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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
5
Almost a loss by fire on Argyle and D Street when a blaze started from an active flue. The roof and ridge boards were badly burned but furniture largely saved. Mr Martin and wife were away. five roomers occupied the house. Loss fully insured.
Card of Thanks from Hamburg lodge No. 197 I C F expresses gratitude for services, floral contributions, and a male quartet and organist Mrs C W Davey. Local updates note Ben Barnes visiting, recent M D degree, commencements at Tabor and Park colleges, July 4 plans, births, and a Rockport fire-damaged store reopening plans.
Miss Etta Hake, a former Hamburg teacher, is elected to teach the Sixth grade next year. Miss Grace McKissick, a Hamburg girl and high school graduate, is chosen for the 2nd Primary room after teaching in nearby country schools. Both hires are welcomed by friends.
Fremont County Medical Society holds quarterly meeting at the Masonic Temple in Farragut on Wednesday June 23 beginning at 2 o'clock. A reception at Dr. Sykes home precedes dinner at the Reid hotel. The program lists clinical cases and reports by Doctors Sykes Kerr Coleman Findley Milroy MacRae with readings by LeRoy Milroy and MacRae.
Growers urged to select and preserve every fruit variety for a winter Hamburg exhibition. A board of health suggestion to pour oil on pond surfaces to combat summer mosquito pests. Rev. Adams spoke on Children’s Day at M E Church, urged parental guidance. funeral sermon for Mrs Middleton. flag day service discussed liquor issue. Watterson at Watson suspended. Sidney preparing Fourth of July celebration. Mrs Etta Brown continues to improve slowly from illness.
Mrs Martha Amelia Peters aged 67 dies at daughter’s Hamburg home. Survived by seven of ten children including Wo Peters in Nebraska City and Washington Peters in Loup City. Funeral held Saturday at 1 pm with sermon by Rev J A McKinsie. Mrs Charles Middleton dies after months of illness at home north of Hamburg. Virgil Ethel Hays Middleton dies at 33. Born Green County Tenn May 10 1876. Married Charles Middleton Oct 4 1894. Funeral Sunday under the Rebbiah order with sermon by Rev Adams.
The Sidney Chautauqua offers a strong 1909 program with daily talks and tents on site. Pricing covers expenses, with tent space by lot on July 13, and details available from secretary C B Hatten. Local items discuss playgrounds in Hamburg and visits from James Brown Omaha and Doc Harrel Fairfax. Reports note Fairfax branch flooding and fishing activity hindered by high water. Scott Bartlett visits Hamburg.
The married ladies of the P. E. Q. entertained the young ladies of that order at a breakfast Tuesday at Dr. A. B. Wanamaker's home. Tables were set on the porch and a lively time followed by an initiation in which Miss Fay James received full honors of the order.
The Hamburg lodge of 1.0.O.F. held its semi annual election with N.G. William Anspach V.G. S.G. Price Secretary H. C. Coolbaugh Treasurer Chas. Clayton. Dan Doerr and Add Lair were riding near the E Street bridge when their auto left the grade and toppled into the water. Lair sustained a scalp scratch.
The German School will start on Monday, June 14, at the German Church. The program aims to provide language instruction and cultural activities for students and families in the community.
Margaret Drew born January twenty fifth eighteen twenty nine in Green County Indiana. She married John Drew in eighteen forty seven and lived in the county until recent years. Survived by four children in Hamburg Tremonton Utah Weiser Idaho and Chelan Washington. She joined the Methodist church at sixteen and funeral conducted by Rev Adam. Burial at Knox cemetery after service at her daughter Mrs Wm Watson home.
Mills County grocers sell Irish grown potatoes imported from Ireland at high prices with low freight. W E Dodds reports salt can halt fruit tree blight after a pear tree revived after salt near the trunk. Sunday saw runaway incidents but no serious harm. Funeral procession incident near Mr Savage’s team ended without injury. Ghas Cowles will supply music for a postponed dance. Wilbur Simons and family return from Table Rock to live in town for the summer with Simons’ prior role in Table Rock schools.
F A Jones sold his Hamburg livery business to G C Hunter known as Jack. The deal, a surprise to Jones, was agreed after he named his price and possession was given when papers were prepared. Jones, in Hamburg about 21 years since leaving the sheriff's office, plans no definite future yet.
Mrs. Million living northwest of Watson died at her home Wednesday after a lingering sickness of several months Brights disease. The Millions are longtime residents with many friends extending sympathy. Funeral details not learned. County Sunday School Missionary Chas Bentley reports a promising Sunday School organized at Center Fisher township with four teachers and thirty one scholars. Miss Lottie Reed secretary and treasurer. He attended Children Day exercises at McKissick s Grove Church and Monroe Township the following Sunday. Miss Bessie Ives resigns as secretary and organist at the Baptist church after years of service. Grace MecKissick elected secretary and Lizzie Woodward organist. Ives may move to another city. Smith Crane returned from a visit to his sons near Portales New Mexico saying the boys are thriving and the country is booming.
Pansy plants offered at 20¢ per dozen by Mrs. P Wikoff on Hamburg streets Wednesday. A dark back comb carved and set with brilliants was found. please return to Effie Brown.
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