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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
6
A college street car struck and killed a valuable college cow beyond a small bridge near Squaw Creek, derailing the car and delaying traffic. The cow’s death caused extensive damage and fear among passengers. recovery crews were needed to straighten the wreck, and a cow catcher might have prevented the tragedy.
The board of trustees met in adjourned session to finish work begun last week. The brief item notes ongoing discussions and next steps for campus projects and governance.
Last week the building committee was authorized to consider securing plans for the library gymnasium veterinary and women's buildings. Legislation requires the women's building addition and the engineering laboratory funded from mill tax. Salary increases are approved for several extension staff and a new committee is named for the veterinary department. The old college hospital may become a faculty boarding club, but no action taken. New Agricultural hall expected ready by January 1 1909.
Real estate item noting a seven room house for sale located within eight blocks northwest of the post office. Inquiries directed to 718 Clark Ave. tf
A home remedy claim suggests sprained ankles recover in less than a week with Cham berlain's Liniment. It touts prompt relief for sprains bruises strains and rheumatic pain and notes availability from J E B Cagwin.
Local society notes detail meetings for the Ellsworth Corps G A R the Cemetery Association the Foreign Missionary Society M E church and numerous clubs. Also reported are student Miss Jennie Fedson’s post office position and a Paris debut by Flora Wilson daughter of James Wilson. A Des Moines conference address by Mrs Anna Elder highlights Boaz Alabama work.
J C Benson of Sterling Kansas demonstrated his Benson seed cleaner and grain separator at the Spring machine shop in Ames urging local business leaders to establish a factory here. He cites past missed factory opportunities and notes the device is produced in Sterling and Hicksville.
Milo Manning was summoned to Battle Creek Iowa at four o clock Tuesday morning by ailing mother. Shortly after his arrival she passed away. The funeral will probably be held today and Mr Manning will return as soon as possible.
A brief notice asks readers with an old Times issue dated May 21 1908 to send it to the office. The request specifies a need for three copies and promises appreciation.
Charles Beardshear, youngest son of Mrs. Josephine Beardshear, was recommended to the Naval Academy at Annapolis by Congressman Hull. He leaves Saturday for Annapolis to undergo examinations and will remain if successful.
Mr W E Shannon and Miss Jennie Raff were married in Nevada on Monday afternoon June 1 and returned to Ames the same evening. They will reside in the Raff property in the Third Ward. The Times offers congratulations.
Pupils who did not receive their school cards can collect them this week by visiting the home of Superintendent King.
A 25 voice church chorus is organized with Mrs A B Maxwell as leader. A quartet will sing at the morning service and the chorus will provide music for the evening service.
Miss Ruth Watts leaves for Minnesota to do Thompson Seton Indian camp work under the Redpath Bureau. Her ten week engagement places her in the middle west with an initial assignment at Winona Minnesota.
Mrs. Mabel Clark runs a well organized kindergarten and can admit several more pupils. There are six weeks left in the term and enrollments can begin next Monday. For inquiries contact via Mr Henry Wilson at phone 214.
Miss Sadie Jacobs of the English department who resigned due to ill health at the end of April has been taken to Colorado for treatment. Reports since her departure show encouraging improvement.
Marion Rebekah lodge votes set for tomorrow evening June 12 to elect local officers and delegates to the grand lodge and elect grand lodge officers. All past noble grands urged to attend. Refreshments served. State meeting scheduled in Marshall town in October.
Miss Emma Leonard of the college library resigns at term end to begin settlement work in Greenville C. with the school for poor white children of cotton factory operators. Miss Ethel McKinley J. S. CG. 05 and a Chicago University graduate will join, sharing a house and focusing on sewing, cooking and practical instruction.
Absent hostess Dr Margaret Jones the Nonpareil club met yesterday in the city park and ended with a picnic supper. The item notes Spanish American topics as part of the gathering.
Two about nine year old horses missing or stolen claimed by F. W. Brokaw, Mut. One is dark chestnut sorrel weighing about 1200 pounds, the other a black mare with a star on the forehead. Contact 1404.
Early reports show Congressman Hull still in the lead as county boards of supervisors count ballots across the region. Final results awaited from several counties as the tally continues through the night.
Gold watch chain with oblong links and gold bands missing from 319 State street area near the post office. Finder should leave it at the post office to receive a reward. Owner M. W. Rich?
Six room house for rent. Inquire at 497 Mutual for details and availability.
A mother recalls her son Jack, newly promoted to first lieutenant in the navy. He sends a box of navel oranges from Florida with a note praising them. The mother jokes about his spelling errors and grandly calls him the best sailor and officer. The anecdote is attributed to the New York Press.
A philosophical exchange contrasts wealth as a measure of a man with community value to him. The Washington Star cites Dustin Stax debating what truly gauges a person’s worth to society and vice versa.
A husband voices concern not about fatal danger but about the risk of being rescued alive, joking that the jaws of life could pose a greater threat than death itself. The remark highlights a wary humorous take on emergency rescue tools.
The Ames churches report Bible school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m led by Pastor C H Willems with a 7 p m C B. At 8 p m Bible School members present a missionary exercise titled The Cross and The Crown with an offering for missions.
Rev. Paulsrud, Pastor, leads both morning and evening worship at the Lutheran church.
Mrs Abbie Snell Burnell will impersonate a high caste Hindu woman in the morning. The occasion is a rare privilege and highlights her unusual abilities. The pastor will deliver a sermon in the evening.
Jay Williams returns home after Iowa and Illinois trip for Iowa Homestead work. Mrs J G Hummel recovering in Des Moines hospital will soon return to Ames. G A R encampment attendees include C E Haverly Hi Hollingsworth Fred Tilden and A H Buck at Cedar Rapids. Mono Club hosted Italian orchestra for a fiddlefest. Jesse Bennett welcomes a nine pound boy. A spectacle case with gold nose glasses found at Onondaga and Hoggatt. claim at office. Mrs R M Hunter dies at 6pm Tuesday. funeral today. Alec Black visits. trouble with alcohol and street fight. Dr Harriman in Hampton shows improvement. Geo Underwood moves old A&C coal depot to Crawford street site for residence. Earl Smith to take navy midshipman exam at Annapolis but declines due to appointment uncertainty.
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