Busy Evenings for City Council
Monday night the city clerk was ordered to draw a warrant for 2.50 to Brown for his boys pants damage after a claim of 11 for torn trousers. The council approved notices for ordinance 128 lights on bikes and sidewalk rules, and allowed 18.50 for traced quarantined students. A building agreement with the State Board of Education and a storm sewer plat filing were authorized. Tuesday night authorized 4 inch water main on 2nd street and Hassel to be paid by the workers. additional paving and expansion joint cleanup were ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conter
Brown
W. D. Meltzer
Louer Tracy
State Board of Education
City of
Aures
Lee
Munn
2Nd Street
Hassel
Grand Avenue
Scholarship Added For Ames Winter Short Course
A $500 scholarship will be awarded at the January winter short course for Iowa boys. The contest will be held Friday afternoon January 12 with judging of grain classes including oats samples from five classes and sheaf oats from two classes, sponsored by International Harvester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company
Iowa
Births Evers and Keltner Families Add New Daughters
Evers born to Dr. and Mrs H C Evers of Iowa Falla on Thursday November a daughter joins two Cairns grandchildren for Mr and Mrs Robert Cairns. Keltner born to Mr. and Mrs Ben Keltner on Friday November a daughter adds to the Cairns extended family count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evers
H. C Evers
Iowa
Falla
Cairns
Robert Cairns
Keltner
Ben Keltner
Holmes Bros. Tailoring Firm Dissolved In Ames
The Holmes Bros tailoring partnership ended last Saturday with Fred continuing the business while Gus retires. Gus plans to leave Ames and location unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Bros
Newton couple hosts over Sunday guests at Muea home
Mr and Mrs Woody of Newton were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs A H Muea, sharing a quiet afternoon and cordial hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woody of
Newton
A H. Muea
Miss Wilson Burns In Laboratory Acid Accident
Miss Janna Wilson a freshman at the college sustained severe chemical burns in a chemistry lab from sulfuric acid. She was rushed to the hospital for medical care as burns covered the forehead and eyes with vision affected. her condition improved after treatment. A friend from Seymour, Iowa, reported she is recovering in the science department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janna Wilson
Wilson
Seymour
Juwa
New York Meeting Chooses Secretary for Plymants Congregational
The Plymants Congregational church selects a new secretary in a stable transition. The chosen candidate has served in Congregational work across various towns and colleges, bringing experience to the role. The committee expresses satisfaction with the appointment and expects a smooth filling of the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuiversits Ev
Clyde Ish Naan
Rosalind at Red Gate at the Armory Soon
The Armory in Ames announces Rosalind at Red Gate for Wednesday night November 13. Prices set to draw attendance with a dollar ticket including an extra relay ticket. lower floor tickets cost one dollar. Tickets sold at the box office at standard prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalind
Red Gate
Armory
Ames
Wis Oviock
Technas Eiupatore
Vox
Peices
K. Bartholoines
Civil Service Clerical Exam Scheduled Across Iowa Cities
First grade or clerical examination set for February 3, 1912 in Ames Cedar Rapids Denison Dabuyjue Ort Dodge Main City Sioux City Spencer and Waterjee Iowa. The United States Civil Service Commission lists positions to certify eligibles for vacancies in the customs house and internal revenue service as well as deputy marshal and other clerical posts in the classified service. Reinstatement transfer or promotion may fill vacancies if decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Cedar Rapids
Denison
Dabuyjue
Ort Dodge
Main City
Sioux City
Spencer
Waterjee
Iowa
United States Civil Service Comission
Custom House Service
Internal Revenue Service
United States
School House Sale Promised at November Afternoon
A south side school house sale was postponed due to low attendance on Monday afternoon. The building will be offered again on Saturday at two o clock with notable lumber inside suitable for possible reuse.
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South Side
Princess Theater Near Completion Opens This Week
Princess Theater nears completion with a 46 seat auditorium and 378 capacity, a 15 by 87 stage, tungsten lighting, stage machinery, and a 18 foot tall electric Princess sign. Gold Brothers built the $14,000 project with G G Lev, Charles Sears, and Stewart Narvis in the stock company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess
Mie Buittling
Gold Brothers
Fie Wywiding Ane
G. G. Lev
Charles Sears
Stewart Narvis
Princess Theater
Searea
Narvis
Tamagers
New Athletic Field Will Have Concrete Wall
At a Board of Education meeting $1500 was allocated for the new college athletic field. The funds cover curbing track grading and cinder work, with plans for a reinforced concrete wall costing about $2000 on the east and south sides. Grounds work aims for fall use but may be delayed, and a cement grand stand is hoped for to complete the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Athletic Counsel
Athletic Council
Miss Lydia Brown In Piano Recital Des Moines
Miss Lydia Brown appeared in a piano recital at Guest Aeolian hall Des Moines with violinist Miss Cassandra Wallace at four o'clock. Presented by Miss Genevieve Westerman, Brown studies under Westerman and spent a year and summer in Boston. she is noted as one of Ames’ leading musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youerda
Lydia Brown
Des Moines
Genevieve Westerman
Aeolian Hall
Cassandra Wallace
Miss Brown
Miss Westerman
Boston
Ames
Westerman
Beavie Read and L M Maynard Tour Iowa for Atlas
Beavie Read and L M Maynard of Hubinger Publishing Company Des Moines drive through town Tuesday en route to Hampton. They are compiling a St Paul to St Louis automobile atlas with a route following the Iowa Central railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavie Read
L. M. Maynard
Hubinger Publishing Company
Des Moines
Hampton
St. Paul
St. Louise
Iowa Central Railway
Rebekah Degree Staff Entertained in Webster City
Twenty six members of the Rebekah lodge from Ames traveled to Webster City on Friday for luncheon hosted by local members. The group enjoyed an automobile tour of the city and countryside, a six o clock dinner, and an exhibition of Amen degree staff work. Each staff member received a pink boutonniere, and Ames ladies reportedly excelled in the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Webster City
Rebekah
Aires
Accident at New Olsan Building Injures Charles Olsan
Charles Olsan, a college student aiding his father’s new building, broke both bones near his wrist after a concrete mixer caught his coat and pulled him. His brother George now runs the mixer as work continues with about 200 feet of concrete left to pour and interior tasks to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clean
Charles Olsan
Tie
Maine
New Olean
Jaye Charles Inp
Jay
Charles
George
al Oiean Box Sons
Meeting of County Medical Association Proceedings
A County Medical Association meeting convened in Mona Clan rooms on Tuesday afternoon. Dr Colenhower of Des Moines presented a paper on Infantile paralysis, Mr Eatward Wells of LL.C. spoke on the Wesse man reaction, and Dr White of Troxie led a clinic. Attendees included Doctors Smith, Chace Kerlain, Connor of Nevada, White of Huxley, Cokenhower of Des Moines, and Maxwell, Budge, 171 tirist, Bush and Dyer of Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Medical Association
Colenhower
Tes Moines
Eatward Wells
LL. C
White
iTroxie
Smith
Chace Kerlain
Connor
Nevada
Huxley
Cokenhower
Dea Moines
Maxwell
Budge
Tirist
Bush
Dyer
Ames
Miss Pearson in Ames visit on hospital dietician search
Miss Esther Pearson of Des Moines Methodist hospital visited Ames with Mrs Jennie McKiven Beye and Miss McKay from the Home Economies department to discuss securing a dietician to replace Miss Margaret Lakey who has resigned. Mix MeKas cannot fill the post yet but may later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Pearson
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Ames
Jennie McKiven Beye
McKay
Home Economies Department
Margaret Lakey
Mix
MeKas
Wrestling Match for 152-Pound Iowa Title Tomorrow
Art Reasoner of Aimes and Craig of Des Moines clash at Beepie theater tomorrow night for the 152 pound Iowa championship at 8:20 sharp. Admission to the event is best of order preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art. Reasoner
Aimes
Craig
Des Moines
Beepie
Iowa
WILL LEAVE HOSPITAL
Miss Blanche Rosenfelt will leave the hospital in a few days after an appendectomy. She is gaining strength rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Rosenfelt
Miss Morrow Builds Brick Cottage on North Clark
Miss Jennie Morrow constructs a brick cottage on North Clark Avenue within Breck Township in the twelve hundred block, marking a notable local home project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Morrow
Clark Avenue
Twelve Hundred Breck
Sudden Death of W H Placeway
A garbled obituary fragment notes the sudden death of W H Placeway with scattered names likely referencing associates or related persons. The legible items indicate a funeral context and mention of dates or places is unclear within the readable OCR segment.
Episcopal Church Builds New Facade at Boone Street Church
The Episcopal Church has begun a new facade and the church’s new wing nears completion. Rev Porton of Boone Street will likely lead Sunday evening services, while Dan McCarthy faces a robbery-related case, with emphasis on attorney guidance for potential dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Horton of Boone
Piscopal Church
Porton
Boone Stey Terton
Lincoln school reception marks new city changes
The ILN school moves from Wilding to a new building today as Des Moines area teachers gain a pause in state duties. The Lincoln school board plans a reception at the school house Friday evening February 24 to showcase the selection of a new rig and invite public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itm
Pewiancola School
Boane
Walldine
Uipucent
Wilding
Des Moines
Enders
Lincoln School
Edu- Lave
Hool House
Tolstrup visits Ames in brief hometown notice
A Tilwirup from South Dakota traveled to Ames to meet local residents. Tolstrup, described as a ten year day student at the college, is noted to be pursuing a small piece business in South Dakotis amid unclear text details.
Meeting Called By Maxwell Association Stockholders
A meeting of the Maxwell Association stockholders has been called for an upcoming date at an unspecified location. The notice mentions a city meeting in the near future with participation from association members and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwellek Association
Jowas Olsen Struggles With Typhoid Fever Illness
Jowas Olsen, sick with typhoid at his parents home on Si1 Grand Avenue, has not improved as rapidly as hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowas Olsen
Si1 Grand Avenie
Crowston 18 Nurse at College Hospital Absent Abroad
Fragmentary report lists ISS Crowston an 18 year old nurse at the college hospital and mentions names like Cherlotee Canningham and Urawsion. It notes travel east for winter, a medical treatment at a Methodist hospital, and ties to Maines Mise Corwaton’s people at Atostrong Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss Crowston
the College Hospital
Avace Vawston
Collage Hospital
Canningham
Sobeilas
Maines
Maines Mise Corwaton
People
Atostrong
Towa
Aa Dome
H Bell of York Neb Visits Old Friends on Campus
H Bell of York Neb visits old friends M H Bed, linked to De Ztanion and Knapp families, on the campus. Bell's father joined the McDonald party near Mr Pleasant. Bell, now in York, Neb., is engaged in a business enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bell
York
M. H Bed
de Ztanion
Knapp
Mr. Bell
A Varia
McDonald
Mr. Pleasant
Mea
Mr Bell
Nebraska
Board Approves Bridge, Fire House On Campus
The board of education met last week at the college and authorized building a new pile bridge across Squaw Creek where the old bridge stood. It also granted Ames permission to erect a small hose house on the campus southwest corner for the fourth ward fire company near the athletic grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Squaw Creek
Ant
City of
Ames
Fourth Ward Fire Company
Miss Brace of the college library visits over Sunday.
A report notes Miss Brace from the college library visited over Sunday at her home in Ouslap, detailing a brief social engagement and location.
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Fourth Ward
6Th Street
Clark
Grand
Sth
Lincoln
Hodge
Grant Avenue
9Th
Lincoln Avenue
Sort
12Th Streets
International Harvester Co
Omaha
Association
College
Decembee First
Civil Service Examinations
Qeo
Max Hardin
Uso
Imusiv
Warl Aart
Picure Rheath
Witl
von Duprin
Joe Wldridge
Harry Hall
Miss Wallace
OLSAN
OF County Medical Association
Pearson
Miss Morrow
W. H. Placeway
A. A. Bennet
Mr. Wo
Maney
Dakher
Pacers
Awe
A. Bennett
Sas
Pharsyas
Maret
Peshuas
PPS
Gaal
Smatea
Wouah
Isa Poe Rae
Peas
Episcopal Church
Ip Peat
Pete Ats
Bae
Wales
WMG AM
Albadt Cae Beas
Ete
Pune
Pcarate Eigsauee
Satalay - iAe
Plasevey
Elise
Roberye
BIG Brothers
Cern
I Te Volos
BK Baat Orn A
Pe Kin Ee’ Rees
Dan McCarthy
Jarceny
Mencok
ILN
Knevin School
Saati
Ned Graves
Des Moines. ‘Tis Author, Mes
Anni Cfraver
Ames Relierany
Agai Ty Dae Moines
Veuity
Pty
Tolstrup
Pris
Charlotte Cunningham
Knapps and Stantons
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