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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1908

Page

4

Fifth Missionary Conference Opens in Des Moines

The fifth annual conference of the Fifth Missionary department of the Protestant Episcopal Church will convene at St. Paul’s Church Des Moines from January 16 to 29. Attendees include bishops from Colorado Minnesota Montana Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Iowa and guests Bishop Brent and Dr Loyd with delegates from each district and women's auxiliary.

Fifth Missionary Department The Protestant Episcopal Church St. Paul's Church Des Moines Colorado Minnesota Montana Nebraska North and South Dakota Wyoming Iowa Charles Sanford Olmstead Bish Edsall Brewer Williams Mann N. D Bishare Johnson S. D Theishop Brent Theilippine Islands Loyd Board of Missions Stt. Paul's Church Women's Auxiliary

Chiefs Ate Dog at Onondaga Tribe Installation

The Onondaga tribe of the Redmen of America held a public installation and smoker for fifty guests. The Cramblitt orchestra played as a raw dog feast drew praise and a dog shortage next day. Officers elected included Glen Fultz as Prophet and Len Queal as Sachem along with other posts.

Onondaga Tribe Redmen of Len Queal

Church Election Names New Elders Trustees and Deacons

The Christian church held its annual election after a six o clock supper. Elected officers include J J Grove elder C A Duntz trustee and deacons J A Arrasmith E Horton C J Brown Jesse Bennett and J C Hearn with Mesdams Laura Wilkinson Emma Hauser Susie Layman Elizabeth Scott and Nannie Easterly deaconesses. It also revealed that Frank Swafford formerly of Nevada secretly married Mollie Arnold of Marshalltown last August.

The Christian Church J. J. Grove C. A. Duntz Messrs J. A. Arrasmith E. Horton C. J. Brown Jesse Bennett J. C. Hearn Mesdams Laura Wilkinson Emma Hauser Susie Layman Elizabeth Scott Nannie Easterly Frank Swafford Nevada Mollie Arnold Marshalltown

Dague Thompson Report Sparks City Search and Theories

A sensational notice reports Dague Thompson, a Bell Telephone collector from Ames, missing after a note hinted at suicide. Police searched the city while friends doubt self harm, suggesting a bluff to flee with possible money discrepancies and gambling losses.

Dague Thompson Register R. D. Thompson Bell Telephone Company Thompson Myers Missouri A. P. Fair Ames Telephone Company Fair Dague Mr. Thompson

Social and club notices fill town page events

Miss Minnie Perkins entertained the Bachelor Maids. Priscilla club to meet with Mrs Knapp. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting January 14 at 2 30 at Mrs J E Cagwin’s home. Library board met. new steel stacks added. I S C Alumni banquet in Des Moines named officers and speakers. Marriages and social events include Grace Padmore and Dr Leroy Ward Lewis. Local notices report illnesses, dances, sales, and business changes.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church J. E. Cagwin

Short Course Nears Close at State College

The Iowa State College short course continued on New Year’s Day with strong attendance. Animal husbandry lectures by Professors Kennedy and McLean covered Aberdeen Angus cattle and old stock types. The corn growers association held sessions, judged the prize coin, and awarded many prizes. Courses focused on heavy draft horses, beef cattle, market sheep, and hogs.

Iowa State College Kennedy McLean Corn Grower’s Association

Masquerade Skate Planned After Popular First Night

Manager Cole of the skating rink announced another masquerade skate for Tuesday evening January 13. The prior event drew strong crowds and organizers expect even greater interest and success this time.

Cole

Lost pin with inscription I. G. C. ’79 reported

A college pin engraved I. G. C. ’79 is missing. Return to Mrs. Jennie McElyea Beyer for a reward.

Jennie McElyea Beyer

John Rex farm sale at Ames auction January 16 1908

At the John Rex farm five miles northeast of Ames on Thursday January 16 1908 at 1 p m. Four head of horses include a span of black mares in foal and a span of dark gray mares with colts one foal. Thirty five head of cattle consisting of cows and calves two year olds and yearlings. Sows noted. Terms include one year on notes at 8 percent interest. Sums up to five dollars cash. Two percent discount for cash on time sales. Auctioneer BE Posegate with B J Shelden as clerk James F Carr listed.

John Rex Ames BE. F. Posegate B. J. Shelden

Health Coffee Imitation Brings Quick, Realistic Brew

Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin introduces Health Coffee Imitation made from toasted cereals with malt and nuts. It promises a minute preparation and tastes like real coffee, fooling experts who drink it unknowingly. Joel E. Cagwin endorses the product.

Notice to Patrons on Cash Basis Purchases

Owing to the stringency of the Money Market we cannot sell goods for longer than 50 days' time. Do not extension of time for it cannot be given. Thanking you for past patronage and asking a continuance of the same on a CASH BASIS.

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Hawkeye Semmons Dry Goods Store Protestant Episcopal Church Missionary Conference St. Paul's Middle West Thier Sorenson & Gamrath William Galloway William Galloway Company Fifth Ave Watertoo Minnie Perkins Priscilla Club P. ER. O Alice Dynes Relief Corps Edgar C. Corry C. B. van Slyke Paul W. L. Ryan A. B. Storms Angus A. McLaughlin A. A. Quint Marston Sons of the American Revolution George Washington Daughters of the Revolution Sun Dial Rowena Edson Stevens Boone Blanche Walters Louisa Walters Mesilla Park N. M Miss Walters Urbana, Ill Messila Park Agricultural School of New J .J. Vernon New Mexico School Miss Padmore Marshalltown Times- Republican Grace Padmore Leroy Lewis Helen 8 Oda Closson Kansas City Aylward Ruth Balch Edna and Maud Swingley Marie Shore Esther Jessie Hole Albion Lewis State University of Iowa Shenandoah LeMars Sioux City Omaha EB. J. Cable Cedar Falls F. J. Rice Dora Maud Nettie Rice Winifred Mary Tilden Mises Mary Loughran Daisy Brown Jennie Fedson Matsy Schreiner Lew Queal Gilbert J. F. Tilden Odd Fellows Building Lew Barnard Cramblitt J. W. Stiverson CC. F. Biluffington Highland Avenue Frank Coulter Kellogg Street Hoggatt Ave Homer W. P. Coon R. H. Eby Hannibal Wakefield North Hollister L. M. Bosworth Wabash Mining and Leasing Co Cripple Creek Colo Clemons Douglass Avenue Doc Hunt Story County Agricultural Association John Priscilla Rocky Mountain Asa Turner Farrar Asa Times Jayne, Loud & Co Loud Undertaking Business James F. Carr Verti Fee Press World Almanac Benjamin Franklin Press Publishing Company Pulitzer Building Saigon Jamaica TONE de Tone Brothers
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