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Newspaper
Inter County Journal
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
5
Christmas Day brought ideal weather with several inches of snowfall creating a peaceful scene. Churches reported morning Masses at 7, 8, and 10, and Sunday School offered a charming program by children about Santa Claus. Most families celebrated, while some endured sorrow or poverty, none in real want.
Mrs Frank A Norris wife of a Holora businessman died suddenly from apoplexy last Saturday evening while helping in her Norris Book Store. A resident of Eldora since 1875 she left a husband and four children all living in the city.
Gunt J. Lindgren argues in Record-Herald that railway workers suffer far higher casualties than soldiers. He cites annual fatalities around 250 and 2,800 disabled in rail work, with one in ten trainsmen injured and one in 135 killed, while passengers see far lower risk.
A dated and garbled account reports President Roosevelt replying to John Schneider and family at River Forest, noting a growing family. The letter from ALi Gasswoon and Dr A B Greenwood appears to convey congratulations and best wishes from the President for the Schneiders and their expanding brood.
Mrs Henry Austin died at her home four miles northeast of the city last Thursday evening after a period of illness following a surgical operation. Born Maria Smith May 26 1839 in Flowington New Jersey she lived in Madison Rochelle and Aptington before moving to Aplington Iowa in 1886 to teach. She married Henry Austin May 31 1871 and was active in the Presbyterian church. Survived by husband two sons Walter G Clarance W a daughter Alice Patterson a brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with many in attendance.
The Rev J J Agena is to be installed as pastor of East Friesland Presbyterian Church on Sabbath January 14 1906 at 10 am. Waterloo Presbytery committee to conduct the service includes Rev Henry Seluvith to preside and offer the installation prayer Rev J E Drake to preach the sermon Rev George Kramer to give the charge to the people and Rev ugh Me Ninch to give the charge to the pastor.
Steamboat Rock residents witnessed a unique grind parade as C. H. Hess bought hogs for Thursday delivery and Marmarows farmers timed their start to meet just outside Eldora. The long procession of hogs, about forty five loads, moved toward the Chicago market through Hardin county Friday.
Herman Schoeneigh was accidentally shot in the thigh while felling trees on the Schoeneigh farm eight miles southwest of Ackley. Steve Wright, while hunting, set the gun down near him and, as the tree was felled, the ax struck the stock causing the firearm to discharge. He received medical care from Dr. Symington. The wound was not serious but painful, and the incident was attributed to accidents.
Officers and directors met at Eldora on Wednesday to finalize plans for the next fair. The event is set for September 4 to 7, with aims to be the most successful ever. Extra preparations are underway to ensure favorable weather and strong attendance.
Mr Henry Misti and family express gratitude to their neighbors for the civic kindness and sympathy shown after a death. They acknowledge support and thoughtfully worded condolences during their loss.
A neighborly publication condemns mail order catalogs for offering only goods while failing to support local needs. It asks where the catalogs offer cash for crops, educational funding, roads and bridges, charities, churches, or a market for farm products to keep local wealth circulating.
The Waterloo Reporter recounts John Royals and his wife with two small children traveling from Waterloo to Oelwein via associated charities. They fled illness and poverty from Mark Tree Arkansas where Burns fell ill, earning just enough in Springfield to reach Kansas City. At Marshalltown they had 15 cents for medicine for a sick baby.
Gizle Quinn Faulkner returns home from Alexander to spend the holidays. Reports note Geo Diamond visiting Reinbeck with brother Samuel and friends Frank Wagner, then heading to Chicago and Nebraska to oversee a railroad gang. Wallace and Susie French travel to Ackley for Christmas, with a large family gathering and multiple holiday visits described.
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