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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
5
A long list records visits and travel of residents and relatives. Many names appear in Boone Des Moines Jefferson Des Moines Storm Lake and other locations with trips to fits of relatives and friends. Several students and alumni are noted as traveling to or from colleges and towns including Crookston Fort Dodge and Newton.
The note encourages the poet Sigheghat to attend the Chautauqua as often as possible, calling it time and money well spent. It then invites them to inspect new fall stock and the special bargains on summer lines at a local store.
Local notices report Mr and Mrs John McDaniel leaving for Springfield Illinois after selling their Ames residence. Funeral of J A McFarlan noted with relatives from Westfield Ogden and Cedar Falls visiting. Excursions advertised to Yellowstone San Francisco Los Angeles with low round trips via Chicago & Northwestern Railway.
Miss Alice Overholser and Mr. Mark Havenhill wed at the bride’s parents home near the campus. Rev. Shea officiated as the couple exchanged vows at eight o’clock in a bower of sweet peas. The couple plan to settle on a Fox Illinois farm, with relatives from State Center, University of Kansas, and Fort Leavenworth among attendees. They graduate this year and were joined by guests for a three course luncheon.
New fall merchandise is shown in all departments and customers are invited to call and view the latest selections for the season.
We offer a full range of fabrics from 50c to 2.50 a yard including Mohairs Melrose Sicillians Lance Cloths Pote de Soie Sharkskin Poplins Serges and Cheviots Large stock of piece goods and suitings plus over 200 cloths in sample line Flannel Waistings 25c and 35c Suitings 50c 75c 85c to 1.50 Fancy patterns 11.50 12.00 12.50 Imported Black Broadcloth 16.50.
We are showing the new things in Carpets Rugs Oilcloths Linoleums. Carpets at 25c to 70c per yard Linoleum at 50c and 60c per yard Rugs at 12.00 18.00 and 25.00 Window Shades at 25c 29c 40c and 50c Lace Curtains 50c to 75c per pair.
John Alexander McFarlan born May 19 1828 in Schenectady County New York died August 13 1904 at his Gilbert Iowa home. He married Jane Hannay February 5 1852 and had eight children four living including Neik Nelson Parl Scott and Mrs B Clark. A Civil War veteran he served in 13th New York Heavy Artillery and was discharged August 25 1865. He moved to Story County in 1868 and joined Cumberland Presbyterian Church later transferring to Cumberland Presbyterian Gilbert. His wife died October 29 1902 and he remarried Mary Croser in 1904 before returning to Gilbert. Funeral served at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Gilbert and burial in Gilbert cemetery. He spent final weeks with Mary Croser in Gilbert. Half Rates to State Fair at Des Moines offered via Northwestern line August 18–27 with return by August 29.
New York sourced fall in price list for ladies furs including collars scarfs and boas announces a special August sale. Early buyers get first pick of the lot and a 10 percent cash discount on all furs purchased in August.
Marshal Willey corralled a group of tramps near the water tank then drove them from town. Two men caused trouble at Danforth's ice cream parlor, shots were fired, and a brawl ensued as the marshal and locals pursued the gang toward John Kintzley's area before they vanished. A missing gold watch with black fob was reported between Nevada and the college.
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