Hamburg ten year tournament opens with mixed play
The Hamburg baseball tournament opened Tuesday to fair crowds and weak play. Hamburg and Thurman split the doubleheader with Thurman taking the first game 6 to 1 and Hamburg winning the second 8 to 3. Other matchups featured Nebraska City and Tabor as the event produced contested results and prize money for top teams.
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Hamburg
Taker
Thurman
Ellis
Steel
Nebraska City
Zuck
Nebr
City
Moves to New Home on Argyle Street
West Reid was busy this week moving to his newly finished home on Argyle street. Mr. Reid has built one of the very finest homes in the city and it is one which he and his family are justly proud. George Huffman, who purchased Mr. Reid's former home, expects to move in soon and enjoy the benefits of town life after a long term on the farm. The Huffmans will make a valued addition to Hamburg and we trust that they will enjoy their long earned rest.
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West Reid
Argyle Street
Mr. Reid
George Huffman
Hamig
Huffman
Hamburg
Lilith
B. G. Franklin
Mason Brown
Rock Port Man Crushed in Accident at Night Ride
Charley Walter of Rock Port suffered critical injuries when his horse fell on him last Friday while returning from the Lecture Congress. He was rushed to Omaha Tuesday for hospital care, and doctors expect several days before a definite report on his condition.
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Charley Walter
Rock Port
Congress
Omaha
John Convear Stricken With Severe Varicose Ulcers
John Convear is bedridden after a year of poor health with varicose veins. Ten ulcers broke out on his right leg below the knee last Sunday evening. He also suffers rheumatism and remains in a serious condition despite hopeful signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Convear
Mr. Convear
Revival activities draw large autumn crowds with music
The 23d Annual Revival attracted immense daily crowds with few exceptions. Speakers included Rev. DLL Cramer Rev. C AL L. Charity and Coy y Attorney RF Hickman. The council supplied bands and Payne's orchestra. A varied program featured music and elocution each afternoon and evening. Miss Lolita Gould performed a standout monologue adapting Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. Her rendition of Singular Life inspired and uplifted listeners with a teaching of compassion.
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Dll
Cramer
C AL L.charity
RF. Hickman
Atusk
Council Malls
Wartial Band
Payne's Orchestra
Thurman man recalls early days at old ball ground
Pete Wikoff of Thurman attends a modern ball tournament and recalls forty years ago when he pitched on the same ground. He compares past pitching to today’s style, notes Clay Davis as catcher without gloves, and mentions South Hamburg’s two houses then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Wikoff
Thurman
Mr. Wykoff
Clay Davis
Wikoff
Hamburg
Uncle Bobbie Blades Markets Honey Despite Drouth
In Phelps Addition, Uncle Bobbie Blades showcases honey surplus amid drought. He gathered 144 pounds from one hive stand, 74 pounds from another, and 218 pounds from two stands, selling at fifteen cents a pound. His success stems from adept apiary management and marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Blades
Phelps Addition
Bob
Automobile Road to Hamburg Opens Across Iowa
President C. B. Clovis and Secretary C. E. Bradley mark the Overland trail road from Spirit Lake to Hamburg this week. The highway has met with instant success and strong support after months of planning and a large Atlantic meeting with representatives from major towns across the state.
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Iowa
Spirit Lake
Hamburg
C. B. Clovis
C. E. Bradley
Atlantic
O B Long Buys Property Near Burgner Barn
O B Long purchased the property owned by W H Smith just west of the Burgner barn this week. He plans to rebuild and place the site in first class condition and will occupy it once work is finished. The move brings him closer to his place of business.
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O.B. Long
W. H. Smith
Ote
Injured Worker Survives After Conveyor Incident
Howard Anderson of Waterloo Canning suffered severe bruises when a clogged husking shed conveyor entangled him. He crawled in to clear it, was struck on shins and chest as two strips pulled in opposite directions. He shouted for help, was freed, and later found to have no broken bones but must rest for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Anderson
Waterloo
Howard
Cumming Shy a Beef Leonard Cummins Beef Heist Tale
Leonard Cummins bought a steer from a local farmer and sent Wm Cumming and Tommy to slaughter it. The missing beast bolted, pursued across fields, but a second farmer captured the meat and informed Len at the market. The beef was eventually fed to the slaughter.
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Leonard
Cummins
Cumming
Tommy
Len
North America
City of Hamburg Sues Mrs Allie Smith In District Court
Fremont county docket lists criminal case City of Hamburg against Mrs Allie Smith and co defendants A Jolly Walter Tarr John Brown Jack Brown Charles Reynolds. Continuances noted Brower vs Brower Fivecoats vs Townsend Hill vs Payne Henry vs Butterfield Jolly vs Miller Magel vs Redshaw Milla vs Bogan May vs Doval Payne vs Butterfield Payne vs Dishong Noble Reig Ruby vs Sperry Hoover Sturgeon Mann Thuman Payne.
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District Court of
Fremont County
Hamburg
Allie Smith
A. Jolly
Walter Tarr
John Brown
Jack Brown
Charles Reynolds
Brower
Fivecoats
Townsend
Hill
Payne
Henry
Butterfield
Jolly
Miller
Magel
Redshaw
Milla
Bogan
May
Doval
Dishong
Noble & Reig
Ruby
Rumors From the Island Sparkling with Small Town Wit
The Island column blasts through small town gossip and local quirks from Hamburg to Shenandoah. It quips about speed merchants, winter coal stock, Hamburg’s dry status, and a rash of colorful local characters. It notes misattributions about a deadly freeze, references to shopping early, and hints at future high school changes.
Mrs Cooley Recovering From Sudden Illness
Mrs. Cooley, who was taken seriously ill last Thursday, is on the road to recovery. She had been in good health the day before and a physician was called after she grew ill. It was thought an operation might be needed on Tuesday, but now the doctor expects none.
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M. F. Cooley
Sidney Woman Injured In Buggy Accident After Reunion Program
Mrs Olive White was driving home from the Old Soldiers Reunion closing program when a buggy wheel gave way and the rig toppled. Mrs J T Hodges was knocked unconscious after being thrown onto her head. Mrs CR Crozier and Miss Hazel Thompson escaped injury. Mrs White suffered multiple bruises but stayed in control to hold the horse.
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Olive White
J. T. Hodges
CR Crozier
Miss Hazel- Thompson
Death of Mrs Cinda Johnson
Mrs Cinda Johnson mother of Jas Johnson and Frank C Johnson died Sunday at 8 30 at the home of Mrs S H Payne after a period of illness. She had lived here for years and was well known in the community. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 30 at the M E Church South conducted by Rev H G Stewart. Interment in the Hamburg Cemetery. She was 55 years 4 months and 24 days old.
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Cinda Johnson
Jas
Frank C. Johnson
S.H. Payne
Johnson
M. E. Church
H. G. Stewart
Hamburg
Picnic at Pritchard Lake And Local Baseball Note
A group of Gladys Brown Will Towne Leita Skelly Wilbur Derrimon Leita Fletcher and Ever Swanson drove to Pritchard's Lake Wednesday for a picnic enjoying plentiful food and an afternoon to supper. Afterward they boats and navigated the lake returning weary. Jim Armstrong arrived at the local game with cheer despite his team not winning and runs a Thurman area store.
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Gladys Brown
Will Towne
Leita Skelly
Wilbur Derrimon
Leita Fletcher
Ever Swanson
Pritchard's Lake
Jim Armstrong
Jim
Thurman
New Delivery System Starts Monday for Local Stores
An advertisement announces a new Naw Delivery System for McAdam & Dean Connor Bros Cut Rate Mercantile and Henney Grocery. Will Gard will oversee deliveries with a five cent charge added to the bill. The old system was costly and unsatisfactory. the new plan aims to improve service and requires customers to align orders with delivery hours.
Presbyterian church contract awarded to Zutz Zutz
The church building bid process ended Monday evening with Zutz & Zutz securing the Presbyterian church contract over several other bids. Work is to begin soon, with the firm promising rapid progress on a beauty-filled structure the Presbyterians will be proud of. Zutz & Zutz are well known builders with large crews and strong local presence.
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Zutz & Zutz
Kicked by a Horse Injures Local Farmer Near Percival
Alex Bebout, a well known farmer near Percival, was kicked by a horse while catching it from a coral. The horse delivered a heavy blow, knocking him unconscious. A Nebraska City physician attended him and expected a lengthy recovery. He may be out of action for some time.
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Alex Bebout
Percival
Bebout
Nebraska City
Cattle Shipments Return From Chicago Trip
Simpson Finnell returned this week from Chicago with five cars of cattle and plans to ship six more loads on Monday. The cattle are described as tip top and bringing a good price. Finnell is noted as a heavy feeder who consistently markets finished cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Finnell
Chicago
Mr. Finnell
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