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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
5
Miscellaneous lawnmowers sharpened at Robertsons shop
Lost a small brown pocket book containing one motor ticket and a mileage ticket on the Gy & N. W. Name on the mileage ticket. Please return to the Intelligencer office. Linn ie Marvick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intelligencer
O ™ Ice
Linnie Marvick
Ames in Brief notes on local events and travel changes
Postmaster S G Goldthwaite of Boone stops in Ames en route to Des Moines. Rev A M Elliott travels to Dana Greene county to preach a funeral. Y M C A leader Boies speaks at a church convention. Des Moines man Geo Miller mentions T W Dodd starting a steel bridge business. The Times Republic is praised by Cambridge Leader. Wilmot Harbach of Des Moines Life Insurance Company visits Ames. Northwestern time card praised as best in road history. Ames Des Moines trains updated to ease north-side waits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Goldthwaite
Boone
Ames
Des Moines
Geo. Miller
T. W. Dodd
Wilmot Harbach
Des Moines Life Insurance
Marbach
Northwestern
Polk City
Doctor Thomas Fenton Opens Office in Old Home Town
Dr. Thomas Fenton completes medical course in Chicago and locates his office in the Stultz block to meet old friends. An energetic young man who worked his way through school and earned honors, he embodies the benefits of returning to his hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fenton
Chicago
Stultz Block
Fenton
Ames Town and Country Club Picnic Plans
A Story County picnic is set for Friday May 24 from 1 to 6 pm at the College Campus with events at 2 pm in the Judging Pavilion. President Storms Prof Newens and others will speak, the Ames Glee Club will perform, the Ladies Auxiliary participates, a parade of college livestock occurs, and a basket dinner is planned. Local merchants will close in the afternoon, inviting all Story County citizens to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Town and Country Club
Story County
New Judging Pavillion
Storms
Newens
College Glee Club
A Bright Meteor The Meteor 08 Annual At Ames High
The Ames High School issues its annual yearbook titled A Bright Meteor 08 and offers copies for fifty cents at the high school building. Purchasers are invited to call for their copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames High School
Resignation Notice From Ames College Official
In the West, Prof. L. E. Ashbaugh of Colorado Springs encloses a formal announcement of his resignation from the college at Ames. He notes resignation in association with Mr. Robert McDobb on water power work and asks that college matters he formerly handled be referred to Dean Marston. Iowa state survey matters should go to secretary H. Davidson of the executive council in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Ashbaugh
Colorado Springs
Ames
Robert McDobb
Dean Marston
Iowa State Survey
H. Davidson
Executive Council
Des Moines
Finger Amputated at Horton and Steigerwalt Store
Mr. R. Childs assisting in plumbing scratched his hand while removing cement from four pails. Initial soreness grew, doctors diagnosed blood poisoning, and the finger at the first joint was amputated. He is recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Childs
Horton and Steigerwalt
Mr. Childs
Morris Falkenstein Seeks 100 Horses for Shipment
Morris Falkenstein, after months in Ames, plans another shipment run. He will stay until May 24 and will be at Taylor's livery barn all day Saturday May 18 to buy horses. He seeks no less than 100 head and will pay farmers of Story county whatever their horses are worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Falkenstein
Ames
Taylor's
Story County
Ames Band Opens First Park Concert Tonight
The Ames Band will give its first park concert this evening at o clock. The strictly patriotic group has trained all winter and holds a rich stock of popular and standard music. Funds are needed only to cover running expenses. instruments and uniforms are paid. To subscribe contact B. J. Sheldon at Story County Bank for the season’s expense fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Ames Band
B. J. Sheldon
Story County Bank
Adamson Goes to Salt Lake For Y M C A Post
Adamson an 1907 graduate finishes school in June and is elected to a Y M C A position in Salt Lake City Utah. He will begin work mid August and will also be sent to Lake Geneva and Lake Champlain conferences for training. He is the second class member chosen for a Y M C A post joining W E Packard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Q. Adamson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Adamson
W. E
Adamson and Packard
Mono Banquet Swell Affair At Ames Club
The Mono Young Men's Club held its first banquet Thursday night at the Ghrist home with six courses and Mrs. Paxton catering. Toasts by Harry Mason Ernest Hiestand Don Lewis Floyd Williams Teddy Bielenberg and Floyd Campbell celebrated the club's uniqueness and future plans while guests included Miss Beryle Beck and others from Marshalltown Boone Nevada and Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghrist
Mono Club
Ames
Dr. Hunt
Dr. Ghrist
Don Lewis
Our Lady Friends
Floyd Williams
Teddy Bielenberg
Floyd Campbell
Beryle Beck
Marshalltown
Mamie Lockard
Boone
Nettie Sime
Nevada
Clara Mason
Cambridge
Two More Carriers Soon For Ames Mail Service
Reports state two additional carriers will be added to the Ames mail service before long. The move should ease the workload of current carriers who now carry two men's duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Gold Mines Shut Down After Fire in Lead South Dakota
Report from Lead South Dakota states the world’s largest gold mines have been shut down due to a fire. Former employees reportedly head west toward Nevada as the situation develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Lead
South Dakota
Nevada
Peterson Named Ex auditor to Select County Uniform
Ex auditor O B Peterson of Story City is named to a four member commission to choose a county auditor uniform blank. The appointment reflects recognition of his abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Peterson
Story City
4& Commission
Winter Fishing Becomes Season Advised By Enthusiasts
Reports from shore and brink locals indicate strong bait and tackle sales as anglers, including youths, plan to fish at the May 15 season opening. The trend suggests winter fishing may gain favor this year as worm sales rise and more people take to the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anes
Advertising Letter Promotes Local College Aims
Albert O. Rappel, a student at the college, contributes a letter on education methods praised as a strong form of advertising for the school. The piece highlights how such writing provides value both to readers and the writer while boosting the college’s profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City Tribune
Albert O. Rappel
Ames High School Alumni Meet at President Mabel Campbell’s Home
A meeting of Ames High School alumni will be held at the home of president Mabel Campbell on Saturday evening May 18 1907. The purpose is to make arrangements for the alumni reception and every alumnus is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames High School
Mabel Campbell
Gardner elected to faculty at McDonald College in Canada
W. R. Gardner, for two years instructor in the horticultural department at the college, has been elected to a faculty position at McDonald College in Canada. The institution is renowned in horticulture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Gardner
McDonald College
Canada
Gardner
Windy dusty day and sudden change in weather
Sunday brought a very windy day with dust and heat near ninety degrees. The following days saw a sharp shift back to seasonal weather and cooler conditions. The piece suggests readers consult an article titled Seasonable Advice for May 2.
City Council Votes for New Fire Wagon Purchase
The city council met Tuesday night and approved buying a wagon for the fire department. Proceeds from the upcoming home talent event on May 24 will fund the wagon’s equipment. Be sure you go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Acta
Still Travelable Veteran Elder J B Albrook Visits
Can Still Travel Some Rev J B Albrook of Mt Vernon presiding elder of the Davenport district visited Tuesday with his sister Mrs F O Tildan. Elder Albrook is a Civil War veteran, member of the Second Iowa Cavalry and president of its organization. He now uses an automobile instead of cavalry horse riding. Last Sunday he made nine calvary charges and held services at each one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Albrook
Mt. Vernon
Davenport
F. O. Tildan
Albrook
Second Iowa Cavalry
Ozark Fraternity Dance Planned at Smith’s Hall
The Ozark fraternity will hold a Saturday night dance in Smith’s hall with Haitlewells orchestra of Boone providing music. After refreshments, attendees will move to the popular college hall for further entertainment. Prof. J A McLean and Miss Bessie Ustrabee will act as chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
Smith's Hall
Haitlewells Orchestra
Boone
College Hall
J A. McLean
Bessie Ustrabee
Piano Tuner Mr 8 E Brown Visits Ames
Mr 8 E Brown of Sioux City will stay in Ames for several days in about two weeks. He is an expert piano tuner and will be available for tuning during his visit. Those needing tuning can leave word at the Intelligencer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. E. Brown
Sioux City
Ames
Brown
Intelligencer
Ames Adopts New Street Numbering System
Ames parcels switch to a postal based grid. City council will assign numbers using Duff and Boone streets as baselines. Lots will be numbered north and south from Boone and east and west from Duff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Duff
Boone Streets
Jackson and
Carroll
Boone
Easter lilies scarce nationwide except Olsonville demand
Decoration day flowers will be scarce across the country except Olsonville where extra fine Easter lilies are offered at good prices. Carnations and roses are in shorter supply but Cape Jasmine remains a favorite. Pot plants in bloom are plentiful. Come in or phone for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olsonville
Drainage district assessments and board actions recorded
A county drainage board approves a long list of land assessments for benefits across townships, detailing landowners such as Henry Hilleman and Orin P. Worsley with sections and percent valuations. The report becomes part of the record, with bids to be received in Nevada Iowa on June 10, 1907, for construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hilleman
W. Fr
John Abrams
J. O. Michaelson
N. O. Keene
Felows
Silliman
Michaelson
Johnson
Jones
Bueghiley
Keene
W. H. Jones
B. Johnson
John M. Wells
Bueghiey
Marshall Story
Erastus Corneil
BE. R. Silliman
Chris Thake
Orin P. Worsley
Chas
Frank Binder
C. H. Reingardt
Ney
D. Lhommedieu
N. W. Ry
Fred Baoder, Jr
Increased Assessment Listing for Multiple Property Owners
An item listing several land parcels with owners including Francis J. Ives and Ulysses Weave or Weuve shows increased assessments. Details reference sections 6-83-20 and 31-84-20 with percentages ranging from 30 to 300 per cent and notes on NE SE NW and other quarter sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Latch
Bank of State Center
W. Fr
Ms A Pe Ag Gee
Ee Bank of State Center
Henry Hilleman
Francis J. Ives
Ulysses
Ulysses Weuve
Mary Payne Ledger: Pioneer Passes Away at 80 in Ontario
Maria Payne born in Maryland on April 5 1827 died 1907 at the home of her son J B Zenor in Sioux City Iowa aged eighty years and six days. She married Ed Zenor in Clay County Indiana February 2 1846 nine children named with several living in Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Ontario. Family moved to Story County in 1858 and most present for funeral except O K Zenor. Body brought to Ontario May 4 funeral May 5 at Christian church conducted by A R Liverett large crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Payne
Maryland
J. B. Zenor
Sioux City
Iowa
Ed Zenor
Clay County
Indiana
W. J
Ames
B.J
Lincoln
Nebraska
J. B
G. A
Ed. Haskell
Dave McNaughton
Ontario
O. K
Pierre
South Dakota
Cornelia
Story County
Jane
Zenor
Christian Church
A. R. Liverett
Henrietta Wikoff Compton Dies at Ames Home
Henrietta Wikoff Compton born October 16 1884 in Crawford County Pennsylvania married Porter Cleveland Compton August 26 1855. The couple had three children Hugh Evelyn and Emmett. A former teacher and Rochester Academy promoter the Comptons settled in Ames in 1869. Mrs Compton died May 14 after hip fracture four years earlier left as an invalid. Funeral at Compton home with Rev W J Minchin of Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Wikoff Compton
Crawford County
Pennsylvania
Porter Cleveland Compton
Hugh
Dodge
Nebraska
Evelyn
Emmett
Compton
Rochester Academy
Rochester
Minnesota
Ames
Youngest Son of McGills Dies at Age Nine in Los Angeles
David McGill aged nine, youngest son of William McGill, died May 7 1907 in Los Angeles California. The family formerly lived at Gilbert Station Iowa where they had many friends. He was a bright boy well liked by all who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McGill
Wm McGill
Los Angeles
California
Gilbert Station
Iowa
In the Bright Lexicon of Youth No Such Word as Ignorance
A concise reflection asserts that youth possess an unshakable confidence, phrased as a bright ethos where ignorance is rejected and curiosity drives learning and growth. The remark foregrounds youthfulness as a proactive stance toward knowledge and self-improvement.
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Robersons Shop
A. M. Elliott
Dana
Greene County
Schnipp
Boies
Boone Y. M. C. A
Christian Church Convention
Times-Republican
Cambridge Leader
von Brother
Bob
Orn
Ort
Sungonnet Babies Co
Chicaco
Tilden Bros. & Co
Salt Lake
Duff Street
Munn
Gama Alpha
Maxwell
Peterson
Creed
A.H.S. Alumni
Ozarks
Hamilton
Queensware
Sumner
Charles Hamilton
County Board
McGill
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