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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1906

Page

5

Local notices mix with Ames items in 19th century column

Unfurnished rooms for rent and kitchen furniture for sale appear alongside farming land draws and local moves around Ames Iowa. The column notes Shoshoni drawings, a Chautauqua attendance, addresses by Capt. Brown, and a Catholic social at Fred Gerbracht’s with coin spread. It records property changes on Clark Onondaga and Douglass streets, a bridge of social events, lectures, and a telegram of Ames reporters abroad.

Personal Paragraphs from Ames and Nearby towns

A long list of short notes from Ames and surrounding cities details travel, visits, and small gatherings. Entries include Frank Payton in Boone, Dan McCarthy's Canada trip return, Des Moines visitors, and numerous relatives staying with Ames families. Several townspeople plan trips to Milwaukee, Chicago, Sioux City, and Des Moines for weeks or days.

Len Morris Sioux City Dan McCarthy Canada C. T. Masterson Stratford Des Moines Frank Oxley Geo. Burton Cedar Rapids Frank J. R. Largent Hilda Estram Harry Largent George van Scoy

Chautauqua Ends With Record Crowds And Praise

The 1906 Ames Chautauqua concluded after two big days with large crowds, high praise for Prof Adrian M Newens and Prof John B DeMotte, a closing address by Booker T Washington, and a final concert by the city band. Receipts exceeded last year’s though weather kept some away. advance season tickets reached 1457.50 and Friday’s receipts 812.00. A lightning strike near Keny Iowa killed a man and damaged a barn. a train crew member was shocked handling a switch at Ankeny.

Chautauqua Adrian M. Newens Newens Ames Ames Band Dixie Jubilee Singers John B. DeMotte Prof DeMotte Prof. de Motte Miller Geo. L. McNutt America McNutt Jubilee Singers Booker T. Washington Washington Old Virginia Tuskeegee Normal and Industrial Institute George W. Carver P. C. Parks J. W. Daniel Hiram College Our City Band Williams Dixie Jubilee Singers Chautauqua Association The Ames Chautauqua

Death of Mrs. Sarah A. Kane in Silverton Colorado

Mrs. Sarah A. Kane died Friday and her funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the family residence on Greene Street with interment at Hillside. Rev. Charles A. Mohr led services as Rathbone Sisters and Rathbone order members attended. Kane, born Evans in 1844, lived in Marshalltown Iowa before moving to Colorado in 1881 and Silverton in 1885 with husband John C. Kane, a prominent local miner and former county assessor. She left substantial property to brothers and sisters and no children, with Mercy A. Garrett named administrator per her request.

Sarah A. Kane Greene Street Hillside Charles A. Mohr Rathbone Evans Virginia Frasersburg Muskingam County Ohio Marshalltown Iowa Colorado Milton San Juan Ames John C. Kane Kane Chattanooga Silverton George Crawford Red Mountain Ida M. Evans Marshall County Milton Evans Placerville Colo D. J. Evans T. D. Evans Tulsa I. T

Lost handbag on Douglass or College streets

Brown leather handbag lost Saturday afternoon on Douglass or College streets. Finder is asked to leave the bag at the Times office to receive a reward.

Douglass College

Man Killed by Lightning At Ankeny Bank Cashier

A special dispatch reports B. A. Lamason, cashier of the Bank of Ankeny, Ankeny, died after being struck by lightning yesterday morning. The incident occurred during a storm that swept through the area, with authorities detailing the event as a fatal electrical strike near the bank premises. Further details are awaited from local officials.

B. A. Lamason Bank of Ankeny

For Sale Building Lot West of Campus

Wanted notice for Wa. BuckLAND Station A to be called or addressed. Then a second item about a stray black and tan hound puppy with a white nose strip, white toes, and a slit in the right ear. Last seen Friday August 10, reward or inquiry possible.

Buckland L Pd

City Council Adopts Park Line Ordinance

City council met Monday in regular session with Mayor Sheldon present. Minutes approved, several bills allowed and read. New ordinances passed including one changing the park line, to the satisfaction of affected property owners. Meeting adjourned.

Sheldon

For Sale Lots Near College Campus on Interurban Line

Immediately south of the college campus, for sale at a low rate and on reasonable terms. Purchases may be made on the instalment plan with $5 cash and $5 per month until paid. Lots on the Ames Des Moines interurban line. Inquire W. T. Smith at Dr. Hunt's residence two blocks north of the post office, Ames.

Ames Des Moines W. T. Smith Dr. Hunt

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