Tragedy near Farragut Ends In Double Suicide
George Gudgel of Farragut killed his young daughter and then shot himself in their home four and a half miles south of Farragut. The 15 year old son Earl and 12 year old Dale were away. the wife Eva Cox Gudgel sought divorce amid accusations of cruelty and infidelity. A coroner’s jury ruled the deaths intentional by Gudgel. The family’s private burial followed, with Rev. Grant presiding. The incident led to court action in a separate Nebraska City recall case, decided by Judge H D Travis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gudgel
Hazel
Gudgel
Farragut
J. M.gudgel
Dale
Earl
Essex
Papa
Grant
Asc
Eva
C. Stewart
John Finley
Clarence Campbell
Wheeler
Sidney
Nar
Shenandoah
Denver Wilson
George
Littlewide
Rev
Mr. Gudgel
Earl and
Ed L. Gudgel
Ben
Harry Gudgel
Northboro
Charles Gudgel
Fairbury
Mabel
Roy Edwards
Sentinel Post
Separate from her sparks new home life promised
An anxious husband seeks court time to arrange access to his children after separation. He buys a 32 caliber revolver and a bicycle for his son while planning a few weeks with his parents. The piece notes visits by Blanche Good, John Miller, and Mrs. Notson as Hamburg locals recall past ties and friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
John Vanderslice
Pawnee City
Coinwest
John Miller
Los Angeles
California
Democrat
Jap Miller
Hamburg
Plowing accident claims horse near town precipice
John Swabaugh’s field mishap left two horses plunging over a high edge. He freed one live horse after hours of effort, but a colt bought for four hundred fifty dollars died. The loss will severely handicap his upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swabaugh
Rapides
John
Mr. Swebaugh
Reddy Couple Arrive to Begin Life in Hallburg
Whomas Reddy locates Pas t Mrs. Thomas Reddy of Springfield Massachusetts arrived yesterday to join her husband who is employed as electrician by the electric power plant. They have rented D D Darby’s property on Washington street and expect to go to house keeping soon. Mr. Reddy is an efficient electrician and a pleasant gentleman to meet. We hope they will find Hallburg a congenial place to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Reddy
Springfield
Reverend B H Coonradt Accepts Rochester Call
Rev B H Coonradt returned to Rochester Minnesota last Monday to prepare shipping his household goods to Hamburg He has accepted an unanimous call to the local Christian church Next Sunday he closes a pastorate of more than four years and expects to arrive before July 6 to preach on that date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Coonradt
Rochester
Minn
Hamburg
Large Channel CatfishSet Records on Island
Ben Fleming residing on the Island sold two fish Saturday that set records for the year. The white channel catfish weighed about fifty pounds on the smaller and seventy five pounds on the larger. The larger specimen measured five feet eight inches from tip to tip while the smaller was four feet in length. Beef trust, please note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Fleming
Beef Trust
Omaha Navy Recruitment Flight for Two Local Boys
Two local youths join Uncle Sam’s Navy as Tet Hunter and Joe Dimmit head to Omaha to sign for four years aboard a battleship fleet. If they pass medicals and are recommended, they will train at Goat Island or Norfolk before joining Atlantic or Pacific fleet units. Ham burg has now furnished six recruits this year, with fond hopes for progress and pride from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Navy
Hunter
Joe Dimmit
Mamsburg
Naval Recruiting Office
Omaha
Naval Training Station
Goat Island
California
Norfolk
Atlantic
Pacific
Hamburg
Hamburg Chautauqua Arrivals Ahead of August Event
Equipment for Hamburg Chautauqua arriving at the freight house signals an early start for the August 2 to 4 gathering. Organizers expect a popular, multifaceted program combining entertainment and intellectual offerings with notable talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Sudden Death at Thurman Leaves Family in Mourning
Mrs Study, 73, of Thurman died from apoplexy after a severe head pain Sunday night. Her husband and daughters Mrs Surface Mrs Greenwood and Mrs Ewell were left with three sons, Clarence and Walter in Oklahoma. She was a Latter Day Saints member. Sons arrived Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman
Study
Alice Surface
Maria Greenwood
Clara Ewell
Clarence
Walter
Oklahoma
Latter Day Saints Church
Children’s Day a Success at the Opera House
Children’s Day exercises at the opera house, under Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday schools, drew a large audience. The children performed well, receiving frequent applause, with special credit to Miss Phoee Mitchell and Miss Anita Jacobsen of the Presbyterian Sunday school for training the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Methodist
Presbyterian Sunday Schools
Phoee Mitchell
Anita Jacobsen
Presbyterian Sunday Schoo
Ladies Improvement Association to discuss cemetery gate
Members will meet at city hall Tuesday afternoon to decide on a new gate for the cemetery entrance. With the cemetery addition purchased, the road will be altered to create a better entry. Full attendance is desired as they review the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Improvement Association
City Hall
Asphalt Mixer Trial After Fire At Charles City
A preliminary test of a large asphalt mixer resumed Tuesday after a recent fire at Charles City. The unit survived repairs, with steam boilers powering mixing and conveying, a drying end heated by fire doors, and beeds dumped into a mixing vat before spreading on streets. The paper promotes inside features including fiction, state and Washington news, German Fatherland items, ladies fashions, and good roads guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Capital State
Washington, D.C
Fatherland
Hamburg Stores to Close on Fourth of July
Hamburg retailers plan July 4 closures to let clerks and owners celebrate the nation's birthday in their own way. The piece notes varied observances from quiet gatherings with a hamper of cats and fish to crowded events with fireworks and public oratory, but emphasizes freedom of celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Moves to Riverton W. 5. English farmer moving
English plans relocation from his farm southeast of town to Riverton. He was born and raised on the old farm, which has a famous spring praised for its cool, pure water by travelers. An excellent farmer from a long line of farmers, he has not decided his exact future but likely will settle on a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
Riverton
Rev John Chapman Returns to Hamburg After Farming Nearby
Rev John Chapman who had lived in Hamburg and nearby and lately farmed near Elston Iowa will return to Hamburg to live. He rents the property recently sold and vacated by Wm Cummins and will farm there in the coming year. He served in pulpits of local churches during his previous residence and will be welcomed back by many Hamburg residents and his family.
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Chas, Notson
Miami County
Kansas
John Chapman
Elston
Iowa
Hamburg
Wm. Cummins
Chapman
Fruit Conditions on June 1 From Iowa Horticultural Society
The secretary of the Iowa State Horticultural Society reports fruit conditions as of June 1. Apples 75 percent, pears 48 percent, American plums 51 percent, domestic plums 48 percent, cherries 54 percent, red raspberries 77 percent, black raspberries 93 percent, blackberries 75 percent, peaches 71 percent, grapes 89 percent, currants 78 percent, gooseberries 76 percent, strawberries 76 percent of a full crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Horticultural Society of
Iowa
News of Ten Years Ago Government Expert Here
Sidney notes recount a baseball injury to Judge A. B. Thornell, later recovering. The column lists residents visiting, traveling, and moving. births, marriages, and local events with mentions of Prof. H. A. Simons, Mrs. J. A. Reid, and Dr. W. L. Morrill. Government crop expert Frank S. Pinney visited, praising conditions in the region.
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Sidney
A. B. Thornell
H. A. Simons
Wilbur
Ernest
Schuyler
Neb
J. A. Reid
Portland
Oregon
H. E. Fuggite
Newman's Grove
W.L. Morrill
Niagra Falls
New York City
Howe Cor
Auburn Herald
Hog hauling mishap on trip to Hamburg ends with boy hurt
On a trip to Hamburg Al on Same Trip Last Monday and Dave Brown with neighbors hauled hogs when a missing hog was found. A rear surprise spooked a horse, kicking Findley’s boy in the chest. He was taken home and later said to be recovering and up and around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Brown
Dave
Hamburg
Jim Brown
Dave Findley
Fic
Findley
High
Editor Boydston Dead In A California Farewell
A former Fremont County Herald editor Long Boydston drifted from Des Moines to Sidney years ago. He died in San Francisco on Tuesday at age 64. Cremated, ashes brought to Knoxville Iowa for burial. a Democrat, he opposed Aryan and supported Palmer Buckner politics.
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Boydston
Sidney
Des Moines
Fremont County
Herald
San Francisco
Calif
W. J. Aryan
Buckner
Knoxville
Iowa
MecPaul Beats Hamburg in Tight 6-5 Baseball Thriller
Hamburg suffered a 6 to 5 defeat to MecPaul after a fierce contest. E S Towne and Jim Engleman formed the Hamburg battery and pitched well, limiting MecPaul to three runs through the sixth inning. Hamburg players praised fair umpiring and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner hosted by MecPaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPaul
E.s.towne
Jim Engleman
Hamburg
New Cadillac Bought by Tom Catlett and Family
Tom Catlett, prosperous farmer living east of town, traveled to Omaha last Saturday with his two sons Ellis and Truman to purchase a car. They returned the same day driving a new 50 horsepower Cadillac touring car with the latest improvements, a time saver and source of enjoyment for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Catlett
Omaha
Ellis
Truman
Hydinger Plans Large Iron Sales Barn Near Riverside Hotel
Andy Hydinger has started construction on a sizable sales barn on his Riverside area lot behind the hotel. The structure will be built of corrugated iron and spacious enough to hold many horses, with work already underway and occupancy anticipated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Hydinger
Riverside
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Geo. Gudgel
Self
H. D. Travis
Plattsmouth
District Court
Paul S. Topping
Nebraska City
J. D. Houston
Paul S. Toppin
Whomas Reddy
Pas
Albert Murray
Kan
W. E. Stevens
Miss Bechtel
W. E. Majors
Bechtel
Burlington
Iawa
Bessie Majors
Peru Pointer
Jesse Patton
St. Joseph
Booe
Will
Julien Hotel
Bartlett & Doyles
Kewanee
Henry Hydinger
Chicago
Fred Arnold
Sam Smith
Arkansas
Jesse Holmes
Northwestern Medical University
Clarence Fisher
Douglas, Ariz
Gillman
R. W. Sykes
Randolph
Schuyler, Neb
Ernest W.simons
Jerret McRae
Simons
Knights and Ladies of Security
Sylvia Warman
Ethel Hoggatt
Fern Wagner
Faye Parkhurst
Frank S. Pinney
Pinney
Nebraska
Goo
A.J. Barnes
MecPaul
Cadillac
Hydinger
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