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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
5
A long community column details a elderly woman’s fatal fall and burial, local real estate moves, a retire to Mesita Colorado plan, town improvements, labor outlook, and public safety notes. It also mentions Fort Peck land drawings, village events, weather impacts on apples, and Chautauqua planning with officer elections for next year.
Editor F W Hill with wife and daughter Katherine depart last Thursday for a few days away visiting Villisca College Springs and other points. Hill has kept a grueling schedule at the Post Office and paper for two years and plans to rest and regain his vigor. The office force hopes he returns rested and hungry for work while the staff keeps the paper moving for readers.
Teey Newell, nephew of Ab Hughes of the Argyle hotel, showcased riding at the ball park last Saturday. He stayed with broncs, riding one in the morning and two in the afternoon, including a mule that bucked briefly before losing interest. The exhibition sparked mild excitement and left Newell with an appetite for supper.
John Daniels and an unnamed companion were beaten in Jim Muse's pasture last Saturday evening. Initial reports claimed robbery, but investigation found no theft. Mrs C B Golden and her daughter, called by Glen's death, plan a visit to Omaha before returning to Firestell South Dakota.
Alfred R. Proctor, formerly of Sidney and Town, recently residing in Mitchell, Sioux County, Nebraska, was killed last Sunday night by a bolt of lightning at Mitchell. Proctor had ties to Sidney and Town and his death ends a life connected to those communities.
The Bryant paving company started work Monday morning on a new contract on Argyle street with a full force of men. Hamburg residents welcome the project as Bryant has conducted themselves satisfactorily in prior dealings and their recent contract is cited as proof of their efficiency.
Darby of Northboro reports the average maximum temperature for the first eighteen days of August at 100 degrees, the highest on record for that period. Ten days exceeded 100, with July also seeing seven above. Last year’s peak averaged 93 degrees. Rainfall in August is 0.65 inches in two events, with 1 1/8 inches since July 7.
A new potato digger arrived last Saturday at the Wert tzid farm south of town and was shown to locals as farmers examined its function. Crowds debated its purpose before confirmation it is a potato digger. The Waterloo Canning Factory began steady runs Monday noon after a slow start, with machinery working smoothly and many ears of corn canned. The new line installed last fall is expected to boost output without overtime despite a smaller crop.
Dick Brown of the Island landed a live white channel cat weighing seventy two pounds and about four feet long last Tuesday. He delivered the fish to Hayward's meat market and recalled a tale of another angler who lost a big catch when a similar ordeal ended with a ducking.
In Police Court on Saturday night two young men settled differences with a punch near Pickell's barber shop on Main Street. The fight lasted one round with minor injuries. Marshal Welch sent them to court Monday morning. They were charged with disturbing the peace. Mayor Tiller fined each 37.00 and warned of stiffer punishment next time.
Faithful to Duty Buster Smith, the genial rural mail carrier, has served almost ten years on all five Hamburg routes. Rain or shine, through mud or dry weather, he has always been on the job and is popular with patrons and everyone who knows him.
Miss Pauth Bailey a popular Fremont county teacher who taught Norwich last winter has been elected to teach district 42 near Boise Idaho at 75 dollars a month with janitor service. She was notified by wire and accepted and must be there by September first.
Dr. Richards has purchased the vacant lots just north of Dr. Bogans residence on Main Street and expects to begin erecting a residence on the property in the immediate future.
Tommy Folkes a rural mail carrier on R P D number 2 will take vacation starting September first. He plans to visit Stanford Montana and to seek a homestead or preemption if a suitable location is found. Garland Anderson will carry the mail during Folkes absence.
The Hamburg public schools start Monday September 1. From now until opening, pre opening hours are 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day. Arrangements for school work can be made then.
The Fremont County Teachers Institute began Monday August 11 with faculty including Mrs. Hattie Moore Mitchell Des Moines Professor Bender St Paul Mr Hoffman Ames Miss Hall and Miss Wyland. Hamburg delegation attended by Rachael Wilcox Faye Parkhurst Fern Wagner Sylvia Warman Mabel Butts Ada Boyd and Anty Landreth.
John Nix, who formerly lived on a farm north of town, has sold his interests at Thurman and moved back. He remains undecided about his plans, after farming successfully since leaving. Unable to arrange satisfactory terms for his previous place for the coming year, he sold his stock and implements and may engage in another business.
Oral Johnson, son of Fred Johnson, was badly lacerated Tuesday when his hand was caught in running mill machinery at Nishna Valley mill. Flesh and muscle torn caused severe pain and time off work. The engineer’s quick stoppage possibly saved his life or farm.
Truck farmers around Hamburg report exceptionally good melon crops despite a dry season. John Dean brought in two large musk melons to the Reporter office last week, praising their size and ripeness. J H Fleming also shows off fine watermelons, noting a strong crop.
Nellie Henn of Northboro and Professor L P Dove of Adair Iowa wed last Wednesday at the bride’s sister Mrs W C Boylan home in Northboro. They will reside in Lead South Dakota.
Ervil Warnstaff, the mail carrier, has purchased a new mail wagon from a firm in Rome, New York. The vehicle is described as a novel invention with a front fifth wheel and a curious appearance, but if its claimed capabilities hold true it should greatly improve mail hauling over the standard wagon.
Local tidbits note visiting residents, building projects, and family events. Several residents travel or relocate, including Tim Libber moving to El Reno and guests visiting Nebras ka. A child’s birth is recorded, and Kalams discuss fairs, excursions, and a horse theft appeal. Community notices capture small-town life in 1903.
Fairfax Gots and Rein Bill Stoffer, the third trick operator at the depot, visited his home in Fairfax Missouri last Saturday evening. He reports a soaking rain in and around Fairfax Sunday evening. Fairfax believes playing in better luck than Hamburg.
Members of the class of 1912 held a picnic at Pritchard’s Jake-last on Tuesday. About six attended after others could not go. They enjoyed watermelons and food, went boat riding, and did some fishing with a small catch, but reported a good time.
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