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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1911

Page

7

Changes among C. and N. W. officials announced in Boone

The Boone News-Republican reports May 1 staffing changes due to the division of the Iowa division of the Northwestern. P G Campbell becomes trainmaster of the Western Iowa division with Boone as headquarters. C R Hunter succeeds as night train dispatcher. I L Shaler named night chief dispatcher. J S Rice moves to Belle Plaine as chief dispatcher East. John Hall shifts to Belle Plaine as night chief. Assistant superintendent position abolished. some duties move to trainmaster. Boone travels to Casper, Wyoming, to lead the Nebraska and Wyoming divisions.

The Boone News-Republican Boone Iowa Ames H. Hammill Northwestern Lowa P. G. Campbell Western Iowa C. R. Hunter Va Campbell I. L. Shaler J. 8. Rice Wisconsin Belle Plaine East Batchern John Hall Casper Wyoming Nebraska

Weather Summary for Week Ending May 1 1911

The week began cool with frost and ice in places, then warmed with mean temps slightly above normal. Light showers on the 26th and heavier rains on the 30th into May 1 brought mixed snow in northern counties. Farmers plowed and prepared land, planted some corn, and expect general planting next week if weather permits. Grass and small grains are healthy, fruit blossoms appear. a northwest cool wave threatens freezing tonight risking bud damage.

Cox and Kafer announce wedding in New York

The engagement and marriage notice for W. Cox and Clem enta V. Kafer announces their wedding in New York City on Tuesday April 25. Cox, a civil engineering graduate from I I C class of 1910, is described as an excellent student. the bride is a well regarded New York City resident. They will travel to Hartford Conn for their marriage and reside at 52 Spring Street.

W. Cox Clementa V. Kafer New York City Cox Hartford

Rich and Shannon Receive Firm Anniversary Congrats

The Times extends congratulations to Rich and Shannon as they reach a firm milestone and celebrate professional achievement.

M of Rich & Shannon Per the Times

Burnham and Miss Kiple Wed at West Union Church

C Burnham and Miss Mina Kiple of West Union were married by Dr. George D Crissman in his study at the Methodist church Friday evening. Witnesses were Karl Hart and Jessie Crissman. Burnham, formerly a college student, works in the furniture business in West Union. They stayed in Ames over Sunday and left early in the week for their new home in West Union.

C. Burnham Mina Kiple West Union George D. Crissman Methodist Church Karl Hart Jessie Crissman Burnham West Union Ames

Ames Couple United in Private Sunday Nuptials

Sunday afternoon at four o'clock in their home at 1001 Clark Avenue, Earl C Shannon and Miss Maurine Aplin wed. Rev J T Houser officiated with few relatives present. The bride, a recent Ames resident, and the groom, a long time Ames resident and rising young businessman, were described as well known and popular.

Clark Avenue Earl C. Shannon Maurine Aplin J. T. Houser Ida Osmundson Cambridge Ames

Referees Sale May 20 1911 Ames Iowa 7 Room House

Sealed bids will be received for a seven room house at No. 209 South Washington Ave Ames Iowa with desirable terms. Walter Canaday referee address care Ames hotel 2 31.

Washington Ave Ames Iowa Walter Canaday Ames Hotel

Kidney Pills Claim to Aid Kidney and Bladder Health

Foley Kidney Pills advertised to relieve backache dull headache nervousness and impaired vision by improving kidney and bladder function. Sold by all druggists.

Foley Foley’s M. N. George Irondale Ala

New Postal Cards To Adopt New Cream Colored Style

Postmaster General Hitchcock orders a new cream colored postal card with red trimming to replace the current design. A four week supply will begin, with higher annual costs estimated at about sixty five thousand dollars. Iowa offices report receiving the new cards from Washington, praised for quality but not yet meeting public demand.

Hitchcock Post Office Department Washington Department Iowa The Postoffice

High School Commencement Schedule Fragment

Fragment lists events for a high school graduation period including a junior senior reception on May 5 a class day exercise on May 26 a baccalaureate sermon May 28 by Rev W J Fowle an Alumni Banquet May 29 and a commencement address June 1 by Rev Newton Cedar Rapids.

W. J. Fowle Rev Newton Cedar Rapids Joseph

Nebraska and Wyoming division get new superintendent

T. Boone, formerly assistant superintendent of the Iowa division of the Northwestern with offices in Boone, is appointed superintendent of the Nebraska and Wyoming division with headquarters in Casper Wyoming. The Iowa division is cut in two and the assistant superintendent post is abolished. The high school declamatory contest selections have been chosen and practice is underway for next Friday evening. A daughter was born April 26 at the Bert Wing home in Star Idaho. Stork cards are available at the Times office.

E. T. Boone Iowa Northwestern Boone Nebraska Casper Wyoming Ing Bert Wing Star Idaho

Among the Churches Bible School and Services

The Christian Church schedules Bible school at 10 00 a m with I Arnold as superintendent Preaching and communion at 11 00 a m Sermon theme Christ s Vision of His Kingdom Christian Endeavor at 7 00 p m and an evening preaching service at 8 00 p m with the sermon title The Roman Letter

Bible School I. Arnold

Christian Science Services in Smith's Hall

Sunday services at 10 45 a m feature the subject Adam and Fallen Man. Strangers welcome to attend.

Christian Science Services Smith's Hall Adam Fallen Man

Rev Wee to Lead Norwegian and English Services

Rev Wee will conduct services at the Lutheran church with Norwegian at 11:00 a.m. and English at 6:00 p.m. The notices indicate bilingual worship times and the church location.

Norwegian Lutheran Church Wee Lutheran Church

Services at the YMCA Sunday Evening

Rev. George D. MacKill of Central Presbyterian Church Des Moines will lead services at 7 45 in YMCA rooms. All are welcome.

George D. MacKill D. D Central Presbyterian Church Des Moines

Minister to hold morning and evening services

The minister will preach both morning and evening with the evening service starting half an hour later at seven and the public service at eight. All are welcome to attend.

Wi Fs Sg. c. E

Preacher’s Morning Sermon Theme by Rev. Dr Smith

Ww. T. Smith will deliver the morning sermon with the theme Any Man Fail? The Rev. Dr preaches on personal responsibility and spiritual endurance in the service.

St. Cecilias Church May Devotions and Classes

May devotions and benediction at 4 30 p m at St Cecilia s Church Instruction for first communion class at 4 p m present in the same notice.

St. Cecilias Church

Local Family Updates on Fifth Street Property Transfer

Mrs. Gene Roll moved Mr. and property on Fifth Street into the Cupps. Born to Prof and Mrs W A Lip pincott a daughter born April 6.

Gene Roll Mr. Androperty Fifth St W. A. Lippincott

Northwestern United Doctors to Visit Des Moines May 1 5

Northwestern United Doctors licensed for deformities and chronic diseases will tour Des Moines at the Elliott Hotel from May 1 to 5 offering free consultation and examination. They claim bloodless surgery for many conditions and advertise a germ destroying cancer treatment with injections, urging readers to bring urine for analysis and to visit during the five day event.

America Northwestern United Doctors

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