Local Ames Notes Highlight May Events and Visits
Mrs M J Jones visits a sister in Nevada Ames friends host callers and visitors include Mrs F D White of Oskaloosa and Chas Whitaker of Nevada Local clubs meetings and services noted Robt McIntyre address at college and ministerial union events Camp McKinley guard choice James Rush Lincoln named engineer shifts in electric plant and local business news reflect wartime mobilization and community life
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Thomas
Robt. McIntyre
Blackman
Elwell
Baptist
Boone
Cora Thompson
Nebraska
Tom Thompson
Langland
Myrah
Page
Q. Moore
Council Meeting Actions Set August Monthly Session
City council met in regular session last Monday with Mayor Cramer. councilmen Lan ning Bowers McLain Hale Morris Chamberlain and Marston. The marshal salary was approved and many bills allowed. A pool room permit was denied. An arc light request at Clark and Onondaga streets was granted and lights in alleys of blocks 11 and 12 ordered. Electric and water funds each loaned 500 dollars. The meeting then adjourned to an equalization session with assessor’s books accepted.
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Cramer
Lanning
Bowers
McLain
Hale
Morris
Chamberlain
Marston
E. O. Bellamy
Ogden
Clark and
Onondaga Street
Quades
Corporation
Water Fund
Railroad Wreck Near Depot Causes Damaged Engines
A fast freight at 25 mph crashed into an open switch south of the depot yesterday, striking the switch engine and a passenger coach. The engines were badly damaged and the coach wrecked. no injuries reported. Wrecking crews cleared the site and investigators in Boone examined the switching crew.
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Boone
Lamp marking begins May 1 1898 for Incan descent lamps
Exias Cirtron announces all Incan descent lamps sold after May 1 1898 must bear a red ink date strip on the lamp and no credit for defective lamps if the paper mark is removed. Miller & Kooser promotes Victor Coffee. Imp H. Banks advertises a non explosive smokeless gasoline and northern grown potatoes.
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Exias Cirtron
Imp H. Banks
Walters Death in Franklin Township Funeral at Gilbert
Lemuel M Walters died Friday afternoon at his sister’s home after a year long illness. Services were held at noon Sunday, with a procession to Gilbert for Congregational church rites led by Rev H P Douglass. Interment followed in Gilbert Cemetery. Walters, born October 20 1855, Iowa to Caleb and Julia, left a wife Leesa Coon and a daughter, plus a sister and mother as survivors. He recently embraced Christianity and died peacefully. Also notes: Chicago Breeders Gazette reports Neasham Parrot of Nevada Iowa sold draft horses to export buyers, listing prices for gray and bay Percherons and other breeds. The horse market section ends with an encouraging outlook for breeders.
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Lincoln
Camp McKinley
Des Moines
Iowa
Swartz
Cedar Rapids
College
M. E. Church
Chas
Hutchison
Chicago
H. Knapp
Jennie Beyer
Grand Chapter of
The
Order
Osceola
Sam P. Jones
Robert McIntyre
College Chapel
National Guard
Robert Ingersoll
McIntyre
Ingersoll
Kansas
Talmage
America
Europe
Topeka
Kan
Commonwealth
Washington Dawson & Son
Geo. O’brien
Lockridge Farm
Nevada
Dawson
O’brien
Ames
Boone
Spain
Cuba
Durance Vile
Boone Democrat
J.C. W. Cox D. D
Washington
Methodist Church
Cox
Sunday School Union
Mississippi River
McKinley
Senate
Fitz Hugh Lee
Army
James Rush Lincoln
Old Hutch
Lemuel M. Walters
Ed. Wilkinson
Gilbert
H. P. Douglass
Lemuel M
Caleb
Julia Walters
Ogle County
Ill
Franklin Township
This County
Leesa A. Coon
Chicago Breeders Gazette
Neasham & Parrot
Funeral of Lemuel Walters Draws Large Local Attendance
A Sabbath funeral for Lemuel Walters drew a large crowd, showing neighbors’ goodwill. Choirs joined in singing Jesus Lover of my soul and God be with you till we meet again as Rev Douglass of Ames led the service with Rev Ball assisting. The procession moved to the cemetery for the graveside benediction.
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Lemuel Walters
Congregational
Douglass
Ames
Ball
Congregational Church
Unsettled Notes Notice From Van Chamberlain
The notice urges settlement of all unsettled notes and accounts at once. The agent says he can be found at the lumber office of his successor, Mr. Embree on Main street or at his home to collect payments.
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A. C. Cole
French & King
Tribune
Maxwell
Ole Sabo
Cole
Maxwell Tribune
Mr. Embree
Main Street
Blue Flame Sunshine Oil Stove Promises Safe Efficient Heat
Absolute safety without extra cost can be had by using the Blue Flame Sunshine Oil stove. Does not explode, is free from odor and produces a greater heat in less time than any gasoline stove manufactured. Sold by Swank & White. You will find everything usually kept in a first class grocery at MILLER and Kooser.
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Swank & White
Miller & Kooser
Ask to War Atlas by Tue Bros Co Price Ten Cents
A brief bookstore or printer ad notes the work titled Ask to War Atlas offered by Tue Bros Co with a stated price of 10 cents. The fragment emphasizes affordable pricing and publisher credit.
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Tue Bros. & Co
Lewis Larson A Noted State Horse Shoer In Local Shop
Lewis Larson, established in the old Allen blacksmith shop on the south side, is praised as one of the state’s best horse shoers. With years of experience and deep study of the horse hoof, he handles difficult cases, corrects past misshoeing, braces feet for hard roads, and protects hooves for demanding conditions. He offers references from his customers for recommendation.
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Lewis Larson
Allen
Concert by Imperial Orchestra Closes Early for Dance
A moderate crowd attended the Imperial Orchestra concert at the opera house last Monday. The performance was excellent and well received though the program was cut short to allow time for the following dance. About 40 couples, including attendees from the college and Nevada, joined the dance with strong praise for the music.
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Imperial Orchestra
Opera House
College
Nevada
Pain Balm touted for back pain and rheumatism relief
L F Farley of Liberty Hill Ga praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for severe back pain and rheumatism. The ad claims it cures sprains bruises swellings and scalds and recommends purchase from druggists.
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L. F. Farley
Liberty Hill
Chamberlain
O. K
Seed Corn Sold By W P Coon In SaLte 75 Bushels Iowa King
W P Coon sells 75 bushels of Iowa King seed corn in Salte town. Item notes ownership and quantity in a brief market listing.
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Iowa
W. P. Coon
Highland Park Triumph Over Ames In Des Moines Classic
The report recalls a strong display by Highland Park against Ames last Saturday in Des Moines. Ames pitched well but costly errors in fielding allowed Highland Park to score, while the Normalites showed solid play and prompted Ames players to claim some of their rivals are professionals.
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Normalites
Highland Park
Des Moines
Ames
Farm For Sale Near Ames
120 acre well improved farm 31g miles south of Ames. Callat farm or write Mrs. E. Persons.
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Ames
Callat Farm
E. Persons
Celebrated Minnesota Flour Car Reaches Local Market
A shipment of the celebrated Seal of Minnesota Flour arrives, with Miter & Kooser listed among the sellers. The note highlights ongoing supply to local stores and consumer interest in the brand.
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Minnesota
Miter & Kooser
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Elmer Winter
E. W. Hammar
Parley Sa
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Geo. Baker
Judish Bros
Bradford Knapp
W. S. Duncan
Nevada and
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Christian Church
Webster City Tribune
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Jasper Wilson
Omaha
Government Exhibit Commission
Fred Gallup
West Point
J. Q. Moore
Iowa Centre
Henry Wilson
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F. J. Douglass
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Victor Coffee
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