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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
3
Report from Thousand Foot Hill describes a six hour simulated battle between the Brown army and opposing forces. About ten Ames residents attended with limited access as crowds packed the public highway and fields amid high noise and ongoing maneuvers.
At the home of the bride's parents in Cambridge Iowa last Saturday eight o'clock the marriage of H J Hansen of Ames to Ellen M Petersen occurred. Rev A M Harvey officiated. The bride is a popular Cambridge young lady and will move to Ames next month at 612 Burnett Street. The Times extends congratulations.
The Iowa press reports the appointment of an Ames student to the position of chief engineer at the Des Moines army post to succeed the previous chief.
W. E. Tulant, a Des Moines native and son of J. E. Tulant, has been named chief engineer at the army post to succeed Prof. Richards. He is 21, educated in Des Moines public schools, studied civil engineering at Ames college, and soon plans to return for his degree. Ed Tulant is a Sigma Nu member and well known locally. he is expected to resume school this fall.
A married man and a younger companion allegedly accosted two young women near the city hall corner after a band concert. The women resisted and reported the incident to J. F. Kintzley, who notified authorities. The offenders were to be arrested, though the victims declined to file formal charges. A separate note mentions an eight pound bouncing barber left at Jim Vanscoy Jr. last Monday and the well being of father and son.
A dated account describes marching from Camp Cummins at 8 a m for seven miles in heat after rain with many quitting from sun exposure. Describes camp Bowen setup, storms, guard detail near drowning, and later battle simulations at Camp Cummins involving Brown and Blue armies. U S signal corps displays, skirmish lines, artillery and cavalry actions, a map umpire system, and retreat to Beaver Creek before final march home. Includes later notes on Gypsies fortune tellers and a flower show by Gleaners with prize awards.
Tuesday morning two Ames business houses, Keedick's clothing and Holmes' tailor shop, were burglarized. Thieves failed at Keedick's gate then broke Holmes' back window and stole about six suits. A rock and buggy tracks were found. Marshal Willey searched without success, finding only part of a suit in the woods. The incident is blamed on local talent with Holmes losing around $200 in clothing.
John L. O. Long of Los Angeles marries Ruth Abbie Elliott of Ames Iowa at the home of Amos Jacobs in LA. Clara Jacobs played the wedding march as foliage and roses framed a window, with a four course supper and a car ride to the couple’s Los Angeles home afterward.
Tony Cody and May Osborn were married Monday at 8 PM at the bride’s parents home on North Kellogg street in Ames. The ceremony was witnessed by a few relatives. They will reside in southeast Ames at Centre and Hanover streets.
Henry Stillman and Miss Julia Olson were married last Saturday in Nevada Iowa. Both are well known in Ames where they have lived for years. Stillman works on the bridge gang and is regarded as trustworthy. They will reside in Ames. The Times extends congratulations.
The Y at Ames hotel end of the new track is nearly complete and ready for use in a few days. New cars for the Ames to college run will be delayed as car shops cannot finish in time, so two cars will be leased from Polk lines in Des Moines until the new units are ready.
Reverend H D Williams will supply the pulpit at the Christian Church in Cedar Rapids Sunday for Reverend Van Arsdall who is scheduled to speak at the Ames Chautauqua during the same time.
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