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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
6
A group of enterprising farmers from Ames and Story county will attend the Meat Producers meeting in Nevada Saturday. The distinguished speakers will present facts of vital interest to local agriculture.
Mr. J. A. Campbell came back Sunday morning from a southern tour with a large group of land seekers. Only Mr. and Mrs. Will McCarthy returned with him, while the others spread out to various stops for a few days. Will McLain remained in Arkansas City to visit Ralph Graham and Mr. J. S. Steigerwalt stayed in Dodds City, Kansas.
About twenty members of the Ames Odd Fellows lodge traveled to Gilbert Friday night to confer the second degree on two candidates. After the lodge they found themselves locked out of the depot and built a bonfire to stay warm. Some say Mr. Berger got too warm but he is able to be on the street again.
At a Des Moines meeting of state brick and tile men resolutions urged the Iowa general assembly to appropriate funds to establish a ceramics department at Iowa State College in Ames. The legislative committee will likely present the plan to the legislature. The next meeting is to be held in Mason City.
Dr. BE B. Cramblit requests a correction in Poultry show awards after his Cocham Bantams were listed as second prize though they won first. The birds shipped from Tennessee have swept prizes in America and Europe. He also earned a Rhode Island Red medal for shape and displays the ribbon. He proclaims the Reds are the best in America and welcomes the recognition.
The Akin husking peg gains overseas notice as Smith & Davis secure a rush order for Port Natal. G North & Son at Durban will receive a large shipment, sped by the spring corn gathering season approaching in the southern hemisphere.
Rev. G O Paulsrud to lead a ten day English series starting about February 16 at Scandina Vine. A chorus of about 40 voices will be organized by John J Feroe. Friday services at 8 00.
Christian Science services held at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall. The reading room at 618 Douglass Avenue opens Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 30 to 5 00 p m.
H. D. Williams, pastor, announces Bible school at 9 45 a m and C E at 6 30 p m. The pastor will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. The C E meeting is important for all young people. Morning theme Make Me a Little Cake First evening Godliness of Ames.
J. W. Stiverson pastor leads Sunday school at 10 with Mrs. R. N. Dixon as superintendent. Sermon at 11 and junior service at 2 30. Evening preaching by O. L. Wilson. Funeral for John Brown scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Thursday.
Walter I. Fowle presents a church program including 9 45 Bible school 11 00 sermon by Evangelist Taylor cornets by Mrs Taylor 3 00 meeting plan announced later 6 30 B Y P U 7 30 evangelistic service with Evangelist and Mrs Taylor special instrumental and vocal music assisting the event
The board for St. Cecelia Catholic Church has been chosen for the coming year. Members include F. C. Renier, chairman, Jas. O'Donnell, J. G. Morissey, C. C. Tallman, and J. B. Judge.
William J. Minchin, Pastor, will preach on This World in the morning at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Evening program features Fred Hansen, State Secretary of County Y M C A work, speaking on County Y M C A. work under Beach class auspices. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 00 am. Sunday school before.
O H Cessna serves as chaplain while Prof Coldrove of the State Normal school Cedar Falls will deliver the Sunday morning chapel address.
Mrs. Belle Hubbel of Minneapolis will start a series of services at the Friend's church next Sunday at 11 a.m. with evening services each night for the coming week led by Pastor Isaac Ellis.
Born by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Grover on January 25 to an eleven pound daughter. Born by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kelley on January 28 to a nine pound son.
C. J. Roupe, formerly of Ames, has completed a Minneapolis law course and passed the Washington state bar exam in Olympia for Seattle practice. An I. B. C. man from the class of 1904, he worked his way through college, ranking near the top among fourteen successful examinees. He is the son of J. S. Roupe and well known in Ames.
Slater News reports a wide outbreak with many sick from grippe and related illnesses. Doctors say harsher weather or a heavy rain would help curb the spread, noting similar reports from across the state.
Max Martin Weirick, a 1906 Ames High School graduate and former elevator manager in the Crocker block, died in Des Moines hospital on Saturday January 26 after a long illness from pneumonia and heart weakness. He was born July 16, 1887 in Harlan and buried there beside his father. He belonged to the Congregational church and was admired for his cheerful help to classmates and coworkers.
Emily A Spellman born Stafford Springs Connecticut May 31 1837 died January 19 1908 aged 70 years 7 months 19 days. She married Isaac A Hall of Stafford Springs about fifty years ago and leaves a daughter Emma H Keene and one son who died in infancy. A devout member of the M B E church she moved west after leaving Clifton Illinois then Iowa near Ontario and settled in Gilbert for 31 years. After a five day pneumonia she passed away and requested a sermon from John 3 16. Rev Halbert led services at the house and Congregational church with interment in Gilbert cemetery.
John Clements of Zenorville died Monday evening at about six. Funeral was held yesterday at the Zenorville church, with interment at Ontario cemetery. He was an elderly man over eighty, an honorary Mason of Ames lodge since its early days. Delegation of Ames Masons attended the burial at Ontario due to distance and short notice. He is survived by two sons and a daughter.
John Brown, a familiar Ames figure for years, died Monday evening of a heart or paralytic condition. At seventy years old he lived with his daughter Susan Pierce on South Lincoln Street and had worked as a delivery man for Lanning Mill. After a hearty supper he went out for wood and collapsed, calling to his daughter before neighbors found him unconscious. he died shortly after.
R McClure died at his home two miles northwest of town on Wednesday January 29 at 12 30 after a three week illness. An old settler he was well known in the county nearing eighty two if he had lived to March. Mrs Harry Allen is a daughter of the deceased. The funeral will be Friday at 2:00 p m at the home conducted by Rev A M Shea.
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors who aided and offered sympathy during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. Isaac A. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer.
Purporting to wake lazy livers and cleanse the system Ring's Little Liver Pills are advertised for biliousness and sick headache. Sold by A Gamble at 25 cents.
The Armory Opera House presents Captain Racket this Friday evening February 7. The play features music witty speeches and lively action with local preparation by Company Co. I. N. G. The production promises current characters and a compelling plot to entertain today’s audiences with popular prices.
The Colo Observer comments on Iowa Ames football troubles, recalling Nevada's 8 to TM loss last summer. It alleges Catcher Ricketts played dirty and urges Iowa to avenge past defeats by beating Nevada, echoing the Observer’s pledge to Iowa to “go and do likewise.”
Town notes list Dr. Tilden's dental office in the Odd Fellow Temple at 424 Fred Shinn's upcoming visit to Streator for a social week with friends. Bananas priced at 1.00 per bunch and a note about Miss Pike's millinery window addition.
London Telegraph quotes The Flow asking if a wife gets angry when spoken to, phrased as a provocative line. The exchange hints at domestic friction and gendered attitudes while mirroring columnist banter.
A brief note reports the New Moon will be visible on Groundhog Day with expectations of clear skies. No further details on events or locations accompany this sighting.
Mrs. Halpenny improves after illness while Prof and Mrs Knapp visited Des Moines. Miss Winifred Potter and Miss Eva Cox vacationed with relatives, and Miss Colpitt recovered from pneumonia. Many Ames residents and guests attended or hosted events, with travel to Nevada and Denver noted. D A R to meet Monday evening at 7 45 with Mrs Rice and daughters on Story street.
A reflection on how appreciating well tailored attire leads to recognizing the role of clothing advertisements. The note hints at the connection between personal dress and consumer awareness without naming specific brands or campaigns.
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