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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
5
Community calendar items detail meetings for the M E Missionary Society Laura Chapter No 115 O F E S and various ladies aid and civic groups. Social events include picnics dances anniversaries birthday celebrations and a pupil recital with church and college affiliations noted.
Last night at the bride’s father Ole Bauge home on Clark street the marriage of Nettie May Bange to Riley W Rich ie of Allerton Wayne county Iowa was performed by Rev Andrew M Shea using the ring service. The couple left for their new home in Allerton after a three course luncheon and warm congratulations from relatives friends and the Bachelor Maids.
Clinton resident Will Sisson visits Ames while Mrs. Adams tour Des Moines. A broad list of residents and visitors travel to and from Ames including bankers, professors, students, and family visits to and from Clinton Des Moines Tipton Vancouver Ithaca Hampton St. Louis and other places with multiple journeys and gatherings noted.
The Demand for Watches never diminishes as modern design and standard makes appeal to buyers. The current stock is notable for splendid and reliable timepieces suitable for everyday use.
A sales pitch urges readers to purchase from the jewelry line now, describing it as the right time and place for deals. The note emphasizes unusual values and shopping urgency to attract buyers.
John R. Keating jeweler notes Frank Rogers returned from the Black Hills. Mrs. Henry Kaynor and family visit Dr. Kaynor in Ames. Clyde Goldsberry visits before business in Jefferson. Dan Smith heads to Boone for John Robinson show. Ernest Pitser returns from the West Coast. Dr Proctor Dan Rob McCarthy and Rus Read depart for Cody Huntly Yellowstone for land drawing and pennant work.
The week’s sports notes report practice shoot between five and six p m at the club grounds. Gun club boys held a shoot last night east of the city with no high scores. Local kid ball teams in town and Nevada have played several games this week and lost track of scores. An exciting game occurred in Willow Park near Ames last Sunday.
In a sweltering afternoon game Frogholler defeated Union Grove 13 to 11. Heat and lack of shade made play tough at the park as Yankee Brown moved from St. Louis to the Philadelphia Nationals. He quickly thrived, winning his first game with the Quakers after the trade.
A concise notice of a community band concert scheduled for Friday evening at the corner of Main Street. Residents are invited to attend and enjoy music in a local neighborhood setting.
The Vulgar One from Cornhill Magazine recounts an Englishwoman of high status lamenting the death of a rich yet ill bred neighbor who aided her country. She notes his vulgarity but calls him dear and hopeful to meet in heaven.
A New York pastor read a hymn stanza about seeing the Lord and was stricken with paralysis, dying seconds later. The same stanza, read 33 years earlier in the same pulpit, preceded another pastor’s sudden death. The item from Scrap Book notes the eerie coincidence.
A humorous exchange quotes a carefree youth asking why he is posted at his large club. He replies the club is swell and anonymous membership keeps him from being known, illustrating a lighthearted view of social clubs and visibility.
A brief humorous exchange notes pessimism and optimism with a quip about finding a silver lining in every cloud, suggesting cheerful outlooks can counter dreary moods. The Detroit Free Press snippet captures a playful dialogue on staying positive.
Readable casual note inviting an early arrival to hear a band concert at the bank corner on Friday night. Mentions College Inn as a top spot in the city to enjoy a cool drink or ice cream. Encourages trying it.
Ames Bible school opens at 9 45 a m led by J E Arnold superintendent. Aim to reach 200 attendees and near ten dollar offering. Pastor preaches 11 a m and 8 p m on A Lost Christ and A Rediscovered Christ. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m.
Morning prayer and sermon scheduled for 11 a.m. on Sunday followed by Sunday school before the service.
Regular services announced with W J Minchin preaching in the morning and Rev George B Deakin preaching in the evening. The note outlines a Sunday worship schedule from the Congregational church.
J. W. Stiverson is pastor. Sunday school at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 by Rev Tetcheler of Nevada. Junior Union at 2 30 p m Senior Union at 7 p m Preaching by the pastor at 8 p m Services at Evergreen at 3 p m.
A free band concert is scheduled for Friday evening at the bank corner. The event invites local residents to enjoy live music in the public space with no admission charge.
Announced wedding of Miss Vera Valeria Prime of Ames to Mr. Albert Ahlff, now station agent at Alleman on the interurban line. The ceremony occurred last Saturday in Des Moines with a short stay in the capital before returning to Alleman where he resumes duties.
Colic and diarrhoea pain relief offered by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Judisch Bros.
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