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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
5
A reader requests to purchase a half section of land in Story County near Ames College. Preference is for a single tract but two sections close together could be acceptable. Please state exact location in Ames vicinity, price, and terms. care Intelligencer. aut2.
Epworth League hosts an all evening program at the Methodist church featuring colored life scenes from the Prodigal Son, the Ben Hur lecture with chariot race illustrations, and Ram Horn cartoon slides. Admission is 25 cents with inviting members of the public to attend.
E W Valentine spent Monday in Des Moines while County Treasurer Frank N Fowler toured Ames greeting friends this morning. Rev Dr Walter I Fowle attended a State Baptist church gathering in Vinton this week. Mrs Thea Johnson left for Ames after a two month stay visiting relatives here and will travel to San Jose California to see her brother in Willewpeg Wisconsin and reunite with another brother there.
Half-teaspoon Send 10c. name of paper and this ad for our beautiful Savings Bank and Childs Sketch-Book. Each bank contains a Good Luck Penny. SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl Street, N. Y.
Miss Flora Wilson appears at the Des Moines Auditorium on Friday evening October 29. Tickets range from 75e in the Balcony to 2.00 for Box Seats with Dress Circle at 1.00 and Parquet at 1.50. Reservations via L. M. Bosworth or F. R. Conaway.
The seventh district convention of the I F W C will be held at Dallas Center on November 11 opening at nine in the morning with Mrs Clyde Brenton as chair man P E O Society meets next Tuesday at 3 in the library assembly room Hostess Mrs Dun can W C T U meets next Thursday with Mrs J H Wambeam Purity Department led by Mrs Annie Os burn Priscilla club hosted by Mrs A Marston yesterday with a musical program Guests include Mr and Mrs John Wright of New York City who welcomed a son born Sunday October 24 Mrs Wright was formerly Eva Kinkade Other social visits noted include Mrs E Werrick hosting sisters and aunts from Louisiana Portland and other towns Des Moines visits and Ames resident come and go through the week
The twenty second wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs C E Gargent was celebrated informally at the home of Mr and Mrs William Clark. Mr and Mrs Peter Leininger observe their 45th anniversary today. A Congregational church supper is planned for Thursday November 4 with 25 cents covering a full college course. Mrs R B Ham hosted the Ladies Aid Society sewing bee at the U B church with Miss Helen Ham serving refreshments.
At St. Cecilia's Church Clarence Cooper and Anna Jordan were married with Rev. F. C. Renier presiding. Jordan taught near Napier and the couple plan to live near Ames. In Jewell, Charles Fusselman and Margaret Callopy were joined by Rev. Renier, with Callopy managing the local telephone office.
Ames friends announce the marriage of Alvah P. Whitmore class of 1898 to Martha Mass in Omaha on a Wednesday at the Mass home. Whitmore, a Sherman Coal Company director, will reside at 3218 Center Street after December 15. Also announced is the Ames ceremony of Charles Fleming and May Rhinehart at First United Brethren Church with Dr Johnson officiating.
Mr and Mrs J B Kooser traveled to Sioux City for a Grand Lodge meeting and visited R M Hunter in Sibley where Mrs Elizabeth Hunter fell ill. The Koosers and Hunters returned to Ames to care for her as she recovers. Mrs J H Criswell and children relocate to Indiana for a State Agricultural College position. Mrs Raw returns from visiting her parents Rev J F Baker and Mrs Baker and her husband George Raw returns home. Harry Amesbury family move from Okemah to Caldwell Idaho with plans to stay if the area suits them. Mrs R S Hutchison of Los Angeles visits Tillie Gilchrist in Iowa Street. Jack Watson returns from a two month California trip.
On the campus the Pi Phi house hosted several guests including Katherine Scanlon and Caroline Guard from Des Moines, Ethal Percival and Irene Smith from Eagle Grove, Isabelle Jones from Sioux City, and others. Phi Gamma Deltas entertained friends for the Missouri game with attendees from Des Moines Grinnell and nearby. Dr and Mrs Donald Stanton and Miss Margaret Stanton were mentioned in visiting and post graduate contexts.
Story County Iowa Board of Supervisors meets October 14 1909 at Nevada reviews payments to R A Elzy Son for Warren Township Drainage District No 11 and approves 2953 32 for construction. It cancels 1908 Collins grading tax for C M and J P Ry Co and sets Palestine Township Drain No 24 with engineer John M Wells and bids. Proceedings adjourned to October 20 1909 and October 27 1909 for further drainage district examinations.
Christian Science services are held Sunday at Smith's hall at 10 45 A M with the subject Everlasting Punishment announced for the gathering.
St. Cecilia's Church announces services by Minister F. C. Renier on Monday November 1 Feast of All Saints with a first Mass at 7 a.m. and a second Mass at 10 a.m.
Warner Johnson minister leads Sunday School at 10:00 in September with Mrs Edna Pruitt. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 led by Mrs Hyler. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 led by Mr Ball. Sermons at 11:00 and 7:30 by Dr Wilson. cordial invitation to all.
Morning sermon on The Atonement addressing lingering questions. Evening discussion titled The College and the Church led by Bickham of the M C A and George M Nelson named Student Assistant.
John T. Houser minister leads Bible School at 10 a m with J E Arnold. Sunday worship at 11 a m on The Marks of a well Rounded Christian Life. Endeavor Society at 6 30 p m, evening sermon at 7 30 on The All Conquering Christ All are welcome.
Chic Perkins performs at the Armory with Friday and Saturday evenings on October 29 and 30. Secure rooms by advertising.
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