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Newspaper

Ackley World

Location

Ackley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1908

Page

5

Elliot to Run for Congress in Third Iowa District

Charles Elliott of Waterloo announces candidacy for the U S House in Iowa’s Third District, subject to the Democratic primary on June 20. He recalls elections as Black Hawk County superintendent and notes his past as a Republican editor in Iowa Falls, clarifying party changes.

Charles Eliott Waterloo Iowa Black Hawk County Congress Chas, Elliott Elliott Fe Busck Hawk County Waterloo Tribune Elliott Iowa Falls Towa Falls Black Hawk

Moser for Representative Named by Democrats in Elders

Elders man Charles Moser has been nominated by Democrats for representative. The article notes his clean record and successful business career. Also covered is Prof Guthrie of New York City delivering a lecture on labor versus capital with warnings about inaction and the power of labor organizations. Rev W H Lemen chosen as official telegrapher for the BaltimoreMethodist conference. An incident near Geneva involves farmer Lollie Cole creating road obstructions and burying a dead cow to disrupt Will Page’s mail route, leading to legal action.

Eldora Charles Moser Moser Businens Guthrie New York City W. BH. Lemen Baltimore Maryland Asso Geneva Lollie Qole Will Page Aome Cole Pageang Ta Dolag Sgelnet Charles B. Hanford Metropolitan Granduer Corps de Ballet The Nile

Frightful Animal Carcass Causing Township Troubles

A decaying carcass hangs from a tree drawing government scrutiny. Township trustees and the board of health seek removal, while residents fear public dangers and court intervention may follow as Cole delays and obstructs roads. H. H. Seerley will lecture at Ackley, Cedar Falls educator regarded as leading figure in America.

Weather bulletin forecasts favorable farm season in Iowa

The Des Moines forecast notes favorable conditions for farm work and vegetation growth across Iowa. Temperatures ran above normal with a wide range, a dry but brisk thaw reduced frost impact on the 16th, fruit prospects look excellent, winter grain and clover are in good shape, while stock in northern counties remains poor and spring pig numbers are expected average.

Iowa Des Moines Iowa Weather and Drop Arete

Democrats Choose County Candidates at Eldora Meeting

A county Democratic meeting in Eldora on April 27 will select names for county offices and discuss related matters. Also noted are promotional items for Metropolitan's Antony and Cleopatra revival on April 29 with elaborate staging and international acclaim.

Eldora C. C.geraman

Franklin Co Court Assesses Ackley Case and Local News

Franklin county court at Hampton records include a damages claim of 100 in a stock damage case and a dog shooting verdict of 125 against Aldinger. Other items cover Pumroy vs Reed postponed, county property values, Hardin County insane care costs totaling 7500, Schoorman death at 66 from heart failure, and potential changes in express carriers.

Franklin County Court Hampton C. A. Reeva Jana Sloring Sinding Roe Latimer G. H. Al-dinger Fred Laipple Aldinger Dafendanta J. D. Pumroy W. G. Reed Hardin County

Circulate Nomination Papers in Hardin County

Democratic mobilization moves ahead with circulating state candidate petitions. In Victoria on Saturday, nominating papers for governor down to minor offices were opened for signature and later filing with the state auditor. Fred White of Keokuk County is named for governor, with about 1,000 signatures statewide and twenty in the county targeted. C. J. Rogers of Hidera is slated for Attorney General on the ballot.

Hardin County Victora Auditor of State Fred White Keokuk County C. J. Rogers Hidera

Local Republican and Democratic slate for county offices

Thomas Walsh seeks re election as sheriff and Attorney Ward also runs for re election. Duren asks for support for representative. Barney Starr as treasurer seeks another two year term. Jobe Stout and Matt Kennedy run for recorder. All are Republicans. Wm Wiemer, Democrat, circulating nomination papers for board of supervisors seat citing road district work. Wiemer, a Radcliffe banker, is described as a thorough business man.

Ward Duren Barney Starr Jobe Stout Matt Kennedy Recorder's Wm. Wiemer Board of Supervisora Wiemer Radcliffe

Splendid Sunday Cantata Draws Crowded Presbyterian House

A large choir of thirty plus voices performed the cantata at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening to a packed crowd. Morning services at St Johns and Easter observances drew large congregations with communion at 125 plus. First and United Evangelical churches offered programs with sermons and music while St Marys held masses and usual services. Local farmer R Snader notes improved pasture and early grass. H Olmatead house project near Ike Collender's home advances.

Presbyterian Church Publc St. John's Church

Briefs of the Morning in Fragmented Election Era

The notices summarize political maneuvering as Republicans decide to kill President Roosevelt’s proposed bills. A mysterious death in Ohio near Nevada is ruled accidental, while a March Stepplog fire at Pender, Nebraska caused $40,000 in damage. An elderly Centerville resident dies, and a St Paul raid ends with capture of a noted crook. New fire yesterday totals $850,000. Speaker Cannon’s opposition to tarifi duty on wood pulp is noted along with a House Committee vote on Fowler’s money commission plan.

Steerlogg Roosevelt Ohio Dolph Nevada Pender Nebraska Henry Bon Centerville Robert Keble Crook St. Paul Atuna Vergennes Speaker

Votes to Vacate Property for Iowa Central Depot Work

City council approves land transfer from Main to Franklin for the proposed Iowa Central passenger depot with a requirement that construction begin within ninety days and finish in a reasonable time. No title will transfer until completion. Superintendent Nazzett reports the Electric Light and Heating plant will be debt free within four years. Minor bills were approved.

Iowa Central Main Street Franklin Lincoln Avenue Nazzett Electric Light and Heating Plant

Two Local Couples to Wed at St Marys Church

Miss Margaret Etla Hays to marry Henry E. Roth at St Marys Church Tuesday morning April 28. The ceremony will unite Miss Wila Margaret and Neary E H Roth, with reception at Ackley after May 1. The bride is from Franklin County and popular locally. Benny Roth, a member of Schultz Roth drug firm, is from Dubuque County and well regarded in Ackley.

Wila Margaret Neary E H. Roth Toather Ahe Franklin County Thin City Benny Roth Ia Schultz & Roth Dubuque County Dyersrire Ackley

Family reunion at Cassidy home brings h meld of kin

A happy gathering at Mrs. Kate Cassidy's home brought together her son and daughters after years apart. They planned to return to North Dakota, with Mrs. H S Porter Aneta N D Mrs Ralph Babcock Casselton Mrs J F Lohr Flandreau S D and Richard Mason City IA among those visiting.

Kate Cassidy North Dakota H. 8. Porter Aneta N.D Ralph Babcock Casselton Wm. Brown Onsaidy Waterloo

Gets Big Verdict 3600 Returned Against F F Michaela

Marshall County jury awards Oscar Rosengren of Marshalltown 7800 damages in a auto collision case filed against F F Michaela alleging driver carelessness near Marshalltown. Defendant contends the accident did not occur on Male street. Leech listed as driver.

F. F Michaela Marshall County Oscar Rosengren Marshalltown Fred

Local Notices From Eldora Include Marriage Plans Amid Court Report

Fragmentary report from Eldora indicates a marriage license sought for Cornelius DeVelen and Theressa Ubben amid a wedding planned at St Johns Chapel. The couple, described as industrious with strong community ties, will wed at home of Mr and Mrs Ubben with many friends expected to attend.

John Unban Cornelius NeVelen Eldora St. Jono's Chutel Misa Theressa Ubbear Cornelius DeVelen DeViley Thin City

Apples Sold Cheap by Peddlers From Iowa

Local peddlers from Iowa Falls offered barrels of New York apples at $1.50 each in a city district. Retailers sold apples at about $2.60 to $3.60 per barrel, prompting moral warnings to buyers to check current prices before purchasing.

Iowa New York

March tax receipts top prior records at county treasury

Treasurer Barney Starr and deputy praise March payments as the largest in the book for the first half of the year, totaling about $130,000, enough to cover expenses for months until fall payments. The Cherokee tale appears as a tangential domestic anecdote involving a servant girl and a grocer, ending with a warning line.

Barney Starr Hiss Alice Court House Mao Ater Dorothy

School Motes and Botany Class Work Highlights

The Botany class conducts joint sala work while herbarium studies draw interest. Roy Franta visited the high school at the start of the week for interior views. Reverend Johnston from the Presbyterians led devotional exercises Monday morning at the high school. New apparatus was added to the physical laboratory. Walter Halen started in the seventh grade, while eighth graders began Algebra last Wednesday. The fifth grade started geography last week.

Dong Sala Roy Franta Rov. Johnston Presbyterians Church Walter Halen Prye

Also Mentioned on This Page

Waterlooan Colé Board of Health H. H. Seerley Iowa State Normal School Cedar Falla Seerley America INS Noriced Thia Fa Mlle. Caron County Fesr K. of P. Ball Franklin’ CO. Court Ackley Corporation Vigare Sanese Ment Buldiage Oe George Schoorman Kiason Georges Minnesota Bia East Friealand Germany Wella, Fargo Express Company Illinois Central Railroad American Express Company Antony and Cleopatra Ions Falls Jack Boland Albion Mrs. C. Richtameier Reno Wait Clarkaville Pure Drugs Thomas Walsh First United Evangelical Churches St. Mary's Catholic Church Ackley Ling R. Snader H. Olmatead Ike Collender Council I. Cc. Company Margaret Etla Hays Henry E. Roth St. Mary’a ~Aurch Mrs. Cassidy Happy Union Main Leech Roesngren
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