Bankers Buy Waugh Farm Near Ames in Big Sale
The remaining 120 acres of the Waugh estate near the northwest edge of Ames were sold this week to J L Baird of Williamsfield Illinois for 135 dollars per acre. Baird, a Williamsfield banker, plans to move his family to Ames and educate his two children. The purchase is linked to Alderman Potter of the second ward through his acquaintance with the new landlord.
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Waugh
Campbell & Graves
J. L. Baird
Williamsfield
Ilinois
Baird
Williams Field
Ames
Waugh Farm
Alderman Potter
Des Moines Woman Dies After Burns At St Catherine s Home
Miss Agnes Keating daughter of Mr and Mrs John Keating of Des Moines and sister of John R Keating died at Methodist hospital Des Moines from burns suffered two weeks earlier at St Catherine s home while visiting friends. Her funeral was held in Boone with interment at Linwood cemetery Hast.
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Boone
Agnes Keating
John Keating
Des Moines
John R. Keating
Methodist Hospital
Miss Keating
St. Catherine's
Hast Linwood Cemetery
Ames Aims For Missouri Valley Meet Victory In Kansas City
A 30 member I. S. C. delegation led by Jack Watson travels to Kansas City for the Missouri Valley Conference Meet. Ames hopes to win with distance runners Hewitt Walker and a strong supporting squad as they chase a top finish in the midwest event.
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Kansas City
Jack Watson
Chicago
Middle West
Ames
Hewitt
Walker
West
Grinnell
War Correspondent Kellogg Durland Escapes Russian Prison
Century magazine war correspondent Kellogg Durland has escaped from a Russian prison after months in captivity and is en route to America. Ames Chautauqua plans an illustrated lecture on his travels across Russo Japanese War battle grounds, likely in the first week of the season.
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Kellogg Durland
Century Magazine
Durland
America
Ames’ Chautauqua
Real Estate Agent Darner Expands into Ames Restaurant
F M Darner, a Grinnell grocer and former local merchant, has acquired the restaurant property of John E Judge in Ames and plans to move his stock there soon. He intends to run a first class grocery in the new location after relocating stock. The deal puts Darner back in business in Ames.
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F. M. Darner
John E. Judge
Darner
Grinnell
Ames
Drake Defeats Ames 5–3 In Des Moines Baseball Clash
Drake University toppled Ames 5 to 3 in a fast, well played game in Des Moines. Hubbard and McCoy starred for Drake while Ames’ Hubbard led the bats with four hits. Earned runs favored Drake 4 to 2 with McCoy pitching and Stevenson umpiring in front of about 500 fans.
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Ames
Des Moines
Drake University
Register & Leader Sporting Man
Drake
McCoy
Hubbard
Wilder
Kenyon
Jacks
Matter
Wilson
Kreul
Burkhart
Wieland
Belding Hubbard
Myracle
Musgrave
Stevenson
Council orders safety inspection and ordinances on public building
At a Monday meeting the public building and fire committee the mayor and fire chief were instructed to inspect the Scenic theatre for fire safety and to have the city attorney draft an ordinance in line with the report. The sewer disposal plant work is referred to the sewer committee with power to act.
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Public Building and Fire Committee
Sewer Committee
Electric Light Committee
Story Street
Polk County Court wrangle over restaurant confectionery store
Judge and Sluman clash in Polk County Courts over ownership of a prime city location. A fair restaurant and confectionery already operate in the building, and the new proprietor is expected to keep an excellent line of candies with the grocery. It is described as one of the best business locations in the city.
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Sluman
Polk County
Return of W. E. Shannon and daughter Inez to Ames
W E Shannon visited Des Moines last Saturday to accompany his daughter Inez home to Ames. Inez had been in the hospital for several weeks after an operation for an access but is now gaining strength and able to sit up much of the time.
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W. E. Shannon
Des Moines
Inez
Ames
Farm Foreman in Old Mexico Resigns from Iowa State College
Mac Mosher or M L Mosher, graduate of Iowa State College and former grain breeding instructor, resigns to accept a five year contract as farm foreman in Old Mexico with full charge of grain breeding on a large estate. Salary near four thousand dollars annually.
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Mac Mosher
M. L. Mosher
Iowa State College
Old Mexico
Mosher
Ames Defeats Cornell In Fast Contest 6 to 3
Ames faced the fast Cornell college team last Friday afternoon. Cornell played cleanly and fast, forcing Ames to steal bases and rely on hard hits and sharp catches. Williams' men won 6 to 3, with Ames timely defense saving the day.
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Ames
Cornell
Williams
Rural Carrier Examination Notice for Story County
The Civil Service Commission Rural Carriers Division announces a rural carrier examination for Story county on Saturday June 13. To establish a register of eligibles at the Ames office, applicants must forward forms to Washington by June 1, 1908. Apply to Secretary Rich.
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Story County
Ames
Civil Service Commission
Rural Carriers Division
Washington, D. C
Rich
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Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Aggies
Manning
Childs
Princess Siinncne
Alter Wal
The
Faw
Ames, Iowa
Little Mt. Vernon College
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