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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
29
Ames Intelligencer urges more houses in Ames with calls to invest in local lots near the college and Interurban station. Reports on the Crocker brigade reunion, theater, church visits, fire company meeting, bank tax payments, and a concert by the Ames band with remarks on local development and civic activities.
The Ames Grand Army Post chose COE Haverly as postmaster after 11 ballots. Henry Wilson chaired, H. Westerman secretary, with Haverly’s veteran service and local ties highlighted as key factors in the selection.
Plastering at Welch school progresses with completion near. Misses Ervin Simmons and Brenneman will lead grades in new rooms. Original September 80th target now slips a few days, with temporary Quaker church use. Teachers in improvised quarters look forward to permanent classrooms.
Twenty five houses were built in Ames this summer causing a housing shortage as demand for rentals and new residents grows. Rent and land prices rise while work on street and water works nears completion signaling a planned improved water system for the town.
A mix of town notices from Ames and Boone covers a poetry event, a Congregational church fundraiser, a Library board meeting, a millinery notice, a Baptist parsonage contract, a sewer worker mishap near Boone, a marriage invitation for Miss Earth Stevens to Eugene Bruntlett, a Liscomb Agricultural Club picnic at Marshall County college, and a county farm gathering with alfalfa talks and a large turnout. Notables include Miss Earth Stevens and Mr Eugene Bruntlett of Rochester Minnesota.
Supervisor J C Michaelson reported finding two Democrats in Howard township qualified to officiate at the upcoming election. R P Sheffield and Wm Doe were chosen for judge and clerk as the board meets this week to name officials. Possible selection of Prohibition party members in Palestine township discussed if no Democrats are found.
Dialogue reveals Geo. Baker purchased the Sammy & Miller harness shop site and plans a fine building in the future. The exchange confirms no offense taken as the plan is stated as fact.
Rev. H. Mitchell was in room 112 at Methodist Hospital Des Moines where doctors removed a cataract from his right eye on Friday. He is reportedly recovering satisfactorily.
The Sema division of the Mystic Shrine from Ames will depart the Oasis at 10 AM for Des Moines to join the caravan for the Za ga ziz temple dedication. The Ames hotel hosts a 9 30 AM departure for the state march led by M K Smith and a list of officers and members. The same day the College Literary Clubs plan a Friday chapel program with readings music debate and society work.
Freight Clerk Phillips notes C. and N. W. traffic is led by groceries and fruit with six weeks of heavy shipments. Poultry load is light with Mr. G. N. Foote handling limited quantities while hardware and lumber shipments stay strong as seasonal housing fuels furnace orders.
A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to those who helped during the annual conference by opening homes and offering assistance in every way. The committee says they appreciate the support and stand ready to help in return whenever they can.
Pay taxes to avoid penalty before Oct 1 at Story County Bank with payment details. Letter to Mr D D Sims Ames discusses painting advice and references Devoe paint used by W E Boswell in Carthage. Also notes millinery business update and trimmed hats for inspection.
North Western Lines offer reduced round trip tickets to the county fair in Marshalstown from September 17 to 21 with return valid until September 22. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western agents.
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates on sale to the indicated territory. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars. Free reclining chairs. The best of everything for dates of sale and full particulars to agents Chicago and North Western railway.
Very low rates to Dallas Texas offered for October 6 and 7 with favorable return limits. Applications through agents Chicago and Northwestern Railway. Contact 283 for details.
Excursion tickets offered for reunion attendees in Chattanooga Tennessee with low round trip prices from October 14 to 16 and favorable return limits. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents. 2841 Excursion to County Fair Toledo Iowa offered September 24 to 28 with return by September 29. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents. 282
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