Brown and Gruber to Serve in National Army
After months of discussion and friction over wartime exemptions Opie P. Brown of Riverton and Geo. H. Gruber of Far Agnn will be drafted soon to serve their country. In Riverton a dispute over Brown’s exemption led to yellow paint daubed on several local businesses, an act deemed unfair by county residents who believe the Riverton merchants were treated unjustly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Riverton
Reari
Brown
Death of Josephine Reich Dies in Hamburg Home
Josephine Reich, born Canton Illinois August 1 1860, died Friday afternoon at her mother’s Hamburg home after a long illness. She leaves her mother Mrs W R Long of Hamburg and three sisters Mrs Clara Jennings Atkinson Nebraska Mrs Maggie Putman Bremerton Washington and Mrs Emma Spencer Hamburg. Funeral was Sunday at her home led by Rev John Zuck with burial in Hamburg cemetery. Aunt Joe was beloved by children for whom she cared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Reich
Hamburg
Canton
Illinois
W. R. Long
Clara Jennings
Atkinson
Neb
Maggie Putman
Bremerton
Wash. S
Emma Spencer
John Zuck
s.Hamburg
Joe
Brother Killed H F Jaeckel and Frank Zutz
The small-town report notes the funeral of Carl Jaeckel brother of H F Jaeckel and Frank Zutz. He left Thursday for Warm Springs near Suite Montana to attend the paral of Carl Jaeckel. Carl was about 57 years old and died after injuries from a Butte auto crash on November 2. He had worked at the asylum for twenty nine years and helped raise its standing as a capable administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Jaeckel
Frank Zutz
Warm Springs
Suite
Montana
Carl Jaeckel
H. Jf
Hea
Mr. Jaeckel
Butte
Army Balloon Loose Near Payne After Flight
Residents on Sunday night witnessed a gas balloon drift toward Payne from Ft Omaha. It came near the ground, snagged on a barb wire fence with a heavy tether, breaking free and leaving a wide drag path through the fields. Loud noise accompanied the rapid ascent and speed, described by Rhea Baldwin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Rhea Baldwin
Omaha
Polite Guests Enter Whetstone Home Uninvited
Last Sunday Mr and Mrs pace Whetstone hosted a dinner but uninvited guests arrived, lit lights, set the table, and finished the meal. They even retrieved a dish to hold chicken bones, an oddly courteous touch in an intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace Whetstone
Simms and Holmes Wed in Alamogordo Home
Miss Marcia Holmes and Mr. Lacy Simms of Alamogordo New Mexico were married at the bride’s father’s home in that city on Tuesday November 27. The bride, a former Hamburg resident, was known here for years as a college instructor in Afama Xorda. The groom is superintendent of the schools of Gtero County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Holmes
Lacy Simms
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Hamburg
Afama- Xorda
Goom
Gtero County
Letter from Leo J. Gude dated November 21
A letter received by Mr and Mrs Albert Murry was published with their permission in the Reporter. The letter’s content is described as of much interest to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Gude
Birs
Albert Murry
Murry
Soldier Letters Home From Fort McDowell California
Leo J. Gude writes from Fort McDowell on Angel Island near San Francisco describing a long train voyage from Fort Logan, meals of corned beef and beans, scenic desert crossing, and views of Oakland and San Francisco. He details barracks life, kitchen police duties, vaccines, and forecasts a December stay in the Philippines before sailing to France, noting warm climate and coast artillery service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort. McDowell
Calif
Marry
Fort Logan
Santa Fe
Colorado
Springs
Alberquerque
N. M
Winslow
Barstow
Needles
California
Richmond
Arizona
New Mexico
Fort McDowell
Angle Island
San Francisco
Oakland
Berkley
Golden Gate
Phillipines
France
Coast Artillery
Leo. J. Gude
Belgium Orphans Aid Aided By Domestic Arts Plans
Plans to aid Belgium orphans progress with a box of goods from the domestic arts and the school. Workers prepare clothing toys and dolls for shipment to Belgium as part of a relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domestic Arts
Belgium
Death of Mrs Tackett at Mt Zion Cemetery
Mrs James Tackett died Saturday December 1 1917 after over a year of illness. Born near Hamburg October 27 1892 Sarah A Baker aged 25 years 1 month 4 days married about four years ago and had one child who died before her. She leaves husband parents Mr and Mrs D A Baker five sisters and five brothers Ora N and Mrs W S Davis Unidilla Neb Jake Palmyra Neb Walter Charley Lawrence Laura Mina Ada Olive all of this place. Funeral service Mt Zion at 2 80 conducted Walburn with interment Mt Zion cemetery. I were held
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Baker
Namly
Ora N
W. S. Davis
Unidilla
Neb
Jake
Palmyra
Walter
Charley
Lawrence
Laura
Mina
Ada
Olive
Mt. Zion
Walburn
Military Girls Celebrate and Plan Next Week Meetings
The Military Girls visited Mrs Earl Cleupfil on Wednesday to arrange Food Conversation meetings for next week and to knit sweaters for soldiers. Neighbors gathered to honor Miss Kittie Jones on her Sunday birthday. A family dinner at Mrs Mary Gottsche's home was a memorable event, and Mrs ZS Brown hosted a dinner for visiting brothers. Mrs Henry Grape entertained the Kensington club with a two course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Cleupfil
Kittie Jones
Mary Gottsche
ZS. Brown
Henry Grape
Married in Omaha at Saint Mary's Magdalene
Miss Lydia Helstead of this city united in marriage to Mr. Harold Burns of Omaha at Saint Mary's Magdalene Catholic church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Senne. The bride wore brown velvet and carried a sunburst rosa bud bouquet. She is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Halstead and has studied music in Omaha. The groom, Creighton College student, will live in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Helstead
Harold Burns
Omaha
Saint Mary's Magdalene Catholic Church
Father Senne
Chas. Halstead
Ladies Hiawaiia Quartette
Creighton College
Hamburg
Marie Miller
Carl Tiller
Nelle O. Lusby
Mick J. Miller
Tracey
George Lusby
Main Street
New Tiller
Millar
J. F. Miller
Gordon
Neb
Quiet Hamburg wedding ties Miss Grace Simons to Thiessen
Grace Simons daughter of Edna Simons of Mound City wed Mgr Harold Thiessen in Sidney on Saturday. The groom, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Chas Thiessen, is a farmer with a strong farming record. Neighbors extend best wishes to the couple.
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Sidney
Hamburg
Grace Simons
Mgr
Harold Thiessen
Edna Simons
Mound City
Chas. Thiessen
Marriage of Marie Schriener and Otto Putman
The wedding occurred Wednesday evening with Rev I Th Seybold officiating. Marie Schriener, owner of the Ideal Tailoring shop, wed Otto Putman, junior partner in Murphy & Putman. Both are well regarded in business and social circles. congratulations are extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Schriener
Otto Putman
I. Th. Seybold
Putman
Murphy & Putman
Miss Itta Hoke Returns From Nebraska City Visit
Miss Itta Hoke came back Sunday after spending her vacation at her home in Nebraska City.
Montana Thanksgiving Marriage Ties Mina Plant to Clyde Crump
Miss Mina Plant married Clyde Crump in Lewiston Montana on Thanksgiving Day. The couple will reside on Crump’s Denton homestead. Mina is the daughter of Hazel Butts and a county teacher for four years. Hazel Butts Minnie Plant and Venus Butts accompanied the bride to Omaha on her western journey.
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Montana
Mina
Clyde Crump
Leweston
Denton
Hazel Butts
Minnie Plant
Venus Butts
Omaha
Deserter Arrest Follows Tip From Deming NM
John Alberson traced a deserter to Frank Roberts east of Deming and brought Floyd Smith to town on Wednesday. Smith faces desertion charges as officers from the south are expected to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
New Mexico
John Alberson
Frank Roberts
Floyd Smith
Second Annual Declamatory Contest At Church
The declamatory contest returns for a second year at the Christian church on Friday evening December 14. High school students practice under Miss Bowman from the Dickerson School of Oratory in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Miss Bowman
Dickerson School of Oratory of
Omaha
Baby Bonds and Thrift Stamps Sell Quickly at Post Office
Baby Bonds and Thrift stamps fly off the post office shelf. Tom Million leads as the first buyer of Baby Bonds, while the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Clear purchases Thrift stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Million
Mrs
Chas
Thanksgiving Visit With Perry VanMeter Family
Mr and Mrs Perry VanMeter and their daughters spent Thanksgiving with her parents at Mascedonia. Her mother accompanied them home for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry VanMeter
Mascedonia
Council Hearing on City Lighting Contract Loss
R. J. Richie district manager of Shenandoah appeared before the council Tuesday evening regarding the city lighting and water pumping contract. He showed the contract was operated at a loss and urged the council to arrange terms to break even. A committee was appointed to review the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council On Lights
R. J. Richie
Shenandoah
Tor
Electric Light Plant
Catholic Church Dinner At Millard Hotel Thanksgiving
The ladies of the Catholic church hosted a dinner and supper at the Millard hotel on Thanksgiving day drawing a large crowd. Twenty two students and football players from Peru joined, paid their bills, and donated excess funds, raising nearly three dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
Millard Hotel
Peru
Car Go Off Bridge Near Farragut In Weekend Accident
Arthur Sonner and Chas Rane dalk were driving to Farragut when lights failed and the car veered off the bridge near town. They kept to the road until an oncoming car struck them, causing a near miss at the bridge. Chas Randall sustained a fractured wrist and the windshield shattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sonner
Chas Ranedalk
Farragut
Brige
Clare
Chas. Randall
Big party promised after duck and turkey sorting
Col W T Davis sorted ducks and turkeys for Thanksgiving at Cummings meat market when a small man joked about a big party. Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association directors met at the Reporter office to set this year's two mill assessment after a prosperous year with substantial business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. W. T. Davis
Cummings
Hir
Davis
Goige
Tnsarnce
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Ccompany
Hardware business sale closes with buyers named
A deal concluded in the latter part of last week where Frank Davis, J.F. Reidy, and J. B. Dinwiddie bought the Murphy & Putman hardware business. The stock was invoiced before part of the week, and Murphy & Putman will continue in the plumbing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davis
J.F. Reidy
J. B. Dinwiddie
Murphy & Putman
Smalley Family Hearing Duane Arrives in England
Mr and Mrs L H Smalley received word their son Duane had landed safe in England. The letter dated November 12 noted it took about three weeks to arrive. He mentioned Robert Brittian, a former Tramburg boy, was aboard the same boat.
Beal Buys Gillman Block in Hamburg Landmark Corner Sale
One of the largest business block deals in years saw G M Beal purchase the Gillman block, a prime Hamburg corner deemed highly desirable as a property asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beal
Gilman
Gillman
G. M. Beal
Hamburg
Neff to Riverton on gas plant repair call
John Neff was summoned to Riverton Saturday to inspect a malfunctioning gas plant. He quickly demonstrated expertise, getting operations back on track within a short time. Mildred and Herbert Murry returned to Lincoln after spending Thanksgiving with their parents. TeBe Reeves, George Lusby, Jesse Beal and Bunt Morgen travelled to Stanberry Missouri last Wednesday for a male sale. Miss Louella Crowder departed Friday for Boone Iowa to start teaching at the college there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Herbert Murry
Lincoln
Tebe Reeves
George Lusby
Jesse Beal
Bunt Morgen
Stanberry
Louella Crowder
Boone
Iowa
Lone Chapel Community Notes Reach Thanksgiving Week
The Lone Chapel column recalls visits to Fairfax and Rock Port, Thanksgiving gatherings, pie supper profits, and local events. Families including Mapes, Orr, Houts, Hess, Gubser, and Zack are mentioned along with school activities, a Red Cross talk, a fall injury update, and upcoming Sunday evening led by Harry Mapes.
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Simms-Holmes
Neff
John Neff
John
E.G. Mapes
Harry
Fairfax
E. Mapes
Frances Orr
L. V. Touts
Albert Ward
Henry Gubser
Olin Maupin
Earl Houts
Leo Louder
Frank Murry
Clyde Hess
Hess
Watson
Bertha McFarling
Rock Port
Sunny Slope
Sleepy Hollow
Henry Moore
Robenstine
Tarkio
Chas. Hazlett
W. Zack
Dr. Torman
Red Cross
Atchison County
Lanes Chapel
Jake Armstrong
Chicch
Athen
Praik Hughes
Near Rock Port
Lone Chapel
Chet Baker
Ella Baker
Winnie Brown
Mabe Brown
Bernice Brown
J. H. Mortimore
Leta
Fona
Catherine Trudeau
D.W. Herring
Corning
Southwest Iowa
Harry Mapes
Nettie Houts
Jones Finnell
Rhode Island
Rod Finnell
Harry Houts
Bert Carpenter
Oklahoma
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