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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
6
Former state senator Courtright, residing in the region for decades, failed to secure a $5,000 bequest in Miss Bessie Graham's will after a 29 hour jury trial. The jury cited an unforgiving legal hypothesis amid claims of undue influence by Courtright, who drafted the will with J. W. Arbuckle as his defense partner. The case will be appealed.
Dis Moinsis Ia March 14 Newton resident I Meyers secured nomination papers to run for lieutenant governor on the Democratic ticket.
The Maurer Sisters four member group, trained together at South Bend Conservatory, have performed for five years and are noted for harmony and variety. They present a lively program including vaudeville style vocal ensembles, instrument solos on cornet piano violin cello flute and whistle, humorous readings, and ensemble pieces with their own orchestra.
Local residents report sending a telegram of commendation to Governor Colquitt of Texas after Texas Rangers crossed the river to exhume and bury Vergara with proper honors. The governor thanked them amid reports of the Mexican boundary proceedings and killings of American citizens. Also noted is the musical comedy September Morn featuring Wilbur Dobbs Maude Potter Henrietta Tac and 47 performers, touring from LaSalle Opera House Chicago to the Metropolitan Jow Falls on Thursday night April 2.
Court convened with Judge G W Dunham of Manchester presiding in Judge Albrooks term due to illness. An unusually large docket from the county term promises a busy period as cases await adjudication.
Prof Erwin of the Ames state agricultural college warns potato growers to beware of seed mixups and too many named varieties. He identifies seven key U S varieties, notes Iowa favors Marly Ohio Irish Cobbler Rural New Yorker and Peerless, and explains color differences in tips to distinguish Irish Cobbler from Rural New Yorker.
Governor George W. Clarke pledged to hear the case concerning the Rains Barger cage release after the state parole board reports. If the board backs release, further arguments may be unnecessary. Postmasters list shows appointments issued at Washington on Saturday. Two million dollars planned for Iowa in rail and bridge projects, including Milwaukee road reconstruction and Des Moines River span.
Citizens and Peoples tickets present for town officials election next Monday. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ney building on Main street. Tickets chosen by petition, no caucus held, names revealed Thursday night, with some familiar names missing and others surprising. Voters urged to choose qualified men for mayor council and treasurer and assessor.
Des Moines hosts the Democratic state central committee meeting to discuss the July state convention. A potential bid to unseat National Chairman Reed due to his U S marshal appointment spurs candidates Henry Riegelman of Des Moines and Dr J W Reynolds of Creston for the post. The convention date is July 25.
John Bowman, president of the State University of Iowa, resigned to the state board of education amid public criticism. He released a letter accusing board members of violating a pledge not to meddle with faculty matters and of pursuing a personal vendetta under the guise of retirement. He urged frankness and honor in dealings and questioned the board’s handling of his replacement.
Des Moines reports say many Iowa towns including Guthrie Center face sewerage needs as state sanitary officials push for mandatory drainage improvements. Local politics delayed progress for years. now a survey by Professor Higgins shows hundreds of cesspools and no proper drainage. If co operation from town officials is secured, a statewide sewerage system may rapidly advance over the next few years.
A. W. Moore was re-elected city superintendent of West Union schools for next year. His salary rises from 1350 to 1500 dollars, reflecting the duties and importance of the post. Moore is praised as a teacher and citizen and is credited with improving intellectual standards in West Union. He previously led Ackley schools before moving here three years ago.
Next Sunday morning services at John's Church will be unusually marked by Easter observances on April 12 preceded by Palm Sunday. Seven youths including Eather Butts Clara Fischer Matilda Sailer Bertha Burkley George Kraimeyer Robert Rightsmeier and Fred Kreimeyer will be examined for confirmation. The Presbyterian Church will hold communion and celebrate the Lord's Supper.
Brief local notes recount Henry Van Giffen visiting Iowa Falls while Ed Sawyer and Charles Dobie visited Waterloo last Friday. Fred A. Snyder’s Iowa Falls trip is mentioned. A Stanwood real estate matter asks a waterworks vote costing about nine thousand dollars. Cedar Rapids policemen seek higher pay for long shifts. A Charles City jeweler repaired a clock brought by a farmer, parts damaged. Windmills of Holland event advertised with Pythias hall. Wm. Hanson, Cedar Rapids laborer, burglarized a grocery store. goods found at his home. He cites job loss and need to feed his family. Strawberry Point reports station passenger receipts six thousand dollars last year amid questions over Calmar train profitability. New York seed potatoes advertised from Minnesota at nine cents per bushel.
Three masked men burglarized the Owa Falls post office at 2:30 AM Tuesday, blew the safe, and fled as a pursuing posse formed near the building. Police notified surrounding cities, search begun, and reports claimed 300 to 400 dollars plus stamps were involved, with two suspects possibly seen near a barn, unverified.
About 800 residents faced a halted vote when town authorities discovered a state law error. Ballots had been deposited on the wrong election day after a telephonic inquiry to the county seat confirmed the election was illegal. J A Johnson of Kanawha visits the city for business and old friends, while Little Joby Doepke remains gravely ill.
Mrs Ellen Ryan Clancy died Monday about 9:30 am after years of illness. Born in County Tipperary Ireland she was 70. She and Patrick Clancy married in Marion Ohio in 1868 and moved to Grant township then Ackley. Survived by four sons John Pat James Thomas and daughter Mary. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church Wednesday at 10 am with burial in Catholic Cemetery.
In a Fr. Codge incident Mrs. red Hasselbring stashed about $100 in currency and checks in the stove for safekeeping while she attended church and prepared a Sunday dinner. She forgot the stash, started a blaze, and only recalled it later. The fire damaged the money, which will be sent to Washington for assessment.
Saturday brought a cold, cloudy start with sun breaks and occasional snow flurries. Official records show a high of 32 and a low of 12 as the season began amid a raw, frosty morning.
A fire Friday morning completely destroyed the Monitor plant at Pilot Mound. Editor Burton, who lived in rooms upstairs, lost all his household furnishings. The fire’s origin is unknown. The notice lists W. H. Goettel & Son offering seed potatoes at 35 cents a bushel.
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