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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
5
Rev. Andrew M. Shea gives the Lincoln address Friday afternoon at 2:30 in Gilbert. The event honors Abraham Lincoln with a formal speech and community attendance.
Banks will close Friday from 10 30 a m to 1 p m on account of the Lincoln Centennial.
President A. B. Storms will deliver the principal address Friday evening in Des Moines for Plymouth Congregational Church as part of Lincoln Day ceremonies organized by the G. A. R. This visit highlights the civic event with the featured speaker leading the program.
No college sessions Friday to honor the centennial birth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln. Professors and students will join city ceremonies at the Methodist church at 10 30 a m.
A Tuesday morning fire alarm at 7 80 caused town excitement due to high winds. A fire at the Van Epps home on College Street near Hoggatt Avenue damaged the roof around the chimney but the fire department acted quickly to save the building and contents.
The Intelligencer offers its sincere congratulations. The Benjamin Brothers have made a wonderful success of their publication. The Journal is newsy bright and attractive.
Steve and Joe Hill, leading Iowa printers, met Tuesday with Watkins Manufacturing in Ames to arrange purchase of a paper punch device. Watkins has developed a new machine for this purpose long pursued by eastern manufacturers. The Hill brothers run the mechanical department of the state printing office at Des Moines.
Mr M A Manning presents As Told in the Hills a full blooded Indian girl Princess Wah ta Waso with a strong cast touring Des Moines Omaha Milwaukee Chicago Tickets offered at Bosworth drug store with a ladies free ticket and a 50 cent reserved seat sale begins at 12 noon February 12 first come first served while supplies last
A discreet motto echoed by contemporaries of Christopher Marlowe, noting his line “Love me little, love me long” as a refrain repeated by his circle in quieter circles. The quotation reflects Renaissance attitudes toward affection and public persona.
The Book and Basket club elected officers led by President Hultz and Secretary Smith. Priscilla club hosted a seven course dinner with progressive seating and rival college song factions led by Professors Thompson. Millionaire club held an informal dance at Smith's hall. D A R program postponed due to a blizzard. Beach class entertained at Prof and Mrs Beach home. West Ames W C T U oyster supper planned for February 14. A notable Sunday assembly featured Miss Davis discussing India and Mohammadan women. Mrs Viola Glidden’s marriage to Fred Thomas announced with relocation to California. Northwestern Glee Club to perform in Des Moines next Monday with tickets 35 and 50 cents.
Des Moines author Mrs. Ella H. Durley presents My Soldier Lady a collection of letters tied to the Lady of the Decoration in a wholesome Des Moines Ames life tale. The book, published by C. M. Clark Publishing Co., Boston, blends romance and missionary life with a brisk federation club perspective.
Men’s and boys’ shoes priced at 1.09 and 1.50 dollars per pair are cut to 1.00 dollars in a sale. Shoppers find reduced men’s and children’s footwear with limited stock and time to claim bargains.
Our Embroidery Sale proves a great event with the finest showing of embroideries Ames has seen. Many pieces remain though best patterns are going fast, including Hamberg and Swiss insertions, nainsook sets, and matching bands priced from 9c to 2.50 per yard.
All special prices advertised last week on Muslins, Sheetings Long Cloths, Linens, and Muslin Underwear will prevail for the coming week. Some lots are low so buy early to secure best values. 50 New Work and Fancy Dress Skirts and a fine assortment of Silk Petticoats from New York this week.
In district court Judge Lee overruled a motion for a new trial and imposed sentences. L. J. Tjernagel received three years in the Ft Madison penitentiary for embezzlement with a $2000 appeal bond. Ray Barnharv got up to five years in the Amosa reformatory for stealing $40 under indeterminate law. Judge Wright then took up the equity docket for the week.
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