Lincoln Wins Command as Iowa National Guard Chief
Brigadier General James Rush Lincoln secures election as head of the Iowa National Guard under the new law. He previously led the 55th Volunteer Regiment and later served as colonel. A new colonel for the regiment will be chosen soon, with Captain Knapp likely to be Lincoln’s adjutant general. Ames gains two generals in the organization.
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James Rush Lincoln
Y Volunteers
Iowa National Guard
Knapp
Lincoln
Ames
Pioneer McCall 1818 1909 Dies in Des Moines Area
Montgomery McCall of Polk County Iowa died July 4 1909 at age 91 after a long life from Wayne County Indiana born June 1 1818. He married Hanna Hilton in 1844 and Lucinda Garrett in 1851 four children survived among others. Funeral held at his son’s home conducted by Rev W Johnson with burial at Winter Road Cemetery near Des Moines.
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McCall
Iown
Montgomery McCall
Wayne County
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Hanna Hilton
Iowa
M. McCall
Lucinda Garrett
Lucinda Garrett McCall
S. M. McCall
Cedar Falls
Anna Brockett
Runnels
Jennie Wallace
Des Moines
John McCall
McDill
Rev. W. Johnson
Winter Road
Judge Lee Addresses Law Enforcement View In Public Talk
Judge Lee spoke Sunday evening on enforcing laws with a practical approach. He criticized rigid blue laws and urged the city council to reflect public sentiment, noting Sunday closing ordinances would fail without community support. His address drew applause and comparisons to top regional speakers.
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Judge Lee
Byers
Gov. Carroll
Ames merchants deck streets for semi centennial celebration
Ames merchants displayed strong patriotism with window decorations for the semi centennial event. Lemmons Dry Goods featured a Goddess of Liberty amid bunting and flags, while many stores showed Lincoln and Washington portraits draped in red white and blue. Four flags spanned Onondaga Street above the trolley wire and most decorations remained through Sunday.
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Ames
Lemmons Dry Goods
Liberty
Lincoln
Washington
Onondaga Street
Trials of McCartney hit by foul tip at game
Special police officer McCartney sustained a serious injury while monitoring an athletic event Saturday. He warned spectators to stay back, then turned to see a foul tip strike his eye, blackened the surrounding area and sidelined him.
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Mr. McCartney
McCartney
Fight at Kelley Delays Passengers Train
A stock buyer from Slater clashed with a Kelley man over a business dispute. They fought aboard the passenger train bound for Ames Monday evening, leaving the Kelley man badly disfigured. The conductor stopped the train to allow witnesses to view the bout.
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Kelley
Ames
Slater
Slaterman
First White Boy Briley Noted in County Birth Record
Isaac Newton Briley, who attended the celebration, is described as the first white boy born in Story county. The date of his birth is requested to settle the matter and place it in the college permanent records.
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Isaac Newton Briley
Story County
Peranent
Ames Fire Department Parade Hose Wagon Delights Crowd
The Ames fire department showcased its new hose wagon in splendid decor as part of the parade, drawing praise for the fine appearance and community pride.
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the Fire Department
Ames Fire Department
Death of Albert O. Clark in Ames Wisconsin 1861 1909
Albert O. Clark born January 27 1861 in Madison Wisconsin died July 3 1909 at his Ames home aged 49 years 5 months 26 days He married Leonoria Hiestand March 31 1881 They had four children Raymond Hattie Mae Willis Edward Surviving relatives include his widow two sisters and his mother He was a member of the Church of Christ funeral held at Onondaga street residence at 3 pm Monday Rev J T Houser led services
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Albert O. Clark
Madison
Wisconsin
Ames
Leonoria Hiestand
Raymond
Hattie Mae
Willis B
Edward S
Clark
Church of Christ
Church
Clarks
Groves
Onondaga Street
J. T. Houser
Christian Church
A Chilly Fourth for Iowa Weather and Harvest Delays
Weather and crop bulletin notes continued rains into early July. Warm spells followed by heavy showers slowed farm work, feared oat rust and hay loss, but corn and small grains show general progress. apples counted for a fair crop despite reduced fruit condition in spots.
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Geo. M. Chappel
Iowa
Rcord
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
100 Pieces of New Wash Goods Event
Special clearing of wash materials with a large lot from a manufacturer at about half value. Added regular lines to create a major selling event unseen in the community for this class of goods.
Manufacturer clears stock with low prices on batistes
We have purchased liberally and batistes and wash goods are selling at eight and a half cents a yard. Light and dark colors available, 28 inches wide, ideal for cool garments in hot weather. See them to choose the best picks before stock runs out.
Fine Swiss Muslins and Printed Dress Goods Sale
Silks cottons and satin stripe organdie fabrics offered at 27c for 40c and 45c goods. Many new stock items purchased at fraction of real value. Desirable shades in blues pinks lavenders greys greens with artistic prints. Quick disposal expected as season clears.
Personal notices from Clinton area celebrate summer visits
Mary Mildred Patterson leaves for home in Canada after living with her sister Mrs H G Bell. Capt K W Brown and Mrs Brown visit Clear Lake. Brown was Fourth of July speaker. Des Moines guests Mr Chas Brooks and Mr C J Booker visit I J Ferguson. Mrs L G Harden Lydia Tilden and Miss Win Tilden to Seattle for exposition. Clinton residents Edwold Van Epps and families visit over the holiday. Melbourne sisters Effie Florence Lanning visit Amanda Thomas. Glidden family gatherings include A J Glidden Lois and Parl and Eugene Glidden with Marshalltown and Clinton connections.
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Misa Mildred Patterson
H. G. Bell
Canada
Capt
K. W. Brown
L. G. Harden
Lydia Tilden
Win Tilden
Seattle
B. B. Hall
Clinton
J. E. Campbell
Edwold van Epps
Effie
Florence Lanning
Melbourne
Gladys van Orsdal
Kingsley
Amanda Thomas
A. J. Glidden
Lois and
eParl
Mashalltown
John Glidden
Eugene Glidden
Marshalltown
Milford and Grant Community Gossip and Visits
In Milford and Grant the week featured visits and relocations. People hosted relatives from Des Moines to Dubuque and Story City while travelers headed to Hood River and Seattle. News included ailments, new cars, a thunderstorm hay barn strike, and engagements as locals welcomed returning friends and noted upcoming trips.
Local Visitors and Family Gatherings in Ames Area
Mrs E M Okey visits relatives out of town this week. Misses Bessie Crane and Effie Sutter shop in Ames. Mr W Mathis of Cedar Falls visits daughter Mrs D Johnston. Ada Apple of Des Moines and Elmer Clayton of Amster set visit Dr Geo R Clayton before his army duty in mid July.
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Leslie Penfield
E M. Okey
Eva Harsh
Harriet Love
Newton
D. W. Clayton
Bessie Crane
Effie Sutter
Ames
W. Mathis
Cedar Falls
Ms. D. Johnston
Ada Apple
Des Moines
Elmer Clayton
Amterset
Geo. R. Clayton
Bystol and Wettstein nuptials in Ames home ceremony
Miss Helena Wettstein and Sever Bystol wed yesterday at the Wettstein residence on Kellogg Avenue with Rev. Robert Allingham officiating. The event drew only relatives and close friends, followed by a luncheon. The couple, now to live in Eagle Grove, are said to be settled after the ceremony.
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Telve O
Helena
H. A.wetstein
Sever Bystol
Wettstein
Kellogg Avenue
Robert Allingham
Congregational Church
Ames
Newton
Bystol
George Scott
Bryan
Ohio
Jason Scott
le Mars
Gene Williams
Boone
Andy Scott
Birthday penny box awaits birthday pennies in Gilbert
The Sunday school birthday penny box anticipates a rich harvest this week with five birthday anniversaries and donations from youngsters. Miss Mayme Wilson leaves for a vacation trip with Miss Sade Pruitt and Miss Floy Younkin, visiting Denver and Colorado Springs.
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Mayme Wilson
Ames
Sade Pruitt
Floy Younkin
Denver
Colorado Springs
Miss Wilson
Grover Totten
Harry Thompson
States
Gilbert
Arapahoe
Colorado
E. P. Gilbert
L. Oliver
Graceville
Minn
C Lh Oliver
Mr. Oliver
W. H. Totten
Frank Sawyer
Wm. Sawyer
Mr. Sayer
Delano
Otho
Young People’s Prayer Meeting
Miss Nellie Lucas to Speak at Ames Baptist Church
Miss Nellie Lucas, an 1909 graduate of the Chicago Baptist Missionary Training School, will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning at the Ames Baptist church. She has been assigned to work in the foreign field at Moulmein Burma and will leave Ames in September for Burma.
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Nellie Lucas
Baptist Church
United Brotherhood Church Sunday Schedule
Warner Johnson ministers the United Brothers church with Sunday School at 10:00 led by Supt. Rev. 6O. L. Wilson. Sermon at 11:00 on Power of Prayer. U P C EB U at 8:00 led by Miss Baker. Union services in the park at 6:30.
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United Brothern Church
Warner Johnson
L. Wilson
U. P
C. EB. U
Miss Baker
Parish Service Schedule with Rev Robt Allingham
Andrew M. Shea minister schedules Sunday school at 9 45 am Holy Communion at 11 am Union Park service at 6 30 pm with sermon by Rev Robt Allingham Epworth League at 7 30 pm subject Transform ed Common Things led by Alla Van Duzer
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Andrew M. Shea
Union Park Service
Robt. Allingham
Epworth League
Alla van Duzer
Minister Allingham to Occupy Pulpit in July
Rev Allingham of Downers Grove Illinois will occupy the pulpit of the Congregational church during July. William J Minchin is the church minister.
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Congregational Church
William J. Minchin
Allingham
Downer's Grove
Ilinois
Lutheran church service announced by Rev G O Paulsrud
Rev G O Paulsrud, minister, will lead a Lutheran church service at eight o'clock Sunday evening.
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G. O. Paulsrud
Christian Science Services Sunday at Smiths Hall
Christian Science services are held Sunday at 10 45 a m in Smiths Hall with the subject God Visitors are welcome and invited to attend.
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Christian Science
Smith’s Hall
Boy Born to Benbow Family West of College
Birth notice: a son born Saturday July 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Benbow west of the college.
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Benbow
Mrs. Benbow
City Debate on Electric Light Plant Sale
Voters are urged to express preference on whether to sell the electric light plant or keep it under city ownership. Citizens should inform the council of their stance on financing new equipment and the future of the utility.
Electric light plant sale vote urged
Citizens are urged to vote on whether to sell or keep the municipal electric light plant. The ballot asks residents to choose between selling the plant or retaining ownership.
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Boone Street
J. Jd. Keegley
Rex Kendall
South Asatt
The
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East St. Louis Chemical
6Th and Missouri Avenue
East St
Ill
B. N. Moss
38Th St
Des Oines
Uitual
George Graham
Allowa
Lic and
Sc Batistes
Milford and
Grant
Hannah Musland
Bert Liddle
Walter Michaelson
J.J. Jacobsen
Norway
Lars Tesdall
M. Abrahamson
Susie Larsen
Belmond
R. S. Dickinson
B. D. Kent
Marion
Agnes Wiegal
Dubuque
C. T. Barker
James Sanders
Susie Smith
L. H. Smith
Hood River
Oregon
Portland
Rania Hitchcock
Manhattan
Kansas
Washington, D. C
Douglas Snyder
Hazel
Roy
Freeport
C. N. Moses
Snyder
Lillie Moses
Bernice Bradford
Hardcastle
Storm Lake
Frank
Ralph Bateman
Nevada
A. Bateman
Dollie Sowers
T. J. Sowers
Warner
Greely
J. F. Warren
Miss Bateman
Webster City
J. W
Allie Bateman
Maria Pellersol
Sac City
Milford
John Foster
Omaha
Neb
J. W. Bateman
Will Smith
Fred
James Lyons
M. A. Lyon
Mildred Porter
Bystol-Wettstein
Ames Churches
Miss Lucas
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lutheran Church
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