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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1909

Page

6

Obituary of Abbie Larned Baughman

Abbie Larned Baughman of Story County Iowa born October 22 1876 died November 22 1909 at age 33 with one month. She married John Baughman June 26 1906 and lived west of the college. She was a Church of Christ member loved by all and left an aged mother husband two sisters two brothers and many friends. Funeral services were held at 1 pm Wednesday at the home conducted by J T Houser of the Church of Christ.

Abbie Larned Baughman Story County Iowa John Baughman College Frs Paugeaman Church of Christ J. T. Houser

Death of Frank Dickeson of Ames Dies at Home

Frank Dickeson formerly of Ontario and son of Jasper Dickeson died at his Ames home on November 29 1908. Born July 21 1880 in this community he was married to Lillian Busse on December 25 1996. A son survives with his wife parents six brothers and one sister. Funeral and burial at the Christian church in Ontario conducted by Rev. W Johnson.

Frank Dickeson Ontario Jasper Dickeson Ames Lillian Busse Christian Church At Rev. W. Johnson

House of a Thousand Candee receives Ames outing praise

The Armory performance last Wednesday drew a fairly good crowd and earned praise for its clean drama. Bates as the butler impressed, while manager Bartholomew earned credit for bringing quality shows to Ames and deserves broader appreciation.

Armory Bates Bartholomew Ames

The Wolf stages a dramatic night at the Armory

An appreciative audience attended the Armory performance of The Wolf last evening. Jules Beaubien, played by Lorin J. Howard, emerged as the master figure foiling wolves in a bleak Hudson Bay setting. Strong acting from Huntley and others propelled a tense story of seduction, rescue, and amid ominous winter coming.

Armory Jules McDonald Hilda Jules Beaubien Lorin J. Howard Hudson Bay Law of God Presbyterian Kirk Huntley

The Mad Man of the Woods Sparks Audience Tears

Assistant engineer McDonald and his chief McTavish confront the mad man of the woods as Hilda with yellow hair stirs memories of another Hilda. Jules Beaubien and Batiste LeGrande stand by amid curtain rising as moistened eyes reveal the play’s strong heart interest.

McDonald McTavish Hilda Jules Beaubien Batiste

Moving House Services by H. C. Haverly

Advertisement states H. C. Haverly offers prompt house moving services. Includes an imprint and price note for fresh ground bone for chickens at Palace Market.

H. C. Haverly Palace Market

Local Miscellany and Health Notes from Ames

A mix of notices includes rental inquiry at 416 Douglass Avenue and illness updates for Mrs. Edward Bottie at Burnett Avenue and Miss Ollie Melick in Des Moines Methodist hospital. Itemized health remedies promote Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea, with various local names and a Des Moines trip for Luzerne Nichols’ health recovery.

Ames Douglass Avenue Edward Bottie George White Burnett Ave Ollie Melick Methodist Hospital Des Moines Grace Poage McFarland

United Brethren Church to Hold Evangelist Sermons

Warner Johnson pastor welcomes Evangelist Dillaveaux of New London to preach at 11 00 A M and 7 20 P M with services continuing indefinitely All attendees are invited Sunday school meets at 10 00 A M Mrs Dwight Pruitt superintendent Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M

United Brethren Church Warner Johnson Dillaveaux NewLondon Dwight Pruitt Chriztian Endeavor

Baptist Church Announces Weekly Services

Walter I. Fowle pastors a schedule including Bible school at 9 45, sermon at 11 90, B Y P U at 6 30, and a 7 30 student led service in Odd Fellows hall. All are welcome.

Congregational Church Sermon Topics Announced

William J. Minchin, pastor, will preach in the morning on The Veil of Phariseeism and in the evening on The Limitations of this Age. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a.m. Y P 8 C E at 6 30 p.m. All welcome.

Congregational Church William J. Minchin

Church Activities Schedule At Local Parish

Church of Christ announces bible school at 10:00 a.m. led by E Arnold as superintendent. Communion and preaching at 11:00 a.m. by Pastor J. T. Houser. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. with prayer meeting midweek on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Endeavor at 6:50 p.m. all welcome.

Church OF Christ J. T. Houser Arnold Endeavor

For Rent Good Furnished House Near Car Line

Furnished house for rent three blocks from the car line. Possession available January first. Call Mutual 28.

Dimmock Married. New Vet Faculty Member Weds in Manhattan

Dr Dimmock the veterinary faculty member at the college married last Saturday a woman from Manhattan Kansas who has taught in Lexington Kentucky schools for a year.

Dimmock Manhattan Kansas Lexington

The Public Plays It With Phone Service Problems

A writer vents about poor telephone service, operator shortages, and long delays in connections. He regrets repairs are not made and the public endures slow calls, asking when better service will arrive and urging the telephone companies to improve.

Armstrong Talk Tonight at 7:30 by Chief Engineer

W C Armstrong chief engineer of the Northwestern terminal in Chicago will address the society of civil engineers at the college at 7 30. Armstrong once led the Pontoon high bridge project hailed as the greatest of its kind.

W. C. Armstrong Northwestern Chicago Society of Civi Engineers Arm

Munden Loses Wrestling Match in Nevada

Burt Munden lost to A Reasner of Kelley in Nevada last night as two falls were counted by the referee. A rematch is considered likely in the near future.

Burt Munden

Personal Paragraphs from Dunlap and Nearby Towns

A reel of brief notices lists travel and visit details across Iowa and Missouri. Names include Mrs Hurd Cairns Arthur Bauer Wess Bateman Lon Graham Lyie Elliott Marl Elliott Ruth Bacus Parley Sheldon F O Shuff Elva Northway Dr Arch Zumwalt R D Campbell Jerry Sexton Mae Loving and others. Occasional trips to Chicago Cleveland Des Moines London Ontario دو.

Arthur Bauer Des Moines Wess Bateman Milford Township Chicago L. M. Bosworth Grinnell Iowa Lon Graham The Waterloo Inc Ames Friends W. M. Stevenson Ruth Bacus George W. Crooks Boone Prof. Knapp UO. J. Fay F. O. Shuff London Ontario Canada Dunabugh Times Elva Northway Josephine Stewart Austin Parley Sheldon Cleveland Ohio Earl 5 S. Baird Prairie City J. F. Williams Warren McGuire Fort Dodge Maizie Screiner Albia May Loving Cedar Falls Ames Carrie Daggett G. W. Guilford Archie Zumwalt New Orleans Dan Zumwalt R. D. Campbell Burlington Line H. K. Campbell Jerry Sexton East Prairie Missouri John Russell

Five Generations of Bombrake Family Photographed

Paul Peterson showed a rare five generation portrait near town. The photo includes Cynthia Bombrake over eighty, her daughter Mrs George Jones, Jones’s daughter Mrs Will Ball, and Ball’s daughter with a baby, allowing the infant to see great grandmother and great great grandmother. John Payne moved to Eagle Grove to take a grocery job.

Paul Peterson Bombrake Cynthia Bombrake George Jones Will Ball

Glee Club Concert With Miss Van Aaken Promised

The Men’s Glee Club under Prof. Thompson will be assisted by Miss Georgine Van Aaken on December four in the Hall of Agriculture. Miss Svendsey Tune will accompany. Manager Mr. McElroy says the club aims for its best concert yet and tickets are on sale.

Hall of Agriculture Prof Thompson Georgine van Aaken Svendsey Tune McElroy

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Deepa C.ef Zimmerman Co Kris Kringle Kris Krinkle Tilden Tilden Brothers & Company Mr. London F. B. Spence Agnes Tilden Campbell Studio Little Orothy Harriman Des Moeley Dorothy McCarthy J. B. Cagwin Luzerne Nichols Hot Springs Ark DR. Dimmock Armstrong Strong Nevada Reasner Kelley Mrs. Hurd Cairns Dum Lyie and Marl Elliott Mrs. Fitton Council Bluffs Mrs. OH Cessna R. C. Barrett Ruth Barrett Henry C. Harris Daisy Davis Ina and Ruth Quenemo, Kansas Clyde Kintzley Tom Thompson Seattle Eva Avery Esperance N Y Little Hone Gilbert Avery Liddle Mrs. Gray of Jefferson Mrs. W. W. Sylvester Mr. Gray Mrs. Gray Mrs A. G. Nelson Towner North Dakota Jim Dodds Mrs. Nelson Mrs. Dodds Swearingen Claude Smith Dr. Maxwell Vera Ackerman J. F. Ackerman Drake University Miss Ackerman H. C. Minkier Clark Avenue Mr. Minkler Illinois Carl Clements Burlington D. P. Clements John Payne Eagle Grove Glee Club
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