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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1907
Page
2
A caller seeks a life like photograph to honor a highly respected citizen. The aim is to leave a memory that endures in the hearts of family and acquaintances, with a lifelike portrait handed down to posterity.
An advertisement claims sour stomach and bile issues stem from indigestion and touts Kodol as a cure. It asserts the product digests natural stomach juices and strengthens mucous membranes, with a testimonial from S. S. Ball of Ravenswood. It also pitches BeWitt kidney and bladder pills from E O DeWitt & Co.
John Woodruff of Storm Lake and Louise Johnson of Ames married Thursday at Central Church Des Moines by tor. The groom, son of J A Johnson of Ontario district, lived in Ames years ago and met Miss Johnson while at I B. Woodruff, a Midland Lyceum Bureau reader, plans to reside in Indianola Iowa.
Earl Belt and Ethel Brown of Ames were married in Des Moines on Wednesday November 6 at 2:00 PM. Miss Brown is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E Brown, recently new to Ames, while Mr. Belt has worked at the Fair Store for about four years. They plan to return home in a couple of days to live in Ames.
Mr Augustus P Martin and Miss Misa Jessie Stuckslager, both of Ames, were married at Marshalltown on October 30. Miss Stuckslager studied in Chicago and has worked in local stores. Mr Martin is head clerk at Tilden clothing and has long service with the firm. They will live on Douglass Avenue.
The J. W Adama store, Metager's barber shop, Spence fruit store, and Kooser's grocery begin using gas lights as a gas machine installation by Alpert Lea Gas Machine Company gets underway.
The Union Depot becomes a season highlight with a social gathering to enjoy beers and meet friends. Armory hosts the event on Saturday with a festive turnout anticipated.
The Ames area debate centers on opening a cement walk and a safe roadway to serve Iowa street benefiting the college and two land properties. Promoters argue the project aids stock judging and campus safety while landholders and officials weigh political costs and legislative funding.
A Catholic mission style series begins at St. Cecelia Church in Ames with Rev. Drumm and Rohiman leading from Sunday. The events aim to explain Catholic doctrine to nonmembers and address topics such as Confession Purgatory The Pope and Indulgences. Services start at 7 30 with a question box for written inquiries and expected large attendance.
The church Sunday morning service filled the congregation as a large reception to new members took place. Rev. W. J. Minchin led ceremonies from memory, highlighting the meaning beyond printed ritual, signaling a shift toward more traditional or memorized prayers in time.
William J. Minchin preaches at both morning and evening services. The Sunday School and Y P S are growing in interest and attendance. Strangers are welcome to attend.
Rev. Roscoe Douglass did not speak due to the death of a parishioner. Dr. Storms delivered a strong address. Prof. Thompson will speak next Sunday on music and its relation to religious meetings.
H D Williams announces Bible school at 9 45 a m and Y P S C E at 6 30 p m. The pastor preaches at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with morning theme The Value of Fellowship and evening topic Gods Investment in Man.
Christian Science services held at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall with the subject Mortals and Immortals Reading room open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 30 to 5 00 p m at 618 Douglass avenue.
Walter I. Fowle serves as pastor with a 9 45 Bible School session and an 11 00 sermon. Junior Union at 8 00 and BY P U at 6 30. Baraca Bible class leads the 7 30 service with a talk by the pastor on The Crisis of Your Life and special music.
St John’s Episcopal Church led by Rector Herbert A. Wilson hosts morning prayer and a sermon at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school precedes the service. The topic is Our Lord’s Second Sermon and the choir will sing Prof Thompson’s Te Deum.
Pastor J. W. Stiverson conducts Sunday school at 10 with Mrs. R. N. Dixon superintendent. Sermon at 11, junior service 2:30, Evergreen preaching at 3, senior society 6:30, evening preaching 7:30. Revival services begin Thanksgiving Day.
The obituary notes Pastor G. O. Paulsrud will conduct a service Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The notice lists the time and role, highlighting his position in the church.
Reverend A M Shea traveled to Coon Rapids Monday morning to attend the Boone District conference through Tuesday.
Wright Nickerson that boy was run over by a wagon last evening and badly injured. His face is lacerated and one leg broken. He is in a critical condition.
The undersigned will sell at public sale on the Fred Wirth farm one mile east and one mile south of Ames on Friday November 15 starting at one o'clock. 51 head of livestock 15 head of horses 84 head of cattle 2 full blood duroc Jersey boars. Shorty Lange. E F Posegate, Auctioneer. B J Shelden, Clerk.
A notice to J W Mauser and others in Story County Iowa announces special drainage assessments by tract with amounts shown. Objections must be written to Story County Auditor before the hearing date set by the Board of Supervisors in 1907 at 1 PM. attendance available to speak.
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