Winter weather bliss and community notices in The Intelligencer
The Intelligencer notes a brief cold snap but welcomes returning mild winter weather. Mrs Turner’s January 6 Christian church lecture on Imprisonment of the Infant drew strong attendance. Carl C. Davis reported pneumonia causing church shutdowns and Frank Billings remained critically ill. An insurance-bearing fire damaged Mrs Walker’s property south of town. Mr and Mrs E F Moser welcomed an eight pound boy. Arthur Ross kept a foundling, hoping it might comfort him later. Marion Aylesworth and his Indiana-born son visit relatives here.
Local Notes and Teasers from a Small Town
Twins are reported at the home of section foreman Johnson marking a rare event at a long time happy home. Mr and Mrs Johnson have five year old twins. A party for Mrs Will Prime at Wm Scotts last Friday night was shortened by a storm with few guests attending. Uncle Billie Tripp froze his face during the recent cold wave. J N Gaston plans to move near Gilbert. Mary Ross battles La Grippe. Vernon Wilson says he canvassed this Monday for an association.»
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Will Prime
Methodist Shurch
American Sunday School Union
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C. C. Wallace
Des Moines
Polk County
E. B. Stevenson
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Assistant Superintendent of the Northwestern States
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Ames and College Railway directors report strong finances
The Ames and College Railway company held its annual meeting last Thursday with a treasurer’s report showing finances in flourish ing condition. A 3 percent dividend was declared from profits since July. E. W. Stanton was elected president and M. K. Smith secretary treasurer and manager. Directors listed include D. S. Fairchild James Wilson M. K. Smith W. M. Greeley J. L. Buda and J. H. France. The piece notes local stock companies’ promise and hopes for an electric light and water works venture.
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E. W. Stanton
M. K Smith
D.S Fairchild
James Wilson
M. K. Smith
W. M. Greeley
J. L. Buda
J.H France
Charity Ball Ties to Wednesday Evening Event
Reminder of a charity ball set for Wednesday evening January 23rd with admission at one dollar per ticket. Proceeds support local charitable causes and community programs through the organizing committee.
Fire devours eight stores in State Center row
A Friday fire destroyed eight wooden business buildings and the City Hall on Main Street in State Center. The blaze began in a drug store at about three pm, water supply failed, and wind aided the spread. Loss is estimated at 25 000 with 10 000 in insurance. few goods damaged. A later gathering promoted American Sunday School Union work with subscriptions.
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State Center
Main Street
Ames
Ames Tax Insight and Local Notices From Ames News
Taxpayers are shown how the 54 percent tax is allocated with figures from Ames and nearby Nevada. Property valuations are listed, including a sale of a town house to Banks of Vermillion for one dollar. The Des Moines dancing teacher Thyer closed a six lesson series, and Christian Science revival meetings in Carroll draw attention amid local business hopes.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Christian Science Cnres
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Mt. Pleasant
Town weighs cost of electric lighting proposal
The council formed a committee led by Mayor Wilson to study electric lighting and visit other towns. A proposed layout shows lighting costs around 1200 dollars per year funded from the general fund, with a franchise option to avoid new taxes. Citizens are urged to consider the issue while Adams Bros. promotes Silver Leaf flour and notices seek payments.
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Hem Streets & McLains
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Gilbert Notes and Local Obituaries
Miss Fannie Outwater visits cousin Miss Nellie Liddig since Saturday. A. B. Kibbee returns from West Bend. E. D. Lesler came home Tuesday from Louisiana via Marion Indiana to visit relatives. Sarah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McGill, died Sunday night from lung fever. Mrs. Watters resumes activity. Rev. Hollister confined by rheumatism. John Shultz and family of Summit depart Monday for Chicago to establish a new home.
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Indiana
Sarah
Hollister
John Shultz
Summit
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