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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
5
A textile listing describes 36 inch Mercerized Linnine for tailored waists and 27 inch Stripe and Check Dimity plus Ba tiste, offered in multiple fine sheer patterns. It notes linen feel, weight, and per yard pricing with emphasis on style and new stock.
J Jacobs sold his fine home on Hodge Ave last week to Mr J A Warner of Paullina Iowa for 6750 dollars. Mr and Mrs Warner move to Ames and send their son to college. They have acquired a fine home in the Jacobs property and possession will be given within two weeks.
Harriett S Mallory born September 22 1828 in Wendom Greene County New York married Richeson Queal November 3 1846. Moved to Worcester New York 1854 widowed 1856 then married Sylvester Burnside 1857 had two more children. Died April 19 1909 in Wellbridge New York aged 80. Germany. Funeral in Ames Iowa April 23 conducted by Rev W Johnson.
The career of Hon. J. H. Darrah a Chariton Iowa business leader and Iowa Legislature member is recounted as a history of rising from poverty to business and public life. His article on business success titled Retail Advertising will be printed in two installments in the Times with first installment appearing on pages in this issue and offering pointers for modern businessmen aiming to double their sales.
H. T. Corbin completes a remarkable wall covering at the Green Cafe featuring a panel foliage design. The Birge paper from Cagwin Drug Store is praised as the finest seen in Ames with skilled application by a top pap er hanger.
Lon Myers earns praise for generosity as a mail carrier on rural route 2. The report notes his kind actions and dedication to neighbors along the route.
On April 28 1909 at 8 o clock p m Clark F Stewart and Josephine Whitinger were married at the home of Mr and Mrs Fay Taylor The Rev W Johnson of the U B church officiated A four course supper followed The couple born in Ames are praised as exemplary young people with many friends wishing them well
Mr Horn who ran a meat market in this city has moved his family to Ames and is living in the J J Kegley property on Boone street. He bought a lot from Mrs Gilchrist last week and will erect a modern home at once.
Special cement block and brick work listed by Ames Cement Product Co. for cement and jobbing tasks. Orders can be left with H. L. Munn Lumber Co. and P. C. Flutter, Manager. Mutual phone 468.
ER W Stanton secretary will receive bids until 2 p m May 6 for the erection of a two story brick ceramics building at the Iowa State College. Proudfoot and Bird of Des Moines, architects. Dancing class at IOOF hall Saturday night at 8 o'clock.
After the storm the extent is unclear but heavy losses are reported. A barn southwest of Ames was damaged by wind. a barn on Halstead farm near Pleasant Grove demolished. a roof torn from a Greeley farm house and a windmill ruined. Olsonville greenhouses suffered 400 to 500 broken glass skylights from hail. Additional damage noted but not yet detailed.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown will occupy the Embree home taking possession next Monday. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Valentine will occupy the house on Hoggatt street vacated by the Robbins family.
Mr Hartman tells Mrs Hartman of a near drowning at the ferry after delayed arrival due to blocked cars. A stranger urged him to jump but he waited. a patch of water appeared just in time, and he credits his caution. May Day breakfast notes mention bacon and eggs.
Classified notice seeks trustworthy men or women to advertise receive orders and manage a New York mail order business. Offers $18 weekly permanent position no investment required previous experience not essential mail self addressed envelope to Clarke Co Wholesale department 103 Park Ave New York. Also multiple sale notices for household goods seed corn seed potatoes strawberry plants work horses eight room house Lot 60 by 200 near Boone street and a lost watch fob and a housekeeper vacancy.
Wm Watkins, a carpenter and contractor, provides estimates and lists Mutual phone 964 as contact.
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