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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
3
Christmas events unfold at St Cecilia's and Baptist churches in Ames. St Cecilia's plans high mass at 11 AM Christmas Day with carols and a stereoptical life of Christ display and gifts for children. Baptist church hosts an India themed program at 7:30 PM with mission offerings, plus Saturday children's events and a Sunday afternoon recital.
Last Sunday Judge H. M. Wright presided as grand and trial jurors for the January term were drawn. Grand jurors report at 1:50 PM Monday with trial jurors at 10:30 AM Monday, January 15. Several township and city residents across Ames, Nevada, Collins, Palestine, Story City and nearby townships are listed among the jurors.
A four day campaign of the Mens Forward Movement concluded with mass meetings at the Methodist and Congregational churches. Speakers Garrett and Fred Hanson addressed men on movement meaning and human efficiency while W Athearn spoke on Sunday school origins for women. The event emphasized earnest living and cleaner thinking over attendance counts.
A Christmas tree and program in the Sunday school will be given on Sunday evening during the regular tour for evening services at A B Church. The United Brethren church will hold Christmas exercises at the church on Saturday evening.
Miss Mary Kintzley has accepted a position as stenographer in the treasurer's office at the college.
The Tilden Store in Ames attracts praise for a well chosen Christmas stock and reasonable prices. Shoppers are urged to visit for gifts for every family member and to expect courteous service and satisfaction.
A second wreck in one week hits the Northwestern near Tama yesterday afternoon. The No 2 freight train smashed into a siding end, eight cars damaged, no serious injuries though crew escaped. Train service on both east and west lines halted. eastbound freight from the west due at 6:89 p m was delayed. A lighter freight wreck occurred on the Des Moines branch.
Mimer V. Griggs of Washington civil service has been appointed assistant engineer in the penitentiary at Atlanta Georgia. The move places Griggs in a key engineering role within the state facility.
Mr and Mrs W J Semmons depart Ames for Shamokin Pa for Christmas in the old home town. They expect Harry to join by Monday and plan a three week visit possibly including Wellesley and Boston. J K Williams will manage the Semmons store at Newell in their absence with the Williamses living at 802 Burnett Avenue.
Advices from Des Moines say Mrs J W Adams operated for a kidney issue is in a very critical condition. She has been a long and patient sufferer and the operation was very serious. Ames friends hope for her speedy recovery.
Geo B. Smith opens the Home Lunch Wagon just west of the Roberson building reporting solid early business for a starter.
Dr I G Snyder of this city was operated on for gall stones at the General hospital in Des Moines Saturday. The operation was very successful, and it will not be many days until the doctor will be at home again.
About twenty five or thirty Overland automobile dealers from centers town meet in Des Moines Monday to discuss plans for the coming season's campaign and were guests at a banquet of the state distributing association. Story county dealers included Kenneth J. M. Allen Maxwell J. Anderson Roland Peter Apland Story City P. B. T. Brown Husley F. L. Bateman Ames. Miss Lila Niles of Winfield Kansas visiting sister Mrs H Roenert Jeffrey 611 Clark. Miss Niles teaches music at the Winfield college.
The Ames community mourns Emeline L Chamberlain born August 6 1822 in Toledo Canada died at 3 oclock at 3803 Kellogg Avenue four weeks after a fall tied to age. A former teacher and Union National bank director she influenced social life and civic affairs. Funeral at residence 803 Kellogg Friday at 10 36 a m with pallbearers Captain W M Greeley Henry Wilson Dan McCarthy H B Corlett Daniel Embree and Judge J L Stevens.
Abamiunrament! reports the Armory will close after the Breckenvidles engagement. Des Moines dealer Haas leases the house for skating rink use and plans matinee Christmas afternoon. After the lease ends, manager Bartholomew may reopen if demand justifies it.
Unclear text outlines Walker basketball plans with guard star Wit Mot Desert and a schedule of workouts and spring games. Mentions strong upcoming opponents and ongoing material development to improve team depth. Coach Clyde Wittaker denied returning players and potential winter practice plans are noted.
George Coffin son of Mr and Mrs A L Coffin formerly of Ames died at their Des Moines home Tuesday at 11 40 am after years of illness He had lived in Ames while working in Ankeny and Gilbert He is survived by his wife Miss Wagner of Ankeny, his parents, a brother Elmer of Ames and a sister Martha of Des Moines Funeral services are set for 2 50 pm at the family home on High StreetDes Moines.
A. Tuntz and Clarence Hunter visited Des Moines this week with Frank Hunter who underwent an operation for rupture earlier in the week and is reported doing fine with prospects for a speedy recovery.
W. J. Gilmore, former Milford township resident now living in Nevada, broke his arm last week while cranking up his automobile.
Ames in Story county sees record crowds as merchants display fine lines of holiday goods. A recent storm delayed a game but did not stop shoppers, with two full days left to complete Christmas buying and merchants projecting strong sales.
At a Tuesday meeting of the Royal Neighbors the officers were elected including Oracle Mrs Greer Vive Oracle Mrs Tallman Chancellor Mrs Shannon Recorder Mrs Crosby Marshal Mrs Brown Inner Sentinel Mrs Eller Outer Sentinel Mrs Hyatt Managers Stayner and Ben Nowlin Physician Dr Jennie Ghost Musician Marie Sechimidt Installing officer Mrs Sorenson.
Times local editor Dale Andrews has been confined to his room and bed at the Atter house since Monday noon due to a recurrence of an old time illness. Friends hope for his speedy recovery.
Northwestern schedules shift revamps No. 52 from Ames to Des Moines with 9 40 departure and 4 69 arrival, no stops between Ames and Des Moines, and Polk City cut. Local No. 27, No. 5, No. 1, and No. 7 adjusted by minutes to favor or shift travel times.
A freight wreck on the Des Moines branch of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad Monday evening delayed the mail train for hours. The Des Moines papers did not arrive in time for distribution that night, leaving Ames without an evening paper and feeling lonely.
A baby boy weighing eleven pounds was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs 2 Q Wickham. Ailen is helping at the Union Nations bank this week amid a busy period.
Alfred Tanner is named the new bookkeeper for ile Towa Telephone, taking over financial duties at the local telephone service. The appointment establishes Tanner in the role amid ongoing operations.
Huge turnout keeps doors open at 9 oclock as Ames crowds flood Reedicks Clothing stock sale. Police assist to manage crowds while the $20,600 inventory is rapidly reduced and bargains remain for shoppers.
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