01 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
1
Obituary notes the death of Rev R T Parkhurst a Hamburg pioneer and respected citizen. It details his birth in Kentucky, move to Indiana and Nebraska, marriage, eight children, long ministry in Baptist and then Christian churches, and final years in Hamburg and Des Moines. Funeral services, honors, and burial follow. other local notices mention missionary addresses and community events.
Reverend Geo Hendrickson plans to take the town marshal role with condition to name his six assistants and serve without salary if necessary. He seeks ten day test with six special policemen and follows a Fighting Parson reputation. Also notes a Cuba trip letter from Mrs Jones to her parents. Mrs Bridges travels to Oregon Mo for mother's illness.
Dr A B Cox an early Hamburg resident and Southern Methodist preacher died January 30 1907 at his son Charles Brewster Neb at age 90 years 5 days He moved from North Carolina to Hamburg in the 1860s introducing the Southern Methodist church to the area He also practiced medicine and served as preacher in charge of the Hamburg circuit J S Rooker
The ladies of the 42 club hosted their husbands at How ata Lloyd’s home on Friday eve to honor Washington’s birthday. Martha Washington costumes drew praise for Mrs Hill and Mrs Hulshizer. A two course luncheon featured sandwiches salad scalloped oysters celery coffee pickles and whipped cream. Tables adorned with calla lilies. Guests included Mrs Wil Gottsche of Rock Springs and Mrs M F Cooley. The note closes with a hopeful line that every anniversary be as pleasant.
Sunday school at 11 a m Epworth league at 630 p m on duty of testimony reader J 8 Booker prayer meeting Wednesday 730 pm preaching at Gox Chapel Sunday 11 am and Hamburg Sunday 730 pm a special service invite all to attend J S Rooker pastor Two special sermons at Baptist church next Sunday morning Great Healer evening Highly complimented Woman Choir led by Prof Stotler Sunday school 10 am By at 630 turn to new interest Miss Nelle Doyle juniors meet Fridays 340 pm Miss Crowder leader Prayer meeting 730 pm Presbyterian pastor to preach Sabbath special music Christians Endeavor prayer meeting 630 pm Wednesday Evening De Mitchell Mr Needles attended Inter synodical foreign missionary convention Omaha 1055 delegates 100 special representatives Hamburg church report says convention will inspire evangelization Warshie pastor Methodist Episcopal Church addresses Friday Saturday Sunday morning notable speakers Missionary convention Council Bluffs Sunday evening quarterly meeting sermon by Rev A B Griffith D D Quarterly conference Monday 10 am Ladies Aid with Mrs Burif Thursday Rev A E Burier Ph D pastor
The city caucus last Tuesday in Hamburg nominated candidates for coming city officers in one of the largest meetings of its kind. Church notices urge attendance with services titled What’s the Use to Pray and At the Feet of Jesus, Bible school at 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., junior and senior endeavors, and Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m.
Isaac Elder praised. second semester ends next week as many pupils miss due to measles. Mr Stotler leads a writing class. Miss Strait absent with sickness. Student groups plan flower orders for Mr McCracken’s death and a postponed patrons meeting. Reports mention various students, performances, and a city caucus with mayor, assessor, treasurer, and council candidates.
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