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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
3
Ames area notes cover purchases at Tilden Loughran and Letts stores, church events, a county weather service posting, a railway engine mishap, and social gatherings. Mentions include Mary Selby improving, J. M. Walden preaching, a rape trial acquittal in Nevada district court, Iowa State College attendance over 1000, Prof. O. N. Baker’s consulship, Van Frey’s horse awards, Macy Tilden wedding prep, and numerous local visits, trips, and arrivals.
A large excursion is planned two weeks from today on September 20 at the college campus. Rail rates will be low, with routes including U and NW, Clinton east, Algona and Mason City north, Moville, Missouri Valley and Carroll west, plus various intermediate points. A monster tent will host a notable speaker, good music, and displays about college work. The event aims to attract many farmers during the harvest season and invite all friends of youth and education across Iowa. details will follow next week.
Harp's fine stationery at Judisch Bros. Two girls at Wing's Model Laundry wanted. For groceries try J. B. Kooser & Co. Roy Bradley began work yesterday as bookkeeper in Tilden's store. J. M. Dirpfennacher won first premium on onions and cucumbers at the Iowa State Fair. The Guise baby shot last week is improving with recovery possible. Tur Times holds Road Supervisor's Poll Tax Receipts in fifty-book sets. Don’t replace a leaking roof. Graphite Elastic Paint advertised by Tilden & Loughran. Faith Douglass to reopen kindergarten September 10 with Mayme Campbell and Katherine Goble assisting. Cohn and C. W. Dudgeon test gas lighting in their store using a Welsbach burner. max price rumored one cent per night per burner.
An editor from Seneca reports years of suffering from piles were cured after using Bucklin's Aruba Salve. He claims two boxes fully cured him and guarantees relief. Sold by L. M. Bosworth, druggist.
A refined home wedding last evening at Mr and Mrs F C Tildens residence joined Miss Minta Gail Tilden to Mr Elbert Clyde Macy of Marshalltown with only close relatives present. Rev J B Albrook officiated. The couple plan a westward honeymoon and will reside in Marshalltown after Nov 10.
A retired contractor recalls selling a horse named Jerry used to lifting his feet to clear ropes in drum work. The Harlem buyer faced trouble as Jerry stopped short then lifted his feet repeatedly until sold back for a higher price to a hoisting contractor.
Depew recounts meeting a Union veteran joking about his facial wound. Asked which battle injured him the man replies Bull Run, explaining he looked back after running a mile or two. The tale highlights humor in a soldier’s misfortune.
Fresh fruit available at Letts's with Hemstreet and Campbell handling inquiries.
Will Lytle Ray Wortman and Kelley return to college. Fred Gerbracht came home from Miss Edith George’s fair school in Ever green district. J Stark and family from Madrid visit neighbors. Hutchinson schoolhouse hosts ice cream social. Chet Davis and Ed Eighmy visit L G Rosenfeld family. Senry Hubbard visits brother Bert Wire and sister Geo Person. Farm sold in northern state to buy in Kansas for future home. Sheep for sale one hundred twenty head Shropshire rams by W P Groner Kelley Iowa.
An advertisement touts Coast and Sanborns coffees as the best on earth and promotes purchase through F. Letts.
Notice on file at the city superintendent of electric light and waterworks Ames Iowa for laying about 800 feet of 8 inch pipe on Duff street and 1050 feet of 6 inch pipe on Douglass street with valves hydrants and specials. Plans and bid forms available. a $50 certified check accompanies each bid. Bids open at 8 p m September 3 1900. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
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