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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
4
Personal paragraphs recount a steady stream of visitors and travelers to Ames and nearby towns. Miss Iverson of Odebolt visits with Mrs. H. C. Roll. Miss Hopkins of Nevada spends Sunday with the Fenton family. many others journey to Boone Des Moines Colorado Springs and Des Moines for visits and relocations.
George W. Sowers died at his daughter Mrs. W. S. Hughes home near Kelley at 8 a.m. He was born October 25, 1826 in Fountain County Indiana and moved to Story County in 1854. He helped found the M E church at Pleasant Grove and later lived in Ames. Survived by seven children James Thomas Charles Elmer Delbert Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Young. Funeral at the Methodist church tomorrow at 1 p.m. and interment in Ames cemetery.
The ad promotes Family Safety manufactured by Penn Oil and Supply Co in Oil City Pennsylvania and distributed from Rock Island Illinois Cedar Rapids and Perry Iowa with sale through first class dealers. Tilden Bros sole agents in Ames Iowa.
The Iowa State College and Experiment Station dominated the Chicago event, securing 20 firsts and 18 seconds plus 5 thirds and 1 fifth along with 7 championships. They led in cattle sheep and swine divisions and claimed top honors in Clay Robinson specials and a grand general exhibit prize. Tama Jim won reserve champion. Bobby Burns led carcass testing.
I C jewelry store run by Judge and Major provides optical services and jewelry repairs. A coal heater is offered for sale at ten dollars. inquiries may be made at the office.
Emma P Lamphear appointed administratrix by Story County Iowa court on November 2 1904. All debts must be paid to the administratrix and all claims presented for allowance to the court. Dated at Carthage New York November 23 1904.
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