Train Schedule Fragment at Station
A truncated timetable note indicates a "TIME TABLE" for Cc. and N. W. R. Rail Road and requires the train to be at the station by a specified leaving time.
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
8
A truncated timetable note indicates a "TIME TABLE" for Cc. and N. W. R. Rail Road and requires the train to be at the station by a specified leaving time.
Mrs. John Born died in Ogden Iowa on Tuesday while traveling with her husband from Colorado. They sought a climate to help her health in Nebraska and then Denver but altitude worsened her condition. She asked to return home as her health failed. Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Grove church tomorrow at eleven.
Cornelius Sebra Potter born January 12 1831 near Owego New York died July 24 1909 in Welcome Minnesota aged 78 years 6 months 12 days He joined the Baptist church in Owego and served as deacon at Red Cloud Nebraska He married Testimonia Barden in Owego September 14 1864 who died in 1872 Their children Ezra Robert and Ella mourn his loss His funeral was July 27 at 3 p m at Prof Ezra Potter's home conducted by Rev Walter L Fowle and he is buried in Ames Cemetery
John T. Houser, minister, resumes duties after vacation. Bible School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m. He will preach in the park at 6 p m. on Sunday.
Miss L Zenor sells entire stock of millinery to Miss Celia Clemenson of Turin Iowa. A fifteen days clearance sale on all millinery runs from July 30 to August 15 with services Sunday at 10 45 at Smiths Hall on the subject Love.
A reflective note on strength born of sorrow and the need for resolve. It counsels avoiding coddling weakness and mentions obtaining cards for a summer trip by leaving an order at the Intelligencer office.
The Register and Leader report the death of Dr R A Collins in Portland Oregon after earlier training in St Louis and a move to his relatives in Portland two years prior. The page notes local visits, family news, injuries, schooling, and upcoming church and social events with multiple Gilbert residents and neighboring towns mentioned.
The G A R s and W R C s of Ames held a picnic at Mrs Jane Casey's home on Thursday of last week instead of a Tuesday social. Dougla Synder and children left for Freeport Illinois Sunday night after visiting friends in the area. Mallory Daily and daughters Jennie and Anna Armstrong visited the C N Moses home Sunday. Edd Colquist returned to Sterling Illinois Friday after a week with his sister Mrs R P Nelm. Lottie Bateman came home from Cedar Falls where she attended Normal College. Minnie Noble visited her sister Mrs Myrtle Albery in Nevada last week. H G Erb and family are visiting their son Raymond in northern Iowa.
The Ladies' Aid Society will host an ice cream lawn social in front of the N Williams and Geo Starr residences on Friday evening July 30. If rain forces postponement, the event moves to Saturday evening. Locals include the Starr family visiting from Des Moines and several townspeople visiting relatives and friends.
A family group led by Hanson and J L Stull started from Ames Saturday evening heading to the Ledges, 15 miles away. A brush with foul weather forced a detour toward Ontario and later to a schoolhouse cross roads before reaching the Ledges at 7 AM for breakfast and a morning of jokes and rest.
A Buffalo News review hails Beete’s Reincarnated as a highly finished blank verse epic set in biblical times. It lauds its noble humanity and philosophical tone, notes occasional overreach toward saccharine sentiment, and predicts even stronger future work from the author.
Bert Keltz has been named district agent for Travelers Insurance with headquarters in Webster City. The dispute over expense payments involved Governor Carroll and state commissioners and centered on whether the state should reimburse certain bills. Druggists of Iowa funded a proposed pharmacy commission to professionalize the trade and regulate the industry, with salaries and per diem allowances debated.
The lecture at the Methodist church by Rev. Dr BE Hagerman of Des Moines was highly practical and humorous. He urged a cheerful religion, mocked solemn facade, and offered a fresh view of boy and dog nature.
A farmer calls to a cautious worker as a dog’s bark continues. The worker jokes that a barking dog never bites but each man worries how soon the noise will end. Written in Succcess Magazine style with a wary tone.
An article promoting ZEMO as a cure for eczema pimples blackheads dandruff and other skin or scalp diseases. It claims germs are drawn to the surface and destroyed by the liquid and notes endorsement by Druggist Mr Cagwin who offers a sample bottle.
A proverb-like remark condemns arrogance and elevating oneself by disdain for others. It suggests that looking down on people harms the one's own stature and fails to elevate anyone.
A quoted remark argues some men cling to tradition rather than accept new realities. The statement reflects skepticism about fidelity to progress and change.
A humorous exchange presents Pat and tax assessor Casey debating value and law. The passage cites Success Magazine noting that property abutting Front Street is taxed at two dollars per foot, highlighting the rigidity of taxation rules regardless of opinion.
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