The Class of 1916 and Their Future Paths
The class of fifteen faces the education question with plans for work or further study. Leta Sonner teaches. Noblett marries Murphy. Francis Willidras, Isabelle, and Marie Zack pursue postgraduate home work. Lydia Halstead studies music in Omaha. Mildred Murry in Lincoln. Elsie Black and Bessie Garst help families. Logan works at Merchants Exchange Bank, Carroll Wright sells for Nebraska Drug in Palmyra, Herman Hinze trains in Chicago for ministry, Oral Johnson heads to Kansas City for undertaker studies. All are now either employed or preparing to make their mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta: Sonner
Noblett
Murphy
Francis Willidras
Isabelle
Marie Zack
Lydia
Halstead
Omaha
Mildred Murry
Lincoln
Elsie Black
Bessie Garst
Millard Logan
Merchants Exchange Bank
Carrol
Wright
Nebraska Drug Co
Gut
Palmyra
Neb
Herman Hinze
Chicago
Oral Johnson
Kansas City
Santa letter project invites Hamburg children to write
The Hamburg Reporter will print letters to Santa Claus in its December 22 issue to save the North Pole post office from handling numerous kid letters. Children are asked to address letters to Santa Claus Editor Reporter Hamburg Iowa and send them in now for printing, allowing Santa to read a single paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
North Pole
Hamburg
North Pale
Santa Claus
Iowa
Skunk Capture Nets Twenty Dollar Pelt Payout
The Spittler family sons on the Island caught a large number of skunks last Saturday. They trapped the animals and brought in the hides, earning a neat sum of twenty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Spittler
Island
Poultry exhibitor wins twice in Partridge Wyandotte class
R. E. Clark, exhibitor at the Omaha poultry show last week, landed in the prize ring twice in the Partridge Wyandotte class. Clark showcased several fine birds and earned recognition for quality stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Clark
Omaha
R. E
Baby of Mr and Mrs Chan Nelson ill at home
Nelson has been dangerously sick for a week while Charles is off duty at the Warnstaff blacksmith shop HBE. Faxon replaces him and works like a first class mechanic at the shop.
Death of Mrs J M Lair in Hamburg Monday
Mrs Jacob M Lair dies at her Hamburg home after long heart illness. Services at Christian church conducted by Rev H A Kerr and Rev Kirby. Born May 5 1852 in Rockville Indiana. Survived by seven brothers and two sisters. Husband Jake M Lair died last July. Burial follows after church rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob M. Lair
Hamburg
Methodist Church
Missouri
M. B. Church
Cox “Chapel
Haze
B. Lair
Nelson
Eldon
Lawrence L
Hamsburg
Leander Jacks
Rockville
Ind
Silas Jacks
Asbury
Wallace Jacks
Bloomington
Ill
Decenda Jenkens
Eliza Marehouse
Crawfordsville
Lake
Gold-Bogar Pair Wed in Quiet Saturday Ceremony
Elbert Good and Mrs. Tennessee Bogar surprised friends by marrying on Saturday after Thanksgiving week. The couple, joined by Mr and Mrs George Miller of Mason City and local clergy, wed at five p.m. They plan to visit Magon City before returning to their Watson home and wintering there. They intend to move to the Good farm north of Watson in spring to make a permanent home. Mr. Good is a respected farmer in Atchison county. Mrs. Good is loved in the Germany neighborhood for her good works. The couple’s many friends wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Farm
Watson
Steph
Mr. Good
Atchison County
Mrs. Good
Germany
Recruiting Officer Booth Promotes Army Careers in Hamburg
Corporal Chas Booth of Omaha, now on recruiting duty, visited Hamburg this week to drum up enlistments. Recruits from the area will be sent to Fort Logan Colorado. Booth highlights training and free education as benefits of joining the service. Walter B. Thomas, of his place, has enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Booth
Omaha
Hamburg
Uncle Sam
Fort Logan
Colo
Booth
Walter B. Thomas
Local basketball plan. practice at opera house and Sidney game
Local enthusiasts form a team and arrange a game with Sidney at the place a week from today. Floyd and Wilbur Long and M. A. Banta traveled to Sidney on Tuesday and assisted Bell Telephone in a 9 to 10 loss to the Sidney Stags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Opera House
Floyd
Wilbur Long
M. A. Banta
Bell Telephone
Sidney Stags
Saw Mill Outfit Purchased for Walnut Timber in Town
Sam Smith has bought a new saw mill outfit to be installed in town to process the large walnut timber at this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Smith
Costs of county candidates filed in auditor office
In Sidney statements filed in the auditor's office the expenses of county candidates in the recent election are listed. Hugh Smith spent 61.02 for a second term as sheriff. Dr Ralph Lovelady spent 2.80 as coroner, while Dr G G Chappell spent nothing. Other figures include J F Halliday 70.00 J J Irwin 46.50 J N Reade 6.65 H J Hamann 56.75 E Strait 37.25 POH Hoop 15.00 BM Story 68.75 and C B Hatten 10.00. Several candidates did not file expense accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Bibé
Atestorney
Hugh
Smith
Ralph Lovelady
G. G. Chappell
J. F
Hamburg Depot a Model for the Region
Hamburg boosts its Burlington station as a model depot and demands the name appear on future maps in bold type. High railway officials from other lines inspected the Hamburg depot and praised its beauty. Northwestern officials visited to study plans and aim to replicate the design at several new depots nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Burlington
Fire Destroys Vacant House on East D Street
A Tuesday afternoon blaze gutted a vacant house belonging to Duke Alberson on East D Street. The roof burned heavily and extensive repairs will be needed. Firefighters contained the fire with effective effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Alberson
D Street
Revival at Madigan church draws growing interest
Rev. R. E. Harvey leads a promising revival at the Madigan church east of town with shows of strong sermons each evening. The office records a pleasant call from the pastor while in town Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Harvey
Madigan Church
Rev. Harvey
Social Circles Round of Local Gatherings and Thanksgiving Feasts
Last Thursday at Jake Maupin home seven miles east of town an outer supper was held with invited guests and late hour departures. Friday a Lake Zuck party hosted a large group with games and light refreshments. Monday a luncheon at the school house hosted Miss Wagner and others with Supt Dow. Thanksgiving meals included S Franklin home attendees from St. Joe Tarkio and local families. Birthday party at Tom Lee’s Thurman home drew about sixty guests with a Leeper family as lively entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Maupin
Lake Zuck
S. Franklin
C. J. van Meter
St. Joe
Jessie I
Petty
Grace Petty
Tarkio
G. M Beal
B. G. Franklin
J. J. Hobbins
Noah Gilbert
Irene
Bessie Jennings
Raymond Tike
Tom Leeper
Thurman
James Stribbling
Isalina Leeper
Mary Crawford
Lacie Crawford
Leeper
Mrs. Gilbert
Miss Jennings
Mr. Fike
Isabelle Lepper
Levi Jennings
Theodore Jennings
Nto
Recital Delight At Opera House Showcases Local Talent
Mrs Mabel Catly Bogan led a town recital assisted by local talent to a large audience at the opera house last night. Daniel McCrary of Watson stayed with daughter Mrs Linnie Garst this week. Relatives report the death of Eli Hockett of Linden Iowa a week after his brother in law Mr S Brown. Hockett was en route with his wife to Brown's funeral when illness struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Catly Bogan
Opera
Daniel McCrary
Watson
Linnie Garst
Eli Hockett
Linden
Iowa
S. Brown
Hockett
Brown
Stolen Car Recovered After Joy Ride In Omaha
Dr J G Richards car stolen in Omaha after attending the opera with Mrs Richards and two guests. The vehicle was found in Hamburg Park the next day with fuel and water drained and a damaged fender. Police suspect joy riders. insurance covered fire and damage but not theft.
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Newa
Hamburg
J. G. Richard
Omaha
Richards
Myrtle Woodruff
Ruth O'Neill
Halbert Martin
Hale
Paxton Hotel
H. A. Noble
Joy Riders
Dr. Richards
Marriage License for BE K Webb and Elsie Baggerly
In Hamburg a marriage license was issued on the 25th to BE K Webb and Elsie Baggerly. A Hamburg Republican reader jokes about the match and extends well wishes, noting the couple are favorably known in the neighborhood.
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K. Webb
Elsie Baggerly
Hamburg
Web
Republican
Sidney Argus
Harvey
Christ Into Christmas Move Urges Full Spelling
The Adelubs of Iowa press urged newspapers and business leaders to spell Christmas fully and avoid Xmas. They argue Christmas is a joyous holiday celebrating Christ’s birth and not the cross, calling for clear, non secular wording in print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelubs
Iowa
Christ
County Poultry Show in Sidney to Run December 18 22
Fremont County Poultry Fanciers Association opens its third annual show in Sidney from December 18 to 22. Premium list released and praised as creditable and competitive with older associations. Judge F. H. Shellenbarger highly regarded, praised as top in his field. County organization is a member of the American Poultry Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County Poultry Fanciers Association
Sidney
F. H. Shellenbarger
American Poultry Association
A Successful Supper by Catholic Ladies on Thanksgiving
The Catholic ladies hosted a Thanksgiving supper that evening and it proved a grand success in every respect. A total of 236 suppers were served and no one left hungry. The effort was praised for its pleasing spread and tasty dishes.
Repairing Church Marks Madison Church Improvements
The Madison church has undergone extensive improvements including new windows interior redecorating and wallpaper at an estimated cost of about 225 dollars. Peace now reigns at the Opera House Cafe after a wrestling championship conclusion with Strangler Lewis and Shorty the Cago involved in preliminaries to the Warn staff Schmidt bout. Warnstaff won the main show by falls while Ross smiles and Cliff avoids media, noting the referee’s timely stop. Earnest Liess and family drove Miss Clara Knappe of Riverton to Watson Sunday for rem...
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Madison Church
Peace
Opera House Cafe
Earnest Liess
Clara Knappe
Hamburg Church History Recites Local Congregations
The article outlines Hamburg church history from 1862 to the 1890s, noting the establishment of South Methodist Episcopal church in 1869, the Hamburg circuit in 1872, a brick church in 1873, a windstorm in 1884, and a later brick and frame buildings on Park Street. It mentions Episcopalians Congregationalists Christians and Baptists, a Methodist school at Sidney, and later Free Methodist and Latter Day Saints formations, with Christian Science established about three years prior.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Hamburg
South Methodist Episcopal Church
BD. G. Cox
Reva
D. G. Howell
J. S. Rooker
North Park’ Street
Morgan & Reeves
W.D. Scott
Episcopalians
Congregationalists
Existance
Sidney
German Evangelical Church
Free Methodist Church
Latter Day Saints
Christian Science Church
Round House and Coal Chute Opened at Hamburg
The Hamburg yard adds a wooden round house for one engine and a bricklined building. A new coal chute with an automatic system handles coal at about three cents per ton. The Burlington invested heavily in Hamburg, noting it as the best town on the St. Joe division.
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Hamburg
Burlington
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J. M. Lair
Priceless
Bart
John
Feathers
Wagner
Woodrum
Woodroffe
Walling
McMahan
Wingate
Supt
Dow
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