08 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
1
We secured $3400 worth of merchandise at sixty five cents on the dollar and will offer to trade at correspondingly low prices. Don’t miss a share of these good things as savings reach four dollars and more.
John E. Shank of Sioux City spoke in Ames on the Socialist ticket amid a small audience and criticism of his unconvincing arguments. County Attorney E. M. McCall was later knocked down and beaten on Nevadan streets with Lester Burrell charged. investigations mention possible further arrests. A teacher’s music lesson triggered a child’s quip that any key could fit.
A gang under Geo Roberson tried to burn and dismantle an old water tank. heating the top caused a blaze that alerted the fire department. Attendance at Eleven rooms reaches high marks while plans for New Welch school progress with improved heating and sewer connections at Beardshear.
Saturday last the keys were turned in the doors of the Nevada Watchman office and the Watchman, one of the oldest newspapers in the county, ceased to exist. It was established in 1870 by Bob Rodearme and later run by W. A Ballou from 1880 until his death about a year ago, after which Vic Ballou took over.
Firefighters drenched the blaze with several thousand gallons, tearing down to remove debris. The Humphrey brothers suspended operations after four to five months as the plant was turned over to an assignee and will not publish in Nevada again. The Journal acquired the subscription list and will fulfill unexpired subscriptions.
Kramer and family depart Ames this week to reopen in Nevada where they have leased the Murrie House. They have run the Arlington Hotel here for nine months with strong business and are expected to succeed at the Murrie House. The town regrets their departure but wishes them prosperity in their new home.
Superintendent King reports district enrollment by schools totaling 889 for this period, up from 860 last year. High school 264 Central grades 232 Southside 151 Beardshear 145 Welch 97. Overall rise reflects 29 more students than October last year and steadier attendance.
Ames Cyclones topped South Dakota 22 to 0 in a fast but ragged afternoon clash. New players and unfamiliar signals muddied play, but Ames extended a long unbeaten streak over South Dakota. The season’s title hopes hinge on tougher tests ahead as Iowa battles Wisconsin and the Hawkeyes loom in the upcoming showdown.
North side clerks on Main Street withdraw the Thanksgiving football challenge to South siders for 1906 championship and band fund, delaying the game. They promise to resume in spring with baseball preparations in the back lot, signaling renewed mild rivalry.
A city couple, long involved, travel to the capitol for a day only to be mobbed at home by a rice and turnip bombardment when word spreads they plan to marry. They are not wed. John Ellicott is fined five dollars and costs for assault and battery on John Ashdown. Amitions theater piece Cripple Creek is reviewed featuring Joe Mayfield as a noble miner.
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