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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
5
Miss Leota Brown wins the first special prize in a Valley contest promising $10 in gold to the top new vote getter by July 14 1916. Emma Gruber of Farra gut follows with second place as other contestants gain votes in the ongoing popularity contest.
A reminiscence recalls Harvey Cowles and his cottonwood trees shading Pack streets in Hamburg before they were felled. The piece notes how the last tree, and others planted before the town’s infancy, fell to the ax, while reflecting on environment and gospel influence transforming the town. Mrs. Albert Hughes hosted a six o clock dinner for visiting ladies at Hotel Argyle, with pink and white peonies and ferns decor. From Loveland, Colorado, reports say Charles Burk holler is gravely ill with poor prospects.
Dr. Jesse G. Holmes spoke at a Presbyterian church gathering in Alamogordo New Mexico on the White Plague. He urged tubercular patients to maintain hope and duty to themselves as disease is not incurable. Local physicians discussed the topic in various aspects.
Mrs W A Fulmer and daughter Grace visited Hamburg after years apart. Fulmer founded the area’s first Democratic paper before leaving in 1879 for Sioux Falls where he died. Mrs Fulmer now resides in Marshalltown and Grace, a leading New York kindergarten teacher, last visited Hamburg in 1881 after consulting an eye specialist in Omaha.
A mixed article reports the Rebekahs initiation with ten candidates and a luncheon, plus a Hamburg burglary spree hitting Stoner Simons drug store Duke Albersons clothing store and F J Riefies with a hatchet taken from a drawer and clothes and trinkets missing. Authorities have no clues yet and suggest an informed thief.
Resolution declares a sidewalk on the south side of M street from Argyle to Bluff a necessity. The Hamburg Iowa city council and mayor authorize construction per city ordinances, dated June 8, 1910, with city clerk and officials cited. Also notes a baby girl arrival at Editor Davidson's home and local notices of a district convention attendance and a death in Génos Neb.
The Rebekah lodge members were invited in a body to help Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jones celebrate their fifth or wooden anniversary Tuesday night June 14 at their farm home east of town. A delightful time was spent and before the close of the evening a supper of the finest order was served. Mr. and Mrs. Jones received a number of handsome presents for this anniversary.
Ben Brower left yesterday for Annapolis Maryland to take the required exam for entering the U S Naval Academy. A spring high school graduate he secured the appointment through friends and is expected to pass the test and become a naval cadet. Also mentions Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cure for croup family use and notes Ben Long from Percival joining a trip to Council Bluffs for Congressman Smith support. Bartlett area orchards reportedly heavy with fruit.
Dr Arnold Folly, once in county jail, returned home Tuesday after securing sureties for his bond. Previously held for involvement in the Noblett tragedy, Judge Thornell reduced his bond from 6000 to 2000, enabling his release. He was later indicted for assault with intent to kill and released after furnishing a 1600 bond.
The Reporter announces two lists of Suggestive Questions for Sunday School lessons to reach distant readers earlier. The change allows early access to the questions for timely use. Also noted is a property sale finalizing Franklins acquisition of Hudolph Beyschlag’s Bluff street home and a move to the Beckstead property on KE street, plus Mrs. A Gaylord and two children returning to Council Bluffs after visiting brother Oscar Jones and family.
John Nies and Miss Anna Dignan were united in marriage last Sunday at Rev Father Murphy s parlors in St Mary s church Hamburg. The couple, from Payne, returned to Hamburg and now reside on Park street. The bride, daughter of Mart Dignan, is highly regarded, and the groom works as a grocery clerk for McAdoo Dean s.
At Tews City commencement Saml Bammer completes a six year Liberal Arts and Law program at the State University, becoming possibly the first Hamburg youth to graduate from that college. He earned his high school class of 99 and entered the university five years later, with plans for a months long vacation before choosing a field of work.
At the annual commencement of Tabor College last week the following degrees were conferred: A M Myrtle Rice, A B Elizabeth Swanson Chloe Anderson Grace Clark Pomona Coy Lillian Cunningham Minnie Coaster Howard Colby Thos McDaniel Lester Todd Carl Welstrand William Wyant John Wyant Jessie Fields superintendent of Page county schools B A Miss Detla Simons Sidney D D Rev Alexander Corkey Wayne Neb and A S Henderson Muscatine Iowa Eight young ladies and six young men graduated from the Preparatory department.
Mose Fletcher departed for Weatmoreland Oklahoma the first of the week and rumors say he will return with a bride. Local inquiries yield no details and circumstantial evidence weighs against the tale. Charley Cowles attended a Riverton family reunion at Alex McKissick's home. Over forty enjoyed a royal feast, described as one of the most enjoyable days.
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