Death Angel Claims Prof A C Barrett
Prof Richard C Barrett dies after two operations for ear infection. Remains brought to Ames for funeral at College Chapel Saturday 2 30. A long career as a college leader and speaker ends with a sorrowful public tribute from colleagues, wife, and daughter.
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Richard C. Barrett
Ames
Barrett
College Chapel
Des Moines
Methodist Hospital
Europe
Iowa
Uise
Barretts
Richard C Barrett Iowa educator and statesman profile
Richard Cornelius Barrett born October 1 1858 at Waverly Iowa rose as educator official and author. He served as Mitchell county superintendent Iowa state public instruction head twice elected with large margins first Iowa born official in that post. He authored The Government of Iowa and championed sabbatical year proposals. He held professorships at Iowa State College and participated in local Ames affairs.
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Waverly
Bremer County
Iowa
Alva C. Barrett
Pennsylvania
Sybilla C. (Bonstein) Barrett
Jeannette Armour Dean
Minnesota
Ruth Dean Barrett
Ames High School
Iowa State College
Waverly Public Schools
Decorah Institute and Training School
Riceville
Mitchell County
Northern Iowa Teachers Asociation
Normal Department
The
State Teachers Association
State Teachers Reading Board
Iowa State Teacher Association
Upper Iowa University
Educators of Iowa
Cornell College of
Mt. Vernon
Cedar Rapids
State of
Europe
Ames
Ames Methodist Sunday School
Ames Commercial Club
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Richard Cornelius Barrett
Iown
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Prof Richard C Barrett Leads Iowa Prayer at St Louis Exposition Corner
The 1903 event marks Iowa driving the corner stake for its state pavilion at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Gov and Iowa Commission officials preside as Prof Richard C Barrett offers a formal prayer honoring public schools and state unity. The ceremony follows Roosevelt and Cleveland’s visit and precedes construction of the Iowa building.
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Iowa
Board of Commissioners
St. Louis
Richard C. Barrett
Louisiana
France
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Iowa Commission
54Th Regiment
W. W. Witmer
Iowa Educator Barrett Named State Superintendent
A prominent Iowa educator and editor, Barrett served as president of the Fourth District Republican League and led The Mitchellville County Teacher while editing the Iowa Teacher. He became State Superintendent after lecturing across the state and held ex-officio positions on the boards of Iowa State College, the State University of Iowa City, and the State Normal at Cedar Falls, plus chairing the Board of Educational Examiners.
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Republican League
Mitchellville County
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Northwest
Barrett
Iowa State College
State University of
Iowa City
State Normal School At
Cedar Falls
State Board of Educational Examiners
The Chaplains Estimate by O H Cessna
Professor Barrett was a earnest Christian gentleman whose life showed quiet strength. His calm acceptance of death reflected his lifelong aim to do good and to uplift students through religious work and counsel. His loss leaves a void in the college community as a pillar of strength.
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O. H. Cessna
Iowa State College
Barrett
Pastor Reveres a Saintly Leader in Ames Memoriam
Rev Andrew M Shea pays tribute to Prof Richard C Barrett of Ames in a 1909 memorial piece. He praises Barretts stainless Christian character and steady faith, noting his leadership as Sunday school superintendent and participant in church services.
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Andrew M. Shea
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Ames
Richard C. Barrett
Ricard C. Barrett
Poem lines from Bryant on death and farewell
The speaker recalls the immortal caravan of souls moving to the afterlife. He contrasts the quiet, trusting approach to death with the harsh fate of quarry slaves. He bids farewell to a brother, hoping his waking will be blessed on the eternal morn.
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Bryant
Brother
Memorial tributes for Prof Barrett from city leaders
Rev William J Minchin Mayor Tilden and others praise Prof Barrett after his death. They note his affection for people, active city involvement, educational leadership, and the impact of his loss on the community.
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William J. Minchin
Congregational Church
Barrett
Tilden
Walter I. Fowl
The
Baptist Church
F. E. King
Louisiana Purchase Flag Day Observed in Iowa Schools
State public instruction chief notes Friday December 18 is set for Louisiana Purchase Flag Day in schools. Teachers to stage exercises on citizenship and public welfare as Iowa commemorates the 1803 transfer of Louisiana. Messages from educators in other states praise the pamphlet and its use in classrooms.
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Louisiana Purchase
New Orleans
Louisiana
France
United States
Iowa
Republic
Iowa Commission
Richard C. Barrett
Public Instruction
Department
J. H. Vaill
Connecticut
Barrett
Civic Improvement Society Ends Rallies With Standing Room Only
The Ames Civic Improvement Society held a large revival meeting with a standing room only turnout, recording seventy members from across town. The treasurer reported 60.80 dollars on hand to furnish a rest room in the library, and the club authorized immediate purchases plus future additions as funds come in. Next Monday marks the first regular meeting of the year, with strong prospects and a resourceful president guiding a large, eager membership.
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Civic
Ames Civic Improvement Society
Barrett Taught Paterlotism Inspires Iowa Patriotism
Prof. R C Barrett promoted Iowa patriotism through school leaflets and readings. His pamphlet urged study of Iowa history and the Louisiana Purchase, with programs in over 13 000 classrooms and more than 700 000 pupils, aiming to spark civic interest and self government.
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R. C. Barrett
Barrett
Iowa
Department of Public Instruction
Louisiana Territory
Mounted Service Shifts in Fourth Ward Route
Elmer Greenlee transfers from the Fourth Ward mounted territory as Ben Keltner moves in to take the Keltner route. Keltner will provide horse and wagon, expand his district by about a third, and receive $200 yearly for horse and equipment. Bilis will move to the Keltner route. Greenlee may switch to Keltner’s old route or route 3.
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P. O
Ben Keltner
College
Elmer Greenlee
Keltner
Mr. Bilis
Ames Youth Civic Plan Proposed by Morse
As Ames civic groups discuss youth involvement, Mrs. W. A. Morse urges a public school meeting with district leaders to organize a boys brigade and girls physical culture clubs. Proposals include bird and tree protection, a city beautification gymnasium, home gardening contests, and civic pride to shape future citizens.
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Ames Civic Improvement Club
W. A. Morse
Civic Improvement Society
Childrens
Morse
Ames
VETS Banquet Honors Alumni and Graduates at ISU College
The fifth annual Veterinary Medical society banquet at Chamberlain Des Moines Friday March 12 at 8 00 pm honors alumni and the graduating class. Toastmaster Dr R R Dykstra of Iowa State College will introduce speakers including W J Dixon president Board of Trustees C F Curtiss E B Faville N N Crawford class 09 and Dr English 2d U S Cavalry.
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Veterinary Medical Society of the
Iowa State College
Chamberlain
Des Moines
N. N. Crawford
F. 8. Ballard
Guy Gilbert
Chas. Murray
R. R. Dykstra
W. J. Dixon
Board of Trustees
C. F. Curtiss
E. EB. Faville
Iowa
Dr. English
U. 8
Cavalry
Clyde Williams Sold To Denver Club From Toledo
Clyde Williams, a noted football and baseball star and former Ames coach, has been sold from Toledo to the Denver ball club under managers Burke and Gunthrope. The Ames community wonders if he will play professional baseball again this year, influenced by his strong friendship with the Toledo manager who kept him in the ranks last season.
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Clyde Williams
Ames
Toledo
Ames College
Bill Armour
Toledo Mudhens
Grizzly
Burke and
Gunthrope
Denver
Williams
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Lowa
Richard
Paterlotism
Fourth Ward
B. Keltner
Greenlee
Ellis
Ricwargo C. Barrett
Friendship
Golden West
Reat
Liccian Barker
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