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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
5
The article commends the clerk of the local lodge for proper handling of an insured deceased husband’s affairs. It notes the payout was made and reflects credit on the lodge official, identified as Roberts Mus, Guerex Dental Sx.
Timola Central passenger engine struck Paterson at the Math Street crossing Friday noon. He stepped onto the first rail with a wheelbarrow, was thrown forty feet, and died from a crushed skull, head injuries, a broken leg, and other trauma. Witnesses say he moved on as if unaware of surrounding danger. After death, remarks describe him as an old community figure with a troubled past and family scattered. The funeral was held Saturday evening.
Marshal McMahon jailed a young man linked to a horse and cart theft moving from Parkersburg to the west. The suspect, misnamed Johnson, is believed to be from Vinton where a team theft occurred, and he was bound over after a Waterloo hearing.
Women are preparing to attend a September 17 gathering in Eggert & Thoren's grove with a lodge full, including wives and children. State lecturer Jerry Green from Davenport will speak. event plans call for sports and social activities, with 600 attendees expected. Committees to be formed later.
Government bulletin cites fighting strength of ORNSUS Frannis as notable. County tallies list Butler 39 illiterates, Grundy 11, Hardin 67. Counts show native white and foreign birth across Grundy Hardin Butler, Batley and other areas with ages and birth origins in detailed breakdowns.
A Near County scene recalls a Democratic convention planned for Wednesday and local Republican moves toward Eagle Grove for talks on the three corner Cubs. Social events include a Josie Gilman birthday gathering and a ghostly guard play by Wisner children. Controversy over book disposal at the Hardin county normal and a ticketing incident at the litle folks show add local color.
A night incident between Hidora and Steamboat Rock left the engine off track with no injuries. Invitations announce the wedding of Miss Gay Abben and John Limberg at St John’s Evangelical church on August 22 at 2 PM. A thunderstorm caused nine grain stacks to burn on C Hembd farm, with insurance covering 500. Evangelicals prepare for Cedar River park camp, and Ackley defeats Aplington 18 to 1 in a ball game. Potatoes freight rates rise as Minnesota harvest improves. ore from Breithaupt strike yields 52.80 copper percent. Missionary Agnes Bissell heads to India. Center gun club holds second shooting tournament tomorrow with prizes 40 30 20 10.
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