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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
5
Precinct primary caucuses set for March 5. First county convention on March 7. First state convention on March 14. Primary elections for all parties on June 2. National Convention slated for Chicago on June 16. Second county convention on June 20.
The Slater News reports the old custom of charivaring resurfaced last week with two weddings drawing sizeable charivari crowds, reviving a local practice of noisy celebration and marching.
The journal asserts that any store that advertises more or better than a competitor for a year will secure the rival’s business and prestige, or at least a large share of it.
Merle Templeton 08 completes college work and leaves February 15 to become principal of Kemmerer public schools in Wyoming.
Lew Ashland died instantly after a fall from a fodder load near Huxley. He served as Slater's first postmaster and was 44 years old. His wife, then in California, returned home for the funeral.
Mr. C. B. Latham and family will relocate to a farm near Fort Collins Colorado after Miss Mabel graduates from high school in June. They expect to leave Ames later this summer.
The Cambridge Lutheran church has built several sheds to protect horses from cold winds and summer heat. The Cambridge Leader calls it an act of mercy toward the animals and notes the shelters improve their welfare.
Professors Ford and Okey moved their office furniture from the new Engineering hall Monday. The old building will become the Hydraulic laboratory.
Darner was reinstated after paying dues in the Darner vs Brotherhood of Yeomen case. The trial occurred in the first week of the term amid bitter contention over factional splits within the brotherhood.
A vintage advert promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm as a remedy for rheumatism. It claims one application relieves pain and many have been permanently cured. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from Loughran Bauer and Joel E Cagwin.
The Lutheran church overflowed Sunday as the Huxley choir of 28 voices performed The Nazarene, directed by Mr. Feroe. The audience praised the performance and fund collection supported church expenses. The event featured soloists and a full chorus with members from Huxley and nearby towns, and a special Interurban car carried eighty three attendees.
The Church of Christ and caecee Church announce services on Sexagesima Sunday. Bible School at 9 45 with J E B Arnold as superintendent. Morning and evening sermons with themes on the missionary cause and world wide peace. Choir led by Professor Bell promises good music.
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin says four doses of DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills have done more than any other medicine. He continues taking them seeking a perfect cure. Sold by C A Gamble.
Edwin Patterson hosts a Friday Armory show featuring a playful Wizard of Wall Street musical with fifteen upbeat numbers. Highlights include Tipperary Nora, an Irish finale, the Indian number, Bus ter Brown, School Days, Polly, the Rube song, a male trio, and a Dutch boy chorus. Olive Daye directs a bright chorus with new costumes and tuneful music.
Pine salve carbolized acts as a poultice drawing out inflammation and poison. Used for chapped hands lips cuts and burns. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
J. W. Stiverson, pastor, announces regular services at usual hours. A Washington birthday social will be held at the parsonage Saturday under the auspices of the United Presbyterian church.
Christian Science services held at 7 30 P M in Odd Fellows Hall with a reading room open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 30 to 6 P M at 618 Douglass Avenue.
Walter I. Fowle, pastor leads Bible School at 9 45 and sermon at 11 00. Junior Union at 8 00 and BY PU Missionary meeting at 6 30 led by Frank Copeland. Gospel service at 7 30 with special music including a solo by Clarence Compton and the topic Look out for Number One.
The College Chapel program Sunday morning will feature F. F. Faville of Storm Lake as speaker. Faville, a 1898 college graduate, serves as the U. S. District Attorney for northern Iowa and will address students and faculty.
St. Cecilia's Catholic Church announces Mass next Sunday at 10 30 a m led by Pastor F C Renier. Sunday school class A begins at 10 00 a m and class B at 11 30 a m.
Miss Florence Secor will lead the Y W C A meeting Sunday with the topic Matters of World Wide Interest. The event promises discussion on global affairs and the association's role.
An old advertisement claims a cough spreads through the body causing aches and constipation. It promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup which supposedly acts on the bowels to drive the cold out, contains no opiates, is pleasant to take, and is recommended for children, sold by Cc A Gamble.
A crowded roster of visits and travel includes Mrs. Paxton in Boone, Miss Genevieve Drier in Scranton, Miss Laird with Des Moines kin, and Miss Gnam of Carroll hosting Miss Leone Kings. Several weddings, library duties, and family greetings span Des Moines, Indianola, Traer, Webster City, Waterloo, and Boone with dates scattered across Thursday to Sunday.
Mrs Hamilton is improving while Mr Hamilton lags. Prof Bonus and Miss McFadden of Simpson Conservatory visited Miss Pardee for chapel music. Miss L Zenorr spent a week with aunt Mrs Alfred then left for Chicago millinery stock. Tom Selby, from Selby South Dakota, visited his sister in Ames and travels to South Dakota ranch. Dr Bare and wife, ex-residents of Ames, depart for a westward tour via Mexico and California to San Francisco.
The PBO meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening was indefinitely postponed due to the blizzard. The library program will be held Monday afternoon at Mrs. McKay’s home.
A birth notice reports the son born on Tuesday February 15 to Prof. and Mrs. H G Bell.
Samantha and Josiah will appear at the Midway this Friday and Saturday evenings this week.
Advertises Kodol For Dyspepsia as a natural digestant made of vegetable acids and natural digestives. Claims each dose digests over 8 000 grains of food and provides prompt relief from stomach discomfort. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
Messrs Earl Grant Simon and Phillip Cassedy of Ohi Phi's California visit Alpha Tau Omega house guest Mr Williams. Williams is a Chi Phi but resides with Alpha Tau Omegas in this arrangements.
Advertisement notes a 30 days treatment for rheumatism backache and kidney trouble at $1.00 with a single nightly dose. Claims merit and urges purchase from C. A. Gamble.
Barnett Browhard of Story county died at home in Cole on Monday morning at age 59 years 11 months and 21 days. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday morning conducted by Rev J S Boreman. He had lived in Story county for most of his life.
Lillian Sargeant reports the death of a relative, with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark being called to Boone following the news.
The Boone News-Republican reports the death of Lillian Sargeant at age 17 in Boone after a July illness from heart trouble. She was born in Ames and was active in First M E church and Queen Esther Circle. Funeral held Tuesday. burial at East Linwood cemetery. Also noted is the death of Feb 5 in Basin Wyoming of Shull, formerly of Boone and Ames, aged 41, a barber by trade with survivors including a Boone mother and two sons.
William Shull born July 18 1866 Oneco Illinois long based in Boone dies February 6 in Basin Wyoming. His brother Low Shull brings the body home and the funeral is held February 9 at his mother’s house with Rev C E B Tingley officiating. Surviving family includes wife Anna L Stillwell and two sons Leon 13 and Bernice both residents of Ames.
William Watson twenty year old nephew of Mrs A Gray died at his aunt's West Boone Street residence. He had a brother in college who hoped the Ames climate would help his health but the disease advanced too far. The funeral was held at 2:30 Sunday at the Congregation church and he was buried in Ames Cemetery.
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