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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
4
Last week Gene Nelson sold his interest in Nelson & Nibel meat market to C E Weston a local stock buyer. Weston took possession Monday morning and the firm will hereafter be known as Nibel & Weston.
Fred Warrick the sheriff elect of Story County has chosen RE C Gretten as his deputy. Gretten is a horse buyer with wide county acquaintance and is regarded as estimable and capable for the role.
A trustworthy gentleman named Warrick makes a choice that proves extremely satisfactory to everyone involved. The decision is praised for its practicality and broad approval among observers.
The lengthy civil case, spanning multiple terms in district court, concluded this week as the jury returned a verdict for the defendants after a drawn out trial.
An advertisement for Dr. Shoop Health Coffee touts a grain based blend with malt and nuts and no real coffee. It promises a four minute preparation with no lengthy boiling and offers samples via J. J. Grove.
Community notices list recurring meetings for G A R units and church societies on Fridays and Thursdays, youth clubs at members homes, plus upcoming socials and a reception for Rev Williams. Basketball game Ames Nevada at high school grounds Saturday and Y W C A advisory party at The Knob on Dec 5.
Following the Corn Breeders of Iowa example the Iowa State college class in corn breeding has organized a similar association. It aims to establish a system of registers for breeding corn and create a uniform standard, bringing notable strains to prominence and protecting farmers by ensuring a standard of registered seed corn.
Copy or change of ads must reach the printer by Tuesday noon. The Times will print on Wednesday next week due to Thanksgiving holiday.
Maranville and Allured launch a penny studio in rooms over the Nelson and Nibel market offering twenty five photos for 25 cents.
In the college chapel last Thursday Edward Baxter Perry, totally blind, gave an artistic piano lecture recital. His clear explanations aided understanding for all listeners while musicians valued the performance as a rare treat.
The International Symphony Club will stage its third number next Saturday evening in the college chapel. The ensemble includes top musicians from the United States and Europe led by Miss Mary Fay Sherwood, a soprano with a fine voice. A limited number of seats remain at the college bookstore.
Prof and Mrs C F Curtiss depart Friday night for an eastern tour visiting Washington D C and New York City Mrs Curtiss to spend time with sisters Misses Elmina and Alda Wilson The professor is sent by the college to inspect library facilities at Charlotteville Virginia and the veterinary building at the state college of Pennsylvania in preparation for similar Ames projects.
A marriageable daughter and her family, both in financial straits, plot to marry a count. Weary the tramp impersonates the Count, the real Count appears, and mayhem follows. The aunt escapes jail, is mistaken for a ghost, and the partners regain wealth via a mining speculation as a wealthy widow arrives. December 1 at Armory Opera House.
Miss Mary Tilden was guest of honor at a mixed shower hosted by Misses Maude Rice Minnie Rice and Mary Loughran Monday evening at the Rice home in West Ames. The event featured a Brown color scheme, with photo favors on brown backgrounds.
Living pictures will be shown in the chapel next Saturday afternoon under Mrs. M. H. Kilbourne. A stereopticon will illuminate canvases including Joan of Arc and Beatrice Cenci with portraits of childhood. Admission is fifteen cents to cover expenses and promote culture.
The home talent company presents a brief play under Civic Improvement Society auspices. John Karmer, owner of The Lion's Inn in the Catskills, advertises Count Nogoodis of Paris as to stay at his hotel. The Count had arranged but rescinded his order. Two old New Yorkers, partners in business, each possessing ...
Mr EB Little and Miss Maude Eastwood wed on Saturday November 14 at the Meyers home in New Franklin. Mrs Meyers formerly Alice Hess class of 1899 and a friend of the bride. Mr Little a 1898 graduate and Miss Eastwood a 1900 graduate. They will reside on Onondaga Street.
George Alvostad and Ver ta Heil were married at United Presbyterian Church in Des Moines by Rev. A C Douglass. The ceremony drew close friends, the couple returned to Ames, and the groom, a longtime prescription clerk, pursues a pharmacy course at Highland Park College. They intend to reside in Ames.
Arthur Flesher died last Sunday at his brother in law G. Allison’s home five miles southwest of town after two months there. He came from Nowata Oklahoma to seek relief from tuberculosis but did not improve. He was born November 2 1879 near Lexington Illinois and lived with Oklahoma parents. A brief funeral was held at the Allison home Wednesday at 3 p.m. Rev H D Williams conducted it. The body was taken to Lexington Illinois for burial.
Mrs. Ross of Ontario died at her home Tuesday morning. The funeral is planned for today.
Oliver J. McCoy born November 6 1868 near Doe Hill Virginia died November 10 1908 at Methodist hospital Des Moines He lived in Virginia Illinois Ames and Nevada areas and belonged to the Baptist church at death funeral held November 13 at the Ames Baptist church pastor Rev W L Fowle officiated burial in Nevada cemetery
Mr and Mrs Fred Richter express sincere thanks to kind friends for assistance during their bereavement and for the floral offerings received.
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