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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
5
A report claims Bulgaria agrees to negotiate for peace with European powers. Bulgarian and Serbian leaders are said to be negotiating an armistice as casualties mount. There are fears the cholera epidemic among troops could worsen if not controlled.
The Parkersburg team and Ackley White played a spirited game described as a splendid exhibition of farm-town ball. Ackley won with key hits from Huse and Freeseman, while Parkersburg counters included Freeseman. Fort Dodge game noted for July 4th, with Parkersburg losing 4 to 2. Real estate transfers and local business notices follow.
Briefs report the First Second National Bank at Pittsburg closed by the Commissioner affecting seventy four concerns and thirty million dollars. Other items include casualties in the Bulgarian-Serbian war, labor strikes in New York and tariff debates in the Senate, promotions policy in the Navy, and various regional incidents from the week.
The Vawter Chautauqua system has secured Hon. Wm. J. Bryan to speak at Hampton on Tuesday July 22 in the evening. As secretary of state and a veteran of national affairs he is expected to draw a large audience and deliver a current themes address marking him as a premier chautauqua attraction.
The nation’s birthday passed peacefully with sunlit fireworks and home gatherings. Reports describe a festive mood, with families enjoying shade, quiet streets, and small community entertainments while avoiding excess. Local crime notes include a banknote scam in Richland township and a string of engagements and society notices.
Franklin county property owners face higher taxes as valuations rise sharply. Across townships including Osceola, Grant, Morgan, and Clinton increases reach 70 to 80 percent in many farm lands and 60 percent in Scott. Farm and town lot valuations now total 9,320,779,00, with farm land raises aiding the grand total. Local business notes report Farmers Elevator Co. in Allison showing profits and asset details. A wagon venture and a misrouted shipment of cinnamon bears add small local color.
The July week closed with hot weather and local showers boosting crop health. Temperatures ran about five degrees above normal while rainfall was limited except in northern counties with heavy showers and winds. Crop condition summaries show corn at 03 percent, oats 91, spring wheat 92, winter wheat 97, barley 91, rye 97, pastures 101, apples 76, plums 64, grapes 92. Hog cholera reappears in some western counties.
Charles F. Humke died Tuesday morning after a period of illness. He came to the area from Dubuque County in 1881. His wife had died earlier. Survived by five sons and two daughters including Mrs Henry Hamle dto and Mrs Wyatt Johnson of Oldham South Dakota. Funeral at East Friedland German Presbyterian church this Wednesday afternoon led by Ray Agena.
Community briefs note Greene and Parkersburg chautauquas starting this week with Dr Corsant purchasing the post office building at Duce for 2000 dollars. A. Briner breaks an arm near Morrison after hay load mishap. Waverly saloons face license rise to 2000 yearly from 1800. Morrison Presbyterians suspend July services. Greene’s Commercial hotel remodel by Wm Watson draws carpenters. Dyersville plans civic observance in the style chosen. Greene fire dept adds new hook and ladder truck. twelve men serve. A 200 acre Chickasaw county farm sells for 215 per acre to Ralph Burkle. Hog carcass exams show worms clogging viscera and gall bladders at county poor farm. Lawrence Gonter, Katholischer Wester publisher, dies at 56, survived by wife and two children, born in Cape Girardeau Mo in 1867. Ray Curtis of Des Moines, aged 19, drowns at Reed’s Lake near Hampton after cramps. body recovered 24 hours later.
The Ackley community plans a 36 performance Chau tauqua series next week at the public school grounds under a large canvas tent. Officials urge wide attendance, noting the program offers clean high grade entertainment expected to uplift the town. Tickets are cheap and transferable, suitable for family use. Dates run July 12 to 20.
Finance committee reviews secretary and treasurer records finding cash on hand around 24002.86, more than a year ago. Teacher, schoolhouse, contingent funds listed with small balances. Two bonds of 500 each paid this year. tax levy remains unchanged. Merchants push ads claim savings as stockfalls prompt deals.
Chattel mortgages totaling about 83500 recorded recently include a horse and buggy priced at 70, an automobile 875, buggy harness and three hogs at 100, a Word automobile 200, five head of horses, twenty head of cattle valued at 2000, eighteen head of cattle and thirty five hogs at 0500. John Bode reported 83 pairs of gopher claws to the county auditor, Thor Blake of Shell Rock delivered 160 pairs at Alison. ten cents per pair recorded. A possible new Catholic church may be built at Gaheva with a decision by church members within thirty days. Old settlers held a Song meeting at the county seat on the Fourth with Evans, Clock, Hudson and others speaking. A Four Mile Grove picnic is planned today. all welcome.
The First Trust and Savings bank at Eldoraban sues Judge John Porter and W. E. Crum on a 94000 promissory note with accrued interest and seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on the Porter and Moire building in Eldora. Porter, now in Idaho, is said to have spent much of his fortune under a government irrigation contract. He is reported to be nearly eighty.
A convention of the Austin-Flint Medics association is held today in Mason City. Local physicians show interest in joining as members and a banquet is planned as part of the event.
The state Highway Commission sets July 15 as weed day urging township trustees to ensure road weeds are cut. Landowners must trim weeds touching their farms or trustees will do so at property expense, with fines up to 100 dollars for noncompliance. After July 15 tall weeds along streams, vacant lots, and highways should be cleared.
No services at St John Evangelical next Sunday Rev Meinzer to Alden for installation of Rev Heussler. A Wednesday lawn sociable on J B Bleeker lawn serves ice cream and cake to aid piano payments. Six joined Presbyterian church. communion observed. Union service last Sunday features Rev Allison from Chautauqua in session July 12 to 20. Presbyterian picnic set for August 6. Empey teaches domestic science. state aid tied to teacher employment. Card of Thanks for burial support. Lundys buy Park Dam stock at two cents on dollar. Hamp ton band concerts begin. Roy Allen leads. Iowa railroads must cut rates to state fair per railroad commission order.
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