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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
5
The notice states Mercury will be an evening star starting this evening. Jupiter has been an evening star since January 29 and remains so until August 17. Venus continues as an evening star until July 5.
The Story County Farmers Institute will hold a meeting at Nevada on February 25 26 and 27. A splendid program has been prepared to attract farmers from across the county.
The Armory hosts a major production of Montana with four carpenters and two electricians handling the mammoth stage effort. Dolly Varden the Morgan mare headlines with three onstage appearances and a dramatic scene featuring a burning fuse and a bursting mine shaft. Harry Carey author and star, a Princeton graduate, conceived the play after studying Montana while recovering from illness.
On rural routes, carriers study the golden rule and stock stamps to speed mail service. Patrons place pennies in fruit jar tops to help carriers handle change, giving carriers more time on their routes and less frost on fingers. The cups on mail boxes become cups of happiness, and the best friend is the patron who licks his own stamps.
Sunday services to be held at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall with subject Christian Science reading room open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 30 to 5 00 p m at 618 Douglass avenue in Ames.
Professor Bell has recovered enough to resume duties at the college. During illness he directed the Congregational choir from his home and planned each Sunday’s musical program, acting as a stimulus to Ames musical life.
The University ended relations with Ames after Willetts played beyond the season limits. Now Ames reports Iowa City's own Knowlton is guilty of the same breach. Iowa City expels Knowlton for switching, in a harsh verdict likened to a Russian punishment.
A pamphlet describes cough and cold symptoms and promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a non opiate remedy that acts on the bowels to drive the cold out. It is recommended for children and sold by C. A. Gamble.
Andrew M. Shea pastor presides with regular services at the rink. Sunday school at 9 45 am led by F M Capps. Morning sermon at 11 00 am and Epworth League at 6 30 pm. Evening sermon at 7 30 pm by Rev Frank Perry in the morning and the pastor in the evening. Special music and all invited.
H. D. Williams, pastor, calls Bible school at 9 45 a m and Y P C B E at 6 30 p m. He will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with themes Apos tolic Missions and Is Your Bank Safe.
J W Stiverson pastor schedules Sunday school at 10 with Mrs Dixon superintendent. Sermon at 11. Junior service at 2 30 p m. Preaching at Evergreen at 3 p m. Senior society at 6 30 p m. Preaching at 7 30 p m by Elder George Miller. A business meeting is planned in Ames Friday evening February 14.
The notice lists Walter I. Fowle as pastor with 9:45 a.m. Bible School 11 a.m. sermon How to Obtain the Prize 3 p.m. Junior Union 6:30 p.m. B Y P U and 7:80 p.m. Gospel service Walking Advertisements with special music.
College Chapel announces Dr. Parkhurst of Chicago will speak at Sunday morning services. He recalls his Chautauqua talent from a year ago and will be the featured chapel speaker.
Miss Elva Foreman is to speak before the Y W C A Sunday afternoon at four o'clock in Alumni hall.
An expert notes that listing property publicly accelerates sales and helps buyers learn market conditions. The statement emphasizes visibility and timing as key factors for faster transactions.
The column lists various Ames items: Prof Bennett sick days, Frank Kooser in Cambridge, Poland China sale Monday, Rev Frank Peray visiting Ames, Dr Tilden dentistry in Odd Fellow Temple, 424 Merrill Manning back to school after illness, Dagwins Drug soap sale, Judge G. Lee closed Eldora court now in Hampton, W. R Hazelton I. S. O. 05 now in Chicago, Mr Ufford in Ames off duty as Colorado gold miner, Frank Curtiss to Des Moines for The Spring Chicken, three premiums with cash for four pounds coffee at Kooser's, Dan Capps family at Arlington hotel, Emporium of Music Limerick II contest, Prof Schmidt missing classes sick, Relief Corps Midway next week, N. Fowler and G. W. O'Brien at Masonic council in Marshalltown, Truman Manning absent with mumps, R. L. Cooper I. B. O. alias Our stopped in Ames en route to Dodge, C. B. Latham sells fuel and feed to Holdredge, move to farm near Ontario, Holdredge to take possession March 1.
Letter writer argues city must provide pure ice at affordable prices to prevent disease and aid poor residents. He cites costs to produce ice cheaply, proposes a 15 cent per 100 pounds rate, delivery by teamsters, and compares to municipal water. Mentions P C Compton J J Grove at county merchants event and local booster clubs.
John Clemens born November 1 1826 near Belfast Ireland lived in Illinois gold fields California Ireland Iowa and Zenorsville before coal mining. He died January 27 1908 at age 81 after a long illness. Four children were born to his wife Eleanor McClement. oldest son a railroad engineer was killed January 14 1907 in Oklahoma. He joined the M E Church in 1867.
Mrs John Clemens and family express deep thanks to all who offered kindness during the illness and death of their husband and father.
Arthur C Reynolds of Story county Iowa born Oct 30 1891 died Feb 5 1908 age 16 8 5 funeral held at Ontario church Friday at two o clock conducted by Rev A M Shea he leaves a father mother and two sisters Florence and Iris and many friends.
Miss Florence Herman, a well known figure in Ames, died Tuesday at her Des Moines home from heart failure. Friends in Ames express sorrow over her untimely death.
Will J. Hayner reports his wife suffered persistent coughs for years with sleepless nights. After trying remedies unsuccessfully, she took Chamberlains Cough Remedy in November and, after three doses, the cough disappeared and has not returned. Sold by Loughran Bauer and Joel Be Cagwin.
A plea that if every Ames merchant spent at least one hour daily on advertising, the city could become one of Iowa’s leading trade centers, highlighting the impact of local promotion on economic growth.
A broad list of residents and visitors appears, with A Lippert visiting Mrs. Fred Miss Boyd of the high school ill with grip, Mrs. Austin of Chicago visiting daughter Florence Manning, and several travels and illnesses noted among Ames families. Dr Hibbard to depart abroad in June for six months. Miss Zumwalt fills Kooser store bookkeeper post. Edna Prime of Arapahoe guest of Aunt Miss Freed. Mrs Mead ill at Northwestern Ave. Several relatives travel from Nevada, Bagley, Cedar Rapids, and Sibley to Ames for weddings, visits, and funerals. A baby dies of bronchial pneumonia after a Pittsburgh trip, and Miss Lillian Sargent's condition worsens in Boone as relatives visit.
The Priscilla club marked its tenth anniversary with a Friday evening dinner at Alumni hall in the new Cafe. Eighty nine members dined on a five course meal served by Miss Walls as college songs were sung. Mrs Barrett announced a short history of the club by president Mrs Beardshear, followed by Miss Jacobs reading and a shadow pantomime.
Pinesalve Carbolized acts like a poultice draws out inflammation and poison for chapped hands lips cuts burns. Sold by Cc A Gamble.
The press across many cities praises the play Montana and its company. Harry D. Carey excels in the title role of Jim Graham. Virginia Anderson, formerly with Ida Conquest and Maud Adams, shines as Flo Harper in Montana.
Pleasant little pills called DeWitt's Little Barly Risers are easy to take and sold by C. A. Gamble.
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