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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
4
Mrs Ruth Cook reports youths of both sexes climbed fences to steal her young onion crop. She withholds names to spare parents, urging that garden theft is as serious as breaking into a house.
Mrs Emily J Dawson Hall sister of Mrs G W Jones died at her home near Rhodes Lake after a year of failing health. Born in Story County she was buried in Sumner under Woodman lodge supervision. Survived by a husband and six children.
Mr and Mrs Foster left Mrs McCarthy’s house and moved last week to their own residence at the corner of Hoggatt and Sycamore. The move places them in a new home following residence with Mrs Foster's parents Mr and Mrs Dan McCarthy.
Dr. O H Cessna preached the funeral sermon of Mrs Potter an old resident of Nevada yesterday. A new lot of Mexican hats for girls is offered at Perry's with reduced prices on ladies hats. Dr Storms delivers the commencement address this evening before the schools of our sister city Nevada. A girl for general work is wanted and Cottage hotel is a contact point. Onondaga souvenir china and Perry's high school building are noted in this compact local item.
H. C. Haverly offers house moving services with immediate readiness and efficiency. Trustworthy crew and equipment ensure quick, careful relocation for homes. 3-tf
The Watch Hospital in Boone Iowa advertises a special sale of over 3500 Gould Moulded Columbia cylinder records for Edison and other standard machines at 15 cents each.
Mary A. Myers transfers to Martin Myers property in College Park Ames lots 1 2 3 block 11 for 1200 dollars. McCalisburg State Bank transfers to Hans C Ness property lots 5 and 6 block 14 for 1000 dollars.
Ames city residents and visitors are noted in a round of short notices. Des Moines and Nevada travelers visit Ames. others head to Des Moines, Omaha, and Ottawa. Several plan moves to Missouri and New York. Mrs. J. Cole travels to Omaha. Dr. Stalker and Dr. Hibbard return from Lake Mohonk peace conference. Ames people express best wishes as families relocate or visit relatives.
Attorney General Beyers spoke at the M E church last Sunday evening to a large attentive audience. He argued for upholding and enforcing existing laws with steady earnestness and conviction. The church glee club provided music.
Mrs Freeman R Conaway of Ames wife of the Intelligencer editor was elected corresponding secretary of the state federation of women's clubs at Davenport last week. The Times congratulates her on the office and notes the slate included Mrs J W Richards Waterloo and Mrs A E Shipley Des Moines for presidents and other officers.
Don Wagner of Des Moines brother of C. W. Wagner and a former West Des Moines athlete drowned last Saturday in the Des Moines river while home to witness the state high school meet. Boatmates included Evelyn Knotts granddaughter of Rev W T Smith. Dorothy Vorse was rescued. Funeral held yesterday in Des Moines.
Regular meeting of Ames camp No 458 Modern Woodmen of America is scheduled for Friday evening May 28. Members are to gather at the lodge for the routine session and any committees will report on pending work.
Joshua chapter meets Monday at 7 30 PM to confer the Royal Arch degree. All resident and visiting companions are invited and refreshments will be served.
Bauge features durable work footwear for men and boys in sizes 5 to 2t. Heavy duty leather uppers with reinforced toes, designed for everyday labor. Prices and stock vary by size and style.
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