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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

Page

8

Our Merry Widow Haunts Opera House Draws Full House

Emery Musical Comedy Co presents Our Merry Widow at the opera house to a full audience. Phyllis Daye and her chorus compliment strong dancing and singing with Frank Kelly Jeremiah Bouncer and Harry Kimmel the Dutchman delivering notable roles. Ernest Pitser shines in musical numbers as the widow’s assistant with Rose Roberts in the lead milli of the widow. The troupe earns praise and a second Armory engagement follows on April 16.

Emery Musical Comedy Co Opera House Phyllis Daye Merry Maids Frank Kelly Jeremiah Bouncer Harry Kimmel Crazy Ernest Pitzer Rose Roberts Merry Widow Manchester Press Ernest Pitser Miss Dave Armory

New College Hospital Opens After Modernization

West Cottage at the college has been renamed and converted into the College hospital. The interior was upgraded with plumbing heating and new furniture. Moving occurred last week and the old hospital will be used for microbe control and related health measures.

West Cottage The College College Hospital

Electric Bitters Restored My Health Says Mr C Farthing

Nine years ago I was run down and near death. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters and I recovered, gaining strength and good health. The product is sold under guarantee at all druggists for 50c.

Mr. C. Farthing Mill Creek Ind Ter

Willard McCarthy Returns to Ames Barber Chair

Willard McCarthy has returned to Ames after four months in the south. He resumes his old position in the Metzger barber shop on Main street. An artist with the razor, he is welcomed back by friends and patrons.

Willard McCarthy Ames Metzger Main Street Willard

Health Coffee by Dr Shoop advertised as instant substitute

An ad promotes Health Coffee a Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin product as a fast coffee substitute made from toasted grains malt and nuts. It claims to fool experts and requires no lengthy boiling with a quick minute preparation sold by J J Grove.

Shoop Racine Wis

Moore and Swank Tie the Knot in Webster City

Last Friday evening Earl Moore and Anna Swank, both of this city, united in marriage at Webster City Iowa with Rev J O Thrush officiating. Miss Swank is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Swank of this place. Moore works for Ames Engineering Company and is described as industrious. The couple visited Webster City until Monday then returned here to receive well wishes and plan to make their home in this city.

Earl Moore Anna Swank Webster City Iowa J. O. Thrush Congregational Church Miss Swank Geo. Swank Moore Ames Engineering Company

Ames Holds May 7 1908 Bond Election For Water Works

Mayor Parley Sheldon issues a notice for a special Ames Iowa election on May 7 1908 from 8 am to 7 pm to decide on bonds totaling 15000 dollars for water works. Polling places include Ward 1 at the City Electric Light Plant Ward 2 at City Hall council chamber Ward 3 at Lanning's mill office Ward 4 at Ben Edwards Iowa State College custodian office.

Ames Iowa Story County City Electric Light Plant City Hall Ofice of Lanning’s Ben Edwards Iowa State College A. D Parley Sheldon A. B. Maxwell

Local notes and real estate transfers in Ames area

Go to D B Cooley for buggies and watch for various local notices. Spring Sale by Baptist Ladies Aid on May 2 at Odd Fellows Hall. real estate transfers listed for Ames and surrounding townships.

Baptist Ladies Aid Odd Fellows’ Hall Ladies Aid Society M. EB. Church Campbell & Graves

What's the Use by J. W. Foley in New York Times

Poem reflecting optimism despite troubles. The speaker vows to seek sunshiny moments, cherish memory of summer blooms, and avoid cynicism or quitting. A call to find happiness, dream, and stay cheerful through life’s cloudy days.

J. W. Foley New York Times

Local Lumber Deals Highlight Roofing and Plank Prices

The Citizens Lumber Co offers galvanized rubber roofing at 1 ply for 1.40 dollars, 2 ply for 1.80 dollars, and 3 ply for 2.15 dollars. 2x12 plank is priced at 22.00 dollars per thousand feet. The Times prints all local news once weekly.

Citizens Lumber Co the Times

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U.S Nevada U. S Ladies Gents’ Price List Club Beaumont Laundry W.G. Gray I. Will -Proprietors Keedick’'s Mutual Emporium of Ames Lowa Parley Sheldon B. J. Sheldon S. A. Keenan Story Co Ames, Iowa National Bank of Commerce New York Knautle, Kachod & Kahne First National Bank Chicago Marshalltown Des Moines Savings Bank Des Moines Ance Our Moore-Swank Times D. B. Cooley Will Stockwell Don Lewis U. B. Parsonage Ning Nellie Kieth Spence Fruit Store Walter Morris Jersey W. F. Templeton Howard Hill John Latherow Bernice Graves Mono Club Hollister L. M. Bosworth Cole Robert Jack Upton Sinclair Wisconsin J. Bl. Niswender George Judisch Judisch Lewis Hunter Judisch Mary Tagatoff Annie B. S. Hines Francis Tagatoff Ole Tegland Et al L O Tegland Annie Grimsley Thom Grimsley John H. Shammo J N Chitty Wm F Templeton Thomas Maroney Edgar John P E Shugart Silvester Scott Willard John George C White Robert Thornton Henry K. Thompson Walter Hermanson Ole D Olson Donhowe Severt Severtson John O Eide John O Bide Amos P Brendeland Severt Severtson E O Stillman G C Hauptman Shearer Blairs Ad Ames Olive Jacobson Edward S Larson T Larson John O Langland T O Savin James Jacobson J. L. Stevens C J Margaret Fricks John J. Kegley Frank F Scott Sarah J Kegley Frank F Scott Deed John Swan M J Swan Story City Stillman Harrimans Fernald Town Lot Co Dennis Hawkins Fernald R H McGarthy Leesa Walters Beardshears Anna A Niland Husb Henry Yeager Colo Effie Tooker George M Barnes Andrew Highland H A Anderson Duas Roland Jonas Duea Jr Homer Duea Anderson Edward G Richardson Sam T Jones G. C Hauptman Shearers Warren Olson Elias M Olson John W. John John HE Bowen H Funk George Old C M and St Paul Joy Joel E. Cagwin Atk Risbentione Joel E. Cagwin Ames L. A. Morris Livrey East Main Street F. H. Waters Bakers Jewelry Store G. J. Snyder Gamble’s C. W. Payne M. D Boone, Iowa Boone National Bank Building W. E. Harriman E. F. Pilegate Edison Phonographs
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