To College Slogan Guides Ames Class Of 1908
The Ames 1908 high school graduates, about fifty, head to college this fall after a summer on the road and at home. The list includes Bes sie Nash Ruth Barrett Carrie Brown Ada Gerbracht Margaret Gray Mabel Kingsbury Ruby Lynch Bessie Mellor Nina Nichols Jennings Bauge Harvey Beedle Floyd Belt Roy Brown Edward Carey Albert Fowler Max Hoover Earl Kooser Merrill Manning Irvin Meltzer Orville Ufford Leonard Wygle and others. Some will work or study away from campus as Miss Mary Cox Carrie Tallman Mabel Latham Don Moxley Lillie Hollinshead May Loving Ethel Hoon Ross Pools Henry Templeton Warren Minkler seek various posts and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames High School
Iowa
Bessie Nash
Ruth Barrett
Carrie Brown
Ada Gerbracht
Margaret Gray
Mabel Kingsbury
Ruby Lynch
Bessie Mel
Mary Cox
Grove
Carrie Tallman
Fair
Mabel Latham
Colorado
Don Moxley
Oregon
Lillie Hollinshead
May Loving
Ethel Hoon
Ross Pools
Potter's
Henry Templeton
Northwestern
Glidden
Warren Minkler
Ames Engineering Company
Mrs J B Miller Dies In Seattle
Mrs J B Miller died at her daughter Mrs May Priem's Seattle home on August 25. Her remains were brought to Montezuma Iowa for funeral and burial on August 31 conducted by Rev H D Williams. Mr Miller died and was buried there a year earlier. The couple lived south of the college near Ames for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Miller
May Priem
Seattle
Wash
Montezuma
Iowa
Fitlin
H. D. Willams
Miller
Ames
Old Settlers Showoff Relics at Maxwell Iowa Reunion
At Maxwell Iowa the old settlers reunion showcased relics from early days. Items include a spoke shave knife barb wire pincers horse fiddle and candle molds. Others feature a printing press snuff box a sewing machine a coffee grinder and an English grammar from 1841. Historic pieces dated 1830 to 1841 attracted many county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Iowa
J. B. Angélo
N. N. Sherman
J. G. Kopf
L. R. Shepherd
I. M
Items From Long-Standings Household Collectibles
The notice lists multiple aged keepsakes and heirlooms with owners or exhibitors. Names include Mrs. D. D. Bennetham-Bible 141 years old and Minnie Ernest Looking glass 1857. Other entries feature sugar bowls, soldiers items, and Garlock family relics with ages up to 200 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Bennetham
Freel Salmon
Minnie Ernest
John Hall
N. P. Hall
H. J. Garlock
James Andrew McNabb Birth and Death Notice
James Andrew McNabb, son of Mr and Mrs W M McNabb, born October 28 1906 died August 31 1908. Funeral from Burnett Avenue home Tuesday at 2:00 PM with Rev W J Minchin officiating. Interment in city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Andrew McNabb
W. M. McNabb
Burnett Avenue
W. J. Minchin
Dixon laundry team captains chaotic town obstacle race
A Dixon laundry team broke from its moorings last Tuesday and staged a 15 minute obstacle run that raced through town. Bill Meltzer led the team to the Floyd O'Brien home, a live weight was dragged, and horses dashed through Main Street striking buggies and wagons before police captured them at the post office to end the wild spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Bill Meltzer
Floyd O'Brien
Bill
Main Street
Holmes Tailor Shop
Wm. Allen
Douglass Avenue
Bank Corner
Morris’ Livery Barn
Post Office
Smith's Peanut Factory
Bill Wakefield
Tent Meeting Begins Sunday in Ames With Evangelist Fred Berry
Rev Fred Berry a state evangelist will conduct a tent campaign in Ames at the west side of the high school grounds starting Sunday. Prominent preacher is described as consecrated tactful earnest and capable of drawing crowds without cheap tricks. The event welcomes Christians and unaffiliated believers seeking a higher life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Berry
Baptist Church
Ames
Mr. Berry
Mr. Fowle
Orrie Ghrist Undergoes Turbinectomy in Des Moines
Orrie Ghrist was operated on Saturday in Des Moines as turbinated bones were removed to seek relief from asthma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrie Ghrist
Des Moines
Fast Freight Engine Slams Wagon Killing Team
An old gentleman who could not hear warning cries of switchmen witnessed a train collision as the fast freight struck a wagon, killing the team. The engine hit the wagon almost squarely, underscoring a fatal rail accident.
New Officers Elected At Ames County Church Convention
The Christian churches of Story and Boone counties held a convention at the Ames Christian church. Attendance was small due to the fair and rain, but the program proceeded. Speakers included Mrs. P. K. Jackson Ames Irving Wade Collins B. F. Shoemaker Des Moines and J. T. Houser Boone. Officers elected: J. T. Houser President Irving Wade Vice President B. F. Shoemaker Secretary and Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Churches
Story
Boone Counties
Christian Church
Ames
P. K. Jackson
Irving Wade
Collins
B. W. Salmon
Zearing
Denny
C. L. Organ
Des Moines
J. T. Houser
Boone
B. F. Shoemaker
Apples From Missouri Farm Delight The Times
Harlan Erb reported a consignment of apples from his Missouri farm, sampled by The Times force. The fruit was described as certainly fine and well received by tasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Erb
Missouri
Times Force
Auto Hit Bridge Injures Cedar Rapids Woman
A Cedar Rapids party returning from the state fair, including Mr and Mrs Pickering and Mr and Mrs Alderman, drove onto the Skunk River bridge east of town. The car hit the high end of the ramp, sending Mrs Pickering into the seat and injuring her back. They returned to town for medical care and then continued home on number 12. Doctors warned she may feel effects later though not severely hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
High Place
Pickering
Alderman
Skunk River Bridge
New Auctioneer Brugg er Opens Ames Office
New auctioneer G A Brugger, a Jones school graduate, locates in Ames and will handle farm and stock sales. Reach him by mutual phone 818 or at Station A. Brugger is a young hustler ready to do business in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Brugger
Jones School of Anectioneering
Ames
Mutual
Station A
Mr. Brugger
Runaway bike crash sparks blame dispute in town
A runaway incident drew onlookers as Flint, Steigerwalt, and Grant Talbott collided. Flint suffered a bruised leg, Steigerwalt had a damaged front wheel, and Talbott’s wheel tore a tire. Each blames the other for the crash amid a crowd eager for the spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Steigerwalt
Short Danforth
Grant Talbott
Grant
Short
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Joe Curtain
C. P
Ames, Lowa
Cit
State Evangelist of Baptists
Fay Taylor
John Lawson
Ballard Grove
Kellogg Avenue
Lawson
Fagman
Bob Jeffreys
Templeton
Hugh Davis
Daugherty
Times
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