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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1910
Page
5
Ames Iowa weekly publication announces Thursday morning issue and prepaid subscription at one dollar per year. Secretary notes and local notices may appear in upcoming pages.
M L Tesdall of Nevada seeks renomination as county recorder in Story County in the upcoming Republican primary. The filing notes Nevada January 6 1910 as the date and place.
Ole Langland of Cambridge Iowa requests Republican support for the party nomination for district court clerk of Story County in the upcoming primary. January 29 1910.
The first pipe installment for a new gas plant in Ames has arrived at Boone and will be moved to the city after land purchase. Col. Pratt’s agent Col. Pratt is negotiating franchise transfers while Col. Pratt investigates Tenney's gas machine sale. Construction starts once frost is out and ground permits.
Martha Eberhart Johnston, born September 7, 1816 in Centre County Pennsylvania, died January 31 1910 in Ames Iowa at age 94. Widow of James W Johnston she helped found Keokuk’s Westminster church and leaves eight married children, sixteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral held at Kellogg Avenue Ames then burial in Keokuk with services in the church where her husband served as deacon.
A brief line notes coats sized for ages six to fourteen priced at one dollar each. Semmons comments that the price may look like theft but insists the items are for sale.
General James Rush Lincoln received a gold watch fob from cadet officers at the college as a token of appreciation for his services. He praised the cadet body and said he prefers the visible fob to medals, noting medals are less understood outside military circles.
Lemmons announces a clean-up sale of ladies coats priced at 3.00, 5.00 and 7.50 dollars starting today inviting shoppers to come and see the values.
Nels T. Anderson born in Norway March 10 1834 came to the United States in 1865. For 30 years a merchant tailor on Ames main street, he later suffered paralysis and lived with his daughter Mrs Celia Piers on South Duff Avenue. He died January 27. He leaves two sons Andrew and Lewis and daughter Mrs Piers. Funeral held Friday at 2 pm from his residence with Rev William J Minchin officiating. interment in Ames cemetery beside his late wife.
Semmons notes fresh spring merchandise arriving daily for customers. The short update emphasizes new arrivals and ongoing inventory updates.
The Ames five defeated the Drake squad 32 to 13 in a hard fought Des Moines game Tuesday evening. Ames also beat Nebraska Wesleyan 36 to 16 yesterday in basketball. Iowa City will play here Saturday at Margaret Hall at 2 30. Benson’s prices are advertised as always cheaper with special flour prices.
Easter timing prompts measures to ease meat scarcity as observances arrive. Officials anticipate updated supply strategies and consumer guidance to address Lent dietary shifts.
Mrs. Walter Morris and Mrs. Will Dodds entertained High School teachers at Mrs. Morris home with a bob sled ride and a special supper. Miss Boatright surprised at Stayner home with a Philathea class party in her honor. St Johns Guild hosted a bobsled luncheon at the Shinns country home and welcomed three new members. Dr Elmer Kaye Smith gave a musical at Mrs Jack Watson home for the Twentieth Century club and husbands, with Mrs Clyde Williams as accompanist. Prof and Mrs Beyer hosted a dinner Monday evening.
The Caledonian Society hosted a Burns birthday celebration with a Highland flair in Ames. Mrs Gray led the ball while Mr Sloss impressed as choirmaster and performer, joined by Mr Watson as organizer. A large guest list included Major Knapp, Mr Thompson, Prof Beyer, and many others as the event featured Scottish dances, a haggis banquet, and lively readings.
The undersigned will sell at his residence in Colfax township near Ontario and Napier on Tuesday February 8 at 10 a m the 65 head of live stock 42 head of cattle 15 Shropshire sheep and farm machinery including wagons hay loader rakes binders implements and household items Free lunch served at noon Terms cash under 10 notes for over 10 at 6 percent interest from date of sale Auctioneers Col E Posegate and E C McGlinn. T D McGrath Prop.
Mrs. B. F. Carroll wife of Governor Carroll will address Ames on Monday February 28 inviting all Ames ladies to listen The Civic Improvement Society of the fourth ward plans the event with Mrs Robert Wygle hosting a meeting on Boone street Tuesday at three with a program and light refreshments Embroidery work will be welcome Miss Emily Gray hosted the Lezkim club Friday evening initiating new members The Book and Basket club meets next Wednesday with Mrs Milo Manning and Priscilla committee to arrange a dinner Neewollah Kensington tabled a birthday luncheon for Mrs Buckton with fifteen members attending Unity Club met on Duff Avenue Fortnightly card club to meet Friday evening with hosts Mrs and Mr A L Potter
Read Benson's advertisement to compare the notable prices and deals presented. The item highlights vary, with prominently listed values and terms likely appealing to bargain seekers in this period.
Miss Gladys Hultz was initiated into full membership Saturday at Miss Ada Cameron's home. Miss Loretta Harriman will be initiated tomorrow afternoon and Miss Thora Tallman is the new pledge. Mrs. W. E. Harriman visited Des Moines to see her brother George Wormley in hospital. he is improving and expects to return to Newton next week. Miss Ella Skegg ex '10 of Mar-
A dancing class will be organized tonight in Smith's Hall at 8 o'clock. Miss Ruby Tait invites all who wish to learn dancing to join. new line of dances including the Comus waltz taught. Classes will meet every Thursday night.
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