William O Dowdy Dies After Prolonged Illness Near Hamburg
William O Dowdy, 40, died at his home northwest of Hamburg after a year long illness described as consumption. Born April 27, 1868 in Platt County, he moved to Hamburg area as a child and later married Bama Shirley in 1893, with two children Della and Roy. Survived by wife, two brothers, two sisters, and his children, the funeral was held Tuesday at 2 pm at his home with Rev. A B Adams officiating. burial in Hamburg cemetery. The community extends thanks to friends for support.
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William O. Dowdy
Hamburg
Mm Platt
Bama Shirley
Della
Roy
Dowdy
A. Bo. Adams
Hamburg high school graduates mark first business course class
The Hamburg public schools held commencement week with the first four year high school class and the inaugural two year business course. Graduates include Blanche Good Faye James Stella Ward Loleta Albertson Chandler Campbell Mabel Reynolds Madore Jacks Roy Hatton Ralph Lair Florence Bred Brainerd Glen Kenneth Brown James Rees Leroy Duncan. Memorial services announced with path to cemetery and city hall events. dredge work on Nishna river noted.
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Ham
Stotler
Blanche Good
Faye James
Stella A.” Ward
Loleta
Albertson
Chandler ‘Campbell
Mabel F. Reynolds
Madore Jacks
Roy Hatton
Ralph Lair
Florence “Bred Brainerd
Gién
Kenneth Brown
James ‘B. Rees
Leroy Duncan
S. P. Cresap
St. Joseph
Wanamaker
Clas
Gilliland
Glengod
Hamburg
Entertainer Margaret Manzing to perform for charity at Presbyterian Church
Chicago impersonator Margaret Manzing appears under Ladies Aid at the Presbyterian church Saturday June 6 with musical support and imitations from Shakespeare and other works. The event supports a good cause and promises lively and emotional entertainment. Also notes primary election reminders and a Chicken Pie Dinner by the Ladies Aid to be held June 6. Ex-County Surveyor John Gregg of Madison was in town Monday.
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Margaret Manzing
Chicago
Ladies Aid
Presbyterian Church
Macbeth
Miss Mannering
Grape Building
John Gregg
Madison
Primary Day Nears in Iowa County Races Remain Hot
Local Republican voters face a three way contest for state senatorial influence with W T Davidson H J Failing and an Allison aligned candidate. Treasurer contenders A Wildberger and W E Miller prize steady leadership. Sheriff race features Judd Burdick Ab Griffin and Harry B Wood with tight lines. Recorder nominees W S Roberts and W A Bullock clash as various offices draw attention amid anniversary events and community notices.
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Iowa
W.T. Davidson
Allison
H. J. Failing
Randolph
Cummins
United States
Failing
A. Wildberger
Sidney
W.E. Miller
Riverton
Coleman
Recorder
W. 5. Roberts
Farragut
W. A. Bullock
Bullock
Roberts
Hamburg Canning Plant Receives 5000 Knocked-Down Cases
The Hamburg Iowa box factory shipped a carload of 5000 knocked-down cases for the local canning factory this week. The piece notes growing box and barrel usage around Hamburg and suggests local manufacturing growth. Miss Ethel Good and sister Clanche visit Mt Ayr this week.
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Hamburg
Peru
Ethel Good
Clanche
Mt Ayria
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