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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
6
The rest room opened for inspection and drew approval while guests enjoyed the evening. Favors consisted of small red, white and blue bows. About forty books were contributed as gifts to the library by a committee led by Mrs Hardin, Miss Cassie Lincoln, and Miss.
Minnie Rice notes a lively afternoon as Cole high school played the business men in a five inning baseball game. The town buzzed with talk of old slang and the swung pony hide ball while players chased singles and doubles.
The Iowa City education board met yesterday and elected a three member financial committee under law. W. R. Boyd of Cedar Rapids is president, D. A. Emery of Ottumwa secretary, and Thomas Lambert of Sabula a member. The committee oversees institutions but remains under the nine member board.
Christian Wegst born in Germany on April 25 1831 died May 1 1908 aged 78. Funeral held at Zenorville church Monday forenoon at 11 oclock with interment in Gilbert cemetery.
Mrs. A McFarlan has been in poor health but is now up and around the house. The Loyal Daughters will host a home cooking sale at Grove's store on Saturday May 8. Mrs Henry May remains frail and growing weaker daily while Mrs Mary Little, though critically ill, is improving. Mrs Frank Warren of Milford township remains in very serious condition. Miss Anna Holt, sister of Mrs Warren, arrived from Illinois to help at the bedside. B F Nickerson says he is not in Great Bend Kansas and will return to Ames midmonth to start cement work. For sale household goods due to ill health. items offered cheap, practically like new by J Jacobs. For sale pure bred Reid's yellow dent seed corn from prize stock by W P Coon who guarantees satisfaction or refund. For sale Lot 60 by 200 feet on Boone street near Ames with trees, box 952. For sale two relinquishments 8 and 16 miles from Fort Pierre SD, priced at $125 and $700, box 173.
A terse police brief notes Mr Pete English man reappearing in the records after a period of absence. Local officers report no incident but tag the subject for further observation and potential questioning as needed.
Vernie V Buck daughter of Mr and Mrs Hamilton Buck died yesterday shortly after noon at the family home 1212 Kellogg Ave Ames from pneumonia She was twenty two funeral held tomorrow at two pm at the family home conducted by Rev Houser of the Christian church with interment in Ames cemetery
An indoor target firing contest between Company C of Ames and the Cummins Rifles of Des Moines will be held tomorrow night at the Armory starting at 8 p.m. The event showcases local teams in a friendly competition.
R H Hanson aged gentleman died at his son H J Hanson home in the city Tuesday evening. Funeral to be held this afternoon with interment in Ames cemetery. Survived by four children H J of Ames and three in the old country.
Commencement activities resume at Ames high school with a large turnout at the Odd Fellows hall. Miss Shattuck delivered the program highlight while over a hundred attendees enjoyed the event.
Thomas Gaston of Artesian South Dakota says he has paid for the Times for 17 years and cannot get along without it.
Martha C. McDaniel born in Quincy Illinois March 11 1831 died at her home west of Ames April 30 1909. She was mother of six children three living. Husband predeceased her. Former Christian church member. Funeral service held at the house Sunday afternoon by Rev Houser. Body laid to rest in Ontario cemetery.
The Church of Christ led by J T Houser lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m on Living Waters and 7 p m Endeavor with union services at M E church at 8 pm a Chicago guest speaks on Y W C A work. Methodist Episcopal Church under Andrew M Shea features 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m sermon by Rev W P Stoddard 7 pm Epworth league Making a guest of Christ and 8 pm union meeting with Y W C A speaker Mary McDowell Chicago.
Wanted trustworthy man or woman in each county to advertise receive orders and manage business for New York Mail Order House. $18 weekly permanent position no investment required. Previous experience not essential. Spare time valuable. Enclose SASE to Clarke Co Wholesale dept 103 Park Ave New York. 45121
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