Tragic Death: John Wesley Mead Struck by Northwestern Train
John Wesley Mead known as Wes Mead, 56, of Ames and Cole, was killed Saturday evening while walking along Northwestern tracks between Nevada and Cole. He was found Sunday morning with fatal injuries after being struck by an eastbound engine, likely from No. 126 or a wrecking train from Boone. Mead had lived with his brother in Ames and with the Smay family in Cole. his death follows earlier travels through Ames and Cole, with no money found on his body and a possible拾 looted wallet by a passing hob o. He leaves brothers Alva Mead of Clinton, Henry C. Mead of Ames, and Joe Mead of Tama, plus a stepmother and other relatives in Indiana. Funeral arrangements pending near Cole.
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John Wesley Mead
H. C. Mead
Northwestern
Nevada
Cole
Mr. Mead
Ames
Mead
Smay
Henry Mead
Jim Byers
No. 126
LaMoille
Boone
Win. Smay
Smayville
Sherman Township
White
James Byers
Smay House
Mr. White
Ohio
Alva Mead
Clinton
Henry C. Mead
Joe Mead
Bother
Tama
Indiana
From Darkness Ten Light Between Ill Lighted And Well
A fragment notes a contrast between darkness and light within a setting described as ill lighted and well lit. The brief hints at a division or comparison without detailing events or persons.
Resident veterinary surgeon to open Story City office
After June Story City will have a resident veterinary surgeon. A L Born will graduate from Iowa State College medical department and plans to open an office here. Born grew up south of Story City and completed a four year course at the Ames school, also passing a civil service exam for government inspection. Announcement of his office will follow.
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Story City
A. L
Wil
Iowa State College
Mr. Born
Ames School
Born
Story City Herald
Ames
Water Department
Lockwood Grain Co Poultry Feed Promises Superior Quality
The Lockwood Grain Co announces a poultry feed prepared to excel any market option at a moderate price. Prospective patrons are urged to visit the Times office to see the stork ecards, suggesting promotional items or notices.
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Lockwood Grain Co
Times Office
Dr Shoop’s Restorative Earns Noted Doctor Praise
A traditional remedy claim credits Dr Sheep and Dr Shoop with diagnosing weak nerves in the heart stomach and kidneys and promotes Restorative as the treatment. Druggists report rapid popularity as customers test the product and experience benefit. Sold by Cagwin's Drug Store.
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Cagwin's
Notice of Probate Appointment for Charles E Hunt Estate
On June 7 1911 the District Court appointed I M Bosworth administrator of the estate of Charles E Hunt deceased. All debtors must pay the estate and all creditors must present claims legally authenticated for allowance. Dated June 7 1911.
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Charles E. Hunt
Proposed Ames storm sewers plan outlined in city resolution
The City of Ames Iowa passes a proposed resolution to construct storm sewers across multiple streets including 6th Lincoln Grand Kellogg and Douglass Avenues with detailed lengths 15 inch 12 inch and 10 inch pipes, 24 catch basins and several manholes to serve public health and property. The plan specifies trench sections and pipe sizes for each street segment and intersections across Ames.
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Ames
Iowa
6Th Street
Clark & Grand Av? Os
Ave
Th Street
Lincoln Ave
Hodge Avenue
On Grand Avenue
Sth Street
Lth Street
Lincoln Avenue
10Th Street
12Th Street
Block 10
Lots
5Th Street
Kellogs Avenue
Xth Street
Kellogg Avenue
77Th Street
Douglass Avenue
11Th Street
Carroll Avenue
Duff Avenue
17Th Street
7Th Street
Crawford Avenue
Carroll Sth
Tth
8Th Street
City of
Council
Ames Times and Intelligencer
Town
Inch
Grand Ave
5Th St
6Th St
Jth St
Ames undertakes major sewer and water line upgrades
The city of Ames announces plans to extend storm sewer and water mains across Sth street Duff Avenue Carroll Ave and Crawford Ave with numerous pipe sizes catch basins and manholes. Bids due June 26 1911 with 10 percent certified check and performance bond requirements.
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Ames
Iowa
A. B. Maxwell
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Wes Mead
Roland Record
Elizabeth
Clara Twedt
Anna Mae Twedt
Maxwell Tribune
Templeton
Cambridge Leader
Ss. A. Rush
Collins Gazette
Minnie and
Margaret Heintz
D. Cannon
McCalisburg Tribune
Leah Reid
Zearing Advocate
Dc. A. Crane
Armstrong
Mrs. McPhearson
Inger Severeide
Margaret Vallen
Merna Alber
Angie Butler
J. J. Jensen
John M. Johnson
Fred Williams
C.B. Nelson Construction Company
Bert Allen
Mgr
Boone and Ames
Northwestern Ave
2Nd Street
Cc. P
Street C. P
Knapp Street
Knapp
Ridge
West Street
Hyland Ave
Campus Ave
Howard Street
West St
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