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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1909

Page

6

Broadway Production in Des Moines Delights Audiences

Des Moines audiences will see The Beauty Spot a Broadway musical comedy direct from New York with the original cast led by Jefferson DeAngelis. The show by Herbert and DeKoven features the famous beauty chorus, tuneful numbers like Creole Days and A Prince of Borneo, and a comic plot centered on a painting of a knee mole with mistaken identities and romantic entanglements.

Des Moines White Way New York City Messrs Comstock & Gest Auditorium Theater Herald Square Theater Jefferson DeAngelis Frank Doane George J. MacFarlane Isabell D’armand Viola Gillette Jacques Kruger Jean Newcombe Minerva Coverdale Lillian Lawson Joseph W. Herbert Reginald DeKoven DeKoven Borneo Isabell D’armond Nadine

Juniors Defeat Seniors 7 0 in College Class Football

After an excursion day tie all four class teams tried again. The juniors beat the seniors 7 to 0 while the sophomores and freshmen again tied 0 to 0. The sophomore freshman game will be replayed in a few days.

Perfume Sale At J. E. Cagwin Store This Week

J E Cagwin offers a bulk perfume line at a special price of 38 cents per ounce this week to encourage larger purchases.

J. E. Cagwin

The Fighting Parson at the Armory October 21

Critics hail The Fighting Parson as a city show that pleases all classes. The leading role touches hearts and draws applause from audiences. A strong company and scenic blend boost the bow to a popular price engagement on October 21 under Manager Bartholomew.

Armory Chicago Bartholomew Mann

Club and Social Events Calendar for Ames 1909

Club and Social Events Chapter AA P EB O to meet with Mrs Stevenson Tuesday afternoon October 19 1909. A week from today will be the annual college day. The Y W C A will hold a campus fete in the evening. Saturday evening will be the term spasm between sophomores and freshmen. It will be observed in Margaret hall with a hop. Dr and Mrs A B Storms will entertain at the Knole Friday October 22 term reception to the faculty. The Civic Improvement Society of West Ames will meet at Mrs Ira S Shaw 2865 West street Tuesday October 19 All interested invited. Mr Aguado a Filipino will sing a tenor solo Sunday morning at the Congregational church the number will be either the Holy City or the Palms.

P. EB. O Stevenson Margaret Hall A. B. Storms the Civic Improvement Society of West Ames Ira S. Shaw West Street Civic Improvement Society Mono Club Ed Little Frank Tinebaugh C B. Little Arthur Bauer City Library

Ames Methodist Church Closes Pastor Shea’s Public Ministry

Andrew M. Shea signs off as Ames Methodist Episcopal Church pastor after a day of services. The schedule includes Sunday school at 9 45 a m ser mon at 11 a m class meeting 12 15 p m Epworth League 6 30 p m and a 7 30 p m sermon as the pastor thanks friends for their kindness and cooperation.

Methodist Episcopal Church Andrew M. Shea F. M. Cupps Epworth League Labor Ames

Reception for Rev A M Shea and family

A cordial invitation to a reception for Rev A M Shea and family next Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the assembly room of the dinner. Friends are urged to attend.

A. M Shea Dinnel

Priscilla Club Covers Woman Theme at White House Meeting

The Priscilla Club met yesterday with Mrs. Bennett at the White House to study the year’s theme Woman. Paula, Woman as Friend was discussed by Mrs. Hibbard, with current topics narrated by Mrs. Noble.

Priscilla Club Bennett White House Paula

K K Club elects officers and hosts indoor picnic

The K. K club met Tuesday evening with Miss Ethel Pike for election of officers. Miss Pike was chosen president, Miss Lena Potter vice president and Miss Minnie Rice secretary treasurer. The club enjoyed an indoor picnic Monday evening with Miss Jessie Parker and entertained a few invited guests.

Ethel Pike

World's Greatest Minstrels To Be In Des Moines

Ames and Des Moines social notes cover Civic Improvement Society elections. The Nonpareil Club hosted a social at Mrs. Maxwell's home. Ames club in San Diego celebrated Lucille Roupe's birthday with dolls and crafts. Dockstader's World’s Greatest Minstrels preview describes The Possum Aero Club plot and famed performers. Obituary note for Prof. Patrick’s wife in Denver.

A. B. Maxwell Criswell W. S. Read Berlin H. Westerman R.S. Loud Mary Dunning E. J. Smith C. H. Morris Des Moines Ames Club San Diego Calif Maude Keeney Sheppard Sheppard Benjamin Keeney H. Banks BE. A. Banks Gilbert Dyer Ives Clara Ives Millie Ives Shields Smith Lacey R. J. Roupe Lucille Orville Roupe Lucille Roupes Keeney Ames

Jimmie Forest to Wed Miss Moses in Central City

Jimmie Forest an 05 engineer has secured a license to wed Miss Moses of Central City. Forest has been working out of Des Moines recently.

al Johnson Eddie Mazier J. H. Decker Dockstader Jimmie Forest Miss Moses Central City Jimmie Des Moines

Baptist Church Services at Odd Fellows Hall

Walter I. Fowle pastor leads Bible school at 9 45 am and sermon at 11 am. A 6 30 pm B Y P U session precedes the 7 30 pm sermon titled Christianity's Message to Socialism.

Baptist Church Walter I. Fowle

Church Services Announcement

Bible school at 10:00 am led by J. E. Arnold superintendent. Preaching and communion at 11:00 am with Brother Sherman Kirk of Des Moines as speaker. Endeavor society at 6:30 pm and evening services at 7:30 pm. All are welcome.

Church OF Christ J. T. Houser J. E Arnold Sherman Kirk Des Moines Endeavor Society

Congregational Church Service Notes

Pastor William J. Minchin will preach morning and evening. Morning subject Calvin's Means of Grace and evening subject Present Day Scepticism. Sunday school at 9 45 Y P SC EK at 6 30. Strangers welcome.

Calvin

United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Warner Johnson pastors the United Brethren Church with Sunday school at 10:00 led by Mrs Edna Pruitt. Sermon at 11:00 on Christian's Reward followed by Y P C E U at 6:30 led by Fannie McCoy and a 7:30 sermon on Revivals.

United Brethren Church Warner Johnson Edna McCoy

Photo tower blown down at campus during high wind

A high wind on Monday toppled the 110 foot bird eye photograph tower on the college campus. It fell on a corner of the veterinary hospital causing several roof holes but little other damage. The tower had been erected last spring at considerable expense to provide panoramic campus views.

College Veterinary Hospital

Northwestern Smash-Up Details at Duff Avenue Crossing

An early hour collision near the Duff avenue crossing left a way-car buckled in the air with derailed trucks beneath it. No injuries are reported, and authorities are assessing damage and cause.

Northwestern Duff Avenue

Munden Wins Wrestling Match in Cole's Hall

Burt Munden defeats Springer of Des Moines in a last night bout after Springer agreed to throw him three times in an hour or lose. Munden wins after a 25 minute first fall and a 12 minute second fall, securing victory per the agreement.

Cole Burt Munden Springer Des Moines Munden

Popular Pianist Ruth Bacus Returns to Ames Scenic

Miss Ruth Bacus, famed pianist formerly with the Scenic show house, has returned to Ames and will provide music at the Scenic during the coming winter and spring. She is regarded as the best theater musician ever to play in Ames, and the public welcomes her return.

Ruth Bacus Scenic Miss Bacus Ames

Reed heads to Indian Country to claim Dallas farm provisions

Russ Reed departs Saturday with a carload of farming tools and supplies to improve and cultivate his Dallas South Carolina claim. He recently won a land drawing last November and will establish himself on the site.

Russ Reed Dallas S. C

Election for Captain of Company C 55 L N G

Next Monday night election for captain of Company C 55th N G will be held at the Armory.

Haverly Transfer Opens Up Town Office on Kellogg

The Haverly Transfer now operates an up town office after renting the building on Kellogg Street recently vacated by Charley Holdredge.

Haverly Kellogg Charley Holdredge

Maxwell High School Player Suffers Arm Fracture

John Hatterly, a Maxwell High School boy, broke an arm below the elbow during a football scrimmage last week.

John Hatterly Maxwell

Local notes and notices from Duroe Jersey pigs to law school plans

Local miscellany lists Duroe Jersey male pigs for farmers, a birth announcement for a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Pratt on Wednesday October 13, Irvin Meltzer studying law at Iowa City with plans to finish at Ann Arbor or Stanford, and Hon E Lobeck's Sunday evening address at the Norwegian Lutheran church on October 17 in English. Dr. Dyer provides general practice of medicine and surgery.

L. E. Pratt Irvin Meltzer Iowa City Ann Abor Leland Stanford University E. . Lobeck

Kimball's Dairy Farmer Offer Bundles With Ames Times

Farmers are offered a one year subscription to both Kimball's Dairy Farmer and Ames Times for $1.00, a limited time deal. Readers are urged to act quickly before withdrawal of the offer and to contact the Circulation Manager in Ames, Iowa.

Kimball Dairy Farmer Ames Times Ames Iowa

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Semmons Des Moines Samover Chickoree Jacques T. J. Miller Woman's Relief Corps G. A. R. Post Mat McMichael North Douglass Avenue Relief Corps Mrrs. McMichael Lew Dockstader His Minstrels James H. Decker Neil O’brein al Jolson Possum Aero Club Africa Doughland Aero Club Neil O’brien Washington Post Hattie Lewis Patrick G. KE. Patrick Department of Agriculture Denver Patrick Jim Bible School Odd Fellows’ Hall William J. Minchin Fannie Duroe Jersey S. P. Freed West Onondaga Street Stor Ames Plumbing Geo. E. Baker Ames, Iowa B.A. Lockwood Grain Co J. M. Munsinger Franch Spence Ames, Icwa
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