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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
2
Ex-sheriff Bill Ricketts returned from Dallas with filing papers for a chosen Indian land quarter section. He hopes to secure it if the government loses in court against squatters tied to the same land. He criticizes the lottery as misrepresented and notes widespread disillusionment as settlers struggle with high rents and poor housing.
At a Monday meeting the council allowed Briley to keep his confectionery wagon on Pike Ave until June 10 1909 for a 10 dollar payment. They told Howard to finish grading on Campus Ave and start work immediately. The U B church may tap the Kellogg Ave Grant St drain with charges waived. A huckster wagon fee of 10 dollars was approved to begin June 1. Audited bills were approved and warrants issued.
T O Hytland, long time shoe designer in the community, sold his 25 by 100 foot Main Street lot for 2500 to Attorney Walter Yanaday of Marshalltown. The sale price equals one dollar per square foot. Hytland bought the property 23 years ago for 400 and will vacate before September 1st unable to move the building due to a fire ordinance. He plans to seek another suitable room on Main Street to continue his trade.
A fragment notes that property prices in Ames are not exorbitant. observers compare current bids with other local parcels to gauge value. The remark suggests market patience as bidders weigh offerings against nearby lots.
F M Darner disposed of his downtown grocery stake to H M Benson and sold his college store interest to Fred Romans. Romans becomes sole proprietor of the fourth ward store while Darner exits Ames and plans to resume traveling salesman work soon.
The library board purchased one of the celebrated Schumann pianos from Crambill music store last week. The instrument was delivered Friday to serve the lecture rooms for clubs and literary societies during assemblies at the library.
Barney Knudson appeared this week with a Carter touring car purchased after disposing of his Reo runabout. The red vehicle looks speedy among the town’s gasoline fueled conveyances and adds to the city’s collection of motor cars.
The Norwegian Lutheran church of this city will be dedicated Sunday morning May 9 at 10:00 in Norwegian. Prominent ministers from Central Iowa will assist in the dedicatory services. Sunday afternoon at 3:00 there is preaching in Norwegian and 8:00 p m a sermon in English.
Motorman Davis of the Ames and College electric line was released without recourse on Sunday. The action stemmed from an altercation with the local agent and not from a manager's office shifting. Davis, a steady family man, relied on the lubrication his job provided for his domestic wheels.
A new restaurant event at Margaret Hall fed about 1000 hungry attendees after a gale weather night. The May Breakfast raised just over $100 with Amy Hoopes as manager and Athyn Olson as head waitress guiding 20 tables and pancake service by Tilden and Donovan.
Chicago educator Mary McDowell visits Ames for a three day program May 7 8 and 9. Activities include a Margaret Hall talk for young women Friday afternoon an 8 to 9 Faculty reception at Alumni Hall Friday evening and a Saturday 4 30 question session at Alumni Hall for all who wish to ask questions. Sunday schedule includes 10 45 chapel The Social Conscience and 7 30 at MBE church Some Problems.
Atty Walter Canaday of Marshall town, who bought the Hutland business lot on main street last week, plans a three story brick addition to the Ames hotel this year. Work is expected to start after September first and be rapidly finished, preserving the old structure while expanding hotel capacity in Ames.
A snow storm halted the baseball game between Missouri and Iowa State at State Field with the score tied 2 to 2 after five innings. Burkhart hit well for Ames, scoring Parks and Beiter as the game was stopped due to snowfall, umpire visibility ending play.
Dr and Mrs C M Proctor mourn the loss of a baby daughter born Tuesday who did not survive birth.
A son was born Tuesday May 4 to Mr and Mrs Claude Smith of Des Moines the infant's birth announced in local society notes.
Soreson and Gamrath meat market changed ownership last week as Martin Sorenson, an employee, bought Lou Gamrath’s interest. The firm will be Sorenson and Sorenson. Gamrath will remain in the city but spend weeks in Colfax for rheumatism treatment.
Will Queal of Turner McLain farm northeast of town was jolted when a fractious team jerked him across the wagon edge on Duff Avenue crossing Tuesday forenoon. Three ribs were torn loose, but doctors report no serious internal injuries and Queal is recovering as well as could be expected.
Word reached Ames of the death of Mrs Ammon Hipshire at the home of her son in law John Shearer near Houston Texas She was born in Germany in 1818 and died May 27 1909 at age 91 She lived in Story county over fifty years and was married for more than sixty five years The Hipshires were prominent in early Story county history and later moved to Texas She is survived by her husband and several children.
A district court session granted George Pierce a divorce from Florence Pierce after a year of separation and placed their two children in the orphan asylum. Eva G. was also divorced from Herbert E. Dawson. A later session adjourned to June 14.
Alumni picnic planned for next Wednesday at 4 30 PM in the lower stock judging pavilion. Attendees should notify Mrs E W Stanton, menu committee chair.
A number of members from the new educational board of control visited Ames College Tuesday afternoon to inspect facilities and discuss plans.
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