Local Happenings and Society News Roundup
Nevada residents, Des Moines visits, and campus events fill the week. Notables include Prof. Marshall in Des Moines on business, Prof. Curtiss at the National Cattle Convention in Fort Worth, and Mrs. Root addressing Y M C A gatherings. A wedding of Claude Zenor and Emily Grove in Ames is noted, along with prizes for Iowa Park and Forestry Association essays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hopkins
Nevada
Prof. Marshall
Des Moines
B. A. Hyde
Prof. Curtiss
Fort Worth
Texas
Claude ©. Zenor
Emily A. Grove
Ames
Iowa
Clark Peacock
A. J. Novinger
Henry Peacock
Ethel Ritz
Investors Urged to Consult F L Meredith for Loans
To investors with funds to loan, F L Meredith offers a desirable list of borrowers seeking loans from 200 to 1000 dollars with real estate security. He notes first farm mortgage loans of 1000 dollars or more with optional payments and interest rates from five to seven percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Meredith
Lovu Ghrman and Bauer Paint Line Featured
Lovu Ghrman and Bauer announce their full line of painting materials including primers, acrylics, enamels, and finishing products. Local retailers will stock the range with demonstrations and discounts planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovu Ghrman & Bauer
Parker Arrested for Larceny in Webster City Case
Harry Parker was arrested March 5 in Webster City on larceny charges tied to a March 1 theft from the Lee Davis home. A preliminary examination March 6-7 before Justice O'Brien bound him over to the grand jury on $200 bond. Parker remains jailed. Later the stolen silverware and cut glass were traced to Frank Lyman and Frank Keltner, who bought them from Parker and fled to Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Parker
Webster City
Justice O’brien
Parker
Lee Davis
Mr. Davis
J. B. Hoggatt
Ames
Davis
High school life notes and junior baseball plans
Ames high school reports show strong student activity with senior plays raising funds for the assembly room, a revamped Merchant of Venice, and the start of junior baseball practice led by catcher Robert Ricketts and pitcher Will Vernon. The column notes classwork, field trips, and a Central Iowa Teachers Association meeting in Carroll with speeches by state leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyclones
Ames High School
North Des
Fultz
Ames
Miss Plackard
Katie Borne
Bassanio
Vivian Hutchinson
Martha Coffin
Sweigenhangenblumenheimer
Warren T. Smith
Robert Ricketts
Will Vernon
Lou McBlyen
Robbie Graham
Glen Maxwell
Lee Beverly
Leslie Morrison
George Miller
Warren Smith
Lyle Corlette
Winnytye Cox
Local talent delivers Shakespearean Farce with seasoned flair
Antonio, Bassanio, and Gratiano march in as Harley McElyea Floyd Williams and Louis Dogget. Shylock is Fred Walkey and Portia Nerissa are Violet Beverly and Harriet Beyer. Jessica is Marie Mello r and Launcelot Gobbo is Glenn in a Jay High School production.
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Antonio
Bassanio
Gratiano
Harley McElyea
Floyd Williams
Louis Dogget
Shylock
Fred Walkey
Shakespeare
Portia Onc Nerrissa
Violet Beverly
Harriet Beyer
Portia
Nerrissa
Marie Mellor
Jessica
Launcelot Gobbo
Glenn
Eggs for Safe From Barred Plymouth Rock stock
Eggs for sale from barred Plymouth Rock stock at 75 cents per setting of fifteen. Discounts offered on incubator lots. Orders by mail receive prompt attention. 45-4p A. E. Slater, Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
A. E. Slater
Ames
Missing 15 year old Harvey Beedle alarms town
Harvey Beedle, a fifteen year old, vanished after spending Saturday afternoon with his father Wm Beedle west of the college. The disappearance has caused great anxiety as his whereabouts are unknown and the reason remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Beedle
Wm. Beedle
Big Play Improves Way Down East at Ames Opera House
The big home talent drama Way Down East nears opening with finished scenery costumes and elaborate stage settings at Ames opera house. W. A. is funding the production for unusual merit as block tickets sell fast and Bosworth's begins regular sales Saturday. Cramblil's orchestra will provide music between acts. Exchange block tickets Friday at Bosworth's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Opera House
W. A
Bosworth’s
Cramblil
Notice of Assignment for R. W. Crane & Co.
On February 19 1903 the firm of R W Crane Co Kelley Iowa assinged all firm property for creditors use to W M Greeley Ames Iowa assignee. Creditors must present claims under oath within three months. Date of first publication March 12 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
R. W. Crane & Co
Kelley
W. M. Greeley
Ames
W. M. Greel
Election Notice for Ames City Offices
Qualified electors of Ames Iowa vote on March 4 1903 to fill city treasurer vacancy from Geo H Tilden resignation and one council seat for wards one two three four. Polls open 8 a m close 6 p m at Motor Depot Ward One city hall Butler Carpenter Shop Ward Three Motor Depot College Campus Ward Four. PARLEY SHELDON Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Geo. H. Tilden
Motor Depot
City Hall
Butler Carpenter Shop
Motor Depot College
Parley Sheldon
Annual Election Notice for Ames ISD Directors
Notice to qualified electors of the Independent School District of Ames Story County Iowa that annual meetings will be held at Ames City Hall on the Monday in March 1908 from 1 to 6 pm A director chosen for a three year term will succeed B Read and another for a three year term will succeed M K Smith Meeting to conduct lawful district business is noted Co G Lee February 17 1903
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Park and Forestry Association
Iowa Park and Forestry Association
Iowa
Robert Douglas
Association
L. H. Pammel
Ames
Thos. H. MacBride
Iowa City
Story
B. Read
M. K. Smith
Co. G. Lee
Ames Electors to Vote on Free Public Library Proposal
Notice to qualified electors of Ames Iowa for the March 30 1008 city election. Propositions ask acceptance of Iowa library statutes and creation of a free public library funded by Andrew Carnegie’s $10000 donation for a new library building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Andrew Carnegie
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Asa Vandermast
ODD Fellows Temple
Ames, Iowa
Fawcett
Stavanger
LeGrand
Henry Korf
Newton
Patience Wornley
Kennedy
Holden
Story County
Farmer’s Institute
Dr. Root
The
Students Missionary Movement
Y. M. and
Frank Turner
Senator Turner
Marshalltown
D. W. Church
Chicago
Church
Marston
Nettie Fibbs
D. G. Ferguson
Fort Dodge
Crane
B. J. Weters
Halil
Alfred Duebendorfer
Lebanon
Indiana
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Zenor
Ames Public Schools
George Clark
Mildred Maxwell
William Beardshear
Ames Carnegie Library
John Watts
Colorado
Denver
Spinney
Domiell
Schol
Central Iowa Teachers Association
Central Iowa Teachers’ Association
Carroll
Johnson
R. D. Harlan
Lake Forest University
A. BR. Cummins
William S. Crane
J. C. King
Boone
A. L. Wright
R. C. Barrett
M. E. Church
Court House
W. N. Clifford
Council Bluffs
Presbyterian Church
F. L. Smart
Dubuque
Church of God
F. L. Bolton
Iowa State University
Alice Wilson
Rural Round Table
Baptist Church
R. ©. Barrett
Canier Bros.’ & Hermans
Watl Paper
Oil
Japan
Loughran & Bauer
Lion
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