Decoration Day Ceremonies at Methodist Church
The 1910 Iowa governor proclaims May 30 as a day of devotional exercises honoring fallen soldiers. The Des Moines notice outlines Grand Army of the Republic services at the Methodist Church with speakers, choirs, and addresses by Rev. Jesse Cole and others. Memorial observances urge abandoning amusements and uniting with veterans to honor the Union’s preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
G. A. R. Veterans and Citizens
Jesse Cole
Calvin Ringgenberg
Lott—Ames
Harry B. Davis
Harry F. Good
J. D. Cline
A. H. Hoffman
John T. Houser
Niva Nichols
J. C Copestake
Ellsworth
Towne— Ames
T. J. Miller
J. Y. Luke
Commonwealth
I. B. F. Carroll
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
State of
Des Moines
A. D
B. F. Carroll
C. Hayward
Decoration Day at College Cemetery Observed
A Decoration Day program accompanied by a G A R delegation and college cadets begins at the Farm House at 9 20 A M. The procession moves to the college cemetery with the college band and glee club providing music. A brief program includes invocation by Dr Cessna and an address by Professor B H Hibbard with readings by Professor A MacMurray. Graves are decorated by the G A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Cemetery
Lincoln
College Glee Club
Cessna
B. H. Hibbard
A. MacMurray
Local Memorial Event Organizers Named in Detail
Commander G A R post led by adjutant T J Miller and secretary A S Liddle lists roles for W R C president Mrs Nancy Taylor and Mayor Parney Sheldon. Programs include Henry Wilson J G C Tilden Martha Bacon and finance by T J Miller. Musicians and flowers appear with multiple names. grounds and carriages assigned to Liddle Buck and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
T. J. Miller
A. S. Liddle
Nancy Taylor
F. C. Tilden
L. M. Bosworth
Parney Sheldon
Henry Wilson
J. GC. Tilden
J. J. Grove
Martha Bacon
C. EB. Haverly
Memorial Day Observance Notice from Ames G A R Post
General Order No 1 from Ellsworth Post Ames Iowa dated May 23 1919 directs Memorial Day events May 30 1910 with assembly at 10 30 a m May 29 service at Baptist church and march details for ex soldiers and sailors in dark suits and badges signed by Commander T J Miller and Adjutant A B Liddle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Post
Ames
Iowa
Baptist Church
G. A. R. Hall
T. J. Miller
Liddle
Governor Carroll Declares May 30 Memorial Day
Governor Carroll issues a memorial day proclamation urging all amusements to be set aside and ceremonies to honor the soldiers who died in the Civil War. He recalls 1861 65 when citizens went to battle to preserve the union and urges solemn observance of valor and bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Commonwealth
Ames Urges Memorial Day Observance and Business Pause
Mayor Parley Sheldon proclaims May 30 1910 a day of tribute in Ames with flowers at graves and civilian participation. All city businesses to close 2 to 5 PM and avoid sports or amusements to honor soldiers, widows and children of the Union’s defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Parley Sheldon
Memorial Day Controversy and Student Disappearance
The article reports Iowa officials debating Memorial Day propriety as Chaplain Jesse Cole predicts more fighting and a college football game. It also follows the disappearance and safe return of Civil Engineering student Carl Schemann, an honor student engaged to Miss Palmer, before his transfer to Des Moines for rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Schemann
Constable U. S. Spring
Ames
Schemann
Des Moines
Miss Palmer
Marshalltown
Central Building
Memorial Day Post Office Hours Notice
On Memorial Day Monday May 80 the post office opens for business from 7 30 to 10 30 A M and again from 6 to 7 30 P M City carriers will make a single trip Rural carriers provide window service 8 30 to 10 30 A M
Ames Gas Plant Under Way With New Contract
The American Construction Company has secured the Ames Gas Plant contract in Newton. Construction to begin immediately with completion aimed for July 1st to supply mains for the college town. Executives John Boyle, H. L. Griffin, and C. I. Tenney visited Newton for talks with attorneys and company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Construction Company
Newton
Ames
Ames Gas Company
College Town
Newton Company
John Boyle
Vinton
H. L. Griffin
Rochelle, Ill
C. I. Tenney
Des Moines
C. O. McLain
Paving Begins on Main Street and Duff Avenue
Work started yesterday on paving Main Street and the northbound side streets. Excavations on Duff Avenue are under way with preparations for paving the block around Mann Lumber Yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Duff Avenue
Mann Lumber Yards
Funeral Sermon by Crissman for Captain McDonald
Dr. George D. Crissman was summoned to Pittsburg by telegram to preach the funeral for Captain J Sharp McDonald a friend of the Crissman family McDonald general manager of the National Insurance Company and former Methodist church member in Pennsylvania whose dying wish was for Crissman to return and deliver the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Crissman
Pittsburg
J. Sharp McDonald
Crissman
Captain McDonald
National Insurance Company
Methodist Church
Pennsylvania
Ames Baptists Dedicate New Church Debt Free
The Ames Baptist church celebrated a debt free dedication after aggregating 12 500 in contributions to wipe out an 11 000 debt. Dr John A Earl of Belden Avenue Baptist Chicago delivered a sermon on wealth and life and the ceremony included a pyramid of debt being erased as funds came in.
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Karl
The
Baptist Church
John A. Earl
Belden Avenue Baptist Church
Chicago
Earl
Paul
Appollos
Cephas
Dr. Earl
Northwestern
Ames
Northwestern Company
God
Ames Baptist Church
Dr. Bar
Col. Parley Sheldon
Dr. Proper
Des Moines
D. M. Hand
Nevada
A. J. Wilson
Mineral Ridge
Minchin
Crissman
Fowle
J. S. Charles
California
Old Baptist Church
Farr
W. B. Niles
K. W. Brown
Dr. Niles
Captain Brown
Captain Brown Responded For the Board of Trustees
Walter I. Fowle
Baptist Church of
Banks Close All Day For Memorial Day In Ames
Banks in Ames will be closed all day Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The outage affects lenders across the city with customers urged to plan ahead for deposits withdrawals and transactions.
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Ames
Weather and Crop Bulletin Update
Continued cool weather prevailed over the past week with heavier rainfall than any prior week. Central and northeastern districts received one to over three inches, aiding small grain, potatoes, and gardens while hastening corn germination. widespread replanting due to poor seed and cold weather is expected. Strawberries show potential for one fourth to one half crop as blossoms appear on apple, cherry, plum trees and grape vines.
Interurban Time Card Changes Prompt Patience
Ames passengers will transfer at the Grand Central Depot in Kel ly for all North and South points while the Fort Dodge line integrates with Ames. Ongoing power plant overhauls slow service for two weeks, with schedules showing limited arrivals and connections.
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Ames
Grand Central
Kelly
North
College
Del
Blake
Interurban Company
Fraser
Fort Dodge
Gol. Blake
Fort. Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railroad Co
Kelley
Des Moines
É- Nakssee
Drdo AM
Us Son Deschedy
Sckses
JL. Blake
Mgr
Ames High School Commencement Senior Day Exercises
The senior class day exercises at Ames High School are scheduled for 2 o clock Friday at the Armory.
Ames High School Class Day and Commencement Program
Ames High School outlines its class day program at the Armory with 2 PM Friday events. President A B Storms delivers the class sermon Sunday at the Methodist Church, followed by a Thursday evening commencement address by Prof C P Cosgrove Cedar Falls. Alumni Banquet set for Tuesday at the Methodist dining rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storms
Methodist Church
C. P. Cosgrove
Cedar Falls
Ames High School
Armory Opera House
A. B. Storms
C. P. Colgrove
Ames
Armory
March of the Nations
le Mee
Esas
Frank Beach
SOO
Needey
Ora Griffith
Wilcoxugiles
Gina Ene
Sadie Hambleton
Muntoburn
Cetera
Ianks Eva Cox
Amina
Percy Watkins
A. B. Noble
H. Pasley
Parley Sheldon
Henry Wilson
G. B. Farnum
O. B. Wasser
E. W. Valentine
Sisters Ames High School
Eickelberg
Maude Board of Education
F. &. King
Ames High Examinations End Next Week
Yesterday marked the final regular school day for Ames High pupils. Examinations began this morning and will run until the middle of next week. Pupils averaging 90 percent or higher are exempt from exams and will not return this year. Exams finish before next Thursday’s commencement exercises.
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Ames High School
Ames
Harriett Miller Newens Fund appoints new trustees
The board of trustees for the Harriett Miller Newens Loan Fund has six appointees. Three come from the YWCA Advisory Committee, while three trustees are Miss Win Tilden Miss Lola Placeway and Mrs. Er. W. Stanton. Major Herman Knapp and Captain W. M. Greeley will assist in the work as the fund expands to help several girls start college by fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Miller
Moon Eclipse Observed Under Clear Night Sky
A cloudless sky allowed observers Monday evening from about 9:31 to 11 o'clock to clearly watch the moon eclipse. Some also scanned the western horizon for Halley’s Comet tail, though moon watching proved easier for most observers.
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Halley
Relatives in Politics Stir Debate on Endorsements
Walter McHenry and Nick Longworth are linked to endorsements for Walter S. Smith while Senator Cummins's brother-in-law and Col. Roosevelt's son-in-law figure in ongoing political maneuvering. The piece raises a broader question on how to treat family ties in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McHenry
Senator Cummin
Captain Hull
Nick Longworth
Col. Roosevelt
Walter S. Smith
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