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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
5
The high school presents A Perplexing Situation in the Armory tomorrow evening with a full cast led by Clarence Deal as Mr Middleton and Mildrent Leith as Jessie Middleton. After the show, Miss Smotrrefner receives a farewell gift from the senior class.
The five month old daughter of J and Mee W Ellis died yesterday at eleven. Mrs Ellis mother, Mrs Albert Clark, mourns. The child came from Sioux City about a week ago. she fell ill after arrival. Dr HIMs was telegraphed and arrived last night. Funeral services are held this afternoon.
The sophomore class held their election in the college chapel Monday afternoon. Elected for next semester were President Harley Walker, Vice President Fred Seidell, Secretary Grace Canton, Treasurer F J Venning, Sergeant at arms Kyle McKee, and Athletic Councilman Tf H Cowan.
JM. Conners and a lineman died yesterday at Hope after coming into contact with a live wire carrying 23 000 volts. The incident occurred while workers were on the line, authorities said.
Levison pitched a no hit game against Cornell as Ames won behind strong defense and timely hits. The stat line shows two base on balls, two hit batters, and nine strikeouts while only one Cornell runner reached base on a fielder’s choice and two on errors. Key plays included McMillan’s sacrifice and Miller’s run producing single, with Croft’s solid fielding and West providing tempo on the mound.
Mrs Mary Milnes Baker of Marshalltown Iowa widow of Rev J F Baker died after a long illness of about eighty weeks. Born in Missouri she came to Iowa with her parents and lived on a farm before marrying in 1861. Survived by son Geo Baker Ames and daughter Mrs Geo Raw Paulina, she was longtime member of the Methodist Episcopal church and active in works with her family at her side. A funeral service by the Eastern Star officiated at the grave.
Justice EH Cherry of Gillia Mills Tennessee suffered a persistent leg sore. He tried Bucalen's Arnica Salve after doctors failed and was completely cured. The ad promotes the salve for burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles at 25 cents through L. M. Bosworth and T. J. Loughran.
Parley Sheldon the Ames mayor was selected as a delegate at the state convention in Burlington and will attend the National Democratic convention in Baltimore. He is a staunch Clark supporter and expects Champ Clark to be nominated.
A 22 year old high school graduate with two years of college seeks clerical work. Write Box RR Nevada Iowa hit.
There was a meeting of the church council Sunday afternoon at 3 20 in the Methodist church. One fourth off on lace curtains Friday and Saturday at Perrys.
Mrs Crissman and family mourn the death of Samuel P Crissman aged born 146 in Tipton Iowa who died yesterday at 2 16 PM at 212 Walnut Avenue Ames He served as Palo Alto county treasurer two terms and was active in the Presbyterian and later Methodist church Short services will be held Friday at the family home followed by Masonic escort to West Bend for the funeral
George P Brooks born 1864 near Scranton Pennsylvania died May 13 1912 at his home near Sioux Rapids Iowa. He lived in Scranton then moved to Renorville Iowa and married Arlie Pepper in 1880. Survived by wife seven children two brothers and three sisters. Funeral held in Ames after being brought there Thursday.
Rev Kirkendall officiated as the remains were laid to rest at the Ontario cemetery in a quiet funeral service. The ceremony honored Trent with family and local mourners in attendance.
Auction of home cooked meals and bake sale items organized by the Christian church group at Serensons. proceeds to support church activities.
A vintage medical advertisement touts Weedric Bitterski to expel malaria germs from the blood, restore appetite and strength, and claims a testimonial from Wa. Fretwell of Taiwana N. After long suffering three hotte drove all the malaria from my system. Sold for 50 cents at J. M. Rogworth and T. J. Loughran.
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