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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1902

Page

2

Northwestern entertainment company books Ames stage

Northwestern entertainment company formed by Northwestern University graduates tours Illinois venues and receives strong local praise. Ames Opera House manager George H. Robson endorses their act with a November 27 performance at Ames, Iowa, priced 25 and 35 cents.

Northwestern Entertainment Co Mpany Northern University Chicago Illinois Opera House Ames Northwestern Entertainment Cominy George H. Pson Win- Iowa Ames Opera House Nova 27

Nebraska Trip Notes On Agriculture And Land Values

A reporter from Lincoln travels through Red Willow and surrounding Nebraska and Kansas counties. He notes a shift to alfalfa and live stock, explains corn quality varies by county, and cites rising land prices from 2500 to 4800 dollars for a 160 acre farm. He describes Woodruff and Alma, mild winters, and a growing influx of settlers.

Lincoln Oxford Iowa Hare Des Moines McCook Neb Red Willow Nebraska Kansas Holdridge West Phelps Harlan Phillips Ben Davis Alma Woodruff Schoolhouse South Dakota

Advertisers Reminded of Ad Changes Before Thanksgiving

Advertisers are urged to bring all changes by Monday so the paper can publish on Wednesday instead of Thursday due to Thanksgiving.

Mrs. M. J. Jones Dies in Denver After Illness

Sorrow filled local friends as word arrived Mrs. M. J. Jones died in Denver Col at 9 p m Monday. Cause listed as uremic poisoning in initial telegram. She had traveled to Denver Oct 13 after her son in law Joseph Morris died and was with daughter Mrs. Morris. funeral set for 3 p m at the Congregational Church with details to follow.

M. J. Jones Harriett Watts Jones Denver Col Parley Sheldon Joseph Morris Mrs. Morris

Trade Offer: Ames Residence For Cottage Near College

Mrs May Ross of Ames Iowa offers a trade listing stating an eight room modern house west of the college grounds with barn and two and two thirds acres for a modern six room cottage. Trade must occur before January 1st if possible.

Wisi Ames May Ross

St. Paul Man Praises Chamberlains Stomach Tablets

H T Melntyre of St Paul Minnesota reports a disordered stomach improved by Chamberlains stomach and liver tablets. He says they do more good than anything he has taken and notes they are for sale by all druggists.

H. ‘T. Melntyre St. Paul, Mion

Tho me seekers tickets on first and third Tuesdays

Tickets to nearly all points at low rates by the Chicago Great Western Railway are available November through April on first and third Tuesdays. Through tourist sleeping cars provide travel options. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago December 31.

Chicago Great Western Ba Y Great Western J. P. Elmer

Edison life motion picture exhibition at Congregational church

A Tuesday notice announces a life motion picture program at the Congregational church on Monday evening December 1. Presented by the ladies group, it promises a mix of war scenes and spectacles including San Juan Hill, Rough Riders, and frontier music along with various curiosities and international views. Admission is 10 and 20 cents.

Tur Edison San Juan Hill McKinley Santiago Buffalo Milan China Paris Chicago

Luck in Thirteen Sparks Cure for Fever Sores

Wm Spirey of Waiton Furnace Vermont sent 13 miles to obtain Bucklen Arnica Salve which wholly cured a horrible fever sore on his leg. The salve also treats bruises felons ulcers eruptions boils burns corns and piles. Price 25 cents. Guaranteed by L M Bosworth druggist.

Spirey Waiton Furnace Bucklen L. M. Bosworth

Hamilton Grocery Promises Wide Range of Cheap Goods

C Hamilton advertises a broad grocery lineup with low prices across all items. The message emphasizes affordability and value for shoppers seeking savings on everyday essentials.

C. Hamilton

Teachers Meeting District No 3 at Ames High School

The first district meeting for district No 3 will be held at the Ames high school building on Saturday November 22 at 1 30 pm Music selected readings and classes will be featured The program includes Reading A Neglected Subject with Esse Hathaway Second Year Reading Anna Wernbondt and Nellie Coe Third Year Reading Ethelda Morrison Practical Science in the Country Schools Ida Grillett and more with topics on attendance punctuality recess and home visiting All patrons of the school are invited to attend

Lincoln Iowa State College Des Moines Iowa Brick and Tile Makers Iowa Engineering Society C. F. Curtiss Illinois Live Stock Breeders Bloomington Leland T. Powers David Garrick Monsieur Beaucaire Heston State College of Agriculture of South Dakota State House Cummins Register and Leader W. H. Stevenson Washington D. C Department of Agriculture Jacksonville Ill Drake Athletic Park Drakes Ames Esse Hathaway Anna Wernbondt Nellie Coe Ethelda

Mrs Hiram Blake 1848 1902 Ames death notice

Mrs Hiram Blake Nancy Evans Blake was born February 10 1848 in Fra zersburg Muskingum Co Ohio and died November 11 1902 aged 54 years 9 months and a day. She moved to Marshalltown Iowa in 1865 married Hiram Blake July 2 1868 and had three children Mrs Thomas Thompson Minnie and Verne Blake all residents of Ames. The family lived in Marshall Co for 11 years and Cass Co for 24 years before moving to Ames in March 1902. She joined the Christian church in youth and remained devoted. Funeral held November 13 at 2 pm at the Burnett street home conducted by Rev F D Ferrall with Rev C L Nye assisting. Large crowd attended and many floral tributes marked her esteem. Interment in a new cemetery lot.

Nancy Evans Blake Frazersburg Muskingum County Ohio Marshalltown Iowa Hiram Blake Thos. Thompson Minnie Verne Blake Ames Marshall Co Cass Co

State of Iowa certifies Citizensurance Fire insurer in state

The State Auditor of Iowa certifies Citizensurance Company of St. Louis Missouri is authorized to transact fire insurance business in Iowa until March 1 1908. Frank L. Meredith of Ames Story County is appointed agent and empowered by appointment letters. Des Moines March 1 1902. Franklin Merriam, Auditor of State.

State of Lowa Citizensurance Company St. Louis Missouri Ames Story Des Moines A. D Frank F Merriam State OF Iowa Office of Auditor of State San Francisco California Iowa F. L. Meredith Frank F. Merriam Fidelity and Deposit Company Baltimore Maryland Fidelity and Surety Insurance Fidelit P. L. Meredith Strate Iowa Home Insurance Company Dubuque

Insurance company licenses renewed in Iowa March 1902

State Auditor Frank F Merriam certifies Fireman's Fund Insurance Company of San Francisco and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Baltimore authorized to transact fire and surety insurance in Iowa until March 1, 1903 and 1908 respectively. Ames agent F L Meredith named to represent each company in lawful matters. Des Moines seals March 1, 1902.

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