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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
7
Social events of the week recount a surprise house warming for Mr and Mrs S Fender. About forty friends gathered at their new home last Saturday evening for games, conversation, and refreshments brought by the ladies. At the end Charles Thiessen gave the couple a silver table spoon set.
A surprise goodbye party for Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mortimore took place Saturday at the Lloyd Brown residence as they prepare to move to Brownville Nebraska to farm for the season. Guests arrived and concealed the plan, then enjoyed games, conversation, and refreshments along with a gift set of knives forks and spoons expressing neighborly esteem.
Mrs. Andrew Jackson Delia Tipton born May 28 1843 in New Toledo Ohio died January 17 1920 at Malvern aged 76 years 7 months 19 days She was the youngest of eleven children and married Andrew Jackson December 25 1865 at Glenwood Iowa They had nine children seven of whom survived to care for them in later years Funeral services were held at East Liberty church Malvern led by Rev M A Gable Many grandchildren and great grandchildren attended Mrs Pricilla alAdoo died January 19 1920 aged 77 years 3 months 18 days She was born in Salem Pa married Daniel McAdoo July 12 1886 They lived in Illinois and Iowa later settling near Villisca Hamburg and finally with daughter Mae Stinson She leaves three children seven grandchildren four sisters and one brother Funeral services were held last Wednesday Burial in Pilot Grove cemetery near her old home
A family reunion and birthday gathering was held at the D B Findley home Sunday in honor of D B Findley whose birthday was on that date. The children were all here for the occasion and a grand time was had. Mrs George Green of Craig and Miss Bessie Findley attending college in Lincoln were the out of town guests.
A W. C. T. U. tea at Mrs. Leonard Cummins home drew a large crowd as the first such gathering in some time. Mrs. G. H. Dean hosted the Married Ladies club on Friday for a forty two game and refreshments. Mrs. Terry Sullivan entertained Empyrean ladies and friends with light refreshments. A miscellaneous shower at Fred Grasmier’s on Friday for Floyd Holliman and wife yielded many useful gifts and an evening of merriment.
Elizabeth Welch daughter of Mr and Mrs Mert Welch suffers a fourth arm fracture in under two years after a Tuesday slip while returning home. Doctors will determine bone condition by an average. she remains brave and uncomplaining about the mishap.
The mother of County Treasurer M. O. Story died at her home between Farragut and Sidney on Monday. Mrs. Story was a longtime county settler, noted as one of the area's early pioneers.
W. Howe of the Sidney Argus visited Hamburg last Friday, meeting local officials and inspecting city activities. The visit highlighted ongoing regional coverage and potential joint reporting opportunities.
Mrs Hester A Notson Carson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R P Notson, died January 25 1920 at her home east of Sidney after a two year illness. Funeral at her home Wednesday at 10 am with burial in Utterbach cemetery. Born September 15 1851 she was 68 years 4 months 10 days. She married Uriah Carson October 22 1875. he died 1884. Survived by six children Elworth Carson Anna Henderson Callie Davies Shenandoah and Robert Carson per Wyoming one child died in infancy Guy Carson was killed in an auto accident in 1917. She leaves five grandchildren her aged parents four sisters and five brothers.
Thomas J. Morgan, age seventy one, longtime county resident and former board of supervisors member, died at his Farragut home after six weeks illness. He leaves three children Wallace Farragut George Blair Nebraska and Mrs. George Feil Riverton, two sisters Marie Stark Farragut and Rachel Jennings Burlington, and his wife died twelve years ago. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Farragut conducted by Rev Matheny of Greenfield, Iowa, with burial in Farragut cemetery.
Union gatherings extend Sunday services for several weeks with revival talk. Next Sunday the Presbyterian church hosts the service, following well attended Methodist church services last Sunday. The Rev Hl G Parker delivered a gospel sermon that pleased the congregation.
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R. J. Richie, Shenandoah district manager for the electric light company, met with the city council Friday evening to push improvements for Hamburg. He said a three phase line would run to the town's south end to prevent large motors at the elevators from pulling down lights. The street circuitry rebuilding has been ongoing through winter and should wrap up soon.
The public library's junior department receives a gifted collection for the children's reading tables. The books honor a mother's memory of her son and are bound with artistic illustrations. The dedication invites children to enjoy the new volumes and visit the library.
J. W. Hamilton of Mankato Kansas visited last week among former Friends. He found few people he knew and noted many changes that left him doubting if he was in the right town. Forty years bring big changes to those who stay, while others away reshape the place. Hamilton helped build the old McKissick house and other landmarks.
The Good Bros. elevator office was broken into Monday night through a window and $22 was stolen from the safe. Officials suspect local involvement. Nearby towns have faced many robberies this winter, but Hamburg has been relatively free of trouble.
The Hamburg Cemetery and Improvement Association will hold its annual meeting and election of officers at the home of Mrs. N. E. Faxon on Tuesday afternoon February 3 at 2 30. A special request is made for all interested to be present.
Local star Vie Ruedy, known for his s p e c t a c u l a r play with Hamburg and St. Joseph, signs with Joplin Western League club. He returns to the field April 1 under manager Jimmy Hamilton after a navy and barnstorming career and strong showings in semi pro play.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Beal were charivaried by long distance from Hamburg to St. Louis. Gib Franklin and Tebe Reeves organized the stunt. The groom has not sent up the reigars. The couple hoped to escape to a large town but were found at the Planters Hotel when the bride answered a ringing cow bell on the phone.
The Baptist church ladies hosted an apron social on a Monday evening where invites were small aprons with pockets. Admission was one cent per inch of waist, placed in the apron pocket. A playlet titled The Old Maids Convention drew laughs as contestants vied for a prize husband. About $60 was raised and refreshments followed in the basement.
Perry Van Meter and George Lusby returned from Gordon Nebraska after a 700 mile journey in three and a half days. Lusby stayed with his daughter Mrs. Mick Miller. Van Meter plans to move to Gordon in spring to take up a ranch with Jakes Means joining to help farm.
Clarence Beam started by buying Mrs. Cora Blank house then sold his to his brother Joe Beam. Ray Lauritson bought Jesse Smith property in the north part of town. In six months many resident sales occurred with more deals in the air.
Miss Ruth O Neal and Mr Jesse Beal surprised friends by marrying Sunday evening at Farragut. They plan ten days in St Louis before settling on the groom’s farm near town. Ruth, daughter of Mrs John O Neal, is a Hamble girl known for violin talent and charm. Jesse is the son of Mr and Mrs G M Beal, a reliable young farmer with a bright future. Best wishes go with the couple. Keep wedding secret notes also mention Clara Kern and Gilbert Zach wed in Council Bluffs December 26 and to begin housekeeping near Northboro in March.
The home of N. J. Mortimore witnessed the Sunday marriage of Effie Cotton and Archie Claybourn of Thurman with Rev. L. B. Lampkin officiating. The couple, well known locally, will reside in Thurman and begin married life surrounded by friends who wish them happiness and prosperity.
E. R. Trites of Watson, en route to Moran Kansas, visited town Monday to arrange move. He says he won at the state corn show in Columbia Missouri, taking two firsts two seconds and sixth and seventh prizes. He also earned reserve championship on a bushel of corn. Trites is a veteran in show business and often returns home with prizes.
Mrs. Eye damage occurred when her seventeen month old child pushed a finger into her eye while she played with it. Medical aid arrived promptly and though the eye remains in bad condition, loss of sight is not anticipated.
The revival meeting at the South M. I. church ends after three weeks. Interest was good and several individuals came forward during the services.
Announcement from here of the death of Mrs Chas Shuey at Waterloo after an operation. Funeral services were held last Wednesday. Charley Shuey, formerly a cleaning business operator in Hamburg, is well known locally.
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