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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
1
A Commercial Club initiative built a free ferry across the Nishna after high water damaged a bridge approach and unsafe side bridges. Private ferries faced fare complaints leading to a decision to operate a free boat. Carnival plans shift to July 14 to 18 as merchants fund entertainment and local efforts grow.
Reports from California Idaho Kansas and New Mexico indicate grasshoppers are exterminating crops. The piece recalls a past Kansas outbreak in the early 1870s and notes regional fear of widespread damage amid hot winds. A Free Methodist church nearby plans repairs, resumes worship, and may hold a protracted meeting to attract members and decide on hiring a minister.
A light rain favored Hamburg on Monday night, stimulating new growth in the city’s vegetation. However the surrounding countryside near the city limits received little moisture, leaving vast areas dry.
Wednesday evening at six o clock the wedding of Ernest Jaecket and Lulie Case took place at the bride's parents home. Rev Seybold of the Evangelical church officiated. The couple reside six miles west of town and are highly regarded. The groom is a son of H F Jaetkel and a young farmer. the bride will be a welcome addition to their home.
A. H. Mann plans a new coal and feed venture in Hamburg at good-on E street near the IC C F building. He previously sold a similar business to C. W. Sturgeon two years ago, has just returned from Minden, and acquired the Jo M. Bechtel blacksmith shop plus adjacent West estate lots to build sheds for the enterprise.
The Gard home on Argyle Street hosted a birthday party for Margaret, fifteen, with friends attending and a well prepared luncheon by Mrs. Gard and Mrs. Adams. Presents were given as tokens of esteem. W. W. Waterman of Anadarko visited, recounting old friendships and noting his upcoming July appointment as county treasurer at a salary of 2100.
The piece notes the senate investigates the real meaning of lobbyist as it labors to identify who qualifies, promising a committee report that will reveal who truly operates as a lobbyist within the senate’s corridors.
S. L. C. Jacobsen sells the tailor shop business to J. Mauer of Delavan Wisconsin who will take charge about July 1. Jacobsen leaves Hamburg after three years to seek a warmer climate in southern California with plans to move to Los Angeles. Mayor E G Tiller and Carl visit St Paul Nebraska this week to attend the laying of the corner stone of the Howard county courthouse under Masonic auspices. The Tillers expect to enjoy their Nebraska stay.
The funeral for Floyd the eight year old son of Lest Dovyal took place in Douglas Nebraska last Friday. Attending relatives from this place included John Rosseau and wife C N Anderson Mrs Zion Doval Lou and Earl Doval.
Rev M F Brower of Ate son county reports a fine first alfalfa cutting. The field was stacked and mowed without rain. Brower, noted for his Missouri influence, also engages in debate song and sermon, and continues improvements on his farm including 40 acres now blossoming.
Rev Walburn of Corning recounted a close call involving four youths who drove beyond city limits. A later phone message described a fast train destroying a Buick valued at 1250 dollars, with the four occupants narrowly jumping from the car moments before impact.
A Sunday fire in Shenandoah started at Green Bay Lumber company yards near the Burlington depot, spreading to Ambler’s livery barn and city hall. Firefighters and a bucket brigade halted further damage, but losses reach about $20,000. John Henry, new local grocer, left town to wed Beulah Crone in Charter Oak, Iowa, the following day.
Dick Brown and his son were involved in a runaway early this week when two pony and cart spooked. Brown suffered a badly cut arm from a glass he held, while the son was briefly unconscious. The incident happened seven miles southwest of town as the animals escaped and became unmanageable. Also noted is a wedding in Ord Nebraska where Frank Weller and Maude Birkby united at the bride’s home, with Hamburg connections. attendees included Mrs. Frank Davis, her daughter Fae, and Mrs. E.S. Reeves.
State of Missouri versus Frank Callahan docketed for trial in Atchison county last term. Judge Ellison of Maryville announced Judge Edward Kelson of Grant City will preside at a special term at Rock Port on the 3th inst. The Callahan case will be called and likely disposed of. Defendant is charged with larceny.
Mamie Townsend eight year old daughter of George Townsend was severely shocked Tuesday after touching a live wire while playing among tree boughs. She received immediate medical care and recovered nicely. Chas Monson of Sidney faced auto trouble on his return home Wednesday until Grape Bros. garage assisted him. Mrs Frank Williams of Madison Wis visited Hamburg at H B Williams home, recalling her husband’s years in local newspaper work.
A Fremont County item recounts a traveler from Sun-Sl enjoying a day in Slippery Elm with a party of friends before aiding a bucket brigade at the Green Bay Main shed. He donated clothes and other items, then details extend to local church notices and a railroad hand injury story.
Local notes report visits among Malvern residents, health updates, and travels to Lincoln and Omaha. Bonus items include a long list of class recipients and district school rosters across grades from first to high school, with names of students and staff reflecting a period community page.
D Hays left for Harding Colorado for the summer and looks forward to the Rockies. Miss Josephine Holman returned from Homer Nebraska and heads to Peru for Nebraska state Normal summer school. P P Spencer and M O Inman drove from Randolph in new Studebaker seven passenger cars with Spencer’s sons Clare and E R. C G Fisher enjoyed a visit with his son in St Joseph and attended ball games. Bertha Seybold and Jennie Hofsness traveled to Warsaw Illinois for Evangelical youth meeting. Three young wolves were caught on C L Hazlett farm. the old one escaped and Hazlett received a six dollar check from the county clerk.
Friends of John Convear report he must quit the oil wagon due to poor health after years of serving the trade with a reputation for square dealing. His cheerful bell and wagon chuckle will be missed by customers. Miss Maggie Stang returned home to Carroll after an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. A Sanders.
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