Descendant of Nobility Seeks Old Manuscript Clue
August Pavlozolli, a track laborer, possesses a yellowed manuscript bearing a royal coat and the name Michel Pavlozolli. He hopes it reveals ancestry and a fortune but fears earlier generations cannot interpret the inscription. The Appennine region lore notes hundreds of tribes and languages. Mrs. N. S. McGuire visits daughter Meta Read. Ben Stull, recovering from surgery, is home but not yet back at work.
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August Pavlozolli
Michel Pavlozolli
Appennine Mountains
Ben Stull
Des Moines
Y M C A Spirit Expands Across Iowa As Meetings Planned
The Jefferson Bee notes Greene county Y M C A plans evangelistic meetings this winter with a strong Ames connection. E O Atkinson Lenard Paulson Waggoner William McArthur James Whitmore Fred Hanson will lead the student band in Jefferson from Dec 30 to Jan 5 with a concluding men’s gathering.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Iowa State College
The
Jefferson Bee
Greene County
Ames
Jefferson
Ames Y. M. C. A
E. O. Atkinson
Lenard Paulson
Waggoner
William McArthur
James Whitmore
Fred Hanson
College Seeks 150000 for First Class Gymnasium
The college asks the State Legislature for 150000 to build and fit up a modern gymnasium. Supporters argue a dedicated facility will boost athletics and reduce injuries, noting current conditions have limited training and led to better outcomes only with proper training. Jack Watson, the physical trainer, cites no injuries this season as evidence.
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Jack Watson
Local Ames Wedding Unites Cox and Roland Couple
A pretest wedding in Ames was held Tuesday morning at 9 45 attended by immediate family. Miss Leora Cox and Mr Joe Roland were married by Rev H D Williams at the bride’s home. They will live in Sioux City after a breakfast reception and the departure on the 10 o clock train.
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Ames
H. D. Williams
Church of Christ
Leora Cox
City
Joe Roland
Sioux City
John Cox
South Ames
Johnson
Indiana
Narrow escape at Odd Fellows Temple from furnace fire
A pole left in the furnace room ignited as flames rose. Billy Hulett happened by and quickly extinguished the small blaze. His prompt action prevented a potential disaster.
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Odd Fellows Temple
Billy Hulett
Johnny
Oyster Case Thrown Out After Lacking Evidence
Arthur West was arrested for stealing a bucket of oysters at J. W. Adams grocery. At trial before Justice Campbell no concrete proof tied West to the theft, aside from a tobacco plug purchase before the alleged missing oysters. the case was dismissed for want of convicting evidence.
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Ames
Arthur West
J. W. Adams
Campbell
West
One College
Pasley
Nevada Druggists Targeted Over Liquor Sales Case
An information filed last Thursday by local residents accuses Nevada druggists of illegal liquor sales linked to William Reed a blacksmith confined to an inebriate asylum. It alleges beer was sold to a man whose wife was dying and calls for enforcement actions including licenses and penalties. Reed was allowed at his wife’s funeral. The piece argues violators should be out of business or imprisoned.
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D. J. Bunce
M. C. Allen
W. G. Wright
Nevada
Andy McDonald
A. ¥. Graves
William Reed
Reed
Nichols Divorce Petition Filed by Annie Nichols
Mrs Annie Nichols residing with her parents asks the district court clerk for a divorce from Henry P Nichols married in Wyoming Illinois in 1890 after seven years of marriage. She says he deserted her and has not supported her and seeks custody of their daughter Niva.
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Annie Nichols
J. C. Copestake
District Court
Henry P. Nichols
Wyoming
Nichols
Niva
Big Fight In Front Of Moving Picture Show
A street confrontation outside a local theater ends with Guy Bowers knocking out a showman who threw a onion at someone inside. No charges filed. authorities may drop the case. Also notes a ten pound birth at the Will Queal home on Douglass Avenue.
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Moving Picture Show
Guy Bowers
Bowers
Ben
Will Queal
Douglass Ave
Man Sues Over Dog Bite in Ames
J N Shea files suit in district court against George Banks seeking 350 damages for a dog bite on October 28 1907. Shea alleges Banks dog bit his calf while he walked by Banks residence in Ames. Attorney Slattery to appear for plaintiff at January term.
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District Court
J. N. Shea
George Banks
Banks
Geo. Banks
Ames
Shea
Attorney Slattery
Cambridge to Start City Curfew This Week
The town of Cambridge announces a curfew beginning this week for youths and late revelers. Supporters praise the measure as essential for morality, while critics doubt its effectiveness. A vigilant officer will enforce the rule after 8 PM.
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Cambridge
New Masonic Temple Dedicated in Boone Event
The Boone temple dedication featured Governor Cummins as principal speaker with Grand Lodge of Iowa oversight. The memorial building honors the late Frank Champlin who funded it and attracted Ames attendees including L M Bosworth F N Fowler Loyd Rinehart and Cassie Lincoln among others for a pleasant banquet and ceremonies.
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Masonic Temple
Boone
Cummins
Grand Lodge of Iowa
R. M. Hunter
Frank Champlin
Ames
L. M. Bosworth
F. N. Fowler
Loyd Rinehart
Wakefield Transfer Co Wagon Hauls Hot Stove Down Main
A Wakefield Transfer Company wagon was seen on Main Street carrying a stove that emitted heavy smoke, suggesting the stove was exceptionally hot. The sighting implies ongoing shipments not yet listed on the bills.
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Wakefield Transfer Co
Main Street
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Showman
NEW Masonic Temple
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