Ames Daily Notes Local Socials and Visits
Ames Cor Watchman reports on visits and events including Mrs H Gilbert illness Mrs Frank Allen joining husband in Empire City Col Dr Grey visiting from Rhodes Miss Marie Chambers Des Moines Beardshear home visits and Frank Watters Grand Junction in Ames Miss Minnie Smythe and Lee Zenor guests at Ames two year old Carter Rice dies interment at home John Nearness family moving to Texas whist club hosted by F H Munn Mrs J L Stevens Olive Stevens reception for 150 friends and more local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Watters
Grand Junction
Ames
Lee Zenor
Carter Rice
John Nearness
Texas
F. C. DeWolf
Rolfe
Iowa
C. E. Taylor
J L. Stevens
Olive
Boone Republican
John Kintzley
Edith Foster
Jerry Orr
Redfield
Omaha
Mr. Orr
The
Aermotor Co
Miss Foster
Frank Shockly
Winterset
Story City
Graduation Day for the High School Class of 98
Seventeen graduates will receive diplomas in the opera house at 8 p.m. The largest class yet, the program includes the Ames Orchestra, multiple orations, declamations, vocal and piano performances, and a class history. Notable pieces include Shakespeare and The Merchant of Venice readings.
Return From California Visit By Mr and Mrs Bacon
Mr and Mrs J M Bacon returned from Pomona California where they visited their daughter Mrs W H Pierce last July. They described the trip as enjoyable though they would prefer part time residency. They brought back self gathered fruit and noted California prices and living costs including a $1200 house with an acre of fruit ground. Mr Bacon praised the climate but cited lack of fruit market and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bacon
Pomona
California
W. H. Pierce
Bacon
Marie Bell Opera Co to Present La Mascotte at Opera House
The Marie Bell Opera Co. performs La Mascotte at the opera house on Thursday evening February 24. Lead tenor Edgar Seamans, formerly with the Andrews Opera Co., stars as Pippo with notable solo work and a noted sweet voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Bell Opera .O
Old Andrews Co
L. C. Tilden
Ole Bouge
Des Moines
Chicago
Ottumwa
Marie Bell Opera Company
la Mascotte
Opera House
The
Marie Bell Opera Co
Church Notes at Ames Memorial M E Church
The Ames Memorial M E church received twenty seven into full fellowship last Sunday morning. Eighteen of the number were baptized. Five others were received on probation. The church reports its best financial condition and its largest membership ever. Special patriotic services are planned at the Baptist church for Washington's Birthday with an address on Washington the peerless patriot. Services will be held in the Methodist church each evening this week except Friday for the new members. No Friday service due to the High School graduation exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomer
Des Moines
Woman’s Christian Board of Missions
Christian Church
Ontario
W. B. Ellwell
Ashland
Nebraska
T. OC. Miller
Kelley
Nevada
Advan
Ames Memorial M. E
The
Baptist Church
Washington
Methodist Church
Nevada man Burgess set for auditor race
J. Q. Burgess from Nevada is the sole candidate for auditor, with strong local support and current deputy qualifications noted. Mr and Mrs C. E. Albrook of Eldora were seen in the city en route to Ames on business, reported by the Marshalltown Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Burgess
Nevada
Auditor’s Office
County Service
C. E. Albrook
Eldora
Ames
Marshalltown
The Maine Battleship Explosion Near Havana
The United States battleship Maine blew up in Havana harbor last Tuesday night about ten. Of 360 crewmen, 96 are accounted for, with 258 missing or dead. Two explosions likely occurred, one in the central magazine, as rescue ships aided. Captain Sigsbee was reportedly on deck during the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Havana
Victoria
Mens
Sigsbee
Farming Institute Advised on Crop Diversity and Stock
The Farmers Institute notes emphasize growing a single grain variety, cross breeding for improvement, sowing early oats, and using dry plots with varied fruit. Talks cover animal breeding economics, dairy versus beef, fertilizer needs, and the role of reading and Chautauqua in rural life, plus pest control and sheep farming insights.
Valentines Social at Methodist Church Hosts Fun Night
The Ladies Aid Society held a Valentine social at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Fowler with a five to eight supper and a game creating matching valentines. Prizes went to Miss McGuire and Mr Hunter. booby prize to Mrs M J Jones and F T McLain. The program featured music recitations duets and mandolin club performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
the Methodist Church
Frank Fowler
Miss McGuire
New Market Meat Market Opens With Auction of Quality Meats
New Market's McDaniel and Rich opened a new meat market Tuesday night. The shop features second hand fixtures polished and oak finished, a marble topped counter, new papered walls, and linoleum. They offer inspected, tender meats and seek customer patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDaniel & Rich Proprietors
Local Moves Resume as Residents Plan Relocations
On The Move reports Henry Wilkinson moving today into the W H Fitchpatrick property on the north side while D J Bishop and family plan to move to Nevada on March 1. Other residents, including R J Phillips, Geo Foster, Jim Robb, Seward Mabie, and Mr Osborn, announce moves to towns, farms, or new properties in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilkinson
W. H. Fitchpatrick
D. J. Bishop
Nevada
Mr. Bishop
R. J. Phillips
Summit Mines
Boone
Geo. Foster
Algona
Leecing
Jim
Robb
Seward Mabie
Osborn
Mr. Osborn
Clover Seed For Sale And Local Accident Report
Clover seed offered for sale by Swank and White's with sample available. Mrs. James Brown, living three miles south of Story City, suffered a serious accident while driving to town when a cutter overturned after a runner went off the graded road. She sustained a broken wrist and a sprained arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Story City
Brown
Impressive piano offered at maker price for quick sale
A seller advertises a first class piano with fine case and tone at manufacturer’s price, urging prompt action to secure the immense bargain before the sale ends in a few days. Additionally an ad promotes One Minute Cough Cure from Judisch Bros for whooping cough and bronchial ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Carpenter
Ames
Accounts Payable Notices From Des Moines and Ames
All accounts on our books are due and payable by cash a note at once. Dr Perkins of Des Moines, the dentist, will visit Ames Tuesday Feb 22 at West Hotel for one day only. The balance washer can be procured at the factory at Ames. There are accounts we desire to settle before invoicing time at Adams Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss
McCaskey
Kegley
Copestake
Tirlpen Bros. & Co
Dr. Perkins
Des Moines
Ames
West Hotel
Northwestern
M’r’a. Co
Adams Bros
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the Intelligencer
Hudson Bros. Pus
Uishers
Frank Allen
Empire City, Col
Dr. Grey
Rhodes
Dr. Niles
the Books and Basket Club
Rob McCarthy
Afernoon
Marie Chambers
Beardshear
A. S. Davis
Perry, Iowa
Minnie Smythe
F.H. Munn
Whist Club
Flave West
J. Q. Williams
Ogden
Williams
Margaret Rockwell
Culbertson
Julia Wentch
University of Chicago
Miss Corbett
Linn Morris
Blair
P. O’brien
Woman’s Missionary Society
Home Missionary
E. H. Niles
Blacksburg
W. B. Niles
Mr. Niles
Agricultural College
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College
Rev. Williams
Illiams
H. E. Emery
Powesheik County
Story County
Ames Orchestra
Thomas Verdi
Il Trova
Leland
Ginodies Miller
Arthur G. Sutton Geatien
Leora B
National Progress
Thyra Melinda A
Our
National Guard
A. Graham
Damon and
Pythias
Myrtle M. Queal
Evangeline
Ette Luama Strattan
Brown Thrush
Dudley Buck Hunter
Mozart
Margaret Beaumont Stanton
Ethel Lynn Underwood
Laura Maud Morris
Johnstown
Agnes AU
Alicia Jeanette Bigelow
Church Notes
the Farmer's Institute
Atkinson
Graves
J. J. Mitchel
Prairie City
Midland Chautauqua Assembly
Chautauqua
Douglass
Seaboard
Osborne
T. J. Kegley
Frank Curtiss
Valentine Social
Clover Seed
Swank & White's
W. P. Grovar
Judisch Bros
J. B
S.S. Paxton
E. A. Kegley
Cedar Rapids
Alaska
Canter Bros. & Herman’s
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