Many Changes in Ownership of Hamburg Homes
Ownership shifts sweep Hamburg as Mr. and Mrs. Winnie Bennett relocate from across the river and purchase Mrs. Jennie Trudeau’s property. Will C. Meek buys out remaining heirs in an 80 acre George Hulman estate. John Hale sells Main Street property to Mrs. C. Dennis, who will move in after sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Bennett
Hamburg
Jennie Trudeau
Will C. Meek
George Hulfman
Mr.Meek
John Hale
Main Street
C. Dennis
M. R. Fletcher
Omaha
Charles Noblitt
Sarah Woodward
D and
Argyle
George Noblitt
H. F. Jaeckel
Noblitt
Earl Strange
W. W. Barness
Washington Street
Will Crabtree
Crabtree
E. A. Nahkunst
Myers
W. D. Fletcher
Park Street
Randolph Editor Dies
Carl Nuffacker editor of the Randolph Enterprise died at his home Sunday morning after a pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial at Blanchard. The service was conducted by Rev. Peter Jacobs and Rev. H. G. Parker. Huffacker was esteemed by local newspaper men and by the community, with plans for the paper's continuation not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nuffacker
Randolph Enterprise
Blanchard
Peter Jacobs
G. Parker
Huffacker
Sterling Worth
Iowa
Transfusion Succeeds for Chas Harris at Omaha Hospital
Try Transfusion for Chas Harris Theron Bellus Chris Lloyd and Jimmie Harris traveled to Omaha on Tuesday to consult a surgeon about blood for Chas Harris who is very ill in a local hospital. Jimmie Harris blood proved suitable and a quart was transfused to his uncle. Harris showed notable improvement Wednesday morning allowing an operation to be attempted and he continues to recover well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Harris Theron Bellus
Chris Lloyd
Jimmie Harris
Omaha
Chas. Harris
Harris
Town School Election Set for Monday
Monday is the date for the town school election with two board seats and a treasurer to fill. Incumbents R. F. Hickman and G. B. Clayton are mentioned as likely re elected, with R A Clayton holding the treasurer position. No opposing ticket is known in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Hickman
G. B. Clayton
R. A. Clayton
Baseball Meeting Calls Hamburg For March 9 At Opera House
A baseball meeting is set for Tuesday evening, March 9, at the opera house. Players and fans are urged to attend to prepare for the season and ready the team for spring. Hamburg hopes to field a strong squad with many returning players and several new locals.
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Opera House
Hamburg
Burned wife dies at Hamburg after gasoline fire
Mrs John Mascher died at her Hamburg home on Sunday February 29 from burns received weeks earlier when a pan of gasoline caught fire. Born August 23, 1880 in St Michaels Ill she leaves husband two adopted sons and many relatives. Funeral was held at the Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mascher
Hamburg
Mrs. Mascher
St. Micheals
Ill
Shenandoah
Tpather O'Donnell
Mascher
Elizabeth Ender
Rosa
Dara Ender
Pesotum
Dil
Mary Ender
Banville, Jr
Lee Moder
Montana
Improvement Association Elect Officers Near Bluff
The Improvement Association met at Mrs. H. E. Faxon’s home on Tuesday afternoon for annual officer elections. Elected were Miss Kittie Jones president, Mrs. Nettie Hoover first vice president, Mrs. H. E. Faxon second vice president, Mrs. C. E. Danforth recording secretary, Mrs. L. H. Smalley corresponding secretary, and Mrs. H. A. Noble treasurer. Discussions covered selecting a new sexton to replace the late James Shell and beautifying the bluff, with committees named to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery and Improvement Association
H. E. Faxon
Kittie Jones
Nettie Hoover
C. E. Danforth
L. H. Smalley
H. A. Noble
Sexton
James Shell
Book on 90th Division Engineers Prize by George Nelson
George Nelson, a member of the 90th Division Engineers, prizes a richly illustrated volume edited by Major George Wyeth. The book traces the unit from its early days through the end of the war and is complete in every respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nelson
90Th Division
George
George Wyeth
Embalmer Harry Mansfield Joins Wert Reid Firm
Des Moines embalmers Harry Mansfield accepts a post with Wert Reid as embalmer and furniture salesman. Arrival delayed due to family illness, now expected next week. Mansfield comes highly recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mansfield
Des Moines
Wert Reid
Mansfield
Local News Briefs From Hamburg and Surrounding Areas
Obituaries note the deaths of B. W. Jones of Enid formerly Hamburg editor and secretaries in Blackwell. Local items cover passport plans for Cuba travel, public school consolidation votes in Locust Grove, exams by Miss Danforth in Langdon, revival meetings at Madison church, and community events. Other notes report Wayne Richardson moving to a Percival farm, Miss Myrtle Woodrum’s illness, and Runyon’s death in Sidney.
North Liberty Community Notes Move and Life Events
Mir and Mrs. Willard Miller relocate to the Jones Finnell farm. The Johnsons settle in the Miller vacated place. Local visits include Leta Schneider, Carl Hinze, and Miss Schneider’s return home. New babies arrive at two homes, and a Farewell party at C. L. Bennett’s marks a community moment. North Liberty youths take exams and enjoy new Pathe cinema at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Walburn
Leta Schneider
Schneider
Leta
Carl Hinze
E. J. Beck
Riverton
Press van Fleet
Carl Werner
W. A. Bell
Grace Watts
Sidney
North Liberty
Pathe
Austin
Mt. Washington
Irene McKain
Ruth Zach
Rae
Eva
Richardson
William Edgerton
Waunda Garrett
Lylah
Wayne Watts
Merle Fletcher
Roger Knappe
Injured by Mules Finnell Narrowly Escapes Serious Harm
Simp Finnell, working on a farm, was kicked as he stepped between mules to harness them. The pair closed in trapping him and bruising his shin and badly bruising his right foot. He freed himself, received help, and was brought to town. No bones were broken but cane will be needed for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simp Finnell
Mr. Finnell
Simp
Patriotic Memorial Services At Methodist Church
Sunday union services in the Methodist church will be patriotic and memorial, honoring France's tribute to our fallen heroes. The American Legion and relatives of the honored dead are invited. Anthems include The Everlasting Father and Star Spangled Banner. Two addresses will be given, messages to be of high order.
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Union
Methodist
France
American Legion
America
Father
Union Choir
Republic
Died From Gun Shot Wounds In Hold-Up Suspect
John S. McLaughlin, 17, died from gunshot wounds after participating in an attempted pool hall hold-up in Council Bluffs last week. His body was moved to Hamburg for burial, with a graveside service led by Revs. D. W. Griffith and W. H. Hoge. He left a mother and two sisters. his father is buried in Hamburg. He confessed before dying that it was his first job and aimed at easy money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. McLaughlin
Council Bluffs
Hamburg
D. W. Griffith
W. H. Hoge
John McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Dean to Panama with Northwestern glee club
George Dean son of Mr and Mrs G H Dean will leave for Panama to sing with the Northwestern University glee club The trip is organized by the government and the group will depart New York soon They will give concerts along the canal zone for the government employer The Chicago Tribune featured a picture and write up of the trip George a soloist with the club is fortunate for this opportunity.
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George Dean
G. H. Dean
Panama
Northwestern University Glee Club
New York
Canal Zone
Chicago Tribune
Glee Club
George
George Payne Visits With Parents in Watson Between Trains
George Payne was seen visiting with his parents in Watson during a layover between trains on Sunday.
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George Payne
Watson
Telegraph Operator at Payne 15 Electrocuted
R J Hickman a Burlington telegraph operator at Payne was electrocuted Wednesday afternoon while adjusting the switch board at the depot. He died within minutes. his helper Rentmaster Perkins also received a heavy shock trying to aid him. Hickman, about 32, married with one child, had been at Hamburg and Nebraska City for medical help. Funeral planned for Sunday at Nebraska City.
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R. J. Hickman
Burlington
Payne
Mr. Hickman
Hickman
Hamburg
Nebraska City
Wig Wag Warning System at Hamburg Crossing
Burlington railroad installs a new wig wag warning system at Hamburg Main street crossing. A large ball target swings and displays stop in red when trains approach, while a gong sounds to alert drivers, making the crossing safer and possibly prompting similar installation at E street.
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Hamburg
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
Main Street
Rail Road
Creston Division
E Street
Creston
St. Joe
Minnewaska Ladies Host Leap Year Party At Home
The Minnewaska club women entertained their husbands and friends at Miss Mildred Connor's home on a Friday night. A supper was served then they all went to the picture show. The ladies chose partners in leap year fashion and even paid the way for their gentlemen. The evening was enjoyed by all with a fine time reported.
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Minnewaska Club
Mildred Connor
Sullivan Visit Noted at Rock Port Home
Mr and Mrs Terry Sullivan spent Sunday at the home of her year in Rock Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry ‘Sullivan
Rock Port
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamburg Homes
Randolph
B. W. Jones
Enid
Okla
Jones
Blackwell
Locust Grove
W. S. James
This
James Sden
Cuba
Norma James
Miss James
Jean
S. J. Barnes
The
Christian Church
W. J. Mitchell
Barnes
Richard
Faye Gillman
Mt. Olive Church
H. G. Parker
Mt. Olive
Wayne Richardson
Percival
Wayne
Bess Danforth
Civil Service Board
Langdon
Atchison County
Miss Danforth
Madison Church
W. G. Harding
Mesdames Osa
Harrow
Ray Lauritgan
Mike Brown
Madison
Farley Hill
Mabel Bogan
Louis Bentley
Belle Bentely
Runyon
Myrtle Woodrum
North
Robert Rose
Emil Rose
Bertha Mattes
Oscar Hay
Hove
T. A. Richardson
Harold Thiessen
Ben Brower
Mary
Laura Knappe
C. L. Bennett
Bennett
George Werner
E. E. Richards
R. C. Danley
Willard Hays
Harry Wieder
Oscar Hays
Rufus Thomas
Joe Simpson
Geo. Dooley
George Meccan
North Liberty Aid
E. Hinze
Payne 15
Minnewaskas
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