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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
5
County Treasurer White lists seven delinquent mulet tax payers for 1901 and advertises sale of properties between 19 and 4 for due taxes. Delinquencies include Sander Assing J H Gereke Henry Schneiderman Nels Nelson and W Wilson. Also notes on traffic gates, corn fodder timing, and a night intrusion scare at a local home.
A Busse murder confession emerges from Butler County Iowa, alleging Louis Busse killed his wife in June after quarrels and attempted to burn the house and body to hide the crime. The confession, sworn before the county clerk, suggests motive was temperance and that the court may show leniency due to voluntary admission. interest focuses on the sentencing.
The Evangelical wedding joined Miss Gay Abben and John Limberg Thursday afternoon before about 1400 witnesses at the John H. Church Many, with the church full and a reception at home. Rev. Melnzer spoke as the couple stood at the altar in solemn vows. The bride, once a Johnson store clerk, was praised for charm and morality. the groom, long affiliated with H. Heetland, was described as upright and well regarded. The couple received heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for a happy life together.
Montgomery county district court clerk G Barnes reports the new revenue law effective July 1 requires a 50 cent stamp on bonds of administrators executors and guard joins though the amended law had exempted these bonds from tax the department rules now demand stamping references to Brewster and Washloxton remain unclear.
An editorial urges support for August Neuman the Democratic nominee for county supervisor. It condemns current board members for questionable business qualifications and integrity, calling for change to improve county welfare. Neuman is praised as capable and trustworthy, with Republicans and independents inclining to back him.
Governor Shaw has accepted invitations to address a series of war effort events including an educational meeting in Sioux City on August 20, a state encampment in Hastings Nebraska the G A R on August 20 a state Epworth League event on Labor Day in Chicago a Chautauqua in Sidney Iowa on September 5 and a September 4 appearance by William Jennings Bryan at Sidney. He and Bryan will discuss political topics while other notes cover school openings teacher assignments 1901 02 and a currency report noting Iowa had 216 national banks with resources rising to about 100 million. A Woodmen gathering is planned in Hubbard September 12 with talks and band music followed by a county Christian Endeavor Convention at Alden Thursday and Friday this week.
A montage of local items mentions Christian Endeavor discussions led by Ruth Colt and others, hunting law debates with penalties, county teacher wage notes, J T Kenetex moving to Wahpeton, a Camp meeting election results, and state fair enthusiasm. Also listed are lumber and sale notices, and a local residence for sale.
The grand jury returned an indictment against Hardin County Auditor Welch and he will be held for trial. No charges yet filed against other supervisors, but they are expected to answer for neglect of public business. The article mentions other local legal matters, horse racing results, political caucus notes, a civil war veterans reunion, a marriage, and fairground improvements.
An epidemic of divorce cases sweeps Hardin and neighboring counties as court terms reveal many petitions. Plaintiffs allege faithlessness or cruelty and immorality, with couples seeking to escape the matrimonial yoke despite public exposure and social stigma. Seventeen cases in Hardin County involve papers from other towns, underscoring a broad trend in marital dissolution.
The Hardin fair in Eldora September 2 to 6 will provide free admission tickets to all children 14 or under who call a local contact, expanding attendance for the pumpkin show. Oil news includes a High Barvar company strike in Texas with land valued at $5,000 per acre. Political notes report a tightly contested Republican nomination race in Hardin Hamilton Wright district with over 3,000 ballots cast. St Johns Evangelical church reported an eventful day with multi service attendance and visiting preachers, along with missive collections totaling BIB.
Uils Seneo of Appreciation is invited to Waterloo to officiate at a wedding, with travel fare paid and a payment promised for services, but details of the arrangement are unclear amid broader local notices. Ex-Sheriff Levi Dilly of Grundy County dies at his daughter's home in Grundy Center after a paralysis illness. funeral set for Friday. Woodman of Hampton win first prize for largest delegation, sale 104. Geneva delegation prominent. August 6 Conservative column discusses young men’s prospects, urging hard work over speculation. cautions about failures in the race of life.
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