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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1910

Page

4

Personal Paragraphs Highlight Local Visits and Movements

Mrs F B Spence visited Polk City and Madrid last week. Mrs Louis Frey of Van Horn guests of sister Mrs A 8 Griffith. Vernon Tinsley from Des Moines visited home folks over Sunday. Emily Butler of Indianola visits daughter Mrs W A Perry. C G McCarthy from Des Moines visits Mrs Ben Read. Nora Summers of Grinnell College visits Grace Tinsley. Genevieve Westerman assists Flora Wilson in Vinton concert. Chas Sheldon from Freeport IL visits sister Mrs Carl Little en route to coast. Rose Lannon of Pueblo former Pi Phi guest. Mrs Harris of Fairfield visits Rosa Lia Haring at Kappa Delta. Hamiltons visit Rosedale Place near Ankeny. Paul Wendel from Chicago joins Cagwin drug store. Mrs John Cate of Sioux City visits sister Mrs A B Maxwell. Jas Wilson Adair candidate for state railroad commissioner in city. Cora Van Velser Lambert of Chicago guest speaker at Ames. Dr J A Beach departs for Washington DC. Mike Helland Slater candidate for legislature visits Ames. Martha Coffin Des Moines guest of Ames relatives for funeral. Mrs W S Read returns from Des Moines to aid ill son in hospital. Ransome Bernard and baby visit Ames from Clarion. George Judison returns from Washington and New York trip. Mrs Parley Sheldon and Dr Frances Stewart go to Colfax seeking healing waters. Open house at Elks club in Marshalltown draws crowds. Mrs R C Barrett called to Sioux City by death of Oliver Barrett. Barrett family burial in Waverly. Barrett never married, former resident of Emerson, Nebraska.

Emily Butler Indianola W. A. Perry C. G. McCarthy Des Moines Ben Read Nora Summers Grinnell College Grace Tinsley Genevieve Westerman Vinton Flora Wilson Chas. Sheldon Freeport Carl Little Rose Lannon Pueblo Col Pi Phi Harris Fairfield Rosalia Haring Kappa Delta House Charles Hamilton James Davis Rosedale Place Ankeny Paul Wendel Chicago Dixon’s Cagwin Drug Store John Cate Sioux City A. B. Maxwell Jas. Wilson Adair Jim Cora van Velser-Lambert Ss. W. Beyer Ames J. A. Beach Prof 8. A. Beach Washington, D. C Mike Helland Slater Mike Martha Coffin J. R. Bradley Read Ben Methodist Hos

Dedication of the New Church in Ames

The New Baptist church will be dedicated next Sunday with a full program of services led by Rev. Fowle and other Ames clergy. Attending events include an evening service with hymns, sermons by Rev. J A Earl and others, and greetings from regional Baptists. Local notices mention visiting relatives and area residents attending the dedicatory events.

New Baptist Church Fowle George D. Criss Ames Baptists of Iowa E. J. Brownson Boone, Iowa D. D. Proper Proper American Baptist Home Mission Society

Odd Fellows Meet Draws Big Crowd in Ames Lodge

Last Tuesday night the Ames lodge of Odd Fellows hosted a grand gathering with the Des Moines degree team exemplifying the initiatory and the Ames team performing the first degree. Three hundred enjoyed supper as visitors from Nevada Cole Cambridge Maxwell Slater Gilbert and Ontario joined in a celebration hailed as one of the greatest meetings in Ames.

Ames Lodge of Odd Fellows Des Moines Ames Nevada Cole Cambridge Maxwell Slater Gilbert Ontario Ames Lodge

Coloring moving picture films

A French film concern has developed coloring machines that apply ink through stencil strips to tint moving pictures. The ink is applied by a velvet band passing through stencil holes, with films retouched by hand after coloring to achieve a nearly natural color appearance.

Real Estate Transfers From Local Property Deals

A sequence of deeds records transfers in small towns. C N Christensen and wife sell to Peter Knivsland for 2400 in sw 58W 12 85 24. Jesse Densmore and Laura Whitaker convey to C S Towns end for 450 in Nevada. J A Campbell and wife sell to E A Shockley for 950 in Ames. Lena H Banks and husband transfer to J K Banke for 730 in Scotts addition Nevada. Peter Dickoph sells to T J Thompson for 8000 east half sw 28 85 24. Sarah A Boynton transfers to Marshall Boynton for 1 dollar in Nevada. John A Handeland and wife to Balus Howland for 175 in McCallsburg. A L Johnson and wife transfer to Ole N Aske for 900 in D N 2 addition McCallsburg. O N Aske and wife to B J Solyst for 900 in D N 2nd addition McCallsburg.

C. N. Christensen Peter Knivsland Scotts Peter Dickoph T. J. Thompson Sarah A. Boynton Marshall Boynton Nevada John A. Handeland Balus Howland A. L. Johnson Ole N. Aske N.’s McCallsburg O. N. Aske B. J. Solyst

Marion Rebekah Lodge Drapes Charter in Sympathy

The Marion Rebekah Lodge No. 108 resolves to drape its charter for thirty days in memory of Naoma McGuire who has passed away. Minutes will record the resolution and a copy sent to her family with condolences from Mrs. J. E. Butler Mrs. S. L. Deal and Mrs. W. H. Grover.

Naoma McGuire J. E. Butler

Milford man takes ownership of 30 HP Mitchell auto

Fred Smith of Milford township has become the possessor of a 30 horsepower Mitchell automobile recently.

Fred Smith Milford Township Mitchell Auto

Local Residents Take Tours And Visits Across Towns

Fred Smith buys a Mitchell touring car. Mrs Andrew Crooks and Lola attend the C W E M meeting at the Posegate home. Several residents recover from measles while others visit relatives in Ames Nevada South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin and Omaha. Multiple local families travel and socialize with neighbors and kin across nearby towns.

Fred Smith Andrew Crooks Lola E. Posegate

Ben Read Is Very Sick in Des Moines Hospital

Ben Read son of Mr and Mrs W S Read is very ill at a Des Moines Methodist hospital since last Wednesday. He left Grinnell where he attends school. Threatened pneumonia and typhoid are now controlled but his condition remains serious.

Ben Read W. S. Read Methodist Hospital Des Moines Grinnell

Panama Canal lecture by Dean Marston at Ames

Dean Marston gave an illustrated talk on the Panama Canal at the college. The presentation was informed entertaining and thorough, pleasing downtown listeners who urged a public repeat performance for all citizens of Ames.

Panama Canal Dean Marston Ames

Lecture on New Baptist Church Work Draws Audience

May 24 lecture uses up to date government slides to show current church work. Proceeds support the new building fund. Tickets cost 25 cents with no extra charge for reserve seats.

the New Baptist Church

Dr Chas Medbury Lecture on Christian Education

Drake University chaplain Dr Charles Medbury will speak at the Church of Christ Tuesday night on Christian Education. A nationally known orator and educator, he speaks to the public and to young people planning their lives, inviting all to attend.

Chas. Medbury Drake University Church of Christ Mr. Medbury

Miss Virgilia Purmort Named Domestic Science Head

Miss Virgilia Purmort of Des Moines, a graduate in domestic science at Ames, has served as an instructor and lecturer for several years and bude named head in the field.

Virgilia Purmort Des Moines Ames

Card of Thanks for Floral Offerings and Sympathy

We express sincere thanks to friends for flowers sympathy and aid during the sickness and death of our dear little mother. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. B L Wood Mr. and Mrs C D Reed Mrs Etta Dunning Mr. and Mrs W A McGuire Mr. and Mrs W P McGuire.

8. L. Wood C. D. Reed Etta Dunning W. A. McGuire W. P. McGuire

Rural Carrier Hoon Reaches Downtown After Runaway Injuries

Rural Carrier Hoon, seriously injured in a runaway, was able to visit downtown yesterday for the first time since the accident.

Hoon

Regular Tom Boy Susie Climbing Hurts Heal Fast

A lively girl named Susie enjoys outdoor play climbing trees fences and ditches despite frequent scratches cuts sprains and bruises. Bucklen’s Amica Salve is promoted as a quick healer for boils ulcers eczema and old sores with a 25 cent price in druggists.

Susie

Straw and Panama Hats Cleaned at Ames Pantorium

Straw and Panama hats are cleaned at the Ames Pantorium, a service connected with Story County Bank. The brief notice notes hat cleaning operations under local business names.

Ames Pantorium Story County Bank

Domestic science head chosen for I. 8. Cc schools

In several schools nationwide Miss Pur t has been chosen head of the domestic science work in I. 8. Cc. Her duties begin September first. She visited the college this week to inspect her new field of labor.

I. 8. Cc Purt Moreld

Union Service Planned with Baptist Church Dedication

The Congregational Church will omit Sunday morning service to join the Baptists for the dedication of their new building. Evening plans are undecided but Rev. W Boynton Gage of Highland Park Presbyterian may speak. further announcements to follow.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Announces Sunday Schedule Change

Bible school and communion at 10 a m. No 11 a m service due to Baptist church dedication. Junior Endeavor 3 p m. Senior Endeavor 7 p m. Evening preaching begins 7 p m with sermon Deciding for God. All are welcome.

Church OF Christ Bible School and Communion The Baptist Society

St. John’s Episcopal Church Evening Service Offers Choir Music

Evening prayer and sermon at 4 p m with a vested choir of 25 voices from St Luke s Des Moines providing music. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.

St. John’s Episcopal Church St. Lukes Church Des Moines

Winters Acquitted In Chicken Theft Case

Justice Thompson acquitted Elmer Winters on a charge of stealing chickens. The item includes local notices about health, sales, and community updates.

Justice Thompson Elmer Winters

Rockefellers Risk of Bankruptcy Over Remedy Claim

The piece claims John D. Rockefeller could go broke trying to outdo Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea dysentery or bowel complaints. It asserts the remedy’s efficacy and that it is sold by all dealers.

John D. Rockefeller Chamberlain

World Growing Better Warners Cold Cure Gleams

Thousands who caught colds during severe weather have been cured by Warner's White Wine or Tar. The claim highlights a remedy touted to speed recovery. We include unnamed testimonials and imply broad effectiveness.

Warner

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F. B. Spence Polk City Madrid Louis Frey of van Horn George Judison New York City Parley Sheldon Frances Stewart Colfax Jack Brusche Frank Curtis George Burton Ed Kooker Mabel Cupps Fred Holmes Myrtle Dugan Elks Club House Marshalltown R. C. Barrett Prof. Barrett Oliver Barrett Barrett St. Joseph's Hospital Man J. T. Houser Alletina Ashford Rev John A. Earl Wilson J. A. Earl Charles Sargent Boone Sargent Fort Dodge Day Mr. Sargent J. Roy Bradley Pratt Adolph Shane Ash Avenue J. C. Waterman Council Bluffs Stuckslager Georgia Harrison A. A. Wettstein Perry's Dyer Perry 8. L. Deal W. H. Grover Milford News Chancy Mills Grant Thos. Birney Har Allie Bateman O. Prescott Kersey Jane Smith Amege T. J. Sowers Verletta Warren Bert White Russell South Dakota J. W. Bateman Alvin Banks Club John Mather Andy Madison Omaha Alice Bateman Ed Pebay Glen Flora Wisconsin Hardcastle Wm. Crooks Andrew Bert Minnesota Jim Sanders T. Hardcastle Medbury Tion Miss Purmort First Baptist Church North Times Office Walter Canady Ames Hotel J. F. Snowden Iowa Barbour College L. F. Romans Bell Pike Avenue North Side South Front Clark Street G. Times Lincoln Avenue G. Ames Times Oliver C. L. Liverly Union National Bank Grand Avenue Geo. Hultz Perry’s Frank Rogers Cagwin Warren Minkler J. E. Cagwin Bauge & Alm Main St Burnett Avenue South Lincoln Adams Nelson & Moore Bell Haverly Kellogg Mutual S Oo LD C. E. Holmes
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