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Newspaper
Inter County Journal
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
10
The Ackley business landscape features Moer, Goettel, and Goettel’s son P G, plus partners Schultz, Pratt, Glidden, and Rath Bank family influence. The community cites I R Rath Bank, E Heetland implement dealer, and Herman Brothers Racket Store as anchors. Longstanding firms trace origins to 1865 through 1889, with extended local service, growth, and prominent storefronts shaping the town’s commerce.
The text profiles J. W. Carstens & Sons successors H. A. and G. L. Carstens, long time hardware figures in the city, and Arnold’s Restaurant run by Arnold from Algona with holdings in Waterloo. It notes their storefronts on Main Street, links to Hagens, Stock cigar manufacture, and a large advertisement near Fifth Min street, plus ongoing ventures in dry goods and meat trades and a restaurant in the Seales building on North Main Street.
The article traces Methodism in the area from its first light in ESG4 through successive structures. The first church was a small schoolhouse on what is now Main Street. The brick building was erected in T8689, enlarged by 41,000, and fire destroyed the shrine in 1895. The present brick church dates to TSG0 with a 45,000 cost. A high-grade pipe organ was installed in 1900 and a parsonage built at 1,000.
Historical notes recount Ackley's First Presbyterian Church organized October 21, 1807 by Rev. G H Chatterton, early pastors, and the 1860s construction timeline including funding, lot purchases, and the installation of Rev. Hugh McNinch as pastor after entering service in 1889.
To his father F D Wait, longtime city restaurateur, who operated on the north side of West Main, the son learned the business and now steers the establishment. His daughters run a millinery department, where they have achieved notable success.
J. J. Diemer & Co. operates a general store on the north side of Main street under the active management of J. J. Diener. The silent partner is Chas. Weber. The firm began in March 1903 as successors to P. J. Kerper in this city.
H A Miller, once a farmer, shifted to hardware five years ago and bought Richard Heinz’s business. He then acquired a stock and, two years later, erected a large building to house his expanded stock. He is regarded as a progressive and successful local businessman.
AWN Snodgrass, a prominent local clothing man, has built a seven year reputation for quality. He started on Main Street, first with a partner, then bought out the entire business and now continues on his own, expanding operations and customer base.
Poo Bakker a pioneer in furniture occupies a large brick building on South Main Direct. The shop showcases a well selected line of furniture and has grown into a substantial store with enlarged stock and business. The family, including son Fatblast, are described as sophisticated and broad minded, contributing to the store’s prominence in the community. Continued on second page.
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