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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1896

Page

4

Local Items Chronicle Ames Doings and Weddings

Station Agent Rogers is bedridden with fever. Des Moines Y M C A loses to Amis 24 to 15. Mrs Abbie Drake seriously ill at home. Tux Ames Social Club holds a Friday dance with Italian orchestra. Several sermons and meetings announced at local churches. Wedding news from Boone and details of social events at North Side home of Mr. Walkey. John Herman and Katherine Hungerford wed in Kansas City. Various notices on sales footwear and local humor. A. A. Chapter P E O Sisterhood to meet. U S district court juror drawn. Snow storm and celebrations noted.

al. Walkey 8. Cramer Pleasant North Side Walkey Boone Daily Republican John F. Herman Katherine Hungerford Hot Springs S. D A. Mills Kansas City Edward Hungerford Burlington Vermont Daniel Bros & Herman Boone Herman City Dayl Canter Bros. & Herman Dr. Beardshear College Chapel Geo. Judisch U.S. District Court Des Moines

Sudden Death of Webster City Man in City Hotel

H G Culp of Webster City Iowa died after being found unconscious in room nineteen at the Davis house Friday night. He was about thirty one, a real estate agent with Culp & Lee, and leaves a wife and three children. Reports he died of morphine were corrected. heart disease and a recent sinking spell are noted. Bodies were moved to Elliott's undertaking rooms and arrangements made for return to Webster City.

H. G. Culp Webster City Iowa Davis House Richmond Masons Elliott Culp the Times

Bargain Prices Across All Departments

25 cents per garment to 1.50 dollars for hosiery and men s wear including work shirts flannel shirts neck wear collars and cuffs All departments fall at prices lower than ever from BieeLow and SITH

BieeLow & Sith

Ames Visitors and Travel Notes Highlight Local News

Henry Waillace of Wallace's Farmer visited Ames and the college Saturday. Mrs. Henry Hoffman of Albia spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. M. W. Tennant. John Martin of Des Moines visited Ames over Sunday with Geo. Judisch. Prof. Pammel travels to St. Louis for research and study for his department at L A C. John H. Williams leaves for Boston to visit a cousin in law. The Times hopes he stays in Ames.

Henry Waillace Wallace Ames College Henry Hoffman Albia M. W. Tennant John Martin Des Moines Geo. Judisch Pammel St. Louis John H. Williams Boston Mass John Times

Visitors and locals mix during a Ames week

B Peterson of Story City rode through en route to Nevada. State Supt. Corbett of Lincoln visited with his uncle Dr. Richmond. Rev. Everly traveled to Cedar Rapids for Epworth League meet. Claude Crane of Winterset visited with relatives. Mrs. Will Elliott arrived from California to Ames. T K Soper of Chicago visits with his daughter Mrs J P Watson. George E Baker enjoys a visit from his minister father. George plans a Monday hunting trip. Mr and Mrs F J McGrath of Bozeman Montana visited Mrs S L Loughran. Mrs McGrath is Alice Thomas formerly of Ames.

Corbett Lincoln Neb Richmond Everly Cedar Rapids Epworth League Claude Crane Winterset T. K. Soper Chicago J. P. Watson Ames F. J. McGrath Bozeman Mont 8S. L. Loughran

Special Cloak Sale Announcement by Sisson and Others

R T Sisson will hold a special cloak sale on the 19th 20th and 21st inst Prices will be an inducement Very lowest Save money and patronize this sale Big stock to select from For sale sixteen head Poland China pigs for sale A choice lot and those wanting to buy come soon Impad C Barbour Look at our Dress goods 10c to 150 per yd Some suits that we will close cheap Biertow and Smira

R. T. Sisson Poland Impad C. Barbour Biertow & Smira

Grand Cloak Sale Coming Soon for Three Days

The New York Cloak & Suit Co announces a three day sale on November 12 13 and 14 featuring cloaks capes and furs. Grove Bros note the event and insist the goods are available at right prices.

New York Cloak & Suit Co

Ames McKinley Club Meeting At Reed's Hall

There will be a meeting of the Ames McKinley Club at Reed's Hall on Friday evening November 13 at 7 30 to close up the club business. Addresses will be given by local speakers and all members are urged to attend. Co M Sorer President. Gloves and mittens offered in various styles. Bierstow & Smith.

Margaret Hall Hayseed State Billy Bryan Independent Party M. C Ames McKinley Club Reed’s Hall Co. M. Sorer

Ames Triumph Over Grinnell In Des Moines Football Clash

Ames 14 Grinnell 0 at halftime as captain Wilson shines with decisive runs and strong interference. Grinnell rallies in second half but Ames extends lead with Hammer kicks and Parker end runs. game ends due to darkness with Ames ahead. Grinnell players Lindsey McCarthy and Armstrong noted for defense and offense.

Des Moines Grinnel Rooters Ames Register Grinnell Iowa College Armstrong Wilson Lindsey the Oval McCarthy Mohr Norris Heart Capt. Templeman B. Wilson Hammer Parker Ben Wilson French Coggeshall Dodd

Notice of Sale of Lands Roland

Public notice announces a sale of lands in the Roland area. Details likely include parcel descriptions and auction terms as recorded on the newspaper’s fifth-page continuation.

Lights to be turned on this weekend

Mayor Smith reports the Electric Lights will be switched on Saturday or Sunday night with the dynamo and switchboard in place. One boiler has been fired and the plant is progressing toward operation.

Cloaks and Jackets New Assortment at Moderate Prices

BierLow and SMITH announce a fresh stock of cloaks and jackets with moderate prices and no high priced items. The offer emphasizes value and a new selection for shoppers.

BierLow & Smith

Prices on Blankets and Bed Linens from BigELow and SMITH

The listing shows blankets priced from 50 cents per pair to 6 dollars 50 cents, bed comforters from 1 dollar to 2 dollars, and cotton flannels ranging from 5 cents to 20 cents. The items are offered by BigElow and Smith.

From neighboring towns report on local medical matters

Dr. Clark was on the sick list Sunday and Monday and not yet recovered to attend the Medical society at Slater this week. Hog cholera continues to prevail in this neighborhood.

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Rogers Scot. Greenlie Illinois Abbie Drake Julia McLain Tux Ames Social Club Geo. W. Sowers J. F. Baker Smithland Methodist Church Biac Baptist Church Our Christian Church Minnesota Jewell Nursery Co Lake City Minn Joan Mahoney Fowler's Marshalltown Scott Bradford Benna Vista County Scot Jacob Erb East First Walnut Streets Canter Bros. & Herma T. C. Miller A. A. Chapter P. E. O. Sisterhood C. G. Lee TuHos Inston Arctics Alaskas Canier Bros. & Herman Joan Kintsley A. J. Cox California Fullerton California Equal Rights Society J. T. Thompson Robinson Building Yale D. Austin Nevada H. J. Every Hillis John Ruskin Swing Chicago Central Music Church Adams Bros Moses New York Dispatch B. Peterson Story City Will Elliott Geo. E. Baker Geo Grove Bros Bierstow & Smith McKinley Club Biekelow & Smith A. C BreakLow & Smith Borhood Jay Fisk Plover O. L. Gilbert W. A. Rainbolt Mr. Fisk Geo. Arrasmith W. A. Ballou the Watchman J. Sparks Florine Wortman L. G. Rosenfeld Dr. Meridith Crawford Neb Messrs George and Hoggatt Roland L. B. T. I&c Erickson M Nelson K JB SR Il Land Alo A Grin- C Honend NWRR Ericson Jacobson Jc, & Cadd Ole Hegtane Newton John Osmunson Tollip Grindem Roland Tile and Brick Co Roland Ow Bo Os Soule Mattie, Pee L. Banderson Gutormson Anna Larson Larson's Careens Kelly Mable E R Son's Inger E Miller & Nelson Miller MS Martin J Norman M A Fairview Skolenog H Pub Co Wellington J A Weir's S. 1&C T's Amlund Nelson Ellen Sorenson Tendel Thorson Nels Ern Agile Bigelow & Smith Gilbert Station Chicago & Northwestern Scerli Fies Seals Express Chicago Express Overland Limited Iowa & Oak Pacific S.C D.M Freight S. C. & Des Mane Dak & Des M Chicago Limited Besa Pneatne MOE Osenchveys BSG Passat Eagle Grove Gro. W. Roger L. M. Bosworth Cramblit King of Pain Judishh Bros D. D. Bales A. A. Lande Slater, Iowa Old Reliable Bower & Sorenson Itc Alin
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