Tragic Shenandoah auto crash claims Merril Simpson
A Ford tire casing exploded near the Theo Nortstrom farm south of Shenandoah, instantly killing sixteen year old Merril Simpson and injuring fifteen year old David Miller. Miller, a Shenandoah High junior and Zenith Theatre usher, remains hospitalized with a broken leg and dislocated jaw, while the car’s driver John Brinkman had loaned the vehicle.
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Shenandoah
Mervill Simpson
David Miller
The
Sentinel Post
Merril Simpson
Charles Simpson
Dudley Miller
Theo Nortstrom
Hand
David
Zenith Theatre
Shenandoah High School
Merrill Simpson
Norwich
Miller
John H. Brinkman
Ford
Simpson
Nordstrom
Brinkman
Clarence West
Wedding Secret Out Revealed In Fresno Marriage
W J Bault son of Mr and Mrs Wm Bault brought home his bride from Fresno last September in Fresno where Miss Josephine Gonzales lived with a married sister. The couple, now at the Bault home on Gertrude avenue, received a country serenade and hazing with C H East and bride present. Mrs J M Barrett and Mrs Clem Gude visited Onatn Monday.
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California
Will Bault
W. J. Bault
Wm. Bault
Fresno
Bault
Gertrude Avenue
Jake” Bault
Josephine Gonzales
C. H. East
Bride
East Siders Dominate West Side in Friday Baseball Clash
Hamburg readers witnessed a wild nine innings as the East Siders beat the West Siders 17 to 11. Johnson, Smith and Colon pitched for the East. Danley and Gearhart starred for the West. The Legion post gained 146.87 dollars from the fundraiser. a large crowd enjoyed the game and the grandstand rally.
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Hamburg
United States
West Side
East Side
West Siders
Hambure
American Legion
Clayton
Danley
Johnson, Smith and Colon
Danley and Gearhart
Buster Brown
Dr. Gitz
Travis
Long
Forsyth
Wellington Davey
Rain Delays Hamburg Shenandoah Baseball Game
Rain halted the Sunday game between Hamburg and Shenandoah at Shenandoah, with steady showers from Saturday evening through Sunday. Farmers welcomed the rain for the corn crop, though fans miss the expected matchup. Shenandoah will visit on Sunday, August 8, for a rematch to prove which club is better.
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Hamburg
Shenandoah
Oil prospects near Trites farm draw interest in Moran paper
A clipped note from the Moran Kansas Free Whizz reports Tulsa Refining Company acquiring an interest in the Gillespie Taylor lease on the Caldwell farm. Well No 1 ready to pump and No 2 located north of it, across the road from the Trites farm, with potential development soon.
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Moran
Kansas
J. R. Trites
Tulsa Refining Company
Gillespie-Taylor
Caldwell Farm
No. 1
Trites
Another Thrilling Battle II West Siders Challenge East Side
West Siders issue a challenge to the East Side for a rematch at the Hamburg ball diamond on Wednesday afternoon next week after Friday’s setback. The East Side accepts and vows to bring stronger play. Bragging is cautioned as fans await surprises and a stiffer game from the West Side.
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West Siders
Hamburg
West Side
Ever Popular Place Draws Summer Bathers at Smalley Farm
The old swimming hole on the Smalley farm northwest of town attracts large crowds this summer with daily cooling swims. Residents from Hamburg Sidney and Nebraska City travel to Juddy Hole to enjoy the refreshing waters and recreation.
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Smalley Farm
Hamburg
Sidney
Nebraska City
Juddy Hole
Challengers Call for Hamburg Return Baseball Game
A challenge from Chas Clayton's West Siders to Hamburg East Siders for a return game at Hamburg on Wednesday afternoon August 4 1920. Proceeds fund American Legion club room furniture. The match aims at revenge with both sides excluding players from other towns except New York. Howard Colons East Siders accept the challenge under the stated conditions.
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Clayton
West Siders
East Siders
Hamburgy Town
Hamburg
New York
Hubert Woodward
American Legion
Howard Colon
Grayton
North Pole
Rain Spoils Union Services at City Park
Rain canceled the regular union community services planned for Sunday at the city park. A special program had been prepared but weather prevented attendance. services may resume next Sunday evening if conditions allow. Mrs George Payne and daughter visited the former's parents near Langdon earlier in the week.
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George Payne
Langdon
Barrett Named Manager Of Hamburg Standard Oil Station
M J Barrett and family will remain in Hamburg as SI J is chosen manager of the Standard Oil Filling Station at Argyle and FE streets. The new station is a dandy improvement. Barrett is a likable, service minded man. Community glad to keep the Barretts and praises Standard Oil for the appointment.
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M. J. Barrett
Hamburg
Barrett
SI. J
Standard Oil
Argyle
Mr. Barrett
Standard Oil Company
Runaway Team Injures Mrs Fletcher in Town Drive
Mrs Bruce Fletcher, returning from town with a trading trip, was thrown from a buggy when a nervous team veered across the road. A dog spooked the horses just before reaching her home, dislocating one knee. She was reported improving but described the injury as very painful for several days.
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Bruce Fletcher
Fletcher
Farm Editor Jarnigan to Speak at City Park Event
Newspaperman J. W. Jarnigan editor of the Town Farmer, a leading midwest farm publication, will deliver the address at Union Community Services in the city park next Sunday evening. He is described as a man of rare ability and promises vital, interesting remarks for all attendees.
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J. W. Jarnigan
The
Town Farmer
Middle West
Union Community Services
City Park
Jarnigan
Editor and Family Enjoy a Vacation This Week
Freddy Hill editor of the Re garter takes a week off with wife and daughter, visiting Omaha and Malvern before returning home early next week. Zeke Johnson and Gabe Miller run the Reporter offices, with Miss Vennys Butts gathering local news. The piece praises Hill’s fair management while noting the temporary shift in duties. Also reported is the marriage of Sidney mayor G. T. Hatten to Eva Spratten in Sidney, officiated by Rev J W Todd, marking Hatten’s third mayoral term.
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Freddy Hill
The
Regarter
Omaha
Malvern
Fred
Thos
Gidley
Zeke”. Johnson
Gabo Miller
Fred W. Hill
Sidney
G. T. Hatten
Eva Spratten
J. W. Todd
Presbyterian Church
Hatten
Sentinel-Post
Stecher Team Edged In Hamburg Park Fast Game
Joe Stecher's fast team from Dodge Nebraska visited Hamburg Park and lost 2 to 0 in a clean game before a large crowd. Anton Stecher pledged future visits on a percent basis, with both Joe and Anton present, or no gate receipts. Hamburg pitcher Kinnen held Dodge to four hits while Welby allowed five. Hamburg made four errors to Dodge's two.
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Hamburg Park
Joe Stecher
Dodge
Nebraska
Joe
Boston
Excelsior
Hamburg
Anton
Kinnen
lWambureg
Warnstaff
Sprague
Mansfield
Burns
Spicer
Butler
Srb
Tomas
Lynch
Stecher
Dodger
Avoca
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Ball Park
Missouri
Main Street
J. M. Barrett
Clem Gude
Hamburg City Park
Bris. Beal
Editor
Otecher
Burg
Strong
Notte
Ae Kinnen
P Warnstaff
Dodge AB
Kane
Rey Jelen
Ces Ease
I-Po
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