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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1907

Page

2

Death of A. H. Tweet at 53 in Story county

A. H. Tweet died at his home four miles south of town on Sunday morning after a long illness. He was 53. He came to Story county in 1846 with his parents. He leaves a wife, two daughters, one son, a sister, six half brothers, and a stepmother. The funeral was conducted Tuesday at Bergen's church by Rev. Smedal. Various relatives attended. The report also notes social visits, church services, and local community notes including upcoming sermons and local events.

A. H. Tweet Story County Bergen Smedal Henry Helvig S. O. Hegland Helvig Sisseton K. Tweet Martha Isabella Huxley B. R. Sheldahl J. N. Sandren Salem’s O. M. Anenson Martha Sheldahl John Houge McCalisburg Lars Levi O. H. Tweet Mr. Levi Tweet O. P. Teig Evaline Logan Nevada Josephine Evenson Marshalltown Carl Johnson A. M. Henderson Story City H. B. Myrah Torris Thompson Rev G. Smedal Ladies’ Aid Society of Salem Henry Wilson L. Shafi Jewelers Des Moines F. B. Hansen Mesdames M. N E. R. Grove O. N. O. Club Boyd E. A. Cole McCallisburg A. QO. Wydell

Milford and Grant Notes From Friday to Sunday

Milford and Grant residents enjoyed a M E B Sunday school picnic in Iowa Falls from Nevada. A death news item reported Miss Mary Emerson formerly of Grant and resident of Marion passed away, prompting funeral attendance plans.

Milford and Grant Iowa Falls Nevada F. D. Smith Hiram Minkler Mike McCarty M. A. Lyon Bert Mills Leo Armstrong Fred Walter Frank Kersey Scott Moses Russell Birney Howard Minkler J. F. Warren Marion Watkins Story City McCalisburg Ruth Charlie Warren Gilbert

Local residents note health and visits across town

Mrs F W Penfield traveled to Des Moines for grandson Freddie Wood’s illness and returned home soon after. Families including Mrs J M Johnston and relatives from Lacona, Ames, and Des Moines were visiting, with several members reported ill or recovering.

F. W. Penfield Des Moines Freddie Wood Freddie J. M. Johnston F. Nudgett W. A. Beebe George B. Starr Lacona S. H. Philips Gertrude J. H. Boyd Ames D. W. Clayton’s B. J. Penfield Jennie Erickson EB. J. Erickson W. A. Gossard Rear Ames Mae Dunn Lytle

Maxwell Society Parades Six Months of Topic Cards

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church issued topic cards for the next six months with officers led by President Mrs. Hugh Olinger and Vice President Mrs. J B White. A recent monthly meeting was held at the president’s home and members of Entre Nous Embroidery Club joined Miss Phoebe Cole for a Friday afternoon gathering.

Christian Endeavor Society the Presbyterian Church Hugh Olinger J. B. White Maggie Olinger Earl Bowen Irene Smith Walter Finnie Entre Nous Embroidery Club Phoebe Cole Union Temperance Methodist Church A. M Eliza Olinger Mildred Hopkins’ Bros Chas. Wood Waterloo Nobe Hall Bert Evans Nevada Lillie Shope Woodward Chas. Haworth Fred Brown Des Moines Sylvia Pring Farrar 8. G. Anderson Mattie Garner Toby

Interurban Secures Ten Million in Mortgages

The Nevada Representative reports two mortgages filed Saturday evening on the Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern railway. American Trust Company holds six and a half million dollars and Old Colony Trust Company holds three and a half million dollars. The loans back bonds to be issued up to ten million dollars, likely covering the road as built and possible extensions in Iowa.

Interurban County Recorder Nevada Fort Dodge, Des Moines and Southern Railway Newton and Northwestern American Trust Company Old Colony Trust Company Iowa

Board of Supervisors appoints judges and clerks for special election

The Story county board names judges and clerks for a special election to be held in multiple townships and cities, listing numerous individuals by ward, township, and position. Changes to assessments and road grants are discussed, with bids for drainage sections and a ten year telephone contract approved. The meeting adjourns to June 2 1907.

Ee Ames Hi. Maxwell W. D. Meiteer Rea & A A. H. Thayer Carla le Judgeo Baker George H. G ci Pesan A. B. Maxwell M. C. Ord. Ames M. Hulliba Whitinger B “Pinchama Cobson Parte H. Pheenpeon W. H. Totten Eonyes J. W. Dail W. Judd John Moran I Biddle Leenip Owar Ounudges En Thompson T. O. Savem Sheffield di ‘Creek Nudges R. Dunahoo I. Douglass J. Lone Clerks T. B. Smelitzer Payette C. E. Christianson F. A BE. C. Johnson Darius Lincoln Township Ga. Couser E. F. Moore W. J.lightfoot A. P. Couser W. H Milford Township Bateman War Sowers F. A. Smith Phillip Allen Nevada Township BE. Bates A.A. White T. C. Sime T. Shaw H. A. Fisher Aeen City First Ward J Smith Jon Emerge Arthur Dean Thos Loner Wherry New Albany Se Scott E. G. Schoonover J. Iekeee Chas. B. Ghaaaee Bale H. Sheldahl L. WN. Bauge Samoe Oo M. Johnson Palestine H Brevand H. Fall Lyt Clerks Viland Win. Croft Chian Lars L. Loigen John W Aie Erserman Danskin W. M. Jonen J. T. ii Nortan Sto City H. Daniel Johnson John Freed W. H. Johnson Ae Tk Toe Comatia Story County Franklin Howard Indian Roek la Fayette Washington Township Richland

Eighth Day Proceedings Adjoin Board Minutes June 15 1907

The board met as adjourned and minutes from yesterday were read and approved. The day’s work involved checking and auditing accounts with the county treasurer and passing bills and fee bills as shown by the auditor’s claim register. The board adjourned to meet Monday June 17 1907.

Adoptions Sought for Gillette Orphans Home Admission

On June 17 1997 the Iowa Soldiers Orphans Home in Davenport was targeted for admission of Floyd Anson Gillette and Clarence Hubbard Gillette, with Mary E. Gillett filing the application. Silliman, Michaelson and Johnson voted aye with no nays. The chair closed the session by approving the motion and scheduling 9 AM the next day for further work.

Michaelson Silliman Mary E. Gillett Iowa Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home Davenport Floyd Anson Gillette Clarence Hubbard Gillette Johnson

Proceedings of Peed Township on June 18 197

Minutes read and approved. Union township trustees grant John Pressna 2.00 weekly from April 11 to June 1 1907. Will Markham family 2.50 weekly from May 4 to June 24 1907. Bids opened for Richland Township Drainage District No 1 section one. only bid from Dunkelbarger King and M Morse. Proceedings continuation set for June 19 1997. Board settles with county treasurer. funds and semi annual statement certified.

Union Township John Pressna A. K. Olson Will Markham J. H. Fatland Richland Township Dunkelbarger & King M. Morse

Richland Township Drainage District matter continued to June 24 1907

The eleventh day proceedings on June 19 1907 read and approved yesterday's minutes. The board reviewed the Dunkelbarger King Co Morse bid for section one of a ditch in Richland Township Drainage District No 10 and, after consulting county attorney E M McCall, continued further actions to Monday June 24 1907. Supervisor Michaelson reported on bills and petitions including Mrs Joren Sevde's 77 care for Hor ...

Johnson I. N. Dixon Board of Supervisors Story County Iowa H. E. Slattery J. K. Kolline Silliman District Court of Said Michaeclson Michaelson Dunkelbarger & King and Co M. Morse Richland Township Nevada A. D Cons Johnson Acuiates Nelson Nevada Mutual Telephone Compan Board of Supervisore Sto County Albany Adoption Board of Supervisors Warren- McCallsburg Alban Story Owen Lown Lowa E. M. McCall Joren Sevde Hor

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