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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
5
A Hamburg Iowa area report outlines a planned Presbyterian church with modern brick and stone styling. Construction expected to start mid month and finish by early next year with a 40 by 60 foot footprint, full basement, furnace room, Sunday school space, and a kitchen.
James Gard son of Mr and Mrs John Gard came home last Monday for a visit. He serves on the U S S Utah in New York City. This marks his second naval enlistment with promotion from ordinary Seaman to Master At Arms first class. He also holds the rate of seaman gunner. He notes improved navy cuisine and says a two-businessmen recommendation requirement has tightened enlistment.
Last Saturday an itinerant band of horse dealers stopped by the Masonic hall on D Street. W. Neeley negotiated to buy a team of white ponies after a brief skirmish, finalizing the deal in about fifteen minutes. Also that evening the Rebekahs held their semi annual election with Maude Conyear as W G and Mrs Vick Wagner as secretary.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jones on East D Street hosted a family reunion last Sunday with out of town guests including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Preede of Watson Mrs. John Irvin and daughter Mrs. Chas Neimann of New Remer Colo Mrs. Dan Hilger and children of Riverton and Fred Jones of Shenandoah Mrs Irvin a sister of Norris Trudeau and a Fremont county native enjoyed her first Hamburg visit in ten years and plans to visit Andrew Trudeau in Lexington Nebr on the return trip before going home to Colorado.
Last Saturday afternoon about twenty five little friends gathered at her home to celebrate her tenth birthday. Miss Vennys received tokens of esteem from guests as they played games and enjoyed ice cream and cake. The youngsters wished her many happy returns.
A circulating rumor claims Pauline Travis and L C Miller of Butterfield's Jewelry are married. The paper cannot confirm and notes Miller reportedly went to Strawberry Point Iowa for a month long vacation, a detail Butterfield supplied.
Charley and Harry Holtzinger left Wednesday for Worland Wyoming. They expect to cover 1200 miles in about a week and will camp wherever night overtakes them. They carry sleeping cots and camping gear and plan to be comfortable on the journey.
Mrs Denny was a welcome caller Saturday and gave the office its first bouquet of the season. A great flower lover she plants more each year and shares the blooms with everyone who enjoys them.
E A Clark and A W Epperson visited Hamburg to evaluate ground and rooms for leasing as Bell consolidates two plants. Officials gave no details but plans point to an upgraded, centralized system. Users would avoid central ringing and enjoy improved service once changes occur.
Iowa celebrated its sixty seventh birthday on the Sabbath with quiet reverence for a deserted State Capitol building in Des Moines. The piece lauds sixty seven years of progress from pioneer days to prosperity, noting Iowa's renowned citizenship and strong agricultural surplus alongside notable statesmen.
Hamburg shows promising base ball material with players deserving appreciation and financial support. A strong local team would advertise the town and draw people in, so unite to back and organize the best players into a working team.
Dr. R W Sykes has bought the McMillan property formerly occupied by Ed Doyle who stored furniture there temporarily and now stays at Julien Hotel. Doyle plans housekeeping apartments in the Coolbaugh property and expects to move soon, while Dr Sykes also plans to move to the new purchase in the near future.
A.M. Hughes of the Argyle hotel visits his oldest brother S. F. Hughes and his wife of Ames Oklahoma. This marks their first meeting in thirty three years and they expect to enjoy a two week visit together as brothers long apart.
J F Pritchard, a farmer living three miles southeast of town, has joined autoists and now drives a Buick 25. He traveled to Thurman to purchase the car from dealer Don Wikohi who advertises in the Reporter. The community approves his progressive spirit.
Death occurred Tuesday June 10 following prolonged illness. Mrs L G Stevens wife of Dr Stevens of that place died as expected. She leaves her husband and two children. Interment took place in Sidney cemetery.
On the previous Sunday R. P. S. Nelson and his wife marked their forty ninth wedding anniversary. The celebration drew guests including Mrs James R. Smith of Lamont Iowa and Mesdames John and Frank Edwards of Shenandoah who attended on Saturday to help.
A case heard by Judge Thornell in Sidney concerns ownership of the Sam Townsend Place in the south town. The 1834 will left the property to Oliver Fivecoats, who learned of it only recently, while Sam Townsend obtained title via quit claim deeds. Oliver has filed suit as the property appears to have changed hands multiple times under execution, with the title possibly resting with another purchaser.
Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and baptising at 2 30 p m at Juddy Hole lake four miles north west of town. Presbyterian Church invites all to Sabbath services with morning and evening sessions and a song service last Sunday. Opera house services at 11 a m and 8 p m Th J Asmus Pastor.
The Sunday School Convention and Children's Day exercises will be held at Lone Chapel Church next Sunday. Jas Gore of Rock Port will direct the morning and part of the afternoon sessions, with the 3 p.m. Children's Day program. A basket dinner will be served at noon in the grove, and a large town delegation is expected if the weather is fair.
The Riverton Review reports Rev A V Babbs of Hamburg spoke with a strong delivery on Decoration Day. His message was packed with thoughtful content and praised as among the best and most interesting addresses heard. His oratorical skill keeps his services in high demand.
The town considers a post paving celebration or christening to mark the milestone. July 4th events are ruled out, as no public gathering has occurred in Hamburg for some time. An engraving delay delays showing a plot of the new paving district, but one will appear next week.
Hamburg officials met Monday to vote on a paving resolution covering additional blocks. Petitioners argued higher costs and questioned benefit, while supporters cited property value gains and economic uplift. The council heard residents and paving firm testimony before passing the measure.
Mail arrives at Riverton and sits on the platform until a passerby hauls sacks to the post office. Dan Kushner, unpaid by the post office, refuses to transport mail from all four trains at two train rates. On June 1 he abandoned the mail to its fate as the postmaster claims no duty to move it. Citizens with carriages struggle to receive morning papers due to no parcel service.
The Reporter announces a berry contest with RL Geyer of Burlington as producer of large gooseberries. Roy is praised for gardening skill, and judges will consider berries presented, with preference for strawberries and scoring based on size, including berries in short cake form.
The Republican automobile contest concluded Monday night at 9 as Mrs. Ora Hatten of Riverton won the prize. Second place went to Mrs. C L McKissick, followed by Mrs. Frank Brown and Sophia Driever. All contestants worked hard and fair.
A drag team owned by Carl Briever and driven by Herman bolted on Tuesday morning down D street. After Herman dropped a fine and rolled off the seat he fled the scene, frightening the team. They crashed into a cultivator in front of Baker's implement store, knocking a horse down but causing no serious injuries to Herman or the team.
The Christian church announces Rev. Coonradt of Rochester Minnesota as their new pastor after several months without one. He is described as a capable Bible student and speaker, bringing valued service to the congregation.
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