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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
3
Local notes detail a Minstrels appearance tonight and spring hats at Sopers. Adams Bros announce Ep Kooser as a new clerk at Sopers and a Saturday opera with 10 and 20 cent admission. Community updates include moves, fencing offers, industry notes, and church and library initiatives in Ames.
A south side social Tuesday evening honored Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Williams on their sixteenth anniversary with about thirty friends. Prizes went to H. M. Morris and Perry Bowers, while Hank Wilkinson and Jim Adams joked about a hook and nutmeg in the event’s refreshments. Prof. Louthan praised the couple and gifts included dishes and a crystal finger bowl and tray from Albert Grove and wife.
Advertisement notes Walker yard stock purchase and brick ready at low price. Mentions H. L. Munn & Son and hotel property for sale or rent at Gilbert with barn. Describes six lots with a good well near the depot, listing Imood E Laker of Ontario Iowa.
The 1896 tax payment list is ready at Story County Bank where residents can settle their taxes. Pay your dues at the bank and ensure timely submission.
Friday at three o'clock the Mothers Meeting will be held in the Baptist church with the topic Obedience. Bible reading by Mrs Bacon. Papers by the Kindergarteners and Mrs Lincoln. Discussion on teaching methods. All mothers Sunday school teachers and interested persons invited. At U B church H E Slattery speaks Sunday morning on Christian Dignity and evening on Who is Responsible for the Character of Young America.
Public notice highlights city and adjoining counties bond and mortgage offers with low rates and optional payments by M Hemstreet Ames Iowa. Local elections announce three school directors next Monday with two women possible on the board Mrs Beyer and Mrs Bigelow may join.
Thurston and Graham with Rev W M Todd of Des Moines will preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning and evening. Conductor Taylor has been ill but aims to resume his Clinton passenger run early next week.
Mini events fill Ames life with concerts sales and socials. Minstrel performances at the opera house and Dorcas Society fundraisers draw crowds while regional firms promote hardware sugar beet prospects and new local businesses. Community notes cover invites and meetings at churches lodges and schools.
A fresh collection of 25 styles in men’s footwear arrives for spring and summer. The line will be available for two to three weeks with in‑store selling or order fulfillment within two to three days. A large assortment invites quick selection.
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