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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
2
A fragmented local notice from Grundy Center describes German citizens, rail plans for Wallsburg, and a mix of community events. It notes legal fines for obstructing a highway, arrivals from Friesland, and various visits, sales, and relocations affecting residents and businesses.
Mrs. Gillette visits her parents in Rockford this week. F B Roger hosts a pleasant Lucaday dance for many young friends. T F Jones, popular rural carrier, moves into Mrs. Carroll's house in Geneva. Mr and Mrs Tom Rick visited Chapin Friday seeking a farm purchase. Ed Hicks and Biss Inez Baker wed in DeSoto Kan on Peb 26 and plan to reside in Geneva. Mike Kudo’s children suffer scarlet fever. quarantine reported in area. W H Gregory sold farm to Fred Bebo for 65 dollars per acre. Bebo to benefit from improved lands in the region.
Local notes report Dumont hosting the Watkher Comedy Company on March 28 and 20. George Cunningham sails to Minnesota for summer work while Joe Mikes sells Wesley meat markets and farms south of town to A H Oaties. Train schedule changes on the Great Western take effect Sunday with 9 57 morning and 8 20 evening services.
The Congers will depart California for Des Moines after arriving in Jowna with a lengthy itinerary. They travel from Pekin to Tien Tsin by train, then Hong Kong, then board an oriental line for an 8000 mile sea crossing to San Francisco. The trip spans about twenty five days at sea and promises pleasant Pacific sailing along the northern route.
Rumors swirl as President Diaz reportedly left Mexico City two months ago without notice amid purported instability and exile risk. The chatter mentions political panic, potential resignation, and concerns over Mexico's leadership.
The condition of General Harrison worsened by morning with rising pulse and respiration. His left lung deteriorated and doctors fear he may not survive many hours. Relatives have been notified to travel to Indianapolis as they await further developments.
Iowa educators push toward fewer schoolhouses as Buffalo Center township showcases a central district model with one central school. Students ride 1 to 6 miles in covered wagons, eight teachers staff the center, and costs drop from about 5.03 to 2.31 per pupil while improving grading and attendance. A broader adoption plan aims for about fifty counties. A separate railroad order bans intoxicants for all staff, with immediate discharge for violations and a mandate to settle debts.
Centerville authorities halt all entrants and require self reports at the town gate due to smallpox in Mystic Brazil Bloumfield and Moravia. Visitors denied entry if from those towns. Mayor Callen orders universal vaccination, with residents and crowd watching as proof.
Mrs. Mary Sullivan, 72, of Davenport, kneeling in prayer with rosary, fainted and toppled a kerosene lamp. She suffered severe burns to the right side and arm, and, found with beads still clasped, did not regain consciousness before death. She lived with her grandson James Kennedy at the scene of the accident.
An editorial praising The Des Moines Leader as the sole paper meeting readers needs whether in town or country. It claims no local resident would favor an outside paper, arguing the Leader excels in news, service, cartoons, and illustrations for Iowa readers.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway offers reduced excursion fares to southern resorts including Jacksonville Mobile New Orleans Savannah and El Paso for return travel any time before June 1 1901. For details on routes rates and requirements contact any coupon ticket agent of the railroad.
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