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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
5
A Dubuque start Tuesday aims to restrain Bell Telephone from closing a deal with Independent telephone interests. The case tests rights of telephone companies under the Sherman Antitrust Law and has sensational potential to attract nationwide attention.
Reports from Meservey describe racial and political unrest surrounding a local magistrate and a mob scene near Justice Stauffer as tensions between factions escalate. The note mentions the Big Six, the grand jury binding, and Stauffer's return to Mason City amid hostility.
Straight republican ballots and 90 straight democratic ballots. Twentyone ballots were thrown out for incorrect or missing marks. J. W. Pepperman, long-time Grundy county official, re-elected treasurer. Kaubos, Kaubos, Democrat for sheriff, defeated by a small margin. Koolman, Democrat for representative, won by 186 votes. National ticket plurality about 800.
Waterloo papers note major reductions in Central shops with eighty to ninety workers discharged this morning after a week prior layoffs. Rock Island also discharged workers where possible as many tradesmen and helpers face cuts due to reduced demand. Motive power is strong but repair work is leaner than during earlier wartime volume, pushing let go staff to seek other employment.
A 10 day deadline is set for candidates to file sworn expense reports, receipts, and promises after any primary municipal or general election. As of now only two Hardie County candidates, Walah for sheriff and a Justice, have complied. The code requires detailed dates amounts sources and payments, with filings to county auditors or the secretary of state as specified.
Grundy county reported vote totals with Pepperman leading Koohlman by a small margin as results for governor treasurer and representative races showed Kooblman and Finlayson among top contenders. Township tallies favored various candidates while local cattle buyers and apple shipments appeared in brief notices.
The Hardin County tax list shows historically low delinquent property listings this year, with fewer than four years ago and about 700 pieces previously. The editor notes the small list signals a generally able populace paying obligations, despite occasional social entanglements and public interest in maintaining good repute.
A fragmentary notice discusses campaign practices and newspaper production, noting changes in political conduct and a promise to issue timely weekly issues. It mentions a lithographed receipt and contributions to a national campaign fund linked to Bryan and Kern, with references to President Claveland and royal friends.
The Modern Woodmen of America suit to establish its B3A0 deposit in the defunct First National Bank of Chariton was dropped after a conference among interested attorneys and the receiver. Under an agreement a 50000 deposit will participate with other deposits and share pro rata in asset distribution.
Obituary memorial for Dr C G C Amundson born Swan Lake township county died in Vinita Oklahoma Saturday evening October list after typhoid fever. He was thirty seven and practiced medicine, cherished friend and nobleman with a wife daughter and three brothers and three sisters left to mourn. Remains brought home for burial with funeral in Presbyterian church and Oak Hill Cemetery. Knights of Pythias assisted.
Iowa officials select a panel of judges for the National Corn Exchange position at Omaha. A. D. Shamel, chief of plant breeding, will supervise. Appointees include W. A. Hook Packwood Paul Taff Ames Heth ershaw Des Moines M. Lu Bow man Ames and P. G. Holden, with assistants listed from Newell Malvern Neola and Elliot, among others.
Incomplete returns show Taft with a plurality near 45,000 in Iowa. The next State Senate is projected to be 83 Republicans and 17 Democrats, while the House numbers are 84 Republicans and 24 Democrats.
Latou, manager of a farmers elevator near Bode, reports a sugar beet crop valued at 70 per acre with claims of high yields. Aforementioned land, previously bought eight years ago for 150 per acre, is now valued around 875 per acre in a Democrat summary. Jesse Huxford, a coal miner at Buxley, fell 200 feet and fractured a leg, according to a brief notice.
The wedding of Thandore Roosevelt Jr son of Theo Roosevelt of this city to Miss Dot Soulta of Clarion took place at Clarion this evening at six. The groom grew up here, attended public schools, studied at the State University, and later became a dentist in Clarion. After the ceremony the couple planned a trip to Chicago and elsewhere with several relatives in attendance.
Death notice for Mrs Julia Junkermann long a Dubuque resident and former Jacob & Junkermann drug firm member. She died Friday at her daughter’s home in East Dubuque after two years illness. Survived by three daughters, two sons, and siblings. funeral held Monday at her late residence.
Spain a popular young democrat in Butler county comes within thirty eight ballots of defeating Frank Mill for sheriff. He trails by a slim margin as many spoiled ballots in Washington township alone could have swung the result. The article notes widespread ballot marking errors and emphasizes proper ballot marking to ensure votes count.
A pleasant surprise honored Mr and Mrs Erost Meyer last Friday evening at St John’s Wrangelical church. Mr Meyer recently accepted management of the Farmore Elevator at Domunt with a higher salary, prompting the family to move today to their new home. The congregation presented a rocking chair as a token of friendship.
Bardio county grand jury returned an indictment against Swayze of Eldora in a drug case after examining others who were released. The article notes a high school football injury death of Wille Smith at Clarion, arguing the sport should be banned for echo classes as a bruiser game.
A Fuller man has won the heart of a leading young woman. They plan a marriage soon and will reside at the Wirnat Meyer house. More details follow.
The marriage of Mina Anna Luda to Hermo Deeters occurred at the bride’s home with Rev. A. Fr. Nogelke presiding. A social evening followed and they plan to live in South Dakota near White. George Bleeker was elected to Grundy county supervisory board amid local vote tallies.
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