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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
4
A long historic roundup notes dates and events linked to Andrew Jackson James Madison Grover Cleveland and Iowa Governor Carroll. It items birthdays births and deaths March dates and notable political milestones including Maine statehood and Utah admission.
A tribute to a longtime educator, praising his faith, leadership at Iowa State College, and impact on high school relations, civics, patriotism, and college community at Ames. Describes his initiative, courtesy, and dedication, noting his role in entrance requirements, college outreach, and church leadership.
A Methodist memorial service in Ames honored Professor Barrett. Speakers lauded his public life and Christian education work, noting his leadership on the church building, school reforms, and dedication to student life. Attendees included Rev. Dr. Hageman, Hon. Faville, and educators from Drake, Cedar Falls, and beyond.
Canned corn sickened contractor C. L. Waltmire at his Hodge avenue home. Guests Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hemstreet of Audubon Iowa also fell ill. Waltmire shows improvement but remains weak as he recovers from the poisoning.
Warner Johnson pastor leads Sunday school at 10:00 and sermon at 11:00 on Possibilities with male quartette. Union services at M. EB. church with Y. P. C. U. and 7:30 sermon on The Two Roads with special singing.
The Baptist Church announces a full day of activities led by Minister Walter I. Fowle including Bible school at 9:45, sermon at 11:00 titled The Church's Task, Junior Union at 3:00, Union Young People's meeting at 6:30, and an illustrated program A Visit to the Great Orient at 7:30 in the M. E. church assembly room northwest basement entrance.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces service details led by Minister Andrew M. Shea. Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Union Young Peoples meeting at 6 30 p m in the northwest basement assembly room. No public worship during the day due to organ installation.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J F F Howser presiding, preaching at 11 a m on Gods Mercy. Endeavor Union at 6 15 p m at M B E church. Evening service at 7 30 p m with topic What shall I do to be Saved. All are welcome.
Poem reflects grief for a departed friend and the lingering warmth of a clasp and memory. The speaker questions the sudden death and questions why God allowed it, concluding death’s work is sterner than a summons, with the echo of the friend’s last words. The piece appears in Harper's Weekly and is attributed to Wilbur D. Nesbit.
William L. Perkins son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Perkins died Tuesday at 11 AM after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at his home at 2 PM Friday conducted by Rev. Fowle. He was born May 7, 1872 in Ohio.
Division No. 2 will host a New genomed supper in the church basement next Thursday at six o'clock. Proceeds support society work and local church activities.
Mr. Frank Linebaugh is away inspecting gas plants. The note records his travel status and purpose of absence without additional details.
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