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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1907

Page

4

Ames and West Des Moines Tie in Open Football Game

The season opener at Ames ended in a scoreless tie with West Des Moines High against the Ames team at the Ames field. Fumbles marked the play as Hammitt brothers from Des Moines starred. officials were Clyde Williams, Johnson, and Drennan.

Ames West Des Moines Iowa State College Hammitt Brothers Des Moines West High Clyde Williams Joenson Drennan Ames West High Williams Allen le Tellier Roe Sharp Rt Pescelee Johnson White Slaughter Ly van Dyke Deakin Callander Sowers Andy Hammitt Wagner Palmer Penn Freeborne Ricketts Ewe Ewes Tee Chappell Ab Hammitt Freeborne Casssett Allen Reeves Williame Shields Main Roland Johnson

First Annual Colt Show to Offer Cash Prizes

The Kelley Horse Co. hosts a market day sale and first annual colt show with prizes for best colts of draft and road breeds foaled in 1907. Prizes total $8 and $4 in addition to sired-by Apres class prizes of $8 and $4. Entry fee is 50 cents, open classes with stalls free. Prof. Kennedy to judge. entries close 11 a.m. Saturday Oct 5 at Kelley.

Kelley the Kelley Horse Co Apres Prof. Kennedy

Switchman Slugged and Robbed Near Hoggatt Street Crossing

Fred McKim, the interurban switchman at the Hoggatt street crossing, was struck from behind and robbed after the last southbound 11 PM car passed. He lay unconscious all night, later cared for by a physician. several dollars were taken, and marks on his face indicate multiple blows with a billy.

Fred McKim Hoggatt Street McKim Here Kelley Walt Dyer Billy

Urino Laxative Syrup Promises Family Cure

An advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup at 50 cents claiming it cures constipation and headaches for every family member. The copy emphasizes home health by a healthy family enjoying comfort and wellness from the product.

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GONE TO TAKE HOMESTEADS

A party of eleven from Ames headed to the Lower Brule Indian Reservation in South Dakota to secure government land south of Pierre. They plan filings in Pierre after initial rail plans, aiming to settle thousands of acres opened for homesteading.

Ames Dakota South Dakota Lower Brule Pierre Ben Nolin Thomas Rowland B. J. Munden W. H. Smith Lewis Olson A. L. Ericson Ben Ericson L. M. Beals Jessie Lizzie Cole Elizabeth Hug Phillip

Dissolution of Wakefield Transfer Co Partnership

Notice declares the partnership between Wm Wakefield and H Haverly under the Wakefield Transfer Co name dissolved. Creditors and debtors are urged to settle accounts promptly. Signed WAKEFIELD & HAVERLY.

Wm. Wakefield H. ©. Haverly W. Wakefield Transfer Co Wakefield & Haverly

Hedrick family reports from farm near Chamberlain

From the Hedrick family who went last summer to a farm near Chamberlain 8. D. they write the Times that they are well and enjoy good weather. They had the first frost Sept. 27 and praise a healthful climate. Carpenters are building a new house and they hope to move from the shack soon. The family is six miles from Chamberlain on a main road with rural delivery and a telephone line passing the house. They miss Iowa friends but find much to suit the area.

Hedrick Chamberlain the Times Iowa

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals Wounds Piles and Chilblains

An old saying about sores and wounds applies to Bucklen's Arnica Salve which treats burns and injuries. It claims to make piles and chilblains disappear and to work unseen. Guaranteed by druggists and priced at 50 cents.

Righteousness the Way of Success Service Theme

The Ames church plans 11 a.m. worship with the pastor speaking on Righteousness the Way of Success and an 7:30 p.m. sermon The Infidelity of Indecision. Bible school 9:45 a.m. Endeavor Society 6:30 p.m. Strangers in the city and students invited.

Bible School Endeavor Society

Parish Problems and The Logic of Life Sermons

The morning sermon titled Parish Problems urges large attendance by members. In the evening a second sermon on The Logic of Life will be delivered. A large chorus will sing.

Faith and Salvation Sermon at St. John's Episcopal Church

Holy Communion at 11 a m at St John s Episcopal Church with Herbert A Wilson rector sermon on Faith and Salvation and Sunday school held before the morning service.

John's Episcopal Church Herbert A. Wilson

Methodist Episcopal Church Services At Armory

Andrew M. Shea pastor. services at the Armory with 9 45 a m Sunday school led by F M Cupps. 11 a m sermon. 6 30 p m Epworth League on Christian Stewardship led by Roy al Jeffs. 7 30 p m sermon. Heating repairs delayed work last Sunday but should be ready by Sunday.

Methodist Episcopal Church Andrew M. Shea Armory F. M. Cupps Epworth League Christian Stewardship Royal Jeffs

Church Services and Roles at Two Congregations

First Baptist Church lists Walter J. Fowle as pastor with morning Bible school at 9 45 a m and sermon at 11 00 a m The afternoon Junior Union meets at 3 00 p m and a 7 30 p m B Y P U rally led by Jay Harris followed by a 7 30 sermon The United Brethren Church with J W Stiverson pastor conducts Sunday school at 10 00 a m sermon at 11 00 a m Junior Y P C U at 3 p m and Y P C U at 6 30 p m with an evening sermon by the pastor Preaching at Shipley at 3 00 p m.

First Baptist Church Walter J. Fowle Junior Union Jay Harris I. N. Dixon Fannie McCoy Jenior Y. P. C Shipley

Civil Service Examinations Planned in Ames in October

The Civil Service Commission announces examinations in Ames on three October dates for positions including constable in the Indian service and Lithographic Map Engraver. Assistant Postmaster Rich serves as board secretary and can provide details. Also noted are local business updates, church renovations, and a fried chicken supper event.

Sam Civil Service Commision Ames Rich Indian Service Department of Agriculture Geological Survey Navy Department Navy Service Tampa Florida

Ames Shopper Notes Jobs and Daily Goods Trends

Local notices list new cranberries at Darner’s, a clerk from Jefferson Iowa, and a Huskers Liniment ad. Multiple classifieds include Hogs for sale, rental rooms, lodging near Mrs J L Munn Maker, dressmaking openings, and farm rent near the college. Train derailment causes delays in Ames after heavy rains.

M. E Chester White C.F. Ruth Ames Iowa J. L. Munn Jerine van Epps Tilden Lena Pitts Mamie Kingkade Haverly Loving Loughran & Bauer College Zumwalt H. A. Ringgenberg

Ames Truck Gardner Wins Big at County Fair

J. M. Diefenbacher of Ames returned from the Nevada county fair with a large display of vegetables and numerous prizes. He earned 32 first premiums and 6 second premiums along with a top general display prize and a $5 Burpee Seed Company award for the best exhibit grown from Burpee seeds.

J. M. Diefenbacher Ames Nevada Diefenbacher Burpee Seed Company Burpee Seeds

Proved His Ability on a Western Ranch

A college sprinter without horse riding proves his mettle by driving eighty five wild jackrabbits to the sheep yard. The ranch owner, impressed by the candidate’s initiative, hires him after a brisk test of endurance and quick learning.

Chicago Record-Herald

The Register and Leader Subscription Offer

The Register and Leader offers daily publication to new subscribers from now to February 1 1908 with Sunday option. It promises strong Iowa news coverage and urges readers to subscribe via Des Moines Iowa or the paper’s publisher. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a constipation cure with 35 cents tea or tablets.

Register and Leader Iowa The Register and Leader Co Des Moines Hollister

For Sale Riverside Coal Burner and Oliver Typewriter

Good Riverside hard coal burner and Oliver typewriter in good condition for sale. Inquire at this office.

Riverside Oliver

A Christmas Duel That Helped Shape Bismarck

While chief secretary at the Prussian legation in Frankfurt Bismarck watched a pompous French duelist M de Clancy dance with his hat held out. He dropped a coin in the hat and the next day a pistol duel followed. Bismarck escaped unharmed and the Frenchman was wounded.

Bismarck Frankfort M. de Clancy

Mrs Pickett Piano Teacher In Iowa Clark Corner

Mrs Pickett a piano teacher listed with contact details mut. phone 184 resides at the corner of Iowa and Clark offering private lessons.

Pickett Iowa and Clark

Executor's Sale Notice in Story County Iowa

Public auction ordered by the District Court of Story County Iowa to sell desert real estate from the estate of Joseph S Smith. The property lies in Section 32 Township 83 Range 24 and will be sold at 2 PM on October 19 1907 from the steps of the Story County Bank Ames Iowa. Parley Sheldon executor.

James L. Smith Samuel W. Smith William T. Smith Ralph E. Smith Nancy M. Middleton Emma C. Hatfield District Court Story County Iowa Joseph S. Smith Kelley Story County Bank Ames Parley Sheldon

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support

We express our sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for their sympathy after our loss. Special thanks to Rev. Walter I. Fowle and the choir for their cheerful services. Signed by W. A. Osborn, D. A. Osborn, Mrs. J. W. Adams, T. C. Osborn, M. N. Osborn.

Walter I. Fowle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rocky Mountain L. M. Bosworth L.G. Rosenfeld C. L. Siverly Geo. E. Starr A. Reinertson Tom Peterson Poland China Harry Sheehey D. Milliken E. F. Posegate Bank of Kelley E. J. Penfield Elijas Malta F. M. Darner Ames, Iowa Switchman Hedricks Church OF Christ H. D. Williams W. J. Minchin United Brethren Church J. W. Stiverson Uncle Sam Darner’s Grocery Fowler Woodward Tilden’s Ellett Range & Alm’s Haverly & Loving Ladies of the Christian Church Odd Fellows Hall Sioux Jones Ida Hun Jefferson Spencr Fruit Cagwin Cagwin’s Arthur Bauer Arthur Gordon Armstrong R. B. Armstrong Ridgefield Conn Gordon Slater Gardner Tone Bros Grocers TON& Brothers Atamg Judisch Los M. H. Kelso Hamilton Omice Margaret M. Jones Baker’s Jewelry Store A. L. Potter DR. Pierre Sangui-Neuro DR. Pierre Chemical CO Chicago Loughran @ Bauer W. A. Osborn D. A. Osborn J. W. Adams T. C. Osborn M. N. Osborn
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