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Newspaper

Hamburg Reporter

Location

Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1909

Page

5

Hamburg Plans July 3 Celebration Amid Birthday Festivities

Hamburg prepares a Fourth of July celebration with funds secured over 500 dollars. A citizen meeting chose mayor Tiller as chair and J F Baldwin as treasurer to organize a daytime program on Main street with an automobile race and a Merchants Band performance. Speakers include S T Stevens and local pastors, with program details to be announced next week.

Hamburg J. F. Baldwin Tiller W. T. Davidson J. F.baldwin I. B.dinwiddie A. Salley Frank W. Hill E G. Tiller J. T. Baldwin L Ne Hilger W. O. Thorpe HG. Butterfield R. ©. Campbell W. W. Brown Chas Hateo Aug. Wagner Jim Bogan O. H. Haskins D. P Long EP Stewart Medford Chas. Clayton C. G. Fisher Prank Hill Argyle Street Deval Ppé S.T. Stevens Bruce West A. B. Adams Merchants Band of Nebraska City

Emma Gilman and Nellie Sebern Journey to Nome Alaska

Emma Gilman and Miss Nellie Sebern left Saturday for Nome Alaska. They met in Omaha and travel via Portland to Seattle for a steamer voyage about eight days on the water. In Nome they will visit Ed Gilman, Emma’s brother who lately ran a wholesale clothing firm there. On returning they plan stops at western points including the Seattle exposition. Barbara Kain accompanied them to Utah for her vacation.

Emma Gilman Nellie Sebern Nome Alaska Omaha Portland Ed Gilman Emma West Seattle Barbara Kain Utah

Change in Bank of Hamburg

This week G. M. Beal J. E. Morgan and B. G. Franklin purchased an interest in the Bank of Hamburg with the change taking place Thursday. Frank Stow remains cashier. The new backing strengthens the bank and predicts growing business.

G. M. Beal B.G. Franklin Bank of Hamburg Frank Stow Fincas

Lads Boating from Omaha to New Orleans on the Missouri

Three Omaha youths William Rose Robert Sundberg and Carl Torson start their flatboat Mayor Jim Wednesday morning 14 for a several week river voyage to New Orleans. The Ratboat moves only by current and carries provisions to be restocked at St. Louis. They plan fishing hunting and a summer train ride back home after reaching New Orleans.

William Rose Robert Sundberg Carl Torson Omaha New Orleans Missouri River Jim St. Louis Tribune

Public Play Ground Advocated For Hamburg

A recent article lauds a near town play ground plan proposing a leased tract to include a ball park and bathing pool. The writer recalls past ample spaces for sports but notes scarce vacant lots and polluted rivers, urging an association to obtain permission and convert a nearby tract for an in-town amusement park. The piece argues Hamburg needs a close in play space as summer approaches.

Hamburg

Madison Aid Society Hosts Country Meeting in Hamburg

The Madison Church Aid Society ladies traveled to Hamburg for a full day gathering at D. W. Phillips home in Phelps Addition. Men joined, a hearty dinner ensued, and members called it a high old time. Local notices mention a lost old belt pin with topaz and visits from Mr and Mrs F S West and their son, plus others returning home after visits with Danl Doerr and wife.

Country Aid Society The Madison Church Aid Society Cme Hamburg D. W. Phillips Phelps F. S. West

Fire Damages Buck Morgan Home On Mourde Street

Buck Morgan’s house at the corner of G and Mourde streets narrowly escaped ruin after children’s lighted firecrackers ignited a blaze on the roof. Neighbors and the fire company acted quickly, saving the structure though a portion will need a new roof.

Buck Morgan Cof G and Mourde

Ice Cream Social at Lone Chapel

An ice cream social will be held at Lone Chapel six miles southeast of Hamburg on Saturday evening June 26. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend and enjoy the event.

Lone

Miller Showcases Alfalfa Growth West of Town

A local farmer, Joe Miller, demonstrates alfalfa seed sown in Muay. Plants measure about 8 inches tall, with robust vigor indicating the forage plant thrives in this region as well as other parts of the country.

Joe Miller

Tabor Athlete Wins Cup at Chicago Interscholastic Meet

Edison Moyer a Tabor High School graduate won a handsome silver trophy cup in the 440 yard dash at the Chicago interscholastic field meet. He placed fourth in the 440 with 58 entrants and eighth in the two tile run, earning Iowa points among a strong field.

Chicago Edison Moyer Tabor High School Iowa Moyer

The Reporter Opens on July Fourth for Country Friends

The Reporter office expects to be open most of the day on July 4 and invites country friends to stop by. If you have bundles to leave, you can place them in our care and we will look after them for you.

Hamburg memories and a Pleasant Sunday visit

J. T. Kingsbury, a Hamburg citizen in the early seventies, writes from The Reporter to Guymore, Oklahoma. Few remember those who left Hamburg long ago, and few adults from that era remain. Evangelist Howe and his wife enjoyed a Sunday visit from his mother, who lives in South Dakota, while she visited Tabor.

J. T. Kingsbury Hamburg Guymore Oklahoma Howe South Dakota Tabor

Real Estate and Personal Property Values by Township 1909

The table lists parcels and land values in Fremont County, showing the assessed real estate totals per township, value per acre, and overall personal property amounts as approved by the Board of Supervisors from 1909 assessor returns. It records township by township totals and designated property valuations.

Fremont Valie Benton Township Fisher Township Green Township Locust Grove Township Madison Township Monroe Township Prairie Township Riverton Township Riverside Township Sidney Township Scott Township Walnut Township Washington Township Sptan Incorporated Farragut City Veneer Hamburg City Hue Imogene Imogene City. Te End 98,412 00 RE 412 00 110,690 00 195 3 102 00 Randolph City Eresee Riverton City Sidney City Thurman City

Danforth Ives Wedding At Home In Hamburg Neb

A home wedding was held at Mrs. J. O. Ives home on Argyle and F streets as Miss Bessie Helen Ives joined Alfred A. Danforth son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Danforth in marriage. Rev. A. K. Williams officiated with close relatives present. Out‑of‑town guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Baker of Dunbar Neb Mrs. Wm. Graham and Mrs. W. Palmer of Nebraska City and Miss Pearl James of Sidney. The couple planned a honeymoon trip beginning in Omaha then Denver and Colorado points before returning to Wymore Neb., to establish their home.

J. O. Ives Argyle and F Street Bessie Helen Alfred A. Danforth Chas. &. Danforth A. K. Williams Baptist Church James Baker Dunbar, Neb Wm. Graham W. W.palmer Nebraska City Pearl James Sidney Omaha Denver Colorado Wymore, Neb

Howe Entertainment at Christian Church Delights Local Audience

Mr and Mrs Chas Howe assisted Rev McKinzie in a two week meeting and presented a fine up to date program with piano violin musical toys and moving pictures. A free will offering of 23 41 went to defray meeting expenses. They left for Perry Indiana to visit relatives before heading to Lenox Iowa for a revival. Born to W and Atherton a daughter on Sunday June 20.

Christian Church Chas. Howe McKinzie Howe Goj Perry Ingrim Lenox J. G. Woolsey W. W. Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madison Aid Society Fanny Bell Board of Supervisors Danforth-Ives Alfred Danforth Bessie Ives J. C. Ives Burlington Wymare Neb Howe Entertainment W. & Atherton
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