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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
5
Local notices list per line charges for ads and entertainment notices 5c per line for paid events. 2c for cards. 1.00 for resolutions and condolences. Church services lodge and club announcements published once with 5c per line for extra publications. Various society items, ads, and community notices follow with names and events across Ames Des Moines and surrounding towns.
The Ames audience applauded the Gipsy Queen operetta at the opera house last Friday. Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. Geo Judisch starred with the camp chorus aiding music. receipts totaled 112 dollars with 42.70 left after expenses, deposited to start a public library fund for Story County.
The Clover Club girls host their annual banquet tomorrow night at the Odd Fellows Temple banquet hall. Guests include the Cockel burrs and a few outside friends with Ping Pong as the evening’s amusement.
The public schools report smooth operation and rising student effort after an initial period of lax study. Teachers praise readiness to try, with a new plan emphasizing thoroughness, justice, and cooperation. The public is urged to inspect every department and witness students at work personally.
Mrs. Hiram Blake died at home on Burnett Street Ames Iowa in November 1902 at age 54 years 9 months 1 day. Born February 10 1848 in Frazersburg Muskingum County Ohio she moved to Marshalltown Iowa in 1865 and married Hiram Blake July 2 1868. They lived in Marshall County Cass County before moving to Ames in March 1902. She joined the Christian Church as a young woman and remained a faithful member. Funeral was held at the home on Thursday November 13 at 2 pm with Rev Ferrall and Rev Nye. Burial in the Ames cemetery new addition.
Obituary for Washington Dawson of Lexington Illinois born July 8 1884 died November 18 1902 near Ames from apoplexy. He served in the 94th Illinois Vols four three years in Vicksburg siege. Survived by wife five sons two brothers two sisters fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at home with Rev Seccombe and Nevada Cemetery interment. Also notices of marriages illnesses and upcoming events at local churches theaters and exhibitions including Edison life motion pictures and performances by The Heaglers at the opera house.
The Ladies of St Johns Guild announce a holiday bazaar to be held on the second day in December. The event invites the community to shop for seasonal gifts and support guild activities.
Fifty Ames Camp members attended the dedication of the Y Castle in Des Moines. A long program followed with songs, welcomes, and many featured addresses from leaders of local lodges. Cooperative drills between Ottumwa and Des Moines for the man’s shield were well performed, with the Ames camp earning the shield.
Mrs M J Jones died after kidney illness two days after falling ill at her daughter's home in Denver. She was 49 and returned to Ames with funeral services planned at the Congregational church at 2 this afternoon.
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