Caleb Dennis Dead After Long Illness at Island Home
The Island resident Caleb Dennis died at his home on February 17 at age 59 years, 5 months, and 2 days after years of poor health. Born in Syracuse on September 13, 1848, he moved here in 1876, married Blaze A. Baler, and left seven children, four brothers in Michigan, and a sister in California. The funeral was held Wednesday in the Christian church under Mason auspices. Resolutions from Jerusalem Lodge 243 tribute his fidelity to Masonry and mourn his passing.
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Caleb Dennis
Island
H Hospital
St. Joseph
Syracuse
New York
Blaze A. Baler
Guide Roy
Neb
Blmerville
Michigan
California
Mason Lodge
Dennis
M. Dolph
Sedalia
Dolh
S. P. Beckstead
Samuel Chandler
Supreme court affirms Thornell ruling in Atlantic census case
The Supreme Court upholds Judge Thornell's decision from the 1905 Atlantic census dispute. Fraudulent enumerator names were struck, reducing the city population below 5000 and preventing the executive council from publishing figures. The liquor industry disputed the ruling, which the court in Sidney Harald notes upheld.
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Thornell
Atlantic
Thocnell
Executive Council
Lquor
Supreme Court
Sidney Harald
Methodist Church announces services and union meeting
The church lists Sunday morning and evening services with classes and prayer meetings, notes a union meeting with Attorney General Byers at Fremony, and invites county officials and the public. It reports 89 in Sunday school, a sermon on Leaness of Soul, and mentions local deaths and visits by parishioners.
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Methodist Church
Do.ur
Scho
Duke Alberson
La.m
Teaaler
Leaness
Genjerl Byers
Harlan
Fremony
Sidney
Hanbury
General Byers
Chain
Geneval
Williams
Davidson
Bryan
Hamburg
Fremont County
Byers
M. E
Percival Resident Bridget Quint O'Brien Dies in Nebraska City
Bridget Quint O'Brien, born April 7 1850 in Dundee Scotland, died last Saturday at her Nebraska City home after a long illness. She emigrated to Fremont Indiana in 1869, married Mat O'Brien June 21 1869, and had eleven children, seven living including John Head Matt O'Brien and Mrs Tom Gilmore of Imogene Iowa, Charles of Percival Iowa, James Theresa and Agnes of Nebraska City. Funeral was Monday at St Marys Catholic Church in Nebraska City.
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Mat O'Urieh
Percival
Nebraska City
Council Blutts
Bridget Quint
Dundee
Scotland
Fremont
County
Mat O’brien
John Head
Matt O'Brien
Tom Gilmore
Imogene
Charles
James
Theresa
Agnes
St Mary's Catbolic Church
Neabraska City
Darning Club Organizes Among Hamburg Matrons And Friends
The editor notes a new Hamburg club of young matrons and friends called the Darning Club. Members meet Saturdays at a member’s home, bring clothing to repair, chat, and finish the week’s mending together turning a chore into a social pleasure. Also: J Means and Bertha Miller wed at the bride’s grandparents’ home near Hamburg with Rev Elder officiating. They plan to move to a new home near Sioux City. Emily Redford, former war teacher now in Omaha, visited Hamburg over the weekend, spending Saturday in Watson before returning.
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Hamburg
J. Means
Bertha Miller
Mes
Barrett
Sioux City
Emily Redford
War Public
Omaha
Watson
Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting Announced
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday afternoon February 27 at 3 30 with Mrs Gottsebe. All members urged to attend. Ladies and congregation invited. Please bring mite boxes to send year end contribution to the Foreign Mission Secretary by March 1. Mary E Mitchell Secretary.
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Presbyterian Church
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Gottsebe
Foreign Mission
Mary E. Mitchell
Sec’y
Marble game at McAdoo and Deans store
A fragment reports a marble game seen behind McAdoo and Deans store last Monday evening. The item notes the activity seemed premature, offering no further details about participants or outcomes.
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McAdoo & Dean's
Worst Snow Storm Paralyzes Town With Deep Ditches
The season’s worst snow storm hit last Wednesday morning bringing heavy drifting and trains delayed for hours. Mails were held up as mail carriers pressed on before being forced to retreat. Roads were nearly impassable with snow depths from six to ten inches.
Death of Yonke's Son Sparks Investigation At Island Office
Ward cites the death of Gus Yonke’s son at the lower Island area as requiring inquiry. The boy sickened ten days ago, worsened to pneumonia and peritonitis, and died after the father refused medical aid. Neighbors summoned a physician who arrived too late. Neighbors call it neglect that led to the death. An auction sale at the Hamburg Mercantile Co draws crowds as manager Delay reports new goods and a bid to clear stock.
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Ward
Gus Yonke
Murchison
Hamburg Mercantile Co
Hamburg
Delay
Mrs Bailey Hosts Luncheon for Belle Frazier Engagement
Mrs Jas Bailey entertained a company of Friends at luncheon at her Payne area home last Thursday. The event honored her sister Miss Belle Frazier, marking the formal engagement announcement to Mr James Bentley.
Miss Bechtel Hosts Friends For Miss Redford Honor
Miss Bechtel entertained a company of friends Saturday evening in honor of Miss Red ford.
Mrs Hill Hosts Old Time Social For Friends
Mrs. F. W. Hill entertained friends Wednesday afternoon at an old time social. Guests were asked to wear cherished age old clothing and tight fitting gowns as worn fifty years ago. All enjoyed the afternoon highly.
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F. W. Hill
HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDAY OF UNCLE BROCH Lair
The Sidney Herald notes G Lair of this city celebrated his 90th birthday born December 13 1818 in Adair County Kentucky He came to Fremont County in 1865 and lived in Madison Township Hamburg and for six years in the city with daughter Miss Mattie Lee A Lair the county superintendent of schools He is a Baptist for 71 years and a Mason since 1862 in Gentry Missouri Health is reasonably good and old friends wish him many returns of the day.
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Sidney Herald
Broch
Bamburg
G. Lair
Uncle Broch
Adair County
Kentucky
America
Lair
Fremont County
Mr. Lair
Baptist Church
Gentryville
Gentry County
Missouri
Enoch
Dressmaking College Offers Practical Home Skill Training
A Hamburg College of Dressmaking advertises a practical and artistic cutting and finishing course for women and girls, claiming lifelong benefits and home usefulness. The notice mentions students already enrolled and invites others to visit the college, while a separate social note records Miss Pay Fairhurst’s 18th birthday party and a bracelet gift from friends.
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College of
College of Dressmaking
Hamburg
Alfalfa Hay for Sale and Coat Offer by Trenton Spotless
Frank Gilman endorses the Trenton Spotless coat as best value and notes F. McBride & Co. sell it. Place orders at Mr. C. A. Cowle's store or call their office directly for both items, with both phones provided.
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Frank Gilman
Trenton
F. McBride & Co
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