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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1912

Page

3

County Central Committee Meets in Nevada

Reported county central committee proceedings list candidates for Nevada wards and temporary leadership. A. Addison named temporary chairman. vacancies declared for Nevada committees. McCall elected for Nevada second ward and John SOG to Meankiin township.

Compittiee Nevada Warug Af Pfpignance Rownenty Red McCall Nevada Seco Ward John Sog Meankiin Townsuip

County Bar Association Holds Second Annual Banquet

The Crory County Bar Association held its second annual banquet on a November Saturday evening in Nevada. About all members attended with spouses, including ex Judges Stevens and Dyer and the supreme bench members. A bountiful feast, toasts led by Judge Lee of Ames, responses from Hadley and others followed, then dancing ended a profitable meeting.

Crory Mrs. Stevens W. C. Payne Supreme Court

Norris Family Returns to Ames Home

Norris and Auer families return to Ames. Mrs Norris remains on the pennant trade for Tilden Byes while Miss Norrin joins the Tilden Store company under Kathryn Van Epps. Cashier C. Liverly of Union National Bank ill with grip illness keeps him off work part of the week.

Ames Norris Tilden Byes Mee Norrin Tilden Kathryn van Epps C.L. Liverly Liverly Union National Bank Walady Grip

Dr George Crissman Eulogizes Lincoln at Banquet

The Lancdin banquet honored Lincoln through Dr. George D. Crissman who lauded the president’s deeds. Speakers drew on Methodist beliefs and wartime service as a wide audience listened to recollections and prayers.

George D. Crissman Lincoln

Mrs Stanton's Sister Dies at Traer

Mrs Wood of Tener a sister of Mrs WW Stanton died Tuesday afternoon at her home in Traer. Miss Bell Wentel a 95 year old graduate is named as the deceased. President and Mrs Stanton and Mrs Drew attend the funeral in Traer.

Wood Tener WW. Stanton Traers Wood Bell Wentel Stanton Mre Drew Traer

Ames Progresses in Fire Protection and Water System

Historical notes detail Ames development from a city with no water mains to a modern system. By the fourth ward, a college tank supply, gravity pressure, fire pump, and two stations expanded capacity. Five years of rapid water works growth, with mains extended, wells added, and by pass and valve improvements required for faster fire response.

Anes Ames Manvyfrold Rmaips Paurth Bard Toepe Street Jasateas Venturi

Wilson 10 Speak in Des Moines

Des Moines reports two Wilson campaign meetings planned for March 1 in the Coliseum with debates on endorsements for the Iowa state convention in Burlington. Bryan’s possible introduction of Wilson is uncertain as prominent Democrats from New York and other states may join the effort.

Renhiy Rlegebpan Dee Mantis Iowa Des Mones Willi Des Moines Ian Jennings Bryan Wilson Bryan O'Gorman New York Burlington Democrats of Clark

Extension Dept Head Appointed at Ames

The State Board of Education appoints Mr RK Wiss as head of the Extension department at Ames College. The move sparks debate on temporary appointments and calls for a permanent president as dissatisfaction grows among students and the state. Supporters praise Wiss for prompt results, while critics warn of state board overreach and potential disruption to Ames.

State Board R. K. Bliss Holden RK. Wiss Che Bean Ames State Board of Education Anne College A. 3 C.T Stanton

Mrs Idan Wetherall Taken to Clarinda for Care

The insane commission from Nevada examined Mrs Idan Wetherall wife of Wm Wetherall foreman at King Printing Co and declared her insane She was taken to Clarinda where it is hoped she will recover Her overwork and worry while caring for an invalid sister in Nebraska led to the breakdown and a mother’s loss for a time with one child to be cared for.

Nevada Idan Wetherall Wm. Wetherall The King Printing Co Clarinda

Annual Catholic Fair Opens at the Armory

The annual Catholic Fair opened Tuesday evening drawing a large Ames crowd. Booths offered used to hand woven articles and a Tarriv wood sale has been active. Tonight features a general supper and an oyster supper with Klermmet's orchestra providing music for dancing.

Evry eVerting Klermmet den Weesen Moenjee

Barbour Buys Eldredge Beebe Auto Garage in Marshalltown

Tom Barbour, who ran the Main Street garage in Ames, has purchased the Eldredge Beebe garage at 1418 North First Street Marshalltown and will take possession February 24. The Barbours prepare to move. the old building will be used by Cap Kooser for pump and well drilling.

T S. Barbour Ames Eldredge- Beebe North First Marshalltown Mrs. Barbour Tom Mabel Story County Cap Kooser

Post Office Arrangements for Washington's Birthday

The main office opens 10 30 am to 6 pm. City carriers make one full delivery to patrons and one full collection from street letter boxes in the morning. Rural window stays open until 10 20 pm. Mail collected at 8 15 pm. Station A opens 01 3u am to 6 80 pm with full city deliveries and one fifth collection. Mail dispatched at 7 20 am, 10 728 am, and 6 10 pm. LM Bogworth P M

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Milk Route Sold as Crandwell Takes Over

Art Nowlin sells his dairy route to John Cranwell who has managed the Sam Kooser herd. Cranwell will reside on Twelfth Street and Douglass Avenue. The Stantes family will move to the Rich property on Kellogg occupied by the Wilon family.

Art Nowlin John Cranwell Sam Kooser Mr Cranwell Sawers Twelfth Street Douglass Avenue Stantes Kelloggs Wil On

Mrs Gus Martin III Attack and Illness Report

A report notes Mrs Gus Martin III was attacked with pneumonia on Monday and remained under medical care Tuesday. The account references hospital treatment and ongoing monitoring of her condition.

Gus Martin III Gus Martin Penumonia

Masons Prepare New Nevada Quarters With Banquet

The Masons in Nevada will dedicate their new quarters tomorrow Diehr with a banquet for members of the order and the Eastern Star. They bought and renovated a building with ground floor stores and a second floor set aside for lodge purposes, claiming their quarters are among the finest.

Masons Nevada Diehr Order Ant

New Bookkeeper Steps into Tilden Store Role

Mrs. Alec Norris began duties as bookkeeper at the Tilden store this week, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Kathryn Van Epps.

Alec Norris Tilden Kathryn van Epps

Nelms Family Moves to Algona

Mr and Mrs Pierce Nelms and Jamcy family left Tuesday for their new home at Algona. Friends extended good wishes as they departed, hoping for a smooth transition and happiness in the move.

Pierce Nelms Jamcily Algona Mrs Nelms

Aida Quartette Delights Ames Audience Sunday Evening

The Aida Quartette performed at the Ames assembly room with a full program that drew enthusiastic applause. The wartime pianist offered several numbers and the group received strong appreciation for their singing as part of a community musical event.

Dr McNiell To Take Veterinary Post In Brazil

Dr I E McNiell head of the veterinary department at Iowa State College will resign to join the Brazil Land Cattle and Packing Co in Sao Paulo Brag as chief veterinarian. He and Mrs McNiell plan to sail March 1. The appointment came at the suggestion of Murdock McKenzie former Matador Sand and Cattle president and now Brazil company manager.

I. EH. McNitell Wemwer Omaha

Newspaper tales grow as they go

A report about Alonzo Hathaway moving from Ames College to Newport to valet a prize cow Dolly Dimple owned by F Lathrop Ames circulates across papers. A letter from Bob Cairns in Minneapolis asks when the college moved to Webster City and how Ames allowed the change, illustrating how local stories expand as they spread.

Alonzo Hathaway Ames College Newport F. Lathrop Ames Amos College Webster City Bob Cairns Minneapolis Journal Ames

Old Soldiers Graves to be Marked in Ames Cemetery

De Copestake of the local G A R Post reports word from Washington that the Quartermaster will furnish six stone markers for Ames cemetery unmarked Union soldiers graves. One marker will go to Ontario and one to Evergreen for graves of other Union veterans.

de Copestake Washington, DC Ames Cemetery Ames Ontario Evergreen

Marriage of Harvey Riley and Zepha Preston

Mr. Harvey Riley of Preston and Miss Zepha Preston of Mt Etna wed at the M K parsonage Monday. The ceremony was performed by former pastor Rev. J Kirkendall in the presence of a few friends who attended from the couple's homes.

Harvey Riley Preston Town Zepha Preston Mt Etna J. Kirkendall M K. Parsonage

Mr. Floyd Williams Makes Brief Cambridge Trip

Mr. Floyd Williams undertook a short business trip to Cambridge on Tuesday to conduct quick meetings and return the same day.

Floyd Williams Cambridge

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