July 27, 1893 the Bank of Ada changed its name to The Citizens Bank and went into assignment. This bank was owned by Peter Ahlefeld and Albert B. Charles the cashier. That there was no need for this bank to fail was demonstrated by the fact that during the liquidation period all depositors received payment in full and six percent interest. Mr. Ahlefeld was never accused of any sharp practices in the accumulation of his wealth.
Hugh H. Ries, 65, of Alger died in a fire at his home on Sunday, Feb. 11. His body was discovered the next afternoon in a crawl space beneath rubble of the collapsed kitchen.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held by the family at a later date. The date of the service had not been decided as of today. Schindewolf Stout Crates Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements.
He once owned two businesses in Alger and worked for Durez Corp. for 25 years.
He was born on July 24, 1952, in Kenton. On Aug. 8, 1976, he married Hilma Robinson and she survives.
Here’s a statement from Sheriff Keith Everhart about being suspicious and and asking residents to be alert to human trafficking:
“Folks, Hardin County experienced something this past week that makes me ill. A local business in the county had a man who was a truck driver stop in to purchase food. The man asked a lot of very inquisitive questions in regards to who everyone was at the establishment.
“He also wanted assistance carrying the food to his truck. Now mind you, nothing he did was illegal; however, it does seem suspicious when it comes to human trafficking. Folks I cannot tell you enough that human trafficking is real and in our area.
An English reading series event will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, in McIntosh Center. The public is welcome to attend.
Montreal-based poet and fiction writer Virginia Konchan will read alongside senior creative writing major and Polaris Literary Magazine co-editor-in-chief Marisa Lucas.
