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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
9
Ames native Joe Berger pitches for the San Francisco Western league club in a game against Oakland. He and Hardy battled. Berger allowed six hits though he had control trouble, yet he kept the Oaks to one run as the Seals lost 1 0. The Iowa lad shows promise and plans to be ready for next season.
The Ames council passed a resolution to accept Nash's subdivision plat of blocks one and two. It approved warrants for Des Moines Bridge & Strom Co. totaling 5410.70 from the first estimate. It discussed raising Boone Street and Lynn Avenue to match interurban track elevation, and directed meetings with the roadmaster, street and alley committee, and city engineer. It ordered well at Onondaga and Kellogg filled after condemnation, and paid J R Lincoln for electric light plant investigation. The council announced publishing Lincoln's report and adjourned to October 12.
The Coe team, once known for speed, was overwhelmed by the Cyclones in a lax 84 to 0 game. Ames lineup adjustments surfaced as players struggled to breathe after long drives, with Cedar Rapids’ visitors unable to mount any effective forward passing.
A local critic lauds W B Patton in The Blockhead praising his portrayal as Prof Steele and noting the supporting cast as flawless. The review says the performance pleased the audience and leaves demand for more. engagement announced for Tuesday October 13th.
The federal building committee of the Commercial Club met at M. K Smith's office to consider selling four and a half lots east of the Armory to the government for ten thousand dollars. The plan would create a 110 by 112 percent foot block acceptable if price meets government needs. The Moonshirer’s Daughter will be staged at Armory Hall on Friday October 9 with Miss Mary Carew leading a long running American actress contingent and full scenery.
In 1863 George M. Felton recalls chronic diarrhoea and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by A W Miles for relief after one bottle. For sale by J E Cagwin. Woodmen announce regular meeting of M W A Friday evening October 9.
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