Ames News Fragments Show Local Notices and Departures
Local paragraphs list community notices including store ads, visits by residents to Boone and Nevada, property transactions, decorations and church events. Travelers like J. Moody Des Moines, Miss Kate Morris Monticello, and J. J. Kennedy Clinton are noted with dates and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Kennedy
Clinton
Will Thompson
Northwestern
Cedar Rapids
Kate Morris
Monticello
Jefferson
Memorial Day tribute and Rosebud land opening noted
Large crowds attend Tuesday memorial exercises in the city with a parade to the Congregational church and a graveside service. The Rosebud Indian Reservation lands open to settlement with July 5 registration in Yankton Fairfax and Bonesteel, followed by draws and final entry dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Congregational Church
Er. R. Hutchins
Des Moines
Grand Army Post
Relief Corp
Rosebud
Yankton
Fairfax
Bonesteel
Missouri
Niobrara
Missouri Valley
Crop Bulletin and Obituary From Des Moines Iowa May 1904
Crop bulletin notes slightly below normal mean temperatures for the past week with above normal rainfall across much of the state. Central and northern areas saw the greatest excess, aiding grasses and small grains while corn planting progresses and stands vary. Potatoes and fruit report good conditions. Obituary records Harmon James Shutes born 1849 Michigan died 1904 near Kelley Iowa. multiple marriages and children, services held in Kelley. Delegates from Story County named to attend the Republican State convention in Des Moines on July 20 with list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin
Des Moines
W. Beyer
L. G. Kent
Young Peoples Societies of Iowa
Young Peoples Union
Christian Church
Cap. Kooser
Frank Buck
Byron Seymour
Stratford
Bruce Hutchinson
Perry
James Hutchinson
Bruce
Harmon James Shutes
Bridgewater
Lenaway County
Michigan
Kelley
Iowa
Boone County
Sarah Goodrich
Bertram
Willis
Florence Cree
Maurice
Ruth
Leslie
Kenneth
Kelley Congregational Church
Andrew M. Shea
Story County
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Nevada
R. H. McCarthy
Ames
J. F. Cavell
T. B. Jones
Gilbert Station
H. O. Duea
Roland
F. W. Heers
Story City
B. Frey
R. A. Frazier
A. Lande
Slater
R. Corneliassen
W. T. Wierson
W. M. Greeley
E. M. McCall
Alderman
J. B. Olinger
Maxweil
Closing Out T J Miller stock of groceries
F D Lowry announces the closing out of the T J Miller and Son stock of groceries and fixtures in the town, inviting the public to view price reductions and purchase goods regardless of cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Miller & Son
Theatre Fire Averted In Odeon Panic
In Marshalltown on May 27 a screening at the Odeon theater nearly triggered a disaster after the projector overheated. A flame burst from the machine and the darkened room sent about 100 people into a frantic rush to the street. The fire department put out the blaze quickly with about 75 dollars in screen damage. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Odeon
Chicago
Journal
Excursion Rates to Colorado Utah and Black Hills
Several excursion rates announced via the North Western Line starting June 1 for trips to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Oyster Bay. Tickets may be used for return until October 31. Daily North Western Line trains available. Apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Utah
Black Hills
North-Western
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Agenta
Chicago & North-Western Ra
Commencement Exercises Highlight Graduation Day
Hundreds gather for the high school commencement as diplomas are awarded. The ceremony features a chorus performance and a speech by Rev. Herr, with Dr Pommel presenting the diplomas and urging graduates toward useful lives and continued pursuit of knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr
Congregational Church
Pommel
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. J. Miller
Gene Roll
J. E. Judge
Boone
Ed. Wilson
Spratt
West Ames
J. Moody
Chester Ruebel
Oskaloosa
Fred Banks
A. J. Graves & Son
Mrs. O. Hamilton
Mrs. H. Vancise
LaVerne
Mrs. Phillips
John McDowell
Hamilton’s
Will Bryant
George Houston
F. D. Danforths Confectionery Store
Dr. Storms
Nevada Decoration Day
M. E
George Bakers
Douglass St
Anna Hemstreet
E. E. Tierney
Henry Wilson
Burnett St
J. A. Stuart
Mrs. W. Holdridge
Harrington
George Roll
Decoration Day
Montgomery Brothers
Clyde Jones
W. O. Boyd
Olson
Hymore
South Dakota
H. H. Mathews
Len Morris
Clarence Miller
Will Stuart
Charles Busby
N. J. Spencer
Son Gay
Ben Stall
Ontario
Blanche Lysinger of
Kate Lysinger
W. R. McCuskey
Jennie
Cole
L. M. Kelley Home
J. F. Kepford
Eura
Dennison
N. A. Joselyn
Ft. Dodge
Georgia Joselyn
Henry Jones
Ogden
Silvia White
McCallsburg Tribune
Charles H. Beach
Wilson
United Brethren Church
H. A. Stoughter
Baptist Church
I. B. Hendershot
Otley
C. A. Gamble
Proper and Son
D. C. Proper
J. P. Duthie
Bert Cramblit
George Clark
Bryce Hutchinson
Edmunds
Rico H. Stine
Carroll
W. W. Talbott
Mr. Stine
Minnie Rich
G. W. Sowers
W. G. Kennedy
London
Rome Semmons
P. O’brien
Rathbone
E. S. Proper
Odd Fellows’ Temple
A. Duntz
Methodist Church
Epworth League
T. J. Miller and Son
F. H. Lowrey
Larimie
Kansas
Mr. Miller
Asa Vandermast
Santa Anna
California
Mr. Vandermaat
George W. Catt
Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Dredging Company of
New York
J. H. Hawser
Miss Pearl
Ray
Norris
Mediapolis
Hawser
Our City
Jewell Cafe
Falien
W. E. Harriman
Deak
Devoe
F W. Devor & Co
Loughran & Bauer
Crop Bulletin
Olden Bros. 8 Co
Columbia
Arnold Fine Dimity
Ieas
Oxford
Almeda Ginghams
Nottingham
Men’s Fine Shirts
Tilden
Seon of
UEEN
QUEEN
Oxfords
Tilden Bros. @ Co
F. D. Lowry
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