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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

4

Community clubs and church groups meet across Ellsworth

A schedule lists multiple local organizations meeting monthly. Groups include Ellsworth Corps G A R, Cemetery Association, Missionary and Aid societies, Rebekah Lodge, P E O chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Royal Neighbors. A Newman Society dance occurred, and notices mention a china shower for Miss Mary Tilden and a forthcoming forestry program dinner by the Book and Basket club.

Ellsworth Corps G. A. mM. Hall The Cemetery Association Fores Missionary Society of the M. &. Church Memors Laura Masonic Hall Memmbers Marion Rebekah Lodge No. 108 Society of the Baptist Church Aid Society of the Congregational Church Missionary Society of the Christian Church Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Unity Club Altar Society of the Catholic Church Priscilla Club Royal Neighbors of America Red Men's Hall Sun Dial Daughters of the American Revolution

Dress Reform Round Table Meeting Recapped

Mrs Read opened with Dress Reform ideas and Mrs Cox led a round table on home dressmaking. Miss Mildred Semmons read several selections acceptably. The next meeting is scheduled for November 25 with Dr Christ as hostess.

Dr. Bush Sets Up Practice in Ames

Dr. E. B. Bush, a Des Moines physician who has practiced in Dr. W. S. Conklin's offices for a year and a half, has secured rooms over Keedick clothing store and will locate permanently in Ames. He is an experienced doctor and expected to succeed in the field.

E. B. Bush Des Moines W. S. Conklin Keedick Bush

Ames Couple’s Quick Spark Leads to Des Moines Ride

Last Friday a high school senior groom and a Bell telephone office operator bride, both from Ames, saw their romance ripen after meeting months earlier. The groom traveled by interurban to Des Moines where his parents awaited him.

Ames Bell Telephone Office Des Moines

Ames Couple Wed In Court House License Ceremony

The trio traveled to the court house where a license was secured and an hour later the bride Sadie Allen and groom Chas E. Cottrell joined in wedlock. Citizens of Ames extend congratulations and best wishes for their future.

Court House Sadie Allen Chas. E. Cottrell Ames

Art Exhibit by H. M. Duckworth Show Begins Today

A one week display features Mrs. Dyer's watercolors alongside copies of works by leading Cincinnati and Chicago artists. The collection includes pieces earning her first premium for largest and best collection at the Missouri State Fair this year.

H. M. Duckworth

Methodist Bazaar and Pie Supper at Church

The Methodist ladies plan a bazaar in the church assembly room on Thursday and Friday November 19 and 20. They will host the annual chicken pie supper in the church dining room on the evening of the 19th with a 35 cent all you can eat option. Proceeds go toward the building fund.

Mono Club Armory Ladies of Civic Improvement Society Bosworth Civic Improvement Society

Mrs W J Franklin Visits Old Faculty Friends

Mrs W 8 Franklin wife of Prof Franklin a longtime physics professor has traveled from Kansas to Pennsylvania. She left the area about twelve years ago but still finds many old friends among the faculty and has been hosted in several homes during her stay.

W. 8. Franklin Franklin Kansas Pennsylvania Franklins

Forest Reserves Topic At Nonpareil Club Meeting

The Nonpareil club met yesterday with Mrs Semmons substituting for Mrs Boyd as hostess. The program covered Forest Reserves presented by Mrs Bauer and Dr Jennie Christ.

Des Moines Authors Feature Books in Fall Trade

Mrs. Ella Hamilton Durley and Miss Emilie Blackmore Stapp both of Des Moines announce new books for the fall trade. Durley's My Soldier Lady and Stapp's The Trail of the Gohawks draw praise in literary and club circles and widen recognition beyond the state.

Ella Hamilton Durley Emilie Blackmore Stapp Des Moines Durley Miss Stapp

Marriage of Dr Edwin Carter and Miss Anna Addison

The wedding took place last Thursday November 5 at 3 p m at the Addison home in Nevada. Dr Edwin O Carter formerly of Nevada and now practicing in Iowa Falls will reside there with his wife. Attendees included Mrs T J Loughran and several Ames residents.

James W. Brandt W. L. Brandt Ames Mabel Sterns Iowa Falls Laurens Brandt Edwin O. Carter Anna Addison BE. H. Addison Nevada Carter T. J. Loughran Jennie M. E. Beyer Harriet Beyer Co. G. Lee Clyde Williams Metta Bearshear

Fletcher Music Method A Thorough Musical Education Promoted

The Fletcher method offers a fundamental musical education for ages five to sixteen, focusing on notation rhythm tempo technique ear training scales chords analysis and transposition. It aims to prepare children for piano without hindrance and applies to all instruments and voice. Lydia Brown, trained with Mrs. Fletcher Copp, opens classes at 1009 Kellogg Ave.

United States Europe Lydia Brown Fletcher Copp Boston Kellogg Ave

Gilbert Social Gossip and Local Appointments

Fine weather for corn husking. Mr. F. M. Bell and family return to Gilbert. Chas. Wilon buys the Sissen property on South street. Mrs. Sanford Shearer home after Maxwell visit. Artistic Trio cancel appearance due to illness and promise a future date. Thrasher resigns as Gilbert Grain Co. manager and undecided on location. County Fair at I. O. O. F. hall November 14 for Endeavor society. Drug store being repainted by Jim Reynolds. George Coffin sells store interest to Wagoner of Ankeny. Elmer Coffin leads. Schmidt to auction soon. watch for bills. A. Morgan sick last week. Mrs. Dr. Collins divorces and linked to Duke rumor. local friends regret. Wedding bells expected soon. George Mendenhall from Des Moines seen in town.

Chas. Thrasher Gilbert Grain Co I. O. O. F. Hall Endeavor Society Jim Reynolds George Coffin George F. Coffin Wagoner Ankeny Elmer Coffin Dr. Collins Collins Des Moines George Mendenhall

Civic Improvement Society Meets at Mono Club Rooms

The Civic Improvement society held a Thursday afternoon meeting in Mono club rooms with strong attendance. Dr. Jennie Christ, the new president, chaired and introduced a discussion topic on club activities and future plans.

Civic Improvement Society Mono Club Jennie Christ

Company Hosts Correct Banquet Honor For Scott and McCune

The Times wrongly said I J Scott gave the Ames hotel banquet. The event was organized by the company in honor of both Scott and McCune. The correction credits the company for a delightful gathering.

the Times I. J. Scott Ames Hotel H. A. McCune Scott and McCune

Brotherhood Supper at Methodist Church Dining Hall

The Brotherhood of St. Paul serves a supper in the church dining hall Thursday November 12 from 5 30 to 8 p m. Ladies are invited and welcome. Meals priced at 35 cents for a hearty supper.

Brotherhood of St. Paul Methodist Church

Special Agent Knapp Visits Ames With Family

Special Agent of the U S government in agricultural demonstrating work Mr S A Knapp visited Ames on campus with his wife and son Professor Herman Knapp and their family. Knapp oversaw about two hundred agents whose territory spans Washington D C to western Texas. He taught farmers on small plots using southern and northern methods adapted to local conditions. Knapp previously served at the college as professor of agriculture from 1850 to 1883 and again as president 1884 and 1886.

S. A. Knapp U. S Ames Herman Knapp Knapp Washington, D. C Texas

Injunction Over Clubhouse Name Causes Campus Tangle

A court injunction secured by the Colonnades club incorporated at the college bars the old Colonnades crowd from using the name. The split factions on campus split between two houses. the west side faction, now Colonnades club, argues the name applies to the house, while the old group denies use of the label. The dispute creates a comic yet legal snarl on campus.

Incorporated Colonnades Club Colonnades Club

Special pillow top sale at College View items

W A Perry announces a two day sale Friday and Saturday offering pillow tops at 15 cents for a large lot slightly damaged and College View pillow tops at 39 cents.

College View W. A. Perry

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America Pendable Newman Society Smith's Hall Mary Tilden W. J. Kennedy P. E. O. Society Manning Sylvester Marshalltown Edith Charlton Watts Audubon Iowa Congress of Mothers Cormittee of Household Economics Book and Basket Club Fred Munn DR. Bush Cottrell-Allen Perry’s Florida South Side Main St Spence Ames, Iowa College Womens Clubs Commercial Club Country Club Council M. K. Smith G. Tilden Hamilton Park Kardin Hultz Edwards Sanitary Semmons Boyd Weiland Budd Luke Jacobs Conaway Gibson Jones Cagwin Pammel Burdick Sowers Lee Morse Munners. Beyer Lydia Tilden Ames Conservatory of Music Iowa State College Bouree Cello State Bach Ame Kittie Baughman Squiers Max George Mascheroni Marie Schmidt Binet Valse Ondulante Florence Brown Philadelphia Haynes Ralph E. Miller Witches’ Dance Macdowall Ruth Barrett St. Paul Mendelssohn Mayme Wood Koelling Jessamine Byers Amy Hoopes Wineik Handel Judas Maccabeus Robert Mason Clarke Mary Helen Letts Lascia Oh’io Pianga Handel Ethel Pike Ravina Godard Fern Chadsey Willeby the Pretty Creature Thompson Gertrude Mereness Wood R. M. Clarke Alexander S. Thompson Philathea Society H. D. Williams Christian Church Miss McDonald Stanley Mabel Duntz Mackey Blanche Easterly Uganda Jessie Mickerson Sybil Leatner Mary H. Dunning Miss Lentner Frances Hodgson Margaret Leland Fletcher Gilbert F. M. Bell Fam'y Chas. Wilon Sissen South Street Sanford Shearer Maxwell A. Morgan
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