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!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
5
An explosion injures a worker after a gasoline incident at a hardware store. The town school board plans a new bell to replace cracked units, hoping for a durable metal bell weighing 990 pounds. Also noted are local elections for the Eastern Ster-lodge officers and hog sales from Sleepy Springs farm.
At the September term of court Ed Tredkins Alex Belbout Ed Statily and Roscoe Hineline were indicted for gambling and arrested by Sheriff Harris. They posted bonds for January court appearance rather than jail. Remains of Mrs Jacob Thomas of Randolph were brought to Sidney for burial last week. An elder resident of the county, many local figures attended funerals and events including Deacon Travis Grandfather Dick Barnard. The Soldiers Relief Commission met briefly. Sheriff Harris appointed John Adams as deputy after J D McKean resigned. A runaway injured Mr Rob Gardner when his groin tore after striking the bass drum of a minstrel troupe.
Route No 2 news reports deaths and burials of Mrs. Mattes and S. S. Moore with relatives from Bartlett and Sidney attending. Col Reeves is rebuilding a fire-damaged house with local contractors Zutz and others. Arnold Garat and Herman Kelp are making progress, corn gathering winds down, and bridge plans are discussed. Royal Neighbors elect officers, and local residents are shown doing yard and store work while travelers and students pass through rural Iowa this week.
L B Clem ers nearly lost a finger while sawing wood at Ted Reeves place west of town. Mittens caught in a circle saw pulled his hand into the teeth, badly injuring the left hand between the first and second joint. Dr Sperry dressed the wound and hopes to save the finger. Uncle John Gooch learned of Rev Thomas Gooch's death in North Portland Oregon, after illness with typhoid fever and pneumonia. Rev Gooch, born in Virginia about 50 years ago, leaves a wife three brothers and sisters.
Notice on behalf of W P Hepburn served on W D Jamieson alleging counting errors by election judges. The contestant claims no fraud or misconduct, only mistakes in judgment affecting the will and intent of voters across townships and voting precincts in the district.
A Farewell reunion occurred at Mrs Sperry’s B street home Tuesday of last week as Ed Sperry and his wife prepared to return to California for health reasons. Lou Sperry and wife of Osceola joined the gathering, dinner was served for all the children at home for the first time in years, with music and amusements followed by a note of sorrow over their impending separation.
The marriage of Edward Locket of Sidney and Miss Isa Cary was solemnized Thursday at the bride’s parents home, William and wife, in Hamburg, Lev. The Ida priie rechurch officiated. relatives and friends gathered for the ceremony.
Ed James drove hogs to St Joseph market last week while Route No 1 people, including Oscar and Billeen, handled business in Hamburg. Hogs to Farragut for shipment, John Zuck plans wintering in Oklahoma. Mrs Findley improving, Paul Gruber feeding two cattle cars. W G Brooks in Hamburg, Wm Gray sent hogs north of border, A Bricker bought cattle in Omaha. Emma Rose, Anna Grueber visited Zutzs. Lush family trip to Shenandoah for cold weather. Ben Gudgel saw Griffin. Guykendall and wife at corn show in Council Bluffs. Berkheiser listing land. Alonzo Cowles elected grand juror. Route 1 proud exhibitor at Council Bluffs corn congress with Miss Cribs. Ea Hoppe returns from Alabama route. D A Moore of Bartlett called on friends. Frankshe ne aay ke pdag Sisine Tan Six fi mas day.
The Farmers National Bank continues its tradition of giving customers a decorative calendar. The panel piece by J. Ross Bayson, titled Tokens of Autumn, features a healthful face and chrysanthemums, praised as a fine example of printing art. The article also notes a Los Angeles visit by Fremont County residents and mentions various local names and places amid fragmented text.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.