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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
7
The Congregational choir debuts with about thirty voices under Mrs Maxwell. The group aims for rapid growth and strong success as it begins its work with enthusiasm and high hopes for the undertaking.
Henry Negbeek opened a shoe repair shop this morning in the building next east of the Pensuson implement house on Main Street. A first class workman, he has installed the latest and best machinery to speed work. His cobbler skills are well known in Ames and should draw steady business.
Little Jeannette Adams aged few weeks died at 2 50 on a Sunday at the family home on Douglas avenue due to convulsions brought on by teething. Medical aid was summoned but unsuccessful. Funeral was held at the family home at two o'clock Sunday with ministers Rev Kirkendall and Rev Harris officiating.
The text notes a funeral with Mrs. Sam Chevalier of Des Moines and Mrs. J. M. Jenkin of Red Oak attending. It mentions a lower covered casket and tender goodbyes as life ends and memory is soothed by loved ones.
Mr and Mrs A Dimicks depart Ames for Come Bluffs. Mr Dimnick takes a position in the advertising department of Wanell Blufs. Mrs Pimnickh's mother Mrs Pike from Ohio visited and joined Mrs Winnick en route to Atlantic before the Dimicks settle in Come Bluffs.
The local grange schedules a picnic supper at Aturint gegembly hall on Tuesday March Voth. All members urged to attend. Program includes Doris and Luis Patmiel quartet, Loretta Harriman, Arie Mea Mure Tuy, Mr W Benton, and Mr Wentworth speaking on railroads or rural communities. Dr Lew Wiley from Minneapolis visits Des Moines for the Vet banquet and family visit. he is a University of Minnesota bacteriology matrist? and a noted winner in his field.
A county convention adopted resolutions calling for harmony with the district and state goals. A five member committee was named to pick delegates for the Seventh District Convention in Des Moines on March 12 and the State Convention in Cedar Rapids on April 24, 1912, with a long slate of named delegates listed for each event.
Tomorrow notices announce the closing out of Canier Bros. shoe stock. Charley Tallman, longtime manager, will take over and install a new stock in the shop around July 7. The changes are expected next week.
Mr Leonard Panison known as Swede spoke Tuesday at the high school assembly about YMCA work and his plans to leave soon to undertake YMCA duties in India. He is active in local YMCA affairs and urged support for missionary service.
Representative Tam campaigns in Story County seeking Republican primary votes. M. A. Manning Ames reports town notice dated March 14 1912.
An independent candidate filed a petition with S. P. Crissman to run for alderman in the third ward.
Mr and Mrs Grover Totten stayed with brother W H Totten then plan to move to New York for a new job. Miss Rose Byrne visits then heads to Zearing and Marshalltown. Orainge offers fine furniture at low prices. Wakefields travel to Ashland Wisconsin via McCallsburg to visit sister Ama. Calbert Smith and Ames residents visit Mrs C P Lake. Fred Davis moves to a farm near Ames. A newborn son arrives to Oren Tickins and his wife with Oren becoming Dad.
Notice to qualified electors of Ames Iowa announcing city officers election on March 25 1912. Voting places listed by ward and times from 8am to 7pm. Officers elected include Mayor Treasurer Solicitor Assessor two at large councilmen and one per ward. Registration dates March 14 16 and 28 1912.
Short items from Grant Township report local travel visits to Busy Bee and Princess in Ames and at various homes. Mentions Grace Powell Marguerite Heintz Catherine Melauvehtin J. J. Mather Henry Banks Ty F McCarthy Addison Kingsbury and others with routine calls and farm arrangements.
A meeting of the Ames high school alumni is set for Wednesday evening March 20 at 7 30 in the high school assembly room. Arrangements will be made for the banquet to the 1912 class and the association president Mr Percy Bilis seeks a large attendance at this business meeting.
Mrs. Kunerth has been very ill for a week with a severe attack of quinsy and is improving very slowly at this writing.
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