Sunday School Picnic and Percival Tragedy Report
The Hamburg union Sunday schools hosted a large picnic at Bruce Fletcher's grounds with 5000 attendees enjoying ice cream and games. Nearby, the Percival tragedy unfolded when E S Bailey was killed and his wife injured. the coroner sealed the verdict and Mrs Bailey faced possible grand jury action. Claude Bailey's past disappearance looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Bruce Fletcher
Perry van Meter
Will Anspach
Sam Willard
P.J. Cilley
Bert Carpenter
Willard James
Chas Holtzinger
Frank Davis
Arthur Webb
Dr. Coy
Reid
Union
Percival
E.S. Bailey
Claude
Bailey
Des Moines Meeting Forms New Democratic Club
A Des Moines gathering last week launched a Democratic Club, raising over 6000 for immediate work. W W Marsh of Waterloo, recently elected to the national Iowa committee, credited for the success. Officers include Emmet Tinley of Council Bluffs president, W D Jamieson of Shenandoah secretary, E T Meredith Des Moines treasurer, with a 25 member board and a seven member executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
National Committee For
Iowa
Ray Geyer Builds Substantial Hamburg Home Prospect
Ray Geyer shows strong faith in Hamburg by funding and overseeing a fine new residence on recently purchased lots. Tarry Geyer serves as lay-off boss carpenter, with Harry expected to be in demand for similar work. An advertiser from Forrest City, Mo complains of raspberry ad performance and requests discontinuation after extending a 20 cent ad through the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Geyer
Hamburg
Tarry Geyer
Harry
E. L. Brodbeck
Forrest City
Mt. Ayr to Establish Free Public Library
Mt. Ayr residents voted 392 to 190 to fund a free public library with a $1,000 annual tax. The project includes a $10,000 building cost, with women in town actively supporting the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Ayr
Tandy to Lead Platform Work on Chautauqua Circuit
Rev A W Tandy leaves for Hecla South Dakota to join White and Myers chautauqua circuit as platform manager and Sunday preacher. The trip marks a notable outing before ending his work in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Tandy
Hecla
S.D
White & Myers Chautauqua
Tandy
Kentucky
Pear tree in bloom promises pears for Henry Ackley
Henry Ackley reports his pear tree in the yard bloomed twice this year. The first bloom dropped early with no fruit, but the second bloom shows promise of a good pear harvest for eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ackley
Henry
Hamburg Maintains Strict City Ordinance On Pool Halls
Corning Iowa Free Press notes Hamburg’s firm stand against revoking the pool hall ban. Town described as saintly with Puritan roots, Sunday law observance, and a history of no bank failures in over thirty years. Former residents testify to Hamburg’s goodness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Corning
Weissel
Two Injuries This Week From Horse Accident and Bridge Work
B. L. Mabbin is nursing a badly bruised leg after a horse fell on him while unloading trash with John Chapman. E L was holding a horse head during the incident. Fred Clemens has his hand in a sling after it was badly mashed while handling bridge material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Mabbin
Jeg
John Chapman
E L
Fred Clemens
Tarantula Found Near Oranges at Connor Brothers Store
Ed Hopkins was sorting oranges at the Connor Brothers store when a tarantula the size of a saucer dropped from a bunch of bananas hanging over the orange box. He almost touched it as he lifted an orange this week.
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Ed Hopkins
Connor Brothers
Minnewaska Club Social and Local Notes
The Minnewaska club hosted an afternoon gathering at Mrs. H G Butterfield's home with several new town ladies in attendance and refreshments served. John Rapp reported his mother’s health concerns and plans for travels with his parents to Excelsior Springs Missouri next week. Oscar Crossley and J A Kurser of Rock Port chased a missing man with a Noff singer hound, only to find he had just arrived. Cr Sturgeon and Smith Bogan visited Omaha on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rapp
John A. Rapp
St. Edward
Neb
Excelsior Springs
Rock Port
Oscar Crossley
J. A. Kurser
Hamburg
Noffsinger
Crossley
Riley Fields
Maud Johnson
Nebraska City
Reuben Simons
Pasadena
Calif
Simons
Jane Elledge
Tebe Reeves
Main Street
Iowa
Missouri
Carpenter
Airship School of
Omaha
Cliff Good
Fletcher
Local notes on residents and visitors in Hamburg area
Frank Ward returns from Dakota trip and Roscoe Wright starts work at his father’s store. Perry VanMeter returns from Texas to oversee large land holdings. Newport of Wright’s store Low Nix becomes traveling man. Various visits include Mrs. Roy Sykes in Farragut and Chas Butler ill near Payne. Updates on rural life, weddings, births, and storms with community names and places.
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Low Nix
Wright
Phone Matters Adjusted Biplane Flights the Third
Hamburg residents and rural route patrons face a revised Bell plan with a five mile zone. All within the zone get metallic circuits, beyond get grounded systems. $1500 upgrade anticipated to restore Bell service. Farm rate set at 1.50 monthly. about 75 farmers signed so far. repairs depend on others joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Missouri
Frank Elgan
Hell
Elgan
Five Mile
Ladies entertained at Mrs Davidson home on Saturday
Mesdames W T Davidson and L A Rees entertained a number of ladies Saturday afternoon at the Davidson home. The time went in playing at 4 2 after which refreshments were served. An enjoyable afternoon is the verdict of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
W.T. Davidson
L. A. Rees
Acon
Iowa Weed Cutting Dates Cut Short in Law Change
The Thirty sixth General Assembly shortened the weed cutting window to July 1 to August 1 to curb seed viability. Land owners or occupants must destroy all weeds on their land or adjoining highways. trustees and road officials are liable if duties are neglected. If ignored, offenders may face misdemeanor charges and fines up to 100 dollars. authorities may cut and charge expenses to the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Thirty - Sixth
General Assembly
Egg Contest Highlight Prompts Regionwide Interest
R P S Netson enters an egg worthy of the annual contest. The specimen measures 7 1 4 inches long and 6 3 8 inches wide. Hens from Iowa Missouri Fremont and Atchison are noted as great layers. Sam Howard reports an egg near eight inches. Who will be next in the pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P.S. Netson
Iowa
Missouri
Fremont
Atchison
Sam Howard
Has Wild Ducke Ol McBride Four Wild Ducks
Four wild ducks near McBride's place draw attention as a mother duck and her brood wander the yard. A recent feed scene with the ducks hints at their tame behavior and a nearby boarding house move to McBride's. S. Stephens and wife of Sidney visited Mr and Mrs Kincade in Julien for a Sunday night stay after traveling from Chicago due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hamilton
Ed Young
Norris Hardin
Amos McMullen
Theo Jennings
Dollie Henderson
Jesse Taylor
Mound City
Ol McBride
McBride
S. Stephens
Sidney
Mrs. Kincade
Julien
Chicago
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the Union
Democratic State Club
Chautauqua
Minnewaskas
Minnewaska Club
H G. Butterfield
Cr. Sturgeon
Smith Bogan
Taylor
Los Angeles Times
Frank Ward
Dakota
Roscoe Wright
Perry VanMeter
Texas
Roy Sykes
Farragut
Chas. Butler
Payne
Milwaukee
M. W. A. Clerks Association
H. Towns
Warsaw
Ind
Ottumwa
Amber
Joseph Strom Light
Carroll
Florence Edith Hatten
Baptist Church
Highfield
Presbyterian Church
M.H. Hatten
Denver
Colorado
Light
Alvin Boldra
Island News
Lillie Grassmeier
Hill Grassmeier
Lylith Million
Oliver Henderson
Minnie Grassmeier
Lou Dover
Lafe Stanton
Ira Brown
James Jennings
Frank Zutz
East E Street
George Lerew
Macedonia
George
S. C. Rees
Frank Bronson, Jr
Bluffs
Clara Mann
Clare
Tree Mountain
Utah
Asa Manon
Maude
James Mann
John
Clanton
Johnny, Jr
Myctle Smith
Plattsmouth
Mrs. Pickett
Armenta Waterman
George Lusby
Church of Christ
Selantiat
Ila
Christian Science
Merchants Exchange Tank Building
B.H. Coonradt
Olive Church
H. Coonradt
Methodist Church
Epworth League
A. A. Walburn
Prsbyterian Church
Moses
Theo. J. Asmus
Valley Farm
H. G. Stewart
W. J. Bell
William Jewell College
Liberty
The
Germany
W. Tandy
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