Legends Of Wm Lewis The Pioneer Of Hamburg
A historical sketch recalls Wm Lewis known as Old Bill Lewis, an early settler near the Missouri border. He led a Unionist group, faced raids, and narrowly survived a mock trial after raids linked to deserters and jayhawkers. The piece also notes a Baptist pastor call for Rev A W Tandy and a local fraud about changing rural routes at Coin Gazette.
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Missouri Slope
Wm. Lewis
Bill Lewis
State Line
Robert Lewis
Missouri River
Lewis
Union
Gang
Missouri
Mr. Lewis
Hamburg
A. W. Main
Townsend Fugitt
Fremont County
Mt. Fugitt
Price
Warren Price
Peru
Nebraska
Mr. Fagitts
Mr. Fugitt
Cour Tence
The
Baptist Church
A. W. Tandy
Montevedo
Minnesota
Tandy
Iowa College
Seminary
Chicago University
Coin Gazette
Omaha Bee
Land that will grow anything you plant and cultivate
The advertisement touts deep rich black soil suitable for farming and rich returns for diligent cultivation. It urges readers to contact K. T. Brown in Aberdeen South Dakota for information about the land and drainage advantages.
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K. T. Brown
Aberdes v. S Dak
O E S Sunshine Chapter Elects Leaders at Banquet
Sunshine Chapter No 153 O E S held its annual election Monday night naming Worthy Matron Mrs Mary Mitchell Patron W E Mann and others. After the election the degree of membership was conferred on Miss Mattie Tiller Oliver Whetstone and Elbert Lair followed by a banquet.
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O.E.S
Sunshine
O.E. S
Mary Mitchell
W. E. Mann
Dr. Swiggart
Iona Beysch
Three Accidents At Sidney Injure Noted Locals
Rev A O Broyles Baptist minister suffered permanent eye injury after a broom handle struck his eye. Mrs Broyles was grief stricken. Glen Peak was thrown from a sleigh and broke a leg. Everett Lutz cut his chin while loading a table onto an express wagon.
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A.O. Broyles
the Baptist Church
Glen Peak
Everett Lutz
Surprise 87th Birthday for Mr Press Townsend
About thirty friends and neighbors gathered at Mr Press Townsends home in Phelps Addition to honor his 87 birthday. The evening included games music and Mr Wm Zich entertained with fancy dances before refreshments and departures at a late hour.
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Press Townsend
Phelps Addition
Wm. Zich
Town
Omaha Marriage Announcement for Miss Hiva Head and C Edward Seives
Hamburg friends learn of the marriage in Omaha on January 25 of Miss Hiva Head and C Edward Seives. The bride, a nurse who served Hamburg families, will reside at Scribner Nebraska and be at home after February 1.
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Hamburg
Omaha
Hiva Head
C. Edward Seives
Seivers
Scribner
Nebraska
Mrs Jane Brown Sick In Cleghorn Indiana
Mrs Jane Brown long sick at Cleghorn Indiana with daughter Minnie Brown Loomis daughter. Son W J Brown left Sunday to be with her and had not returned. Altar Society of the Catholic church held a large supper for 35 members and friends at Joe Miller home with games and music.
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Jane Brown
Minnie Brown-Loomis
Cleghorn
W.J. Brown
Altar Society of the Catholic Church
Joe Miller
Train stuck in snow drift near Fairfax and Corning
A Burlington train between Fairfax and Corning was trapped by a snow drift Saturday afternoon and delayed several hours before being freed. Miss Winnie Miller of Farragut visited Cyrus Ward's home over Sunday.
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Burlington
Fairfax
Corning
Winnie Miller
Farra— Gut
Cyrus Ward
Miss Brittian Hosts Evening With Friends
Miss Dolly Brittian entertained last evening at her Argyle street home. A group of young college friends were guests of honor and the gathering was enjoyed by all present.
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Dolly Brittian
Argyle Street
Lucretia Moore and Bryson Gundy Wedding Soon
Announcement of a wedding between Miss Lucretia Moore and Mr. Bryson Vaun Gundy planned for next Wednesday January 6 at high noon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Moore of High Creek southeast of the city. the groom is a young farmer living near Shenandoah. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s parents’ home.
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Lucretia Moore
Bryson Vaun Gundy
G. W. Moore
High Creek
Shenandoah
Double Wedding at McKissick Island Nebraska City
Willis Dennis and Miss Libbie Nichels along with Charles Guinn and Miss Hettie Nerhemin were wed last Friday December 24 in Nebraska City. The couples returned to Hamburg and were hosted at dinner by Mrs Maud Stearns before planning to make farm homes on the Island.
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Nebraska City
Willis Dennis
Libbie Nichels
Charles Guinn
Hettie Nerhemin
McKissick Island
Hamburg
Maud Stearns
Junior Corn Contest At Iowa State College
The Junior Corn Contest at Iowa State College runs next week starting January 3 and continues for two weeks. Any boy or girl in Iowa may enter for nearly 1000 dollars in premiums. No entry fee is listed for corn.
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Iowa State College
Iowa
Patti McBride Resigns from Western Union Office
Miss Patti MaBrice resigns from her position at the Western Union office and Albert Harley accepts the vacancy.
New Year's Resolution to Close Stores Early at 6 30 P M
A Hambourg Merchants pact urges weekly night closures except Saturdays to curb long hours. The signers claim shorter hours will grant clerks freedom and improve family life, while vowing no loss of patronage or business.
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Hamburg
Groves to Resign as County Farm Superintendent
In a conversation with W. E. Robb a board of supervisors member he informed us that M Groves announced retirement plans for March 1st from his post as county farm superintendent. He is praised for his earnings for the county and the board regrets his departure.
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W. E. Robb
Board of Supervisors
M. Groves
Groves
Piano Bancars Offer Near Hamburg With Low Payments
A slightly used piano is offered near Hamburg to save on boxing and shipping. Cash or payments as low as five dollars per month are accepted. Write Olney Music Company in St Joseph, Missouri.
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Hamburg
Olney Music Company
St. Joseph, Ho
Cox Chapel Couple Wed in Double Reception
Alfred Grase and Josie Mackey of Cox Chapel united in marriage last Sunday evening Dec 26 with Rev D E Finley officiating. A large company attended the ceremony at the chapel followed by two receptions at the Mackey home and the Case home, respectively.
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Alfred Grase
Josie Mackey
Cox Chapel
D E. Finley
A.J. Mackey
W. H. Case
Married in Rockport as Lee Good weds Miss Sadie Willis
Lee Good and Miss Sadie Willis were married last Thursday afternoon in Rockport. The ceremony took place in a large store in the city with a large company of friends present. Hamburg friends offered congratulations to the couple.
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Lee Good
Sadie Willis
Rockport
Hamburg
Notson Plans Move to Kansas Farm After Visit
Charles Notson, who travelled from Brycus Kansas, returned Monday after a brief visit with relatives. He announced plans to move soon to a farm he recently purchased near Wichita, indicating a forthcoming relocation to farm life.
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Chas. Notson
Sear Brycus
Kansas
Mr. Notson
Wichita
Thurman Seeks Electric Light Plant Fund
A movement in Thurman began last week to establish an electric light plant for the city. At last reports about 400 dollars remained to be raised to insure the enterprise.
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Thurman
Detecting Tuberculosis in Cattle and Swine
Tuberculosis among cattle and swine has risen, prompting calls for reliable live-animal detection. The tuberculin test is presented as the certain method when properly administered, with Bulletin No. 107 by Dr. Strange defending its reliability and detailing quarantine and breeding use. Copies are free from the Iowa Experiment Station in Ames, Iowa.
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Strange
Chas. F. Curtiss
Iowa Experiment Station
Ames
Lowa
Gene Wright Injures Arm Loading Wood
Gene Wright slipped while loading wood on Monday and fractured his arm. He was brought to town where the doctor promptly repaired the injured limb.
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Gene Wright
Monday
Wood for Sale by Gene Wright
Wood for sale in dry, green, or mixed varieties. Delivery can be arranged at any time. Contact Gene Wright by Bell phone to arrange delivery and pricing.
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Bell Phone
Gene Wright
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Frank Stow
Olive Ives
Fannie Bell
Sidney
Miss Brittian
Patti McBride
Hamburgs
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