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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
5
Notices list advertisers deadlines and a lengthy rundown of social visits travels and events in Ames Iowa. Names include Prof Woodcox Mr Wallace Mrs Elliott Miss Hoffman Capt Greeley and many others with mentions of travels to Des Moines Boone Carroll Des Moines and Chicago. Community updates cover marriages births illnesses church events school openings and military post activities.
The Ames Commercial Club elected G Lee as president J J Grove first vice president Jesse Campbell second vice president Parley Sheldon M Hemtreet and F H Munn to the executive committee They approved a banquet at the opera house on the first Friday night in February with members and wives invited Dr Beardshear to inform Iowa legislators the club stands ready to host a banquet as convenient Rev Charles Lyman Nye begins revival meetings at the Methodist church nightly at 7 30 with a list of sermons for the week And an auction sale at Tilden Bros Co draws patrons The Nevada school officers meeting February 8 will discuss texts teachers and library laws with Supt L B Carlisle urging attendance and officers to elect a strong committee to boost educational conditions.
Sunday evening the 8 S. A. Hoon residence in Jewell Junction caught fire from a match carried by a little girl. The fire destroyed bed covers. quick fire company work limited damage to about 250 dollars, insured partially.
In Ames on Friday evening January 10 at 7 30 pm a beginner class for music study will organize. Vocal music including voice culture chorus work and sight reading will be taught. Fee one dollar for ten nights books charts and tablets provided free. C A Woodcox notes the program aims to be thorough amid warm January weather discussion follows Iowa residents praise warm climate.
The Cockleburr Clubb plans a Clover Club gathering at Judy Tilden’s home on January 14. An unfinished pencil invitation notes a self-funded, homey feast despite a strained treasury and invites all Clovers to attend.
The Des Moines Leader marks seven years under its current management, credited with a complete modernization. It remains the oldest daily in the state with a nation-wide reputation as a leading western journal.
Ed Silliman takes seat alongside Rex as a Nevada Board of Supervisors member in session. Rex received an elegant office chair from colleagues who have worked with him during his years in office.
A Somerville Indiana resident E Demick reports seven years of stomach trouble and bed rest spent $1.00 with no relief until using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. After a few bottles he says he is entirely well and able to eat what he wants. Loughran and Baner promote the product.
Friday night the Rebekahs will install their officers. Members are urged to attend as installation coincides with other ongoing work.
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