Passing of a Good Man The News from Watson
George C Noblitt born February 13 1880 in Polk township Atchison county Missouri died November 30 at the Cook House Rochester Minnesota awaiting an operation. He lived in Hamburg for five years after moving from the county of birth and was a respected farmer and businessman. He leaves seven children two deceased four sisters three brothers and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with interment at Grange Hall. The community mourns the loss of a man of high integrity and a friend to many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Noblitt
Polk Township
Atchison County
Missouri
Cook House
Rochester
Mian
Mr. Noblitt
Hamburg
Alice J. Brown
Clara
Ezra Brown
Dorcas
W.L. Zuck
Noblett
Coonradt
The
Christian Church
Grange Hall
Returns From Europe Dr Kenneth Murchison
Dr Kenneth Murchison returned to Hamburg with his family after about five months away in Scotland. They toured historic sites and took many photographs. He completed a postgraduate course at Edinburgh University and spoke of a rough return voyage with widespread seasickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Murchison
Hamburg
Scotland
Edinburg
Back From Hospital Br C E Hoover Returns From Omaha
Br C E Hoover came home last week after an operation for varicose veins of the leg in Omaha. He had suffered for about twelve years, with intensified pain in the three weeks prior to surgery. He endured his own orders to patients needing operations, now moves on crutches and hopes to march again soon with new red top boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br C. E. Hoover
Omaha
Hamburg residents praise street paving progress
Mr and Mrs Matt Weisenberger of Hamburg visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Hartman last Saturday. They praised the paving, noting forty blocks laid first, then thirty eight more, and plans for fifty additional blocks. Five electric lights were added at each Main Street corner. Rock Port Mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt. Weisenberger
Hamburg
Henry Hartman
Rock Port
Judge Wheeler opens continuance in Sidney court
In Sidney District Court Judge Wheeler opened a continuance off the November term. The first case Womach vs Horsley seeks to set aside the will of deceased John Horsley which left all property to Mrs Horsley. A jury was selected Monday and the case is expected to run through most of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Sidney
Womach
Island Rumors and Smallpox Scare Reach Island Community
Mr and Mrs Will Nichols report a very sick baby while Charles Graham visits from Stoney to tend farm interests. Mr and Mrs G C Baker travel to David City Nev for Thanksgiving with relatives. J P Henderson and Sade Cheat thresh alfalfa and clover seed. School closed indefinitely due to smallpox scare, box social postponed. Miss Lituth Million sick ten days ago but improving, doctors cautious. families take precautions to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island
Will Nichols
Charles Graham
Stoney
G.C. Baker
David City
Nev
J.P. Henderson
Sade Cheat
Corn Crop Goes South Stimulating Market Shift
Grain dealers report most state corn shipped to Kansas and Missouri where the crop was short. Southern prices run two and a half to four cents higher than eastern markets as feeders bid up. Growers expect potential price clashes between eastern and southern markets, with many holding their crop in anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Missouri
Estes Recovers Auto in Omaha Theft Case
Estes of Sidney recovers his automobile stolen in front of Brandies' store in Omaha last Saturday. The car was found about twenty five blocks away with its contents intact. No trace of the thief was found. Among stolen items was a nearly new fur coat treasured by Estes.
Riverton Man Injured In Fall On Sidewalk
C Coons of Riverton suffered cuts and bruises to face and head after falling on a downtown sidewalk while carrying parcels. He was returning home from shopping and could not catch himself as he fell. Latest reports say he is slowly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Coons
Riverton
Mr. Coons
Police Court Busy Rounds Up About Twenty Seven Boys
Mayor Tillers court handled disturbances on Thanksgiving night on Main Street where celebrants sparked fights. Fines ranged from one dollar to ten dollars. all culprits paid to regain freedom. Younger youths later paid five dollars each for incident at the city screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillers Court
Prem
Hawthornes sue Wabash over son's death and body mishandling
Millie and R J Hawthorne won a 2999 judgment against Wabash railroad receivers in superior court. They claimed mental anguish from the mishandling of Charles Hawthorne’s body after death on August 11, with trains passing and the body left by the rails before burial. Judge G H Caste presided. the verdict matches the lower court limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie
R. J. Hawthorne
Wabash Railroad
Iuperior
Charles Hawthorne
Malvern
Supreme Court
G.H. Caste
Farragut hosts old fashioned Fiddlers contest today
Farragut promoters announce a Fiddlers Contest to revive the old time fiddler tradition. After a successful last year event they expect a stronger lineup of violinists and a lively community showcase today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farragut
Riverton Couple Wed in Sidney Home Wedding
Riverton couple Wed Ross Smith of Riverton and Mamié Thorne of Sidney were married at the bride’s parents’ home in Sidney last Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Hicks officiated. Miss Thorne was a Riverton teacher. the groom is a local farmer. They will reside on Smith’s farm near Riverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Smith
Riverton
Mamié Thorne
Sidney
Rev. Hicks
Miss Thorne
Mr. Smith
Rural Route Carriers Fremont County Organize Thanksgiving
Fremont County rural mail carriers form a new group after a Saturday meeting. Officers elected include H E Smith as president F E Mann as vice president and J A Case as secretary treasurer. Delegates named Tommer Stevens and F J Brown. Next meeting set for Sidney with attendees Chas Stevens F E Mann J A Case and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County
B.A. Anderson
J Bur
Preag van Fleet
Riverton
Folkes
H. A. Smith
Hanbury
Barnwell
Charte
H.E. Smith
F. E. Mann
J. A. Case
Chas
A. Case
DD. Darby
P/M
BJ. Grown
Mein” Fantbure
Stevens
Sidtney
Tommer Phato Stevens
F. J. Brown
Uncle Sam’si
Sidney
Chas. Stevens
FE. Mann
E. E. Bardwell
Pres van Flcet
Thos. M. Folkes
Fr. Brown
E. A. Anderson
Hamburg
Fisher Killed in Wreck Club Surprise a Success
A fatal railroad wreck near Council Bluffs last Monday morning claimed Lester Flor’s wife and badly injured engineer Zed dy Radliff. The freight train hit a switch engine in dense fog, trapping fireman Fisher who died from steam burns after being impossible to extricate. Hamburg mourns Fisher, born October 5 1892, funeral at Mt Olive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Lester Flor
Hamburg
Zeddy Radliff
No. 81
Fisher
Round House
Radliff
A. J. Fisher
C.G
Lester Fisher
Hy Brown
Burlington R. Ro
Rev. Brower
Mt. Olive
Fremont Apples Dominate Bluffs Show With 33 Prizes
Fremont county led the apple show at the Bluffs this week with 33 prizes, more than all 22 counties. J. M. Bechtel topped the county collection, took multiple prizes, and earned first, seconds, and thirds. A. A. Simons of Hamburg also nabbed several firsts, seconds, and thirds. Bechtel, president of the Iowa Fruit Growers Association, sent apples to Des Moines for exhibit and plans a rest in Excelsior Springs Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffs
Fremont
J.M. Bechtel
A A. Simons
Hamburg
J. M. Bechtel
Iowa Pruit Growers’ Association
Bechtel
Laurent Green
Des Moines
Recont County
Excelsior Springs
Social Events Around Town This Week
Mrs Will Evinger hosts Minnewaska club and husbands at six tonight. M L K club meets at Mrs Miller Payne Friday afternoon. K P lodge ladies send off the men this evening for a royal gathering. Em pyrean club enjoyed a profitable meeting at Mrs Herbert Griffins with light refreshments. T H Rogers buys the widow Freil place and moves into his new home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Evinger
Minnewaska Club
M. L. K. Club
Miller Payne
K.P. Lodge
Em‘peyrean Club
Herbert Griffin
T. H. Rogers
Freil Place
Literary Program At Hardscrabble December 5 1913 Recitations Debates
A detailed listing of students and participants for the Hardscrabble Literary program to be held December 5 1913. Recitations include Mrs Walter Gordon Ina Stevie Fleming Gladys Smith Kathryn Denny Ray Boyd Ray Brown Blanche Brown Silas Crandal Rosy Yonke Raymond Crandal Arnold Hines Edna Brown Eva Boyd Ralph Nixon Arthur Dunham Bessie Winkler Gertrude Brevins Clyde Lundy Edgar Lundy Ora Crandal Rachel Lundy Art Dishong Ora Katten and a scheduled "Zoo Up-to-date" debate on the resolution That an invasion of Mexico by the U S Troops at the Present time would be Disastrous to the United States with affirmative team Art Dunham Frank Butler and negative team Harley Brown Roy Hatten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gordon
Ina Stevie
Edna Brown
Eva Boyd
Ralph Nixon
Raymond Crandal
Arthur Dunam
Paul Hines
Bessie Winkler
Gertrude Brevins
Clyde Lundy
Edgar Lundy
Ora Crandal
Rachel Lundy
Art Dishong
Ora Katten
Zoo
Mexico
U. S
United States
Art Dunham
Frank Butler
Harley Brown
Roy Hatten
Howard Anderson Weds Lena Hard y in Stillwater Thanksgiving
Howard Anderson quietly married Lena Hardy in Stillwater Oklahoma on Thanksgiving Day. Neighbors say the match suits him and the bride is popular. A reception for the couple was planned by Garland Anderson, and a large Thanksgiving dinner was hosted by Henry Grape and wife for relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Anderson
Stillwater
Okla
Lena Hardy
Howard
Garland Anderson
Henry Grape
Albert Butler
Milt
Bed Butler
Everrett Buttee
George Grape
Stella Clayton
Frank
Leta Skelly
Nell Stoner
Emil Anderson
0. C. Plagner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grace Mesum
St. Joseph
Bert Ozenbaugh
Omy Brady
Plattsmouth
O. H. Bayless
Hallie Gibbs
Boose Gibbs
High Creek
Lydia West
Tarkio
Miss Macy
Watson
Vernon Kline
M. E
Luther Hudson
Taborla
Margaret Kyle
Jesse Gaines
Grace McFarling
Floyd Adams
Glenwood
John Frede
Lulu West
Son Cabell
Phelps
Tina Frede
Wint Good
V. C. Bowers
D. W. Airy
J. A. Gray
Mary Canper
Ray Anderson
Oregon
Tarkin
Sam Hudson
Jack Sinclair
Chas. Johnson
Jack Raleigh
George Strout
Ethel
Shenandoah
A. B Benedict
W. L.collins
Hemple
Fairfax
Phoebe Watts
Beryl
I, BH. Jones
Joe Noover
M. Warnstaff
Iva Ellison
Bernice Whelen
Missouri River
Sylvester Hall
Bar
the Electric
George Ellison
Orpha Addington
Dunn and Dudley Dry Goods
Lawerence Morgan
St. Joe
Burlington R. R
Europe
F. Estes
Chance For Fiddlers
LH. Smalley
M.L.K
Minnewaska
Smalley
Mr. Webster
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!