Library board approves new books for shelves
The library board held its monthly meeting and authorized purchase of new books to be installed soon. The Queen Esther Circle meets Saturday at three with Miss Eva Cox. Daughters of the American Revolution hold their tenth state conference in Sioux City while the PEO supreme chapter gathers at Mt. Pleasant. Miss Jennie Williams hosted a gathering for her cousin Mr. Marsh of Missouri. The Civic Improvement Society plans to elect officers Monday October 1. M. E. Ladies Aid holds rummage sale starting Thursday October 14 with venue TBA. Open Gym night at the girls gymnasium features a freshmen versus sophomore meet and indoor baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
City Library
Iowa
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sioux City
P. E. O. Society
Mt. Pleasant
Union
Jennie Williams
Mr. Marsh
Missouri
Margaret Hall
Local clubs hold meetings and theater talk in Ames
The T Y Ls met to outline the year’s work in current events. The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society plans to meet with Mrs Cagwin next Tuesday at 2 30 p m with officers to be elected. D A R held a regular meeting with Mrs Herman Knapp and appointed standing committees. William Owen spoke at the college and Armory about As You Like It noting Shakespearean drama and Portia as a modern businesswoman. Personal paragraphs list many residents visiting, traveling or from nearby towns, including Miss John Des Moines and Bert Bisbee St Louis and many Ames residents visiting relatives or attending events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noraerson
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
D. A. R. Society
Herman Knapp
Corbin
Hardin
Clyde Williams
H. F. Brown
M. Jay Adams
A. Marston
F. W. Willey
Kellogg
Kellogg, Miss Tilden
Goble
Miss Budd
Knapp
Williams
Budd Ney
William Owen
Armory
Owen
Professor MacMurray
Mr. Owen
Portia
Margaret Morrison
Rosalind
Bartholomew
Ames
Langendorff Like Schumann Heink Soprano Tells Tales Of European Capitals
The San Diego Union compares Mme Langendorff to Schumann Heink calling her mezzo soprano in the Langendorff style. She sings in German French and English with limited English but vivid phrasing. She has toured European capitals and offers a substantial operatic and oratorio repertoire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Langendorff
The
San Diego Union
Schumann-Heink
Schuman-Heink
Europe
Langendorff Enjoys America Says Mme Langendorff
A recent interview portrays Mme Langendorff as enjoying American life with wit a love of sunshine and flowers. She praised Pacific coast palm trees and noted her remarkable work ethic. She sang two grand opera roles in Berlin due to another artist’s illness and performed perfectly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langendorff
America
Mme. Langendorff
Pacific Coast
Berlin
Prize winner at the county fair triumphs again
J M Dieffenbacher swept the county fair with the greatest garden exhibit in the area. He won 6 firsts on displays, 44 firsts on separate exhibits, and 5 second premiums, totaling 42.75 dollars. His wife earned 10 firsts and 2 seconds in canned fruit and table delicacies. He also took the best Burpee seeds exhibit prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dieffenbacher
Dieffenbacher
Grapes Yield Reported From One Vine
Joe Diffenbacker notes a remarkable eighteen bushels of grapes from a single vine proving prolific and newsworthy for local horticulture.
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Joe Diffenbacker
Ford Visits Colorado For Time With Sister
Ford plans a stay in Colorado visiting his sister Mrs. John Rex for a period, details of the trip not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford, Colorado
John Rex
Lincoln Kimler Dies in Lincoln Home
Lincoln Kimler of Leroy Illinois was born forty eight years ago and died Tuesday after noon at his Duff Avenue home. A bachelor, he earned his living by manual labor and was respected by all who knew him. He leaves two brothers and relatives. The funeral will be held 2 PM today at the United Brethren church with Rev. Warner Johnson officiating and burial here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Kimler
Leroy
Illinois
Duff Avenue
Kimler
Manual Lsbor
United Brethren Church
Warner Johnson
Pleasantly Surprised Miss Wakefield Shower in Gilbert
Last Monday evening about eight guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Totten in response to an invitation from the young people of Gilbert to bestow a miscellaneous shower of gifts and good wishes upon Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wakefield. The couple were urged to call on relatives before learning of the gathering. Rev. Wolf, representing the young people, extended a cordial welcome to the community. The bride and groom received a large number of beautiful and valuable presents. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wakefield are at home to friends on the old Wakefield homestead north of the city.
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Wm. Totten
Gilbert
Sam Wakefield
Sam
Wakefield
Miss Theressa Hayes and F H Peisen Wed in City Parsonage
Miss Theressa Hayes of this city and Mr F H Peisen of Joplin Missouri were married at the Congregational parsonage at ten this morning by Rev William J Minchin. They left for Des Moines at noon then plan a visit in Eldora before settling in Joplin Missouri. The bride came from Williams Iowa to work at Lemmon’s store and the groom works in lead mining in Missouri.
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Theressa Hayes
F. H. Peisen
Joplin
Missouri
William J. Minchin
Des Moines
Eldora
Williams
Iowa
Lemmons Dry
SWANK and COOK unite in marriage at Nevada
Ray Swank formerly of this city and Miss Pearl Cook were married in Nevada last Wednesday. Swank has lived in Indianola for several years.
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Ray Swank
Miss Pearl Cook
Nevada
Mr. Swank
Indianola
Des Moines Wins First Western League Pennant Since 1906
The Omhaa Bee notes Des Moines claims its first pennant since 1906 and credits President Higgins for the victory. It praises overcoming tremendous odds and costly player salaries amid low fan support and asks if locals will heed the achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Omhaa Bee
Higgins
Scenic bill offers strong musical nights and films
The notice highlights an excellent upcoming musical attraction at Scenic with a meritorious team and high class films for Friday and Saturday. Carl Little bought a new Ford family car this week. Mr Solback of Minneapolis, tied to the Iowa temperance league, will lecture at the Lutheran church Sunday evening October 19 at 8. The Yeoman announce their harvest home picnic at Red Men's hall on October 16 1909 and invite all Yeomen. A sale at Graves farm is planned for Wednesday October 27 with full notice next week.
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Carl Little
Solback
Minneapolis
State Temperance League of Iowa
Red Men’s Hall
Graves Farm
REMNANT SALE OFFERS SOUVENIRS WITH REMNANTS
W A Perry announces a remnant sale on Friday and Saturday featuring a large variety of remnants at low prices. With every 25 cent purchase, shoppers receive a small souvenir, applicable only to remnants. Renowned dealer W A Perry.
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W. A. Perry
Kimball's Dairy Farmer Offer in Ames Times
Our paper offers a limited time deal for farmers not subscribing: Ames Times and Kimball's Dairy Farmer together for one year at $1.00, the price of the Ames Times alone. Call at the office or send orders to Circulation Manager, Ames Times, Ames Iowa. response may be withdrawn anytime.
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Kimball
Dairy Farmer
Ames Times
Ames
Iowa
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Childrens
Coats
Semmons Dry Goods Store
Queen Esther
Miss
Eva Cox
Civic Improvement Society
Mono Club
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
B. Spence
Ames, Icwa
Joe Skelton
Sioux Rapids
J. J. Coon
Michigan
John
Des ‘Moines
William Thompson
Bert Bisbee
St. Louis
Rachel Paxton
Edward Bottie
George White
Mrs
Eugene Osborne
Jefferson, Iowa
Dave Osborne
John Wright
New York City
Florence Dunham
Capital City Commercial College
George Tinsley
Hannibal
Clara Proctor
Fairdale, N
Dr. C. M. Proctor
F. 2. Pitcher of
Scranton
Etta Dunning
N. 8. McGuire
St. Paul
W. P. McGuire
Emma Turner Watson
Tinsley
W. A. Ricketts
Ohio
G. A. Hurd
O. H. Watkins
C. E. Watkins
Wall Lake
Wanda Ford
Edith Smith
Riverside
C. G. Tilden
Rosselle Payne
Hudson
A. M. Newens
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Chicago
Miss Hummel
Mrs. Hummel
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Ed Klove
Minnie Rice
Nora Springs
St. Ansgar
Charles City
Mrs. B. A. Clutter
Mrs. Clutter
J. W. Tinsley
Edith Hoxie of
Hampton
J. Y. Luke
Gilberta Luke
Connie Brooks
Lucas, S. D
Wettland
New Sharon, Iowa
Soren Kalsem
Sever Bystol
Eagle Have
Walter Canady
Ames Hotel
T. A. McMillen
Elsie
W. H. Doggett
Dave Lang
Nebraska
Dave
H. M. Case
Fannie Wright
Waukee
S. W. Pickett
J. E. van de Venter
Earl
Wallace
Syracuse
N. Y
F. J. Baker
Geo. Raw
Paullina
Baker
van Chamberlain
Corpus Christi
Texas
Robins
Albert Winters
John Born
Milford Township
Rocky
Schumann
Heink
Swank
Cook
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