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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
5
Church of Christ led by Pastor J. T. Houser announces a combined service starting at 9 40 a m with communion Sunday school and preaching all in one. Bring children to 10 30 a m and help make it a success. All are welcome.
Andrew M. Shea, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and sermon at 11 a m by Rev A R Grant. Epworth league meets at 7 30 p m with Willing and Unwilling Blindness. Union Park service at 6 30 p m with Rev A R Grant of Dallas Center IA. Home cooking sale at Groves grocery on Saturday August 7. 15 11
A Commercial club meeting approved closing business houses on four Chautauqua afternoons or evenings. Secured dates include the first afternoon and evening, the Bryan lecture afternoon, the second day afternoon for Mrs Maybrik, and the final assembly afternoon.
Caroline Pollard born in Alfield Germany March 6 1846 died en route from Denver to Ames July 27 1909. She married William Randaugh June 26 1868, had six children all died in infancy. husband died 1892. Later married John Born March 6 1895. Funeral at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church July 30 conducted by Rev Andrew M Shea. Weather notes and local paragraphs follow with community notices and short verses.
The members of Company C. LN. u. departed this morning for Chariton Iowa where they will be in camp until August 14th. They were accompanied by several officers of the state guard including Atty. Hadley of Nevada. A good time is ahead of the bunch.
Mr Shaw in New York lecture says people have gone to the extreme in radicalism while lauding Speaker Cannon and Vice President Sherman. Borah calls citizens well informed, Cummins sees intelligently progressive, Payne mocks populist fears, and Champ Clark notes no major national issues beyond voting patterns.
A column argues about Boone and Ames tension over saloons and nearby towns. The piece frames Boone residents as not obliged to relocate while Ames youths risk temptation, likening it to a fox spotting a trap and weighing choices. It notes saloons offer men a test of character and mentions last week’s Chautauqua tickets at $1.50.
Pastures and potatoes are thriving but soon need more rain. Rain would aid corn, especially in eastern and northeastern counties where July rainfall has been below average.
Mr. and Mrs. George Vanscoy are parents of a boy. Mrs. John Lawrence hosts a sewing class gathering at the Turner McClain home on Duff street. J. J. Kegley sold his Boone street residence to Jed Patterson of Lather Iowa. The McNeil family moved to the Os Freed house vacated by Harvey Baughman. Modern Cleaner advertises cleaning services and Milky Way dip for livestock pests.
Mrs. Galen Tilden entertained her Congregational church Sunday school class with a Tuesday afternoon picnic on the Mayor Tilden lawn Douglass Avenue. The children enjoyed an outdoor supper after a pleasant lawn gathering.
Assistant Postmaster Rich yesterday received his certificate as representative to the grand lodge I O O F of Iowa for the eighty fifth district Story county. The election covers two years and the grand lodge meets in Davenport this year. Rich is congratulated for earning the honor amid many contenders.
A message dated in Puyallup Washington reported Mrs Luther Allen as dead and that the remains would be brought to Ames for interment with further particulars to follow.
When digestion is good there is a natural craving for food. If appetite or bowels are irregular you may need Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They strengthen digestion, improve the appetite and regulate bowels. Sold by all dealers.
A New York woman on a business trip with her husband stops halfway to visit friends. She finds him gone to New York, telegrams reach no answer, and she learns he may have left unexpectedly. The incident unfolds as she awaits clarification at a southern hotel.
In buying a cough medicine don't fear Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It is presented as safe with relief sure to follow. Especially advised for coughs colds and whooping cough. Sold by all dealers.
A note from Harry Maxwell requests arranging horse feeding space in a large barn close to the Chautauqua grounds. He emphasizes available room and asks to set up the arrangements now.
A Galloway laird avoided capture by disguising himself as a plowman as Claverhouse dragoons searched for him. When asked if the laird was at home the captive replied that he was there when I was there, allowing the elder to escape and live to tell the tale.
Tompkins tells friends that his wife has twice as much sense as he does and he is not ashamed to admit it. A listener questions his high regard, noting possible underestimation of his wife’s intellect.
A Kansas City Journal line notes a club debate on Henry VIII and his six marriages. One member hints at a real divorce amid the group’s planned discussion, linking history to a current personal matter.
A fragment notes questions about Brown's failure, contrasting another's confidence and frequent advice visits, as reported by the Detroit Free Press.
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