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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
5
A dense roster of visitors and residents moves through Ames Story City Boone Des Moines and nearby areas. Names include W J Miller L N Dixon J K Cagwin Bernice Shull and many others visiting relatives attending events or working at local venues. The record also notes civic notices a carnival feature and upcoming lectures and performances.
Advertising rates listed per line per insertion with 5c for entertainments and events charging admission, 1 for obituaries and memorials, and one free publication for non revenue church services and club meetings. Changes must be furnished by space day evening each week.
J C Fremont an ex slave and colored orator spoke in Ames on Main street on Tuesday evening outlining Republican political issues. The piece notes a large rally planned for Story county with Senator Dolliver to speak Monday Oct 31 under a large tent with bands and marching clubs.
A list of planned Republican gatherings in Story County with dates from October. Notables include Hon. Clarence King Hon. E Scott Hon. H E Slattery and Judge W Dyer among others at multiple school houses and towns such as Collins Union Township and Nevada. A tent meeting with Senator J P Dolliver at Ames is noted.
Etta Black daughter of Wm Black of this city died at Pella Iowa on October 15 aged 86 months 12 days She had been sent three weeks earlier to Des Moines Christian home and found a home near Pella Her funeral was held by her Sunday school class with assistance from teachers and former grade pupils Rev A Pruitt U B church preached the sermon Notice advertising a new reception hall by J W Adama offering select entertainments and first class service
All household furniture including stoves, washing machine, refrigerator, beds, chairs, dining set, bookcase and carpets will be disposed of at private sale before Oct 22. Those interested may call afternoons. R F Hopson.
Last Friday evening and Saturday morning October 14 15 a crowd of young people from this city gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs N E Gilmore two miles northeast of the city in honor of their son Roy Games included ping pong pitch and flinch Light refreshments of chocolate cake and candy were served The guests listed include Howard Persons Ernest Hirst Louis Doggatt James Gilchrist Fred Waggle Justine ECarthy Guy Horton Guy Graham Karl Shannon Koy Startt Lou Willey Fred Walkey The Reporter sent seven guests
Wednesday evening next week Ames residents will hear the high class comic opera The Gay Matinee Girl at the Nevada opera house directed by Matt Kussel. Jeanette Lincoln and James F Green head the all star company with lavish production values and refined singing promises. Nevada, Wed Oct 26.
The Ames Improvement club schedules a meeting with Mrs Caril Little for next Monday. Henry Nye has returned to school in Ames after illness at his parents Nevada home. The Young Women's Christian Association opens its annual meeting at the college with a full program including devotions, Bible study, and multiple addresses by local and national speakers. Real estate transfers are listed for Emma O’Brien, Harriman & Lee, Frank A Kiser, W Fertig, Ida Swearinger, Wm Arrasmith, Bettie Penfield, and Jonn O Rex among others.
Prompts readers to store Chamberlains Cough remedy this season to treat colds early for prompt relief. Recommends Langhran & Bauer as the seller, emphasizing the product’s wide recognition and superiority over others.
Dwight W. Boyston a Nevada jeweler and Cora A. Thompson were married on October 18 at the bride’s parents home with Rev. O L Nye officiating. The couple plan to live in Nevada after November 1 and will entertain friends there.
The undersigned will sell at his place one mile south of Ames on Wednesday Oct 26 starting at 1 p m. Items include six head of horses eight cattle eighteen hogs farm machinery and miscellaneous gear with terms: cash 2 percent off. notes on approved credit at 8 percent interest. No property removed until settled. E F Posegate And P W Clark B J Shelden clerk.
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