Attempted Robbery at Aged Farmer Home Near Westboro
Last Thursday night two men attacked the Sellars household near Westboro aiming to rob the elderly farmer over a hundred years old and his seventy-year-old niece. After assault and intimidation failed to yield money, the robbers fled as bloodhounds from Beatrice tracked them toward Blanchard before being lost near Quitman. Authorities pursued leads linking the men to Lorain Marlow and Ledford Gorcher, with ties to the Hurce brothers’ family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahinffey
Westboro
Sellars
Blood Hounds
Beatrice, Neb
Grdil
Blanchard
Wabash
Quitman
B. M. Reynold
Ledford Gorcher
Skidmore
Lorain Marlow
Thoma Sellars
Hurce Brothers
Luck Turns on Gas Leak Heroic Save in Sidney Herald
The Sidney Herald reports a near-tragic gas leak incident where Mr Warner stayed conscious long enough to open a window after inhaling deadly gas. Mrs Warner recovered promptly and both are now nearly fully well, grateful for the rescue that saved their lives.
Wrestling Match At Lyceum Hall Showed Promising Skill
The athletic club hosted wrestling and boxing at Lyceum Hall last Thursday. Kid Williams of Missouri wrestled Orlin Warnstaff of this place, with Orlin escaping tight spots but losing in about twelve minutes. Boxing results saw Kerner defeat Whitney, Diramiit defeat Reynolds, and Fort defeat Misher. another exhibition is expected soon.
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Lyceum Hall
Kid Williams
Missouri
Orlin
Ile Orlin
Kerner
Whitney
Diramiit
Reynolds
Fort
Misher
Deer Hunt Misadventure Involving Zuck and Lyman
A deer hunt near Townsend Montana is recounted with Ayman Zuck of Springfield South Dakota among the party while Lyman pursued a wounded deer after a long chase. He reportedly attempted to subdue the animal with a knife but was thrown aside by the buck. No clear account of a deer kill is given and the outcome awaits inquiry by Lyman’s father Rev. John Zuck.
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Ayman Zuck
Springfield
S. D
Lyman
John
Doughty
Ca McDowell
Townsend
Mont
Cabot
Ammuniion
Zuck
Power Plant Enlarged with New Diesel Engine
The electrical company will install a 120 horsepower diesel engine from Providence to power a larger plant. Oil burning will be used for fuel with a new fuel oil tank recently installed. The project aims to complete within two weeks, producing a modern power facility for Hamburg.
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Electrical Company
Providence
Complead
Hamburg
Miller Recovering After Accident In Los Angeles
Miller, injured in an accident last week, is hospitalized unable to identify himself. His condition is described as rationalizing and improving with doctors predicting a complete recovery. The foreman and roommate raised the alarm when he failed to appear after ten minutes.
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John Millce
Los Angeles
Miller
Auto Collision on Argyle Street Involves Iirsion and Gillman
Last Sunday on Argyle street Auto Iirsion Willard James and Gilbert Gillman collided as Gillman failed to stop a car descending a steep fill. Willard James moved aside to allow passing when brake failure caused Gillman to lose control. both cars crashed, injuring Mrs. Gillman who, according to latest reports, is nearly fully recovered.
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Auto Iirsion
Willard James
Frank Gillman
Argyle Street
Gan
Willard
Bill Green
Gillman
Gilbert
From Kansas for Seed Corn John Winney
From Kansas for seed corn John Winney of Summerfield Kansas was in town the first part of the week on his way home from Northboro where he had been buying seed corn. Winney, a former resident of Northboro, knew where to go for the best seed corn and came to Iowa on his recommendation for several local farmers.
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John Winney
Summerfield
Kans
Northboro
Mr. Winney
Pemiere
Epon
Iowa
Exhibit Car Coming to Minnesota Exhibit Visit
John Kienitz of St Paul Minnesota assistant state immigration commissioner visited town last Saturday to arrange for the Minnesota exhibit car expected next month. He described the car as very fine and worth visiting. Kienitz is a newspaper man and a pleasant figure to meet. More details promised later.
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John &. Kienitz
St. Paul Minn
Minnesota
Kienitz
No Paper Next Week By Southwestern Iowa Papers
The Re porter will skip issue next week as staff take Christmas time. Advertising slows and paper costs rise so December issue is skipped to close out year finances. Plans call for a bigger and better paper after the holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Iowa
City paving expenditures report from Bryant Paving Co
Figures compiled by county engineer Gravencamp show summer paving costs. The data cover 46 967.7 square yards at 3 162.9 dollars amounting to 8 591.43 for curb work and Sevier street sections.
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Bryant Paving Company
Gravencamp
Sevier
Elton Transferred From Burlington Freight Agent
Elton, the Burlington's genial freight agent, transfers from this place to Tarkio aboard train 26 last night. Mr. and Mrs. Elton leave behind many friends who will regret the move. Known as a top agent, he is praised for business acumen and easy rapport with customers. Tarkio will soon lose a valued executive, Hamburg readers note.
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F. R Elton
Burlington
Tarkio
Elton
Mr. Elton
Empary
Fogeye
Hamburg
One Graw Beginning to Use One Crew for Freight Trains
The Burlington system plans retrenchment as one C B Q freight train crew will handle duties previously done by two. Management attributes timing to fiscal-year end and departmental cuts, noting Hamburg becomes a terminal for at least one train. Rumors persist about Hamburg as a K C terminal with a roundhouse possibility.
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Burlington
Hamburg
K. C
Classy Bus Charley McAdoo Debuts New Rig
Charley McAdoo received a stylish new bus this week praised for its fine finish and up-to-date equipment. Travelling men say it is among the finest buses in the region with electric lights and modern fittings.
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Charley McAdoo
Aged Riverton Man Dies After Prolonged Illness
Julius Winkler aged 77 died at Riverton last week after twelve years confined to bed by paralysis. The condition followed a head blow from a neighbor who threw a stone. He passed away at his daughter's home.
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Julius Winkler
Riverton
Sidney Farmers Institute Opens With Prizes and Large Attendance
Sidney schedules its annual Farmers Institute from the 17th to the 20th. Reports indicate a strong turnout and an attractive program with substantial cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Farmers’ Institute
Johnson Granted New Trial in Murder Case
Henry Johnson, convicted about a year earlier of second degree murder on circumstantial evidence, has been granted a new trial. His plea was self defense. The incident, described as a night shouting exchange north of town, caused local excitement. Johnson received an indeterminate sentence of from to 10 years.
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Henry Johnson
Johnson
Farewell Party for F R Elton by Hamburg business men
Hamburg business men honored F R Elton with a surprise farewell party last Wednesday at the Bank of Hamburg. Guests expressed esteem and wished him future success. The Minnewaska club met with Mrs Cliff Gand last Friday evening. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed a good time. Mrs L W Aldrich and daughter from the Bluffs visited Fred Aldrich’s home earlier in the week.
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Hamburg
F. R. Elton
Bank of Hamburg
Eltos
Minnewaska Club
Cliff Gand
L. W. Aldrich
The
Public Schools Skips Christmas Play and Notable Visits
Fragmented report notes that public schools will not present a Christmas entertainment due to a scheduling issue and mentions a late post holiday play. The item lists local visits and movements including residents traveling to St Joseph, Shenandoah, Rock Port, and Watkins entries, with social calls by Dr. Geay, H Estebrook, and Miss Frede among others. It also records a Santa Claus event and various family updates as neighbors and travelers move through the area.
Romance Ends in Denver Marriage Union
A new chapter begins in the romance started at a Hallowe en party when Miss Beryl Burnett daughter of E J Burnett a police officer marries Theodore Hais a railway mail clerk The ceremony will be at the bride s home 4320 West Forty sixth avenue The bride is 20 a graduate of an Eastern college The groom is four years older The couple will reside in Denver Harris the groom s origin Hamburg and son of Mr and Mrs Chas Harris is noted as popular with a responsible railway post office post Harris s past encounter with the bride is recounted The Reporter joins friends in wishing the couple happiness and prosperity
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E. Hoyt
St Joseph
LW. c. Wood
Tarkio
Watson
Tine Frede
Parnell
Grace McFarling
Rock Port
Tillie Dube
Hamburg
J. A. Geay
Shenandoah
H. Estebrook
Marshaltown
Sund
Mills Macy West
Kline
Ed Burke
der. J
Beryl Burnett
E. J. Burnett
Theodore Hais
West Forty-sixth Avenue
Harris
Denver
Chas. Harris
Mr. Harris
Thea
Week in Moline Wellington Davey Hosts Dealers
Wellington Davey, with many state dealers, leaves Council Bluffs on a special Pullman for Moline to tour the John Deere Plow company plant. They will learn about the machinery, its strong points, and receive a social program for a week of guided tours and events.
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Wellington Davey
Council Biills
Moline
Letter From Asa S. Hooton Recalled by Hamburg Reporter
A letter from Asa S. Hooton, now living in Lamar Colorado, arrived weeks ago and is welcomed by old friends in Hamburg. He recalls early residents and leaders, mentions former local figures, and reflects on Hamburg’s history, reverses, and plans to visit the town again to meet the Reporter editor. He notes transport distances and past hardships, and ends with “More anon.”
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Asa Booton
Lamar
Colorado
Fom
Hamburg
Nishna Valley
Chris’ Kraus
Mambierg
W.W. Palmer
Mark Kuhns
C. S
J. T. Davis
Smith & .Whites Bank
Wyse
City Hall Bustle and Jail Break Arial Misconduct
Busy city hall described with jail break during the week. Two drunken prisoners escaped via crowbarbed locks. On Monday Jim Dimmitt and Roy Reynolds faced hunting without a license. County attorney absent due to bad roads. suspects released. A wife beating case involving John Saltkill was postponed pending transfer to Justice Fisher.
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Igre
Margisal Welch
Monnday Jim
Dimmitt
Roy Reynolds
Justice Williams
Langdon Burglar Arrest Highlights Neb. Roundup
Charlie Haith, named as a suspect in a Langdon Mo. store robbery last Friday night, was arrested Sunday evening by Sheriff Sones at Auburn Neb. He denies guilt but admits seeing a man with some stolen goods. Jewelry was found on his person during search.
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Charlie Haith
Langdon
Sones
Auburn
Nebraska
Atchison County
Haith
State board to inspect Iowa towns for water and sewer
The state board of health will inspect Iowa cities to test water, sewerage, and drainage. The board, recently organized with an engineer and physicians, will cooperate with local boards to stamp out disease and prevent epidemics.
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State Board of Health
Iowa
Boards of Health
Mrs Roy Koons Dies at Home Near Town
Word arrived yesterday morning that Mrs Roy Koons died at her home near town after a short illness. She is survived by her husband and an infant daughter two weeks old. Details of funeral arrangements were not learned before press time.
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Roy Koons
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M. E
Guy Williams
King Johngan
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D. Jones
St. Joseph
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