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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
9
Chris Olson of Story City was killed instantly when struck by a southbound passenger train at an open crossing in Boone after attending the circus. The collision fractured his skull and destroyed the buggy and horse. A coroner s jury exonerated the railroad. Olson, about 35 and a single son, was the sole support of his widowed mother.
County Attorney Hadley seized two barrels of beer at the Northwestern depot in Nevada not consigned to a county resident. Shipped to Sam Kee the beer sparked a court hearing in Nevada, neither the farmer nor Sam Kee appeared to defend the property. The beer was hauled to Mundian Creek, bottles broken and the contents spilled. The case raises questions about possible offenses by presiding officers and the identity of Sam Kee.
John Wakefield, a farmer three miles north of Ames, was struck by a pulley that shattered his skull when the rope of a hay fork broke loose in the barn. He remained unconscious briefly, with physicians removing bone splinters and hoping for recovery due to his strong constitution.
On Wednesday evening the Ames residents travel to Nevada for a band concert and free street screenings. The piece notes that the true spectacle on the streets is the fashionably observed moving picture hats.
Miss Helen Donovan resigns after three years as associate professor of domestic economy at the college. She will continue studies at Columbia University Teachers College for the coming year focusing on advanced work.
The Juniors of the U B church will serve ice cream and cake on the church lawn Thursday evening. Proceeds support church activities.
Jennie Illingworth known as Mrs Geo Posegate sued John Ashdown in Justice Thompson’s court to recover $41 less a 6.50 paid for services as a cook at his restaurant. The jury found in her favor for 34.50, the amount due. Atty Pasley represented the plaintiff.
Karl Belt contemplates building a cottage on a lot north of the Marion Cupps cottages at the Duff Ave and College corner after purchasing the property.
Mr and Mrs Harry Newhard will relocate to the Hultz cottage on Kelloge Avenue and take up residence on the first of August.
Miss Grace Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Williams of this city married Mr Harley S Baird of Prairie City in the new church the first ceremony there Rev Andrew M Shea officiated Floyd L Williams best man and Miss Teil M Shearer Prairie City bridesmaid The couple begin life together amid strong support and bright prospects from friends.
A group of gypsies camped near Ames and unhitched horses in Burt Kooser’s corn field. The next morning Mrs. Kooser reported damage to the corn, prompting the marshal to dispatch officers with a patrol wagon to round up the group.
Marshal Thompson and deputy Carl Anderson arrest a roving gypsy band led by A L Potter aiding their return to main street. The group clashes over damages from a corn field conversion, paying a small sum after securing a horse, while gypsy women target locals for coins and Jerry Sexton loses his quarter to a handkerchief trick, ending with only knots remaining.
The Ames Chautauqua announces ticket sales with prices for adults and children. Adults non-transferable cost $2.00, with early-bird discounts before August. Children 8-15 have separate rates for single admissions and all-day passes, with special numbers priced differently.
The Philadelphia Nationals trade pitcher Yank Brown and two others to the Boston Americans for two players. Brown, a former Iowa State College star, rose from the Omaha Western league to the St. Louis Nationals and then Philadelphia, though his form this year has not met expectations. He is regarded as a clean player and can excel when healthy.
A hotel water tank backstory reveals a purse hidden in a clogged toilet pipe. The pocket book held a July 3 check issued by Christ to Hol Miller, then passed to W H Smith and later lost when Smith's pocket was picked. The plumber's find supports a theory the thief dumped the purse in the tank to evade capture.
Veteran rural mail carrier Uncle Henry May tripped on a loose sidewalk board last Friday at about 7 am, dislocating his left shoulder. He received prompt medical attention and remains active and alert, continuing to potter about town despite the injury.
John Sesker of the south county returns earlier than planned from a Fatherland trip aged 83 or 84, after 62 years away. He finds many changes except the mountains and is noted by Norwegian papers as the oldest Norwegian American to revisit his homeland. The Bluelands traveling with him will come back later.
Gene Roll purchased J. J. Ferguson's spotted pony and bought a fine new driving buggy in the same transaction this week.
The fall term of court convenes at Nevada on September 13 with numerous minor cases, many to quiet title. Actions include Lockwood Grain Co versus Conner and wife, Lasseson versus Amlund, Hand versus Mead, Bateman versus Underwood, Wheelock versus Allen, Lafferty versus Sapp, Peck versus Morris, Shugart versus Smith, and Brit Olson and Peter Houge versus Gossard.
Prof B W Crossley returned from Lansing Michigan where he spent time studying legumes. He plans to add legume farming to the Iowa State College farm department in 1910 if a successor to Prof M L Bowman is not found.
A daughter was born Tuesday July 13 to Mr and Mrs Ben Gilder. The baby arrives at the family home and joins the parents. The status is a healthy newborn.
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