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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
7
Ackley highlights mix of social events. Mrs Fessler nurse and a Queen Anne of local society. court appearances, livestock sales, and box social at Faulkner promise community interest. Weather shifts, railroad rates to Chicago, and hunting for public notices mingle with hospital moves and a possible county auditor race.
A Special to the Associated Press from Hyrum Utah reports an attack on Mian Ada Taylor daughter of Mrs J Taylor of the city. The teacher was struck with stones after whippings in a mission school incident with unknown assailants. The report notes concern over her injuries and mentions community reactions and ongoing discussions about school discipline.
W Blackstone returns from Nebraska and other locals note travel and visits. W N Snodgress payroll business trip to Chicago. G B D Kramer was in the city briefly Friday. Mrs George Lisor visited Cedar Falls relatives Sunday. Cedar Falls visitor Mr Bacon in Ackley Monday. J J Schaap of Austinville in Ackley Tuesday on business. Miss Theresa Abben visited Kruger home at Cedar Parke Friday. Rach Tuller of Cleghorn in the city Monday and to Magna City to see daughter. F Moore of Eldora, with Moors McNeil Co, was here yesterday. Louis Ball back from Lieslater visit. Miss Cora Bell, daughter of Charley Bell, at Cedar Falls. J A Johnson at his father’s Davis South home.
The marriage will take place at the bride’s father F Heffelmeier’s home today with only immediate family present. The couple are well regarded in the community. John Fahey has returned from California and visited the Ackley colony noting their work. Cavune Lee advocates supporting home industries as Chung Lee’s Laundry promotes local service.
Notice to voters that the annual election of the district will be held in the Board of Trade room on Monday March 1 18 for electing one school treasurer two school directors and to open polls at 2b p.m. A new annual meeting will follow to transact district business. Secretary Miocn.
Ackley market notes hog prices continue upward while local produce declines. Butter and grain show mixed movement with limited demand. Cattle bring 4.25 to 5.75, oats 24 to 25 cents per bushel, rye 40 to 45 cents, wheat 60 to 70, eggs 10 to 12 cents, butter 10 to 12 cents per pound.
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