Ames Area News Briefs From The Times
Local notes report Mrs. Mary Tripp gravely ill at a neighbor’s home. Dr Harriman attends a belladonna case. J. F. Berver & Son advertise a stock and farm implements auction on February 5. Harve Davis to marry Joyce of Boone. Warner Comedy Co brings a full cast to town for a week, a busy scene at the theater. City caucus plans and ward lists listed for upcoming election. Blaine Spence Co ships Watson stock to Des Moines. Masonic and Eastern Star banquet at the Masonic hall features remarks on Masonry and organization.
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J. F. Berver & Son
Ames
Lo’elock
North Dakota
Blaine Spence
Masonic
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Odd Fellows Hall
M. K. Smith
Bro. Everly
Lincoln
J. L. Budd
Cuba
L. G. Hardin
R. F. Hodson
Culbertson
Jennie Beyer
del Maxwell
Representatve
Dora Mamilton
Mintta Tilpeen
Des Moines
Carps
Eph Ball
Josie Keliner
the Times
Tax Good Templars
Elliott’s Hall
Marrikep
G. G. Miller
Aves
N. I. Hughes
Tur Ties
Local notes from Ames and vicinity span visits and events
Webster City business and Boone visits mix with stories from Ames. Reunions, marriages, and social calls populate the column. Residents including Laura Whalen, Misses Floyd, and Mrs. Bradley are noted alongside council sessions, party plans, and farm advertisements. An Ames college funding update outlines water works and shop needs.
Sad accident injures six year old near motor depot
A six year old boy, David Allen, was crushed by a backing motor near the depot. Surgeons amputated his right leg below the knee. The incident warns parents to keep children away from motor tracks and highlights ongoing local debate over Ames electric light franchise plans.
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David Allen
Wm. Allen
Richmond
Harriman
Furs buyers and local notices from Des Moines and Story County
Community ads list fur buyers paying cash, farm for sale with eight rooms and outbuildings, a second hand cook stove offer, hay and straw for sale, a Dorcas Society meeting notice, and an Iowa court room upgrade description. The Republican State Central Committee met in Des Moines to set the state convention date March 11 with Congressman Dolliver as temporary chairman. The court room received electric light fixtures, improved seating, and steam heat.
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England
Military School of
Lincoln
Electric Light Company
Bradley
Council
the Times
Ames
Times
Republican State Central Committee
Des Moines
St. Louis
Dolliver
Tenth District
Story County
Iowa
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M'Scelan
Mary Tripp
Eastwood
Gro. Baker
Chicago
Shiloh
Judith Loos
Willis Keltner
Harve Davis
Sheldon’s
Joyce
Boone
Harve
Dr. Harriman
Ontario
Albert
Morris
Frank
Tur Warner Comedy Co
Warner
M. Hemstree
G. Hardin
Jas. Hutchison
Herman Knapp
A. J. Hawkey
Webster City
Nate Tedrow
Mr. Warren
Oflinois
H. R. Boyd
Story City
Masonic Star
Laura Whalen
Illinois
Bigelow & Smith's
Bert McLain
Bet
Express Company
Fleasy Wichi
Lucy Beyer
Miss Flosse
Fred Bvadier
Babe Fleier
Thomas Porch
Tom
Traer Junction
Elwood "Urnes
Richland Township
C. .C. Miracle
Capitol
Ellow
Wesley Sexton
Alabama
Jersey
Perkins & Hloeearyr
Opera House
Des Moines Union Orchestra
Evlyn Compton
Tux Des Moines
The
Marshal Times
State Agricultural College
Perrin
Hauger
Nolan
G. Hamilton
Furs
Ifilmood Gro
Lonesport
Karl
Judish Bros
Soper’s
Kelley
Sara Fince
Davis Hardware Store
Dorcas Society
J. B. Exi.fort
Gaston
DR. Cramslns
King OF
Pain
L. M. Bosworth
Judisch Bros
D. D. Bales
E. H. Graves
Gilbert
Ruwimse
Vvizivvoe
Pharméc
Adams Bros
Au & CO
Cail
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