Goods Stolen From The Golden Rule Found
Goods stolen from the Golden Rule store were recovered in a Hartman farm corn field near Watson after suspects Lee Bennett and Joe Bridges were arrested in Rock Port. The theft involved silk waists, petticoats, and bolt fabric, with goods damaged by rain but largely intact. Preliminary hearing set in Rock Port. Bennett and Bridges deny the charges. Also: obituary notices for William Harvey English, and a report that Ezra Brown was badly injured when kicked by a horse, with expected twelve weeks recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gaughlan
Hartman Farm
Watson
Lee Bennett
Joe Bridges
Rock Port
Chas. Hartman
Sennett
Bridges
Caughlan
Atchison, County
Bennett
Memorial Day at Mt. Zion Church Draws Overflow Crowd
Memorial Day exercises were held at Mt. Zion church Sunday afternoon with a crowded turnout. Programs included songs, prayers, readings by James Comstock and Mabel Morgan, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by Merl Comstock, a duet by Omg and Ula Rosseau, a roll of honor read by Glenn Edgerton, and a Star Spangled Banner finale. R. F. Hickman of the city gave the afternoon address, hailed as one of the best in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Yoany
America
James Comstock
Mabel Morgan
Gettysberg
Merl Comstock
Omg
Ula Rosseau
Glenn Edgerton
R.F. Hickman
Prices Cut on Studebaker Cars at Service Motors Co
An advertisement in this issue notes a further price reduction on Studebaker cars at Service Motors Co. Dealers nationwide have sold many vehicles this season and the Studebaker remains highly popular. The new pricing details are listed in another section of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Motors Co
Studebaker
Babe Swallows Open Safety Pin
The baby of Mr and Mrs Sever Todalen swallowed an open safety pin on Tuesday. A doctor was summoned but removal by operation was deemed impossible for the moment as the child showed no pain and the decision was to let nature take its course.
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Babe
Sever Todalen
Married in Chicago to Dr Henn by Miss Helen Roe
Miss Helen Roe married Dr B Henn in Chicago last Saturday. The bride, born in Hamburg, is described as refined and quiet. the groom, a Chicago medical graduate, will work in hospital settings. They plan to reside in Chicago and pursue hospital duties. Best wishes are sent to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Helen’ Roe
B. Henn
Chicago University
Hamburg
Shenandoah and Walnut Ball Clubs Are Coming
The Shenandoah baseball club arrives in Hamburg on Sunday June 12 for a 3 PM game with the Merchants Grays. Grandstand seats 1000, admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children, grandstand and autos free. Hamburg bets on a record crowd as Shenandoah seeks another win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Baseball Club
Hamburg
Merchants Grays
Shenandoah
Caddock
Colts
Walnut
Iowa
Blanchard Club Guests Attended Community Meeting
Visit to Blanchard on Monday evening included T Davidson L H Smalley G C Smalley Dr R C Danley J S Athen Dr H D Coy Frank Bronson Jr and C W Davey invited by Guy Thurman. Guests reported a splendid time and generous hospitality while touring the new schoolhouse noted as a credit to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We. T. Davidson
L. H. and
G. C. Smalley
R. C. Danley
J. S. Athen
H. D. Coy
Frank Bronson, Jr
C. W. Davey
Blanchard
Community Club
Guy Thurman
Berg Throws Win For Cook Club In Nebraska Match
H. H. Berg traveled to Cook Nebraska last Sunday and pitched for the local club. He defeated Talmage seven to three with a healthy crowd in attendance. Berg endured a shin injury from a pitched ball in the late innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Berg
Cook, Neb
Talmage
Mr. Berg
Local resident Henry shoots self at Chaney home
Bete Henry a long time community resident died from a shotgun wound at the Jeff Chaney home two miles southwest of Percival on Monday afternoon. The coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of death by own action. Henry, born January 1 1866 in Fremont county, was 55. He leaves a sister Mrs George Thompson and many friends. Funeral services were held at the grave with interment in Mt Olive cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bete” Henry
Jeff Chaney
Percival
Henry
Chaney
Medford Chapel
A.B. Henry
Fremont County
George Thompson
John Zuck
Mt. Olive
Miss Gladys Brown Weds James Wilkinson in June
Former Hamburg resident Miss Gladys Brown daughter of Mrs Elia Brown now of Kansas City married James Wilkinson on June 1. The bride who lived in Hamburg for many years was once employed in the post office and is described as a agreeable young woman and favorite among Wey friends. The groom is not known here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Gladys Brown
Elia Brown
Kansas City
Jas. Wilkinson
Flood Victims From Sterling Brought to Riverton Burial
Mrs. Carl Davis and three children, flood victims near Sterling Colorado, were brought to Riverton for burial. Mrs. Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oviey Mortimore of Riverton, had lived there many years. Mr. Davis, the sole surviving member, was expected to live though initially in danger. The family lived about twenty seven miles west of Sterling near the river. The cloud burst struck above their home, washing away structures. Davis survived a wire fever. Mrs. Davis body found twenty two miles away, one daughter twenty seven miles, another child seven miles, all buried in dirt except the baby carried briefly and covered by hail three feet deep. Mrs. Davis was a niece of Mrs. Layton White of Riverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Davis
Sterling
Colo
Riverton
Mr. Davis
Mrrs. Davis
Layton White
Given High Honor Fernie Simons Named to Audit Bureau Board
Fernie Simons brother of A. A. and W. H. Simons of this city and a former Hamburg boy has been elected a director in the Audit Bureau of Circulation. He will attend meetings in New York City and Chicago during his term. Simons is advertising manager of the Jones Dairy Farm Equipment Company of Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, and is regarded as a leading advertising authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie Simons
A. A
W. H. Simons
Hamburg
Audit Bureau of Circulation
New York City
Chicago
Dunn and
Ft. Atkinson, Wis
Tumor Removed From Mrs Robert Case at Dan ley Office
Mrs Robert Case underwent an operation at the Dr R C Dan ley office on Monday in which a large tumor was removed from her shoulder. Dr Dan ley was assisted by Dr A B Wanamaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Case
R. C. Danley
Daniey
A. BE. Wanamaker
Library benefit entertainment raises funds for child book fund
A full house attended a Lavery area benefit titled Pandora the play and a screening of Anne of Green Gables. Organized by Mrs. R C Good and Miss Leatha Davidson, performances featured Beulah Simons and Margaret Davidson among others, and an audience appeal raised 399.60 for child book purchases. Librarian Miss Leatha Davidson received high credit for coordinating the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pandora
R. C. Good
Grace McKissick
W. H. Simons
Leatha Davidson
Beulah Simons
Margaret Davidson
Wardine Good
Sarah Louise Calon
Judith Clayton
Mildred Golden
Charlotte Richards
Margaret Golden
Mary Good
Leathe Davidson
Letter from E G Tiller Reflects Health Boost and Hamburg Memories
E G Tiller reports improvement after treatment at Porter Sanitarium and milk-based diet. He recalls his 1069 mayoral term, old Hamburg’s hardships, and believes local improvements since then have paid off. He notes W H English’s death in Madera and that nearby Hamburg residents are well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Tiller
Lam
Porter Sanitarium
Hamburg
Old Town
W. H. English
Madera
Chowchilla
P. E. O. Meeting Highlights State Convention Report
The P. E. O. society met with Mrs. 4. A. Walburn on Tuesday evening. Mrs. C. E. Doyle reported on the state convention at Cedar Rapids as a chapter delegate. Two visitors attended, former members Miss Mar Ives of Sheridan Wyoming and Mrs. James Nsden of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. O. Society
4. A. Walburn
C. E. Doyle
Cedar Rapids
Mar Ives
Sheridan
Wyo
James Nsden
Sidney
The Pantry contest naming Jensen's Bakery shop
Louie Jensen of Jensen's Bakery held a contest in the Colonial Theatre building to name a new establishment. Irving Vyse won five dollars for proposing The Pantry, a choice deemed the best from several hundred suggestions, noted as fitting the case despite its unusual sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Jensen
Jensen's
Colonial Theatre
Irving Vyse
Brave Lad Dean Feels Pain Without a Cry
The son of Mr and Mrs Chas Fisher suffered a near amputation of his big toe when a mowing machine lever struck it Monday. He was brought to the doctor who treated him, and the boy bore the pain with a brave smile saying he would not cry.
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Dean
Chas. Fisher
Missionary and Ladies Aid Hold Park Picnic
The Baptist Church ladies groups hosted a park picnic last Thursday enjoying a delightful afternoon with fellowship and food.
Popular Young Folks Wed in Sidney Wedding
Leon Thorp and Marie Angel drove to Sidney Wednesday where they were quietly married at the parsonage of Rev. R. Rt. Moser of the M I Church. They left for Omaha and other places on their honeymoon. The bride was a teacher and is well regarded. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Thorp, is a partner in the Loyal Hotel and Cafe and a popular young businessman.
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Leon Thorp
Marie Angel
Sidney
R. Rt. Moser
M. I
Omaha
Hur
Will Thorp
Loyal
A Bunch of Good Ones at Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre presents a week of exceptionally strong pictures as Mr. Colon curates new releases. Next week’s program promises titles that motion picture lovers have long sought to see, a level seldom shown by large city theatres.
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Colonial Theatre
Fords Cut Prices Again Amid Postwar Reductions
Henry Ford leads another price drop as production costs ease after the war. The issue also features an advertisement from Ford Service Station detailing the new Ford prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Ford
Colonial Theatre Gets New Cooling System
Howard Colon installed a cooling system at the Colonial Theatre to ensure comfort for patrons in any weather. He aims to keep the venue among the region’s best and to maintain high standards for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Colon
Colonial Theatre
Colonial
Aged Lady Survives Fall From Basement Stairway
Mrs. Thomas Thompson aged woman fell down cellar steps at her home last Thursday landing on her neck and head. She escaped serious injury aside from bruises and nervous shock and will feel no lasting effects.
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Thomas Thompson
Merchants Grays Shut Out Nonpariel Team
The Merchants Grays won their fifth straight by a 4 0 victory over the Council Bluff Nonpariels on a Sunday at the local diamond. Hamburg batter Poirier and Speaker led, with Poirier allowing six walks and striking out thirteen for Hamburg while Speaker added key hits including a run scoring single. Red Waithstaff capped the first inning with a three base hit as Spicer closed the inning with a strikeout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants -Grays
Council Bluff
Hansen and
Lacey
Poirier
Speaker
Hamburg
Watson
Murphy
Payne
Waithstaff
Hansen
Wainstaff
Minnewaska Club Holds Picnic at Austin Home
The ladies of the Minnewaska club hosted a Friday evening picnic at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Tib Austin, inviting the men for a social gathering. A hearty meal was served and a jovial social time followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnewaska
Tib Austin
Novel Flag Made From Temperance Pledges Shown in Reporter Window
An American flag crafted from temperance pledges signed by county schoolchildren draws attention in the Reporter window. Mrs. Ella Hatten, county president of the W C T U, arranged the unique flag turning pledges into a crafted banner.
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Ella Hatten
Falls Down Stairs Injures W S James at Home
W S James fell down the stairs Monday while starting to descend his stairs. He received bad bruises and a general shaking up but recovered after a day with no serious injury.
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W. S. James
Editor Receives Early Peas From Gardener Friend Ed Shuey
The editor and family enjoyed new peas this week thanks to Ed Shuey, a gifted gardener who often provides garden truck early in the season. The gift was highly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Ed Shuey
Shuey
Shoulder thrown out after horse kicks Athen
Thursday afternoon Athen was thrown about twenty feet while leading a stallion. His shoulder was dislocated when the horse suddenly lunged and kicked him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames Athen
Mr. Athen
June wedding unites Hopkins and Bedford pair
On Saturday June 4 at the bride’s home Mrs. Sade Franklin hosted a wedding uniting Mr. Theodore C. Jackson of Hopkins Missouri and Miss Sarah E. McMaster of Bedford Iowa. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. W. Griffith, a longtime friend of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sade Franklin
Theodore C. Jackson
Hopkins, Mo
Sarah E. McMaster
Bedford
Iowa
D. W. Griffith
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William Harvey English
G. H. English
Atchisons County
Madvera
California
Klaus
Unon
Fitza Brown
Ezra Brown
Mr. Brown
Bara
Shenandoah and
Walnut Ball
Blanchard Club
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