Ames College Notes From Des Moines to Drake and Beyond
College news from Ames covers student visits to Des Moines Davenport and Drake with reports on lectures by Dr Gunsaulus and Prof Newens series of talks. Football team wins second game and travels to Mt Vernon Cornell Iowa City while Elocution department expands with private instruction and X ray exhibit.
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Fitchpatrick
Gillispie
Neva
Loge
Drake Law School
Steinmetz
Des Moines
Preston
A. M. Newens
I. A
Boone
B. Johnson
Washington Univer
Mississippi River
F. W. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Oted
Divine
Savonarola
Tures
Newens
Stevi Franklin
Drake
U. I
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
The
State University
Iowa City
Ip Jmt
Ames
Grinell
Farmers near me plant timing and neighbors move away
Local notes report plowing nearing completion with early planting delayed by perceived temp. change. Family departures to Grimes and Nevada accompany church and temperance lodge events while a Des Moines Globe correspondent warns southern lands show stumps, poor soil and hard winters.
Weather notes and farm progress from Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines reports milder weekly temperatures with 3 to 9 degree excess and good sunshine. April precipitation exceeds normal in northern and central districts while soil moisture remains short. Vegetation is ahead of average with strong crop prospects oats barley spring wheat rye pasturage ample. corn planting increasing. potatoes begun. light frosts no damage. City schools enjoyed Arbor Day at Maxwell's grove. readings and baseball events noted.
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Des Moines
Sorley
Mobile & Ohio R. R
W. J. Dunkle
Iowa
Death of Mrs Erickson in Norway born Sesselia Johnson
Miss Sesselia Johnson, born in Norway on December 23, 1835, married E. Erickson in 1855. Eight children were born to them. two sons and one daughter are dead, two sons and three daughters survive. She died Saturday April 25 at 9 30. Funeral at home with Rev Hicks. text from 1 John 3 2. Large crowd attended. The family receives many expressions of sympathy.
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Sesselia Johnson
Norway
E. Erickson
Lutheran Church
Hicks
Mrs. Jane Templeton obituary notes pioneer life in Ames
Mrs. Jane Templeton died quietly after a long decline around 2 AM last Monday. Born Jane McElroy in 1817 in Fayette County Ohio, she married Wm Templeton in 1845 and moved from Ohio to Illinois then Story County Iowa. She left four sons and three daughters, with a strict Presbyterian heritage and a devout Christian life. Funeral services were held at her son De H M Templeton’s home in Ames. The notice also lists family survivals and early settlement details.
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Jane Templeton
Mother Templeton
de. H. M. Templeton
F. J. Douglass
Templeton
Fayette Co
Ohio
Jane McElroy
Jane
Ottumwa
Fayette County
Wm. Templeton
Ill
Story County
Iowa
Ames
Ireland
Churc i
Greenfield
Des Moines
Congregational Church
Tn Ames
Ames Boys Triumph Over Drake In Des Moines Match
Ames beats Drake University 2 to 1 in a closely fought contest at Athletic Park Des Moines with a strong Ames crowd cheering. The game is praised as model baseball with excellent team work and sharp fields, hailed by the Perry Chief Reporter for its brisk play and wind aided long hits.
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Drake
Des Moines
Ames
The
Register
Athletic Park
Drake University
Agricultural College
Perry City
Perry
Wilson
Brownlie
Iowa City
Anderson
L. A.C
Improvements and renovations shape Ames area housing
Charley Quade fences premises and old sidewalks are replaced while Howard McLain reshingles his north side home. Watson millinery front brightened with paint and Stebbins residence foundation completed. Davis House interior upgrades planned to boost comfort. Olive Grove surprised by friends Friday evening. Kilmer painters finish Fowler residence papering and painting. Ben Read plans major home enlargements including bay window and extra story. Far from extensive new buildings, Ames expects ongoing improvements to homes and business properties with some construction this season. Council minutes note sewer outlet work and plans for electric light plant discussions. Ames Iowa April 27 1806.
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Howard McLain
Watson Millinery
Stebbin
Davis
Olive Grove
Ames
Iowa
City Hall
M. K. Smith
McLain
Lies
Tilden
Thompson
Ower
Marston
Franklin
Rice
South Side
Marston and Frank Committee
Raereyapara Cone
Decoration Day Observance Plans Set by City Committees
The city mayor has formed three committees from the G A R W R C and the city to arrange Decoration Day events. Members include Parney Sheldon L Tilden and C M Soper for the city committee Henry Wilson S P O Brien and M Hemstreet for the G A R committee and Mrs Turner MacLain Mrs Matt McMichael and Mrs D G Ferguson for the W R C. Committees proceed with plans for a fitting observance and a speaker and program.
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G A. BR
Smith
Parney Sheldon
L. ©. Tilden
C. M. Soper
Henry Wilson
S. P. O'Brien
M. Hemstreet
W. R
Nevada district court disposes cases and redefines terms
In Nevada district court on the 20th, J H Swan vs C N Ry verdict for plaintiff $40. Elizabeth Cameron vs Walter A Cameron granted divorce. Iowa Agricultural College vs J C Wilcox jury disagreed. Lake vs Monk malpractice suit ongoing. Court dates shift with district boundary changes. spring term moved earlier and fall term kept timely for attendees.
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Nevada
J. H. Swan
Elizabeth Cameron
Walter A. Cameron
Iowa Agricultural College
J. C. Wilcox
Wilcox
Lake
Monk
Hodgdon Sargent Nuptials at Ames Residence
At the bride’s parents home in Ames on April 28 1896 Rev F J Douglass united Miss Mary J Sargent of Ames with Mr Charles W Hodgdon of Hoquiam Washington. Twenty six guests plus children enjoyed a bountiful meal while relatives and Ames friends bid farewell as the couple prepare to reside in Hoquiam in a few weeks.
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Ames
F. J. Douglass
Charles W. Hodgdon
Hoquiam
Washington
Mary J. Sargent
Sargeant
Warren
Des Moines
Durkee
Muscatine
Sargents
Hodgdon
Iowa State University
Chicago cough cures and local notices from 1800s ads
A collage of old ad blurbs and notices includes Shilohs Cure promoted for coughs, a Monday scrap with Mayor fine, Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for instant relief, varied prices on coal and fabrics, and real estate and pasture offerings.
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Shiloh
Bro” Kilmer
Lizzie McCarthy Weds Foster Foster in Ames Ceremony
Lizzie McCarthy, raised in Ames, married Geo Foster of Algona Iowa with Prof Wynn officiating at the McCarthy home. A wedding supper followed and guests from Humboldt Clinton Des Moines Boone and Des Moines attended. The couple will reside in Algona after a reception in Humboldt.
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Dan McCarthy
Lizzie
Geo
Foster
Algona
Iowa
Wynn
McCarthy
Lizzie McCarthy
Timms
Ames
Humboldt County
Humboldt
Clara Foster
D. 8. Fairchild
Clinton
C. G
Clarice
Marion McCarthy
Des Moines
J. L
Olive Stevens
Haas
Cot Boone
Hr. C. Carroll
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Dawson
Dinne
Edrich
Chas. Wilcox
Star Engraving Co
Beyers
Hedrick
Lake City
Mr. Dunn
Garden Prairie
Weaver
Baptist Church
W. P. George
Myrtle Gossard
No. 8
Will Tanner
Alfred Tanner
Minnie Hamm
E. Barnes
Grimes
Temperance Lodge
John Stinson
Wiltse
John Freese
Barnes
Buzz
Maxwell's Grove
Chamberlain
Caner Bros. & Herman
Fred Alen
Canter Bros. & Herman
Thel. A. C
Charley Quade
Kilmer
F. N. Fowler
Ben Read
Council Proceedings
Orman
Tilden Bros. & Price For Eggs
Ome Che ‘Co
Chicago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
Chicago Great Western
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W. M. Munpig, JR
Adams Weashrio
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western B’y
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National Draft Horse Association
M. Tacheau
France
Central Iowa Import Co
Chamboudez
Dagobert
Brilliant
Coco
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Niche
N. J. Hughes
G. Hamilton
Tilden Bros. & Co
F. M. Martin
Long Beach
West Va
B. A. Lockwood
L. L. Muslin
Trlpen Bros. & Co
Bingham & Co's
Story City
Main Street
Henry Maxwell
Karl
John C. Emfield
Carpenter
Ontario
City Dray! and Transfer Line
P. P. Brown
Main St
Foster McCarthy
Shave
Perkins
Mainst
H. Westerman
Westerman & McLain
Real Estate and Loan Oriig
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Pepe
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