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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1908

Page

5

Ames in Brief notes on locals and events

Marion Smith visited Nevada Saturday. Dr Pammel made a business trip to Des Moines Friday. District school Friday evening at the Congregational church. Special prices on groceries and queensware at Kooser s. Rena his ad. 49 11. Prof Noble attended the Des Moines debate between Grinnell and Drake Friday evening. Ben H Read to return home Friday for Iowa college spring vacation. Repairs add porch lighting plumbing to Alex Gray house at the college. Mrs G K Scott s baby died yesterday and was buried in Ames cemetery today. The baby s father was the man killed at St Dodge two weeks ago. Prof Bell left Saturday for Mercy hospital Des Moines for treatment and expects to return this week. W G Gray and I Will start a cleaning and pressing establishment in Ed Kooker s former upstairs rooms, the Ames Dress Club. Auction set for Saturday March 21 at 8 00 in front of Frank Morris barn, 9 head of horses. Thompson and McLain handle sale terms. Lew Cole to host merchant s carnival at skating rink Tuesday evening with about fifty merchants. Miss Ford of Riverside visiting sister Mrs Dr Tilden and brother Aldus Ford stopping en route to British Columbia. J E B Cagwin s window decor features Allen s perfumes and teddy bears. European hand painted vases with chrysanthemums form background.

Ames Produce Quotations Read Barn Story and Douglas Streets

Fresh eggs at ib per dozen. Old home poultry at 7 percent per pound. Springere offers 7 percent per pound. Read barn and Story and Douglas Streets listed for prices.

Ames Produce Company Read Barn Story & Douglas Sts Springere

Spring Starts Tomorrow Marks Equinox Day

Spring begins tomorrow with the vernal equinox on March 20 as daylight and night balance. The day will be 12 hours long and observers note seasonal changes and preparations for cleaning and renewal.

Perils to the Home in Ames Sermon Series

Rev. H. D. Williams pastor of the Church of Christ will open a series on Perils to the Home in Ames with a Sunday evening sermon. The morning sermon is titled Aiming at Victory.

H. D. Williams Church of Christ Ames

Lenten Services Planned by St. John's and Brotherhood

Under St. John's Episcopal Church and the Brotherhood of St. Andrew Lent services are announced. March 20 Friday 5 to 6 Alumni Hall Rev. Thomas Cassidy Des Moines. March 21 9 a m communion at the church. March 22 Sunday 7 30 p m in the church Gen James Rush Lincoln.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Brotherhood of St. Andrew Alumni Hall Thomas Cassidy Des Moines James Rush Lincoln

St Cecilia’s Church Announces Lent Service

St Cecilia’s Catholic Church invites parishioners to a mid Lenten service at 7 30 Sunday evening with a sermon by Father Nichols of Nevada. Francis C Renier is the pastor and welcomes all attendees.

St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church Francis C. Renier St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church Francis J. Renier Father Nichol’s Nevada

Baptist Church Sunday Schedule with Ark Story Sermon

Walter J. Fowle pastor leads Bible school at 9 45 morning sermon at 11 on Except the Lord Build a House Junior class at 3 00 Young People at 6 30 and evangelistic services at 7 30 with special music and a sermon titled Lessons for today from the story of the Ark.

Ministerial Talks and Public Reception Planned

William J. Minchin, pastor, will preach in the morning with Rev. H. Paul, D. D., to speak in the evening. A public reception for Mr. Douglass is scheduled for Monday evening and all are invited.

U B Church Mission Talk and Pledge

Pastor J W Stiverson leads services as Mrs Vance of Kansas speaks in morning and evening on Foreign Missions The annual missions pledge will be taken Preaching at Shipley at 3 oclock.

U. B. Church J. W. Stiverson Vance Kansas Shipley

College Chapel to Host Rev H Paul Douglass

Rev H Paul Douglass, former pastor of the Ames Congregational church, will speak at Sunday morning services in the College Chapel with O H Cessna serving as chaplain.

Lutheran Church Friday Services Noted

G. O. Paulsrud, pastor, announces services at the Lutheran church Friday evening.

Christian Science Services in Odd Fellows Hall

Services Sunday at 11 a m in Odd Fellows hall with the subject Matter.

Christian Science Odd Fellows Hall

Professor Stevenson addresses church on Living Life Over Again

Professor W H Stevenson delivered a sermon at the congregational church Sunday evening before a large audience of students. He spoke on the subject Living Life Over Again, presenting reflections for a thoughtful audience.

W. H. Stevenson Congregational Church Sunda

Patten Speaks on Exercise Toward Godlikeness at Chapel

Professor A W Patten of Evanston University delivered an address at Sunday chapel on Exercise yourself unto Godlikeness. He outlined the value of memory imagination books strong will and a pure mind.

A. W. Patten Evanston University Chapel Sunday

Ladies Aid Meeting at Lutheran Church Next Thursday

The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran church plans a meeting with Mrs. Cherley Anderson next Thursday.

The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran Church Cherley Anderson

Dr Storms Fills Pulpit in Dubuque Addresses Teachers

Dr. Storms filled Dr. Cady's pulpit at Dubuque Sunday and remained through Monday to speak to local teachers.

Dr. Storms Dr. Cady Dubuque

Father Renier Marks St Patrick's Day With Father Nicholls

Father Renier spent St Patricks day with Father Nicholls at N Nevada.

Father Renier St. Patricks Father Nicholls Nevada

Triangular Debate Partial Victory Highlights Ames Drake Grinnell

In the State Triangular debate held Friday Ames affirmative lost to Drake while Ames’ opponent Grinnell beat the Drake team. Drake defeated both Ames and Grinnell. nine debates show Ames four wins, Drake three, Grinnell two, with next year’s event anticipated.

Ames Drake Grinnell

Pineules offer for back ache relief and kidney support

A 30 days trial offers Pineules for back pain and rheumatic discomfort. It claims to aid kidneys, bladder, and blood health with broad age suitability. Satisfaction is guaranteed or money refunded, sold by C. A. Gamble.

C. A. Gamble

Social notes from Ames and nearby towns

Miss Ruth Evers described as a Des Moines caller visited Sunday while Miss Mefta Beardshear traveled to Jordan for the weekend. Numerous Misses and Mrs. figures from Des Moines, Nevada, Boone, Indianola, Omaha, and Ames appear in brief visits, teachable trips, or local events including church notices, sales, and a May wedding announcement for Vera Kistler and B. Watson.

Vera Kistler B. Watson Ames

Bishop's South Visit Sparks Breakfast Hymn Joke

A bishop recounts visiting a southern town where scarce good servants left ladies to do their own work. He woke to a soprano singing Nearer My God to Thee and praised the hostess for her piety. She answered that she boils eggs to three verses for soft and five for hard.

Georgia Warden Praises Kodol for Indigestion Relief

Hon. Jake Moore of Georgia testifies that after twenty years of stomach trouble and eighteen months of worsening digestion he found rapid improvement with Kodol. He reports regaining weight and overall health after trying the remedy, and says he keeps a bottle on hand for continued benefit. Signed in Atlanta August 10, 1904. Sold by A. Gamble.

Jake Moore Georgia E. Cc. DeWitt & Co Chicago Kodol Jake C. Moore Atlanta A. Gamble

New Wagon for Cut Flowers

Olsonville Greenhouses unveils a new delivery wagon for F. J. Olson to serve the city. The green wagon with red running gears bears the firm name and two phones in large white letters, reflecting Olson’s progressive business booster image ordered by George O'Brien.

F. J. Olson Olsonville Olson Iowa George O’brien

Alligator Snatched by A Man in Pond Incident

In the Apalachicola Times report, Bullie Ham vanished under a pond after removing his coat. His submerged leg surfaced signaling danger, prompting bystanders to pull him up. An alligator about four feet long surfaced with him, prompting a rescue attempt.

Bullie Ham Bullie Apalachicola

Formidable Head Breakers of Canaques of New Guinea

Describes defense clubs used by Canaques in New Guinea. Wooden heads, polished and artistically formed, sometimes stone shafts reinforced with wood. A banyan branch is grown through a drilled hole in the stone, then cut to create a tight, formidable head breaker after a year or two.

New Guinea Pearson’s Weekly

Wickedness accumulates like a rolling stone over time

The fragment suggests wickedness grows cumulatively from small beginnings into a larger effect as it rolls forward. It implies moral drift and increasing impact, but lacks concrete events, names, or places to anchor a fuller news-like summary.

New Town on the Interurban Seeks Post Office

A petition is circulating among farmers near Alleman for a post office and rural route on the Interurban line south of Huxley. Proponents report a twenty mile route and aim to attract a favorable government review amid existing mail service gaps and recent route readjustments.

Allemann Huxley Ames Allieman McDonald Des Moines Slater News Uncle Sam

Beeps Laxative Cough Syrup Endorsed by Dr Anderson

Dr William H Anderson of Soda Springs Idaho says Bees Laxative Cough Syrup relieves coughs and colds where other remedies failed. Gentle laxative action suits children and it is pleasant to take for coughs hoarseness whoop cough. Money refunded if not issued. Sold by C A Gamble.

Wm. H. Anderson Soda Springs Ida C. A. Gamble

Citizen's Lumber Sale on Galvanized Rubber Ing Prices

The Citizen's Lumber lists galvanized rubber ing priced at $1.40 for 1 ply, $1.80 for 2 ply, and $2.15 for larger ply. Also offered 2x12 lumber at $22.00 per thousand feet.

College enrollment rises to 1679 with large gender split

Attendance increases over last year with enrollment at 1679, up by 84 students. Engineering and Animal Husbandry courses attract the most students while domestic courses show 162 girls, suggesting total female enrollment could reach about 200.

P.G. Sr. Jr. Soph. Fr. Ac. Sp

Also Mentioned on This Page

Amengineering Co Tfich Westman College Park C. H. Randall South End Walnut Ave Chariton J. A. Nickerson Boz Gilbert Sta Marion Smith Dr. Pammel Kooser S. Rena Prof. Noble Ben H. Read Iowa College Alex Gray College G. K. Scott St. Dodge Bell Saturaay Mercy Hospital Wilton McCarthy W. G. Gray I. Will Ed Kooker Ames Dress Club Frank Morris Thompson & McLain Lew Cole Miss Ford Riverside Dr. Tilden Aldus Ford British Columbia J. EB. Cagwin Allen's Perfumes J. W. Adams G. O. Paulsrud J. G. Emerson A. G. Thurman I. D. Hadley Guy M. Stearns G. B Brammer Henry Peterson E. A. Nye C. E. Hunn E. H. Addison W. H. Arney Marshalltown New Capel Supt. Connell Cedar Rapids Atty. McHenry Atty. Stone Miss Mefta Beardshear Jordan Mrs George Burwn Mrs. Dickey of Massure Claire Lockwood Miss Kersey Mineapolis Miss Chariton R. C. Barrett Elizabeth Farnsworth Boone Mrs. H. R. Minkler C. M. Minkler C. H. Morris Mrs. Maxwell Mrs. Allen of Elizabeth Campbell Gray J. F. Williams Royal Neighbors Kate Nelson Vita Freed Charles Oliver Dr. Maxwell W. 8. Bradley of Ft. Dodge Maxwell Grace Troutner Edith Margaret Hall Florence Brown Charles McDonald Vera Mather Mildred Patterson Prof. Bell Miss Pikes Millinery C. B. Clapp Kansas City Prof. Raymond F. W. Whitcomb Alice Madison M. K. Smith Elizabeth Underwood Omaha Mayme B. Woolson Cedar Falls Ruth Woolson Slye Prof Raymond Miss Cessna W. B. Harriman Hampton L. H. Carrell Rice Daniel McCarthy Capt Mrs. W.W. M. Greeley Athes Teocemgod Coundh Sobves Co Tilden Bros. & CO Want Daily Mail
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