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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
5
A man in moccasins attempted a hold up near Park and G streets late Friday night, but fled when challenged by F A Jones with a lantern. Investigators found no injuries or theft, marking the first such incident in some time.
A gasoline stove started a fire at K Kennel’s Washington and G street home Monday afternoon. Mrs Kinnell left to feed pigs and returned to find the summer kitchen fire blazing. Firemen could not spray water due to a shut water system, but a bucket brigade controlled the blaze. The house and most kitchen contents were saved but badly blackened. Notable obits and social notes follow, including the burial of Mrs H G Schwers from Farragut and community updates.
The Coburg elevator depot and several small buildings were destroyed by a Monday afternoon fire started by a spark from a yard engine. Frank McBride noted this was the fourth ore-related loss in years, with this incident being accidental. Loss estimated around $6,000, about half insured.
Island residents complain about worn planks and unsafe bridges in the precinct and threaten action to county commissioners unless speedy relief is provided. They note isolation from the Peru district, shipping costs, and tax payments as grounds for prioritized repairs or new structures. Local social notes mention visitors from Joplin and St Louis, with residents visiting relatives in the area.
Hamburg two canning factories began operations this week handling corn and tomatoes. Manager Needles says corn supply will be light and arrivals slow, while Riverside factory expects a brighter season for tomatoes with lighter runs early on. The notice also promotes a special campaign subscription offer for six months of Chicago Daily Inter Ocean and one year of Reporter for 2.00, valid until August 31, 1908.
Coulter and Clark announce a Saturday program featuring a Dog and Pony Show with a 10 000 candle power lighting plant. The act promises a clean, well run performance under waterproof tents with no gambling or raucous behavior.
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