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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
5
A young man Otto Dolph aged about twenty five is found dead in an old shed on a farm north of Collins. The coroner is notified and an inquest is held. Dolph, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Dolph, had no known enemies and was well regarded in the community.
Otto Dolph, a young farmer living five miles northeast of Collins, was found shot dead in an old shed on his Dunahoo farm. Coroner Hansen ruled murder after noting the gun wound pointed downward. An inquest opened Tuesday with County Attorney McCall and Drs. Connor and Smith testifying. Dolph had been missing since Friday and his stock showed signs of neglect. Miss Hattie Cooper, Dolph’s sweetheart, initiated the search.
The Cedar Rapids Film Exchange Company sued J. L. Kahn in Justice Thompson court for a dispute over returning a set of films. Kahn sent staff from Cedar Rapids and a local agent to the hearing. The judge ruled against Kahn with a verdict of 37 dollars and costs.
Bob Clark says he will shoot for the cup trophy after two failed attempts. He remains ready to compete when the team agrees to come out. Regular practice resumes with workouts each Wednesday night weather permitting, and a cup shoot is likely within the next two weeks.
The city agrees with county supervisors to build a concrete bridge on Boone Street over Squaw Creek with grading costs shared. Mayor Tilden names M Hullibarger to liaise with county supervisors as work proceeds. Assessments by the city assessor are approved. city attorney to review Ft D M S power to raise grade where tracks cross. Sidewalk grade along F N Fowler’s lot to be adjusted. council to reconvene Monday evening.
Lester Burrell of this city was found guilty in district court of cheating by false pretenses after a plea of insanity. Judge Wright sentenced Burrell to five years at hard labor in the state penitentiary. Burrell had used impostor ploys with boys delivering goods billed to fictitious names, a scheme that stumped merchants until the fraud was uncovered.
A tuberculosis lecture at the Ames opera house drew a small crowd but engaged attendees. Speakers Dr. Margaret Jones John H. McNeil and Prof. Bouska urged meat and milk inspection to curb disease risks from infected products. Mayor Tilden and Dr. Storms supported inspection and promised council action. A publicity committee will reconvene to recruit more citizens for discussion next.
George Roberson rode a new Bacycle motorcycle at high speed through town and into the Duff street railroad crossing gate. He was thrown several feet, bruised and lacerated, as the machine wrecked. investigators suspect a mechanical fault while noting Roberson’s skill as a machinist.
Clyde William's Cyclones defeated Simpson in a rough contest on the Ames home grounds. Ames opened with a two bagger and a single, Simpson answered with a first inning score via an error and a hit. Parks made a spectacular running catch to end the game.
Washington reports the House committee on public buildings nears final action on a bill totaling about 20 million dollars. Iowa’s exact share not yet disclosed, but the Ames public building project is expected to be authorized once allocations are made.
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