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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1910

Page

6

Memorial Day Observance by Ellsworth G A R Ames Iowa

General order calls Memorial Day activities in Ames Iowa May 29 30 1910. Comrades assemble at the G A R hall attend divine services at Baptist church wear G A R badge. Parade forms after church with I S C Band I N G Company and cadets marching to cemetery. Memorial program at college cemetery includes addresses music and grave decorations.

Ellsworth Ames Iowa G. A. R. Hall Baptist Church A. S. Liddle T. J. Miller First Methodist Calvin Ringgenberg Lott—Ames Harry HE. Davis Harry F. Good J. D. Cline A. H. Hoffman Farm House Station College Cemetery Lincoln College Glee Club Cessna B. H. Hibbard A. MacMurray

Eichelberg Elected Principal at Vinton Iowa

Mr H D Eichelberg assistant principal of the high school has been elected to the position of high school principal at Vinton Iowa with a substantial salary increase over his current pay.

H. D. Eichelberg Vinton Iowa

Social calendar notes at Ames events and gatherings

Ames residents attended club meetings and social events including a Kensington reception for Mrs. Bernard, Home Management class reception, Unity and Civic Improvement gatherings, a K. K. club picnic, and senior class outing to Des Moines. Informal meetings, book reviews, music, refreshments, and anniversaries marked the week.

Stultz Family Aids Nevada Eastern Star Event

Mrs Luella Crooks deputy grand matron of the Eastern Star visited Nevada with Mrs Stultz Mrs Clausing and Mrs Spence. Mr Stultz donated his automobile and drove for the occasion as part of the ceremonial inspection of the Nevada chapter.

W. H. Stultz F. W. Clausing F. B. Spence Luella Crooks Boone The Eastern Star Nevada

Morgan to wed after commencement at college event

Mr. CG E Morgan of Baguio P L, an 1902 veterinary medicine graduate and government veterinary administrator, will marry Miss Ethel Cessna after a commencement event. He is adjusting to American life and climate. The Tom Sowers reunion at Bert Sowers home near Nevada brought 21 relatives from Milford Ames Des Moines Minnesota and Iowa.

Vera Dixon C. BE. Morgan Ethel Cessna CG. E. Morgan Baguio P. L Morgan Islands Tom Sowers Bert Sowers Wm. Kelley Nevada Sowers Milford Bert George John Minnesota Arthur Ballard St. Charles Madison County Iowa Charles Gilmore Ames Dorothy Sowers Des Moines Mesdames Ballard

Memorial tablet presented to high school by Sun Dial DAR

On Tuesday a bronze memorial tablet with the Gettysburg Address was presented in the high school assembly room by Sun Dial chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. The tablet will be kept at the city library this summer and hung permanently at the start of the fall term.

High School Sun Dial Daughters of the American Revolution Lincoln Supt. King A. Marston

Martha Opera Set for Monday Night in Aghall

The opera Martha will be performed Monday night June 6 in Aghall featuring Mme Cochran and Mr. Carre from New York as Martha and Lionel. Bass-baritone Mr. Morrison sings Plunkett with arias including The Last Rose of Summer and Oh So Pure. Hymns from Martha will be heard, including Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah. Tickets go on sale June 2 at Bosworth's and college book store priced 75 cents and 1.00.

Martha Aghall England America Lionel New York City Mme Cochran Mr. Carre Mr. Morrison Plunkett United States Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra Bosworth’s and College Book

May Day Revels Postponed On Campus Due To Rain

The May Day procession on campus was moved to Monday at five o clock due to rain. Student groups wore white and caps and gowns by class while Miss Josephine Calonkey led as queen with Helen Curtiss on a pony heralding. Class songs by Bon ner, Dean, Mills, and Armstrong pleased spectators before the dances on the green.

Margaret Hall Josephine Calonkey Helen Curtiss Mildred Gaston Emma Tellier Maid Marian Gladys Bonner Myrtle Dean Vera Mills Alice Armstrong Daisy

Rainbow Dance Delights Audiences With Novel Cheer

A rainbow dance proved a beautiful novelty and greatly enjoyed by spectators, following similar dances from last year. The event showcased colorful costumes and lively steps, drawing positive reactions from attendees.

You Never Can Tell by Shaw to Be Staged at Armory

The junior class will present Bernard Shaw's You Never Can Tell in commencement week at the Armory. The cast includes ten students, four women and six men, chosen for natural fit. Reserved seats go on sale May 31 at the college book store and Judisch's drug store.

Bernard Shaw College Book Store Judisch’s Drug Store

Souvenir Spoon Sale Closes Saturday at Perry's

The final batch of souvenir spoons is due to arrive and close out on Saturday at Perry's.

Perry’s

Children’s Day services to start at 10 45 at Congregational Church

Congregational Church announces no Sunday school session. Children’s Day services begin promptly at 10 45. Attendees are urged to come early for seating. Evening services will close the church early so members may attend the graduating class services at the M E church.

Rev George Beecher to speak at St Johns church service

Rev George Beecher of Omaha will conduct the 4 p m chapel service and speak at St Johns Episcopal Church on Sunday morning and again in the chapel.

St. John's Episcopal Church George Beecher Omaha St. John’s Episcopal Church

Memorial Services Across Churches with Special Music

Special memorial services are planned at 11 o clock with special music. The Y P B U convenes at 7 0. Union services will be held at the M E church at 8 0.

United Brethren Church

Church of Christ Bible School and Endeavor Schedule

Bible school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with communion. Junior Endeavor at 3 p m and Senior Endeavor at 7 p m. No evening service due to union high school exercises at the M E church. Members and friends urged to attend the morning service.

Church OF Christ Bible School A. m Union High School M. E

Cigars on Sale at The Cagwin Store

A brief notice notes cigars available at The Cagwin Store. The item emphasizes affordable smoking goods and shop location.

Cagwin

Perry's Special Prices On Lawn Mowers This Week

Perry's offers special prices on lawn mowers this week with limited-time discounts designed to attract outdoor equipment shoppers. The promotion highlights top brands and doorbuster deals for residential lawns.

Perry’s

Correction on unmarked graves list by Nevada G A R

The Times published a correction about a list of soldiers graves labeled as hithertoo un marked. It notes many named graves already bore regular monuments marking rank and later decoration and served as a mark of respect to an old comrade.

the Times Nevada

Lou Gamrath Heads to Denmark to See Ill Sister

Lou Gamrath left for Copenhagen on Monday forenoon and sailed from New York in the morning for Denmark where his sister is ill. He plans to stay about two months in the old country.

Lou Gamrath Copenhagen New York Denmark Lou Old Country

Graduation gifts and musical notes at Perry's store

Perry's features graduation presents while Nelson Moore sells electric irons and fans. Rev Palsrud conducts Lutheran church services Sunday evening at eight. Robert Clark sings Sir Tristram with Mrs Wood as Nancy and Prof E N Wentworth as the Sheriff in Martha an opera noted for its tunefulness.

Palsrud Lutheran Church Robert Clark Sir Tristram Mrs. Wood Nancy Prof E. N. Wentworth Sheriff Martha

Hicks visits Ames. Des Moines society aids Grubb babe

Rev. F N Hicks former Ames U B pastor and Iowa Children's Home Society superintendent visited Ames to check on the Grubbs family babe in the 4th ward. He praised secured homes for two former Ames children and noted a wealthy farmer as heir to help their future. Also mentions storage ad and O Brien family moving between Seattle Salt Lake with earthquake news.

F. N. Hicks Des Moines Hicks U. B. Church Iowa Children’s Home Society of Grubbs

Hats Cleaned At Ames Pantorium Under Bank Banner

Local note describes Straw and Panama hats being cleaned at the Ames Pantorium connected with Story County Bank. A stray line mentions a stork visiting the office recently and leaving ecards to send when he calls at your house.

Ames Pantorium Story County Bank

Parry Automobile Topped By Sears Harvest Drive

C T Sears, popular restaurant man, is driving a new Parry automobile purchased last week. Charles has not yet knocked down any telephone poles.

C. T. Sears Parry Charles

Mrs Templeton Undergoes Heel Bone Operation

Mrs. Milton Templeton has endured a painful month due to a bone infection in the heel. A surgical procedure to remove part of the bone was found necessary and she now appears to be progressing satisfactorily.

Milton Templeton Templeton

Barney Oldfield Hits Nevada on Eastward Run

Noted auto racer Barney Oldfield rode through Nevada recently on an eastward journey creating a stir. He reportedly passed near Ames, but locals did not see him.

Barney Oldfield Nevada Ames

Banking official Harry Hall resigns to work as traveling salesman

Harry T. Hall formerly assistant cashier at Ames Savings Bank and later receiving teller at Citizens National Bank in Des Moines resigns to take a traveling sales job in Chicago with a bank supply house. Chubs Ames friends wish him great success.

Harry T. Hall Ames Savings Bank Citizens National Bank Des Moines Chicago Ames

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Semmons Dry Goods Store John T. Houser Niva Nichols J. C. Copestake G. A. R. Services Ellsworth Post No. 30 Towne— Ames J. Y. Luke Gabriel—Ames Jesse Cole Iowa Soldiers Home Ronald Allen Battle Hymn of the Republic Calvin Riggenberg Kellogg Avenue Sixth Street Douglass Avenue Douglass Ninth Street Ninth Underwood I. S. GC Gen. Lincoln Women’s Relief Corps Veterans of the J. E. Cagwin Grace Tinsley Kensington R. D. Bernard Clarion Adams Hall Harold Clemmer Geo. Burton Civic Improvement Club Unity Club H. R. Minkler Burnett Avenue Daisy Brown Lydia Brown Hartford Conn Bible School Bible Normal Cascade, Colo H. S. Hoot Pisgah Mrs. Hoot K. K Old Chautauqua Park Percy Watkins Charra Currie Mab Payton F. E. King Grand Avenue Prof. King Knole A. B. Storms Harriet Miller Newens Scholarship Fund Stanton Miss Placeway Winifred R. Tilden Capt W. M. Greeley Herman Knapp College Y. P B. U M. E. Church Perry's Nelson & Moore Haverly Transfer Co Geo. W. O’brien Seattle Salt Lake O’briens C. H Syacmore Main Street North Times Office Clark Street H. E. Emery F. Snowden Oliver Liverly Union National Bank Chas. Green Geo. Hultz City of Albert Lea City of College Street Abert Lea Minn Adams Nelson & Moore Bell
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