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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
5
A wave of sensational reports in Hamburg Sunday morning claimed killings and shootings tied to bootleggers and a fight on the bluff road. Officials investigated and found most rumors unfounded, noting a leg wound from a confrontation near here and several other fake tales about murders and arrests.
The Storm-June brought persistent rain across Iowa and Missouri harming farmers. Wheat suffers widespread spoilage, and replanting of corn will be needed after heavy Sunday rain. North and east of Hamburg hail damaged fields, Stafford orchard apples, Ed Coffey’s property saw a small cyclone damage, and a Zimmerman corn crib roof was carried away.
Mrs Marcellus Smith died of cancer at 58 leaving a husband two sons two daughters and brothers and sisters including Mrs Emery Smith Northboro Mrs Douglas Herron Rock Port John Charles and Joe Simpson of this place Tom Simpson Northboro George Simpson St Joe and James Simpson Fairbury Neb A short service was held in Shenandoah and burial followed at Grange Hall
Young men urged to join a major Hamburg drive to train Boy Scout groups. The article calls for at least ten new workers to volunteer and report progress in organizing Scout training and activities.
A group of soldiers from the 88th Division returns home after six months in France. Dan Tillman, Martin Seybold, Clarence McDonald, and Carl Lloyd are among those home this week. Ike Clary arrived Tuesday from Brest where he helped build barracks during wartime. Nosh Murdock is expected to arrive home this week.
In Auto Wreck Sunday near town Ev Webster fell under the mud filled car while friends Arthur Webster and Miss Bessie Stroub were pitched into the road. The car had little damage and all three escaped with bruises. On Tuesday evening Arthur Webster and Bessie Stroub appeared before Justice Brewer and were married.
Jacob Andrew Payne born Rocheport Missouri March 26 1942 died June 10 1919 in Hamburg aged 76 years 2 months 12 days. He lived in New Orleans 1850 1858 moved to Fremont County 1861 to aid Payne holdings later Nebraska then Hamburg to oversee land. Married Bessie M Wooldridge June 6 1886 two children one died in infancy Mrs J F Baldwin survives him. Also leaves step sister Mrs B P Oresep of Nebraska City and half brother M M Payne. Funeral at home conducted by Rev W J Mitchell then buried Booneville Missouri. He was a public spirited citizen and remained active in business until weeks before death.
L. D. Stephens has purchased D. B. McGlure's stake in Willard Battery Service and moved the business from Main Street to the Stanton garage on E Street. He will handle both battery work and the garage in the new setup to give all tasks his personal attention. Those seeking battery service should go to the garage on B Street now.
Samuel McAfee of Parkville Missouri stayed a few hours Monday while en route to Red Oak for the fiftieth anniversary of the Presbyterian church. He earlier served as pastor in this region at Villisca Malvern and other towns.
Frank Beyschlag and Vern Pauley, students at the State University of Iowa City, arrived home this week for the summer vacation.
The nation observes Boy Scout Week with McAdoo as national chair and President Wilson endorsing the drive to embed Scouting in American life. The program highlights wartime service, moral training, outdoor life, and the aim to reach ten million boys aged 12 to 18, with 375,000 already enrolled and a minimal annual cost of 25 cents plus 35 cents for the Scout Manual.
The drive seeks to raise funds and enlist volunteers to train local boys in Scout craft. Hamburg should field about 150 boys and form new patrols with church, lodge, school or business groups. A Flag Day event will close the campaign with a band, speeches, and opportunities to join the national movement.
Do You Believe in Boys asks readers to join a national organization aiding boys. Members are urged to donate a dollar through contact persons L H Smalley, M M Payne, and Sykes who are named as coordinators of the effort.
Hamburg residents set Hamburg night at the Den for July 7 and urged a large delegation. Last year’s attendees were warned not to miss this year, with talk of a driving trip by auto from Hamburg at four o clock, parading outside Council Bluffs before crossing the river with banners.
The Metho dist Aid ladies, invited by Mrs. John Bechtel, spent Tuesday at the Bechtel orchard east of town. It was a picnic with a morning of picking abundant wild strawberries. The group enjoyed the day and anticipates serving preserves at winter tables.
After two rainy Sundays the local team schedules a test against Auburn on the home diamond this Sunday. Weather permitting, the game will proceed as planned marking a hopeful return to play for the struggling squad.
M. F. Cooley of Cuba, Missouri, was acquitted of murder last week after the jury deliberated for about a half hour. The case stemmed from an incident at the Cooley hotel when two men demanded rooms, caused a disturbance, and a scuffle ensued resulting in White's death and Cooley sustaining serious injuries.
In another paper section a lengthy article details what discharged men are entitled to from the government. Read it if you have been crippled or suffered health impacts from military service, as it presents a thorough explanation of plans and intents of the government.
E. H. Trewet shifts plan and will remodel the building into an ideal moving picture house and dance floor in Sidney. A movie show is expected the week after next with a dance this Saturday evening at the venue.
Dr R W Sykes reports from Emanuel hospital Omaha that Hazel Swanson recently admitted for appendicitis is progressing well. Friends here express hope for a prompt complete recovery.
John Zuck buys two lots from L. J. Baker just south of the Faxon property in Town A Hamburg. He plans to start a modern new home soon, and neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Zuck are welcomed to the area.
The Hamburg library launched with a Sunday program at the Christian church, featuring music by Fae Davis Ruth O Neal and Wardine Good and an address by Miss Julin Robinson secretary of the State Library Commission. Leatha Davidson oversees the new library and invites patrons to inspect the well arranged building and broad collection.
Strawberries arrive from Sim Mundell Anna Bailey and Mrs Hogsett with Jim Athen adding a box later. A noted nine berry stem with a double berry amazes readers. The season has been favorable with good rain for crops and a note of enjoying cream butter sugar and bread.
A copy of the Lusk Standard from Lusk Wyoming highlights sixteen pages of news and ads. The article notes significant improvements and advancements in the Tusk territory and mentions Hamburg residents with interests there, suggesting future prosperity for the region.
Manager Gaylord presented the film It Was A Great Picture Missing at the Iris on Tuesday evening. Despite bad weather, attendance was reasonable and patrons valued the wholesome production, suggesting less need for movie censorship if more films matched its quality.
Trudent brothers prepare for a new skating rink opening soon. One shipment of skates arrived, a large tent is purchased, and the viewing floor plus electric pianos are en route. They expect to open by the latter part of next week.
Dr Wade Sperry left Monday for Atlantic City New Jersey to attend sessions of the American Medical Association He expects to be away at least two weeks and will visit places of interest in the area before returning
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