Hamburgers and townsfolk chatter fill Rockport news
A long local items page recalls residents visiting, selling cabbage plants, and property sales. Names include Dr H Bayse, Chas Conner, Mrs Rice, W Fee, Miss Gussie VanFleet, Auditor Geo Coleman, Mrs McKissick, Ella Brown, Claude Brown, Silas Crandall, Claud Livingston, Charley Scott, John Burkhiser, A L Chantry, Walter Webster, Van Eaton, McAdoo Dean, Andrew Trudeau, Thos Hood, L C McBride, and others. It notes Fourth of July prep, a dodge of Decoration Day hours, a hog train to the south, and plans for trolley talks toward Kansas City and Excelsior Springs. Several locals travel or visit relatives, with health reports and upcoming trips to California and the Pacific Northwest.
Church Sermons and Activities Planned for June
The churches announce Sunday morning and evening sermons on The Humanity of Christ and Praising the Man with a Sunday children’s talk on The Child and The Kingdom. A Monday official board meeting is set for discussions. Baptisms by immersion are planned Thursday morning at Pritchard’s Lake followed by a neighbor church sermon and a picnic dinner. The pastor will also receive probationers Sunday morning and a reception may be held June 16.
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Christ
Pritchard’s Lake
M E Church South Sunday School and Preaching Schedule
A church notice lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at Cox Chapel with services Saturday and Sunday at specified times, plus Hamburg Sunday service. It invites parishioners to attend and includes pastor names and hospital details. Also notes about private gardened longevity resident Jackie Wilson and his joyful garden activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox Chapel
Doans Kidney Pills End Backache in Hamburg
Hamburg readers report Doan's Kidney Pills cured backache and urinary troubles linked to kidney issues. Mrs J M Smith of 1802 Washington St says the remedy gave relief over four years after an attack, with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents. Also mention of local sidewalk work and a veteran visiting relations, plus John R Garrett of Girard Alabama praising Doans Ointment for itching piles.
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Hamburg
Bright
Doan
Saga
Pilla
Senita
Grandfather Kelley confined by age and foot ailment
The notice reports Grandpa John W. Kelley is confined to his room due to foot complications and failing health yet remains cheerful with visits from old friends. It lists uncalled letters at Hamburg Iowa post office for the week ending June 4 1909 and notes parties advertising notices. Sidney residents Jeff Wilson and George Waterman visit town. Wilson, a pioneer, is 89. Burdock Blood Bitters touted as health aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie ‘Wilson
John W. Kelley
Hamburg
Iowa
Jeff Wilson
Geo
Waterman
Sidney
Mr. Wilson
Corn Growers Prize Offer Meant to Benefit Iowa
Professor Holden at Iowa State College promotes a $1000 corn prize with Iowa State handling awards. The plan splits the prize into multiple attractive awards to draw broad participation and educational value, to be announced at Ames and the Corn Exposition in Des Moines.
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P. Golden
Iowa State Agricultural College
Ames
Holden
Lowa
Halden
Dew Moines
Etha
of Holden
Himself
Sepocrates
Orly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. H. Bayse
Omahsa
Chas. Conner
Smith
R.rice
W. F. ‘Fee
Graig
Gussie VanFleet
Riverton
Rockport
Coleman
Ella Brown
Claude Brown
Madison
Silas Crandal
Effie of
Claud Livingston
Charley Scott
Locust Grove
Ben
McAdoo & Dean
Mr. Meyers
McKissick's Island
John Burkhiser
Millard
A. L.chantry
Walter. Webster
Sidnevere
van Eaton
Dakota
Andrew Trudeau
Lexington Neb
Business Mitters
Hemi
Thos. Hood
L.C. McBride
Meyer
Hatton
Fred. Janman
Farragut
Mose Chambers
James. Easley
Waterloo
J. G., Shockley
Randolph
T. ‘Mitchell
Davenport
Masonic Grand Lodge
BadRummerfield
Plattsmouth, Neb
K. C
Vera
Parkhurst
H. P Murphey
St. Joseph
G. G. Murphey
Frank Connor
Leslie M. Shaw
Kansas City
Excellsior Springs
Carrie
Edith Hatton
Dick Hatton
Leonard Cummins
Colorado Springs
Henry Baker
California
Oregon
Washington
Seattle
Harlow
L. J. Iilger
Hamburg, Iowa
THE
Methodist Church
M. E-Church South
George‘ Todd
Barton Pitta
Francia
Joseph
Mo. Carres
Amuition
Baker
Shuey
George
Martin
Leagguswrth
Kansas
Dean
John R. Garret
Girard
Ala
W. M. Clark
Albert Clawson
Harry Souther
W. A. Hurst
Edwin Stark
al Taylor
Partiea Cpling
G. A. Danforth
P. M
Atreag
Gioces
Lerew
Pantatorium
Roundtree’s Old Stand
Corn Growers
Aotige
A.H. Mann
Colorado
Yellowstone Park
Alaska-Yukon
Burlington
Farmers National Bank
A. Aydinger
M.M Payne
H.R. Grape
J. F. Miller
Miller
O. D. Butterfield
B. Cunningham
Independent Phone
DR. E E. Richard
Exchange Bank
Second Ene North
Presbyterian
Chuyeh
CHAS
Medford
Murphy’s Place
Reas
Murphy
Bell Phone
Pat Narrington
OM Shop
E. Street
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