Social clubs and events at Ames and Shamrock reception
A bustling social scene covers clubs and gatherings in Ames, from the Priscilla Club and Civic Improvement Society to a Shamrock campus reception hosted by professors and families. Notes detail talks, music by local singers, dances at Lincoln Armory, and plans for May lectures and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Co
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Dr. Storms
Brown
Hunter
Kingkade
Www. R. C
Col. O’brien
Gen. Lincoln
Civic Improvement Society
Shamrock
Barrett
Knapp
Cessna
Byron Knapp
Janet Knapp
Prof. Curtiss
Kennedy
Stevenson
Judge Lee
Supt. King
A. B. Storms
Lydia Tilden
Conaway
Hultz
Bennett
Stanton
Schmidt
Beach
Missna
Ruth Barrett
Hemine
Frank Cessna
Boston
Miss Cessna
Miss Barrett
Thompseon
Nereby
Parley Sheldon
Ames
Golden Wedding Echoes On Milford and Grant
Ames mail carrier Mr May and wife celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with wishes for many more. Local families report smallpox case mild, while residents attend funerals and social events. Nearby farmers finish plowing as corn planting starts. Frank Montgomery and Alice Bateman host relatives. F D Smith ships hogs to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Ames
Herbert Hardy
J. W. Bateman
J. F. Warren
Maurice Jess
Nevada
L. H. Smith
H. B. Erb
Leo Armstrong
Joe Pettinger
J. H. Smith
W. S. Smith
Sadie Mills
Frank Montgomery
Alice Bateman
F. D. Smith
Chicago
Local residents report mixed health updates and social visits
Mr M Gretten shows no improvement while Ben Dale remains ill with heart trouble and rheumatism. Mrs Mary Wright had eye surgery and is hoped to improve. Mrs Tom McDaniels illness is unfavourable with McDaniels and Pearl visiting Des Moines. A social evening honored Leslies 21st birthday as Irene entertained.
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Shearer
Ames
Chas. Lake
Philena
Boone
J. Buchanan
Irene
Leslies
Messrs
Guy and
Roy Gilbert
Vera Tripp
McDaniel
George Brown
John Abrams
Mr. Brown
Buchanan
E. Holmes
W. H. Totten
M. Abrahamson
The Little Prospector at the Armory Friday May 15
A wholesome western drama titled The Little Prospector will be staged at the Armory on Friday May 15. The play is described as clean, wholesome entertainment suitable for a broad audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Prof. Bennett
Thirsty men wary of lining up for bar of justice
A terse line hints that not all thirsty men seek the chance to face the bar of justice. The quote contrasts desire for water with legal proceedings, suggesting reluctance or skepticism about pursuing courtroom opportunity.
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Bar of Justice
Nichael Gretten Dies at Home Near Ames
Nichael Gretten aged sixty two died Monday night at his residence five miles northwest of Ames. The obituary notes the death occurred at his home with no further details provided.
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Nichael Gretten
Ames
The Complications of Ellen at Ame High Class Play
The senior class of Ame High stages The Complications of Ellen a lively comedy Friday evening May 8. The 1908 seniors star in a strong cast as they perform to support the largest Ame High graduating class.
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Ellen
Armory
Ame
Ames property transfers filed in county records
A series of real estate conveyances and deeds recorded in Ames lists numerous transfers. Names include Rufus P Miller Gus Martin Bertha Valen J L Stevens Marcellus K Jr Cecile H Smith Merritt Turner Samantha Kilmer R H McCarthy City of Ames W B Needham A Campbell F J Graves Elizabeth Cunningham Belle French J L Stevens Margaret Kyle Geo K Stagerwait Inkval Brick gon Mary A Myers City of Ames B A Laewood Minnie C Clark Cairns Al Myers Andrew Myers and others with various lots blocks and parcels in Ames Iowa. Transactions show prices from 75 to 1500 and describe lots and blocks in multiple subdivisions.
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Rufus P Miller
Gus Martin
Resler
Ad Ames
Needham
William H Totten
Gilbert Station
Campbell
F J Graves
Taylor
Bigelow
A J Graves
City of
Ames
Eliabeth A Cunningham
Dar Miller
Ives Ad Ames
J. L. Stevens Et al
Inkval Brickgon
C. P. Ad Ames
Mary A Myers
Andrew Myers
P. Ad Ames
B. A. Laewood Grain Co
Duff St Beg
Lin
Boone St Ames
Frank N
Boone St
L. B. Allen
Africa
Minnie
Bell
Husb
Cairns
C. P
North
M. B. Myers
Andrew
Noah Hyatt A Coal Miner Near Unknown Town
Noah Hyatt, a coal miner, was reported near an unnamed town as authorities investigated a mining incident. Further details remain limited, with no official statement on injuries or causes released at this time.
Charity travel habit hints at genuine effort
The fragment suggests a charity starting with a phrase about travel may reflect a real effort. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to confirm specifics.
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South Side
Main St
Iowa
John Allan
Priscilla Club
Priscilla Nesday
Stevenson W
Meeker
Leland
Dp. A. BR
Edith Chariton
J. L. Stevens
Lincoln Family Reunion
Lincoln
Chas. Lincoln
Phillippines
Mrs. Whipple
Mrs. Lincoln
Rush Lincoln
America
Miss Larrabee
Pi Beta Phi
Iowa State College
Lincoln Armory
News-Republican
Hallowell
Harp Orchestra
Annie Anderson
Louise Rowe
Alice Armstrong
W. Payne
KE. M. Meyers
Frank Jordon
Jordon
McCracken
Oregon
R. McCracken
Forest Grove
West
Sadie Jacobs
Burlington
Bessie Larrabee
Miss Jacobs
D. A
L. G. Hardin
Donovan
P. BE. O
FE. W. Stanton
P. BE. O. Society
Francis Stewart
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Ethel Cessna
Edith Cairns
Jessamine Byers
Millionaire Club
Smith’s Hall
John A. T. Hull
M. K. Smith
Ww. H. Greeley
Paxton
K. K. Club
K. K
Daisy Brown
Des Moines
Maude Adams
Miss Lanning
Myrtle Fowler
Www
Miss Shattuck
Bartholomew
Paul Jones
New York
Began
St. Louis
The
Elliott
Topeka
Kansas
Zumwalt Crossing
A. Ellen
Christian Endeavor Society
Congregational Church
Max George
Ruth Brigham
Winter Paxton
Nina Nichols
Epworth League
Martha Knudes
A. H. Hoffman
Maud Ageton
Fenner King
Cora Wilkinson
Stella St. John
Ira Taylor
F. M. Williams
Robert Clark
Maud Shea
Clara Shinkle
Myrtle Hubbard
Nora Myers
Royal Jeffs
Earl Smith
Percy Ellis
College Battalion
Capt
Charles Lincoln
Lerkin Club
Marion Zumwall
Chester Morrison
Jule Lanning
Bacaca
Christian Church
Bergen
Loughran and Bauer Drug
John Frederick Meters
John Frederick Meiers
Prussiminnen
Germany
Mr. Meiers
New Third
Lanark
Inl
Meiers
St. Cecilia Catholic Church
W. F. Meiers
Clinton
F. F. Parker
Oskaloosa
R. G. Keeley
McDonald
M. BE. Ladies Aid Society
U. S
Intelligencer
Chamberlain
Gale
Loughran & Bawer
Joel E. Cagwin
C. H. Meters
Polk City
Pete Westman
College Park
Milford and Grant
Gilbert
Rchaser
Arantee
Noah Hyatt
France
Washington
Colra Lia
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