04 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
1
Sunbonnets in all sizes and colors offered at 25c. Ladies gingham aprons in all colors priced at 12c. Misses' lisle hose described as best 25c hose, slightly imperfect while stock lasts. Mercerized serge umbrellas with pearl and silver handles offered at a low price.
Tuesday's mayoral race pits Fred Busse against incumbent Edward Dunne with the central issue municipal ownership versus private control. Busse wins by about 15,000 as voters reject municipal ownership. the piece also surveys a public plea in Ames urging caution on Ordinance No. 174 and railway franchise debates impacting local service and street car routes.
Farmers and business men gathering at Red Men's hall drew a small crowd despite planned program by The Ames Town and Country Club. Speakers urged home literature beautification and strengthened town country ties. Next meeting set for April 13th at 2 p.m.
The Times outlines key points on the proposed street railway franchise including July 1 1907 service through college grounds and after hours, Boone street grade releases, and non exclusive rights with railroad commissioners to settle disputes. Easter services across Ames churches feature concerts cantatas and children's programs with notable choirs and soloists.
An elderly man named J. K. Kolline of Ames was injured when a team he rode with and Martin Lund ran away near Ames. Kolline, nicknamed Jack, had recently been to Boone and reportedly drank heavily. He suffered a broken jaw but is said to be improving.
Serial Council No. 5 R. A. M. met at Masonic hall Monday night and elected and installed officers. F N Fowler was I M, J Jacobs D M, Geo W O'Brien P C M, L M Bosworth treas, M K Smith sec, M S Beck G, L M Gibson C C, W D McLain steward, J P Alderman sentinel. Deputy Craig of Des Moines installed them.
The ladies of the Cemetery Association request anyone with roses or shrubbery to donate to the association. Please leave the plants at Kooser's grocery for pickup.
The city council met in regular session and passed routine bills. New members Baker Hullibarger and Wilcox were sworn in by the mayor. Committees were appointed for the year including Street and Alley, Finance, Sidewalk, Electric Light, Park, Water Works, Sewer, Claims, and Public Buildings and Fire Department. A release was signed regarding Boone street on the franchise line. A special sewer extension assessment was approved. The council adjourned to April 2, 1907.
George Thompson known as Jersey leaves Ames to take charge at the Western Union Telegraph office in Barraboo Wisconsin. He has spent two years as a messenger here and twice filled in as chief operator during absences. His family and friends in Ames celebrate his advancement in the telegraph field.
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