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Newspaper

Hamburg Reporter

Location

Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1917

Page

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Dooley-Werner Wedding At Dooley Home

Mabel Fern Dooley became the wife of Carl E. Werner at high noon on Wednesday April 4 at the Dooley home. Rev. I Th Seybolt officiated under an arch of evergreen and tulips. Attendants were Anna Werner and Raymond Nixon. The reception featured a pink and white decor and an elaborate dinner. many locals attended and offered gifts as the couple begins life together.

Geo. Dooley Mabel Fern Carl E. Werner Anna Werner Raymond Nixon I. Th Estelle Hatfield J. Th. Seybold

Teachers Reelect Board Raises Retain Staff for Another Year

The school board reelected the current teaching staff at a Monday meeting, granting raises to address high living costs. The board praised the corps for their performance as the school year continued smoothly despite two resignations and illnesses.

Burial of John Tarr at Hamburg after Red Oak life

John Tarr died in Clarinda on Thursday last at about 65. His body was brought to Hamburg for burial with funeral services at Chas Nelson’s home led by Rev. J. C. Hobbins. He leaves a sister Mrs. W. T. Davis and brother Will Tarr, plus three daughters Mrs. Sd Murphy of Sidney, Stella of Red Oak, and Gertie of St Paul. Interment was in Hamburg cemetery.

John ‘Carr Clarinda Hamburg Stella Red Oak Gertie St. Paul Min Hamburg Cemetery

Kicked by a Mule Jim Winslow Injured in Barn Incident

Jim Winslow lay injured at his home east of town after a mule kicked him last Friday. Frank Lusby was bridling the animal in the barn when Winslow approached from behind. the mule, as usual, struck without warning, delivering a glancing blow that knocked him unconscious for a time.

Jim Winslow Town Frank Lusby Jim

New Council Meets As New Mayor Appointed

The new mayor and council were sworn in and meet Monday morning. They will convene Monday night as a board of review to examine assessments and will hear complaints a week later. John Alberson is appointed marshal, replacing the longtime incumbent.

John Alberson John

Old Relic Pistol Brought From D. P. Holly Farm

N. Anderson preserves an old type self action cap and ball pistol found on the D. P. Holly farm about eighteen years ago. He recalls using it in shoots and notes its strong recoil. Though worn, he plans repairs then to store it for future generations as a relic of early weaponry.

N. Anderson D. P. Holly Farm GC. N

Our Freight Business in Hamburg Yearly Shipments

Hamburg’s freight operations show substantial annual out and in shipments via the St. Joe division. For the year ending December 31, 1916, carload and less than carload tonnages include 943,643 pounds shipped and 2,227,862 pounds received in less than carload lots. Major items featured are lumber products, coal, cement and lime, cattle, implements, and various packaged goods with detailed totals.

Hamburg Jan Wilson

Pastor Kerr Resigns from Local Christian Church

Rev H A Kerr who has served the Christian church here for a year and a half has accepted a call to the Christian church at Criswald. He will leave soon and will speak at the local church on Thursday evening April 12. Kerr is praised as an able preacher and the departure is received with regret.

H. A. Kerr Criswald Laws Kerr

Married in the City Miss Margaret Orr and Fender Unite

Miss Margaret Orr daughter of Rev and Mrs Orr near Thurman united in marriage with Fender a longtime local farmer and stock raiser at 1 o’clock in Nebraska City by Dr Cresap. The bride praised by many and the groom well known for years in the community receives warm best wishes from friends.

Margaret Orr Fender Nebraska City P. Cresap

T. E. Newby Dies in Sidney Home

T. E. Newby died at his Sidney home Friday night. Funeral services were held there Sunday afternoon. He lived in Sidney many years and was engaged in the mercantile business and served as deputy clerk for many years. Last fall he ran for county auditor but was defeated. He was highly regarded in the community.

T. E. Newby Sidney Mr. Newby

Chiropractor Couple Plans Hamburg Practice Relocation

A new chiropractor couple from Avoca Iowa, Mr and Mrs J A Raabe, visited Hamburg this week to consider locating there. They rented W W Brown’s house on E street and plan to move in with their household goods by the end of next week. Mr Raabe made a pleasant call at the office.

J. A. Raabe Avoca Iowa Hamburg W. W. Brown E Street

New Editor Visits Farragut Leader in Hamburg

Elmer Wilbur, the Farragut Leader's new editor, made a Saturday call in Hamburg. Our first meeting with the clever editor from the neighboring town left a strong impression. he knows the game from all angles and is delivering a lively newspaper to the people.

Elmer Wilbur Farragut Leader Hamburg

Death of Mrs Kate Bogan Taylor Near Hamburg

Mrs Kate Bogan Taylor, born August 23 1864 in Taylorville Indiana, died April 3 1917 near Watson after months with stomach cancer. She married J Taylor in 1890 and leaves two daughters Tempa Irene and Sylvia, her father Dr W L Bogan, two brothers and three sisters, and a number of relatives. Funeral at home then Methodist church, Hamburg cemetery. Interment noted. Also notes a Sacred Concert Sale by the Methodist church choir with program items and participants.

Kate Bogan-Taylor Taylor Watson Kate Bogan W. L. Bogan Taylorville Indiana Hamburg J. Taylor Tempa Irene Sylvia Suvive Smith Dodge City Kansas W. Sturgeon Will Green James Bogan Paul Dean Tock Port Methodist Church M. F. Brower A. C. Bonham

Marriage of Marguerite Utterback to Will A. Doty

Former Graduate Married Ward reports the marriage of Miss Marguerite Utterback to Will A. Doty on March 28. The bride, a 1914 graduate, lived with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. P. S. Notson and was popular among local youths. The groom works in the refining business with his father-in-law.

Injury to Knee From Runaway Incident

George McKean suffered a badly gashed knee and a sprained limb on Monday after trying to hold a runaway horses and disc. He caught his leg in the disc, sustaining a deep gash, then jumped off the team and sprained his limb. An X ray was taken and no serious injury is expected.

George McKean Serous

Massey Family Visit Highlights Montana Ties

G. H. Massey and son Walter of the Judith Basin visited friends here early this week. Massey has made good in the west and is now active in the region. The duo left Tuesday for Kansas City where Walter will enter an automobile school.

G. H. Massey Walter Judith Basin George West Kansas City

Service Station Planned On North Main Street

For Service Station W. S. James repairs the Overbay building on north Main Street and will establish a Ford service station soon. The enterprise is described as a necessity due to the business’s large size.

W. $. James North Main Streets Ford

Fremont County Native Walter Lincolnfelter Visits Hamburg

Walter Lincolnfelter of New York City, a longtime business caller in Hamburg this week, has Fremont County roots. He grew up in Sidney and is the son of early county attorney L Lincolnfelter, with a career in newspapers and publicity stretching many years.

Femont Walter Lincolnfelter New York City Hamburg Sidney L. Lincolnfelter Walter Fremont County

Church board closes deal for house adjoining church

The M. H. church and Wright Barnes have finalized a long pending agreement making the church the owner of the dwelling just east of the church. The structure will be raised and remodeled or torn down to construct a new house.

M. H. Church Wright Barnes

Buried in the City Funeral Held for Henry Buhr

The body of Henry Buhr 77 died at June Hayes Watson home Saturday morning. It passed through town Tuesday morning for funeral services and burial. He was father of Joz Buhr of this place. Mrs John Wall was very sick Sunday.

Henry Buhr June Hayes Watson Mr. Buhr Joz Buhr

Surprise on Mrs McKissick Stirs Social Circles

Social circles report a surprise at Mrs J F McKissick’s home after her trip to Fairfax to visit son Charley and family. Guests including Mr and Mrs E J Beck and others adapted to the change of plan and enjoyed a cordial gathering.

Sun Rise Prayer Meeting on Easter Morning

A Sun Rise Prayer meeting will be held Easter Sunday at 6:30 on the Bluff. The Young People's societies of the city organize, with Willard Thompson presiding. The program includes Scripture reading, prayer, music by a male quartet, a short talk by Rev. L A Thompson, testimonies, and closing prayer. If weather breaks, the service moves to the Christian church.

Willard Thompson Mrs. Wright L. A. Thompson Harold Simons Christian Church

Fremont District Court Closes After Four Weeks Docket

The Fremont county district court closed Wednesday after four weeks of diligent work on a large docket. Judge Woodruff and Reporter H Q Ferguson left for Clarinda. Disposed cases include parole violations, decrees for mechanics liens, and various dismissed suits. Several estates received final reports and executors discharged, with bonds exonerated. Sidney Herald reported the proceedings.

Big Docket Fremont County Woodruff H. Q. Ferguson Clarinda State of Iowa Clyde Bean Knoxville Dora Pete Rains Claude Taylor James Stella Gampen John Lingo C. E. Keyser George Richardson T. N. Simpson Carrie Ruth Simpson A. P. Fredrickson Henry Seimers Jennie Seimers Marie C Whisler Hannah Greedy Mary A. Jones Albert Shoemaker Betsey Hiatt Mary C. Miller Sidney Herald

Local Notices From Hamburg Area Include Visits and Moves

Watson Edmond Roup and Frank Justice were passengers to Omaha on Saturday. They drove home in a new car Sunday that Mr Justice purchased. Frank Muffley of Glenwood visited with friends in Watson Saturday and Sunday. The Aid society of the M E church will have a provision sale in the hardware room of the M A McNeal store next Saturday afternoon. Mrs Chas Hayes and baby visited a few days last week in Hamburg. Lela Smith came home Monday from Shenandoah where she had spent the past two weeks. Mr and Mrs John Maupin of Lone Chapel spent Sunday at the Chase Hayes home. Mrs M A McNeal was having dental work done in Hamburg on Wednesday. Richard Carters are moving in the Wm Frede residence this week. Mike Leishman went to Nebraska City Monday to attend the funeral of Grandpa Buhr.

Watson Edmond Roup Frank Justice Omaha Mr. Justice Frank Muffley Glenwood Watson Aid Society M. E. Church M. A. McNeal Chas. Hayes Baby Hamburg Lela Smith Shenandoah John Maupin Lone Chapel Chase Hayes Richard Carters Frede Mike Leishman Nebraska City Grandpa Buhr

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