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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
3
The notice details August 6 events for a 7 year old trot and pace with 4 mile heats and prize divisions of 75 dollars, plus a mile dash event and purse splits of 60 30 and 10 percent. A mile dash for males offers 20 dollars with 15 3 2 dollar divisions.
The listing describes a ladies half mile bicycle race with six dollar entry and prize divisions of nine dollars and fifty, fifty cents. A boys wheelbarrow race offers three dollars entry with two and one prize. A biscuit cooking contest uses 100 pounds of flour and occurs before the amphitheatre with Starr Sisters exhibition and Dr Carver performing shooting and diving horses.
On Wednesday August 7th a horse racing card lists events including a 2:25 class trot and pace with a 3 in 5 mile heat for a $150 purse, a 2:20 class trotters eligible, and purse divisions of 60 30 10 percent. Also referenced are mile rates and quarter earnings with 50 and 35 15 percent purse splits.
The fragment lists events including pace races, a boys watermelon and pie eating contest, a ladies baseball throwing distance, a men's mile bicycle race, hurdle race, Starr Sisters exhibition, Walker team of guideless horses, and Dr. Carver as rifle world champion.
August 8 schedule outlines pacing and trotting events with purses of 230 and 150 dollars. Divisions include 60 30 10 percent for roadsters of Fremont Atchison and Page counties and 30 15 5 percent for carts. A 34 mile dash and a 40 yard dash offer further purses with 25 10 5 percent splits.
A family horse and phaeton driven by a lady earns $8. Boys 16 year old 100 yard race pays $15 with divisions 10 and 5. Boys sack race offers $1. Free entrance. Ladies eighth mile heel and toe walk pays $2. Hamburg Fire Department hosts a one mile race for $10. Dr Carver presents diving horses. Balloon ascent by Starr Sisters.
Friday events outline horse races with a 2:40 trot and mile heats, plus a 1 percent mile Hamburg Derby purse of $200. Purses divide 60 30 10 percent, and a 4 mile dash for non-winners offers $25. entries called for.
O S Wing visits Kansas. Horace Noble, Joseph Coleman, Pat Harrington, George Grape and many others journey to nearby cities for business and personal reasons. Mrs. J M Hammond dies in 1901. Various locals attend gatherings, visit relatives, or plan sales and land moves as region anchors community life.
The article notes a man pursuing the pole of ice despite public doubt labeling him insane. It details his voyage, motivations, and the perseverance shaping his expedition against harsh polar conditions.
A. M. Louie and daughter passed through en route from Omaha to Riverton. Col N. E. Tyrell from Council Bluffs mustered in the Uniform Rank K P. Professors Flint and Riggs toured the area for the school board. Lost day book between John Finnell’s place and Hamburg. Eastern Star conferred degrees on Ruth and Jessie Nelson, followed by a banquet. Advertisement for paint at 1.25 per gallon by Hammar Paint. Democratic caucus notice for Washington township on August 10, 1901. Three column advertisement for Kansas City Karnival Krewe Fair Association praising regional business efforts.
In Hamburg many church members attend planning in Des Moines for a fall lecture circuit led by Elder Bennett pastor of the Christian Church at Minburn. Attendees include Rev. Father Nugent and notable figures such as Adam M Newlands and Col. George Bain. A separate visit saw former Brower charge members donate groceries and spring poultry to the cause. W Harrison Holmes opens a new law office in Hopkins building after moving from Maine where he joined Iowa City law college.
The Riverton Baptist church reports good attendance last Sunday with the heat keeping many away. Interest was strong at both services, and the meetings were profitable for attendees. The Hamburg pastor will provide a weekday service until a new plan is set. The Southwest Iowa Baptist Association meets in Hamburg August 20 to 22, bringing many preachers and Christian workers. The next Sunday morning sermon will be The Man of Faith.
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