Interurban progress and financing details for Iowa line
The Interurban reports plans to start laying ties between Huxley and Des Moines within ten days and begin Ames line work from Kelley in August. Delays arise from right of way issues and terrain. Mortgage of 2,150,000 to Ola Colony Trust secures 4 percent bonds for system construction with added coal land funding and transfer of Northwestern Construction.
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Ft Dodge
Ft. Dodge
Des Moines
Southern
Huxley
Ames
Kelley
Judge Stevens
Iowa State College
Despines Street Railway Company
Frasier
Ola Colony Trust Company of
Boston
Newton & Northwestern
Ames and College
Homer Loring
G. H. Hant
Interurban
Northwestern Construction Company
Governor Cummins Visits Ames Campus for Electric Line Right of Way
Governor Cummins Secretary of State Martin Treasurer Gilbertson and Auditor Carroll met with a university trustees committee to discuss entrance rights and a looping electric line. Several plans were reviewed with no definite action. decision on the right of way will come in a few days. The governor praised the campus and expressed interest in placing a future governor’s mansion on the grounds.
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Cummins
Martin
Gilbertson
Carroll
Board of Trustees
Ames
Dr. Storms
A Beautiful Fountain at McMallan and Ames Metropolis Aim
The McMallan fountain with golden oak wood Italian marble tops and bases a glass mirror with carved oak frame and lights stands as an attractive centerpiece A white Mexican onyx fountain gathers the eye with printed menu cards listing summer dishes and beverages Mr Park from Des Moines mixes juices while Mr McMullan seeks to elevate Ames to a metropolitan status
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Park
Des Moines
McMullan
Ames
Prof Mills speaks on Utah Mormons at vesper service
The speaker describes Mormon life with amusement and critique. He notes dances fund churches, tithing, and education limits for women, then warns of political influence in six states. Next Sunday’s sermon will be by Rev W T Minchin.
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Mills
E O. Mills
Des Moines
Morman’s Bench
Salt Lake City
Utah
U. S
Senate
Mille
America
Asia
W. T. Minchin
Congregational Church
Remarkable New Stock of 5 and 10 Cent Goods
New shipment offers sponges and scrub brushes at low prices. Square cake pans and granite wash basins priced at 15 cents. A 4 quart granite preserving kettle and a 样quart granite pudding pan at 18 cents. Customers urged to shop soon for bargains.
Third Union Vesper Service at Park Sunday
The third union vesper service will be held at the park Sunday at 6 30 oclock. Rev Minchin of the Congregational church will speak on What the churches of today are emphasizing If weather is unfavorable the outdoor meet will be moved to the U church
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Union
Minchin
Congregational Church
U. Church
Corner Stone Laying at Walnut Grove M E Church
The corner stone of the Walnut Grove M E church near Ames will be laid by Rev. W T Smith D D with the pastor and visiting ministers on Monday July 16 at 10 a m. Religious services will be held and the public is invited. R E Harvey pastor.
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Walnut Grove
M. E
Ames
Cambridge
W. T. Smith
R. E. Harvey
Corner Stone Laid For New Catholic Church Ceremony Planned
The cornerstone for a new Catholic church will be laid Sunday afternoon with formal ceremonies. Father Renier announces the program including an address by Col. Fitzpatrick of Marshalltown and the cornerstone laying by Father Michael Nichols of Shalltown. Refreshments will follow in the basement. The building rises on College Road in a scenic location.
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Renier
Col. Fitzpatrick
Marshalltown
Michae Nichols
Shalltown
College Road
Fourth of July Gathering at Ed Gunder’s Grove
Mr. Ed Gunder entertained neighbors north of town on the Fourth. A dinner was served at a notably well supplied table. The games had one clear winner in the broad jump with Fricke making the stoutest jump and Kooser achieving the longest distance.
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Dupois
For Sale Household Items by Mrs Geo White
For sale a bedroom suite student tables lamps dishes carpets and other household articles. Mrs Geo White offers these items from her residence to interested buyers.
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Geo, White
Willie Visits Aunt Then Returns Home
Willie, who had been staying with his aunt Mrs J Semmons, returned to his home in Frasier.
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Willie
Cotton
Council Bluffs
Local notices and political event chatter from Nevada
The item lists a Democratic county convention at Nevada with two oclock Saturday and notes editor Humphrey expects a quiet meeting. It mentions M K Smith promoting Akin corn husker ads in Des Moines and Ames and describes Mrs Carrell and Mr Carrell active in Des Moines clubs and Masonry with plans to Yellowstone Park.
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Nevada
Sheldon
M. K. Smith
Des Moines
Ames
Humphrey
The
Nevada Watchman
Egates
Col. Bryan
H. L. Carrell
Births Marriages and Deaths in Ames
Births and deaths reported from Ames area include Polly A. Kintzley who died July 5 at age 78 born Polly Frazier in Indiana and married Adolphus Kintzley in 1853. Jacob Erb died July 6 at 80 in Des Moines Baptist Hospital. he was born in Maryland and lived in Iowa. Betty Bepsonn Lonna UL and W. Bedford announce marriages in Stratford and Ames residents plan to live on South Kellogg Street.
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Ames
Polly A. Kintzley
Polly A. Frazier
Greencastle
Ind
Adolphus Kintzley
Iowa
Ontario
Polk County
John Kintzley
Perry Kintzley
Lorens
Elizabeth Scott
Onondaga Street
H.D. Williams
Jacob Erb
Des Moines Methodist Hospital
Alleghany County
Maryland
Richland Cone
Ohio
Caroline Read
Mr. Erb
Plains
Erb
Gough
Harland
Kirkendall
Ankeny
Boecher
Hutchinson
Kansas
Kelso
Maxwell
Guy
St. Louis
Pruit du
Nevada
Bepsonn- Lonna UL
U. B . M W. Bedford and
Iss Adanist
Stratford
Lows
Mnalvon Sout
Kellogg Street
Desirable Residence For Sale Near High School
Eight room dwelling with bathroom, conveniently located to the high school and motor line. Enquire of J. Campbell.
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J.campbell
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Ike Danforth
Sanitary Soda Fountain
Danforth
Danforth & Co
L. O. Keedick
Story County
Onondaga St
J. E. Judge
John R. Keating
Utah Mormans
Lic
Toc
Ames, Ta
Harriet McBlyen
Miss Placeway
Michigan
Gamble
Wichita
Whitehead
Pipestone
Minnesota
Bennett
Lemmons Dry Goods Store
Maise- Jey Im
At Ae UU. A
Ee Ee Uly
Wm. L. Iss
Nancy M
Cedar Rapids
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