Vote on Ames electric plant sale defeats proposal
The Monday election on selling Ames electric light plant to Col BE Pratt for about 50000 failed. Ward by ward results show a citywide majority against the sale with Fourth Ward strongest in opposition. The article calls for a decisive vote and public disclosure of dealings while warning of continued light problems and delayed city improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Col. Pratt
Ames
Col BE. G. Pratt
EOE Ees
Col. Prat
West Ames
Fourth Ward
Baquo
City League Baseball Draws Big Crowds
Interest in the city league grows with large crowds on Monday and Tuesday nights. Tilden's beat Fair Store 7 to 5, and Bachelors defeated P. O. 7 to 2. Standings show Tilden's 6 wins and 4 losses while Bachelors are 4 and 6, with P. O. and others trailing.
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Tilden’s
Fair Store
Bachelors
P. O
Eee Cieeeers
Obituary of Andrew J. Corbin of Ames Iowa
Andrew J. Corbin born May 12 1841 in Taylor county West Virginia moved to Illinois as a youth served two and a half years in the army married Mary C Baldwin May 24 1868. They had a son Henry Corbin who lives in Ames. He died May 30 1903 and funeral July 8 1909 from his son's home conducted by Rev Warner Johnson, interred at Manning.
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Andrew J. Corbin
Taylor County
West Virginia
Illinois
Mary C. Baldwin
Henry Corbin
Ames
Mr. Corbin
Warner Johnson
Manning
Lands Open for Registration on Reservations region wide
Some 750000 acres of U S government lands open for registration daily from July 15 to August 5 in the Coeur d Alene Idaho Spokane Washington and Flathead Montana reservations under Homestead laws at 12 to 7 per acre payable in yearly installments. Registration at Spokane with applications sworn at Coeur d Alene Spokane Kalispell or Missoula. Round trip homeseekers tickets offered via Chicago & Northwestern Ry July 20 to August 3. For details contact Northwestern line agents.
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Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
Spokane
Washington
Flathead Reservation
Montana
U. S
Coeur d Alene
Kalispell
Missoula
McCormick Binder For Sale Ready To Work In Field
Second hand McCormick binder offered by dealer I. J. Ferguson in farm machinery. Ready to go in the field. prospective buyers urged to call or phone for details.
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McCormick
I. J. Ferguson
Civic Improvement Benefit For Band Stand at Scenic Theater
Proceeds from Monday evening July 19 entertainment at the Scenic Theater benefit the Civic Improvement society for a city park band stand fund. All are urged to attend and enjoy a splendid show headlined by The One Quartette.
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Civic Improvement Society
Maxwell Park Association Incorporation Notice
Official publications announce the incorporation of The Maxwell Park Association based in Ames Story County Iowa. Articles detail the corporation name purposes real estate park for Ames Chautauqua Assembly capital stock at 1000 shares of ten dollars each with voting rights limited to fifty shares per holder and authority to borrow and buy property while stockholder liability remains limited.
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Iowa
Maxwell, Park Association
Ames
Story County
Ames Chautauqua Assembly
Articles of Incorporation for 1909 Iowa Company
The document outlines a nonprofit like corporate charter with a Board of Directors of three to nine members, annual meetings beginning 1909, officer roles including President Secretary and Treasurer, stock issuance, by law adoption, and provisions for meetings, bonds, and amendments. It lists the initial directors L. C. Tilden Parley Sheldon W. P. George W. J. Semmons W. B. Niles Ben Edwards H. F. Woodruff and notes execution before a Notary Public in Story County Iowa on May 25 1909.
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Stupideerin
Board of Directors
Corporation
Rions Board of Directors
L. C. Tilden
Parley Sheldon
W. P. George
W. J. Semmons
W. B. Niles
Ben Edwards
H. F. Woodruff
L. C. Til
L. C .Tilden
Sheldon
J. Semmons
B. Niles
State of
Iowa
Story County
L. C. ‘Tiden
George
Ames City seeks sidewalk proposals on Duff Douglass Kellogg streets
The City of Ames Iowa invites sealed proposals for permanent cement sidewalks on Duff Avenue Onondaga to Story Kellogg Avenue from C N W tracks to Story Onondaga Street Duff to Burnett to be built by Aug 2 1909 and completed by Nov 1 1909. Estimates include 31670 sq ft 13 ft walk 11146 sq ft 10 ft walk and 2400 sq ft 6 ft walk.
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Duff Avenue
Onondaga Street
Story Street
Douglass Avenue
Kellogg Avenue
Burnett Avenue
Posals City Geek
Ames
City of Order
City of
Notice to Contractors for Ames Sewer and Sidewalk Work
The City Council of Ames Iowa invites sealed bids for sanitary sewers sub drains and cement sidewalks. Bids due August 9 1909 with five percent certified check and liquidated damages. bids opened August 9 1909 at eight p m. Sidewalk work bid due July 16 1909 with 25 dollar certified check and 1000 bond. certificate payments and assessments described. work to be supervised by City Council.
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Ceruim
Ames
Lowa
Orr Council
Maxwell
Town
Jackson Street
Kellogg Avenue
Grant Street
Washington Avenue
Iowa
A. Baxwell
City of Ames
Onondaga Street
Story Street
City of
Eny
Rings Little Liver Pills Ad Copy
An advertising snippet promotes Rings Little Liver Pills as small pleasant and easy to take. The copy emphasizes ease of use and portability for daily liver health uses.
Beebs Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
A medicinal notice advertises Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as the easiest cure for coughs and colds by gentle bowel movement. It claims relief from congestion and quick acting relief, sold by C. A. Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
Notice to Contractors for a Washington Township Schoolhouse
Proposals for erecting a schoolhouse in Washington township Story county Iowa will be received at Jndisoh Bros drug store Washington township where plans may be viewed until 1 pm August 5 1008. Awards go to the lowest responsible bidder and the board reserves the right to reject all bids. Ames Town July 7 1008 W M Beedle Secretary.
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Washington Township
Story County
Iowa
Story
Jndisoh Bros
Ames Town
W. M. Beedle
Probate Notice in Story County Will Hearing
In Story County Iowa the clerk notes a written instrument claimed as the will of Milli kan Stalker deceased. A hearing is set for July 6 1908 in Nevada to determine acceptance of the will with interested parties asked to show cause.
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State of
Iowa
Story County
District Court
Said
Millikan Stalker
Nevada
A. D
Co. M. Sooper
Pineules for Kidney and Urinary Ailments
Pineules aid kidney liver bladder and rheumatic conditions by removing salt and water and cleansing the blood. They act promptly. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
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Biointelligencer
F. R. and
M. C. Conaway
W A. Perry
MFGR
Huskers
Mes, Iowa
Official Publications
THE
Maxwell Park Association
Burson
Tan, At
Rockford Sox
N. B
Ames, Lowa
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