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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
Mr H K Crissey of Watkins Machine Co claims a new corn cultivator with two horizontal discs can pass by hills without cutting corn. He built a prototype and labels it a practical improvement over the shovel cultivator after field testing. Iowa peaches from Mr R Ramey near Des Moines praised for size color and flavor.
George Pierce was arrested by Marshal Thompson on a warrant from Charley Shockley for assault and battery on his wife Florence Shockley. Pierce pled guilty, paying a ten dollar fine plus costs. The complaint came after a neighbor reported screams. Mrs. Pierce bore neck marks from choking.
R. H. McCarthy is constructing a home on Ash Avenue which will be occupied upon completion by Prof. and Mrs. Wayne Dinsmore.
Cambridge Iowa hosts its fifteenth annual baseball tournament on Friday August 21 with eight teams. Four morning games feature Elkhart Cambridge Maxwell and Slater. four afternoon games include Perry Woodward Collins and Enterprise. For schedules contact G. C. Bullard Cambridge Iowa.
City clerk Maxwell and Mayor Tilden spent a long Friday signing thirty water works bonds and twelve hundred interest coupons. They joked about writer’s cramp but finished the work, nursing slight arm soreness with no lasting damage.
Dixon and Son moved into a new east side room to house a line of washing machines and a new improved washer and wringer. The Ames Laundry aims to serve the city’s growing business with enhanced facilities and better efficiency.
Ames Chautauqua directors report advance ticket sales from Ames and nearby areas totaling 2874 dollars with further purchases expected from outside towns. The total for the event may grow as more buyers are counted.
Zip Kilmer suffered a serious cut over the left eye after a wheel flew loose on a buggy traveling Lindsey's Hill last Sunday causing a swerve and his fall.
Bailey Waltmire was badly cut when a Sigma Nu fraternity dog named Brindle attacked him while riding past the house. The incident prompts renewed calls for dog ordinance enforcement. Separately, Missouri Valley Athletic Association rules allow seniors to play football, boosting Iowa State Cyclones as they prepare for a September 26 game against Minnesota with veteran players and strong reserves returning to form.
Prof. A. V. Storm advances a fine residence on a fifteen acre tract in Ames. A. H. Person builds a modern residence on Hodge street for the Persons family to occupy soon. Several other fine homes are under construction.
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Skortman in Slayton Minnesota on the 2nd. Mrs. Skortman is remembered as Miss Addie Hamm.
Prof. and Mrs. C. A. Scott relocated to a new residence on Ash avenue last week adjoining Prof. Irwin.
Dr Ghrist tried to turn Douglass street west and struck the rear of Mr Snyder s buggy in front of Cupps millinery. A lady inside the buggy was badly frightened though damage was minimal.
Billy Miller sells his Ames four bedroom house and forty acres to J. L. Baird of Galesburg Michigan for 25000 dollars. Baird takes possession October fifteenth and the Millers seek new shelter, possibly moving to Des Moines until retirement.
The Ames church board met Tuesday and extended an invitation to Rev. A. M. Shea for a sixth year. They praise his tireless work and efforts for the congregation and church, and hope he remains in Ames for the next year.
Premiums for corn at the Story county Fair are slightly altered from the past two years. Corn now has a place and a sweepstakes premium. The change aims to favor farmers who grow calico corn and a strong entry turnout is expected this year.
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