Ironworker Jones Dies After Fall at California Site
J M Jones a structural ironworker employed by Baker Iron Works fell to his death on the partially completed Pacific Development Company block at Sixth and Spring streets. A falling timber struck him from above as carpenter Fisher narrowly escaped harm. coroner's inquest to be held at Bresee Brothers morgue. He leaves a widow and three sons.
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California
Ames
J. M. Jones
Baker Iron Works
Pacific Development Company
Sixth
Spring Streets
Jones
Fisher
Trout
Bresee Brothers
Birth death and marriage of Nettie Jane Bowers Cronk
Nettie Jane Bowers Cronk of Clifton Iowa born Big Rapids Michigan April 28 1872 died February 20 1906 at home in Clifton Iowa She married Frank Cronk at New Eagle Michigan June 14 1898 They had five children four living Minnie Gladys Mable Cade all under religious care Her conversion at a Bloomington Iowa revival led to membership in Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Ames Interment was at Ames Cemetery Rev A M Shae led services The article closes with a moral line about thoughtful broad mindedness.
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Nettie Jane
Samuel Bowers
Big Rapids
Mich
Clifton
Iowa
Frank Cronk
New Eagle Mich
Minnie
Gladys
Mable
Cade
Sister Cronk
Bloomington
Methodist Episcopal Church
Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
A. Shea
A. M. Shae
Methodist Church
Ames
Grove and Weist wed at U B parsonage vows exchanged
At the U B parsonage Rev A Pruitt officiated as Lee Grove and Katie Weist joined in marriage. The groom comes from one of Story county’s best families. the bride is described as well suited for homemaking. They will reside on the vacated J W Grove farm north of town after March 1. Friends extend warm wishes.
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U. B. Parsonage
A. Pruitt
Lee Grove
Katie Weist
Story County
J. B. Grove
J. W. Grove
Farmer Institute Addressed by Prof Rutherford at Ogden
Saturday events include Carl Fredberg returning from Chicago and Mrs Belle visiting in Des Moines. Students and faculty attend dances, contests, and parties as Ames hosts engineers and colonial gatherings with numerous guests from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Chicago.
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Prof. Rutherford
Farmers Institute
Ogden
Carl Fredberg
Chicago
Belle of
Des Moines
Genevieve
Winnifred Shaw
Fish
Robert Burns
J. I. Case Thresher Co
Racine
Wis
Margaret Hall
Pi Beta Phi
Iota Theta
OC. F. Curtiss
Robinson
Milwaukee
E. W. Stanton
Marie Roberts
Lola Placeway
Anna Fleming
Kitty Freed
Margaret Stanton
Pray
Lou Tilden
Louise Rowe
Boone
Ella Cummins
Harry Wallis
Marsh
Helen Prouty
Humboldt
Bernice Halley
Indianola
Gertrude Curtiss Paxton
Vesta Hiner Onase
Chariton
Miss Whitehead
Eldora
Undertaker Fails to Bury Hoch Body in Chicago
The undertaker who agreed to bury Johann Hoch after his execution faced repeated refusals from all Chicago cemeteries for a burial permit. At last Hoch’s body was interred in the potters field beside the county poor farm after authorities halted normal burial options.
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Johann Hoch
Hoch
Chicago
Potters Field
Treasurers Report for Ames Independent School District 1905–06
Parley Sheldon delivers the treasurer's report for the Ames Iowa school district for the year ending February 28 1906 outlining funds received and expenditures.
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Independent
Ames
Iowa
Safe deposit boxes for rent Ames Savings Bank
Bank offers safe deposit boxes for rent at Ames Savings Bank. Availability and rental terms listed for customers seeking secure storage options.
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Ames Savings Bank
Burns Beats Hackenschmidt In Two Styles At Armory
Farmer Burns defeated Charles Hackenschmidt last Tuesday at the Armory in two falls. Burns won the first fall in 14 minutes by catch as catch can, Hackenschmidt took the Greco Roman second in 19 minutes. Burns chose the third style, and the crowd saw a strong display from two world class wrestlers. The attendance was about half the capacity, but spectators enjoyed the sport.
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Farmer Burns
Charles Hackenschmidt
Armory Opera House
Burns
Hackenschmidt
Always Keeps Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at Hand
W W Kearney editor of the Independent in Lowry City Missouri says the remedy should be kept in every home. It checks colds early and cures faster and is unmatched for croup in children when given promptly. For sale by Loughran and Bauer.
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Chamberlain
W. W. Kearney
the Independent
Lowry City
Loughran & Bauer
Pain Balm Praised By Indian Territory Editor
Mr J. O. Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory reports rheumatism relief from Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says one application relieves pain and he can resume work. Available from Loughran & Bauer.
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J. O. Bayne
The
Herald
Addington
Indian Territory
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Land sale in Howell County Missouri 160 acres
Classified notice offers 160 acres in Howell County Missouri with 65 acres in cultivation, a large family orchard and modern improvements. Seller E L Gilmore Freeborn Minnesota invites inquiries, noting sacrifice price due to circumstances. Written requests preferred for further particulars.
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Howell
County
E. L. Gilmore
Freeborn, Minn
Settlers One Way Second Class Rates Headed West
One way second class rates to Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota east of the Missouri to Manitoba Western Ontario and Alberta via the Northwestern line available on Tuesdays March 6 18 20 and 27 and April 8 10 17 and 24. For tickets and fall information contact Chicago North Western app agents.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Manitoba
Ontario
Wan
Alberta
North- Western
Chicago & North Western
Bank Offer Opens Accounts at Ames Savings Bank
Ames Savings Bank invites customers to start a new account with deposits from one dollar upward. The bank offers timely interest payments on time deposits. 47-31.
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Ames Savings Bank
Why There Are Three Grooves Cut on Indian Arrows
A Southern Workman account explains three small undulating grooves cut on Indian arrow shafts. An Omaha craftsman explains the grooves aid blood flow or symbolize lightning, while the chief recounts a lesson to his son about addressing inherent wood defects through timely grooving after seasoning.
Notice of Quiet Title Action in Story County Iowa
In District Court Story County Iowa Parley Sheldon administrator with will annexed of John A McFarran deceased files petition alleging the south half of the southeast quarter in a certain township and prays to quiet title against defendants Hatton and Garret. Appear by noon March term 1906 at Nevada Court House Iowa or judgment will be entered. McCartney & Lag Attorneys for plaintiff.
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Joseph Hatton
John A. Ian
Nevada
Iowa
McCartnay & Lag
Tifl
Hat Style Dilemma Sparks Gentle Laughs
In a playful exchange a woman asks if her hat is on straight and a man replies that whenever it looks straight it seems crooked and when crooked it seems straight. The moment captures lighthearted street chatter and a bemused response in a Cleveland Plain Dealer style.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Annual Election Notice for jurepeesens Senate District Ames Iowa
Notice to qualified electors of Story County Iowa that a meeting will be held March 12 1906 to elect a director for three years and a treasurer for two years. The Independent School District of Ames seeks bonds up to 9000 dollars to build a new school in Went district. Voting at City Hall from 1 PM to 6 PM. Dated Ames February 1906.
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Jurepeesens Senet
Amos
Story
Iowa
I de Gay
Marek
K. Smith
Ceeerman Kaspp
Unis
Sheldon
Ames
State of
Toe
Went
Talias
City Hall
Board of Directors
Sias
J. Scorr
Citizens Caucus to Nominate City Officials in Ames
A caucus of qualified electors in Ames convenes at the armory on March 13 at 7 30 p m to nominate candidates for mayor treasurer assessor and city solicitor to succeed incumbents. Ward caucuses will name aldermen for each ward and committeemen, with local officials listed as party officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Parley Sheldon
M. A. Manning
Carl Little
H E. Slattery
A. N Munts
Geo. H. Graham
John Lanning
M. Hemsteet
Geo. W. Bissell
Geo. Jupiacn
Henry Wilson
F. N. Fonlan
A. W. Cone
Lou G. Harpe
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el. Ee
Ite van
van Camp
Barrington Hall
Anderson
Vive
Aaa
Maple City Soap
Satis
J. B. Kooser
Yours Truly
Mutual Phone
Ayer
Ayers
Er Co
Lowell, Mass
Ira Melhuse
F. M.hansen
Jefferson
Mac. Harvey
Roy Miller
Great Northern
Minot
P. A. Smith
Scranton, Iowa
Genevieve Dreher
Angie McKinley
Emma Lenard
Nashville
Tenn
St. Patrick’s Day
Mr. Wickham
Jennie Fedson
Gussie Somers
Mable Randall
Milissa Flynn
Maude Kennedy
Zella Warden
Ethel Grimes
Miss Larabee
Miss Clarke
R. C. Delahunt
Cedar Rapids
Parley Sheldon, Tress
John Moderios
Penn
Citizens’ Caucus
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