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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
6
The piece surveys opinions on state politics with quotes from papers and figures, discusses Berton and Green County disaffection, notes a resigning senator if Hughes wins New York, critiques lodges versus churches, and explains ballot marking before the general election. It highlights Bailey of Britt on ballots and stresses careful voting to avoid invalid marks.
A new voting method requires voters to place 25 to 35 crosses for each ballot. The change, urged by Osage separatist Bert Smith, aims to replace the current method with a cross system. Some propose restoring the circle and awarding Smith a medal mocking a political foe.
Mayor Connor dies from heart trouble in Cedar Rapids. A mine explosion in Johnstown Pa. kills seven. Greenbury Elkins of Oskaloosa hangs himself in jail. Des Moines college day parade planned next Friday. Winter starts with muddy roads. A Estherville family of six poisoned by cream puffs. one dies. Heisey the governor candidate arrested in Iowa City. Des Moines credit man Thomas D. Connell commits suicide. Aggies captain Jobby Joenson sprains ankle but plans Minnesota game. Northwestern trainmaster C F Miley becomes Des Moines agent. H M Ershatz of Chicago succeeds in Boone. Iowa Supreme Court upholds $32,916 judgment for Huggard vs Glucose Sugar. Dinner Party Coffee served November 6-7 at Darner's store. Readers urged to ask why the Czar climbed a tree.
North Side clerks and business men challenge South Side rivals to a Rugby rules football match on Thanksgiving on college grounds. Proceeds go to the band for a horn. admission 15 and 25 cents. players must be clerks or local business workers.
Seven head of fine driving horses were shipped yesterday noon to Leon Mexico. Senor Garcia bought the team in this vicinity and John Hoover was assigned to care for them on the long journey. Hoover expects to be away about a month.
The Ames band, a valued city organization, plans a benefit entertainment to raise funds for a bass horn. Also noted is a proficiency in rugby football and a unanimous proceedure connected to the event.
The Ames pastors will continue sermons on How to Stop the Liquor Traffic as time allows in their pulpit duties. Rev. H. D. Williams of the Christian church will present his views next Sabbath evening, Oct. 28.
This week the old water tank nears demolition after George Roberson secured the contract and crews labor through Monday to Friday. Danger signs ward passersby as spectators watch from the sidewalk edge fearing a fall and hoping someone remains to claim the Carnegie medal.
The association offers a money back guarantee on its new trading system for any member or non-member who buys goods and memberships and does not see value. It pledges cash payment for eggs butter and poultry and invites trials with the motto honor.
A resident of Cynthiana recounts 33 years of sore eyes, 6 years blind, then regained sight after using Chamberlain's Salve. Neighbor shared half a box, leading to a surprising recovery. Sold by Judisch Bros.
On Sunday April 29 1906 the Chicago and Northwestern issue lists east west north and south trains with departures from 3:25 am to 12:06 am and notes Sunday exceptions for Nos 54 and 58 not running north of Ames. Baggage rooms hold all checked bags and must be delivered minutes before arrival. agent G. W. Roneers oversees operations.
At First Baptist Church Pastor Walter I. Fowle leads 9:45 Bible school 11:00 preaching with Baptist state convention report 3:00 Junior Union 6:30 BYU 7:30 preaching and baptism. St John’s Episcopal holds morning prayer at 11 a sermon on Modern Missions, Sunday school at 10. Public invited.
Next Sunday morning the pastor will preach on Why Do We Say God at the Congregational church. In the evening the sermon is followed by a Smoked Bottle program and a newly formed chorus will sing eight special selections.
Mrs Harriett LaSuer wife of George LaSuer died Oct 23 1906 at her daughter’s home in Two Harbors Minnesota aged 58. Cause of death septicaemia. Body brought to Ames on the 5 10 train taken to North Street home. Funeral at 2 30 this afternoon. Interment in Ames Cemetery.
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