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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
4
Local items note spring hats at Soper's and Adams Bros. Ep. Kooser as clerk, with sales at Caniel Bros. & Herman's. The Times reports a March 4 Dorcas Minstrels date change, tax payment details for 1896, and community updates on church events, faculty moves, and funeral of Grandma Williams in Ames.
Cap. Childs and others are listed among a crowd of visitors and local happenings. Notables include Sen. Harriman, Gen. and Mrs. Lincoln at Des Moines events, J Jacobs in Chicago for goods, and J Wilson heading to Washington for the new administration. Community announcements cover concerts, sales, meetings, and upcoming events.
The Ames High School graduated eight students in a packed Opera House ceremony led by Supt. Culbertson. Speeches cover class history and notable papers, including Orations by Fausch Epperson Seis Perkins Wilson Taylor and more, with a mandolin club performance and a benediction. The event underscores growth of the Ames schools under Superintendent Culbertson.
In stock new spring styles including oxfords rubbers and shoes. The ad offers items at a small profit above cost and invites comparison with competitors offering $2.25 lines to judge style and durability. Located on South Main.
The Social Swim reports a ladies only gathering at the Fowler residence with refined refreshments. Mrs G W Biesell and sister hosted whist, a pleasant evening. Mr and Mrs Robi Cairns hosted a six thirty ten for a select party. Miss Bertha and Cora Thompson held an afternoon tea for a lively crowd. Smith Barnes Piano Co backs a $500000 cash capital with 13 years test. Maxwell and Son lease West Hotel to Daniel Capps who will take possession in March.
The Congregational church ladies plan a Saturday sale at Mrs Bradley's store from 2 to 5 PM. Boston baked beans brown bread Saratoga chips pies doughnuts salad rolls and cake offered. Buy your Sunday dinner of them. Everything fresh and of the best at low prices.
Dr Witton McCarthy of Des Moines and Miss Georgia Bell of West Branch Iowa wed last night at the bride’s parents home. The groom, son of State Auditor C G McCarthy, is a rising physician of ability in Des Moines society. The bride is sister to William Bell of the city and noted for accomplishments. They will reside at 730 Nineteenth Street. Also banker visitors in Ames recount a mistaken train trip by Swayze of Nevada and John of Cambridge, who ended up midcountry before a return to Ames.
Clarence Hunter, long time messenger at the telegraph office, resigns to become a clerk at Miller and Kooser. Elmer Banks succeeds him at the depot.
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