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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
12
The Ames Intelligencer urges investment in Ames housing with mentions of $3,250,948.72 in Story county bank deposits to fund new homes. Community events include the Crocker brigade reunion in Clinton and local speakers like Rev W T Smith.
The Ames veterans held a secret ballot at the Odd Fellows building to choose a postmaster. Henry Wilson led early, but C. E. Haverly won 33 to 22 after eleven ballots. Protests and petitions urge President Roosevelt to confirm Haverly, a longtime local engineer and Civil War veteran.
Plastering is under way and the Welch school will soon be ready for occupancy by the grades under Misses Ervin Simmons and Brenneman. The project was to finish by September 20 but now may extend a few days in the Quaker church. Meanwhile, the improvised rooms serve a large number of students and the teachers look forward to permanent quarters.
Michaelson of Gilbert said two men found in Howard township appeared democratic and competent to officiate at the upcoming election. Sheffield named judge and Doo Little clerk as the board works this week to assign precinct clerks. Prohibition party presence discussed for Palestine township precincts.
CO E Haverly chosen by Veterans of the Civil War as Ames post master may have lived in Ames for years He served three years in the Civil War enlisting in Company B Twenty eighth Iowa rising to first lieutenant by war end He fought in western and eastern theaters including Sheridan's camp and endured nineteen battles such as Vicksburg and Winchester where he was severely wounded He is described as a representative veteran worthy of trust.
Ames sees twenty five new houses this summer causing a severe rental shortage as rents and land prices rise. Builders listed include Lars Egimo Millie Eriecsop Wm Kul ett Gen J R Lincoln and Prof A T Edwin among others while street and water works near completion promises a fuller water system.
A series of Ames notices covers a Povertie Partie on Frydaye the 28th at the meeting house, the Library board meeting, Temple of Economy Millinery ads, a parsonage contract to F W Coy, a sewer worker accident near Boone, a marriage invitation for Miss Earth Stevens to Mr Eugene Bruntlett, and a Liscombe Agricultural Club picnic with 100 members. County farm events draw seven hundred farmers, alfalfa topics highlighted by D L Lang, and Prof F Curtiss attends the proceedings at the college.
A discussion reveals Geo. Baker has bought the lot housing the Sammy and Miller harness shop and plans to build a fine new structure in the future. The speaker acknowledges this as true and non-offensive.
Rev 8 H Mitchell underwent cataract removal surgery on his right eye at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines and is recovering in room 112.
Sema division of the Mystic Shrine will leave the Oasis of Ames at 10 this morning for Des Moines to join the general caravan for the dedication of Za ga ziz temple Amog. The party marching from the Ames hotel at 9 30 includes M. K Smith captain Prof. O F Curtiss F R Conaway and others. Temple of Economy Millinery supports dress and tailored hats.
Seven literary societies present a Friday night program at the chapel featuring readings on Ruby Played , Something Wise and Otherwise and a debate arguing for individual instruction over class instruction with ample teaching force. Participants include R A Kirkpatrick Isabelle Wallace Maude Myrick W E Packard H A Sayre R Hughes F Shelley B Crossley and Bachelors.
Freight Clerk Phillips notes heavy grocery and fruit traffic for six weeks with poultry still light. Foote handles limited poultry movement while hardware and lumber shipments remain strong. Lumber use increases with season, new dwellings ordering furnaces, and freight crews report active labor.
The Homing Committee thanks all who helped during the annual conference by opening homes and offering aid in any way. We appreciate it and will gladly return the help whenever possible.
Pay your taxes to avoid penalty for the last half before October. A complete payment list is available at Story County Bank.
Letter to D D Sims cites Boswell of Carthage Illinois using Devoe lead and zinc paint on a house. The red body color did not fade and the white trim covered in one coat. Milliner Miss L Z xorr announces trimmed hats for inspection. Excursion tickets to county fairs from Marshalstown via the Chicago and North Western are offered at reduced rates September 17 to 22.
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the indicated territory via the North-Western Line. Standard and Tourist rates apply with free reclining chair cars. Dates of sale and further details available through agents in Chicago.
Very Low Retest to Dallas Texas Via the North Western Line. Excursion tickets will be void 6 and 7 with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry 28 Bt.
Excursion tickets to Chattanooga Tennessee on the North Western Line are offered October 14 to 16 with favorable return limits. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Excursion tickets to Toledo Iowa via the Chicago North Western Line go on sale at reduced rates from September 24 to 8 inclusive with return validity until January 29. Applications should be made to Chicago North Western Railway agents.
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