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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
4
A dense roundup of social notes from Ames and surrounding towns lists visits and travels of Mrs. Howard McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ferguson, Miss Julia Roland, Mrs. Winsett, Miss Winnie Cameron, Miss Grace Wright, Miss Lucile Zink, and others. The piece mentions local events including church services, school activities, theater plans, and community gatherings as residents prepare for Thanksgiving and holiday events.
Ad rates per line apply to local notices and entertainments with fees. Cards of thanks cost 25 cents. Condolences and resolutions are priced at 0 dollars. Non revenue church and club announcements publish one edition for 5 cents per line. Display rates available on request. Changes due by Tuesday evening each week.
The I B O boys play a Foot Ball game on Thanksgiving day and North Western University Boys present entertainment at the Opera House on November 26 and 27 with ticket prices at 86 and 25 cents.
The Brotherhood of Yeomen will host a social at the Red Men’s Hall Tuesday evening with a degree staff drill and a music program. Refreshments will be served and an admission fee will be charged at the door.
Last Thursday evening General and Mrs Lincoln hosted a refined reception with Cassie Lincolns present. Yellow white and red chrysanthemums filled parlors as carnations shaded the library and dining room. A Japanese drawn work centerpiece, pink shades, and dainty refreshments complemented the event with guests arriving from Des Moines Clinton Boone and local officials in attendance.
At the regular meeting of the Eastern Star last Thursday evening the grand chapter report from Oskaloosa on October 22 and 28 was read by Mrs. Frank Fowler. Delegates from Ames included Mrs. L. M. Bosworth and Mrs. Frank Fowler. Several Ames teachers will be away for the universal holiday visiting homes and friends in Allison Pella Des Moines Boone and West Side.
Holders of season tickets may secure seats for the Beggar Prince Opera Company's next appearance at L. M. Bosworth's on Monday and Tuesday December 1 and 2. Public sale opens Wednesday December 8 with reserved seats at 75 and 50 cents and general admission at 35 cents.
The undersigned will sell on his place five and one half miles southeast of Ames on Thursday Dec. 4 at ten o'clock. 65 head of cattle 830 head of cows 20 yearling steers 15 head spring calves 6 head horses 60 head of unknown breed 15 head full blood Duroc Jersey and balance Chester White 2 farm wagons surrey Osborn binder McCormick corn binder mower hay loader hay rake corn planter Deere pe er plow riding tractor fanning mill corn shelter and feed cooker Terms one year's time at 7 per cent. Jas. Ross.
The undersigned will sell on the Ene Raff place three miles south and three west of Ames on Wednesday December 3 at ten oclock. Assets include 28 head of cattle 13 milch cows 5 two year olds 3 yearlings 9 calves 11 head of horses 8 colts coming four one coming three 2 yearling colts 1 yearling mule 1 pony 2 brood mares with foal 75 head of shoats corn in crib 2 wagons 2 cultivators 1 feeder 2 riding plows 4 harrows 1 corn planter 2 bob sleds feed grinder disc one years time at seven per cent. Free lunch at noon. L OC McGaw & Harry Koons.
By special arrangement with Mr Wade the Opera House will reserve two rows of chairs at 50 cents each. Other seats behind the railing are 85 cents. Reserve seats for non season ticket holders are 75 and 50 cents. General admission costs 35 cents.
A 60 page illustrated volume issued by the Chicago and North Western Railway portrays California’s scenery, commerce, industry and transport advantages. It highlights travel appeal to the Pacific Coast and offers to mail for four cents in stamps, with W B Kniskern Passenger Traffic manager noted as contact.
The North Western Entertainment Co presents an instructive amusements program at the Ames Opera House on Wednesday and Thursday evenings November 26 and 27. The performers are Northwestern University graduates from Chicago offering illustrated songs with a top moving picture machine. Seats are at L M Bosworths Drug Store, 85 and 25 cents.
Farm loans at five percent on first mortgages offered by F L Meredith. Inquire at 83-tf.
Excursion tickets offered at reduced rates to points on the North Western System and Union Pacific within 200 miles of selling station. Dates December 24 25 31 and January 1 with return valid through January 2 1908. Apply to agents Chicago & North Western Railway.
The Beggar Prince Opera's second number on the course will be Fra Diavalo, presented December 4. Subscribers may secure seats on December 1 and 2, with public sale opening December 8. Temple Grocery advertises salt water taffy.
Mr. Francis Little of Benton Harbor Michigan, over eighty, long troubled by indigestion and constipation. Since 1865 he tried many remedies, but after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets since last August he reports marked relief and improved appetite. He has used three boxes and sees better stomach, liver, and bowels. For sale by all druggists.
Northwestern University students attend performances at the Ames Opera House on November 26 and 27 with admission priced at 85 and 25 cents respectively.
Christmas items are moving quickly at the Novelty store with shoppers urged to visit soon to pick from limited stock before it runs out. Staff emphasize timely selections to secure desired gifts and decorations.
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