13 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
1
All Thoughts are of Christmas Now. A big sale on ladies collars and collar and cuff sets is advertised in Ames. The sale touts a wonderful, colorful assortment of ribbons and a “prettiest lot ever shown” according to local ladies.
Born to Prof and Mrs G Allen a daughter on December 7. Several campus anecdotes mention staff changes, a mining lab accident, and students returning from Iowa City. Lectures by Edmund Vance Cook and talks by Professors Curtiss Kennedy and Hodges frame a busy week at the college. A barrel of Harrison county
The report notes a second assembly meeting with about two hundred men present and several faculty ladies providing refreshments.
On Wednesday at high noon Alvin Banks and Lucy Bateman were married at the Bateman home north east of Ames. Rev. Andrew M. Shea officiated before about ninety invited guests. A three course luncheon followed and numerous gifts were exchanged. The bride, known in the area, has long resided near Ames, and the groom is a respected farmer east of the city. Friends extend warm congratulations.
Harry Koons died Tuesday forenoon at 11 at the Frank Kooser home northeast of Ames. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. He leaves a family. Mary Leecing died at her home in the city this morning at 10 15. No definite funeral arrangements have been announced.
A fragment from Coudersport and Ames notices requests a recipe for graham bread from Home Bakery Ames Iowa. It includes miscellaneous items about cigars pianos sewing machines Christmas goods at Keedick's, lost items and a New Year Eve event at the Armory. The text mixes personal correspondence with local ads and notices without a clear single event.
Delta Chis meet with Miss Metta Beardshear Tuesday. Unity Club with Mrs A B Cox Wednesday Dec 19. Clover club hosted by Miss Winnie Cameron Tuesday. Civic Improvement society to meet Miss Budd Monday Dec 17. Food and apron sale at Hamilton's Saturday with fresh German coffee cake after three. Invitations issued for Miss Myrtie E Lyon to wed Mr Frank Worsing in Boone. Ames Hospital Guild met at Mrs Ufford and finished six night shifts. next at Mrs Jenile Beyer in January. Book and Basket club met at Mrs Harriman. Italian art talks by Mrs Proctor on Pietro Perugino and Mrs Rich on Carlo Crivilli. E Society sale supper and social Friday. five to seven supper, evening social. Girls' Opportunity Club netted 24.79. sent Christmas box to China and a mission school in Utah, and gifted pulpit Bible to church. George Clark of Ames elected treasurer of Grinnell Iowa college freshman class, class of 1906. Laura Chapter O E S elected officers: Worthy Matron Ella Ufford, Worthy Patron W M Stuler, etc. Alice Ethel Watts and Otis Leon Leefers to marry December 20 in Galva. to reside in Ashton, Idaho after January 10. Nonpariel Club observed Federation Day. gifts exchanged, buffet luncheon served. Ames high junior class forms board for junior annual. Buell Tilden editor-in-chief. PEO program December 18 at Judge Lee home. mothers bring children early. children and fathers invited. Armory entertainment by Miss Isabel Wallace and about thirty girls for St John's Guild a success. lullaby portion, Rockaby Lady scene, Maypole dance, and a final farce lauded. receipts about eighty dollars.
A retail notice hints at a suitable item now available. The ad suggests the full stock is ready for customers, inviting shoppers to browse and choose. It implies ease of finding the desired product and encourages inquiry.
The Christian Endeavor Society will serve a chicken pie supper at the Congregational church tomorrow evening from five to seven o clock with supper priced at 25 cents. Ladies of the Christian church plan a bazaar at the Odd Fellows hall Thursday afternoon and evening featuring booths for Christmas presents and other items. Local notices include a help-wanted ad for a local Ames representative to work with a major magazine, and a farmer pricing note offering 5 to 12 cents per pound for old rubber and 10 to 12 cents for copper and heavy brass, plus other goods. Gibson & Co advertise a fine line of smoking articles for Christmas.
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