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Newspaper

Hamburg Reporter

Location

Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1920

Page

5

Jitney Program Delights Hamburg With Parade And Programs

The Jitney school program at the high school drew eight to nine hundred attendees. Supt. Dow and teachers received praise for a delightful sequence of in school and parade events. Revenue exceeded 190 dollars will support local schools while President Wilson joined the open carriage parade. Rev. I L Th Seybold resigns as Evangelical church pastor to become retirement home superintendent in Blue Springs Missouri.

Supt. Dow Hamburg Barnum Wilson I. Th. Seybold The Evangelical Church Th. Seybold Seybold Blue Springs Evangelical Church of North America

Arm infection after grape pickers misreport

Mrs Bruce Bright was taken to an Omaha hospital for inflammation of arm bones. Rumor of amputation was false. doctors expect recovery though healing will take time. Earlier she poisoned her lower limbs picking wild grapes, and the infection spread to the arm.

Bruce Bright Omaha Bright

Fire at Engine House in Hamburg Railroad Yards

Monday morning a fire was discovered in the engine house in the Hamburg railroad yards and the alarm aroused sleepers. The fire company arrived late and could not save the building. Attention was given to the eval chute just north. The cause is unknown.

Engine House Hamburg

National Guard drive signs up forty six youths

National Guard recruitment continues after last week’s enrollment of forty six young men. A special act allows the company to form with fifty members, making an assured organization. A recruiting officer will visit Hamburg in two weeks as canvassing resumes. Many towns with prewar Guards push for reorganization.

National Guard National Guards Hamburg

Burned by Grease Hero Stops Fire at Payne Farmhouse

John Powers, face bandaged after frying grease burst into flames at neighbor Mr. Smith's home near Payne. He helped douse the blaze using water from a bucket, avoiding inhalation of smoke, and is expected to recover though with painful injuries.

John Powers John Mr. Smith Payne

Secret Marriage Reported in Hamburg Community

On October 21, 1919, Mrs. Boyce Leffey and Miss Esther Baldwin wed quietly in Auburn Nebraska. The ceremony remained secret until last week when friends found a marriage certificate. The couple, well regarded in Hamburg, begin married life with public good wishes.

Tractor School Tomorrow in Hamburg

A tractor school will be held in Hamburg on Friday March 26 under Fremont County Farm Bureau at the Baldwin and James tractor building. Sessions start at 9 a m and run all day Pot A W Turner will conduct the schools and all tractor problems will be taken up and discussed. Those interested in tractors are urged to be present.

Hamburg Fremont County Farm Bureau Baldwin & James Pot. A. W. Turner

Special Lecture on The Political Privileges of Women in Iowa

Justice T. B. Stevens will deliver a public library address on Tuesday April 6 at 2 30 p m. The event is hosted by Chapter DI PBD inviting all Hamburg women to attend and hear the talk.

Iowa Justice T. 8 Stevens Public Chapter DI Hamburg

North Liberty News Roundup Of Local Kith And Kin

A bustling social week in North Liberty includes St Patrick day games at Mr and Mrs Lloyd Simpson home with a wienie feast. Mrs George Miller returns from Shenandoah hospital and Daisy Mitchell assists at home. Jitney show in Hamburg draws crowds while Will Tackett and Miss Laura Baker wed and start housekeeping at the farm. Small gatherings visit Riverton Shenandoah and Mt Zion as friends extend sympathy at the Mina Garrett funeral. Miss Zach takes a brief appendicitis leave from North Liberty school and Mrs Laura Knappe visits Riverton then Shenandoah. Box supper and program set at North Liberty school on Friday April 2 with Miss Grace Watts teaching.

Lloyd Simpson Simpsons George Miller Shenandoah Daisy Mitchell Hamburg Fred Schneider Chris Spiegel Joe Simpson Charles Simpson Neva W. F. Knapne Leta Bhenandoah Mina Garrett Mt. Zion Mina Liller Harry Wieder Laura Knappe Lucille Evans Riverton Clara Knappe Will Tackett North Liberty Prnvent Zach Knappe Ben Bower Homer Baker Dick Miller Crofton Nebraska AL. I. Garrett Tennessee Henry Tackett Asa Tackett Thurman Floyd Smith Anna_Driver Hambine Robert Rose North Liberty School Grace Watts

Local Notes Roundup Includes Car Sale and Church Moves

Mose Hateh reports Dinty Moore has piloted schooners to earn a fine Ford. Revs Mitchell Seybold Parker toured Sidney for Inter Church work, Parker named county chairman. Herbert Trudeau hospitalized for appendicitis, recovering well. Finnell family moves, new floors. Jolly and Thornton depart. Mrs Mansperger visits, plans Arkansas farm visit. Dee Netson buys house on Argle. Cummings relocate to Colorado Springs. Shade Franklin recalls Liberty Baptist church fire and rescue. Nels Anderson arranging farm sale. health forces farming stop. Hubert Trudeau visits Shenandoah. Skinney and Fat update. Harry Mirfield moving to Hamburg. Millers join Reporter staff.

Dee Netson Will Cummins Argle Street

Charity Caroline Brown obituary names long-time Hamburg resident

Mrs Charity Caroline Brown born August 5 1838 in Fulton county NL died March 16 1920 in Hastings Nebraska. Body brought to Hamburg for services conducted by A A Walburn interment in Hamburg cemetery. Married to Augustus F Brown in 1858 the family moved to Hamburg then Omaha. Survived by J P McCullough Long Beach Calif George F Brown Brown Calif Mrs A W Spear St Paul Minn Mrs F E O'Brien Arapahoe Neb and Frank Brown Omaha. A respected elder with high character.

Charity Caroline Brown Fulton County Hastings Neb Hamburg A. A. Walburn Augustus F. Brown Brown J. M. Alexander

Nies Grocery Opens in Hamburg Market

Nies opened his new grocery store to the public on Saturday. Though not all stock was on shelves, business was splendid. Nies has worked in Hamburg households for years and has many warm friends. John knows the grocery trade from delivery to buying and will cater to the trade in every way.

Nies Jom

Union Sunday Services At Local Baptist Church

Large crowd attends Sunday night union services at the Baptist church with full building opened for worship. Special music from Baptist and union choirs accompanies hearty congregational singing. Rev. I Th Seybold delivers an earnest gospel message. Next Sunday evening services will be at the Methodist church. Your presence is desired.

Union Baptist Church Baptist and Union I. Th. Seybold Methodist Church

Visit of Nebraska City Yeomen Attends Local Lodge

About thirty Yeomen from Nebraska City visited the local lodge on Tuesday evening. They brought a few candidates to receive the degrees. After the lodge work, refreshments were served and a dance followed.

Nebraska City

Wool Growers Form Fremont County Organization

Fremont county wool producers met at Farragut last week and formed a county organization. J. F. C. Finnell was named director for Madison township. Guests included Mrs. A. W. Spear of St Paul, Mrs. F. E. O'Brien of Arapahoe, Frank Brown of Omaha, and Miss Anna Easley, for the funeral of their mother.

Fremont County Farragut J. F. C. Finnell Madison Township A. W. Spear St. Paul, Minn F. E. O’brien Arapahoe, Neb Frank Brown Omaha R. Hoggett Anna Easley

Good Citizenship School at Library by W C T U

The W C T U will organize a Good Citizenship school at the library on Tuesday afternoon at 6:80. All ladies invited. Herm King and niece Gladys Scotten of College Springs visited James Bogan's home Sunday. Herm runs a drug store in the Springs. Mrs W D Fletcher and son Tim went to Red Oak to consult a specialist about Tim's eye injury. The eye is improving but sight nearly gone.

Herm King Gladys Scotten College Springs James Bogan Herm

Community Club Holds Special Meeting in Hamburg

A Monday library gathering of the Community Club formed committees to study women’s citizenship and voter education, planned rope cutting at the local nursery, and discussed a joint community building and armory for a National Guard unit. A manufacturing concern with 50 workers considered relocating here, officers will be elected in April, and a nominating panel was named.

H. B. Dow L. H. Smalley R. F. Hickman L. J. Stalin Fair Grounds R. C. Danley W.T. Davidson Fletcher Hamburg O. W. Sturgeon JS. Athen B. M. Fisher

Child Swallows Iodine on Farm Premises

The ten year old child of Mr and Mrs Noah Githers on the Carl O Neal farm swallowed about a half ounce of iodine early this week. The mother noticed the intake and the doctor was summoned. First aid involved starch to absorb the poison. Aside from a blistered face, the child recovered with no serious harm.

Noah Githers Carl O’neal

Caught in the Shaft at the Anderson Bros Garage

Arnold Anderson of the Anderson Bros garage is limping after a Saturday accident. While changing belts his pants caught in the line shafting, cutting his leg from ankle to knee. He remains able to work and notes luck in not dwelling on the gloom.

Arnold Anderson Anderson Bros Arnold

Barnes Readsies Refrigerator Install at Meat Market

W. W. Barnes is installing a new refrigerator this week at his meat market. The cooling system is on site and will be connected once remaining work is finished. Barnes purchased a fine unit and will rely on his tooling system to serve customers efficiently.

W. W. Barnes Mr. Barnes

P. E. O. Inspection Held At Newton Meeting

Friday afternoon the local P. E. O. Order was inspected by Mrs. Fannie B. Carrie of Newton Iowa. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Cliff Good and after the regular work dainty refreshments were served.

Fannie B. Carrie Newton Iowa Cliff Good

Births Reported for Brown and Geyer Families

Future Jeporter records announce two newborn sons born to local families. Mr and Mrs Frank Brown welcomed a son on Sunday March 23. Mr and Mrs Claude Geyer welcomed a son on Friday March 19.

Jeporter Frank Brown Claude Geyer

Also Mentioned on This Page

North’s Mose Hateh Dinty Moore W. J. Mitchell H. G. Parker Sidney Herbert Trudeau John Finnell Frank Hill Rs. Mansperger Council Bluffs R. L. Case Arkansas Arnold Jolly Clara Thornton Cloverdale Alabama Creston Jolly Nels A. Anderson Anderson Hubert Trudeau Herbert Skinney Harry Mirfield Hawardan Mrs. Mirfield Theron Bellus Minnesota Emily &. Miller Frederick H. L. Osborn Miller Wool Growers Organize
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