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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
5
Next Saturday Ames faces Cornell on home grounds in a pivotal game expected to decide the state title. Ames leans on luck and a strong line, while Cornell fields a faster backfield and deep substitutes. The noon kickoff promises high offense and a crowd of supporters.
Mrs. M K Smith visits relatives in Olin. Miss Opal Culp attends a Webster City dancing party. Mrs M P Cleghorn hosts her mother Mrs Jenks from Coon Rapids. Miss Grace Tinsley joins Miss Watson's party in Des Moines. Mrs Elien Baird Ward teaching in Winfield returns home. Miss Nell Davenport visits Omega Delta house. Prof and Mrs J A Law called to Des Moines by grandson Maurice's death. Vernon Tinsley visits Ames from Des Moines. Rev and Mrs Johnson return from Oklahoma. pastor resumes duty. Mrs Lucy Cox ill with typhoid. daughter Mrs Joe Roland comes from Sioux City to help. Helphrey of Mt Pleasant visits Miss Mae Stoddard. headed to California. Mrs Sadie Graves travels to Billings for ill brother Lyman Freeland. Emma Turner Watson, Ouida Ramsey, and Samuel Russick of Des Moines visit Grace Tinsley. Mr and Mrs Fred Tilden return from Seattle to new home at Story and Clark. Amateur musical club meets. Mendelssohn program led by Prof Adolph Shane. Miss Laird secretary. O W St John family move to Cedar Rapids. St John becomes Northwestern ticket agent. Mrs J E Campbell attends Rebecah assembly. visits brother in Stanton Tenn and sister in St Louis. Anna M Palmer of Des Moines to meet Ames WCTU at Mrs Cagwin’s Grand Ave home. Miss Shewmaker returns to teaching. seven weeks ill mother improves. Dot Dillon hosts four Des Moines college girls. football game and Ag house warming attended.
Episcopal church in Ames hosts Sunday afternoon services at 4 o'clock conducted by Rev. Dr. Thomas Cassady of Des Moines. The event invites parishioners and the broader community to attend the rite led by the visiting clergyman.
Christian Science services are held Sunday at 10 45 a m in Smith's hall with the lesson subject Adam and Fallen Man.
The morning service features communion and reception of members. Mrs Barr will sing at the evening service, led by Minister William J Minchin.
Professor Benson from the University of Minnesota will speak at College Chapel next Sunday. O H Cessna serves as chaplain for the event.
Walter I. Fowle, minister, conducts Bible school at 9:45, sermon at 11:00, Covenant meeting at 3:00, B Y P U at 6:30, and Gospel service at 7:30 all in the Odd Fellows hall.
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists George D. Crissman as minister. Regular services Sunday include an 11 o'clock morning sermon titled The Spiritual Merchant and an evening 7 30 sermon The Power That Worketh in Us.
Warner Johnson minister leads a Sunday school at 10 with Mrs Pruitt supervisor Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Mrs Hyler prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 with Mr Ball as leader sermons at 11 and 7 30 by the pastor everyone invited.
John T. Houser, Minister, Bible School at 10 a.m. J. E. Arnold, superintendent. Communion and preaching at 11 a.m. Sermon topic Freedom in Christ. Endeavor society 6:30 p.m. Sermon at 7:30 p.m. Subject Conquering Where Others Fail. All are welcome.
Rev. Dr. J. T. Houser scheduled to preach at college meetings with services announced for the week. Church leaders invite the community to attend and participate in the planned gatherings.
A local ad promotes carpets and rugs in many styles and sizes at special prices. Wool carpets, axminsters, velvets, tapestries, body brussels and Kashmere are highlighted with discount rates.
Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in Champlin s hall south of the college campus and at 6 15 he will address the Y W C A at Margaret hall. All are welcome.
Many residents want to attend the Draketown game and stay for evening shows. Those wishing to return from Des Moines late Saturday are asked to leave names with Parly Sheldon at Story County Bank or the Interurban office. A special car may run at 11 or 11 30 P M if enough sign up.
In a hard fought Saturday tilt Ames High lost 17 to 6 to Des Moines North Side. The contest served as a curtain raiser for the Ames Des Moines College game and showcased Ames High’s clever play against heavier, more experienced opponents.
On the south campus a group of younger faculty members held a rustic picnic at a dairy farm then moved to a secluded spot. They organized a formal rebate to test whether a woman's chance of cranial felicity is affected by entering the teaching profession. Prof.
The big debate week features two teams at Ames and Cedar Falls. The negative team includes H. C. Darger Joe Naylor Hugh Webster and F L Holcomb debating at Ames. The affirmative team led by Coral Roberts with C R Hutcheson E C Davis and Murl MacDonald debates at the Normal School.
About 1 475 roses and carnations adorned visitors at Ol san day in Ames. Each gentleman wore a carnation and each lady a rose until stock ran out mid afternoon. The event drew many tall residents and a floral store impressed by the turnout.
Local notice lists events at the Armory Opera House including Donald Robertson performing The Art of Life on Thursday November 11 and a showing of Just a Woman's Way on Tuesday November 9. Hart's photo gallery advertises Christmas reductions and new cards. Masonic lodge meets Friday evening with M Masons urged to attend. Apples frost damaged but suitable for cooking offered at Graves Farm. Mrs. Geo Foote travels to Des Moines for Spirella Corset School instruction. Iowa Small Grain Growers Association prize list for Ames show to be released with over 2500 dollars in prizes. Professor Bell available for copies.
F. J. Olsan described being exhausted on Saturday night and struggling to tell the truth as he recounted the flying episode. The remark hints at weariness affecting honesty during the event.
The L D Missionary Circle of the Church of Christ will hold a Weigh social on November 11 in the church parlors. A program will precede a good supper served to attendees.
Donald Robertson presents The Art of Life at the Armory Opera House in Ames on Thursday November 11. The Saginaw Evening News praised the dramatic tension and emotional depth as Bartley the tempter and Laughlin contend for the old days of love amid changing fortunes.
The performance sparked fond memories with a scene replete with recollections of old fashioned roses. The audience offered generous praise for the splendid production.
Miss Verletta Warren and her brother Frank were jolted from a frightened pony when a King road drag caused the ride to end in a tumble. Both escaped with minor injuries. A large crowd gathered at the Warren residence Saturday for a masquerade party and enjoyed a delightful evening.
The notice promotes Rings Little Liver Pills as easy safe and prompt. It recommends Pinesalve Carbolized as the salve for emergencies and bruises and says it soothes pains.
Sidney W. Pascoe presents Just a Woman's Way a bold comedy drama at the Opera House next Tuesday November 9 detailing a young wife defending her hearth from a scheming intruder woman. Five acts unfold over two years showcasing the dramatist's skill in concise storytelling.
An old advertisement touts Pineules as superior medicine for kidney ailments backache and rheumatic troubles. Sold by A. Gamble.
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