Welcome Home parade plans for Hamburg Shenandoah May 23
A grand holiday is planned with a special fifteen coach train from Hamburg at 9 15 am to Shenandoah and return the same day with stops at Riverton and Farragut. Hamburg stores close for the event and tickets cost 1 26 plus tax with refunds if unused. A Nebraska State Band concert in Hamburg precedes the Shenandoah parade at 1 30 pm. Local townships unite to support the celebration with Military Girls, veterans, Red Cross, and school children participating under parade marshal James Bogan.
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Fremont
Iowa
Hamburg
Shenandoah
Riverton
Farragut
Nebraska State Band of
Lincoln
Opera House
Washington
Madison
James Bogan
Nebraska
Tyler Weltmer
Ray Danforth
Ray Lauritson
Red Cross
Fred W. Hill
Ray Baldwin
C. H. Harding
Tim Beilus
Mrs A A Weese Dies In Hamburg After Long Life
Mrs A A Weese was born in Elizabeth New Jersey on June 13 1850 and died at her son Willard Frazier's Hamburg home on May 18 1919. She married George Frazier and had two sons William and Roban who served in the Canadian army. A son from a second marriage predeceased her. She leaves one sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held at her son's home in Hamburg on Monday May 19 at 2 p.m. with Rev D W Griffith officiating.
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A. A. Weese
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Willard Frazier
Hamburg
George Frazier
William
Roban
South Methodist surpasses centenary fund quota
The South Methodist Church exceeds its Centenary drive goal for the five year term. With a quota of 2100 dollars, they have already raised around 5000 dollars, a splendid record reflecting strong community support.
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South Methodist
Hamburg
M. E. Church
South
Nighttime burglaries hit several stores in two weeks
Over the past two weeks stores including Joe Nies, Republican, and McAdoo Dean were entered at night with cash taken. Iris Theater attempted entry. Edward Browning alerted police. Three youths faced charges. one confessed implicating others. One was fined. two remain at large.
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Joe Nies
Republican
McAdoo Dean
Iris Theater
Edward Browning
Fishing Season Opens as Anglers Hit Local Spots
The past week sees many cars loaded with fishing tackle headed to favorite spots. No record catches yet, but anglers fish for the pleasure of the trip as much as for the fish, keeping spirits high while enjoying the outing.
Many Soldier Boys Home From Overseas
Hamburg reports a group of soldiers returning from service. Ray Trosper of Company E Rainbow division arrived home after hospital time. Paul Smith, weeks in France, comes home fat and well. Duane Smalley returns with his parents from New York after serving in bombing squadron. Jim McCracken back from four months in France and training camps. Bart Clayton landed at Hoboken. C N Bunch due May 30. Fred also expected to land within the week.
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Hamburg
Ray Trosper
Company E
Rainbow Division
Paul Smith
France
Paul
Duane Smalley
New York
Duane
Jim McCracken
Jim
Bart Clayton
Hobbken
C. N. Bunch
Fred
Elliott Boys Bad Actors in School Incident
Six Elliott School youths who were disciplined by the principal sought revenge by returning to the principal's home after hours. A girl at the home answered the door when they knocked and they dumped a large bucket of swill on the parlor rug. The six were arrested the next morning and fined $10 plus costs each.
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Elliott
Joe Reynolds Injured In Fall From Bridge
Joe Reynolds arrived home Sunday and crawled around on crutches after a fall from a bridge near Sioux City while stringing a telephone line. A broken buckle caused the 75 foot descent, leaving him with a broken leg and other injuries. He hopes to walk on both legs soon.
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Joe Reynolds
Joe
Sioux City
Stephens Extends Willard Station Garage Lease
L. D. Stephens, proprietor of the Willard Station, has leased the Stanton Garage and will have an expert mechanic in charge on Monday. The garage has long enjoyed steady business and is expected to grow under Stephens' direction.
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L. D. Stephens
Willard Station
Stanton
Where the Teachers Go
The teachers of the public schools depart for their homes this week for vacations or to pursue specialized work. Supt H E Dow leaves Monday for Kansas City to work as platform manager for the White-Myere chautauqua circuit. Several teachers plan summer assignments at home or distant cities including West, Nebraska University, Parkville, Hamburg, Fort Madison, Tabor, West Point, Shenandoah, and Nebraska City.
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Supt
H. E. Dow
Kansas City
Miss West
Lillith Wagener
Nebraska University
Bernice Anderson
Farragut
Glora Rauber
Parkville
Mabel Mumford
Hamburg
Minnie and
Clara Woodroffe
Fort Madison
Elizabeth Chandley S
Tabor
Marnie Simons
Grace McKissick
Margaret Duncan
Kittie Noblett
Altha Halliday
Emma Roehl
West Point
Neb
Dorcis Yates
Shenandoah
Miss McMahon
Hamburg Mules Reflect Local Pride and Wealth
A visitor notes Hamburg hosts more good mules than any place he has seen. Farmers take pride in their stock as mules represent a solid income and a source of local pride. The scene on the street during early evening shows farmers with fine teams, highlighting the community's emphasis on quality mule stock.
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Hamburg
Child Burned By Hot Grease At Coin Home
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Arlein of Coin was badly burned last week after he sat in a pan of hot grease placed on the floor to cool. The mother did not see the child at play until his screams alerted her. The injuries were severe but not described as life threatening.
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Ernest Arlein
Coin
Two War Orphans Fund At Cigar Factory
Two self styled war orphans Fred Jones and David Hardman run a war fund box behind a cigar factory. Visitors are asked to drop pennies to aid the orphans though the fund’s exact use is unclear. A local young man donated four pennies and later added another, triggering playful concern from the boys about missing the other three pennies.
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Fred Jones
David Hardman
Cigar Factory
Hardman
France
Isex Commercial Club Funds Summer Band Support
The Isex commercial club raised 369.50 dollars at its April meeting to support the town band for the summer. Many band members have served in the army, keeping the group active despite members being away for extended periods. The town has historically backed the band, and the club’s committee quickly secured the contribution for seasonal use.
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Isex
Commercial Club
Off Again On Again Reporter Crew Fix Linotype
A brief report notes the Reporter force halted briefly this morning then resumed within an hour thanks to Chase McKissick who repaired a broken linotype part just before press time. The paper encourages sharing with neighbors.
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Chase McKissick
Sin
Chase
Mr. McKinsick
Coin to Oil Streets for Better Road Surfaces
The town of Coin plans a major street improvement by oiling roads, ordering 20 000 gallons to arrive in June and July, with work to start on arrival. Water supply is being upgraded as new wells are drilled to bolster the city’s water system.
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Coin
Change in Publication Date to Thursday
The Reporter announces a shift from Friday to Thursday publication. Earlier mail timing caused Friday arrivals, but now papers reach readers by Thursday evening. The paper will be dated Thursday henceforth and will continue to be a Thursday edition.
Sheriff’s weeklong booze haul in county jail filled high
The Sidney Argus reports Sheriff Jorgenson seized multiple liquor shipments in a week, catching bootleggers in a pursuit between Sidney and Tabor. Vehicles including a nearly new Reo, a Stude roadster, a Paige, and a Buick were removed, with about 2,000 pints of red-eye and six hundred pints of whiskey seized. The two men escaped after a chase, while later a big Paige blowout yielded seven hundred pints of liquor. Federal agents later took that outfit to Council Bluffs. The story ends with the county’s ongoing crackdown and a jab at political conventions.
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Reo
Studebaker
Jorgenson
Seoon
Sidney Shannon
Essex
Sidney
Tabor
Montreal
Big Paige
Rufus Barnard
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Sidney Argus
Hamburg High School to Close With 39th Commencement
The Hamburg High School marks its 39th commencement week with the ceremony at the opera house. Fifteen seniors, nine girls and six boys, include Mabel Moore and Earl Halliday among others. A junior senior reception and a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W. H. Hoge highlighted the week. full commencement night details to follow next week.
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Hamburg High School
Opera House
Mabel Moore
Alene Holsclaw
Golde Monroe
Alma B. Combe
Daisy Athen
May Million
Edna Erickson
Pauline McCrory
Emma A. Jaeckel
Winnie Brown
Emery Duck
Arnold Rossean
Arnold Schneider
Shade Franklin
Earl Halliday
W. H. Hoge
Baptist Church
Mrs Jones Dies in Hamburg after long residence
Mrs. Eli Jones died at her Hamburg home on Sunday aged 80 years. Born Caroline Howard in Niagara County New York on March 7 1884 she married Eli B Jones in Homer Michigan on July 4 1855. The couple moved to Hamburg in 1849 and raised six children with eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon by Rev. A A Walburn and burial followed in Hamburg Cemetery.
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Jones
Eli Jones
Hamburg
Caroline Howard
Niagara County
New York
Michigan
Eli B. Jones
Homer
Mich
Hubert Trudeau Home From Camp Dodge Return
Hubert Trudeau arrived home Sunday morning after discharge at Camp Dodge. He served with the Rainbow division and stayed with his company throughout the entire campaign. He earned the unusual record of never leaving his unit due to illness or wounds. He brought home a belt with the Gott Mit Uns buckle and a trench knife from a dead enemy, now on display in the Re porter window.
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Hubert Trudeau
Camp Dodge
Hubert
Rainbow Division
Gott Mit
Smalley Leaves for New York on Telegram Call
L H Smalley departed Friday evening for New York following a telegram from his wife. Duane Smalley is hospitalized but likely to be released by the government if the parents care for him and waive government responsibility. His condition is not considered serious.
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Smalley
New York
L. H. Smalley
Duane iSmalley
Duane
Car Burns on E Street Bridge Night Fire Destroys Auto
Olin Warnstaff’s car was destroyed by a late Sunday evening fire on the east end of the E street bridge. The blaze started in the rear and spread rapidly, leaving little chance of repair once discovered.
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Olin Warnstaff
E Street Bridge
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