Free Rural Mail Routes Spark Northern Friction
Citizens in the north fear the spread of rural free mail delivery as petitions from Geneva Iowa Falls and Ackley push routes. Hampton post office patrons oppose, Postmaster Hacker and B Reymond vow to fight. Promoters say routes will be settled by the department. rural delivery may help farmers but end trade encroachment claims. A second note warns of vagrant hoboes along the Iowa Central line posing as workers with tools to dodge law.
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Geneva
Eneva
Iowa Falls
Ackley
Hampton
Hacker
B. Reymond
Alyners
Western Union College selects most faculty by committee
The executive committee of the Western Union College at Lebiars elected seven faculty members. Named are Rev. R. H. Thoren of Napierville Indiana president, Prof. Baker of Shearborn Michigan, Prof. Leonard of Hanna Wyoming, Prof. Price of St. Joseph Missouri, Prof. Suldon of Napierville Illinois, Prof. Rigger and Miss Anna G. Koenig of Lemars. Two more teachers will be added.
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Western Union College
Lebiars
United Evangelical Church
College
R. H. Thoren
Napierville, IN
Baker
Shearborn
Mian
Leonard
Hanna, Wyo
Price
St. Joe
Suldon
Napierville
Rigger
Anna G. Koenig
Lemars
Keane Named Archbishop of Dubuque to Succeed Hennessy
A Rome letter states Archbishop Keane, formerly rector of the Catholic University of Washington, is appointed to succeed the late John Hennessy as Archbishop of Dubuque. The bill naming Keane has been sent to him for acceptance or rejection amid public support across denominations. Also reported, a West of Colo steel gang strike seeks raise to 1.75 from 1.50 per day with no settlement yet. Nearby Grundy Center reports a decaying body case at an apartment linked to painter activity.
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Mudo
Dubuque
Colo
Yaws Mistaken for Smallpox in Iowa Communities
Yaws a disease resembling smallpox spreads concern in Iowa with Webster City among the latest affected. An Associated Press report notes yaws common among Malays and West Indies. symptoms include rheumatic pains and pimples that crust, lasting about six weeks and contagious by contact. Frank Martin controls the local grocery stock and Creamery. Julius, Sam, and three sons are praised as capable caretakers of the family business. Ackley listing shows public entertainment and prices for a June 12 event, while mentions of a creamery and a restaurant note genuine article production and service.
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Iowa
Webster City
Associated Press
West Indies
Pla
Frank Martin
Sam
Cleves
Faulkner
Frank Bs
Julius
Tao
Tarm Nhe
Mystery of Mrs Green Found Dead in Locked House
Police noted a strong odor and pried a door to reveal Mrs Green decomposed in a bed chamber. An inquest and post mortem were held to determine cause, with heart trouble suspected but foul play not strongly suspected. The case hinges on whether death was self-inflicted or due to other factors.
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Mre. Greenee
Womah
Ackley Sunday School Census Totals
Sixteen enumerators completed a church-going census in Ackley within a few days. The total counts include 414 adults, 622 Sunday School attendees, and 1417 total persons reported. The town divided into eight districts with four canvassers per district from Protestant churches.
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Ackley
Tinea
Ceeeee
Sturday
Franklin County
Sadie Faust
Minnie Thoren
Lydia Fossler
Emma Herbster
Luella Meyer
du Marachall
Misa Hagenstein
Gertie Lukehart
Miss Weber
Miss Schrader
May Palmer
Lydia Nicklas
Carrice Bush
Miss Schuttz
M. M. Beach
R. A. Francis
Memorial Day Expenditures and Balance Report
Memorial Day expenses totaled 42.05 with 47.75 collected, leaving 85.70 on hand. Expenditures included Rev. Hugh McNinch as orator, drayage and carriage, flags for graves, hall use, telephoning, and speaker’s expenses with a final balance stated. Judge Shiras rules a wife can bankrupt her husband in a contested Iowa case.
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Hugh McNinch
Aplington
Bank of Tod
Bau
Shirase
Federal Court
Dubuque
Frank Novak
Iowa City
Novak
Shiras
An Old Resident Gone to Eternal Reward
The death of George Heykens occurred during the night of Wednesday last and shocked few, as his condition had been known to relatives and friends. A few days before his passing, Moykeng Didge Moykeng, longtime resident, was reported as having reached his final reward.
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Didge Moykeng
George Heykens
Notable Iowa Farmer Dies After Illness
Indications were that he was improving but heart disease brought uncertainty. George Heykens, born in Hast Friesland 62 years ago, migrated to Grundy County when land was 83 per acre. He was father of seven children and survived by his wife. Funeral services were held at the English Methodist church Saturday afternoon and burial followed in Ackley cemetery.
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George Heykens
Hast
Friesland
Iown
Grundy County
Ackley
Bell-Rath case and large railroad equipment order reported
In the case Rath against Bell A bill of 81400 is reviewed with Orr as contractor and Bell denying liability beyond amounts already paid. Judge Weaver presiding, J A Scales for Rath and Evans for Bell. Separately Minard Central awarded contracts for 30 new locomotives and 1500 coal cars at 1 630 000, engines for passenger and switching use at about 16000 each, cars about 700 each. Delivery expected by fall, with coal traffic expansion and coordination with Alton Chicago and Western Illinois and Wabash lines.
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Bell
A. Bell
F. J. Orr
A. Rath
Orr
Weaver
J. A. Scales
Evans
Hampton
C. Bell
Minard Central
Minois
Alton
Chicago
Wastero Linois
Wabash
Fraternal Bonds and Local Lodge News
Woodmen meet Thursday at Fountain lodge A M as Rebekahs elect officers next Saturday. Town Falls Knights of Pythias beat Odd Fellows 44 to 5 with gates totaling 71.45. Mystic Tollera add members each meeting. Odd Fellows install new officers July first meeting. Emmetsburg Tribune lauds town telephone service at 50 cents business 25 cents residence for 92 phones in mutual system.
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Fountain Lodge
A. F
A. M
Rebekahs' Elect
Falls Knights of Pythias
the Odd
The
Pythians
Mystic Tollera
Onn
Odd Fellows
Noble Grand
Hallbauer
Brennimale
L. Stanton
Fheasurer
J. H. Lahn
N. G
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Goettel's Leads City in Wall Paper and Eats
Goettel's offers leading wallpaper stock in the city with new arrivals and low prices. Grants restaurant advertises lunches for parties and piecemeal meals. The ad touts a variety of items from restaurant specials to seedless raisins and tea with emphasis on quality and value.
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Goettel
He City
Grant
Ackley Fourth of July to be celebrated in traditional style
Local reports note a strong patriotic mood in Ackley with plans for a grand July 4 celebration across four counties. Fundraising secured, residents urged to attend, and organizers expect a lively community event marking the holiday in the familiar Ackley manner.
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Ackley
Localist J. H. Shane Dies After Drug Dose
J H Shane an ocalist from Cedar Falls took a two ounce dose of lsudanum at the Jones house in Bristow on Friday, which proved fatal. He had for a number of years been an ob?.
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J. H. Shane
Cedar Fails
Jones House
Bristow
Man Leaves Dumont to Die After Drinking Poison
A man with a drink problem walked from Dumont seven miles before breakfast, left a hotel bill, bought laudanum in town at about 11, and was found unconscious at 2. Doctors tried to revive him, but he died. He left a note to his wife saying he was tired of life and asking forgiveness.
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Sprom
Dumont
Tie
PYTIDANS DAY UNION PROGRAM IN IOWA
A historic Union program in Syracuse area features the Pythedans clan gathering for sports and friendship events. The agenda includes women running 25 and 100 yards, a baseball game, and tug of war amid music, underscoring community bonds and growth of the Pythlaniam in Hardin County and beyond.
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Union
Friend
Syr-aeuse
Iowa
Hardin County
Sumbee
Rathbone
Macey
Fat Mer
Lean Meun
Leans
Fats Agate
Builders Work Starts on New West Town House
Workmen relocate the C. We Reinke house to a west town lot and begin laying a foundation for a handsome new residence. Joe Toman adds to his home while carpenters are "as scarce as hen's teeth." Dr. Potter adds improvements worth 8300. Neye Boyenya builds cribs and a granary north of town. Charley Weber contemplates a new barn on his farm.
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C. We Reinke
Joe Toman
Dr. Potter
Neye Boyenya
Charley Weber
Nomination of Clyde Beach for Lewiston mayor
Clyde Beach has been nominated for mayor of Lewiston Idaho in a light field with no opposition. The article notes his local roots and long service in the community. It also mentions general local business ads for dry goods, ladies apparel, and a restaurant nearby.
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Clyde Beach
Lewiston
Idaho
Anyxens
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