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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1911

Page

5

Special Sunday Services Planned in Ames Churches

Two services are set for next Sunday in Ames. Lincoln Sunday will be observed at the Methodist church with Dr. Crissman delivering a commemorative address and Company C attending in uniform. In the evening Rev. Minchin of the Congregational church will speak to the firemen on Public Spirit in Ames. Funeral services for Mr. Grave will be held at his residence conducted by Rev. Minchin with Masonic rites at Ames cemetery.

Ames Lincoln Methodist Crissman Company C Zebina K Edwin H Mr. Grave Ames Savings Bank Story County Mutual Insurance Co

Ames Boy Advancing In Musical Circles

Claudius Miller of Ames has built a notable reputation as a pianist and accompanist. He tours the south with Madame La Homa, a Cherokee, who may join a Chicago concert on April 9 alongside the renowned Madame Schumann-Heink.

Claudius Miller Ames South Madame la Homa Madame Schumann-Heink Chicago Miller McAlester Okla Daily Herald Democrat

Andrew J Graves Dies. Early Settler and Iowa Educator

Andrew J Graves born October 13 1830 in Sherburne Vermont is mourned as a longtime Iowa resident. He lived in Vermont moved to California for gold mining returned in 1857 then Cedar Falls married Mattie Meredith on August 30 1858. He served as superintendent of the college farm in 1864 and moved to Ames that year joining the college until 1869 later settling near his final home with periods in Ames. He and Mattie had three children Edwin Frank Zebina. His wife died May 11 1908. Frank J died February.

Andrew J. Graves Sherburne Vermont Rufus Deborah M. Graves California Cedar Falls Iowa Mattie M. Meredith Ames Edwin H Frank J Zebina K

Perrys Rummage Sale Slated Across Three Days

A rummage sale will be held in Perrys on Friday Saturday and Monday with varied household items and bargains for shoppers. Proceeds support local community programs and volunteers will run the event.

Good Roads Meeting at Nevada Monday

County good roads meeting in Nevada will draw a large crowd as the Nevada Commercial club and county board of supervisors promote the event. Morning session features an informal road discussion open to all, while the afternoon offers a program by road-study experts led by D Ward King who will give an address titled Good Roads Now.

Nevada Nevada Commercial Club County Board of Supervisors D. Ward King

Milch Cow Sale Notice at Shugarts Farm

Buyers invited to J Shugarts sale on February fifteenth offering a good milch cow and related stock. Auction details indicate 11 head available for purchase and viewing prior to sale.

J. Shugarts

Remarkable Land Sale at Roland Draws County Attention

A historic auction in Roland sold over 800 acres of Story county land plus Roland town property to the highest bidder. The land from the Ole Christian estate in Milford Howard and Warren townships topped out at $128 an acre, with bidders flocking to a notable sale. A Valentine social is planned for February 14 at 7:30 p.m. at S. L. Akins, hosted by the U P C U of the U B church inviting all to attend.

Roland Story County Roland Town Ole Christian Milford Howard Warren

Short course at Ames praised by Iowa farmer

Oscar Rustad of Worth county writes from the Northwood Index praising the annual Ames short course. He notes six hundred students attended despite a storm, highlights subjects such as seed breeding soils poultry and veterinary work, and calls the instruction inspiring and valuable beyond dollars. He credits the professors for their dedication and says attendance pays off.

Iowa Oscar Rustad Worth County Northwood Index Ames

Have You Seen Our Spring Ginghams at Semmons Dry Goods

Semmons Dry Goods Store promotes new gingham fabrics for spring apparel. The offer highlights bright prints and light fabrics, inviting customers to preview the latest textiles in the upcoming season.

Semmons Dry Goods Store

Convocation Address Schedule At Local Institutions

The first address will be given at the chapel Sunday. On Monday February 1st the speaker will deliver the convocation address at 9 30 p m in the Agricultural assembly and at 7 30 p m an address before the Science club.

Agricultural Assembly Science Club

Freel and Deaton Tie The Knot In Avon Boone Wedding

Ossie Freel and Flora Deaton of Avon wed at Boone last Wednesday. The groom resides with his brother Scoot Freel south of town. the bride is less known locally. They have not chosen a residence yet. Attend the Perrys rummage sale Friday through Monday. Will Hughes died at his Kelley home Monday evening. Funeral services were held in Kelley today and the body taken to Pleasant Grove for services this afternoon.

Ossie Freel Flora Deaton Avon Boone Scoot Freel Will Hughes Kelley W. S. Fowle Pleasant Grove

Dr Margaret Jones Marries Dr J J Monahan in Chicago

Report claims Dr Margaret Jones formerly of this city wed Dr J J Monahan in Chicago last October. Both are physicians. Jones kept private practice while Monahan works as surgeon. Details and exact date not fully confirmed. Jones bears responsibility for data gaps.

Margaret Jones Chicago J. J. Monahan Jones Monahan Drs. Monahan

Reeves Elder Nuptials in Mitchell Nebraska

A. B. Reeves and Miss Bertha Elder of Sibley Iowa wed December 27 and now reside in Mitchell Nebraska where Reeves works for the U S Reclamation Service.

A. B. Reeves Miss Bertha Elder Sibley Iowa Mitchell Nebraska Mr. Reeves U. S. Reclamation Service

Hoffman Denies Poisoned Chicken at Depot Lunch Counter

Manager George Hoffman refutes a Times report that railroad workers were poisoned by chicken at the depot lunch counter. He insists no tainted chicken was served and no one became sick. The Nemo corset ad follows.

Last Week George Hoffman

Weirick Returns From Europe With New Landscape Ideas

Ray Weirick an ISC 09 landscape artist for Des Moines writes friends he has begun the return voyage with a shipload of information.

Ray Weirick Des Moines Europe New Deas

Rummage sale and church services announced

Perrys AMONG THE CHURCHES CHURCH OF CHRIST hosts a Bible school at 10:00 a. m. A preaching and communion service follows at 11:00 a. m with the sermon on "The Conversion of a Good Moral Man." C. E. Society meets at 6:30 p. m. Evening service at 7:30 p. m. Rev. H. F. Ritz of Boone will speak. members and friends urged to attend.

C. E. Society H. F. Ritz Boone

Address to Fire Company Postponed to Sunday Evening

Due to last Sunday's storm the Congregational Church postponed the fire company address to the coming Sunday evening. The company will attend in a body and Mr. Minchin will speak on Public Spirit in Ames. Other services for the day proceed as usual.

Minchin Ames

Lincoln Sunday at Methodist Episcopal Church Morning and Evening

Morning Lincoln service to be attended by Company C in full uniform. Evening sermon questions whether religion hinders business success. Postponed from last Sunday due to storm.

Methodist Episcopal Hurch Company C

Enduring Power of Love and Final Message Sermons

A Baptist church lists worship services including Bible school at 9 45 am and sermons at 11 am titled The Enduring Power of Love and 7 30 pm Jesus the Final Message of God to Man Junior Union at 3 pm and B Y P U at 6 30 pm.

Jesus God

Deak Gray Accepts Teaching Post in Manitoba School

Roy B. Deak Gray, a recent college graduate and former two year football standout, has accepted a teaching position at the Manitoba Agricultural School in Winnipeg. Since graduation he has been with International Harvester in Chicago.

Roy B Deak) Gray Manitoba Agricultural School Winnipeg Gray International Harvester Company Chicago

Latest model champion sewing machine showcased

The display promotes a premier sewing machine labeled the west side’s sole option. It claims precise visibility of every stitch, inviting observers to witness its operation firsthand.

Reverend Ritz to Speak at Christian Church

Severe storm halted Sunday pulpit exchange with Rev. Houser. Boone preacher Rev. Ritz, noted for anti saloon work, will speak next Sunday at the Christian Church.

Houser Rev Ritz Boone

New College Magazine The Extension Worker Debuts

The Extension Worker monthly magazine from Ames, published by Extension Work Publishing Co., announces its aims to serve farmers and homemakers and their families. It will cover four sections Agriculture domestic economy rural schools and boys and girls with articles by specialists including Dean C F Curtiss and Professors Holden G R Bliss R K Bliss and Miss Neal S Knowles.

The Extension Worker Extension Work Publishing Co Ames Department of Agricultural Extension of I. S.C Dean C. F. Curtiss Profs. Holden G. R. Bliss R .K. Bliss Neal S. Knowles

Professor Shambaugh to Deliver Three Lectures Next Week

Professor B. F. Shambaugh, head of political science at the state university, will speak three times at the college next week sharing insights from his department.

B. F. Shambaugh The State University

Perrys Rummage Sale Sells Goods at Red Price Tags

Red price tickets attract shoppers to the Perrys rummage sale with bargains highlighted on clothing housewares and knickknacks. Local volunteers promote the event as a money saving chance for families and seniors.

Perrys

Ames Boy Graduate Taxidermist

A fine eagle specimen mounted by Harvey Beedle is on display in the A. L. White hardware store. Beedle, a local graduate of a taxidermy course in Omaha, will stay home briefly before pursuing his chosen profession.

A. L. White Harvey Beedle Harvey Omaha

City Council Holds Regular Meeting Monday

The city council met in regular session Monday for routine business. The next meeting is set for February 20 with the fireworks question to be addressed then.

Born to Prof and Mrs G B McDonald a son

A son was born to Professor G B McDonald and his wife on Tuesday February 7, marking a family milestone reported in local society notices.

G. B. McDonald

Health and happiness through Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea

A promotional note urging unhealthy readers to gift Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic for health and happiness. It claims the remedy drives out disease and restores well being, attributed to Joel E. Cagwin.

Hollister Joel E. Cagwin

Library notes on new circulation books

Public library shelves will add titles Friday at 7 o clock including Chartres The Devourers Catreras That Freshman Hope Second String Brown John Winterbourne s Family Thurston Greatest Wish in the World Stuart Sonny s Father Stuart Routledge rides alone Hichens Call of the Blood Warner The Golden House Jewett Deephaven Van Dyke The Ruling Passion Hardy Far from the Madding Crowd Stewart Partners of Providence

Public Library Chartres Catreras Hope Brown John Winterboure Thurston Stuart Sonny Stuart—Routledge Hichens Call of the Blood Warner The Golden House Jewett Deephaven van Dyke Hardy

Valentine Receives Ownership of Rogers Residence

A deal closed this week making E. W. Valentine the new owner of the G. W. Rogers residence on Douglass Avenue. Valentine will take possession around May 1.

E. W. Valentine G. W. Rogers Douglass Avenue Mr. Valentine Mey i

Y. M. C. A. Secretary Addresses College Sunday

State Secretary Parsons spoke in the college Y M C A assembly room Sunday afternoon on problems facing students. Parsons organized the college Y M C A nearly twenty five years ago.

Parsons College

Winter Coat Sale Still Offers Any Coat at Ten Dollars

A store advertises a fixed ten dollar price for all winter coats, highlighting choice for customers. The promotion emphasizes value and broad selection available to shoppers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Caniel Bros Herman Orm Congregational Church Graves Arcadia Lodge A. F A. M Good Roads Meeting U. B. Church S. L. Akins Farmers’ Institute of Ames College Freel-Deaton Monahan-Jones Elder Hoffman Weirick Church OF Christ Bible School Deak” Gray Gane Rev. Ritz Christian Church Union National and Union Savings Banks Fish and Game Shambaugh Library Notes Stewart—Partners of Providence Valentine Ben. G. Budge M. D Hamilton the Times West Gate Call Olson’s C. F. Curtiss W. H. Tripp Gilbert N. J. Houghland Gilbert Station John Shugart Place Thos Rowland Bloomington Church School House Elijah Munden Walter Canaday D. Barker North Douglass Boone Street Groves Corner Boone St A. F. Reis 8Th St Grand Ave Thunder Butte Valley South Dakota J. H. Muir Strool S. Dak
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