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Newspaper

Hamburg Reporter

Location

Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1921

Page

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Rudolph Duncan Married Bade 15 A New York Girl

Word has reached here of the marriage of Edith White of New York City to Rudolph Duncan, a former Hamburg boy. The ceremony occurred at St. Michaels Episcopal church. The couple left for Florida on their honeymoon. Duncan is an instructor at the Marconi Radio Institute and is a son of Mrs. RL Duncan of this city. He served in the navy nine years ago and later joined the Institute.

Edith White New York City Rudolph Duncan Hamburg St. Micheal’s Episcopal Church Florida Marconi Radio Institute RL. Dancan Navy

Spring Surprise Wedding of Miss Marjorie Zuck and Emory Zuck

Miss Marjorie Zuck daughter of Mr and Mrs Link Zuck wed in Sidney Saturday returning the same evening. Emory Zuck son of Mr and Mrs J B Zuck follows farming after finishing school. Both are well regarded by a wide circle of friends as they begin married life.

Marjorie Zuck Emory Zuck Sidney Link Zuck Hamburg J. B. Zuck

Purity League Speaker Visits Local Community

Miss Emily Porter represented the Purity League and spoke to high school girls on Tuesday noon, addressed mothers at the library in the afternoon, and delivered an evening speech at the M. E. church. She emphasized pure living and other life aspects, entertaining hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Hickman, longtime friends.

Emily_ Porter Purity League M. EB Porter R. F. Hickman

Death of Pioneer Woman Charity Gardner Known as Grandma Gardner

Charity Gardner known as Grandma Gardner died early Thursday after a lingering illness. Funeral will be at Mt. Zion church Friday afternoon led by Rev. John Chapman. If she had lived to February, she would have been 88. She came to the community as a child and was among its oldest residents. Survived by six sons: Robert, John, Seb, Frank, Jim, and Ben.

Charity Gardner Grandma” Gardner Mt. Vion John Chapman Gardner Robert John Seb Frank Jim Ben

Strader feed business sold to Chas Zanker

J A Strader feed business changes hands as Charley Zanker takes possession this morning. A W Strader stays on to live nearby and handle other interests. Charley has long been involved in feed trades and has bought a corn meal and graham grinder, aiming to offer full grinding services soon.

Chas, Zanker J. A. Strader A. W. Strader Charley Graham

Regular Church Services Next Sunday at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ holds regular preaching services next Sunday in the morning and evening. The morning topic is Building up the Brotherhood and the evening topic is What it is to Know God. Special music will be provided at both services. Bible school meets at 10 a.m. D. W. Conner, minister.

Brotherhood God Bible School W. Conner

Badly Burned Robert Hunley Fire Incident at Mill

Robert Hunley, who runs the corn mill here, suffered burns to his face hands and chest after coal oil he used to rub his chest ignited Saturday. He tried to fling it outside but the container struck the door screen and splashed back on him. The burns are not deep except for a single spot on his hand. he is recovering.

Robert Hunley

Catherine Brooks Burial Follows Local Mrs. Brooks

Catherine Brooks born February 23, 1863 in McDonough County Illinois died November 23 1921 at age 58 in Locust Grove township Fremont County Iowa. Wife of William L Brooks mother of Walter Charles Myrtle and Effie funeral at home and Locust Grove M E Church conducted by Rev M L Kirby.

Sarah Catherine Evans McDonough County Lotust Grove Township Fremont County Lows Lameni Iowa Wm. L. Brooks Walter Charles Myrtle Ome Effie Lydia McCullouch Keltertan Jowa Clarence Brentzer Lamani Will Grant Evans Los Angeles Calif George Towa John Olathe Kansas Fred Sioux City Locust Grove M. E. Church M. L. Kirby

Thanksgiving Service At Baptist Church Attendance Reported

A union Thanksgiving service at the Baptist church Thursday morning drew fair attendance. Rev J H Freedline of the M E church delivered a well received sermon. A free will offering of 12.24 was collected to be shared between the Home Funding Institute in Des Moines and local charities.

Union The Baptist Church J. H. Freedline M. E. Church Home Funding Institute Des Moines

One Dead in Farragut Train Car Crash

A Dodge coupe containing Arthur D. Coy and cousin & C. Coy was struck by Burlington passenger train No. 8 in Farragut. Coy was killed instantly, Arthur Coy severely injured and rushed to Shenandoah hospital. The incident occurred as both men apparently did not see the train.

Shenandoah Hospital Farragut Arthur D. Gay C. Coy Dodge Corpe Burlington H. TB. Coy Arthur Coy Mgr. Coy T ‘Rem Kenneth Merchison de H.L. Goleman Della Coy H. D. Coy Hamburg Loran B. Coy W. 4S. Coy Harry Coy Omaha Frank Owens Jees Town Coy, Sr Grace Moore Shenandoah Fremont County Farragut al

Alderson Brothers Sell Hamburg Garage to Walter Rouch

The Alderson Brothers sold their garage just north of the post office to Walter Rouch of Decatur. Possession has been given and the new owner, a son-in-law of Homer and Mrs. Baker, brings limited experience in the business. Hamburg welcomes him and his family and wishes them success as they decide where to locate next.

Santa Claus Hamburg Santa Alderson Brothers Walter Rouch Decatur Homer Baker

Three Women Leave With Shoes in Hilger Theft

Three women entered Hilger's shoe store on Saturday and took three pairs of ladies shoes. Police recovered the stolen property by Monday morning. Since it was their first offense, the charge was dropped with a hope the incident would serve as a lesson.

Hilger

House Burned to Ground Near A. A. Simons Place

The home of Mrs. Florence Mortimore near the A. A. Simons place was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. The vacant house had no known ignition source and local youths seen nearby earlier in the day are not confirmed to be involved.

Florence Mortimore A. A. Simons Place

Tall corn stalks reported with record heights

R. R. Gordon brought in a stalk of corn claimed to be the tallest seen this year with two cars on the stalk, the second car about nine feet high. Gordon farms Nate Steel place. Also near Shoemake an ear was measured at eight feet four inches from the ground.

R. R. Gordon Mr. Gordon Nate Steel Shoemake

Births Notice From Local Families

Future Reporter Reades lists newborns born to families of Phil­lins Weller Fox Smith with dates in November. A daughter for Phil lins on November 26, a daughter for Weller on November 16, a daughter for Fox al on November 16, and a son for Smith on November 28.

Sam Phillins Lester ‘Weller J. R. Foxal Henry I. Smith

Hamburg Girls in Print Photograhic Group

Hamburg youths Mable Moore Nelle Reid Ruby Wing Alma Zutz and Pauline Homes have portraits printed in the photogravure section of the Des Moines Register on Sunday.

Hamburg Tes Moines Register Mable Moore Nelle Reid Ruby Wing Alma Zutz Pauline Homes

Presbyterian Church Sunday Tones Feature Morning Worship

A Sunday program from Presbyterian Church highlights morning worship with definite and positive tones. The service invites members to attend as the congregation gathers, reflecting on faith and community.

A Good Show at Calonial Pressed Publikum Night

A fall musical staged at the Calonial last night with a link to the picture show drew a full crowd. The program will change tonight with a new picture and different musical numbers and readings.

Calonial Hamburg

Evangelical Meetings Record Bible Chapter Readings

Over 6000 Bible chapters read in union evangelistic meetings led by the B Y P U. Readers are urged to report chapter counts to a B Y P U member. Sunday school starts 9 45 AM punctual morning worship at 11 with the sermon Imitators of God evening topic The Hea ry Soul prayer meeting at 730 PM Wednesday and choir practice on Thursday evenings.

Two-in-One Shower Honors Four Local Couples

A double shower was held at the J. W. Brown home on Saturday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Smith. Nebraska, seventy five were present to enjoy a splendid time. Refreshments included white salad and angel food cake with coffee. The couples received many beautiful and useful gifts from friends.

J. W. Brown Nolan Brown Henry J. Smith Nebraska

George Randolph Ford Giesow Thanksgiving Morning

George Randolph Ford was born December 10, 1844 in Michigan and died November 24, 1921 at his Hamburg home at age 76. He lived in the West years, married Henrietta Winter February 26, 1880, had seven children, and enjoyed reading, gardening, and scientific study. Funeral services were held at his home Saturday conducted by Revs. Freedline and Zook.

George Randolph Ford Isie Michi Macaburs Michigan Toledo Ohio Missouri Colorado West Hamburg Henrietta Winter Minnie Shenandoah Albert Albany N. Y Edith McDonald Council Bluffs Anita Ankenbauér Dedham Iowa George Frank Francis Ford Riley Mr. Ford J. H. Freedline John Zook

Local visitors from Florence and Shenandoah gather at sister’s home

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Peterson of Florence Colorado and Mr. and Mrs. Win Brown with children of Shenandoah were Monday guests at the home of the ladies’ sister, Mrs. H. W. 10 Coy. Mr. Brown also visited his brother, Hubert, who has been very ill with boils.

W. E. Peterson Florence, Colo Win Brown Shenandoah Brown Hubert

Popular young couple wed at Leo Smith home Sunday

A pretty home wedding at the Leo Smith residence tied Neva Marie Smith to Vance W. Dooley. Rev J H Freedline conducted the ring ceremony with best man Grant Crownover and bridesmaid Goldie Monroe. The pink and white decor, music, and a family connection marked the event as the couple leaves for a Western honeymoon before returning to farm life and community cheer.

Leo Smith Neva Marie Smith Vance W. Dooley Lohengrin J. H. Freedline Grant Crownover Northborn Goldie Monroe G. L. Smith Rs. Smith

Hamburg Citizens Back Street Railway Franchise Vote

Udee Glovers Tales on Wand Up in Des Moines reports lively street car service and jitneys in use for months. A forthcoming election on a franchise to let the street railway operate profitably faced an injunction that was dissolved by Judge T. S. Stevens of the supreme court, a Hamburg citizen, highlighting Hamburg’s prominent place in regional affairs.

Udee Glovers Des Moines Dudge T. S. Stevens Supreme Court Hamburg

Leg Breaks in Colfax Legion Football Game

Word reaches Colfax that Henry Kerner sustained a broken leg playing for the American Legion team against a Valley Junction squad. Ham, famed line plunger, has been named among central Iowa’s top junior players and is recovering well, expected back in a few weeks after lessons learned in Hamburg.

Colfax Henry Kerner American Legion Valley Junction Ham Iowa Hamburg

Twelve Take Examinations for Rural Route Carrier

Twelve men took the civil service examination here last Saturday for a rural route carrier post out of Hamburg. Among those testing were entrants from Thurman and Sidney.

Hamburg Thurman Sidney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bade New York Womean Strader Church of Christ Catherine Brooks Frain E. C. Coy Hilger’s Reades Presbyterian Morni George A. Ford Gies Neva Smith Mr. Vance Dooley Smith
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