Rural Notices and Local Classifieds Headline
Local column lists farm for sale nine miles north of Ackley and other properties near Ackley. Includes details on 200 acre farm, 80 acre and 100 acre tracts, rental offerings, and neighbor notices. Community notes cover visits, illnesses, and upcoming events with names and places.
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Ackley
O. Berg
Jullus Frick
J. Trick
Jaws
ARM
James Whiteside
Exchange Bank
H. Dahlmann
George Wersels
Ackiey
K. Weesel
Hardin County Week'n Realty Transfers and Marriages
Hardin County notes report real estate transfers and marriage licenses. William Danger of Providence township is declared bankrupt under national law amid creditor meetings led by attorney Nagle. Democrats plan a county convention on August 14 to nominate candidates, while Republicans urged to replace “rascals.” Local names include Goodman Swenson Benny Erickson G. W. Stotser EB Robo W.S. Porter and Dr. Deyo with several property transfers and probate matters noted.
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National Congress
William Danger
Providence Township
Sam
Samuel
Hardin County Bank
Nagle
Clarion
Goodman Swenson
Benny Erickson
G. W. Stotser
EB. L. Robo
Porter
Chicago
Judge Weaver
M. J. Furry
Dr. Deyo
Jacob Bleeker
Lathrop
Ackley
Court House
Hardin County
Wellsbeing Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Mrs Cameron and daughter Agnes returned from Grundy Center. Willie Freereksen Joe Hawk and Mr daupers went to the river Sunday. Desac and Will Hikens visited their uncle Olass Primus last week. Will Martin can attend to business. Miss Minnie Freese of Holland visiting Miss Anna Peters. Neessen family visited Breamboat Rock. Mr and Mrs Lund Union and Mrs Ratliff Whitten visited Gen Davy Saturday. A young group spent Sunday at the river. Mrs Siemens Wright County visiting relatives. Chas Doyen Monroe visited briefly. Miss Carrie Burg visiting cousins then to Helmond for a math with relatives. B Bosminger Grundy Center in town on business. Dr Heddens sewing houses plastered.
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Lund
Union
Ratliff
Whitten
Gen. Davy
Siemens
Wright County
Chas, Doyen
Monroe
Carrie Burg
Helmond
B. Bosminger
Grundy Center
Dr. Heddens
IOWA BAPTISTS To Hold State Convention In Cedar Falls
The Iowa Baptists state convention will meet in Cedar Falls October 21 to 25, replacing Waterloo as host after Cedar Falls extended an invitation. Officers named include President I. M. Remey of Anamosa, Vice Presidents D. C. Shull of Sioux City and B. E. Smith of Waterloo, Secretary E. P. Bartlett of Des Moines, and Treasurer W. S. Goodell of Des Moines.
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Codar Fale
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
I. M. Rem. Jey
Anamosa
D. C. Shull
Sioux City
BE. B. Smith
E. P. Bartlett
Des Moines
W. 5. Goodell
Fire Rips Davenport District Leaving No Structure Damage
Last Thursday night a blaze destroyed half the Davenport district, with an estimated $800,000 in damage. A mass meeting Friday launched relief for 200 plus homeless residents as ten firemen collapsed. The Weyerhaeuser & Denkermann loss reached $500,000 with $300,000 insured. favorable wind spared a greater catastrophe.
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Weyerhauser & Denkermann Company
Ex-Governor Larrabee Donates to Upper Town University
Ex-Governor Larrabee of Clermont announced a $26,000 gift to Upper Town University at Fayette to fund new buildings. The donation follows a $25,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie arranged by Speaker Ed Henderson, aiding a Methodist Episcopal school with over half a century of history. Guy H. Benton is the current president.
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Larrabee
Clermont
Upper Town University
Fayette
Andrew Sarnegie
Seoured
Ed. B. Henderson
Upper Iowa University
Methodist Episcopal Church
Prestime
Guy H. Benton
Groom Suicide On Wedding Night At Clinton
James Kinkaide killed himself shortly before his wedding in Clinton. His hat and shoes were found on a raft and his body recovered from the water after a search. A verdict has not been returned. officials believe temporary insanity possibly due to heat.
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James Kinkdale
James Kinkaide
Kinkaide
Clinton
Des Moines Sheriff Posts Removal Notice in Halpin Home
Sheriff Mattern served an execution of removal on Mrs. John Halpin at the southwest Ninth Street residence in Des Moines. The action stems from a long-ago divorce order allowing the wife to occupy half the home, with John Halpin citing a divorce decree and prior sheriff Joseph McGarraugh’s term in office as context for the legal action. An agreement or compromise preceded the notice.
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Sheriff Mattern
John Halpin
Ninth Street
Des Moines
Joseph McGarraugh
Polk County
Maria
Chalk Line Divided House With Family Feud Ends in Eviction
After a bitter separation, Halpin and his former wife shared a single room marked by a chalk line dividing their families for years. A son crossed the line and assaulted Halpin, prompting a quarrel and injuries. Sheriff Matern served the removal writ forcing Halpin and his stepsons to leave as the chalk line was removed.
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Halpin
Blanket Toss Injury At Iowa National Guard Camp
At a Dubuque camp the soldier boys practiced blanket tossing with Captain Armstrong of the Ottumwa company attempting a toss up. He missed on landing and broke his collar bone, sent home. Adjutant General Byers supports permanent camp quarters to replace temporary setups, urging legislature to act.
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Dubuque
Armstrong
Ottumwa
Byers
Lowa National Guards
Polk Democrats Call for Huffman Resignation at County Convention
Polk county Democrats endorsed the Kansas City platform and urged the resignation of George A. Huffman, chairman of the state committee, amid a tense convention. Huffman was reportedly at his dying mother’s bedside, prompting debate on attacking him in abstentia. The resolution on his ouster was tabled unsuccessfully and referred to a state committee.
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Polk County
George A. Hoffman
Democratic State Committee
Committee On
Huffman
Missouri
Toto
Widow of former oil inspector named to succeed him
Governor Shaw appointed Louisa Weinstein of Burlington as state oil inspector, making her the first woman to hold the post after her husband’s death. A weather note praises vegetation resilience after a prolonged heat period ending the 27th, with rains on the 27th and 28th lifting drought fears. Heavy rainfall amounts across towns are listed, and forecasts note variable crop damage pending maturation effects. Early threshing suggests better yields for smaller grain, while pastures and late potato crops may recover.
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Shaw
Louisa Weinstein
Burlington
Forest City
Oxceda
Waterloo
Chao
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