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Newspaper

Ackley World

Location

Ackley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1903

Page

5

Bitter County Republicans contest Larkin nomination in Butler county

O F Franke of Parkersburg former Butler county central committee chairman and a delegate at the Bremer Butler senatorial convention fought to block N H Larkin’s nomination. He alleges voting irregularities and vows to protest to the state elections board. He warns the dispute could aid a Democrat and demoralize Butler Republicans.

O.F. Franke Parkersburg Republican County Central Committee Butler County Butler- Bremen N. H. Larkin Des Moines Larkin Mr. Franke Butler Loeshe Greene Hrodin Bremer Board of Elections Butler-Bremer Bremer County Loesbe Siebe Ale Frank Witt Shell Rock Seesbe Louis Slimmer Mr. Larkin Soesbe Friends of State Election Board Secretary of State Franke

Abusing Animals Report Triggers Humane Society Action

A Waterloo Daily Courier clipping reports a letter to the Humane Society secretary about abuse of horses and mules at a railroad grading camp between Ackley and Macy. State Humane League president Abram Palmar is asked to act while officials urge local oversight. officials deny blanket abuse at Central. Frost and weather impacts also affect crops, with frost reports easing and corn largely safe by late September, though some areas yield poor fodder and threshing delays due to rain and damage to grain stacks.

Waterloo the Humane Society Ackley Macy United States Abram Palmar Town Falls The Humane League Humane Society

Deer Season Opens in Orange and Sullivan Counties

Open season for deer in Orange and Sullivan counties runs November 1 through 18 this year. Farmers damaged by crams hope for control, while others mock hunting rules. Hardin county reports 42 telephone lines spanning over 700 miles, valued at $20,855.78, up about $10,000 from last year, plus 121.77 miles of telegraph lines valued at $9,135.75.

Orange Sullivan Unandilla N. Y Gungnerg West Montana Hardin County

Giant cabbage heads weigh twenty eight pounds each

The article notes two oversized cabbage heads displayed by Art Severance, described as the largest shown to date. Each head weighs twenty eight pounds, highlighting remarkable vegetable size and a local display of garden produce.

Art Severance

Resignations and rumors sweep three Iowa towns

Rev P J Burke of Corpus Christi Catholic church resigns and leaves for Europe. In Clarksville a tale says Mrs Harvey found 100000 in gold on her farm four miles west. Third district Republicans met in Waterloo under Chairman Spence with plan to deploy speakers. State Normal Cedar Falls will seek at least 870000 more in legislative funding.

P. J. Burke Corpus Christi Catholic Church I. Dodge Europe Clarksville Harvey Waterloo Spence State Normal School Cedar Falls

Exemption Rules for Town Assessors Under State Council

County auditors Hardin Butler Franklin and Grondy receive instructions from the state executive council governing town assessors for the coming year. Key points: value all taxable property at actual value and tax at 26 percent. exemptions for Mexican War or Civil War soldiers and widows up to 800 dollars, with inventories and exemptions noted. avoid double taxation by proper cattle reporting. omit exempt personal property. report inventories when possible. treat buildings on leased lands as personal property. vehicles including automobiles and bicycles to be listed in vehicle column.

Hardin Butle Franklin Grondy State Executive Council State Board of Review Columon

Tragic Train Death Of Heye Coordes Near Town

Heye Coordes son of Mr and Mrs Louis Coordes aged a year from this city died after being struck by a freight train on the Illinois Central line while walking with companions about a mile east of town. The train passed over his body crushing his legs. he remained conscious until death about 9:48 pm. Funeral services were held yesterday from the home and St John Evangelical church, with burial at Ackley cemetery. The Coordes family and community extend their sympathy.

Wales Heye Coordes Louis Coordes Heye Illinois Central Railroad Roeben J. A. Johnson St. John's Evangelical Church Ackley

Killed Near Dows Nels Charlson in Railroad Tragedy

The Clarion Monitor reports Nels Carleson a former Ackley brick yard and farm hand was killed near Dows on a railroad bridge Friday night. He was walking home, under liquor influence, when struck by a train and died instantly. The body suffered severe injuries as the train reportedly passed over it.

Nels Charlson Ackley Dows Clarion Monitor Nels G Carleson Popeton

Booth Company of Ithaca New York Praised for Superior Papers

The Booth Company of Ithaca New York receives wide praise from Practical Printers and newspaper men for typographical excellence. Admirers include firms whose one year advertising spend runs into hundreds of thousands of dollars, signaling strong nationwide recognition.

Booth Company of Ithaacs New York Iowa Tom Wounp

Neatest, Cleanest Looking Paper Praised by State

A reader letter from Sept 8 04 praises the paper for its neat, clean appearance and quality service. The note expresses gratitude to the paper's staff and acknowledges the publication as a quality local product.

Hoon Co

Waterloo Visitor Jack Casebeer Builds With Family Wealth

Jack Casebeer of Waterloo, visiting Ackley, is praised as a hustling young businessman who, with his brother, recently erected a two story brick block and runs a cigar factory and ice cream business employing forty or more. He began with determination and good purpose, earning an admirable local reputation. The report also notes the death of Mrs. Kimball in Conrad, Iowa, and Parkersburg considering a two month experiment without a city marshal to maintain order.

Jack Butit Jack Canabeer Waterloo Ackley Casebeer Jack Parkersburg Ihs

County Convention Nominates Local Republicans

A Waterloo county political meeting named J.B. Bleeker for Treasurer William Weimer for Sheriff and other nominees including Hamilton Cecklar Union Vor Shortt and Edyard Eterding for various posts. The event featured Dr. Young of Eldora as president and Det Hunter as secretary amid a crowded, partisan atmosphere. A brutal farm accident was noted where a 10 year old boy suffered skull injuries but is expected to recover after surgery. Sauerkraut Day celebrations drew up to 10 000 attendees with strong community support and orderly festivity. M J O Keefe of Waterloo appeared as a Republican sheriff candidate candidate from two years ago.

Feld Hardin County J.B. Bleeker William Weimer Dr. Young Eldora Det Hunter Fullaws Hamilton Cecklar Union Eterding Mengeant Curqner Phelan Acktey New Providence O'Keefe M. J. O'Keefe Waterloo M. J Black Tawk County Matt

Death of Mrs Arend Cobl After Lingering Illness

Mrs Arend Cobl dies after a lingering illness described as consumption with wasting and stomach weakness. She was mother to five children, four of whom survive, and her maiden name is noted in the obituary as part of the family record.

Arend Cobl Arend Coble Palu Coble

Schaffer Born Near Wellsburg Dead in German Town

Schaffer, born near Wellsburg, to be laid to rest in German Town today. Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Schmitt at the Presbyterian church in German Town Ip.

Presbytery Meeting in Waterloo Amid Preparations

The Presbytery of Waterloo plans its annual gathering in the city on October 6 to 8, with about thirty churches represented by pastors lay delegates and women's groups. Over 100 ministers and delegates are expected as the local congregation prepares to entertain them. The event marks the first gathering here in twelve years.

Presbytery of Waterloo Touraday Aukley Presbytery

Keep Off the Oars Civic Order Warning Issued

Notice to all persons that Iowa law prohibiting unauthorized riding on moving locomotives engines or subway cars will be strictly enforced. The marshal will prosecute violators, with railway company agents cooperating. Mayor Ellur issues the order as Ackley visits noted in Mil ford Mail item and small gallery ad at Phonograph printing office location.

Ellur I Iowa Csk

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