Drowned in Horseshoe Lake near Theissen in tragedy
A Saturday drowning at Horseshoe Lake northeast of town took Hersel Woodward as cramps struck while swimming. A rescue effort led by Mayor Tiller recovered the body about two hours later in six feet of water, as mournful relatives prepared for burial. Miss Mamie Chapman, a 20 year old town telephonist, died suddenly from pneumonia, with funeral at the Methodist church and burial at Monument Hill. The paper notes a warm community response and a church social event on a hot evening, plus a brief reunion of local travelers Sam and Win visiting home.
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Theissen Lake
Hersel Woodward
Woodward
Hersel
Tiller
Medford
Undertaking Establishment
John Woodward
Baptist Church
Mt. Olive
Mamie Chapman
Methodist Church
Monument Hill Cemetery
Miss Chapman
Hamburg
Iowa
Casper
Wyo
Atchison, Kans
A. A. Chapman
Easterbrook
Wyoming
Thermopolis Independent
Maaimie Chapman
Thompsona
Reat Chapman
Paying the Ditch Tax Herald
The Walnut Creek drainage district levy has caused hardship yet residents have paid in full. One man paid 2521 dollars, with the law allowing payments in ten installments. no discount is offered for early settlement and the first installment is due January 1.
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Walnut Creek
Hd E Odell seeks Yass County superintendent post
Hd E Odell a former Farra gut boy who recently earned a life certificate in Peru Nebraska has entered the race for County Superintendent of Yass County Nebraska. Reports indicate he has a strong chance in the August 17 primary due to a solid year of teaching in the county.
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Hd E
Odell
Farragut
Peru
Neb
Yass County
Miss Bertha Berthoft Leaves for Burlington Home
Miss Bertha Berthoft, who has spent several months with her uncle George Serew, departs today for her home near Burlington.
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Bertha Berthoft
Geo. Serew
Burlington
Apples Wanted at Hamburg by Schaub Co
fH. J. Schaub Co. will on and after Aug. 1 pay market price for early apples at Hamburg. The notice calls for growers to bring fruit to the Hamburg area as soon as possible and confirms ongoing purchase terms.
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Fh. J. Schaub Co
Hamburg
Centipede Bite Report From Oklahoma Woman
C W Noblett's daughter Mrs Hattie Smith of Oklahoma recounts a morning incident while dressing when a centipede six inches long bit her hand. With her husband’s help they removed the creature and washed out the poison, avoiding serious harm though a scar is likely. They kept the insect in alcohol awaiting shipment home.
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C. W. Noblett
Hattie Smith
Oklahoma
Farm Sale Near City by Asbury Jack to W T Davis
Asbury Jack sold his farm five miles west of the city to W T Davis. He receives a two story brick building formerly used by the Democrat office near Main and D streets as part of the deal. Jacks will remain in possession until March 1 and then decide future plans.
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Asbury Jack
W. T. Davis
Jacks
Democrat
Main
D Street
View Enterprise Comes to Peru for Cider Press
John Meek of Castlem an d Meek of Peru visited the city to arrange a cider press and vinegar factory. They seek a proper location and abundant apples, with negotiations under way to secure land soon. A hydraulic press with 150 barrels daily capacity is planned to utilize non rotten fruit and create a local market for a waste product.
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John Meek
Castléman & Meek
Peru
Weed patches spur drunken bottle cure plan in Salina
A Salina town tale reports weeds on vacant lots hid a bottle of whisky. News spreads, weeds vanish, and citizens urge mass quart bottle distributions. Also note Don Parman of Hamburg dies in New Mexico tuberculous disease. Hamburg ball team rumor grows. Farragut defeats them 16 to 1.
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Salina
K. G. Journal
Hamburg
Farragut
Chautauqua Circuit and Local Events List
Sidney chautauqua runs July 23 to August 1 with other regional events in Randolph Rockport Shenandoah and Riverton fairs and reunions scheduled through late August. Local flood impacts near Sidney prompt sand barrier actions and a small fine after officials order two residents arrested for blocking a flood flume. An editor of Caldwell Kansas News, R T Simons, sells the Caldwell News. Benj Bobbitt of Fremont County dies at 63. the Glidder Automobile Tour begins in Detroit and covers 2636 miles ending near Denver with a stop in Council Bluffs.
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Sidney Chatauqua
Woodman
Randolph
Rockport
Congress
Rockport Fair
Shenandoah Fair
Chautauqua
Shenandoah
Sidney
Fremont County
R. T. Simons
Caldwell
Kansas
R McDonald
Cadwell Advacee
Simons
Sidney Union
The
News
Benj. Bobbitt
Jleaves
Detroit
Council Bluffs
Denver
Kansas City
Poison Salmon Toxin Strikes Mrs Huffes and Daughter
Mrs Robt Huffes and her daughter Elsie suffered severe poisoning after eating salmon last Saturday. They started feeling ill almost immediately and were treated by Dr Sperry who provided relief. Recovery took several days.
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Rob't Huffes
Elsie
Sperry
Farragut Votes Bonds For School Building
In a special election Farragut residents approved issuing 5000 dollars in bonds to fund a new school building amid 103 votes cast. Results show 92 in favor and 15 against with 23 of the voters being women. Fremont County notes list July 28 29 and 30 as examination dates for teacher certificates and renewal reminders for those nearing completion. Scholarships offer by Highland College provide a 20 dollar voucher covering contingent fees while State College tuition remains free. A local column denounces a traveling fake cripple scam as harmful to the public and reports on local residents E A Almloff and son visiting family and potential transfer to a fast mail route. Shreveport Louisiana native Chas Batchelor visits Riverton area with sister Calla and cousin Miss Blanche Morgan before continuing to Kansas City.
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Farragut
Fremont County
Highland Fark College
Jane
Della Simons
Chas, Batcheloer
Shreveport
Riverton
Calla
Miss Blanche
Morgan
Kansas City
Joy Ride Through Hamburg Ends With Fines and Appeals
Shenandoah riders W H Draper and Wm Harry passing through Hamburg Nebraska City area on a Sunday afternoon caused a near collision with Eb Smith. Harry was freed after a magistrate found him not responsible as a passenger while Draper was fined 25 dollars plus costs and appealed. Mayor Tiller ordered further action delayed.
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Jay
Shenandoah
W. H. Draper
Wm. Harry
Hamburg
Nebraska City
Nishna Bridge
Eb Smith
Harry
Wikoff
Tiller
Draper
Justice Wilcott
Gun Club weekly shoot score report and remarks
At the Gun Club the regular weekly shoot last Thursday produced a score list. W Laraway notes several new shooters show promise for the future. HS Wildberger from Fremont County writes requesting continued delivery of The Reporter and comments on political life under democratic rule, praising Republican principles.
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Gitb
W. Laraway
HS. Wildberger
Fremont County
Nebraskan
Locust Grove D C Club Hears Wedding Notice
At a D C club meeting held at Geo Lush home in Locust Grove township Minnie Lush announced her forthcoming marriage to Thomas F Vance scheduled for July 28. The gathering also included a call to order Mrs Sturgeon for black berries.
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Geo. Lush
Locust Grove Township
D. C
Minnie Lush
Thomas F. Vance
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Horsel Woodward
Horseshoe Lake
H. Brown
Sam
Deadwood
S. D
Win
Sells Farm
Enterprise
Nebraska
Lowa
New Mexico
Don Parman
Sylvester Parman
EL Marker
John Hessas
Mainstreet
Hotsas
Marker
E. A. Almloff
Chicago
W. Reed
Claud Clayton
D. P. Long
H. Holtzinger
Chase McKiswick Q
Chas. Claytor W. Warnstaf
C. W. Hayward
P, Stewart
F. Hilger
B. Carpenter
E, McKissick
F. Arnold G. Privett
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