Local Ames News and Rail Service Updates
Thirty one years ago Rev. 8S. H. Mitchell joined a marriage in Ames then another in Fort Dodge. The Ames and College Railway card now offers hourly day service, nightly runs, and Sunday afternoon trips. The Ames ministerial group plans talks on stopping the saloon. A new state church board selects leadership and studies building plans amid tied votes, with an October excursion approved.
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H. Mitchell
W. Newton
Ames
Fort Dodge
Ames & College Railway
J. J. Grove
Town Christian Church
Boone
T. J. Dow
Des Moines
J. W. McIntire
St. Johns Guild
Pammel
Frank Graves
Marion Hole
Quade
The Poetry of Dress and a Grand Ames Scene
The essay argues eye beauty fuels imagination and poetry. Miss Courtenay Morgan, famed actress, will wear inspiring gowns in the Camille drama at the Ames Opera House on Tuesday September 23.
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Courtenay Morgan
Camille
Ames Opera House
Freed couple observes fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Freed celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on Clark street with an elegant supper attended by local friends and guests from Eagle Grove Berne Kansas Gridley Moville Mapelton Arapahoe Washington and others. A list of gifts included a leather rocker Morris chair gold items a silver berry spoon two sets of silverware a gold lined dish and thirty dollars in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Freed
Clark Street
T. A. Barrett
Eagle Grove
Thos. Freed
Berne
Kansas
Mary Freed
Latie
Gridley
Illinois
Edith Bennett
West Side
Iowa
Thos. Jones
Moville
J. Antes
Goldberger
Mapelton
Geo. Prime
Arapahoe
Neb
Kittie B. Freed
Washington
Morris
Board of Trustees Meeting at College Adopts Deferred Building Plans
The board met on Thursday to discuss new building projects and a campus excursion. They deferred final decisions on construction and canceled an upcoming Northwestern tour citing crowded departments and the main building’s condition. A five member committee was appointed regarding the presidential succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.O. McElroy
A. B. Cummins
J. B. Hungerford
W. J. Dixon
A. L. Barclay
Clergy urged to speak against liquor law in Story County
Benj Confare of Ames Iowa requests ministers to deliver addresses on suppressing the saloon. He asks for names and available dates. Graded Bible School Congregational Church leaders Charles H Seccombe pastor and J Galen Tilden superintendent are noted.
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Story Co
Iowa
Benj. Confare
Ames
the Graded Bible School of
The
Congregational Church
Charles H. Seccombe
J. Galen Tilden
Course of Study Holy Bible Themed School Curriculum
The kindergarten to normal and home study programs outline grade by grade topics from Life of Christ Genesis prophets and apostles to church history and biographies. Electives include The Training of the Twelve and Studies in Old Testament Characters.
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Christ
Israel
Capernaum
Galilee
Ascension
Paul
Christian Massiona
Stalker
Bruce
Job
John
Jesus
U. S
Bible as text book used in all classes above primary
Curriculum requires Bible as core text in all classes above primary. Scripture memorization will be mandatory in every grade. School year starts the first Sunday in October and is divided into four three month terms.
First District Meeting Program reviewed in Ames Iowa
The First District Meeting of Dist No 3 at Ames High School is set for Saturday October 4 1902 at 1 30 pm The program lists music readings practical science country schools and classroom activities with attendees and speakers including Ida Grillet Jean Gilchrist Elizabeth Barr Flora Paddock Clara Boss Katharine Fenton and others All patrons are invited by the Executive Committee.
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Ames
Iowa
Esse Hathway
Anna Wormhont
Nellie Cole
Ethelda Morrison
Ida Grillet
Grandfather Amos Spring dies at 91 in Story City Iowa
Amos Spring born August 30 1811 Ruthland County Vermont died September 7 1902 at his son Andrew Spring's home near Gilbert Station Iowa aged ninetyone years and eight days. He joined the M E church early and supported it. married Alzina Potter in 1830 and had two sons Hannibal and Andrew. The family moved to Iowa in 1876. Funeral held at home by Rev P D Abbey. burial in Story City Iowa.
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Amos Spring
Ruthland County
Vermont
Andrew Spring
Gilbert Station
Iowa
Grandpa Spring
M. E. Church
Alzina Potter
Hannibal
Andrew
Extra
Grandma Spring
Story City
P. D. Abbey
Des Moines Week Weather Signs Frosts and Corn Damage
Des Motes Iowa reports one of the coldest Septembers on record with frost on the 12th and 13th. Northern corn on low land shows damage while southern crops remain largely uninjured. Favorable future weather could yield a large upland corn output. A Baptist church social dinner is planned for Sept. 25 above Cleaver's jewelry store.
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The
Baptist Church
Cleaver
Rocky Mountain Tea: A Pleasurable Life Boost, Says Bosworth
A promotional note quotes L. M. Bosworth praising Rocky Mountain Tea as a life enhancing product. The message emphasizes liberation from limitations, the pleasure of living, and a claim that the tea provides significant value for money.
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L. M. Bosworth
Coal Becomes Cash on Orders After 1902 Notice
On and after September 1 1902 coal will be cash and orders may be placed by phone Mutual 100 and Iowa 62 0 0. Payment must be made on or before the 5th of each month. No coal delivered without payment and no accounts carried for 60 days. B A Lockwood Gratin Co I N Fowler Agent 214 salesmen wanted Cleveland Ohio
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Mutual
Iowa
B. A
Iowa Central Railroad Announces California Excursions
Beginning October 1 the Iowa Central Railway will run a through Pullman tourist car for low rate colonist excursions to California every Wednesday. Fare 30.85 dollars from Mason City and Marshalltown with proportional rates from other towns. Berth in the sleeping car six dollars from Mason City and five fifty from Marshalltown. Through to California in under four days. Rates valid September and October. For tickets contact nearest Iowa Central agent. A B Curts Minneapolis G P T A.
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California
Iowa Central Railway
Pullman
Mason City
Marshalltown
Iowa Central
A. B. Curts
Minneapolis
Executor's Notice for Louisa M. Bosworth Estate
The District Court of Story County Iowa appoints Lovutts M. Bosworth as executor of Louisa M. Bosworth deceased. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the court and debtors pay the estate. Dated Ames Iowa September 9 1902.
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District Court
Story County
Iowa
Louisa M. Bosworth
Ames
Lovutts M. Bosworth
Remarkable relief from chronic bronchitis with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A reader testimonial from W. S. Brockman of Bagnell Missouri describes three years of bronchitis with sleepless nights ending after using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He credits his wife for obtaining the medicine and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Beware of the Knife and Witch Hazel Salve Ad
An early advertisement warns against unnecessary surgery and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin injuries. It includes a testimonial claiming the salve cured bleeding piles and advises against counterfeit products.
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DeWitt
J. ©. Phillips
Aris
Judisch Bros
Traveler Recalls Cure For Dysentery On Bicycle Trip
F and Taylor of New Albany Bradford County Pa credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for saving a long bicycle trip and for recovering from a dysentery attack. The note praises the remedy and notes Talbotts bakery offers fresh bread and picnic items with delivery to the city and college.
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F. &. Taylor
New Albany
Bradford County
Ward
Laceyville
Chamberlain
Kodol Promises Cure For Stomach Troubles
A testimonial advertisement touts Kodol as a universal stomach cure improving digestion and curing indigestion and dyspepsia. Rev. J H Holladay credits the product with saving his life after doctors gave up. Judisch Bros promote the remedy with after meal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
J. H. Holladay
Holladay, Iss
Kodol
Judisch Bros
Pain Balm Praised By Loogootee Man
Josh Westhafer of Loogootee Indiana says Chamberlain's Pain Balm saved him from being a cripple after near crippling injuries. He praises its power on stiff joints swollen muscles and partial paralysis and notes he would not be without it even if five dollars a bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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Josh Westhafer
Loogootee
Indis & Poor Man
Chamberlain
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Ames Ministerial Alliance
Christian Church
Farrell
Board of Trustees
Apvutt Brate Cross
McKinney
Jean Gilchrist
Elizabeth Barr
Florence Barr
Grace Packard
Clara Boss
Katharine Fenton
Estella McCormick
Edith Ballou
Alice Robinson
Flora Paddock
Cora Curtis
Ms Cr
E. Holmes
Roll’s
Loughran & Bauers
F. A. Barnes
Ida Grove
Story County Bank
Crop Bulletin
Des Motes
Soc
Story
Tue Harvey Or Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Rocky Mountain Tea
Asa Vandermast
Brated
Mentor
T. J. Mititer & Son
Gare
T. J. Minter & Son
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