12 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
1
B F Thornburg broke ground on the morning for a two story business house near Thornburg ahler general store. The lower story will house a drug store and the second will be a hall for lodges and entertainments. It will include modern conveniences and aim to add electric lights and municipal waterworks in time.
Heavy rain erodes the track between Sherman and Sunol on the U P Railroad. An eastbound freight at about 40 miles per hour derailed fourteen cars and the engine tender, but the crew escaped unhurt. Traffic was suspended with trains rerouted from Julesburg to Denver and Cheyenne routes. The washout caused substantial financial losses to the railroad.
In 1912 Nebraska counted 37,930 automobiles, led by Douglas County with 2,775 and Dodge with 1,126. Other counties show smaller counts like Cheyenne with 101, and overall 1913 shows a rise. At an average $900 each, total invested was about $34,145,100.
Nels Gunderson and Chris Stensen finished a well for Mr. Barns Monday. Albert Gunderson hauled cattle to Potter for Andy Ross and others. James Petersen visited from Scotts Bluff the past week and Hans Petersen stopped by Dix. Mrs Jens Petersen returns from Upland Neb with Louis Petersen of Scotts Bluff. The fourth quarterly conference drew a good crowd. Chas Jacoby and John Clausen Jr. visited Kimball. Threshers preparation underway. An express car on No. 19 caught fire Thursday evening delaying the train two hours. Mr Boggs of Sidney attended Sunday school in Dix. weekly services noted. Governor Morehead plans a two day roadwork drive in September. A Missouri misperception remark noted. Mads Larson of Potter renewed his subscription and reports a fine corn crop.
Rev B F Gaither preached a forceful Luke 7:14 sermon on Sunday urging church attendance for moral renewal. Responsive readings led by Rev Murless and Sunday School Missionary W L Boggs highlighted need for more workers and the church as uplifting influence. Fred Pieron aided Dr Ames after a horse kicked a pitchfork into his head, causing a three stitch wound but no serious injury unless complications arise.
A severe hail storm with wind and rain hit the northwest corner of the range Sunday evening, stripping corn and flax heads. Farmers report losses including flax for Allen Dykeman and corn for Herman Shubarth, while threshing returns were strong for some, with 23 bushels of winter wheat and 21 on Macaroni. Two and one eighth inches of rain Tuesday afternoon filled water holes and caused flooding, delaying threshing. The Pleasant View schoolhouse was struck by lightning on Tuesday, tearing a wall and chimney corner and knocking the teacher Miss Hurd down. school resumed Wednesday with no injuries.
G A Stark of Twin Mounds south of Redington hauled a wagon load of watermelons to Potter Monday afternoon and noted cucumbers sixteen inches long. He boasts millet six feet three inches tall and corn thriving, while residents John Johnson and Oscar Johnson renew their Leafdale subscription amid heavy rains delaying threshing. Gus Meyer recounts lightning injuring three horses on his farm two miles southwest of Potter, with the herd of 13 spared largely due to crowding near a pasture corner and fence.
Statement of condition for Potter State Bank Potter Nebraska as of August 26 1913. It lists resources including loans and discounts 38160.23 overdrafts 44.92 banking house and fixtures 3200.56 and other assets. Liabilities show capital stock 10000 surplus 2000 undivided profits 1705.61 deposits 43165.04 and related funds 318.92. Signed by cashier J A Woten with directors C W Johnson N Jensen and notarized by D H Shultz on September 2 1913.
Leafdale items report uneven rain over the period with prospects of more rain. Yields per acre are strong for those who threshed, with Mr. Hougens oats at 50 bushels per acre. Jacobson children attend school in Potter. Hannah Carlson sews for Mrs. Olson and Mrs. A Leafdale. Joe Nichus brought three carloads of steers from Leafdale ranch and shipped them. Mabel Leafdale and Ed Erickson visited Scheeles for melons. Scheele sold ripe tomatoes to neighbors.
Garden Vale notes a social dance at the Grubb home last Saturday night with nine couples attending and a swell time reported. Local visitors include Mrs. Chas Brothers of Bethel and Lee Peterson visiting his sister Mrs. Chas Campbell near Dix. Family and farm matters mention vegetable buys, a cow purchase from C. W. Johnson, melon picnics, oats stocking, and neighbors Scheele and Bartholomew helping with tomatoes.
Redington notes Miss Edith Baldwin niece of Mr Kennedy arriving Saturday from Millard Nebraska to teach in district 89. Homer Sickles sold his farm to his brother Guy and moved to Banner county. A heavy Tuesday rain and electric storm killed multiple stock including Will Pickerell P. P. Waitman and Mr. Burkie. T. H. Smith returns from illness. Hazel Waitman heads to Bridgeport to attend school this year.
Jesse Rutherford of Dix vicinity jumped from a hay load Thursday afternoon and landed on a slivered pitchfork handle under the right arm, cutting a deep wound that required several stitches. He was brought to Dr. Ames for dressing. Kimball plans an electric light plant in service by October 1. Bully for Kimball.
Sunday School at 10:00 a m preaching at 11:00 a m led by Pastor A E Murness.
The notice lists train services and timetables with directions East and West. It notes freight and passenger trains by numbers such as No. 3, No. 10, No. 4, No. 68, and No. 20, plus Atlantic Express and Way Freight. Agent H. Biggs provides office hours 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday closure.
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