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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1906
Page
5
A Cedar Falls message notes Prof Fitzgerald's ladies band now numbers fifty five. The board of trustees approved an extra $700 for new instruments after strong interest in the group. Leslie M Shaw, treasury secretary, plans to return to Iowa before winter ends to start a presidential nomination campaign.
Brief notes on railroad and telegraph tax contributions totaling 930,Total 26 360 62 plus state lines. Real estate transfers in Butler County list deeds to Stevens Tiedens Rodineck and others with sums from 100 to 3 800. Local court actions include Cole v Fox brothers damages 16 000, Gardner slander 1 800, druggist fined 300. County official bonds set for auditors clerks and other officers. Grundy court costs tallied at 2 050 45. Hampton restaurant incident sparked by a choking threat and ensuing parole.
Auditor of State B F Carroll completes the biennial financial review. Receipts into general revenue reach 3.42 million for 1905 and 8.40 million for 1906, with a net increase of 30,302. The treasury balance at year end shows a dip, while total expenditures rise by 430,082. A Tuesday lecture on Tuberculosis, designated by state groups, will be held free at Knights of Pythias Hall.
The Crouse couple Dr D W Crouse and Mrs move to Sunny South after years in Waterloo. He long served as Illinois Central railroad surgeon and their religious charitable work shaped many youths. A reception presented a silver loving cup inscribed with praise from local medical peers and community.
Community notices from Waterloo to Story City report memorial services for deceased members, a large muskrat harvest near Eagle Grove, and prize hunts for wolves. Events include a hotel fire fatality in Canada, postmaster candidacies in Garner, and a large teaching certificate pool in Johnson County. A football title match ends 2 0 as Arenes claim state crown. Donhowe disperses 160 acre farm to heirs by sealed bids. a boy dies in a Dows blaze. a W O Brown relative settles with Northern Pacific over permanent injuries totaling 14000 dollars.
Public notice of a free 3 PM lecture at the Knights of Pythias ball in Ackley next Wednesday with Prof Holden of Iowa State College to discuss seed corn selection and farm topics. Before, Snodgrass store will judge submitted corn samples for prizes offered as extra incentive to farmers to enter. The event blends educational aims with community commerce and features local notices on court decisions, county teacher exams, and a brief obituary framing Mrs Bliss's death and family history in Iowa Falls.
Reports show city budget deficiency now over 8.3 thousand dollars, up from prior excess of 1 thousand. Measles epidemic prompts Mayor McIntyre to issue four bulletins under quarantine law. Thanksgiving open house at the pastaitice tomorrow from 9:00 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 1:00.
The county spent about 1000.64 on the last election in Grundy County with total election costs for Black Hawk County listed at 2200. The records itemize police hires, printing poll books, delivery, and other tasks.
The annual Thanksgiving Union service will be held Thursday at 10 30 in the Methodist church. Short addresses will be given by Rev Willman in German and Rev McNinch in English. All are invited to attend. Special music will be provided. The service will last about one hour and ten minutes.
Fragmented notes report damaged ballots in Clinton County board tally and a 103 foot wall collapse at Ft Dede. Mentions trio killed at Lowden October 21 and arrests in Oskaloosa for stealing Gaul from care of Iowa Central. Notes Alfred Fecht manslaughter case verdict assault and battery with max thirty days. Freeport Bulletin hints at new company, and Alvona grocers merge to cut delivery costs. A Boehmler family tragedy in Cadar Falls ends in suicide. Other local items include whiskey injuries and varied town notes.
John Limberg received a telegram Monday announcing the seriousness of his wife’s illness in Sioux County. Mr and Mrs Limberg reported Monday evening for Orange Duty. There is now no doubt Senator Alison will be on hand at the opening of Congress Dec 3. He leaves Dubuque Friday.
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