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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
10
A long list of readers and visitors details recent travels visits and domestic movements around Ames and nearby towns. Counts of individuals from Gilbert Maquoketa Des Moines Story City Boone Marshalltown and Nora Springs appear with mentions of relatives visits and relocations.
Speaker Champ Clark denies drinking for seven years and undercuts saloon rumors. He recounts visiting a saloon years ago to meet a proprietor friend and notes a minister hostile to him is now in prison. He claims ongoing abstinence and avoids actions inviting criticism.
Two day sale October 6 and 7 offers Jersey Cream Flour at $1.25 per sack or $12 for ten sacks. Each sack guaranteed fully satisfactory or money back. Poole's Grocery. 24-tt
The Rev Mr Fred Riggs formerly pastor at Jamaica Iowa becomes the new pastor of the United Brethren church in Ames. He is a young unmarried man and state president of the Christian Endeavor Society. The appointment followed the Iowa State Conference at Waterloo where Joe Doggett attended as Ames delegate. During summer Rev C C Dillavan filled the vacancy.
Little James Allen Gilchrist two weeks old died Saturday at two. Born September 6 he was the couple's only child. A brief service by Dr George Crissman was held at the home and the infant was buried in Ames cemetery. Mrs J Allen of Nevada, mother of Mrs Gilchrist, was present during the illness.
Devotional exercises led by Supt Hicks closed by a talk. West High Ames football reports by Miss Schreiner. Captain Greenlee and Coach Roach led cheers. Basketball girls begin practice under coach Edna Pammel. Pammel brings high school and college playing experience to the team. Teachers Schreiner Johnson Roach and Champlin accompanied the squad to Des Moines.
Time to purchase a winter suit or overcoat with the largest assortment of imported and domestic woolens. Every thread all pure and workmanship guaranteed. Corner 7th and Douglas Avenue. Prices right.
J. W. Bateman took his son Ralph to Boone on Monday for a nose operation. Ralph had ongoing nose trouble and a small piece of bone was removed. He returned home yesterday.
Graduation and promotion exercises of the Baptist Sunday school will be held at the church Sunday morning at 9 45. Mothers and friends of the children are urged to attend the meeting.
A rummage sale of clothing and useful articles will open Saturday morning in the building formerly occupied by the second hand store.
An ad promotes a Majestic Souvenir Set at A. Potter store during a demonstration from October 15 to 21. Separate listings advertise strictly modern furnished rooms for rent at 119th Street, and note B. H. Graves moving to Wettstein a Tailor Shop.
Attend the Majestic Range Demonstration at our store one week from now on October 16. The notice references A. L. Pot- 24-2 and invites customers to view the new range model and features during the event.
A chance to buy a good lot at auction on easy terms at Boone next Saturday. Grant's addition is mentioned in the listing as the location for the sale.
An advertisement offers a free bottle of Warner's White Wine to ministers who will recommend it to friends after giving it a fair seal. Address Dr. C. D. Warner in Coldwater Michigan. Sold by J. E. Cagwin.
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