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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1907
Page
5
Three youths die after ice breaks on Lime Creek at Magoniy Saturday night. Ulla Swift aged 14 and Merle Metler 14 drown while a third boy Frank Hartfelldt 18 tries to rescue two girls. Searchers recover the girls and seek the fourth body. Leach's Harp Orchestra performed at a Friday event.
Senator Dolliver lauds William B. Allison before the Potawattamie County Allison club praising his long service and mentorship to Iowa’s young men. He credits Allison with guiding many future lawmakers and rejects hostile attacks while urging continued support for the senator’s reelection. The text also mentions local notes from Wesley News- World and Algona Courier about a horse incident.
Michael Gilless of Los Angeles dies of pneumonia at his home after a long railway career including vice president of Yazoo and Mississippi Valley and senior Illinois Central service. Survived by seven children and sisters Mrs. Kinney Ackley and Mrs. Sullivan Waterloo. Funeral held Monday. remembered for integrity and approachable nature. Local tributes note his broad influence in railroad construction as Illinois Central pensioned official. Also reports season apple shipments from Clear Lake and local church union services and an upcoming football game for Aceley boys.
Presbyterians and Methodists join at Farmer's Church while Evangelicals meet at First Church. The community observes Thanksgiving with services and a citywide spirit of gratitude. stores will close, reflecting a growing tradition of unified observance across the city.
Bank examiner reports forged notes exceed 850 000 with only partial verification possible. Depositors expect full repayment with time, while authorities pursue further research to determine total loss. No further action now planned by officers. Jury verdict favors Borden Sherman in the Jackson v Sherman case after trial before Judge M Wrintit.
Miss Gertrude Kachelhoffer and Joseph Seallon wed at St Marys Catholic Church in Ackley in the presence of relatives and friends. The ceremony was performed by Rev M Meagher and the bride hails from a prominent local family with many years tied to the community. The couple received warm congratulations from attendees and the event marked a notable local wedding anniversary spirit.
In the past summer season 1800 acres changed hands as Many 4 family found homes in North Dakota near Ackley. Snyder, Beo Janssen, and John Boekelman traveled to Kidder County, selling a half section and a quarter to buyers. Prices ranged from 10.50 to 12.50 per acre with a final stretch to be completed within two weeks. A reduced fare from St. Paul will lure more purchasers as the season ends.
After a wedding ceremony the groom and bride's relatives gathered at the bride's mother Mrs Kachelhoffer's home for a sumptuous wedding breakfast. The newly married pair, Mr. and Mrs. Scalton, plan visits at various points in Wisconsin Minnesota and Dakota thereafter.
Invitations printed at this office announce the wedding of Miss Clare Emma Hisentrager daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hisentrager to Clang M Jur rans a respected young man from the community. The reception and ceremony will be at the bride’s home this afternoon at 1 30. Friends are expected to attend. A visitor at the home of Mr and Mrs J Bonevitz is John Miller.
Mr and Mrs Frank Pekarek Sr celebrated forty years married in Geneva with children grandchildren and a large gathering. The event featured reflections on a life of service and community, a piano recital at Miss Alive Roosevelt home, and mentions of local births and family milestones throughout the past years.
Sacred Heart Academy offered a Friday recital by its students praised for thorough instruction and excellence in Ackley. Performers included Missan Stock M DeGunther A Stauffasher Der Gunther L Bangasser N DeGunther M Spengler A DeGunther A and L Scheldemann with Rev Breithaupt and others. A reception at the Methodist church followed.
The Ackley and Vicinity Bible Society elected officers for the coming year at a Sunday service led by church representatives. Blosh was named president, CG. O. Hatch vice president, Henry Thoren secretary, D. A. Doepke treasurer, with Bexch as Bible depository. Mrs H Tiddens dies at age 0. funeral scheduled Friday. Relatives travel from distant points to attend.
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