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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
5
On and after July 13 1908 the city marshal will seize dogs at large in Ames if the owner lacks license or collar and muzzle per Ordinance No 121. Unclaimed dogs not redeemed within 24 hours shall be killed at the city Marshal's discretion. 11 St Galen Tilden.
Reports from the Iowa Sanitarium say Geo Pitsor is improving nicely and could not be making a better recovery after his recent operation despite rumors to the contrary.
Warren Burton, longtime employee of the Ames pantorium, will depart for Fort Dodge on Monday morning to start a new business venture and pursue opportunities at the Fort Dodge location.
The article notes that Check plans to establish a pantorium and start his own business. It highlights his experience and skill as a workman, arguing there is no reason he cannot achieve success in the venture.
Bible school at 9 45 am followed by pastor led preaching at 11 00 am. Christian Endeavor meets after the union services in the park.
Church announces Sunday services at the Catholic church to be held next morning at 10 o clock. Faithful are invited to attend as part of the weekend observance.
The twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Epperson of Gilbert suffered several burns on her hands while celebrating last Saturday.
A brief ad notes a few more lots south of the campus offered for sale at a low price on installment terms. The seller, W. T. Smith, urges interested buyers to contact him or he will call and see them. The ad states the opportunity will last two weeks.
Community groups meet on various Fridays and Tuesdays across Ellsworth venues from G A R Hall to Masonic and I O O F halls. Families and clubs host holiday picnics at farms and groves, with multiple households noted for summer gatherings and a July 4th celebra tion among locals.
Mrs. Charles Hamilton and Mrs. L. G. Hardin hosted a small informal party on the evening of the 4th. The guests stayed indoors due to the cool air and enjoyed playing 500. Red lemonade and cakes were served as refreshments.
Daniel Boone chapter D A R of Boone will picnic on the college campus tomorrow and be joined by Sun Dial chapter of Ames. Boone will come over in the forenoon and have their picnic dinner here.
In Harriman addition North Ames families gather in the Gunder woods each Fourth of July for an annual picnic. The neighborhood maintains a fixed pleasant area with conveniences for all attendees.
Prof. and Mrs. Knapp entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Barrett and family of Des Moines along with the H. Harris, McIntyre and Proudfoot families of Des Moines. A lawn picnic dinner was spread as hosts and guests mingled and enjoyed the day.
The city library requests a list of editions to complete its files including Harpers Weekly June 20 1908 November 26 1904 St Nicholas April 1808 Worlds Work November 1906 Review of Reviews July 1907 McClure's July 1907 Current Literature July 1907 Century July 1907 Century May 1907 Everybody's July 1907 Independent June 1905 and Scientific American October 12 1907.
The college building housing the post office and book store, long the subject of trustee speculation, will be stripped of its brick veneer and moved about 200 feet north and ten feet west from its current site.
A proposal to push walls out to the roof line on three sides projects extra room for the post office and bookstore, creating space just west of Morrill Hall. The plan aims to utilize the overhanging areas to gain usable floor area.
Miss Gertrude Mereness was called to Sac City Monday after a Sunday night storm wrecked a home where her mother lived. The house was destroyed except for one room. The mother was severely stunned with a forehead cut but expected to recover. The storm’s severity was marked in the region.
Miss Gilberta Luke entertaining guests Miss Dorothy Harriman Miss Loretta Harriman and Helen Haase of Anamosa. Tuesday hay rack ride and picnic followed by a woods outing along Skunk river. Twenty seven youngsters with chaperones enjoyed the day and meals.
The Ames concert band performed in Stratford Iowa on the 4th for a major local celebration and reported they were treated well.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Minert, Sunday July 5, a daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Felix Allison Friday July 3, a son.
Inside a Canton river estuary facility two coolies cut open brown opium balls and extract a black jam while fires smolder and brass pans boil a poppy mixture. The syrup thickens to treacle then is packed into small cans and stamped with government seals.
Humboldt speaks of distress after learning his landlord has sold his house. Mendelssohn, the banker, secretly writes a note and reveals a condition: he now owns the house but allows Humboldt to stay as long as he lives. The tale unfolds as a quiet twist of generosity.
A small Cincinnati boy visits an express company to buy a $10 money order. After learning the 8 cent fee, he offers a nickel and three coins totaling 10.08 dollars, hoping to cover the cost, and the clerk explains the exact amount needed. The anecdote appears in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
A Louisville Courier Journal cartoon caption shows a boy describing a patriot as someone who would rather miss a game than see a ball knocked over defense by the visiting team.
Nevada board of supervisors awarded two bridge contracts. N. M. Stark & Coy. will build a steel and concrete Squaw Creek bridge at Boone street with three 45 foot spans and a 20 foot driveway at a bid of 6485 dollars. The other bridge over Indian Creek is a two thousand dollar project.
Oliphant Patterson Stuckslager born Fayette county Penna December 4 1837 died July 5 1908 at 812 Douglass Ave Ames Iowa. He married Emily Harlan in September 1860 Marion Linn Co Iowa. Four children Nel lie Waterman Alice Stockwell Jessie Martin Harley Stockslager present at service. Civil War veteran 44th Iowa Co G honored by Lincoln and Stanton. He came to Ames 1868 worked as a mechanic and faced Thrombo Phlebitis. Funeral held at 10 am Wednesday by Rev A M Shea, burial in city cemetery.
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who lent aid and sympathy during our bereavement. Special appreciation to the old soldiers and the Ww. 3. Mrs. O. P. Stuckslager and family for their support.
Mrs. Charlotte Christman former Ames resident died suddenly last Saturday night at a Chicago home where she had lived with her daughter Mrs. Harry Bowen and Miss Jessie Chrisman for years. An early county settler who arrived thirty five to forty years ago with husband Henry Chrisman, she helped raise five daughters in the community.
A dialogue hints at differing views on marital unity. One speaker asserts oneness, another questions with disbelief that the spouse still retains individual will. The lines imply tension over personal independence within a union.
A humorous exchange quoted in the Chicago News features Miles and Giles discussing a wife described as queer and her odd habit of using a hammer to drive a tack instead of a hair brush.
The quoted line reflects on grief and memory, contrasting sorrow with happiness through a poetic meditation. It presents a personal reflection rather than a news event or report.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin created Health Coffee a grain based substitute with malt and nuts promising a near real coffee flavor. It requires only a minute to make and is sold by J J Grove.
Mr and Mrs John Hougland announce a son born July 7 1908. Ben Dale returns home improved. Ida May Gibson long an invalid is hospitalized. Roy Shearer plans hospital treatment after closing post cards. Mr Worley to hire another man. Judge Ruth of Chicago dies of heart failure. burial attended by brothers and sister. A Morgan buys C M Abrahamson property moving into Shephards addition near the creamery. Ames Times critiqued local jail and Gilbert court term. event tied to a faulty ordinance and not the jail’s condition.
Not yet located the Times notes a misstatement about an agent locating the government building and corrects to bids due by the 8th. Bids received in Washington include R. McDowell 6000 at Iowa and Duff, H F Jones 7500 at Douglass and Story, W E Harriman 5000 at Burnett and Onondaga, and Trustees of First Baptist 7000 at Kellogg and Story.
Inquire of Mrs. J. L. Nunamaker at 413 Clark Avenue for rooms with light housekeeping.
Local notes report Perry's selling flour vinegar and fruit jars at cut prices while Ames Produce Co lists eggs hens fuyringers roosters and ducks at low cents. Other items include straw porch seats at Perry's and newly erected ornamental lamp posts on Central Building entrances with Bedford stone masonry.
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