28 May 1908
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
1
The Ames school board tested the Hammock Fire Escape at the south side school with students and staff observing. The canvas device unrolls from the window, cushions descent, and lands safely on the ground. The board shows interest in ordering several escapes for wards schools and a public event followed with band and veterans in attendance.
Mayor Galen Tilden proclaims May 30 1908 a sacred day in Ames urging all business places to close from noon to 4 pm in respect for Memorial Day and honoring the Grand Army of the Republic with Civil War veterans and citizens observing the occasion.
A detailed schedule lists graveside decoration at local cemeteries at 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m. ceremonies at the Armory and parade to Ames Cemetery. Evening events include a river tribute to naval heroes, a patriotic park concert by the Ames Band, and Ritualistic services at the Armory. Local dignitaries give addresses and choruses perform.
Bob Clark of Story County announces a June 10 shoot for the silver trophy cup. He says this will be his last event for a while unless attendance improves. He has funded two prior shoots with poor turnout and hopes at least twenty shooters appear to make it interesting.
Dr. H. E. Kirchner of the Iowa State Sanitarium visited the college to study the dairy and poultry farm practices at the experiment station. He plans to establish a similar farm at the tuberculosis institution in Iowa City to secure fresh milk and eggs for patient care, aligning with the Ames model.
Sporting writers predict a Grinnell versus Ames showdown for the Iowa state track championship with Drake a possible spoiler if McCord competes. Key Ames runners Greene Knowles Turner Miller and Beard Davis are expected to pile up points, while Grinnell relies on Huff Flannagan and Thompson to challenge in events from sprint to distance.
The Times reports the marriage of Miss Mary Hutchinson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hutchinson Long Beach California formerly of this city to Mr J W Barden of Long Beach They will reside in Long Beach.
Mrs. Walter Morris pulled her ponies from the country and collected Edward at Ed Rutherford’s, then drove toward town. Edward rode in the buggy while Mrs. Morris rang a bell, but the ponies bolted down Story Street to the city hall and Main street. The boy was frightened but unharmed.
Ellsworth Post G A R and Ellsworth Corps W R C held Memorial Services for departed members last Sunday at the Congregational church. The service included Te Deum and America as the closing hymn with Rev W J Minchin delivering a patriotic sermon recalling Ephraim Ellsworth.
Memorial Day services will be held at the O. B. church in Ontario at 10 a m. Rev. J W Stiverson of Ames will be the speaker.
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