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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1910
Page
1
Ames mayor Col Parley Sheldon opposes a billiard parlor for the college town, arguing it would lure loafers, waste students time and money, and harm Ames reputation. He would veto any permit and vows to influence how such an institution could be run.
J P Alderman of Ames recounts the November 24 1863 Battle of Lookout Mountain describing the ascent through mist and fire. The 31st Iowa colors were the first raised on Lookout Heights as Joe Hooker’s forces moved against the Confederates.
Alfred Hall injured his back after falling from a corn load while unloading at the Hoffman home. He is progressing as well as can be expected.
A blaze destroyed parts of the Mechanic Arts Building after a Nebraska game in Lincoln. The fire likely started from faulty wiring, drowning the medical library and drawing instruments. About twenty four medical corpses were burned, with estimated losses between 20 000 and 25 000 dollars.
An Ames notice reports public water fountains on Main street shut off amid winter, with citizens lamenting the loss of a social and healthful habit. The piece likens fountains to horse troughs and urges winter fountains to preserve public drinking.
Mr W B Meltzer purchased the Whitinger farm located five miles northeast of Ames. The 115 acre property sold for 16100. The Melzers plan to move from Ames while Mr Meltzer rents to Roy Taylor who farms near Pierre South Dakota and brings stock and household goods.
Cliff Roberson walked up town Monday for the first time in weeks after typhoid fever. He notes the pavement, new electrolets, and town improvements that catch his attention. He lost about ten pounds during illness and hopes to regain it. tobacco lost its appeal as the smell of his pipe nearly caused a relapse, and he told his wife to discard the pipe.
Reverend James O Donnell former voice professor at Cleveland School of Elocution and Oratory and head of a summer professional oratory school at Lapeer Michigan performed The Sign of the Cross a three act monologue about Nero persecution at St Cecelia's Church The impersonation by voice and facial expression covered eighteen characters A fair sized audience attended and enjoyed the evening's entertainment.
Des Moines resident Max George traveled to vote last week. He enjoys school life and keeps busy with activities. On Sunday morning he performed a solo for the M C A.
Mr C E Hall assistant general commercial superintendent of the Iowa Telephone Company from Des Moines was in Ames on business Monday.
A 70 year old Ames man born December 10 1812 in Germany near Wiesbach recounts his journey from early schooling to America. He moved with his family to Ohio and later Kansas then Iowa. He married twice, had fourteen children, and supported the Underground Railroad. He remains active and Republican in politics.
The Ames Conservatory at Agricultural Hall hosts a pupils recital Tuesday November 22 at 8 pm. The program features piano pieces and vocal selections by students including Kahlan Mattie Farnum Sarah Olson Lulu Lovitt Nellie Noble and others with a violin obligato by Ralph Middleton and a Bagatelle by Baumfelder. The Priscillas hosted mothers of I S C students with a social hour and a farce titled Maids Modes and Manners.
Prof Hugh Van Pelt secretary of the State Dairy Association and his brother Dan Van Pelt of Waterloo visited Tuesday to inspect the Holstein Friesian cattle owned by George Copestake.
Prof. L. B. Spinney came back Thursday after a two week stay in the East, spending most of the time in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dean C. F. Curtiss spoke for the Middle West at the opening of the Hort iculture Congress and Corn Show in Council Bluffs on Thursday.
Prof Rice of Rangoon Burma campus lectured at Ames chapel about his missionary work and Burmese sacred texts. He donated one Burmese manuscript to his alma mater and will return after an eighteen month furlough. Meanwhile St Cecilia’s Church received two Venetian glass chandelier brackets from Rev Renier, valued locally at ten dollars each, with customs valuation disputes noted.
A railroad hash eater relates how a spaniel named Jack avoided execution by a Boone city marshal. Facing a sentence of death during a mad dog scare, Jack refused to obey the gunman, rolled over, pled for life, and was spared. He then resumed waiting at the restaurant for lunches.
Col Lafayette Young editor of the Des Moines Daily Capital is appointed by Governor Carroll to the United States Senate to succeed the late Senator Dolliver. The decision follows county politics where Story County supported Carroll’s rival Porter and Polk County faced punishment. The appointment draws mixed reactions and hinges on Washington experience and county loyalty.
Boone reports ten dog bites with three treated in Iowa City. Police and the city veterinarian scour the town and destroy any mad dogs found. Residents lament saloon-driven ruin surpassing the panic over the rabies scare.
At last week’s meeting the council approved routine bills and issued warrants to extend water mains. The city clerk is authorized to levy assessments for paving and issue bonds for the city’s share. Alley paving should finish this week with No 1 Boone brick delivering a solid job.
William Temby and family hosted friends from Linden Iowa County Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Fred Philips. They praised Ames cleanliness and absence of saloons noting the city would suit them if they move their residence. They left for home Friday evening.
Mr. Sanford Olson has been ill this week at his home on West Street. He is experiencing an illness that has kept him indoors and away from daily activities.
Dean Curtiss of Washington is in D C this week attending the annual conference of the American Association of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations.
Rev. J. T. Houser traveled to Boone Monday evening to hear Rev. W. L. Lockhart of Des Moines, noted as one of the finest evangelists of the Christian Church, who is assisting in meetings this week in the city.
Mr. J. K. Munsinger traveled from Howard Kansas on Saturday evening to reconnect with his brother J M after twenty five years. He also planned to visit his father who will be 98 years old next month.
Professor Rice delivered a 14dress at a chapel Sunday morning and returned to Des Moines that evening.
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