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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1908

Page

2

Episcopalians Set for Fifth Missionary Convention in Des Moines

The fifth annual session of the Sixth Missionary Department of the Protestant Episcopal Church will gather at St. Paul's church in Des Moines from Thursday January 16 to Sunday January 19. Bishops from Colorado Minnesota Montana Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming and Iowa along with Bishop Brent of the Philippine Islands will attend and speak. Delegates and wives from each diocese will join clergy and lay members for a major west conference led by Herbert A. Wilson rector of St. John's.

Protestant Episcopal Church St. Paul’s Church Des Moines Colorado Minnesota Montana Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Iowa Olmstead Edgall Brewer Williams Mann Hare and Johnson Brent Philippine Islands Lloyd Board of Missions Diocese of Middle West Herbert A. Wilson St. John’s

Christian Science and Episcopal Services Announced

Christian Science services at 7 39 p m in Odd Fellows Hall with subject erement. Reading room open Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 30 to 5 00 at 618 Douglass avenue. St Johns Episcopal Church Herbert A Wilson Rector. Morning Prayer sermon at 11 00 a m on The Education of Jesus. Sunday school at ten oclock.

Christian Science Services Odd Fellows Hall Christian Science Reading Room Douglass Avenue St. John's Episcopal Church Herbert A. Wilson Jesus

Williams pastor leads Bible school and services

H D Williams pastor schedules Bible school at 9 45 a m Y P G Co E meets at 6 30 p m pastor preaches at 11 a m and 7 30 p m all in the same church programs

H. D. Williams

Catholic Mass with Fr Renier on Epiphany Sunday

Frances C Renier pastor leads First Sunday after Epiphany mass at 10 30 AM with parish attendance expected at the church.

Catholic Church Frances C. Renier

Church Schedule Announced by Evergreen Congregation

J. W. Stiverson serves as pastor with Sunday school at 10 led by Mrs. R. N. Dixon. Sermon at 11 followed by Junior at 2 30. Preaching at Shipley at 3 Dpm and Senior Society at 6 30. Evening preaching at 7 30 with meetings starting Tuesday evening January 4 at Evergreen.

J. W. Stiverson R. N. Dixon Shipley Evergreen

Poultry Show Draws Heavy Awards Amid Low Ames Attendance

At the Poultry Show progress was strong with major awards already given. The Barred Plymouth Rock class contains over a hundred birds. Secretary Fowler criticizes Ames turnout and urges local residents to attend today and tomorrow to support the event seen as valuable town advertising.

Plymouth Rock Fowler Ames

Hidden Hand stage version at Armory Opera House

Well Known in Every Home presents a new stage adaptation of The Hidden Hand at the Armory Opera House in Ames Iowa on Saturday January 18. The drama is by Eugene Moore the actor and dramatist who created the Capitola Black Donald and other characters and the adaptation follows the Robt Pouner success path.

Armory Opera House Ames Robt. Pouner New York Ledger Capitola Black Donald Eugene Moore

Round the World social changes date and trip tickets

The Epworth League hosts a social with round trip tickets at 25 cents. Guides will meet attendees at 7 30 pm. The event promotes penny collection and reception for travelers, inviting members to greet guests on this trip.

J.A Epworth League

Thompson Files for Sheriff in Republican Primary

Tom Thompson announces candidacy for sheriff pending Republican primary vote. He plans to make his formal announcement next week.

Tom Thompson

Ames in Brief includes visits, events and business notices

Local notes report visits by Arthur Willey of Delmar and Prof. Hoffman from Sigourney, Des Moines visitors examining the Short Course, and work on the Jayne Load Company undertaking and framing business. A Ladies Home Journal contest honors Semmons, Nervy Donald Lewis, a masquerade at Cole skating rink, Ames band music, and a corrected transit time card note for 1 PM service to Kelly and Wes Moines.

H. K. Campbell Leo Notre Dame University of Indiana Congregation of the Holy Cross Geo. D Jayne 402 Load Company Jayne Loud Company George D. Loud J. Semmons Ladies’ Home Journal People Semmonr Donald R. Lewis Des Moines University Avenue Cole Ames Kelly Ves Molines Ir Dodge Wes Moines

Unhappy Union of Countess of Yarmouth and U S Wealth

London January 4. News emerges of a failed aristocratic alliance with a United States heiress, Alice Thaw of Pittsburgh and sister of Harry K. Thaw. The Countess of Yarmouth faces social strife as most peers desert the marriage while her mother in law remains loyal to her son&apos.s wife.

London United States Countess of Yarmouth Alice Thaw Pittsburg William Thaw Harry K. Thaw Stanford White New York City Countess of Yarmouth Park Hall Evesham Worcestershire Ear of Yarmouth Yarmouths Earl Hertford Earl of Yarmouth Marquis of Hertford Thaw Marchioness of England George Lauder Carnegie New York Harry Thaw

Powers Jury Deadlocked in Goebel Murder Case

Georgetown Kentucky January sixth 1900 reports a jury unable to reach a verdict on Caleb Powers in the Goebel murder case. Ten jurors favored acquittal and the defendant will face a sixth trial on July six. The judge denied bail and requests to release James B Howard were filed by the holdout jurors.

Powers Caleb Powers James Howard James B. Howard Frankfort Willson

Winners at Story County corp court corn prize show

Story County participants won multiple prizes at the short course contest. Edson Bennett took first in best ten ears and won a manure spreader. Ray Bennett of Ames won best 100 ears and a $200 prize. Blanche Osborn and Stel l Keith Helen Manson of Maxwell were top in under 17, with $10 and $5 awards. F S Boveat farmers and W P Coon of Ames earned additional honors.

Corp Courtest Story County Edson Bennett Ray Bennett Ames W. O. Whiting W P. Coon Blanche Osborn Stell Keith Helen Manson Maxwell W E Johnson Athens Fil W. P Goov Bone Grand River F. W. P Coon

Hidden Hand Play to Open at Armory Opera House Ames

The four act stage adaptation of The Hidden Hand by Eugene Moore opens Saturday January 18 at the Armory Opera House Ames, Iowa. Moore's powerfully dramatic drama from Mrs Southworth blends comedy pathos southern character and mystery with strong roles for Capitola Wool Black Donald and a scene set in old Virginia. The production features special scenery and a skilled company directed by Fred G. Conrad.

Four Acre Armory Opera House Ames Iowa Eugene Moore Moore Black Donald Mr Moore Old Virginia Fred G. Conrad

Pinesalve Carbolized Poultice for Skin Ailments

Pinealve carbolized acts as a poultice drawing out inflammation and poison. Used for chapped hands lips cuts and burns. Sold by C A Gamble.

C. A. Gamble

Judge Grosscup Re Indicted In Chicago Traction Case

Coles county grand jury reconvenes in Charleston and re indicts Judge Peter S Grosscup and Chicago directors of the General Illinois Traction company over the wreck near the city. Indictments include manslaughter and criminal negligence for Grosscup and others.

Grosscup Charleston Coles County Grand Jury Peter Chicago General Illinois Traction Company

Increase in New York Births in 1907

New York City recorded 125,126 births in 1907, up 13,354 from 1906. The year also saw 79,205 deaths, a death rate of 18.48 per thousand, compared with 76,208 deaths in 1906.

New York New York City Commissioner of Health

Bank Robbers Fail to Loot Raymore Safe for 70 Cents

Bank of Raymore in Cass county near Harrisonville Missouri was dynamited but not opened. Robbers escaped after securing only 70 cents from the cash drawer. the safe was badly damaged and no further loot reported. Mount Vesuvius in Naples shows renewed activity with a large flame and smoke plume from crater fissures.

Harrisonville Raymore Cass County Mount Vesuvius Naples

Night Riders Rampage Roils Russellville and Paris Districts

In Russellville Kentucky night riders 100 strong overpowered three police officers and dynamited two tobacco firms and other businesses causing extensive losses. In Paris Kentucky night riders terrorized Burley district before masked raiders fled on the Hopkinsville Clarksville pike.

Russellville Tobacco Trust Hopkinsville Clarksville Pike Frank G. Wake Tobacco Warehouse American Snuff Company Roberts & Brown Alfred Underwood King & Proctor Joshua Knowles Louisville Paris Burley Fleming Bath County Genera

Count Boni Castellane Quarrels with Prince Paris

Count Boni de Castellane and Prince Helie de Sagan clashed in four violent quarrels in Rue Chillot. Reports say the count denounced the prince and a duel is believed likely. Castellane was recently divorced from Miss Anna Gould of New York.

Boni Paris Rue Chillot Count Boni de Castellane Prince Helie de Sagan Anna Gould New York Madame Anna Gould Madame Gould

Presiding Elder Guilty in Morally Charged Church Trial

In Philadelphia on January 4 Rev. William H. Shaffer an elder in the Methodist Episcopal church was found guilty on serious charges related to his relations with Martha J. Deichley Morgantown Pa postmistress. The ecclesiastical court suspended him from all ministerial functions and church privileges until the annual conference on March 18.

Philadelphia William H. Shaffer Methodist Episcopal Church Martha J. Deichley Morgantown

Two Men Die of Gas in Chicago Blast Furnace

Two Illinois Steel Company workers Andrew Bonitski and Albert J. Shagert were asphyxiated in a gas-filled blast furnace after entering to perform repairs. The accident occurred in Chicago and authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Chicago Illinois Steel Company Andrew Bonitski Albert J. Shagert

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Episcopalians Christian Science Church of Christ Vu, B. Church Thompson Arthur Willey Delmar, Jows Fred Willey Prof Hoffman Sigourney J. M. McPherrin Percy Wygle Clarkeville Georgetown William Goebel Caleb The B. A Lockwood Grain Co F. N. Fowler Mgr Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Shakespeare Marlow Ben Johnson Beaumont Fletcher Richelieu Lady of Lyons Monte Cristo Bes Blue Ridge Mountains Pineule Medicine CO
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