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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
5
Mrs. O H Cessna visits relatives in Ottumwa. Ames residents welcome relatives and long trips including Chicago, Denver, Savannah and Manila. Several footnotes mention Miss Alma Ford Riverside and Miss Bertha Smith nurse, Miss Emma Leonard, Fannie Shinn and others visiting colleges, rehearsals, and family travels.
The Ames community files reports of visitors, family milestones, and travel. Mrs. C C Stevens hosted the Ladies Aid Society. the Bida family returned from Colo. births, funerals, and gatherings are noted. Travels include Henry Judison visiting Ames. Doc and others in town. Babes new song about Airships. faculty alumni Guthrie and Collette finishing Harvard law and pondering future in east or west.
William Smay proprietor of the Nevada Monument works escaped injury after his Brush runabout collided with a southbound train at the Grand Avenue crossing. The engine struck the car, one wheel was torn off, and both ended in a ditch ten feet down the grade. Smay received bruises and minor abrasions but resumed work soon after with Northwestern surgeons tending him. The incident fuels a push for railroad gates at the crossing for public safety.
Agent Olson in charge of the Story City Northwestern depot found the cash drawer short by $100 after returning from the platform where baggage was being transferred. He suspects possible theft by someone with a duplicate key and will make up the shortage.
The Enderly-Windsor Company plans a continental tour stopping briefly in Ames this fall. Secretary Fowle of the Chautauqua seeks a date in Ames while the act appears in Marshalltown and Des Moines, along with other Northwestern cities. Prominent citizens are being organized to support the engagement.
The committee on arrangements for the laymen's banquet announces Senator Van Law of Marshalltown will speak at the event on the twenty-eighth. He is described as an eloquent speaker who will inspire and please all who hear him.
A 50 cent edition of The Man on the Box the play will be at the Armory Opera House in October. Judish Bros store offers the regular 1.50 book for readers and theatergoers.
A Tuesday collision on Main Street involved the Ghrist buggy and a single buggy owned by farmer Chas Wentworth near Ames. The Wentworth vehicle had a broken wheel while the Ghrist rig overturned and the harness broke loose as the horse ran away, but overall material damage was minimal.
At various churches on Sunday morning and evening, ministers from several denominations prepare sermons. E W McDade will preach at the college chapel. E S Meartney or Chas Mayne at U B church. A H Jathrop and Joe Goodsell at the Christian church. Shipman and E W ReQua at the Baptist church. J H Senseney and C C Smith at the Congregational church. Bishop Berry preaches at the M E church morning, with Dr Hingley and Dr Blake noted in the evening.
Arthur Wilkinson, a college sophomore from this city, was thrown from his motorcycle last Friday afternoon after colliding with a college student walking on Boone street grade. Wilkinson was unconscious for hours but has nearly recovered. the pedestrian suffered a badly injured hand.
Elizabeth Achuff Geddes died Sept 8 1909 at her brother W G Achuffs home in Vinton Iowa She was born in Philadelphia June 21 1833 and had been married to A B McQuaid William Evans and finally General James L Geddes She is survived by brothers James Achuff Edwin Achuff and W G Achuff Funeral at the Baptist church and burial in Evergreen cemetery noted She had long served in Women Relief Corps church and charitable work
Ellsworth Relief Corps No 98 records the death of Elizabeth Geddes widow of Gen J L Geddes and first president of the corps. The resolutions honor her faithful service and offer sympathy to her bereaved friends, with copies to the family city papers and Grand Army Advocate.
One hour weekly course offered at Ames Conservatory with a semester fee of 2.50. The class meets Thursday evenings at seven o clock.
Judge Albrook drew the grand jury for the September term. Members listed include W. E. New A. W. Reynolds J. W. Hueman John Worth J. M. Christy J. W. Coughenour and P. T. Newman foreman Mrs H B Hadley appointed clerk The jury will hear investigations and Ames is expected to provide at least two important criminal cases for the term.
Notice states Story County Sunday School convention will be held at Maxwell on October 11 and 12 with the program to follow.
Mrs. George Casper of near Sheldahl filed for divorce alleging threats to her life. Mr. Casper counters with his own petition claiming statutory grounds for a decree as the district court continues its proceedings.
Harry Frize a Slater native and former local teacher now serves as assistant forecaster in Des Moines has been appointed chief of the Sheridan Wyoming weather station with a salary increase. He will assume charge on October 1.
Churches of Christ celebrate centennial in Pittsburg with rail travel options. Round trip via Rock Island and Pennsylvania priced at 24.75 with standard sleeper 4.50 and tourist sleeper 2.25. Return by October 25 for starting points by October 28. Good chance to go east.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a safe investment with surplus earning power and health benefits for aging. It promotes tea or tablets for 35 cents and credits J. E. Cagwin as the seller.
Rev. Houser starts a two week revival at the Ontario church this Sunday night. The church has prepared for a large in gathering and expects a full house each night. Everyone is welcome.
Special sale Saturday September 18 offers 50 pairs of ladies kid gloves in various colors and sizes. Some are mens sample pairs valued to 1 50, but the entire lot sells for 89 cents. Come early. W A Perry.
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