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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
5
Howard Anderson narrowly escaped a fatal head wound after a wooden limb struck him while hauling timber between Hamburg and Sidney. Teammates Tom Hays and Louie Mattes helped staunch arterial bleeding until a doctor arrived. He grew weak but is expected to recover.
Bank alarms rang at dawn after new burglar alarm systems misfired. Farmers Savings Bank sounded at five o clock while Jim Shell worked underneath the building. About an hour later the Bank of Hamburg joined in, causing worry among locals and sparking speculation about a possible thief.
Unloaded stone for the Bank of Atchison County’s new building waits for weather to permit work. Foreman assesses material while bank officers lament delays caused by weather and transport. The bank vows a finest building, alongside the memorial building on Main Street Rock Port.
In Northboro residents rushed to the bank after an alarm rang early Thursday, sparking fears of a break in. The noise drew crowds and gunfire expectations, but no burglar was found upon inspection.
The Baptist community organized a donation party for Rev. W. H. Hoge and his wife, collecting gifts since Tuesday morning. Men, women, and even the boys joined in, delivering items to stock a generous pantry for the pastor and his wife.
Levi Baker, a longtime Shenandoah and Page County leader, died suddenly at his home last Sunday evening after a morning fainting spell. A former prominent businessman and political figure, he served as president of the Commercial National Bank of Essex and held stocks in multiple Page County financial institutions.
Mrs Ernest Zutz is appointed to take the census in Hamburg wards one and three. Second ward not yet assigned but may go to her. Garrett Bridges later selected to take the census in ward two with prior experience. Enumerators urge prompt, truthful responses and privacy.
Residents of Watson witnessed a bright object fall on the Marion Good farm Tuesday night at about 11 p m. It resembled a large ball of fire that split in two with one segment dropping roughly sixty feet from the other. A sulfurous odor spread through Watson and visitors carried off fragments the next day. Reports estimate the object’s circumference around twelve inches.
Sam Harbin and Mrs Harbin lost their farmhouse and all possessions when a fire swept through Maitland. Dr E E Richards was summoned from Maitland Sunday to assess the blaze. The Harbins face a grim Christmas but receive sympathy from a large circle of friends.
News from Coin reports a bold burglary attempt at the Q depot Tuesday night. Night watch Si Breeding saw two men break in with a crowbar, shots fired when they rushed the ticket window, and Breeding along with Su J. Millen and detective Nelse Ellis pursued but did not capture them. Locals think the burglars live nearby and are not professionals.
The Reporter will raise advertising rates to 20 cents per single column inch, a five cent increase. It notes this is the first rise in over a year and a half and matches rates in other towns. The paper promises fair, low rates and offers to help readers lay out ads and provide suitable illustrations.
Sam Chaney and Glen Martin broke jail Sunday night from a Tarkio jail after a window escape. Chaney, held on theft of the Prather automobile, and Martin on burglary and larceny, were recaptured within hours with help from Chaney’s father who notified the sheriff.
W C Smith died at 8 am Wednesday at his brother Sam Smith's home on South Park Street from blood poisoning after a hand wound in the woods. Born December 26, 1853 in Decatur county Town he died December 24, 1919 in Hamburg. Survived by sister Mrs. Thomas Chapman of Stanbury MO and brother 8 L Smith locally. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at the house.
The Community Union Services will meet at the Baptist church this week at 7:30 PM. The program emphasizes music with a large union choir performing a special selection, the Baptist male quartet presenting The Name of Jesus, and Miss Fay Davis singing The Angel Song. Rev W B Crewdson will preach.
Shoppers praised festive storefronts as mer chants near the holidays. Charles Medford drew the most attention with a central large Christmas tree lit with small electric lights. The piece notes that hills begin to float in to poor old dad in a few days.
Smith Bennett, longtime Rock Port resident and respected citizen, died at his home Saturday after several weeks of illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial in Rock Port cemetery. he had lived here until about twenty years ago.
At Monday evening’s Eastern Star meeting officers were elected for the coming year. Mrs. H. E. Dow was chosen worthy matron and W M M Kittie Jones associate matron. Iona Beyschlag became secretary Rose Gottsche treasurer Elbert Lair was chosen for W P Olive Ives conductor less and Mrs Simp Finnell associate conductress.
Mrs Henry Sanders suffered a fall last week and was badly hurt. Doctors fear she may lose the sight in one eye.
Theron Brewer suffered a broken leg between the hip and knee after his sled hit a bank while coasting near the Sigle Pauley residence. He remained calm and uncomplaining, praised as a good scout, as his holiday plans were disrupted.
This week saw multiple property transactions as buyers moved to new homes. Tom Gray bought A B Nahkunst's Washington Street house, plans to take possession in February. Nahkunst then purchased Mrs T C Netson’s home on E Street, while Netson acquired Rageth’s Washington Street property. Simp Finnell bought John Finnell Sr.’s home with possession set for April first and the Rees home rented to the couple until then. Rageth remains without a new residence.
The town’s Sunday schools cancel many Christmas programs this year due to a busy season and fuel shortages. Several schools will still host a Sunday morning treat, while the Evangelical and Baptist Sunday schools plan special programs and treats this evening.
John Finnell Jr. reports the loss of eleven head of steers this week due to a cattle disease caused by torn stalks. The total loss exceeds $1000, a bitter blow near Christmas. He notes other losses this year but believes he has been hit hardest.
Last Thursday Tony Tenhuizen sold a half interest in the Hamburg Cleaning Co to A. Harges. Harges is an experienced cleaning man and will be a splendid addition to the company.
Mrs. Sarah Bemberger aged sixty died at her Watson home Sunday after a long residence there. Burial was held Tuesday. She was beloved by the community and had been a longtime resident of the area.
In Clarinda fifteen year old Clark Miller was accidentally shot by his younger brother Donald with a revolver taken from their father’s bank cash drawer. The incident occurred after Sunday school as the boys prepared to go to the country. Clark died before medical help could arrive.
Tom Gray of near Atlantic Iowa risked a severe burn when a five gallon gas can exploded while he tried to heat oil near a corn shelter. He escaped with only burns to his clothes after diving into a snow bank, extinguishing the flames with instant presence of mind.
The Reporter is published one day early this week so the staff may have the day. A smaller paper will be issued due to Christmas. Next week's issue may print early if not crowded. Mr Johnson and family stay home with Zeke likely eating Santa’s candy. Mr Osborn and family spend week at Elmer Missouri hanging stockings. Mr Hill and family stay in town visiting Mr Hill’s Earlham-based parents.
James Reade and wife resume management of the Hotel Sidney after a year on a farm and a recent sale. The Reades previously ran the hotel successfully and are welcomed back by Sidney residents to run and reside in the hotel once more.
The adjourned annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company will be held Saturday January 3. All stockholders are invited. The meeting will be at the Reporter office, or a larger venue will be announced if needed.
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