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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
5
The notice outlines renewal blanks for teachers, renewal and registration requirements, and the professional credits for renewal. It details institute attendance, exams starting June 23, and registration on June 14 with a one dollar fee. It covers enumeration duties under Iowa law, deadlines, and the need to send certificates to the office.
The new Iowa game laws took effect on the first of last month. Hunters and fishermen must post themselves to avoid trouble as statutes change radically. Fishing is limited to a book and line with two lines max, and no license is required though a $1 annual fee is due for the privilege. Wild birds are state property and killing or possessing them is forbidden. Local deputy wardens receive $2.50 per day plus actual expenses for enforcement.
A Times report notes the river turned very muddy during the recent rise, with a resident likening it to water thick enough for a goose to walk on. The condition highlights substantial erosion of good lawa soil as seasons pass.
The Mt. Carmel church Ladies Aid Society will host an ice cream and strawberry social at the church on Saturday evening June 12. Proceeds support church activities. Residents are invited to attend for a simple Texas-style refreshment and fellowship.
S H Engleman advertises a house and two lots on Main Street in Phelps Addition for sale cheap. Local real estate listing notes urgency and affordability as a community option.
William Bammer, Hamburg lawyer, passed Des Moines Bar Examining Board with 98 correct in written tests and 100 percent in oral, earning admission to practice law in Iowa. The report notes his decade of study and practical use of law, with friends celebrating this milestone in a high point of his career. Two pioneer women, Mrs Mary Eliza Ott and Mrs Lrew, are reported to have died, with obituaries noting burial plans in local cemeteries and recent relocations to care facilities.
The National Corn Association executive committee in Omaha announced 1909 changes. Prize structure shifts from a $1000 champion sweepstakes to ten prizes across yellow and non yellow classes, while the grand premier trophy remains the honor. Exhibits must be in Omaha by November 27 for the December 6 to 18 fair. Dr. L A Baldwin buys Dr Moore office fixtures in Sidney and will practice in Fremont County. Dr Moore to relocate west. BE Askey and wife hosted Red Oak visitors for Sunday.
The Herald reports over half a million dollars in additional moneys and credits listed by M W Moir and Co for Fremont County towns in 1909. Increases range from 0.5% to 163% with Monroe township as the sole decrease. Totals arranged by city show substantial gains, suggesting tax experts’ work and broader tax discussion driven the rise, plus about $15,000 already paid to the treasury and more adjustments pending.
Roy Prawl, a Union Pacific railroad fireman and youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Prawl, married Miss Zerfoss at the bride's Omaha home Tuesday evening. Attendants included Neal and Alvin Prawi and Miss Grace and I. ar McKissick from Hamburg. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
All Rebekah members will meet at the hall Sunday afternoon at 1:80 to join with C. C. F. lodge members in memorial services. H. J. Jackel returned Tuesday from Gladbrook Tama county where he attended the conference of the Lutheran Evangelical Church.
A group of Fremont County Iowa natives living in Pasadena gathered at Miss Jane Elledge's home on Galena Avenue. They planned a permanent organization named The Fremont County Society with Mrs. T. J. Bentley as moderator and elected officers including Mrs. Jonquist as President and Mrs. Cowley as Secretary. The next meeting is set for Hollenbeck Park on Tuesday July 27, inviting all former residents to attend.
The German School will begin Monday June 14 at the German Church with Rev. Thomas Storch officiating. The Isler family has moved from town to Indianola and will establish a new home there. The move will reduce their presence in local church and social circles. Rev. Even Evans, son-in-law of Sam Holmes, has accepted a pastorate in Williamport, Pa., starting June 1. The Christian Sunday School elected new teachers and an assistant superintendent: Mrs. Hatch for class 3, Mrs. Hale for class 4, and Effie Brown as assistant superintendent.
All members are asked to meet at the hall at 1 39 oclock and march to the Presbyterian church for a memorial sermon by R. Bruce West. After the service there will be a procession to the cemetery for decoration services. The Presbyterian Male Quartett will provide music. W N Smith HGC Coolbaugh Secretary.
A. J. Kaiser of Sundance Wyoming notes his daughter Mertie is traveling to Hamburg to spend summer with grandmother Mrs. English and relatives for health benefits. He describes a hard winter and late spring with much rain, but stock wintered well. sheep shearing is current, and late cabbage plants are for sale by 8. Smith on North Main Street.
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