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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1911
Page
4
Arthur Bauer leaves Ames after eleven years with Loughran & Bauer druggists. Loughran becomes sole proprietor. Bauer plans to depart by year end and relocate after December. The Bauers leave behind many friends in social and business circles.
Mr. Henry Templeton returned Tuesday for a week's visit at home in Ames after being away since July 1919. Since April he has worked for the Chicago Racine and Milwaukee Transportation Co. on Lake Michigan first as clerk and since July as purser on the steamer Racine traveling between Chicago and Milwaukee.
C P McFarlane of Keithsburg visits A S Liddle's home in Douglas Avenue and relatives around Gilbert before heading to Osceola Nebraska to help in a store. Parl remains a staunch Republican figure in Story county. A band benefit play titled Bibi a Comedy of Toys is announced with ticket sales and calendars at the Times office.
The Sophomore class play titled The Freshman was staged at the Armory on Saturday evening. Miss Rankin from the Public Speaking department supervised the production, and the cast delivered well chosen characters in a successful performance reflecting college life.
George H. Olmstead, a freshman, received an electric shock believed to be up to five hundred volts while seated next to the aisle on a college car. He was unconscious, revived, and later left for Prophetstown Illinois. Doctors expect possible nervous effects and a return next term remains uncertain.
The Lincoln school building hosted a flag raising ceremony with W R C and G A R members as guests. Mrs. Steigerwalt presented the flag, Commander Cramblit spoke on Our Flag, and students performed patriotic pieces amid veteran cheers.
Transfers include Mary J. Jones to Aaron Wie and multiple deeds in Blair's, McCallsburg, Story City, and Ontari. Amounts range from $1 to $2800 with references to blocks and lots, including right of way deeds and undivided interests. Names include J. P. Anderson, C. Welty, A. C. Dean, A. Baer, Ole Heggen, Rebecca Loud, George A. Howe, and others.
Miss Kammeline Chamberlain sustained a fall Sunday night causing severe nervous shock. No bones were broken but she is under nursing care this week. She is now making a good recovery.
A Tuesday fire alarm reported a blaze at Mrs. R. C. Barrett's home in the fourth ward as flames roared from the chimney over the roof though the residence survived without roof ignition. The notice also advertises engraved plates and new calendar art pads and covers available at the Times office.
The schedule lists interurban car arrivals and departures from Boone Des Moines and Ames with daily and Sunday variations. Cars run from 7:10 a m to 9:65 a m and afternoon times through 7:35 p m, including Des Moines Sunday service and Ames Duff Avenue streetcar links.
Ames to host the State Veterinary Association in November 1912 after Cedar Rapids closed its meeting. Dr. C. H. Stange was reelected secretary treasurer. New veterinary barns will be completed beforehand to support practical work for all veterinarians in the state.
Mrs. Charles McGowen and family took the eight o clock interurban with the body of Charles McGowen who was killed Monday night. Funeral services will be held in Ottumwa with interment to follow.
Children are invited to a doll play at the Armory this Thursday. The event promises family friendly entertainment with a performance designed for young audiences.
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