Ten Dollars in Gold for Miss Vina Hardcastle in Popularity Race
The Intelligencer reports voter tallies in a popularity contest. Miss Vina Hardcastle leads with 50,600 votes earning the Early Bird ten dollars in gold. Miss Bessie Mellor is second with 29,485 votes plus a 10,000 vote bonus. The monthlong contest runs six weeks with a second period offering double votes for new subscriptions ending June 15 and a grand prize piano in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co Atra
Vina Hardcastle
Fern Johnson
Miss Johnson
Mabel Kingkade
Miss Kingkade
Intelligencers
Bessie Mellor
Edna Thompson
Ac & Es
Carrie Lake
Gilbert
Mary Ox
Laura Jones
Nellie Mascon
Cambridge
Mabel Walkey
Bessie Passmore
O'Sea
Helen Fairfield
Lyral Watkins
Florence eRynolds
Avis Cole
Cecil Alexander
Mildred Dunning
Ruth Clayton
Kelley
Faith Clark
Hazel Brandt
Vera Prime
Edith Cole
Marie Cole
Revivalist William Sunday Returns to Ames for Lecture
Rev William A Sunday, a Story county product, plans a Monday visit to his old Ames farm roots. He will lecture at the Methodist church in the evening under the Ladies Aid society auspices, likely filling the church to capacity. The event stands as a token of gratitude and a finishing touch to the new church he cherishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Sunday
Ames
Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sunday
Story County
Sunday Sermon Draws Full College Auditorium
Rev William A Sunday spoke at the college chapel hour and then from an improvised platform on the central building stairs. The crowded audience filled all floors including the gallery with a rapid, forceful delivery during the brief speaking time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Sunday
Billy Sunday
Sunday
Good Men From 09 Class in Demand
The Farm Crops department is sending senior men from the 1909 class to top positions such as farm managers and instructors in agricultural colleges. Starting salaries range from 1200 to 1400 dollars with rapid advancement. A. E. Quaife will manage a large Illinois farm, W. S. Sneide works on agriculture in Glencoe public schools, Theo Sexaur teaches in Albert Lea public schools, all featuring judging team experience and past lecturing roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Crops Department
A. E. Quaife
Illinois
Quaife
W. S. Sneide
Glencoe
Minn
Theo
Sexaur
Albert Lea
Mr. Sexaur
YBDs Edge Slater in Close Baseball Game
The North Ames Y. B. D's traveled to Slater Saturday and beat the Slater boys 4 to 3. Passmore and Nordstrom were the battery for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ames
Slater
Slater Boys
Passmore
Nordstrom
Memorial Day Services Parade and Veterans Honor
Memorial Day events run Sunday May 30 1909 with a 11 00 a m sermon by Rev Andrew M Shea at the Methodist church and Monday May 31 grave decorations at 10 00 am and 2 00 pm ceremonies at the church and Ames cemetery. The river tribute honors naval heroes with a parade formation including Band Company C IL NG Veterans groups and school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Shea
Methodist Church
Ames
Memorial Day Observance Notice from Ames G A R Post
General Order number one from Ellsworth Post No 30 G A R Ames Iowa dated May 26 1908 directs Memorial Day observances for May 30 1909. Comrades to assemble at the G A R hall at 10 30 a m for a Methodist Episcopal church service and wear uniform badges. Ex soldiers and sailors from Civil and Spanish American wars invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Post
Ames
Iowa
G. A. R. Hall
W. M. Greeley
Abram
Liddle
Decoration Plans For Graves At Neighboring Cemeteries
Details from the Elsworth post outline grave decorations for the fallen heroes buried in nearby cemeteries including Ames College cemetery. Names mentioned include Commander W. M. Greeley Ontario C. E. Wentworth N. B. Brunning Walnut Grove Elijah Purvis Bloomington and A. H. Buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsworth Post
Ames College Cemetery
W. M. Greeley
Ontario
C. E. Wentworth
N. B. Brunning
Walnut Grove
Elijah Purvis
Bloomington
A. H. Buck
Memorial Day Ceremonies at Methodist Church 1909
The Memorial Day program at the Methodist church begins at 2 o'clock on Monday May 31 1909. Events include band music vocal pieces invocation by Rev Warner Johnson orders reading by A S Liddle Adjutant and services by Elsworth Post No 30. Gettysburg address by O H Mason Boone and other formal remarks and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Johnson
A.S. Liddle
Elsworth Post
Lincoln
Northern Volunteer
Paul McCrea
Boone
W. M. Greeley
Herman Knapp
O. H. Hk. Mason
D. D
America
Walter I. Fowle
O. H. L. Mason
Cardinal Guild
Parade Line from Church on Kellogg to Iowa Street
All citizens of Ames including children are asked to join a parade forming after church services at Kellogg avenue and Iowa street. The line of march proceeds eastward from the church area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Kellogg Avenue
Iowa Street
Sailors Remembered With Memorial Service at Dye Street Bridge
In keeping with 1907 custom of Elsworth Post No 30 G A R and Ames Women’s Relief Corps sailors who sleep beneath the waters will be honored with ritual services at the Dye street bridge and flower scatter on the river. The event follows the decoration of soldiers’ graves at the cemetery. Those with extra flowers may donate them to the G A R Hall by nine o’clock Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsworth Post No. 30
Ames Woman'’s Relief Corps
Navy
Dye Street
G. A. R. Hall
Committees Named for Day Event by G A R W R C and City
The general committees from the G A R are led by Capt. W M Greeley with A H Buck T J Miller C BE Haverly and A Liddle. City officials Aldermen Edwards Meltzer Hoover. W R C members led by Mrs C BE Taylor with Mesdames A H McFarlane Martha Bacon Emily Stuckslager Mary Dunning and Ada Campbell. Program by T J Miller Music by C E Haverly Finance by Ben Edwards M K Smith Thos Thompson. Marshal Henry Wilson. Decoration by the Womens Relief Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Greeley
A. H. Buck
T. J. Miller
C. BE. Haverly
A. Liddle
Edwards
Meltzer
Hoover
C. BE. Taylor
Mesdames
A. H. McFarlane
Martha Bacon
Emily Stuckslager
Mary Dunning
Ada Campbell
C. E. Haverly
Ben Edwards
M. K. Smith
Thos. Thompson
Henry Wilson
Ladies of ‘the Womens’ Relief Corps
Grand Army Incampment Set for Fort Dodge in June
The thirty-fifth annual Iowa G A R encampment will be held in Fort Dodge from June 8 to 10. Governor Carroll will address the group, with Commander J C Milliman responding. A grand parade, camp fire, and speeches by notable figures are planned, alongside the Women's Relief Corps convention. Special cars will serve Ames veterans.
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Iowa G. A. R
Ft. Dodge
Department of the Iowa G. A. R
Fort Dodge
Carroll
J. C. Milliman
Grand Army
Iowa National Guard
Fifty-sixth Regimental Band
Drum and Fire Corps
W. S. Kenyon
F. Prouty
Des Moines
W. P. Hepburn
Robert Cousins
J. P. Connor
Geo. D. Perkins
Department of the Iowa Woman’s Relief Corps
Ames
Boon e Fourth of July Parade of 1859 Recalled by Col. O Brien
Col S P OBrien recalls Boone delegation for a semi centennial Fourth of July celebration in 1859. Six horses led a caravan with a girl representing each state while a makeshift platform near the college cemetery hosted attendees. Names of attendees include Ives Marks Frank Hunter Mrs Alice Jackson J H Craig Mrs H Buck W J Zenor Ira Briley and Mrs Kellogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
P. O'Brien
Boone
College
Intelligencer
College Cemetery
Col. O’brien
Chautauqua
Col. O'Brien
Ives Marks
Frank Hunter
Alice Jackson
J. H. Craig
H. Buck
W. J. Zenor
Ames
Ira Briley
Mrs. Kellogg
Nevada
Nevada Joins Ames 133rd Independence Anniversary Parade
A Nevada representative group accepted Ames invitation to assist in the July 3 celebration at the college campus marking the 133d anniversary of American Independence and the 50th anniversary of the Agricultural college site. Mayor Gates appointed Arthur Dean D M Grose and BE Addison as Nevada committee members.
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Council Chamber
Ames
Agricultural College
Gates
Nevada
Arthur Dean
D. M. Grose
BE. H. Addison
Ames Chautauqua Park Association Adopts Incorporation
Stock holders approved the Articles of Incorporation and elected W P George as president Dr W B Niles as secretary Parley Sheldon as treasurer and directors H F Woodruff Parley Sheldon W J Semmons W B Niles W P George L C Tilden Ben Edwards. The board met to arrange renting the park to the Ames Chautauqua Association set compensation and establish rules to carry on the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Chautauqua Park Association
W. P. George
W. B. Niles
Parley Sheldon
H. F. Woodruff
W. J. Semmons
L. C. Tilden
Ben Edwards
Ames Chautauqua Association
Two Missing Names in High School Class Day Program
In the High School class day program two names were not included. Miss Alta Zimmerman plays the College Girl in The Bachelor's Reverie and Miss Lena Watkins acts as the maid in the farce How Mrs Gaskell Did Not Hire a Cook.
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Alta Zimmerman
Lena Watkins
Sunday Sermon by Rev W A Sunday at Methodist Church
Hear Rev W A Sunday at the Methodist church Monday May 31 at 8 pm for an evening sermon and service.
Ames and College Coming Events List
A dense schedule from May to September lists Ames Board of Education events high school activities and sermons at Methodist churches. Des Moines state meet and memorial services follow with junior Peace pipe I S C events, June commencements, baccalaureates, anniversaries, concerts, and the 1859 site celebration for Iowa State College with Boone and Story counties participation.
Miss Sammis Sings InflamMatus during Commencement Week
Tuesday events feature an advanced pupils recital at 4 PM and a downtown grand concert at 8 PM in the M E church. Madame Sammis the renowned dramatic soprano will perform InflamMatus from Rossini with a selected chorus. Tickets are fifty cents for the evening show, the afternoon recital is free, and the concert highlights Ames civic and student engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Sammis
M. E
Ames
Ballot Promotes Equal Suffrage Prize Contest
Readers are urged to vote in an equal suffrage contest at the Intelligencer election. The ballot invites 60 votes for a young lady and notes women and girls may vote as well as boys. The goal is to help a friend win a piano or other major prize.
Billy Sunday to speak at Methodist church on May 31
A gospel message by Billy Sunday will be delivered at the Methodist church Monday evening at 8 p m. Local attendees are invited to attend this revival event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elegant Gold Watch
Metodist Church
Aid Society
Mason
O. H. L. Mason, D. D
of Boone
Presbyterian Church
Rev
Shea
Ames Methodist Church
Douglass
Sycamore
Womens’ Relief Corps
Chautauqua Park
W. A
Ames and College
Board of Education
Armory
Opera House
Harvey Ingham
Dr. A. B. Storms
Pillars of Society
Sybil Sammis
Agricultural Hall
James Wilson
W. A. Henry
D. P. Roberts
John Milton
Donald Robertson
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Gladstone
Iowa State College
Story
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Sibyl Sammis
Billy
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