Grinnell rejection reshapes Iowa state track plans
Ames scouts a lean spring as Grinnell drops out of a state triangular with Drake. The planned two meetings now include a Drake dual and a Missouri Valley meet in Des Moines while Grinnell faces a Grinnell-only meet elsewhere. Star athletes like Kraft and Cockerell show form as outdoor practice starts.
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Missouri Valley
Des Moines
Grinnell
Drake
Iowa
Huffs
Turners
Bairs
Jack
Trulinger
Keeney
Young
Henniger
Tellier
Emerson
Holcomb
Lew McElyea
Newman
van Meter
Latimer
Dressler
Kraft
Cockerell
Jack Watson
Kemlar
Milford and Grant Local Notes and Obituaries
Mrs. Sarah Smith a Milford resident for years died in Nevada last week leaving Gene Smith as son and Mrs. J A Bateman as granddaughter. Andrew Crooks learned of his sister's husband Mr Sidal's death in Salem Oregon. Several local residents celebrated T F Sowers 38th anniversary with guests from Des Moines Union and Milford.
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Sarah Smith
Nevada
Milford
Smith
Gene Smith
J. A. Bateman
Andrew Crooks
Sidal
Salem
Oregon
Lizzie Martin
William Crooks
Grant
T. F. Sowers
George Vernon
Dollie Sowers
Des Moines
Hattie Smith
Union
Iowa
N. E. Gilmore
H. C. Davis
Algona
Perry
J. A. Heintz
M. A. Lyon
C. N. Moses
Fred Porter
Hardcastles
Grandma
Ames Sporting News Dope On Spring Sports
The piece notes quiet in athletics between winter and spring events. It mentions baseball fields and cinder paths to be filled soon and that men train in sheds or annexes while authorities set schedules. It hints at issues with training camps this spring.
Birth of a Son for Mr and Mrs Mullica
Mr and Mrs James Mull i ca welcomed a son on Tuesday March 8. The birth balances their family with two boys as Jim wears a smile.
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James Mullica
Jim
Ruth Becomes Grandfather After Daughter Born in Franklin
C F Ruth learns his son and wife have a daughter born, making him the grandfather and the town’s most honored man. The news surpasses even the thrill of a big moose shot in Canada.
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Ruth
C. F. Ruth
Franklin Township
Canada
Obituary of Mrs. Sarah Smith of Story County
Mrs. Sarah Paddick Smith born September 13 1823 in Sussex County New Jersey died in Nevada on Tuesday March 1 She married Aaron Smith December 10 1846 and lived in Ohio Illinois Iowa until her death They had five sons John Henry died in infancy I H and D P lived in Hood River Oregon U S in Nevada Eugene Smith of Ames Burial from the United Brethren church with funeral services by Rev Warner Johnson
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Sarah Paddick Smith
Sussex County
New Jersey
Nevada
Aaron Smith
Franklin County
Ohio
Illinois
Iowa
Story County
John Henry
I. H
D. P
Hood River
Oregon
U. S
Eugene Smith
Ames
Marriages Across Iowa and Nearby States Reported
Notices recount three weddings: Avis Smith to Theodore B. Evans at the Ellis home in Montour with Dr. Geo D Crisman officiating and a reception for about twenty five guests. Theis to Daisy Babcock wed in Farnumsville with plans to start life in Ames. Florence Burdick and R Christian wed at the Burdick home with ministers and new housekeeping in Ames.
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W. V. Ellis
Leon
Iowa
8. Ellis
B. S. Smith
Gladys Cronk
Montour
Mina Cronk
Whorrey
Christian Burdick
Florence Burdick
Mr. R. Christian
F. D. Burdick
Geo. D. Crissman
Methodist Church
Miss Burdick
Mutual Telephone
Mr. Christian
Northwestern
Mrs. Christian
Boone Street
Municipal Election Proclamation for Ames March 28 1910
Notice of municipal election to be held March 28 1910 from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm across Ames wards. Mayors treasurer assessor two councilmen at large and one councilman per ward to be elected. Date and officials listed. Cagwin agency for Zemo skin remedy promotes samples and cures.
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City Hall
A. S. Spring
Roberson Bros. Machine Co
Square Deal Coal Co
Ames
Iowa
Galen Tilden
A. B. Maxwell
Joel BE. Cagwin
Zemo
Cagwin
Perry's Special Sale on Sample End Lace Curtains
Fix up your attic and cellar windows with sample end lace curtains now at Perry's. This special sale offers decorative drapery pieces to refresh rooms and enhance sunlit spaces.
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Perry’s
Bon Bon Dish Promotion at Laughran and Bauer’s Saturday
A promotion for Fenway Chocolates features a beautiful Bon Bon Dish available by the pound at Laughran and Bauer’s store on Saturday the 12th.
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Laughran & Bauer
Probate of Will in Story County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Enoch Thurman, deceased, is filed in the District Court at Nevada Iowa and set for probate hearing on March 5 1910. Anyone may appear to show cause why the instrument should not be admitted as decedent’s will. Witness the seal of the District Court March 8 1918.
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Iowa
Story County
District Court
Said
Enoch Thurman
Nevada
A. D
M. BO
Per
Parisian Corsets Sold in Ames by W A Perry
The Parisian Corsets are sold in Ames by W A Perry. The notice identifies the vendor and location without additional details.
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Ames
W. A. Perry
California land and rates spark a rare opportunity
A sales notice offers Tulare County acreage at $75 an acre with easy terms backed by expert paperwork. Iowa and Illinois buyers urged to consider a climate rich in water, alfalfa potential, and orange orchard development near a railroad. Open rate to all, $20, with Des Moines mention.
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Portersville
California
Los Angeles
Tulare County
Iowa
Illinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milford and Grant
J. W. Bateman
W. H. Mills
Albin Vail
F. W. Brokaw
Ames Sporting News
Semmons’ Dry Goods Store
Theis Babcock
Frank Theis
Amhes
Daisy Babcock
Farnumsville
Theis
Judish Bros
C. C, Pugh
Crocker Bldg
Oxfords
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