Echoes From the Past in Van Meter area nobility and trials
In a reflection on Van Meter area families, A. B. Noblett’s Virginia origins and Missouri migration are outlined. He became a respected village leader and justice of the peace on the Missouri Slope, with descendants remaining on the pioneer homestead near Grange Hall cemetery. The piece also covers Thomas Long’s death from a dog bite during a canvassing tour near Mills and a jury ruling against his estate, lamenting the lack of compensation for his three orphaned children.
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van Meters
Noblett
Virginia
Missouri
New Village
Kansas City
Linden
Iowa
California
Nobblett
Justice of the Peace
Grange Hall Cemetery
Thomas Long
Mills
Gier+ wood
Mr. Long
Hamburg
Death of Donald Jones in Farragut
Farragut residents mour n the death of Donald Jones son of Mr and Mrs J C Jones longtime locals. The exemplary young man suffered from appendicitis and after an operation by Doctors Jally and Sykes the illness proved fatal. The case serves as a warning to seek prompt medical aid for abdominal pain.
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Farragut
Donald Jones
J.C Jones
Donald
Adon
Jally and
Sykes
Birthday Dinner for Dr Murchison at Hotel Julien
Last Monthday a birthday dinner for Dr Murchison was hosted in grand style by his bachelor friends. Participants included Chandler Campbell Ralph Clayton and Mr Cavanaugh in an old fashioned tip top duck feed prepared with the Hotel Julien cooks renowned for such fare.
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Dr. Murchison
Julien
Chandler Campbell
Ralph Clayton
Mr. Cavanaugh
Reporter News Standstill in Fremont County Shadowed by Claims
A Fremont County paper, The Reporter, is described as a "stand put" Republican in tone, though the Ham burg Democrat credited two items to it. The critique notes the Reporter remains a long-standing publication in the county, despite ownership and credit disputes.
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Hamburg Democrat
Fremont County
Finnell Wins Third in Southern Section at Omaha Show
J C Finnell of Madison township earned third prize for best sample of 10 ears of yellow corn in the southern division of the national corn show at Omaha now in session.
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J.C. Finnell
Madison Township
Omaha
Cider mill shutdown amid cold wave and fireside reforms
The cider mill halted operations due to cold weather after producing 1700 barrels this season and aiming for 2000 if apples stayed unfrozen. Apples came mainly from local orchards, worth nearly a total loss otherwise. Managers plan to enlarge capacity next year. ER. W. Castleman and wife left for Peru Neb. after a brief Hamburg stay. A shop accident at Mr Warnstaff’s blacksmith shop left W. W. Brown with severe burns from an electric shock but saved by dropping the globe. A social at Mrs Jes Bentley’s featured elect living pictures. Rev. F. M. Sheldon, from Dubuque, has accepted charge of Congregational church Smork in Wisconsin with two assistants. headquarters undecided between Madison or Milwaukee. Sheldon is son of B. C. Sheldon of Tabor and a 1908 graduate of Tabor College.
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ER. W. Castleman
Peru
Neb
Hamburg
F. M. Sheldon
First Congregational Church
Dubuque
Iowa
Congregational Church Smork
Wisconsin
Madison
Milwaukee
Rev. Sheldon
B.C. Sheldon
Tabor
Tabor College
Dububye
Peacon
Peering Through Winter Roads In Hamburg District News
Weather and road conditions dominated reports as residents endured heavy rain and soft ground to Hamburg. Mike Brown and Mrs. Warden braved the storm for essential tasks, while J M Bechtel’s return trips halted and others warned of limited travel. Corn harvest delays, mail service disruption, and a McKean school staffing issue were noted along with local business praise for a pharmacy department.
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Hirnest Lies
Hamburg
Thas
Charles Burkhiser
John Burkhiser
Council Bluffs
thesMcKean
Dad Falls On Slippery Walk Injuring Leg
A man fell on a slippery sidewalk last Monday and broke a small bone in his leg while badly spraining his left ankle. He had the injury set and splinted and will be laid up for some time before he is mobile again.
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Jolly
American Yeomen Elect Hamburg Officers For 1910
The American Yeomen Hamburg Homestead elected officers Tuesday night for 1910. Foreman Frank Brown M of A Henry Ackly Correspondent O G Larimer Physical Mrs Hutter. Also a large Methodist church attendance celebrated 28 members entering on probation.
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Amrican Yeomen
Hamburg Homestead
A. Y
Frank Brown
Henry Ackly
O.G. Larimer
Hutter
Hamburg flood prompts boat transit claim debated
A letter to the editor disputes a Hamburg water depth claim. The Tabor Beacon alleged ten feet of water required boat passage, but Hamburg residents say no one travels by boat within town. The exchange accuses the Hamburg report of exaggerated magnified eyeglasses in its description.
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Missouri
Nishna
Hamburg
Thatr
Tabor
Birth The Death of Baby Girl At John Nix Home
A baby girl was born at the home of John Nix last Sunday and later found dead in bed on Thursday morning. The family receives heartfelt sympathy from many friends in their bereavement.
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John Nix
Weathering Life’s Conditions and Local Notices
The piece muses on adaptation to rain cold and varied climates, urging gratitude for present conditions. It notes L. A. du Des Moines’s absence at his father’s funeral and Mrs Rees running the Nishna Valley Seed and Milling during that time. M Graves travels to Belvadier Nebraska to visit old friends Cord Houts and Wim Houts, among others.
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L. A. du Des Moiines
M. Graves
Belvadier
Nebraska
Cord Houts
Wim, Houts
Hamburg Fruit Show Despite Bad Roads Yields Quality Exhibits
The Hamburg fruit show faced poor road and weather conditions which reduced displays, yet the entries were of high quality, with standout displays by Dr. Bogan of Gold Coin potatoes and Mr. Jones Peachblows. Frank Blank shown large potato, onions, and apples from Washington. Mrs Len Comstock brought corn and apples after walking from Riverton. Public school children visited midweek as extra exhibits appeared, proving the region can raise fine fruit vegetables and cereals despite setbacks.
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Bogan
Jones
Ohio
Frank Blank
Washington
Len Comstock
Hamburg
Riverton
Woodmen Elect Officers At Last Meeting
The Woodmen elected officers including Council officer W. B H. Miller and Advisor Perry Heaston, secretary J. Mechinsick, Watchman John Adamson, Centry C. Hale, and board of managers C. B Golden HOW Lloyd and Dr. Sperry. Physicians Drs. Wanamaker Sperry and Murchison were named. O F Redshew returned from a ten day eastern trip noting severe drought in Pennsylvania with dry springs and wells. Sw Iowa may donate water if needed. The notice ends with a drug store promotion for Stoner Simons Drug Co.
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Woodmen
W. B H. Miller
Perry Heaston
Fiseinsar Hatch
S. Mechinsick Watclawan
John Adamson
Centry
C. D. Hale
C. B Golden
How. Lloyd
Dr. Sperry
O.F
Land That Will Grow Anything You Plant
Land advertisement promises deep rich black soil with good drainage ideal for farming. It claims the land will yield bountiful crops and invites contact with L. T. Brown in Aberdeen, South Dakota for information.
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L. T. Brown
Aberdeen
S. Dak
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Stoner-Simons Drug Co
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