Farmer killed in belt driven sheller accident
A prominent farmer, Geo Brown, died five hours after being caught in a belt while disentangling a corn sheller on his farm ten miles northwest of town. He sustained seven fractures including to both legs and arms and perhaps a skull base fracture. He lingered until about three o clock in the afternoon. The funeral is expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Brown
Charles Brown
Ames
Aplin
Gilbert
Templeton
Brown
Nineteen Men Initiated By Yeoman Lodge Ceremony
The Brotherhood of American Yeoman lodge held a lively Saturday meeting adopting 19 new members into the order. Grand foreman Wm. Kock of Des Moines and state deputies Wm Nelson and E M Fuller attended. ritual work featured the degree star and refreshments were served.
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The
Brotherhood of American Yeoman
Wm. Kock
Des Moines
Wm Nelson
E. M. Fuller
Local residents send wishes for speedy recovery
The note mentions Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Jones hosting Mr. and Mrs. Foster of Webster City, and Geo. Brown who was hurt in the corn shelter is reported to have died at one o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Zenor
Boone
Geo. Brown
T. B. Jones
Foster
Webster City
Parland-Newhall Company Tops Bell Ringers in U S
The Parland-Newhall Company, hailed as America's greatest bell ringers, delivers genuine music beyond a novelty. They are among the best male and brass quartets, with a peak outdoor program. On August 21 they close the city’s Chautauqua with a thoroughly satisfactory show.
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Parland-Newhall Company
America
Ralph Parland
Crop Bulletin Reports Warm, Wet Week Across Regions
The week brought warmth and cloudy skies with above normal rainfall. Showers occurred on four to five days with some locales receiving one to over four inches, heavier in southern and eastern counties and often with hail. Crop work slowed due to moisture, but corn planting surged to 50 to 75 percent and should finish soon if weather stays favorable. Grass and small grains benefited. rye is heading and early corn is up in southern districts. Tree fruits damaged by late frosts, yet berries show promise nationwide. Sema Cream removes tan. Cagwin
Adams Buys Cigar Case For Ames Grocery
J. W. Adams installed a new cigar show case in his Ames grocery last week. The case, built to order, was three inches too wide for doors and required removing a large ten foot plate glass window to fit. The unit is touted as the finest cigar case in the city. The notice also lists galvanized roofing prices and 2x12 plank rates from Citizens Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Adams
Mr. Adams
Ames
Real Estate Transfers in Ames and Zearing Districts
A listing of multiple property transfers and deeds in Ames and nearby towns. Names include Norton, Ruxton, Miller, Vasey, Woten, Lee, Houge, Vinje, Daly, Taylor, Olson, Johnson, Severtson, Johnson, Dickman, Sounesyn, Marwick, Crane, Huey, and Giffert. Transactions cover various lots, blocks, and quarters with dollar amounts ranging from $1 to $10000 and property descriptions in Beardshears, Slater Junction, and Zearing areas.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold With Gold Weight Guarantee
Cedar View Mississippi merchant B. G. Stewart says customers receive gold weight value with each box of Dr King’s New Life Pills. The product targets constipation malaria and biliousness and is sold under guarantee at all druggists for 25 cents.
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B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Mississippi
Dr. King’s
Probate of Will in Story County Iowa
Notice in district court files a Last Will and Testament of John Meiers deceased and a June 22 1908 hearing set at Nevada Iowa. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be accepted as the decedent's will. Clerk C M Soper signs the notice with deputy Bernice M. Soper.
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District Court
John Meiers
Nevada
Said
A. D
Executor's Notice for O. E. Glidden Estate
The District Court of Story County Iowa appoints R Glidden as executor of O E Glidden deceased. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Debtors should pay the estate promptly. dated Ames Iowa April 7 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Story County
Iowa
O. E. Glidden
Ames
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Farmer
Shoop
Racine
Wisconsin
I. W. Douglass
Hadley, P. Orning
Chas. Thrasher
Mason
W. H. Totten
Oklahoma
Tottens
Miss Robinson
Jim Robinson
Oskaloosa
I. O. O. F. Hall
Sanford Shearer
Moines
D. K. Bunce
Ben Dale
Cagwin Drug Store
the Times
Parland Newhall Company
Adams
Citizens Lumber Co
U. S. Spring Building
Onondaga Street
Episcopal Church
FE. F. Postgate
F. B. O'Brien
John H
Isabel W Norton
A H Ruxton
JL Stevens
Geo
Miller
Istworth Ames
Vasey
Collins
Harriman
Lee
Ad Ames
Geo Houge
Joseph Houge
Sheldahl Crossing
George Houge
Slater Junction
Chas Larson
Bik
DJ Vinje
Wto Joseph
Beg
E Harriman
G Lee
C&n Ry Co
Martha M Daly
Husb
Nancy M Taylor
Jenks
Sol Olson
Alba H_ Persons
Bigelows Ad Ames
TJ Wilcox
M A Bollman
Wilcoxs
William Lewis Ellison
Mary J Alderman
Anna Apland
Peter Apland
Severtson
John P Johnson
Peter D Johnson
William Vance
J Giffert
Wir
Ney
Ferdinand Hansen
Edward F Bartlett
Blairs
Ad Cole
D H Dickman
Zearing
Sounesyn
Joseph Marwick
State of
C. M. Soper
Bernice M. Soper
Dep
R. Glidden
A. J. Glidden
Alsbestine Company
Trane
Mark
Astine
Mutual
L. A. Morris
Livrey
East Main Street
F. H. Waters
Bakers Jewelry Store
Ames, Iowa
G. J. Snyder
Gamble’s
Iona
C. W. Payne
M. D
Boone, Iowa
Boone National Bank Building
W. E. Harriman
Jsegate
Bank of Kelley
Kelley
OWA General Banking
J. Penfield
C. L. Liverly
M. H. Kelso
Hamilton
F. D. Burdickh
Phone
Boone ST
J. F. Tilden
Odd Fellows’ Building
Ford’s
Ford
Lumber CO
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