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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
5
A fragmentary passage contrasts a rooster seen clearly in front, likening it to a clothing house, as a note on prosperity. It then delivers a moral warning that an overdose of any ingredient, even when self prescribed, is not beneficial, urging caution.
A 21 year old Cedar Rapids man Alton L White from a photo and crayon art concern nearly killed himself Monday night in the city. Doctors and attendants battled to revive him after a morphine overdose taken to ease pains from pleurisy. He returned to Cedar Rapids with his mother Tuesday. The piece also notes the Helping Hand Society led by Tennie Johnson Nora Dontal Gay Abbens and Tenle Blattepieler, a fire at Sam Bolander's house caused by a faulty stove pipe, hindering water access and leading to the building’s destruction while adjacent properties were saved.
The 1. O. O. O lodge elected officers at their Tegular meeting last Saturday evening with Noble Grand N Penny Vice Grand W E Vecker Secretary I Stanton and Treasurer B Nye. Patrick Kenefick died at his Belmond home age seventy eight. He was born in Queens Town Ireland 1825 and moved to America at twelve, living in Quebec Ripon Wisconsin Ackley and Belmond. He suffered a stroke seven years ago and his wife died a year ago. He leaves six children and several siblings and relatives.
G Clancy of Dell Rapids S D reports a Requiem high mass in Helmond with Rev Father Magan officiating. Remains brought to Ackley for interment after Sunday service at St Marys Church with Rev M Meagher officiating. Patrick Kenefek laid to rest beside his wife in Clathels Cemetery. Family extends sympathy to all in bereavement.
Will Smith living near Hardin City was dragged by runaway team while returning home last Saturday. He lay unconscious two miles from home with a scalp wound and severe arm injuries. sixty stitches were required. Mrs Smith and neighbors alerted, Dr Morton treated him. The article notes Smith’s habit of tying lines around shoulders to control the horses and explains the accident. It also reports a gasoline price drop at the pumping station from 16 to 10.50 dollars per eighty gallons, with about twelve gallons used daily, creating noticeable savings.
Railroads issue a new arrangement requiring agents to collect storage charges for baggage left after one day. The rate is 25 cents per piece for the first day and 10 cents for each additional day, with a tariff on baby carriages and bicycles at a regular pace. Remove luggage on arrival to avoid charges and potential disputes with baggage clerks.
The piece compares towns to men, arguing vitality comes from constant exertion and enterprise. It contrasts easygoing, settle down, and tireless types, urging a town to remain active, idea hungry, and outward looking. A living town shines through clean streets, well kept lawns, bright buildings, and public spirit that attracts people and capital.
A local appeal urges readers to consider advertisements in Time Worthy as reliable, fresh stock offered by enterprising merchants. Notes Prof Miller, rupture specialist, will visit Ackley December 17 18 with free consultations and a cure guarantee without surgery. Grinnell completes a nine and a half mile sewer project.
The December term of court begins with many cases unsettled as dockets reopen after a two month recess. Several cases are continued or dismissed on costs, including state v W Hiseredt for obstructing a highway. Milner v Viola Taylor et al. awaits sale of real estate. Richtsmeyer v Rosa Richtsmeyer approves sale report and fund distribution. Cobn v Annie Blattspieler et al. delayed for final settlement. Moir v Eldora lodge Odd Fellows notes a default judgment for 109.50.
A letter from I. J. Burson of Centerville Iowa to his mother reports his promotion from chief train dispatcher on the Keokuk and Western to train master or division superintendent of that line and the Des Moines and Kansas City railway. The Burson home celebrates the news with happiness.
The ceremony will take place at high noon today at the groom Cleet’s residence with Mr. Julia Lobus marrying Mrs. Hannah Bo Decker. Squire Stock officiates and blesses the couple after the kiss, sending them on their way rejoicing.
The State Register notes 1639 registered pharmacists and 1750 drug store proprietors running 1450 stores in Iowa. Polk County saw $23 699.60 saved in court expenses by the mulci law over the year. Mahaska County lists 38 divorce cases for December term, totaling 153 for the year. Iowa missionaries in Turkish provinces include Mary Brewer Grinnell Myra Patrick Lyons and Rev Geo EB White with Mrs Esther White Waverly. In Creston a religious debate in a saloon left Frank Wilson knocked down and walked on.
Disjointed excerpts describe a near-death moment, a safe keeping remark, a man hiding one dollar, a house fire erasing bills, Cherokee post office salary cut due to receipts shortfall, a ministerial resignation threat over readjustment, Duncombe’s serious leg fracture, an improbable medical spell, and local remarks on democracy, engine repairs, and improvised ingenuity with hopeful expectations.
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