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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
8
Guests enjoyed the evening as the rest room opened for inspection and drew admiration. Tiny red white and blue ribbon favors were handed out. About forty books were donated to the library. The organizing committee listed includes Mrs Hardin, Miss Cassie Lincoln, and Miss.
The Cole high school team faced local business men in a five inning game sparking town wide chatter. Spectators, from whiskered elders to youngsters, discussed “pony hide” balls and phrases like paws sacks and cushions as the old ball lore revived.
The Iowa City educational board formed a three member financial committee under law. W. R. Boyd of Cedar Rapids serves as president, D. A. Emery of Ottumwa as secretary, and Thomas Lambert of Sabula as treasurer. The committee will oversee institutions under supervision of a nine member board.
Christian Wegst of Zenorsville, born in Germany on April 25, 1831, died May 1, 1908 at age 78. Funeral held at Zenorsville church Monday forenoon at 11:00, with interment in Gilbert Cemetery.
Mrs A MacFarlan recovering at home. Loyal Daughters plan a Grove store sale Saturday May 8 from 2 to 11 pm. Mrs Henry May failing, Mrs Mary Little improving, Mrs Frank Warren critically ill. Miss Anna Holt aids at bedside. B F Nickerson clarifies cement work plans in Ames mid month. For sale household goods due to ill health. Reid’s yellow dent corn for sale. Eight room house for sale on Boone street. Lot 60 by 200 feet on Boone street. Two relinquishments for Fort Pierre at $125 and $700.
Vernie V. Buck daughter of Mr and Mrs Hamilton Buck died yesterday at the family home from pneumonia at age twenty two. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at two PM at 1212 Kellogg Avenue 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 beginning at 8 p m.
Police report repeatedly noting the English man Pete Eng lish ambling in and out of sights, with multiple lapses and reappearances observed across a bustling area. Authorities describe a pattern of repeated movements and brief encounters around the locale.
R H Hanson aged dies Tuesday evening at the home of his son H J Hanson in Ames. Funeral this afternoon with interment in Ames cemetery. He leaves four children H J in Ames and three living in the old country.
Artesian LS columnist Thomas Gaston writes he has paid for the Times for 17 years and cannot do without it. He expresses firm loyalty and continued readership of the paper.
Martha C. McDaniel born March 11 1831 in Quincy Illinois died April 30 1909 at her Ames area home. She was mother to six children three living. husband predeceased her. Former Christian church member. Funeral held at home Sunday afternoon by Rev Houser with burial in Ontario cemetery.
The Church of Christ led by J. T. Houser lists 9:45 Sunday school and 11:00 sermon Living Waters with 7:00 Endeavor. Union services at M E church at 8:00 with a Chicago Y W C A speaker. Methodists seat Andrew M Shea and Mary McDowell for sermons and union Y W C A events.
Commencement activities at Ames high school included a junior senior reception at the Odd Fellows hall with a program led by Miss Shattuck. The Ames baseball team defeated Nevada 3 to 2 in a fast clean game, with Smithy and Hill of Ames opposite Goodwin and Garman of Nevada. Next Saturday the track team competes in a four cornered meet at Marshalltown against Marshalltown Eldora Nevada and Ames.
Advertisement seeks a trustworthy man or woman in each county to advertise receive orders and manage the business for a New York mail order house. Earn $18 weekly, permanent position, no investment required, prior experience not essential. Enclose self addressed envelope to Clarke Co Wholesale Dept 103 Park Ave New York. 45 12t
Must dispose of all household goods at once. Call to book. H. K. Crissey, 106 Duff Ave.
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