Ames Voters Urge County Hospital Support
An 800 member voting group and local taxpayers press the county for a new hospital. The appeal emphasizes community needs and broad local backing for hospital construction.
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
1
An 800 member voting group and local taxpayers press the county for a new hospital. The appeal emphasizes community needs and broad local backing for hospital construction.
An economical investment promises saving thousands of dollars annually for Story County residents. Ames becomes accessible to all parts of Story County and reachable for families and loved ones.
Ames organized a club with over eight hundred voters to push for a county hospital funding. The campaign notes Ames bears about 20 percent of Story County taxes and argues hospitals aid all doctors, patients, and communities beyond Ames.
A colored man bought $2 in dry goods at Semmons store and offered a $28 check alleged to be signed by Tom Thompson. Semmons paid $26 extra, the check was routed to Ames Savings Bank then Story County Bank, payment refused, asSemmons and Thompson search for the pumpkin colored coal. Saturday Judge C G Lee heard a case about a coal mine spur urged by a coal company against Chicago Great Western railroad. The railroad said the spur was not profitable. testimony focused on ownership and transfers between Mason City and Fort Dodge lines. The hearing continued with law club discussions at the Ames Hotel. Judge Lee will rule later.
A partisan sportsstyle column compares state politics to football, urging Republicans to stand by their team in the primary and general elections. It cites Claude Porter versus Cummins, Hull, Prouty and Roosevelt, urging supporters to vote Tuesday to block a Democrat and “stand by George.”
Messrs. Lee Doolittle Cap Kooser E S Proper Frank Buck and Howard Adams returned Saturday from a weeklong hunting trip. They had poor luck due to scarce ducks and low water levels. They headquartered at Ruthven and report lakes there at least two feet lower than ever before.
The Iowa Cafe changed hands Sunday as F. B. Malon and son rented it from Mr. Drake. Malon brings twenty five years of restaurant management experience to the new ownership and operation.
Saturday evening the last block was laid and the street is now complete. Delays were due to material shortages and caused business inconvenience, but the contracting firm and Superintendent Perry ensured solid work that will stand time. The improvement marks progress in Ames' industrial growth.
The W R C district convention in Ames will open at 9 30 A M with morning business. In the afternoon team work for the inspector will be conducted and a camp fire at 7 30 P M at the Congregational Church with music by the Ladies Quartette and Robert Clark and many speaking brief addresses.
The note greets readers with enthusiasm for the Ames Iowa game on Saturday and expresses relief that Iowa is back in action, promising a warm reception for the team.
Evangelistic campaign led by P. C. Nelson starts at the Baptist Church in Ames and will run for another week. Music director Mr. Wood facilitates a 20 to 30 voice chorus with soulful solos, drawing attendees. Services invite all Christians to participate without leaving their home churches, with music at 7:30 each evening.
The Friday evening Jont Literary Program in Ag Assembly drew a full house with an eleven piece orchestra. J M Fuller gave a speech, Watson read Tom O Shan ter, Mary Searle sang, R J Jones performed An Old Violin, David Brown delivered a monologue, and Percy Ellis offered a medley. The Game of Chess comedy by Rogers and a Hog-Train take-off led by Burlingame Por ter Brindley White Maney delighted attendees.
A gas lighting machine explosion at the Lynch confectionery store Saturday threatened a blaze but quick action extinguished the fire before damage occurred.
Ames High School girls basketball beat State Center 6 to 1 on State Center’s floor. The team, coached by Miss Wolfe from the college, celebrates a hard earned victory after their recent training efforts.
Friday evening J C Mather fell from a College car traveling from Douglas to Grand Avenue near Clark Avenue. He was found unconscious by a second car, treated at Dr Tilden's, later moved to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He sustained head cuts and a broken collar bone, with expectations of recovery.
Mr 0 H Watkins and family relocate to Kenoska Wisconsin where Watkins will manage the Windsor Spring Company the world's largest bed spring maker. Watkins and Roy depart tomorrow by auto. Mrs Watkins and Miss Leota travel Saturday via Conrad and Liscomb to visit relatives. Miss Lyral stays with Tilden Bros Co another month before joining family.
Friday evening the electrolets on the south side of Main Street west of Burnett were energized. The north side is slated to follow as work continues toward extending the electric system to the depot area.
The Glee Club presents a program featuring readings The Revolt of Mother The Chinese Tragedy and Angelina plus songs In Snowy Weather The Mighty Deep and The Oath with solos by E N Wentworth E M Benton and others. Members include F Von Trice Shattuck A S Thompson Rob Clarke N Wentworth and J Renton. The program also includes Paul Revere's Ride and a sextette from Lucia.
Story County may face a vote on funding a county hospital after build and equip. Boone’s Eleanor Moore Hospital shows a small past surplus and minimal deficit, with 1500 patients treated over four years. Trustees must report to voters as law envisions self support for county hospitals.
Auto turns turtle near Harlen Frb bridge injuring Talbott Bauer Valentine Mayor Sheldon and Cev H Maxwell after a Colo county hospital meeting trip. Maxwell escaped by jumping others thrown clear Talbott pinned with back injuries but all survived with minor bruises.
A statewide Republican call supports electing the full ticket from top to bottom after Senator Dolliver's death. The appeal stresses Story County candidate W. P. George for representative, opposing temperance foes and railroading influence to keep Iowa’s principles front and center.
Nevada Representative notes a party campaign car crash on McCartney hill near Skunk River. Parley Sheldon and Father Renier suffered minor bruises. Sheldon helped the injured. The incident underscores the practical need for a local hospital west of Nevada. Father Renier rode separately with F. J. Olsen and was uninjured.
About two hundred dollars worth of platinum crucibles were stolen last Wednesday afternoon in the chemistry department during instructor absence. Fifty dollars worth of material disappeared the same day. No clue to the thief is known publicly.
A new time card goes into effect for the Northwestern region. Radical changes are anticipated though local officials have not received detailed information.
F. J. Olson bought the Wm. Taylor property on Main and Burnett for 3000 dollars west of the Frank Morris livery. He plans to move the house in spring and build a handsome corner block for his growing flower plant bulb and seed business. The lot fronts 48 feet on Main and extends back to the railroad with hitching posts planned. He also envisions a future street opening with a viaduct under the railroad.
Miss Anna Roland married Fred Van Duzer in Rev. George Crissman study at First Methodist Church. They dined with the bride’s mother on Boone Street then traveled to Des Moines and Town relatives. Mrs. Van Duzer is known in Ames for clerking in W. J. Semmens. he is son of Ontario dairy owners. They announce home in Ontario after November 14.
Miss ether Erickson wed Mr. Einar Askeland Thursday at the bride’s parents home on Second street College Park. Rev Paulertide of Roland officiated with only immediate family present and a family dinner following. The bride formerly worked for Tilden Bros. & Co. and the groom is a signal repair man for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway.
Ames Rosebud Homestead No. 24 hosted events in Boone led by deputy J W Latherow. A contest for new members offered prizes including shoes and a tablecloth. Cora Allen won with eight new members. Boone visitors swelled attendance to about 105. Ames initiated 67 new members across both Homesteads.
Ames looks to extend a winning streak as they prepare for a key Saturday game amid solid team form. The report notes no major injuries after a minor morning incident involving Morningside.
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