C. Moulton
Des Moines
T. O. Douglas
Grinnell
Annual Meeting of Church of Christ Observed in 1909
The Church of Christ holds its annual meeting Wednesday evening January 6 1909 with a family reunion and free supper for ladies from 6 to 7 p m. A program follows including reports from all church departments. All members are urged to attend and participate in the fellowship.
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Diciples of Christ
William J. Dawson to Speak at Ames Chautauqua
Dr William J Dawson preacher evangelist critic novelist lecturer will give a instructive address at the Ames Chautauqua session His broad achievements include a six week evangelistic tour totalling seventy thousand listeners and notable works on modern English literature and church life
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William J. Dawson
Ames Chautauqua
Dr. Dawson
Hillis
America
Dr. Dawson Comes Addressing the Assembly
Ants who desire a thoughtful eloquent address will look forward to Dr. Dawson's coming. He adds distinct intellectual and literary tone to the entire assembly.
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Dr. Dawson
Perry's Adds Ten Cent Counter Feature for Two Months
A special feature runs for the next two months at Perry's offering a ten cent counter item. The promotion emphasizes value for shoppers and draws attention to the store's new display.
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Perry’s
Nelson Taylor Hale Reaches 92 in Ames Area
Nelson Taylor Hale, living four miles northeast of Ames, celebrated his ninety second birthday on Thursday December 17. He remains remarkably fit with only minor ankle and foot trouble that has since healed, and he stands as straight as his sons and grandsons.
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Nelson Taylor Hale
Hearty
Nelson Taylor
Ames
Taylor
Perry's Five and Ten Cent Counter Sale Pitch
A brief promotional note invites shoppers to find bargains at Perry's on the five and ten cent counter. The teaser promises savings by choosing items priced at five or ten cents.
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Perry’s
Greeks Celebrate Two Days Welcome New Year Abroad
A wide survey of New Year celebrations among Greeks and other peoples abroad contrasts two Greek New Year days with the traditional January first, detailing religious contrasts, family customs, and the special Greek pudding. It notes Greek festivities in Chicago and the aim to build a Greek school, with two New Year holidays noted as the greatest national events.
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Greece
Chicago
Athens
Landlady Questions Pie Taste as Border Refuses
The landlady asks what is wrong with the pie while the border refuses to eat, saying it isn’t fit for a pig and he won’t eat it.
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M. C. Conaway
Augustus Caesar Dodge
Ste. Genevieve
Burlington
Port Arthur
Elliott T. Baird
North English
New York
George W. Tilton
Deep River
Charles W. Hackler
Fort Dodge
Mr. Hackler
Princeton
Benedict Arnold
Norwich
Conn
Martin Luther
Albert B. Storms
Miss Whitcomb
Ann Arbor
Lr. Storms
Pilgrim Mary
Sagasta
Spain
Emma Abbott
Salt Lake City
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
Boston
Washington
Senator Harlan
Lincoln
Fox Lapwig
Joan of Arc
Henry Dunn
Miles
Millard Fillmore
Middle Creek
Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage
Smith & Son
Sumner Chance
Milo Manning
Dudley Arrasmith
Ava
Douglas County
Major Rich
D. A. Kent
C. H. Lies
Congregational Sunday School
Elsie St. John
D. B. Bisbee
Church of Christ
Christian Science
Chautauqua
England
Henry
Ames, Ia
Douglas Avenue
Mutual
Lowa 301
C & MM
Barker & Company
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