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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1911

Page

2

Men and Religion Movement Starts in Ames Banquet

A banquet at the Methodist church basement launched the Men and Religion Movement in Ames. A. V. Storm led the opening, Supt. Hicks spoke on Sunday schools, Rev. Crissman on evangelism, and Rev. Houser on maintaining religious commitment. Prof Bishop described the movement's goals and Rev Kirkendall preached in the evening.

Ames United States Methodist Church A. V. Storm Mir Peper Cessna America van Storm Supt. Hicks Suny Hicks Bishop Fettle Rev. Houser Mr. Houser Iny Prof. Bishop Man and Religion Kirkendall

Rally Day Exercises Highlight Sunday Services

The Men and Religion Forward Movement drives rally day programs across Congregational and Methodist churches. Speakers at the Congregational service stressed men in the Sunday school and overall church awakening, with five platform talks in the evening.

Men and Religion Forward Movement Congregational Church Speers Coover Harry Brown Hultz Raymond Messrs Robbins Emerson Tilden Stevenson Rex Hicks

Ames minister Receives two Iowa calls for Houser

Rev. Houser, pastor of the Church of Christ in Ames, has been extended calls from Bloomfield and Clarinda, Iowa. Bloomfield shows strong interest with a 600 member church and a 1206 seat building. Houser leans toward Bloomfield though no formal acceptance is made.

T. Hodger Panier Lat Piiet Church of Christ In Ames Iowa Bloomfield Clarinda Hev. Houser Bloomfeld Houser Boomfield Rev Christian Church Ames Church Rev. Houser

Corner Stone Laying Planned for Ames Federal Building

Ames prepares for the corner stone ceremony of a new federal post office on Saturday at 3 PM. Grand Master Block of Davenport and Speaker Champ Clark are invited to speak. Gen. Lincoln will lead the parade. The event includes Masonic lodges and college cadets with a civic parade.

Federal Masons Lincoln Masonic Lodge College Cadets College Band Ames Mavens Intelligencer Sheldon Federal Post Office F. K R. Conaway Taft Tle Nelon Masonic Grand Lodge Bis National House of Representatives Champ Clark Clark Democratic Party Masonic Iowa

Smith forged two checks by Ames student

Edward B. Smith a sophomore horticulture student at the college forged two checks using his roommate R R Francis’s name. One was payable to J S Ross and endorsed by Ross. both checks were cashed at Needicks and Union National Bank. Smith confessed after evidence emerged, was jailed, then bailed by his father, with case likely to be heard in Nevada court.

Edward B. Smith Smith R. R. Francis Needick’e Union National Bank Roth Ames Savings Bank Farrison Keedick's Francis J. 8. Ross Mr. Smith Omaha Nevada Smith J J. S. Ross Smith Finlay Edward EK J. B. Sullivan’s Ackley

Auto crashes into fountain on Main Street injures none

An early Tuesday crash on Main Street involved H Ufo Meads car and an interurban. The car hit the rear of the auto pushing it into a sanitary drinking fountain at Douglass Avenue, tearing the fountain from its base and flooding the corner. Four people in the auto escaped injury, despite a violent jolt and damaged front of the vehicle.

Main Street Douglass Avenue H. Ufo Mead

Mistaken report on fireman bills corrected

The Intelligencer corrects that the council did not reject fireman bills for the run to Prof Shane place. Bills were allowed as presented with no adverse action. The auditing committee member confirms no bill has ever been turned down for fire calls or fighting fires.

Shane

Plucky exhibitor wins top prizes at Marshall county fair

John Glidden entered five birds in the White Wyandotte class. His entries took first on cockerel, first and second on pullet, and second on color. He faced strong competition in a large exhibit and feels elated over the success.

John Glidden Marshall County Fair Cut Gockerel Pullett Tohn

Brown Family Keeps Cottage on Northwestern Avenue

Frank Brown purchased a school board cottage on Northwestern Avenue and resides there. The Browns maintain a neat home and continue living in the same property.

Frank Brown Northwestern Avenue

Son born to Mr and Mrs J L Nana maker

A son was born on Saturday September 23 to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Nana. The brief notice identifies the newborn and parental names without additional details.

J. Ll. Nanamaker

Ames Invites Citizens to Cornerstone Laying of New Post Office

An invitation to all residents to attend the cornerstone laying ceremony for Ames' new post office building this coming Saturday and to participate in the work surrounding the event.

Veterinary buildings near completion at college

The new Veterinary buildings are water tight with roofs nearly completed and plastering underway. Floors are being laid and furniture has arrived as the project advances toward a practical test next semester.

Thompson and Henry Head North for Canadian Land Trip

Tom Thompson and C.8 Henry left Tuesday night for Canada to inspect land holdings. Thompson is an agent for a large tract in the country. Mr. Gray of the college planned to go but his wife fell ill Monday night and he could not depart.

Tom Thompson Henry Canada Mr. Thompson Mr. Gray

Families Plan California Trip This Week

Mr Gene Livingston and daughter Misa Esther Livingston Mrs George Armstrong and Mrs Leo Armstrong depart Tuesday for Los Angeles California The Livingstones will stay a year and the Armstrongs will visit Mrs Leo Armstrongs parents in California.

Gene Livingston Misa Esther Livingston George Armstrong Leo Armstrong Los Angeles California Livingstone Armstrongs

Haverly and Miller Move to Wettstein Tailoring Rooms

Haverly and Miller relocate their office to upstairs quarters above the Wettstein tailoring shop, signaling a residentially nearby professional setup and continued business operations in the area.

Haverly & Miller Wettstein Tailoring

Boston Store to Open Saturday by Tilden Store Co

The Boston Store will open this Saturday in the former L. J. Lynch building. Operated by the Tilden Store Co the shop offers clothing shoes and furnishings for all ages along with notions. Clerks include Mr and Mrs Val Martin and Miss Bollen.

Boston Tilden Store Co L. J. Lynch Val Martin Miss Bollen

Fall opening lights up Ames Tilden store

The Tilden store in Ames staged a fall opening with decorated windows and all departments lit. At 9 o clock the doors opened to a large crowd that toured the store until 10. The Cramblitt orchestra played on the first balcony, Myrtle Wabbart distributed roses, and Mrs Paxton offered wafers and coffee in the grocery department. The proprietors expressed gratification at the visiting crowd.

Tilden Ames Cramblitt Orchestra Myrtle Wabbart

Marriage Rumors Confirmed Glen Anderson Weds Ellen Lindell

Glen Anderson and Ellen Lindell held a private ceremony in Blue Earth Minnesota on August 10. The couple’s wedding became known after Anderson’s mail carrier colleagues learned of the event and he confirmed it. The Times congratulates the couple.

Glen Anderson Ellen Lindell Boone Blue Earth Minnesota Glen Times

Northwestern sidewalk misaligned at Kellogg crossing

Northwestern built a sidewalk crossing on Kellogg avenue over its tracks last week and extended the walk nineteen feet out of line on the north side. Mayor Sheldon discovered the discrepancy and Northwestern workers were busy straightening it out on Monday forenoon.

Northwestern Kellogg Avenue Sheldon

Taft and Watermelons at Webster City Today

President Taft arrives in Webster City expected for a public address. A special train carried supporters from Ames and stations to greet him. Webster City plans to feed about 30 000 with free melons while offering parades and programs. Company C of the Iowa National Guards provides escort.

Company C Taft Webster City Ames Iowa National Guards

Cyclones Open Football Season Against Minnesota in Minneapolis

Iowa State details preparations for the upcoming game at Minnesota next Saturday. Clyde Williams leads 4M Nettle Cyclones with veteran and new players shaping the lineup amid signals and scrimmages. Key players like Hurst Brennan Vincent and others face health notes as they push toward the season opener.

Cyclones Minneapolis University of Minnesota Clyle Williams Clyde Hurst Harding Bill Brennan Vincent Minnesota

W C Smith Promoted In Government Meat Inspection Service

W C Smith of S C 99 and an Ames native in the government meat inspecting service has been promoted to a higher position in the same role in Sioux City after several months in Omaha.

W. C. Smith S.C Ames Government Omaha Sioux City

Mammoth Wolf River Apples Shown At Times Office

Mrs. Ben Fincham brought three mammoth Wolf River apples to the Times office on Tuesday. The fruit, attached to a limb about a foot long, was described as mouth size with a dozen triplets of apples in the bunch.

Ben Fincham Times Office

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Christian Church Program The Allen Fred Randal Me. Sarr Gey, Stayner Claude Layman A. Gamble Des Moines Tunsday J. T. Houser Black Davenport and Key Newtool Cedar Rapids Grand Lodge Champ Clarkon F. R. Conaway Parley Sheldon A. H. Mann Herman Knapp Waldo Stultz Ed. Rex C. A. Siverly Arthur Bauer Carl K L. Little G. Mar Din Shellon Edward E. Smith Case H. C. Mead Lege Interurban Mr. Mead Berore Mr Mead F Pepper Mead A. W. Gibson Ness Rusty Harte Chappell Ringheim Rutledge Chris Juhl Don Hunt MacDonald Buck Hurst Chuck Burge Andrews Wall Laeman Henninger Lattimer Floyd Scott Win Taylor Weyrauch Taylor Jim Arentson Dalbey Cunningham Wright
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