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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
5
Local items include Witt Taylor’s new livery barn nearing completion and the Adams building ready by mid June. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Slattery's big boy. Genieve Kegley visiting Cedar Rapids. several property moves and sales. baccalaureate services and church plans. many community notices and short items from Ames, Iowa.
Des Moines visitors and travelers are listed with names and brief movements across various towns and states. Individuals including Galen Tilden, Roy Bradley, C E Holmes, Miss Lucy Coburn, Mrs. Rosselle Payne, Miss Edna Bevington, Miss Kate Maurice, Mrs. F T McLain, and many others are noted for visits, business trips, and family reunions in Des Moines, Boone, Sibley, Minnesota, South Dakota, Maine, and beyond. The item also records a fatal incident involving Mrs. Taylor and mentions burial plans for Mrs. Rich's mother in Ames city and Minneapolis.
Esmond Nighmy and wife celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday May 16 in Ogden. Family and friends from Ames attended and presented gifts and money while Fred Nighmy and his family joined the celebration despite rainy weather.
Committees tasked with raising funds for the Fourth of July have secured most of the needed money. Plans call for a three day celebration on July 3 4 and 5 featuring races ball games bowling contests and the traditional cannon and firecracker salutes. A further citizen meeting will be held tonight to announce details.
To the many kind friends and neighbors who assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved mother we wish to extend our sincere thanks. Mr. and Mrs. F. BE. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Anen, Mary and Emma Swupy.
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