Fourth Ward election calm with four aldermen chosen
City voters elected F. H. Munn first ward Geo B. Baker second ward M Hemstreet third ward and N H Jacobson fourth ward The fourth ward had the sole contest with Coy Hunt and Frank W Coy differing in the recount Ames residents saw a quiet election day with scattered ballots also noting a wedding in Des Moines and local notices including seed corn sale and rental listing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Munn
Geo. BE. Baker
M. Hemstreet
N. H. Jacobson
HAPPENINGS AT AMES HIGHLIGHT COLLEGE EVENTS
Miss Anna Fleming's column notes rapid progress on the new central building reaching the fourth floor. Highlights include faculty receptions, student activities, a cancelled Redpath recital, a revived golf club, and Dr Gay's farewell to Ames for Ohio University.
Excalibur Commandry 36th Anniversary Observed at Boone
Excalibur Commandry No 13 of Boone Iowa hosted a gathering for Royal Arch Masons and spouses from Ames and nearby. Eminent Commander Sir Knight Elwell opened the meeting and Hon D R Hindman spoke on Ancient Knight Templarism. O H Cessna of Ames discussed Modern Templarism and Ericson of Boone led on local lodge history. Eppels Orchestra provided music and a supper followed, with railway transport arranged for return to Ames arriving 12:05 AM.
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Excalibur Commandry
Boone
Iowa
Royal Arch Masons
Ames
No. 5
Knight Elwell
D. R. Hindman
O. H. Cessna
Eppel
Ericson
Eastern Star
Ames Bowlers Sweep State Tournament Titles
The Ames team dominated the state bowling meet in Sioux City winning five player and two player events. They took first in five men with 2751 pins, first in two men with 1120 pins, and first in individual Coffin with 618 pins. Rader led with 1717 pins and a 1907 9 game average earning a loving cup. Funeral services for a local resident were held Wednesday at State Street home conducted by Rev A M Shea.
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Josh
John Kintzley
Sioux City
Kintzley
Meiers
Rader
Coffin
Ames
State Street
A. M. Shea
Methodist Church
Very Low Rates to St Louis via Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets to St Louis offered May 13 to 22 with return by May 24 for National Baptist Anniversaries. Apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents. discount applies to travel from Chicago to St Louis and return within the stated dates.
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St. Louis
North-Western
National Baptist
Chicago & North-Western Rail
Do Animals Think Tiny Terrier Feeds Child With Toy
A London Globe report recounts a three part bred black and tan terrier that slept near the nursery. The dog remembered a crying child and fetched a squeaking rag doll to amuse the sick infant, implying memory and thought.
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Tiny
London Globe
Silver Thaw at Ben Nevis Observatory
The term silver thaw describes frequent rain below freezing on Ben Nevis, where air near the summit stays colder than lower levels. It links to cyclonic pressure patterns and offers notable forecasting value for mountain weather.
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Ben Nevis Observatory
Cautious exchange over debt in London scene
In a London Telegraph snippet, Markley demands repayment of 10 shillings from Borroughs, arguing Borroughs has it to spare today. Borroughs refuses, citing future need and uncertainty about when repayment would be possible.
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Markley
Had His Own Troubles
A short humor item from Chicago News features a debate on women’s rights where a meek male representative jokes that man’s wrongs occupy all his spare time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Weather chit chat between Information Bureau and Jones
A brief exchange shows Jones planning to discuss weather after a barber visit. The dialogue references obtaining full information from a manufacturer who shares Jones. The snippet captures a conversational tone rather than a weather forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Jones
Manu
Boston Transcript
Sunshine of his little life ends in 1905 memorial
Obituary notices for Gilbert Wayne Fellows who lived December 20 1903 to March 24 1905 and Clara Eliza Carter born May 11 1838 died March 29 1905. Notes recount their families church ties and a thanks message. The piece also mentions E S Rice and Good Roads Train with Chicago and North Western Railway planning a series of demonstrations including a visit to Ames on April 17 1905.
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Gilbert Wayne Fellows
Clara Eliza Carter
Earlville
Linois
E. 8. Rice
Illinois
Ames
Congregational Church
Herr
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Iowa
D. Ward King
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Mutual
Munn
Hemstreet
Coy Hunt
Frank W. Coy
Des Moines
Vivian Hunt
Justice Roe
Register & Leader
Reid
W. P. Coon
Carroll Street
Motor Line
Bird Slater
Olsanville
Ll.c
Anna Fleming
J. Galen Tilden
Olive Stevens
Tilden
Marguerite Connell
Toledo
John and
Dan Connell
Mrs. Storms
Miss Patience Wormley
Horticultural Department
M. H. Kilbourne
Marie Chambers
George Bachus
James Rush Lincoln
Fifty-fifth Regiment
Prof. Holden
Rock Island
Illinois Central
Miss Chambers
Mr. Bachus
Redpath
S. S. Society
Clio Hall
Tommy
Genevieve Stevens
Bennett
R. E. Blackwood
Neely
Peterson
G. R. Boyd
The
Golf and Country Club
Curtiss
Prof
Erwin
Miss Clark
Miss Stevens
Hibbard Place
Gay
Armory
Ohio University
Mesdames Curtiss
Stevenson
Rutherford
Klinck
Baker
Kennedy
Hallowell Harp Orchestra
Fort Dodge
Ag Hall
Dr. Gay
Columbus
T. E. Calvert
C. E
B. J. Sweat
Slade
Joe Morrison
Boone Lodge
Royal Arch Masons of
Ollanville
Story County
College
BELL
Information Bureau
Gilbert Wayne Pellows
Mrs
BE. S. Rice
Good Roads
North-Western Line
Loughran & Bauer
Landsca
Norr
L. Zenorr
Lockwood Bldg
Ames, Iowa
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