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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
4
Frank N. Fowler will be a candidate to succeed himself in the office of county treasurer. An announcement is hardly necessary. There will be no challenger in the primaries and it will be conceded to him as before. Fowler’s office is praised for its orderly books and efficient system.
A strong society drama presented by a locally organized company with talent from several groups. The run opens this week at the Airdome Circuit in Missouri and Kansas towns, starting in Excelsior Springs with a full summer season planned. Also advertised are children’s trials and new hats at Carrie R. Pike’s Millinery.
A brief advisory item urges readers to avoid distress over matters beyond control, encouraging focus on practical steps and steady outlook.
A kerosene lamp exploded in a chicken incubator near Prof. A. V. Storm’s home south of Ames College Campus setting the residence on fire. The flames consumed the new house valued at 10 000 with only 4000 insured by Westchester Company. Neighbors saved some furniture and clothing while firefighters kept flames from spreading as a passing observer halted a runaway train team.
Lynn R. Morris was badly injured at his livery barn on Main Street when a frightened mare reared and struck him on the head and jaw. He was knocked down and trampled, later taken home on Duff Avenue with severe head wounds requiring five stitches.
A compiled list of events in Story county from May to November includes Flora Wilson in concert at the Agri cultural Assembly on May 6 and 7, exams for rural schools, Memorial Day observances, baseball games at Ames, a June Iowa State College commencement and various chautauqua activities. Notable items include May 10 Coe at Ames, May 12 Missouri at Ames, May 17 Upper Iowa at Ames, May 21 spelling contests, May 29 Memorial Sunday, May 30 Memorial Day events, and June 9 commencement with Dr James Montgomery speaking. Also listed are Ames High School Alumni banquet May 31, Ames chautauqua events September 8-9, and several county and college functions through November.
W. S. Hoon rural mail carrier on route three and Iowa Rural Mail Carriers' Association vice president was critically injured in a runaway today. He suffered a cut lip requiring stitches and injuries to his head and chest. Doctors fear internal injuries may be serious. He was thrown from the mail wagon when a bronco bolted near the Friends Church corner west of the college. he has regained consciousness but cannot talk much due to pain.
Florence A. Armstrong recalls the May 5 1890 founding of the Ames Iowa YWCA and profiles two decades of growth. The advisory faculty committee led by Mrs Storms aided by cabinet girls expanded programs, literacy, social life, and finances with over 100 honorary memberships.
Local lumber company promotes its American Woven Wire Fencing products for fencing needs. Includes fencing options and contact details for Citizens Lumber Company.
Sarah Kegley born June 17 1826 in Pennsylvania died April 30 1910 in Monte Vista Colorado aged 83 years 10 months and 13 days. She married John H. Kegley at 18 and they had eleven children nine living including John J. Kegley L J Kegley Frank T Kegley Dr E A Kegley Carey B Kegley Charles H Kegley L M Kegley and two daughters Lizzie Blackmore and Lillie Hecker. The family lived in Ames Iowa from 1848. she joined First Baptist Church of Ames in 1871 and supported church work. She moved to Monte Vista about three years ago to live with daughters. Funeral at Congregational church and burial in Ames Cemetery scheduled.
J F Warren and brother Charles traveled to Mansfield Illinois after a telegram announced his aged father was near death and then to funeral duties. Verletta Warren remains ill but improving. several locals attended Ames High School Junior reception at Alumni hall. multiple visits, trips, and family news spread through Milford Grant and Ames communities.
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