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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1898

Page

6

Memorial Day Addresses and Bargain Tables At Gil Bert

Hon D R Hindman of Boone to deliver the memorial day address at Gil bert next Monday. Rev Austin of Nevada to preach the memorial sermon at the same place on Sunday. Ladies' black and tan oxfords 1 dollar. TupenN Bros and Co Adams Bros offer Down to Date coffee 10 cents. Mr and Mrs J H Reynolds of Gil bert welcome a baby boy born on the 18th. Half price tables for shoes and clothing, hats reduced to 69 cents. TILDEN Bros. & Co.

D. R. Hindman Boone Gilbert Rev Austin Nevada Serwon J. H. Reynolds Reynolds Tilden Bros. & Co

Troops Move Through Ames En Route to Chicamaugua

Two train loads of soldiers passed through Ames Friday morning. The Third battalion of the Second Nebraska Infantry assembled for a march to Chicamaugua.

Ames Chicamaugua Nebraska

Concert of artistic excellence at college chapel

A refined program directed by Prof. Resler featured Miss Carmell Scott and Mrs. Belnap of Des Moines with Dudley Buck psalm. The choir trained by Resler delivered a smooth finish though stormy weather kept some away. Also reported are campus events, a Sophomore indoor picnic, and field meet entries for Ames College.

College Chapel Resler Carme Ell Scott Dudly Buck West Hotel East Ames Dr. Watts Millersburg Gay Watts Holmdale Boone Aghall B. D. Smith Osage A. B. Shaw Des Moines Ames College

Governor General Merritt Passes Through Ames on Way to Manila

Major General Wesley Merritt, soon to be governor general of the Philippine Islands, travels east to San Francisco aboard the Northwestern No. 1 in President Burt’s private car. He pauses in Chicago for a farewell with fiancée Miss Laura Williams before proceeding to Manila.

Wesley Merritt Philippine Islands Dewey Ames Burt U. P Washington San Francisco Manila Chicago Laura Williams

Burt Alberts Dies After Illness at Ames Residence

Burt Alberts died Tuesday morning after a period of frail health and successive lung hemorrhages. Born in Chicago on September 13, 1861, he moved to Ames with his family in 1877 and lived there since. He married Rachel Teig in 1890 and survived by his wife, his mother, a brother, and other relatives. funeral services were held at his home on May 25 conducted by Prof. Wynn, with Modern Woodmen members in attendance.

Burt Alberts Chicago Ames Rachel Teig Wynn

Ingalls Lecture Postponed to June 3 at College

John J. Ingalls lecture originally set for May 27 at the college is postponed to Friday June 3. Reserved seats at Judisch Brothers are 50e, promising a crowded event.

John J. Ingalls Jno

G A R Memorial Exercises and Insurance Adverts

A Civil War veterans post schedules Memorial Day observances at Ellsworth Post No 30 in Cedar Rapids with a march to the cemetery then to M E Church for services and a Sunday service. Also listed are insurance details from Tornado Insurance Association noting low assessments and policy rates with agent contact.

Ellsworth Post No St. Wilson M. EB. Church Wi B. Swartz Cedar Rapids Slattery Post Post Hall Sunnday Servic M. E. Church M. Hemstreet

Primary Caucuses and Local Elections Notice

Republican electors in W ton precinct and Milford township are informed a primary election will be held Saturday June 4 from 3 to 6 PM at the usual voting place. A caucus at 4 PM selects four delegates to the county convention and a committeeman for the ensuing year. S. B. Frey and H. Christman Milford assist.

Wton H. Christman Milford Township Center School House S. B. Frey

Iowa College Livestock Judging Prize Boosted by Donor

The I A C program attracts national interest as judges from state and county fairs apply. Clay Robinson and Company of Chicago donated 100 dollars in gold to the best judge of fat cattle sheep and swine among Iowa Agricultural College students. Competition likely at the Trans Miss Exposition in October with new term beginning July 19.

Tus Livestock Commission Messrs Clay Robinson and Company Union Stock Yards Chicago Iowa Agricultural College Ames Iowa

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