Prof. Richard C. Barrett Dies After Illness at Des Moines
Prof. Richard C. Barrett, longtime civics chair at Iowa State College since 1904, died March 3 at 4 15 p m in Des Moines Methodist Hospital after a two week period of severe illness. He endured a head infection and mastoid operation and leaving a wife and daughter, with funeral to be held locally and interment in the college cemetery.
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Richard C. Barrett
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Barrett
Iowa State College
College
Anchored at Last In Memory of Richard C Barrett
A memorial poem narrates the passing of Richard C Barrett, likening life to a ship sailing from the harbor toward eternity. It recalls storms faced with courage and a steadfast pilot-soul guiding through the Great Gray Sea.
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Golden West
Lillian Barker Beetle
Ongoing Town Notes and Local Updates
A compilation of brief local items covers road conditions and recent moves. Mentions Rev Nealy in Illinois, E F McDonald visiting Ames, John Worley as Woodman deputy, Lt T B Jones selling farm land at 140 per acre, E J Hougland in Ames, Miss Angie McDaniel under care, R S Dickinson in Rochester for treatment, and Miller Abrahamson at work on his farm. Also notes Hannah Musland moving stock to Schmidt store and garden truck offers from E W Liddle. Local calls urge egg and poultry sales, seed corn preparation, and oats readiness with an emphasis on proactive farming and street conduct.
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John Worley
Mackey
T. B. Jones
E. J. Hougland
Ames
Angie McDaniel
R. S .Dickinson
Rochester
Minn
Miller Abrahamson
John Wesley
Zenor
Hannah Musland
Schmidt
E. W. Liddle
South Street
Russ Read Injured in Street Car Incident
Word reached friends that Russ Read sustained a shoulder injury in a street car accident about two weeks ago in Los Angeles California. He remained home for several days and is now at the Oakland residence of his sister Mrs J B Cone and is reported to be all right.
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Russ Read
Los Angeles
Cal
J. B. Cone
Oakland
All Right
Return of Oscar Grulke From Atlantic Job Change
Oscar Grulke former prescription clerk at Judish pharmacy has returned to Atlantic Iowa after resigning Sunday to accept a position in a drug store there.
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Atlantic
Oscar Grulke
Iowa
Ames Churches Unite for Sunday Services and Events
The United Brethren Church led by Warner Johnson invites participation in Sunday school at 10:00 and sermon at 11:00 on Faith. Youth groups meet at 6:30 followed by officer installations and a 7:30 sermon on Gods Message to the World. Special singing planned at all services.
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United Brethren Church
Warner Johnson
Congregational Church Service With Communion Returns Pastor Minchin
William J. Minchin resumes pulpit duties after a month’s absence. Morning service includes a short sermon reception of members and communion. Evening service features a popular nature address titled The Pig that was Washed and welcomes visitors and friends.
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Congregational Church
William J. Minchin
Minchin
Interpretative Power of Love and The Greatness of the Plodder
Walter I. Fowle, pastor at Baptist Church, will preach morning on Interpretative Power of Love and evening on The Greatness of the Plodder. The services reflect a focus on personal faith and steady effort.
Church Services Announcement With Open Invitations
The Church of Christ presents Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with Pastor J. T. Houser. sermons at 11:00 a.m. on The Master's Prayer and 7:30 p.m. on Revelation or Evolution Which. Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
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Church OF Christ
J. T. Houser
Horneman Accepts Chicago Dairy Post With Blue Valley Co
Herman Horneman who led extension work in the Iowa State college dairy department has accepted a position with Blue Valley Creamery in Chicago. He will move in two weeks to take charge of the procurement department. Horneman is described as a practical dairyman well suited for the new role.
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Herman Horneman
Iowa State College
Blue Valley Creamery Co
Chicago
Horneman
Passing of Mrs Gamrath at Kellogg Avenue
Mrs Sarah Gamrath wife of Mr L Gamrath died at home on Kellogg Avenue Wednesday at 12 30 p m age 48 years 11 months 9 days after long stomach cancer. Funeral will be Friday March 5 at 2 00 p m from the residence.
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Sarah Gamrath
L. Gamrath
Kellogg Avenue
Piano tuner Byron E Brown to visit Ames after March
Sioux City based piano tuner Byron E Brown will be in Ames for a few days after March 1. Appointments are to be left at King Printing Co office or by calling 27 Mutual.
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Byron E. Brown
Sioux City
Ames
King Printing Co
Mutual
Stray notice of red and white horned cow found near Ames
A red and white horned cow was taken up at Geo. Buck farm on R. A. 1 south of Ames. The owner may recover by proving property and paying costs. 43-3
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Geo. Buck Farm
Ames
Various Club Meetings and Social Events Gather in Ellsworth
Community groups including the Cemetery Association and Foreign Missionary Society hold regular meetings at member homes or halls. Recitals, receptions, teas, and social evenings involve Laura Chapter, Marion Rebekah Lodge, Missionary and Ladies Aid societies, Unity club, Nonpareil club, Royal Neighbors, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Y Beta gatherings. A surprise for Bert Allen and a bread-and-fund supper for a drinking fountain project are noted, with several notices about posthumous invitations and rescheduled events.
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Ellsworth Corps
G. A. KR
The
Cemetery Association
Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. EK. Churen
Laura
O. KE
Masonic Hall
P. EB. O
Marion Rebekah Lodge No. 108
Lt. O. O. F. Hall
Society of the Baptist Church
Aid Society of the Congregational Church
the Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Priscilla Club
Royal Neighbors of America
Red Men's Hall
Sun Dial
Daughters of the American Revolution
Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
Priscilla Club Meeting Led by Mrs McMurray Committee
The Priscilla club met yesterday with Mrs McMurray overseeing the program. Committee members were Mes dames Beardshear and Hibbard guiding the sessions.
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Priscilla Club
Epworth League Social Delayed After Professors Death
The Epworth League social planned for Thursday night is postponed indefinitely due to the death of Prof. R C Barret.
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Epworth League
R. C. Barrett
Mrs Conaway to Toast at Des Moines Press Banquet
Mrs F R Conaway of Ames will act as toast mistress at the annual banquet of the Woman's Press club of Des Moines next Monday evening March 8 at the Chamberlain hotel.
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F. R. Conaway
Ames
Woman's Press Club of
Des Moines
Chamberlain Hotel
Ladies Cemetery Association Meeting Scheduled
The ladies Cemetery association will meet tomorrow March 5 at 3 o'clock with Miss Emeline Chamberlain for its annual meeting to elect officers and a good attendance is urged.
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Ladies Cemetery Association
Emeline Chamberlain
Public pupils recital at the college chapel on March 11
A public pupils recital will be held in the college chapel on March 11 with all departments of the conservatory taking part. Vocal, violin and piano numbers are planned and the event welcomes everyone to attend.
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Conservatory
P. E. O. Society Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
The P. E. O. Society meeting with Mrs Curtiss for its annual officer election was postponed due to the illness of Prof Barrett. Mrs Barrett serves as president of the club.
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Curtiss
Barrett
Shower Honors Miss Tallman At Clark Home
A miscellaneous shower was given Monday evening to Miss Carrie Tallman at Miss Fae Clark home by Miss Clark and Miss Florence Willey of the Y Beta girls. Many dainty and useful gifts were received by Miss Tallman.
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Carrie Tallman
Fae Clark
Miss Clark
Florence Willey
Y Beta Girls
Miss Tallman
Anthem Program at Congregational Church Next Sunday
Special music features two anthems at morning and evening services led by Harry Hale Pike and Schultz. A duet titled I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say will be performed by Mrs Maxwell and Mrs Judisch with Campani.
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Congregational Church
Harry Hale Pike
Schultz
Campani
Jesus
Sun Dial Chapter D. A. R. Meets With Mrs Willey
The D A R chapter met Monday evening with Mrs F W Willey. The paper on Iowa History by Mrs Knapp was not given due to circumstances. only a business session was held. The next meeting is set for April 5 with Miss Win Tilden and several features planned.
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Sun Dial
F. W. Willey
Knapp
Iowa
Library board sets public opening and chairs for auditorium
The library board held its regular meeting Tuesday evening and agreed to a public opening for inspection of all rooms. A committee was named to report later and 100 chairs were approved for the auditorium with a 50 cent day rate or $1 evening fee to cover janitor costs. A committee on rest room was appointed.
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Library Board
Fair store girls host prenuptial courtesy for Miss Tallman
Sunday evening at the home of Miss Iris Hunter on Lincoln Ave a prenuptial courtesy for Miss Carrie Tallman was tendered by Fair store girls. A six o'clock dinner was served and about twenty five pieces of Haviland china were presented as souvenirs to the bride to be.
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Nina Nichols
Y Beta
Carrie Tallman
Robert Fenlon
Clinton
Fair Store
Iris Hunter
Lincoln Ave
Miss Tallman
Birthday club bids farewell to M McCarthy family
The Grant township Birthday club met last Tuesday at John Taylor's home to honor the M McCarthy family who departed this week for Laurens. Mrs. McCarthy received a silver meat fork souvenir from the group. The club notes the loss of an active and highly esteemed member.
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Birthday Club
Grant Township
John Taylor
M. McCarthy
Laurens
Sunday School Guests Entertain High School Boys
Mrs. C. F. Curtiss welcomed the M. E. church Sunday school class and their teacher Prof. R. W. Getchell and wife last Friday evening February 19 at the Farm House. The hosts led progressive games refreshments and music and the guests were reluctant to leave the hospitable home.
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Knights of the Triangle
H. A. Ringgenberg
Shea
C. F. Curtiss
M. E. Church
R. W. Getchell
Gypsy Queen Operetta Delights Community at Church
A crowded audience attended the Thursday church operetta Gypsy Queen presented by the Philathea class of the Sunday school. Mrs Nickerson and Messrs Culp and Ashby assisted in drilling the singers. receipts totaled 56 dollars with Mrs Margaret Leland directing the entertainment.
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Christian Church
Nickerson
Culp
Ashby
Margaret Leland
Nonpareil Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Nonpareil club held its annual meeting at Mrs. Leland's home yesterday. Officers elected include President Mrs Margaret Leland First Vice President Mrs Gertrude Read Second Vice President Mrs Pearl Little Treasurer Mrs Emma Williams Secretary Mrs Jennie Semmons Press Correspondent Mrs Dora Maxwell Auditor Mrs Ella Boyd Delegates to the biennial Davenport convention were Mrs Semmons and Mrs Williams.
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Leland
Margaret Leland
Gertrude Read
Pearl Little
Emma Williams
Jennie Semmons
Dora Maxwell
Ella Boyd
Semmons
Williams
Davenport
Civic improvement society meeting pursues community projects
West Ames residents fill Mono club rooms for a Civic improvement society gathering. Dues totaling about $40 go toward the drinking fountain fund as canvassing continues. Mrs Morse of the Children's Auxiliary outlines upcoming work for children. Rest room furniture funds remain unfinished.
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Civic Improvement Society
Mono Club
West Ames
Morse
Children’s Auxiliary
Stahlman and Corkins Wed in Ames Community
Mr. J. B. Stahlman a prominent farmer south of Ames married Miss Bella Corkins last Sunday evening at the U. B. parsonage by Rev. Warner Johnson. The Times extends congratulations.
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J. B. Stahlman
Ames
Bella Corkins
U. B
Warner Johnson
Cuban professor commends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Prof H A Howell of Havana Cuba recalls his mother using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. A sick baby on February 3rd received the remedy and showed prompt relief recovering fully days later. Howell states the medicine saved the child’s life. Sold by J E Cagwin.
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Chamberlain
Prof
H. A. Howell
Howell
Havana
Cuba
J. E. Cagwin
Helen Huffman Obituary Aged 15 Near College
Helen Irene Huffman daughter of Mr Huffman living south and west of the college died at her parents home Friday February 26 aged 15 years 6 months 22 days from appendicitis. She was a devout Christian and will be remembered for her faith and cheerful life. Brother Houser preached the funeral sermon at the house Sunday afternoon. A girls quartette from the Christian church sang.
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Helen Irene Huffman
Huffman
Helen
Heaven
Brother Houser
Danforth's Ice Cream Factory Introduces Sweet Cream Milk
The Danforth dairy announces new sweet cream and milk offerings at its ice cream production facility. Local workers report improved quality and richer textures in recent batches.
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Danforth’s Ice Cream Factory
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy Praised for Croup Cure
Harry Wilson of Waynetown Indiana says the remedy is unequaled for croup and should be given at the first sign of a croupy cough to prevent an attack. It is used in thousands of homes and sold by J E Cagwin.
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Chamberlain
Harry Wilson
Waynetown
Ind
J. E. Cagwin
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Gilbert
Rev. Nealy
Illinois
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Arizona
Redlands
Fresno
Frank
Spence
Ames, Icwa
Gamrath
Allegretti’s Chocolates
Cagwin’s
Kappa Delta
Stanton
Hultz
College Chapel
F. Lionel
Syracuse
N. Y
Queen Esther Circle
Grace Delight Hoover
Morris van Auken
Ladies Aid Society of the
Bert Allen
Bert
Epworth League Room
Mesdames McDonald
Cagwin
N. H. Griffith
Black
Jeffs
Stahlman-Corkins
Havana, Cuba
Citis
Thomas
Curtis
Ella Wilcox
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