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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
1
Celia Yates, about 50, of Percival Iowa, walked onto the track and was struck by the Burlington flyer. Despite signals the victim did not retreat. The engineer slowed the train but could not avoid the impact. An inquest was held on Monday with no blame on train crew. Passengers were distressed.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Danforth showcase a six foot clock dated back to 1811 with cherry veneer and solid brass works. The piece, handed down through generations to Postmaster Geo. Danforth, runs nearly perfectly and is prized alongside a second heirloom rocking chair owned by Chas. Danforth.
A large gathering at the Masonic hall Monday night witnessed the initiation of Mr. and Mrs. B P Reeves into Sunshine Chapter C E S. Officers’ work impressed attendees and new lantern slides enhanced the ceremony. Dainty refreshments were served by the third division chaired by Mrs Swiggart. A memorial service for two deceased members is planned in two weeks.
Local news lists residents traveling to Nebraska City St Joseph Chicago and Des Moines. Visitors include Mrs Dr Lyon Mrs Gov Wood and Jessie, Miss Daisy Wood, Elmer Simons family in Los Angeles, Howard Colon return from Louisiana, and Frank Gillman's hospital update. Local social events feature dinners and neighborhood calls with notes on new homes and walks under construction.
Advertises for trustworthy individuals to represent a wealthy Chicago business. Pays 21 00 weekly plus expenses, with weekly pay via Gish direct, horse and carriage furnished when needed. References requested. respond to Colonia 832 Dearborn St Chicago.
The article extols lightning conductors as a remedy for heavy storm losses, citing Cole Bros. Lightning Rod Co. of Greencastle and endorsements from Edison and professors. It notes rising insurance interest, local dealers Bailey and Lloyd, and promotes prudent farming investment in rods to avoid fire and stock losses.
S Fowler was injured in a collision at work near Pacific Junction on Wednesday. His leg was broken between the knee and ankle. He is recovering as well as possible and improving.
Byron Cheney from near Hugle schoolhouse sent in two ears of corn and samples of his crop this year. The corn is described as exceptionally fine and of the white variety. Cheney’s success with corn results is noted by readers.
Travel sales report lists round trip and special excursion fares for Ak-sar-ben events and other regional trips, with sale dates and return limits. Separately Mrs. Sturgeon hosts a fifteenth wedding anniversary with yellow white decor, contests, prizes, and commemorative gifts. Hon. W. S. Davis visits the South Omaha market for cattle feed supplies.
Local Hamburg capitalists plan a seed house focusing on corn and other seeds. A large dry room will be built and only high quality seed will be marketed. The venture aims for large scale operations and promises full details once plans finalize.
James Pryor sold a line of fat cattle to Dave Welling of Chicago on Monday. The cattle were hailed as the best shipped from Hamburg this year. Wilbur F. Baker spent the week in Hamburg promoting the Southern Colorado Land Company and buying a section of land. He shows fine grain samples from southern Colorado.
J D McKean county auditor named Matt OBrien of Imo gene E Smith of Riverton and J D Ross near Shenandoah as commissioners to appraise damages from straightening the Nishnabotna river. They met at Riverton and then visited Hamburg to interview landowners about the project. Bechtel returned from a ten day Colorado trip with brother in law Majors of Peru Nebraska.
Indianola Iowa September 29 the jury finds W A Richards guilty as charged in the indictment for breaking and entering the home of Sarah L Sullivan at Hamilton Town January 2 1903. Sentencing could range from one year to life with expected 18 years hard labor matching a fellow offender. Richards plans appeal to the supreme court and may seek governor clemency.
Hamburg Canning Factory employs 198 people and paid 1201.48 for labor last week. Purchases for corn and pickles total 350.60, with all money spent locally. Daily canning averages 30,000, peak day 48,398, using modern machinery, reflecting pride in Hamburg.
Frank Davis sells a Park Street residence to Mr Zell and his wife. The buyer plans to board there through winter and may build on adjacent Davis north-side lots. The community welcomes Mr and Mrs Egerton to town.
Mrs Emma Fisher and Mrs Eugene Simons came back Tuesday from a visit to Shenandoah.
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