High School Contest and Local Notices In Ames
Local notes from Ames Iowa report a February 21 declamatory home contest at the opera house to select a delegate to the North district contest. Other items include society events, church socials, and community updates on residents, schools, and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Tilden
Mar
Opera House
W. H. Smith
East Ames
Spencer
Kansas
Soa
Eldorapril
Chicago
Ames
Bosworth
The Hottest Coon in Dixie at the Opera House
The Hottest Coon in Dixie promises high class colored comic opera with original music and a talented company. Prima donna Neagle G Hawkins and comedian Rob A Kelly headline a production praised for its chorus and lively, lavish humor at the opera house next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
United States
Neagle G. Hawkins
Rob A. Kelly
Hopper
Daniels
Wilson Opera House
Local social notes and visits headline
Mrs Conard and family move near the hardware store. Totten returns from Cambridge after a week away. Brighthill lecture draws a large audience Tuesday evening. Rebekahs supper earns 3300 with praise. Will Totten visits Nevada. Kibbee ships a carload of cattle. Parl McFarland and wife visit Wall Lake and his brother. Forty bid farewell to A Fortune. Harrison in Chicago. Goo Stitten visiting Marshall home. Amy Wright visiting Kate in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bingman
Kingsfisher
Bingman
Richmond
Des Moines
Henry Fox
Nebraska
Conard
Totten
Cambridge
Brighthill
Rebekah
Will Totten
Nevada
Kibbee
Parl McFarland
Wall Lake
Wm. Harrison
Chicago
Goo Stitten
Marshall Home
Amy Wright
Kate
Obituary: Mary Lusk Wilson 1848 1920 Gilbert Iowa
Mary Lusk Wilson died Monday January 28 after a two day illness. Born in Ohio in 1848 she moved to Til Stevenson County Illinois then to Story County Iowa where she lived the remainder of her life. She married Frank Wilson September 22 1867 and leaves a husband and one daughter. A Congregational church member for seventeen years she died as a devout Christian with a large church attendance at funeral led by Rev Duntén.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lusk Wilson
Jesus
Gilbert and Vicinity
Congregational Church
Wilson
Ohio
Stevenson Co
Til
Frank Wilson
Story County
Iowa
Duntén
Public Sale Notice at Rural Farm Auction Near Ames
The undersigned will sell at his residence 314 miles east of Ames and 4% miles west of Nevada road on Thursday February 28 starting at 1 00 pm. Property includes 5 head of horses 30 head of cattle 50 hogs and farm machinery. Terms: cash for sums 5 or less and for larger amounts one year at 7 percent with 2 percent discount for cash. OO. W. Murs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Nevada Road
OO. W. Murs
Night operator killed by fast mail in Ames
M H Moore a night operator at the east Ames block station was instantly killed when struck by the fast mail at ten o clock Monday morning. The coroner’s inquest found the death resulted from train No 15. Moore’s parents live in Rockwell City and the body was shipped to Jolly Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Moore
East Ames
Moore
Mills
McCalisburg
F. T. McLain
M. K. Smith
George Judison
Hoge
Mott
The
Fast Mail
Marshal Ricketts
Agent Marshall
Hogan
Rockwell City
Iowa
Jolly
Ames
Grant Siding
Boone district missionary campaign dates set for February
The Boone district Methodist drive begins late February with eight conventions across adjoining charges. Convention No 2 meets at Ames on Wednesday February 27 including Ames Nevada Cole and Gilbert Station. Delegates urged from each appointment and the public invited to attend the day’s program of sermons devotional segments and missionary discussions led by named pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone District
Methodist Church
Ames
Nevada
Cole
Gilbert Station
H.P Dudley
J. Chitty
Frank Uaidnei
J. L. Baxter
J. F. Baker
W. T. Smith
P. E
Jacob Featley
Freedmen’s Aid Society
Frank Caldwell
HH. P. Dudley
League
Sabbath School
Missionary Society
Church
Minstrel Show Friday Night Features Dancers Topsy and Turvy Lightfoot
Up-to-date skirt dancers Topsy and Turvy Lightfoot headline the Friday night minstrel show with lively routines. The duo performances promise spirited entertainment and local crowd appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsy
Turvy Lightfoot
Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Swank
The Swanks thank friends and neighbors for support during Gail's illness and death. They also thank the choir and those who sent flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail
W. H. Swank
Iowa Central offers excursion tickets to Texas points
On February 18 and 19 the Iowa Central Bay will sell round trip excursion tickets to Beaumont Port Arthur Galveston Fort Worth and Lake Charles at less than one fare. A special train leaves Kansas City February 19 at 11:00 for Beaumont and other points. Call or write Geo. Batty G P. T. A. Marshalltown Iowa for details.
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Iowa Central Ba Y
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Galveston
Fort Worth
Texas
Lake Charles
Kansas City
Lowa Central
Batty
Marshalltown
Towa
Wanrep-A girl to do light house work apply at once
The notice announces a light house work job for a girl with immediate application to Mrs. J. E. Jupex on South Kellogg Street, and mentions a forthcoming phone contact. It lists L. L. May's nursery stock, David Hills, Elgin J., Evergreen ornamental stock, and M. K. Brumaain as included names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
L. L. May
David Hills
Elgin J
Evergreen
M. K. Brumaain
Special Assessment Notice to Taxpayers Ames Iowa
Notice to taxpayers states a City Clerk file a plat and schedule for storm sewer costs on Onondaga and Clark streets north to Pearl street. Objections must be in writing by February 28 1901. Council to consider objections March 4 at the Electric Light plant office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Clerk
Ames
Onondaga Street
Clark Street
Pearl Street
Beulah Bingham Plans College After Reader Tour Return
Miss Beulah Bingham returns from a winter tour with a ladies quartette where she performed as reader. She expects to attend college this coming winter.
Curtain rises promptly at 8 15 Friday night
Everyone is urged to be in seats early as the curtain goes up at 8 15 Friday night prompting quick seating and start.
Christian Church Service schedule and sermon topics
James R. McIntire, Pastor, announces services at 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Sunday topics include False Security from Isaiah 28 14 17 and How can I Know that I am a Christian.
Notable Church Schedule for Cons L Baxter
Congregation led by Cons L Baxter holds Sunday School at 10:00 a m with preaching at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m. Epworth League gathers at 6:30 p m and prayer meeting occurs each Wednesday at 7:80 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cons. L. Baxter
Epworth League
Congregational Church Service Times Noted
Ouas H Seccombe is pastor with Sunday school from 10 to 11 and 7 30 p m. Evening church hour at 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting held at 7 30 p m each Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouas. H. Seccombe
Baptist Church Leaders Named In Parish Notice
J. K. E Wett serves as pastor at Baptist Church and S. M. Wilcox is rector of St. John s Parish in the parish announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's Parish
S. M. Wilcox
U B Church Services and Meetings Timetable
Pastor G O Porter preaches at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m each Sabbath. Young people meet at 6:30 p m, juniors at 2:00 p m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7:30 p m.
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G. O. Porter
Young Peoples
Tilden and Loughran's Line Beats Them All
A line from Tilden and Loughran tops the field in fine stationery, beating rival suppliers in a competitive comparison for quality and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden & & Loughran
Pneumonia Cured by Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy
The article asserts pneumonia stems from a cold or grip and claims timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia. It notes extensive use during La Grippe epidemics with all reported recoveries and none becoming pneumonia, and states the remedy has a worldwide reputation and is sold by all druggists.
Cloth Hair Hand and Tooth Brushes at Titpex LOUGHRAN
An advertised assortment of cloths hair tools and toothbrushes is offered at Titpex and LOUGHRAN. The item list highlights practical grooming supplies available to shoppers at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titpex & Loughran
Gloriana Dokstader Stars in Put On De Golden Robe
Gloriana Dokstader headlines New York Success production Put On De Golden Robe at Opera House on February 15. The star delivers a celebrated performance in a period style show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloriana Dokstader
New York
Opera House
Ninety Cents for White Rose Flour Sack
A short line notes a price of ninety cents for a sack of White Rose flour sold by J. W. Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Adams
Wheat 0 breakfast plea cited by Letts shop
A brief note requests Wheat 0 as a breakfast option at Letts store, signaling a demand for English wheat product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Banner Salve Praised For Pile Relief And Cure
Piles of people testify to Banner Salve’s merit in curing piles. It provides immediate relief and quick cure, claiming 80 healing with the product.
How to Cure the Grip
Remain quietly at home and take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as directed for a quick recovery. The remedy counteracts the grip's tendency to develop pneumonia, the serious danger. Among tens of thousands who have used it, not one case failed to recover. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Tilden and Loughan Offer Toilet Articles and Perfume Line
Tilden and Loughan present a refined line of toilet articles and perfumes. The collection highlights quality grooming products and fragrant essentials aimed at daily personal care.
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Tilden & Loughan
Ames Cemetery Association prepares minstrel show
The Ames Cemetery Association with Misses Daisy and Lillian Hall organizes a ladies minstrel for public benefit. A full audience is hoped at the Opera House on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Cemetery Association
Daisy
Lillian Hall
Opera House
Wood sale near Boone features horses cattle and farm tools
Mrs Z A Wood will sell at her residence three miles south of Boone on Wednesday February 27 starting at noon. Four head of horses thirty five head of high grade cattle farm machinery and other articles will be offered with free lunch on the grounds. T J Kegley of Ames also sells at the same location under the same terms ten head thoroughbred Poland China sows bred to famous boars with pedigrees and certificates provided day of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Z. A. Wood
T. J. Kegley
Ames
Poland
China
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J. ©. Enfield
Ontario
Sarah E. Hunter
P. E. O. Society
Reppy
Opera
Buty
Meredith
Sutton & Meirs
Zearing
Washingon
St ’S Church
Hot Springs
J. E. Davis
Davis
Marshally
Bros. É& Dear
B. Hollingsworth
Story City
Hame
Center School House
Yeager
Des
Andrew Scott
Hunter
Scott
Nungene Williams
Booneaturday
Teachers Association
Vincent
Chicago University
O’shea
Madison
Wisconsin
Helen McFarland Evans
Fred W. Garretson
Ritle
OC. H. Cook
Sioux
Garretson
McCarthy
Mr Fox
Omaha
May
B. A. Knudson
Odell
Illinois
M. E. Church
Asa Vandermast
Oxal Anderson
Champion Lodge No. 150K
N. J. Spencer
J. Jacobs
Zenor
J. W. Onstott
Mechanicsville
Daughters of Pocahontas
Chistian Endeavor
G. W. Gerard
Webb City
Missouri
G. L. McKay
Minneapolis
Enterprise
Burton Richardson
Isaac Stevens
Parkhill
Kistler
Mabel Scott
Bertha Apland
Slater News
Church of St. John’s
Cyril Benton Sheppard
A. Sheppard
San Diego
Cal
Sheppard
Maude Keeney
Albert Anderson
South Ames
Jesse Vanscoy
Anderson
Story County Teacher’s Association
F. E. Hanson, Co
Roswell Munsell
Christian Church
Mexico
H. E. Atwood
Esterville
G. Lee
Benton Davis
Ethel Hamilton
Sadie Lanning
Mabel Cupps
Olsen
Conrad Olsen
Keokuk
Dr. McClintock
First Presbyterian Church
Burlington
Mr. Garretson
J. L. Garretson
Salem
Harry J. Reeves
A. Fortunes
Texas Excursions
J. E. Jupex
Kellogg St
Bell
Ga. Grppines
Tilden Bros
J. K. E.wett
U. B. Church
J. A. Lambert
Rachel, N. C
Foley
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