Death of Theodore Hermann former AG and Hamburg resident
Theodore Hermann born 1857 in Mulhausen Germany died June 15 near Phelps City Missouri from stomach cancer after an operation in Rochester Minnesota He conducted a cigar factory in Hamburg before moving to a farm He married Amelia Mergenstien in 1886 and leaves eight children and many friends Funeral services were held at the German Evangelical church Hamburg with interment in Hamburg cemetery He was regarded as a man of high integrity and loving family man
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Hermann
Hamberg
Phelps
City
Missouri
Hermann
Rochester
Minnesota
Hamburg
This Place
I. T. Seybold
Mulhausen
Baden
Germany
3Atta
Ohio
Amelia Mergenstien
Frederi Hamburg
Kate Olsen
Amelia
Leismann
Watson
S. Elsie Olsen
Rock Port
Leobold
Theod
Nebraska
Phelps City
Elmer A. Nook Dies at 15 After Hospital Stay
Elmer Alfred Nook, son of Mr and Mrs Gustav Nook, died June 15 1917 in Cincinnati Ohio after an operation. Born near Hamburg April 8 1902 he was 15 years 2 months 7 days. Funeral at Mt Olive church conducted by Rev J T Seybold and Rev R B Harvey with German and English services. Interment at Mt Olive cemetery. Survived by three brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Alfred Nook
Gustav Nook
Cinncinnati
Ohio
Hamburg
Mt. Olive Church
J. T. Seybold
St. Olive Cemetery
Nobblitt Feeds Hamburg Cattle Back to Profit at St Joseph
W J Nobblitt of Hamburg Iowa sold three loads weighing 1211 pounds each at 1290 dollars a head. The cattle bought at last September’s stocker and feeder show for 765 dollars weighed 819 pounds on average and are described as good white face Wyoming stock. Nobblitt is noted as a major feeder and farmer who is pleased with the St Joseph market. Also noted is Rev Frank Travis, Hamburg born, serving Odebolt Iowa, delivering a well received sermon at the Methodist church there and described as climbing in his Upper Iowa conference assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe
St. Joseph
Frank "Travis
Methodist
Odebolt
Iowa
Methodist Church
Frank
Hamburg
Upper Iowa
New Mexico Editor Holmes Visits Old Section
Samuel Holmes of Alamogordo arrives late last week to oversee business matters. Once editor of the Reporter, he is among the early settlers in the area and reports conditions fine with the country well settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Samuel ‘Holmes
Alemgado
Holmes
Mrs Bert Douglas Hosts R T B Club Tea
Mrs Bert Douglas and her daughter Beulah entertained the R T B club at their Wedi a day afternoon gathering. A delightful time was enjoyed by attendees and dainty refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Douglas
Beulah
R. T. B. Club
Wedi
Red Cross Week drives Iowa and nation funds
Red Cross Week in Iowa and nationwide aims to raise 1 million dollars for relief and war work. By Wednesday over a third of the goal was reported, with Hamburg contributing and numerous new memberships opened. The drive supports care for soldiers overseas and services not covered by government programs. Community events at City Park invite public learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Iowa
Amercan Red Cross
Shane
Hamburg
The
H. G. Butterfield
Four A Family Reunion At Dave Baker Home
A family reunion gathered at the Dave Baker home on a Sunday with all children present for the first time in seven years. Mrs. W. I. Davis and rri Baker of Unidilla Nebraska, and the Baker from Palmyra Nebraska attended from afar. A merry time was shared and Mrs Baker prepared large meals that everyone enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Baker
Memorial Services Held by Old Fellows at Hamburg Cemetery
The Old Fellows order held its annual memorial services at the Hamburg cemetery on Sunday afternoon with a good turnout. Nearly forty members of the order are buried there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oold Fellow
Hamburg
Smith Gillman wed at Hamburg home in quiet ceremony
On Sunday June 17 1917 at 10280 oclock a.m. at the bride's mother's Hamburg residence Mr Farl R Smith and Miss Lillian Gillman were united in marriage officiated by Rev A A Walburn. Only out of town guests were the grooms parents and Mrs F R Smith of Fremont Nebraska. Dr Burl R Smith a Hamburg Bank employee is the groom. After a short wedding trip to St Joe and Kansas City the couple will reside with Mrs Gillman on Bluff Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gillman
Hamburg
Farl R Smith
Lillian Gillman
A. A. Walburn
Gronom
F. R. Smith
Fremont
Nebraska
Burl R
Baby Drowns in Wash Boiler Near Thurman
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Treat of Thurman fell into a wash boiler placed under a cistern spout to catch waste water. He was found still warm by his mother, who sought medical help but could not save him. Rev FE OM Strong conducted the funeral at the home and the body was interred in Tabor Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Treat
Thurman
FE. OM. Strong
Tabor
Red Cross Meeting Draws Large Sidney Crowd
A Red Cross meeting held Sunday afternoon in Sidney attracted a good crowd. Speakers John Y. Stone of Glenwood and W. E. Mitchell of Council Bluffs delivered addresses while many county residents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Sidney
John Y. Stone
Glenwood
W. E. Mitchell
Council Bluffs
County
Red Cross Sunday Gathering in Hamburg
Sunday event in Hamburg features speakers W R Orchard and R B Wallace from Council Bluffs. Program begins at 2 pm in City Park with ample seating and a full Red Cross program. All are invited from Hamburg and nearby areas to attend and support the effort with early arrival and companion attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie Bay
Hamburg
Red Cross
W. R. Orchard
R. BR. Wallace
Council Bluffs
Riverton
Payne Frank Mead Plans New Elevator Project
Another elevator project at Payne Frank Mead this week secured a contract for erecting an elevator with a 15000 bushel capacity. The modern building includes side track arrangements and should be ready for fall crops, with Mead bringing proven experience to the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne Frank Mead
Payne
Mgr. Mead
Gratin
Irving Vyse Injured After Bicycle Fall on G Street Hill
Irving Vyse fell from his bicycle while coasting down G Street Hill with companions. He sustained a concussion but is recovering, with expectations to be up and around soon after the fall on the pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Vyse
G Street
Prominent Farmer Miles Luman Dies at Home
Prominent farmer Miles Luman of Thurman died Monday morning at his residence from heart trouble. He was known for local farming and community involvement. A funeral is planned with arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Luman
Thurman
Local Social News From Letts and Surrounding Towns
Corn plawing and amusements fill the era as residents share visits. Mrs. Rabi of Letts arrives to visit O. J. Idle and family while Mr. and Mrs. John Bruce visit the B. S. Fletcher home. News of schoolmates, measles, and a July picnic at Mrs. Ed Davisson’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabi
Letts
Town
O. J. Idle
John Bruce
Hamburg
B. S. Fletcher
Hary Wieder
Shenandoah
Madge Maxwell
Leon
Wieder
Miss Maxwell
Drake University
E. J. Beck
Ed. Davisson
John Beckwith
Baby
Malvern
C. F Knappe
Joe Simpson
C. M. Simpson
A A .Walburn
Winona Garrett
Alex Brown
Red Loses in Mat Battle at Opera House Saturday
Everett Miller of Tabor defeated Red, throwing him twice in a wrestling match at the opera house. Red, unhappy with the result, took the defeat well, noting Miller’s thirty-pound weight advantage over Warn staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera ‘House
Everett’ Miller
Tabor
Olin
Red
Miller
Warn'taff
Church Notes on Sunday Services and Sunday Schools
The notes list Sunday sermons and times for several churches including German Evangelical, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Christian churches. It highlights Bible study, youth societies, Red Cross offers, and reading rooms with hospitality extended to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission
Evyervlody
Evangeclies
of Christ
Scientist
Tn Woodman
West DB Street
Methodist
Episcopal Church
A. C. Bonham
Richards School
Presbyterian Church
Lester A. Thompson
Sabstouth School
Christian Endeavor
Red Cross
Baptist Church
James J. Hobbins
Bible
Christian Church
W.B. Crewdson
Evingers Move to Oelwein for New Store Role
The household goods of W. W. Evinger were shipped this week to Oelwein Iowa where the Evingers will move early next week. Will Evinger will join Connor Bros store at the new location and the couple have been prominent in Mamburg both in business and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Evinger
Oelwein
Iowa
Evingers
Will
Connor Bros
Evinger
Mamburg
Auto trip to California by Tiller and Bault families
E. G. Tiller and Will Bault with their families left Thursday by car for California. Mr. Tiller plans to stay several months while the Baults expect to establish a home there and care for Mr. Tiller’s ranen.
Rural Graduation Exercises at Sitsey High School
Fremnot county rural graduation exercises will be held this afternoon in the high school building. A splendid program has been arranged with thirty nine graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremnot County
Sitsey
Butts Buys Building for Hazel Butts Poultry Move
Hazel Butts buys the old Reporter building from Samuel Holmes this week and will move her poultry business to the site soon. The purchase will anchor Hazel 4 as a prime location for operations.
Minnewaska Club Hosts Mrs Fred W Hill Evening Cheer
Mrs Fred W Hill acted as hostess to the Minnewaska club last Friday evening, entertaining members with pleasant conversation. Forty two attendees enjoyed the gathering followed by light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Hill
Army Balloon Crashes East of Hamburg
An army balloon descended near Hamburg Saturday afternoon. Three passengers rode the train to Omaha, completing the trip from Omaha in about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasengers
Omaha
Soft Drink Stand Planned for Hamburg by Stevenson
Tad Stevenson of Council Bluffs will open a soft drink establishment in Hamburg soon as arrangements near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tad Stevenson
Council Bluffs
Hamburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sylvia Warman
Call of the Red Cross
California
Minnewaskas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!