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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
4
Acting President Stanton entertains his father while Araska University at Lincoln will give the graduation address. The senior class in cooking hosted a five o'clock supper as the football season pauses for the Des Moines field meet.
Emmett Densmore Compton, 1867 born in Meadville Pennsylvania, long resident of Ames, died after a fishing trip east of town. Oscar Johnson was found with a broken leg after the same outing and Compton’s body was recovered from the river near the Northwestern bridge, tangled in wire beneath the water. Ed Wright reported sheltering near the river bank during a Friday evening storm. the coroner deemed no inquest necessary.
Prof Kent the Chicago eye expert visits the Nelson House in Ames offering free examinations. He claims about 90 percent of headaches dizziness nervousness and cross eyes stem from eye defects and can be corrected with his new method and properly ground glasses.
A lyric lament on a nation’s grief, praising women’s sacrifices as the nation endures a dark era. It speaks of a mother gifting her child’s life, a wife enduring sorrow, and the promise that dawn will come with renewed nations and a hopeful day star.
Shoes repair service offered by Roup is located at the rear of Tilden's clothing store. The brief note ends with a stray 45-If fragment.
Friday afternoon three o'clock dedication of Engineering Hall featured Dr. R. H. Thurston head of Sib ley Engineering School Cornell University as principal speaker. Alumni W Clyde Jones of Chicago and M J Riggs of Toledo spoke with enthusiasm about the new building.
For Rent by June 1. A new ten room house on Barnett street, one and a half blocks north of the Christian Church. Contact J. Hansen for details.
Local notes report John Satter of Laurens Iowa visiting here last week. A newborn son arrived Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Scott. Spring farm work slowed by rain while W D Smiths livery thrives. Kelley creamery under J M Johnson expected to succeed. Storm damage reported from last Thursday night. M W A supper well attended. Mr and Mrs R F Hutchison attended funeral of his father in Boone. Mrs Maud McWilliams of Waterloo visits her brothers Clare and Ray. Peter Houges house struck by lightning with no injuries. Mrs Anna Foster birthday observed by about twenty ladies at Mrs Chas Holdredges. lace pin presented. Lost watch and fob at Bell's restaurant offered reward. Miss Bertha Dilworth hosts Grace Pugh shower with gifts and guessing game. Miss Pugh to wed next month.
Ames issues city notice amid rabies epidemic warning. All dogs running at large must be registered collared numbered and muzzled under Ordinance No 121. The measure will be enforced after publication and aims to protect public health. PARLEY SueLpon, Mayor.
Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Compton thank friends and neighbors for tender sympathy and assistance during the bereavement of their son, brother, and uncle Evelyn Compton. Huan Compton. EVELYN COMPTON. Mus. Lota C. Cooper.
The notice advertises Ames Sayines Bank offering home saving banks to store pennies and larger change. It invites readers to call, get acquainted, and borrow the devices. The ad is dated 7-2.
The Olsonville Greenhouses advertise flowers for Decoration Day with varieties including carnations and Cape Jasmines. They offer ready made designs or repairs, and can plant beds in cemeteries or yards. Call 801 or Olsonville Greenhouses for service.
The two year old daughter of Mr. P. L. McPherson of Harrisburg Pennsylvania suffered sleepless nights due to stomach trouble. After taking half a Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablet her stomach quieted and she slept through the night. Two boxes completed the cure and the child is now well and strong. For sale by all druggists.
An advertisement sells a Vandermast item in Columbus at a low price. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a reliable life saving medicine for colic and cholera morbus, recommended for keeping at hand and available at all druggists.
Desirable Shetland pony offered by N. H. Jacobson, located west of the college. Inquiries invited.
Advertises a trial magazine service offering one magazine at a time for 85 cents monthly in advance. Lists multiple titles including Cosmopolitan Argosy McClures Strand and others with weekly seven day access. Contact City Book Store for more information.
An advertisement touts Get Your Money's Worth as a brand of cigars by Frank B Spence. It links the product to good value in tobacco and repackaged fruit offerings.
Mr. H. P. Burbage, a Greenville D. C. student at law, suffered years with a cough he feared was consumption. After using two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy he reports a remarkable change and a permanent cure. Sold by all druggists.
Signed applications in writing for house numbers may be left at Story County Bank or at City Clerk's office. Give the lot and block number and the exact location of the house for which a number is required, and include the street name in front. 6-2
A brief note lists Cary Lirrie and Co as a Story County farming firm. The text highlights their involvement with local farms and agricultural services.
For Rent. Nine room house in south Ames inquire of John Judge. For cheap land in Manitoba near Winnipeg southeastern Assiniboia and Alberta see W H Dayton. Paint varnish and kalsomine brushes at Loughran and Bauer's. Everything in the paint line at Loughran and Bauer's.
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