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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
5
The laymen's banquet set for Tuesday evening September 28 in Iowa promises to be the greatest missionary gathering outside Des Moines. Senator Van Law is invited to speak, Capt. K W Brown will be toastmaster, and several prominent church workers will address the meeting.
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A funeral and interment were held in Marengo after a home tragedy yesterday at noon. Local residents attended the services and paid respects to the deceased.
Mrs Amanda Bolton died Tuesday morning at one o clock at her Northwestern avenue home after several weeks illness. She was mother to Mrs C H Speers and Miss Martha Bolton and had recently resided in this city for a couple of years. Remains were taken to the old burial place with relatives accompanying.
Sam Wakefield, a resident of Franklin township, disappeared last week taking no notice of his family. New word arrived yesterday revealing he was married Tuesday morning in an unnamed location in Texas, clarifying the mystery.
Miss Nannie Jones in Fort Worth, Texas, is mentioned as a recipient of wishes as a couple is expected home this morning and the Times extends congratulations.
Ed Kooker, known as the panitorium man, installs a new steam pressing and drying machine expanding capacity for this line of work.
W. J. Langfitt moved his family from Alleman to Ames and is occupying a house on Clark Avenue.
Miss Leila Rutherford of Eagle Grove visits relatives in Ames. Mrs. L. M. Warburton and son George of Jewell spend Tuesday with the Lanning and Haverly families in Ames. Numerous other guests include Mrs. Toovey of Dedham Iowa with sister Mrs. Hawver, Miss Jata Nordskog of Des Moines, Mrs. J. H. Hyatt of Ida Grove, and Mrs. C. B. Stanton returning from Springfield Illinois.
Street Commissioner McCoy ordered the old maple felled in front of Dr. Hunts office. Volunteers lined up to pull the rope as the roots were bound and the tree toppled after a brief tug of war. The maple had stood at the street corner for about fifty years.
The Baptist group prepares for their last use of the old building with special services and a forecast of a good day. In the evening Mr. Fowle, a university graduate, will discuss how the modern college relates to faith and morality amid recent criticisms of college life.
A vivid musical play features an American heroine in foreign lands facing Turkish pashas and Chinese mandarins. The production at the Armory promises high merit singing acting and a large chorus with popular song hits. Wednesday September 29 offers lively entertainment and strong performances.
Ames Chautauquans attended a Des Moines Iowa Chautauqua Alliance meeting reporting a strong session with many chapters losing money this year. One assembly matched Ames in year end surplus and plans for major attractions in 1910 were announced.
Des Moines state inspector of factories J C Walker visited Ames this week and inspected the Ames laundry. He commended it as the cleanest best lighted ventilated and sanitary laundry he inspects in Iowa.
W S Smith secretary of the fair association and M Soper met Ames business leaders at M K Smiths office and planned Ames day at the county fair next Thursday. A special train is secured leaving Ames about 1 PM and returning at 6 PM. Schools and merchants are asked to close for the afternoon. An all day event promises amusement and entertainment.
Archie Ryberg formerly of Cambridge was tried in district court on a charge of seduction brought by Miss Rama the King also formerly of Cambridge. The jury found him not guilty on Tuesday afternoon after a January filing following the birth of Miss King's child. Ryberg was about sixteen and Miss King about eighteen at the time.
During a special council meeting the Nevada city adopted an appeal of the McIntosh versus City damage suit. The district court verdict awarded $1,000 to plaintiff W R McIntosh after sewage backed up onto his property due to a defective sewer system.
Ames residents Pitsor and Dave bring clean fast comedy to the Scenic theater on September 27 28 and 29. The vaudeville team present singing dancing and talking with Ames roots and expect a big reception.
The mill offers an extensive line including high grade flour baled hay corn meal bran shorts chop feed and alfalfa feed. Delivery daily to all city areas. Phones on file. J W Lanning, proprietor. Pearcheine 22 21
Mr Editor on behalf of the church expresses appreciation for courtesies shown to the annual conference members during their stay in Ames Iowa on September 22 1909. Gratitude is extended to those who opened homes or contributed to the session's success signed Andrew M Shea Preacher in charge.
An advertisement notes a special sale offering a sample line of ladies hand bags worth up to 1.50 at 49 cents. The sale is set for Saturday morning at nine o'clock, promoted by W. A. Perry.
A full line of Armour toilet preparations displayed at Cagwins store. The display showcases cleansing products and related items in a prominent retail setup for customers.
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