D A R organizes local chapter and social notices
A Friday evening meeting at Mrs. Marston's home establishes a Story county D A R chapter with Mrs Marston as regent and state regent Mrs J L Stevens naming officers. The group plans a October state meeting at Marshalltown and a charter schedule. Numerous local clubs and social events are listed including birthdays, weddings, dances, picnics and engagements in Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
Marston
Daughters of the American Revolution
J. L. Stevens
Knapp
Mary Tilden
Hardin
Willey
Marshalltown
Death by fire damp claims well digger at college site
James Dawson of Ames was killed while drilling a well at the college after a dynamite blast and a later descent. He and partner E O Edwinson worked at twenty feet depth when Dawson inhaled deadly fire damp and collapsed as the air did not ventilate. Dawson was a Woodmen lodge member. funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
James Dawson
Mr. Dawson
E. O. Edwinson
Wells
Mr. Edwinson
John Pralt
Dawson
Edwinson
Woodmen Lodge
Nevada
Iowa
Rachel L Smith 1853 1907 Ames burial Nevada Iowa
Rachel L Darner Smith born February 4 1853 in Xenia Ohio died September 11 1907 at 704 Duff Ames Iowa. Married Marion Smith March 21 1871 in Washington County Iowa. Three sons J Elmer Smith Fred Smith and Prof William Smith. Active in Baptist and Methodist churches and Sunday school. Funeral at her Ames home conducted by Rev Andrew M Shea with burial in Nevada Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel L. Smith
Xenia
Ohio
Duff Street
Ames
Iowa
Marion Smith
Washington County
J. M. Wood
J. Elmer Smith
Jefferson
Fred ©. Smith
William Smith
LaFayette
Ind
Rachel Darner
Jesus Christ
Baptist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Smith
Milford Township
Andrew M. Shea
Nevada
Cedar Rapids Starts 5000 Foot Sewer Project
R C De La Hunt, a local Cedar Rapids contractor, breaks ground today to lay about 5000 feet of sewerage on Lincoln College State and surrounding streets. Crews will push to complete the work as quickly as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. de la Hunt
Cedar Rapids
Lincoln
College, State
Smith and Free announce marriage in Indianapolis
Announcement of the marriage of Paul Smith formerly of Ames to Miss Gertrude Free in Indianapolis on September 10. Paul Smith, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Smith, graduates of DePauw University and will study at Boston Theological Seminary this fall. The Times offers best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement Society
Estelle Fogel
Botanical Department
College
Alaska
Prof
Cole
University of Chicago
Paul Smith
Ames
Gertrude Free
Indianapolis
Ind
Smith
W. T. Smith
de Pauw University
Greencastle
Boston Theological Seminary
Sheep Prize Winners Highlight St Louis Rams at Cull Event
A report notes select fancy rams from St Louis among prize winners at a culy show. George Copestarke and R. R. C. are named in the brief as participants or awardees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Culy
George Copestarke
R. R
Bee Festival Feature Near Frost Line Shivers Then Warms
Local residents report a pleasant thaw after a brief frost wave. A 617 Sycamorest home hosts a Watson device described as in excellent condition with a $7500 valuation and a fine wire cut. Neighborhood mood turns positive as temperatures rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Social notes from Ames reveal wide circle of visitors
Miss Adelia Cassella of Kansas City visits sister Mrs John Allan. Miss Fannie White returns from Crookston Minn. Mr and Mrs Sherman McCord of Colorado visit Ames relatives. Many locals travel for family, school, or work, with rail and river connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelia Cassella
Kansas City
John Allan
Fannie White
Crookston
Minn
Sherman McCord
Colorado
Ames
Ad Rutherford
Eagle Grove
W. C. Nickeson
A. Banks
C. M. Taylor
Dubuque
Ethel Cupps
Cody
Wyo
T. C. Miller
Stanwood
T. B. Miller
D. L. Parker
Foster Parker
Oskaloosa
Lon Allen
Hardin County Fair
Willie Broderick
Cagwin Drug Store
Grundy Center
John Montgomery
Manhattan
L. W
Chicago Conservatory of Music
Genevieve Westerman
Berkshire
Bare
South Dakota
Dakota Land
H. E. Middleton
H.G Dean
Prattsburg
N. Y
W.G. Middleton
Boston
Margaret Dierks
H. K. Campbell
Campbell
Lyons
Iowa
W. F. Shockley
Will
Blairsville
Cooper
T. A. Dodd
Jennie Christman
Guy Dodds
Christman
Chicago
J. C. Early
Hamilton
Desa Moines
Wm. Crooks
Douglas Avenue
Waldo Sultz
United States
New Orleans
New York
Montreal
Canada
Merryman Cox
Philip
A. B
Cox
Colfax
Do. F. Stewart
Vnown
Roy Taylor
Charley
W. J. Kennedy
Des Moines
Kennedy
Storms Golp
Women's Home Missionary Society
M. K. Smith
Nevada
J. A. Campbell
Clarence Roupe
S. C
Clarence
University of Minnesota
Frank Noble
Shartnelie Company
Portland
Ore
Cominy
Also Mentioned on This Page
I. L. Smith
Captain Smith
Joe Fitchpatrick
Charles
John
M. E
Story County
Times
Unity Club
G. E. Stayner
Laura
O. E
Philathea Club
Chautauqua Park
Adams’ Hall
Joshua
Gertrude Gardner
St. John’s Guild
Dr. Raynor
Charles Hamilton
Mrs. Marston
K. K
Zumwalt’s Grove
P. E. O. Society
Zumwalts Crossing
F. W. Willey
Mesdames
Walkey
Bosworth
Kooser
Edna Banks
Clay Foster
Texas
Charles Smith
F. H. Munn
Lee
Martha Johnston
D. Embree
Johnston
T. B. Cookerly
Mary Cookerly
Albert W. Ristine
North Holston
Ristine
Harvard University
Dr. Ristine
Ft. Dodge
Prof. Resler
Cockerly
Maines
Havin
Daily Caps
Women’s Press Club of
Ladies Home
Journal Patterns
U. S
Semmons Dry Chance Store
Mnore Sewers
Duroc Jersey
J. R. Ballard
Ames Prohibition Alliance
W. D. Elwell
Lincoln Avenue
Highland Avenue
Ames Savings
Win
Burt
Ultra
Buster Brown
Shuffers
Main St
Illinois
Hampden
Trust
Elgin
Waltham
Crescent
Boss
Crown
Geo. E. Baker
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