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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
5
Short classified item seeks a worker to remove slop frame lunch room clutter at a location on 46 11 Harold F Clemmers property. Music with dances and parties offered. terms and date available via Mutual Telephone 318.
The West Ames W C T U ladies will host an oyster supper on Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Tuttle located south of the campus.
Easter arrives a week earlier than last year prompting shoppers to prepare gear while avoiding stocking Easter eggs at this time.
Captain Chas Hamilton has been appointed collector for the Commercial Club and will soon visit members to collect dues and offer membership to nonmembers.
The post office will close Monday from 10 30 a m to 6 00 p m. City carriers will make only the first morning delivery. No rural routes operate. The department observes Washingtons birthday.
The Osteopaths of the 7th district plan a gathering in Ames on Saturday February 27. Delegates will attend and an engaging program is set, with Dr. Frances Stewart delivering the welcome address.
Four gold watches and a small amount of money were taken from the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house late Thursday night. The thief entered through an open door and appeared to know the layout. No suspect has been located.
The Freed school house four and a half miles southwest of Ames burned to the ground Tuesday night with the cause unknown. The fire occurred after school hours when the teacher left the stove safe and locked the door. Suspicion points to two men who returned from Boone Tuesday night allegedly under the influence of liquor.
T C Miller arrived in Ames on February 17 1876 after moving from Des Moines and taking a job as a fireman for the Ames and Des Moines narrow gauge railroad. He decided he would like to own the place and plans to move back after his current three week vacation. He and Mrs Miller are visiting friends in town.
Ms W Allen of Iowa State College places seventh in the state oratorical contest held in March with her talk on Conservation of the Natural Resources. Eight colleges compete: Des Moines College Morningside Iowa Wesleyan Coe Drake Penn College Iowa State College and Upper Iowa University.
Advertisement urges readers to consult a physician for hair loss and questions if unusual health factors intervene. It promotes Ayer’s Hair Vigor made by C. Ayer & Co in Lovell Massachusetts.
Frank J Graves died at his Ames home on Tuesday February 16 from heart failure. He was living healthfully and had no prior illness. He was business partners with J A Campbell in real estate and was a valued community figure with a devoted family. Graves was born July 24 1870 on a nearby farm and married Anna E Taylor February 18 1891. He leaves three sons and two brothers, with funeral services at 2 30 pm at his home conducted by Rev A M Shea and Arcadia Lodge handling graveside rites.
Ames Iowa February 13 1909 a Commercial Club meeting expands the hotel committee to include city citizens and listed members led by Galen Tilden chair with Dr Niles J B Kooser and others. A later committee meeting reported substantial progress in stock subscriptions.
In district court Judge Wright granted the divorce sought by Mrs. Carol L. Meeker from Prof. W. H. Meeker. She receives custody of the two children and is awarded $95 per month for her and the children's support.
The Daily Register and Leader offers new readers a subscription for one dollar through June 10 1909. This limited time offer invites readers to secure the paper at a special price.
The piece frames Lent from Shrove Tuesday to Easter Sunday April 19, urging sacrifice and reflection. It contrasts Catholic and Protestant practices, notes observances in Masonic lodges, and cites biblical guidance urging moral improvement during the season. It includes a Watts hymn fragment.
Warner Johnson, pastor. Sunday school at 10 a m led by Rev O L Wilson. Special sermon to children at 11 a m. Parents urged to bring children. Y P C U at 6 30 p m. Union temperance meeting at M E church at 7 30 p m with Rev Barber of Des Moines.
Church of Christ invites worshipers with Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Arnold for supervision and preaching at 11 a m on the Tragedy of the Ages. Evening service canceled for a temperance mass meeting at the M E church.
Andrew M. Shea, pastor conducts morning Sunday School at 9 45 with Prof. R C Barrett superintendent. Sermon at 11 and Epworth League at 6 50 on The Conditions of Our Discipleship led by Ethel Dodds and Bess Meather. Union Temperance Rally at 7 39 with Dr Barber addressing the Anti Galoon League.
Dr. O. H. Cessna as chaplain announces Rev. Mr. Batton of Chicago University will deliver his second address this term at the college chapel.
St. Cecilia’s Church under Pastor Francis C. Renier announces Mass at 1:30 and Ash Wednesday services at 8:00 in the morning.
All Ames churches unite for a temperance service at the M E church Sunday night led by Rev. Barber president of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League of Des Moines He aims to press for stronger prohibitory legislation and praises Barber as a forcible speaker urging local support.
Discontinued shoe business clears remaining stock with reduced prices across categories. Gentlemen gun metal shoes drop to 1.25 to 2.39 for higher end models. boys and misses styles follow, ladies dress shoes at 2.46, rubbers and artics also reduced. Red ticket prices highlight savings at W. A. Perrys.
Mrs. Sarah Shelden of Rockford and her daughter visit as marriages are announced including Art Ball and Rena Beckwith. Col E G Pratt of Chicago visits after the death of cousin Frank Graves. Kappa Zeta hosts friends while Jennie Williams gives a shower for Miss Young. Frank Kooser and wife celebrate 18th wedding anniversary. Hilbert Jonker, Hardin county farm supervisor, buys Cupps property east of the park and plans to move to Ames.
Perry's completes sale as bargain prices on shoes and rubbers headline the clearance. Local shoppers rush to grab remaining stock before end of event.
Tickets for the Gypsy Queen musical are on sale at Groves' Grocery for 25 and 15 cents, with admission priced similarly.
A man with limited vision fails to spot his creditors and runs into debt, missing timely opportunities to dodge his financial obligations.
Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Raynor marked their sixty third anniversary with a surprise St. John’s Guild party. Guests gave sixty three carnations while a daughter Mrs. Sisson and husband from Clinton and others attended. The Rays were early Ames residents and first proprietors of the hotel now called the Ames hotel.
An advertising claim urges readers to take DeWitts Little Early Risers gentle easy pleasant liver pills sold by C A Gambie and promoting a simple remedy.
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