News items from The Hamburg Reporter, Hamburg, Iowa - 1914-1915

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The Hamburg Reporter, Hamburg, Iowa, Friday
 
NO ISSUE OF JANUARY 1, 1915
editor takes a break
 
JANUARY 8, 1915
REVIEW OF LAST WEEK'S NEWS
The death of Leland Watson, at the Noble & Reid elevator, on Tuesday, from being caught in the line shaft. Leland went to one of the rooms in the building to grind his knife. His father was not present, and the belt needed shifting, so the boy decided to do it himself, and it is thought that in the operation his clothing was caught in the belting and death soon followed. The shaft turns about 150 times perminute, and his head and arms were torn to pieces from being pounded on the cement floor. The head was completely severed from the body, laying in one part of the room, while the trunk was found in another corner. His clothing, containing one arm, was still on the shaft when his father discovered the boy. No one was near when the accident happened. Leland was about thirteen years of age and a general favorite among his playmates, being a boy of a somehwat retiring dispostion. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Theo J. Asmus.
 
A.S. Kame, a highly respected citizen of Locust Grove township, died in California Tuesday. He had just recently gone out for a visit with relatives and was taken suddenly. He was buried there by the side of his parents. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss.
 
The remains of Cecil Isaac, the four-years-old son of Mr and Mrs J.R. Baugus, arrived in Hamburg from LaHarpe, Kansas, Saturday and was buried in the local cemetery. The Baugus family lived on the Island until about a year ago, when they moved to their present home. Mr Baugus is a step-son of Henry Saunders.
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Arthur Crowell and Grace Magan, both of Riverton were married last Wednesday by the pastor of the M.E. church at that place. Later the happy young couple were showered with many beautiful and useful gifts at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs Lot Shull.
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Chas Bain of Worland, Wyo., visiting....
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Mrs Will Green called to Fredonia, Kansas by serious illness of Mrs Smith Bogan. ...
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Lewis Healey of Otsego, Mich visiting Mr and Mrs Scott Healey....
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Mrs Frank Stoneman and children of Crete, Neb., visiting relatives and friends....
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Born to Mr and Mrs Frank J. Brown, a daughter, December 31....
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Lark Taylor of Kincaid, Kans. visiting sister, Mrs Anna Berry....
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Russel E. Hickman wed Myrtle Gibson both of Payne, Iowa...at Nebraska City, Ne....
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Albert Bartz and family of Olewein, Iowa visiting relatives and friends....
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Walter Stranbraugh's SON born Jan 2....
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Mrs Chas Agee and daughter of Midland, S.D. visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Sime Engleman....
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George Gordon of Northboro visiting sister Mrs Earley Anderson....
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Joseph R. Brown, 22,of Thurman, Ia., and Miss Bessie Dishong, 16, of Payne, Ia...at Nebraska City, Ne....
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Mrs Frank Liggett, who lived between Hamburg and Sidney, passed away on Tuesday of this week, following a serious sickness of short duration. Mrs Liggett was the mother of eight children, who with their father and a host of friends are left to mourn her loss. Mrs Liggett was a woman of many parts, a neighbor in every sense of the word and a mother and wife whose first thought was of home. The funeral was held from the home Thrusday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment in the Sidney cemetery....
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D.A. Lister and family expect to leave in the spring for Clarinda where he will farm the old home place. The Listers have made many warm friends during their stay here and they will be greatly missed....
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ACTS AS PALLBEARER, DROPS DEAD

After returning home from acting as pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Lucinda Axtell, W.A. Adamson, of Thurman dropped dead on the steps of his home from heart trouble Monday. Mr Adamson has been troubled with his heart for a long time, but nothing serious was though of it. He was well know, having at one time conducted a bakery and restaurant in Thurman.

Mrs Axtell's death occurred on Saturday after a long sickness. She was 78 years of age at the time of her death.

 
JANUARY 15, 1915
JOHN STONER DEAD

Word was received here Thursday morning to the effect that John Stoner had died in Rochester, Minn, from heart trouble. Together with his wife they left for that place Tuesday with the expectation of his undergoing an operation for his trouble. The doctors gave him no encouragment and shortly after he died. The remains will be brought to Hamburg, but at this time no definite funeral arrangements have been made.

Mr Stoner is one of a large family, and has one sister, Mrs Frank Gillman, here. He was a large and influential farmer south of here and numbered his friends by his acquaintances.

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HOUSE ROBBED DURING FUNERAL

While attending the funeral of her husband, who died in a local hospital last Thursday, burglars looted the home of Mrs Frank Hinebaugh. The thief got about $30 in jewelry and silverware. Mr Hinebaugh was known as the largest man in Omaha, weighing over 400 pounds. A special casket had to be made to hold the remains.

Mr Hinebaugh is a cousin of Bert Brown of this place. In his younger days Mr Hinebaugh was well known in Hamburg, many of the old timers will recall him well.

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The remains of Sherm Smith passed through Hamburg Monday on the way to Riverton, where he was buried. Mr Smith had been out in Nebraska for some time, where his death occurred.
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Mrs Arthur Crowel, of Riverton went to Omaha for an appendicitis operation. The young couple had only been married about ten days...Mr Crowel is a brother of Mrs C.T. Hatch of this place.
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Earl McKissick and Miss Esther Clayton wed at Presbyterian manse. Bride only daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Clayton and groom son of Mr and Mrs Howard McKissick...
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Ella McNaney wed F.J. Sullivan at Catholic church.
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ISLAND RUMORS
Mrs Norah Saunders of Pawhatten, Ks visiting uncle Obe Jennings.
Otto Dinkledine of Bourbon, Ind., is visiting Jerry Jennings home.
P.L. VanMeter's daughter born January 12.
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Fred Batdorff of Wellsville, Kans visiting....
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George McIlvain visiting brothers at Philipsburg, Kansas....
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Fred Carman wed Stella Stewart at Council Bluffs.
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H.J. Nay, a soldier of Ft Leavenworth [Ks] visiting uncle, Ben Long....
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Jess and Chas McMillen of Shelby, Nebr., visiting relatives....
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Miss Venus Berry attended funeral of grandmother at Corning, Mo....
 
JANUARY 22, 1915
DEATH OF YOUNG MAN

On Friday, January 15, at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Marker, occurred the death of George Lester Marker, from lock jaw. The young man had reached the age of 16 years and 4 months. All that medical skill and kind hands could do was his, but without avail. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev John Chapman, and the remains were laid to rest in the Hamburg cemetery.

It will be remembered, that in company with others, Lester was out hunting New Year's day and accidentally discharged his gun, the load taking effect in his foot. Everything was in favor of a speedy recovery until a day or so before his death. The change was noticed but all remedies failed.

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DEATH AT SIDNEY
Mrs Electa Carter died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Milton Estes, at Sidney, Friday morning, Jan 15, 1915, aged 71 years. She was married to Henry Carter in 1866. The young couple located in Sidney in 1870 and at this place the husband's death occurred in 1893. Of the four children born to this union, one daughter, Daisy, died in childhood. Two sons, William H. of Sidney, and Perry, of California, and one daughter, Mrs Carrie Estes, of Sidney, survived the death of mother. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church, Sunday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. ReQua, Interment was in Sidney cemetery.
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WATSON
Henry Frede of Parnell is visiting this week at the home of his daughter, Mrs Joe Liess.
Born to Mr and Mrs Jim Morgan, Thrusday, Jan 14, a daughter.
Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Dennis Saturday, Jan 16, a son.
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Porter Scott's son born Jan 12....
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KILL WOLVES IN THE SNOW
James Hammond, R.E. Britt and Castle Cupp of Thurman, were fortunate enough to kill two wolves Sunday while they were out hunting. These were killed in the McCartney pasture south of Thurman and were easily found on account of the deep snow.
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M.C.WOOTON PASSES AWAY
M.C. Wooton passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs Wes Dimmitt, on Wednesday afternoon following a sickness covering five or six weeks. Mr Wooton was born in Washington county, Virginia, in 1854 and came to Hamburg in 1881. He was married early in life and seven children were born, two having passed away. Those living are David, John, Jim, Mrs Florence Simpson and Mrs Maggie Dimmitt. Mr Wooton farmed about Hamburg for many years, buying furs during the winter months. He will be buried in the Mt Olive cemetery beside his wife, who preceded him to the grave about four months. The funeral services will doubtless be held today.
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JUDGE McPHERSON DIES AT RED OAK
Judge Smith McPherson, udge of the US district court of Southwestern Iowa since 1900, died at his home in Red Oak Sunday night. Early in July he had a severe attack of indigestion and had been confined to his home since that time. Just a few days ago he was given a leave from the bench for a year. The funeral was held Wednesday, the severest simplicity characterizing the service. Many of the prominent men of the country were present.
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MRS SMITH BOGAN BURIED HERE

Mrs Martha J. Bogan passed away at her home in Fredonia, Kas., Monday, Jan 18, following a sickness of several weeks. The remains arrived here on the early morning train Tuesday.

Mattie J. Roberts was born in Oconee, Ill., April 18, 1862. She was married to W.S. Bogan twenty-nine years ago and the young couple came to Hamburg, which was their home for some eighteen or nineteen years. In 1904 they moved to Fredonia, where they have since resided. Two sons were born to this union, Dr Clifford and Frank. Short funeral services were held in Fredonia by her pastor, Rev. McLean. The funeral services were held at the Dr. and Mrs W.L. Bogan home Wednesday at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. A.A. Walburn, interment being made in the Hamburg cemetery.

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RIVERTON
Thomas Thompson of Shenandoah was down Wednesday to attend the funeral of Sherm Smith.
Clarence Taylor been visiting his sister, Mrs Blanche Nelson at Belleville, Kas.
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C.G. FISHER PASSES AWAY

At five o'clock Tuesday evening death relieved C.G. Fisher, following a lingering sickness of many weeks, and he was at rest. Everything was done for him that loving hands and medical skill could do, but he gradually became weaker, quietly passing away as one asleep. Mr Fisher was a friend to everyone and the news of his death was saddening to all. It was rarely that you found him without a cheery word and a smile, always looking for the interest and comfort of others. Among the traveling men, who made his popular hostelry, he was a general favorite. "Coon" will be greatly missed in Hamburg as he took a more or less active part in the business, social and political life of the town.

Cyrus G. Fisher was born in Lineville, Iowa, November 6, 1857, living there for thirty years, when he moved to Fremont county, near Hamburg, and this has been his home since, with the exception of ten years spent in Red Oak. In 1903 he returned from Red Oak and took charge of the Lindell hotel, which he conducted until 1906 when he bought the Julien hotel. He was married to Miss Mary Jane Roberts, in Lineville, November 14, 1878. To this union four children were born: Grace, dying in infancy, Jesse C. Fisher of St Joe, Miss Verna Fisher and Mrs L.H. Carder, of this place. The following brothers and sisters survive him: A.J. of this place, J.A. of Leon, Mrs Laura Huff of Cainsville, Mrs A.A. Dudney of Larimer and Miss Siddie Fisher of Manning. Those who attended the funeral from away, aside from brothers and sisters were: Mrs George Leekley, Arkansas City, Kan., Mrs John Roberts and Mr and Mrs Earle Heasler of Red Oak. Mr Fisher was a member of the I.O.O.F., Ben Hur, Yeoman, K & L of Security and the M.E. church which membership he held in Red Oak.

The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. church Friday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. A.A. Walburn and interment was made in the Hamburg cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the widow, children and other relatives in this sad hour.

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Frank Bogan of Neodesha, Kansas attended funeral of his mother....
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L.C. McBride accompanied his mother-in-law Mrs Reynolds to Farley, Mo where she will stay for a time with her son....
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Miss Mattie Lusby of Harrisburg, Oregon has been visiting at Geo. Lusby home....
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Mr and Mrs Herman Meyers of Denver arrived Wednesday and are visiting at the home of her brother, Layton White. This is their first visit in forty years....
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Will Woods of Fruita, Colo is here on a visit to his mother, brother and many friends....Will is in charge of the Fruit Grower's association in Fruita, a position for which he is well fitted....
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William Finnell and son Clay, of Cedar Rapids, Nebr attended the John Stoner funeral....
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Zach Richmond of Worth county, Mo., has been here the past week visiting his sister Mrs Lafe Stanton, and brother John....
 
JANUARY 29, 1915
WORD FROM JIM AND HIS WIFE

The office received a letter this week from Mr and Mrs Jim Winslow, who have been visiting in Chuckey, Tenn. They leave for Leavenworth, Kansas this week for a short visit.

From the tone of the letter we take it that they are getting real homesick for Hamburg. It has rained most of the time since they went down, which has not made the visit the most pleasant.

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10 YEARS AGO
Mrs Mae McAdoo Stinson returned to her home near Red Oak after spending a week or more visiting her mother and brothers.
 
Mrs Fred Helpbringer left Saturday night for her home in Hot Springs, South Dakota, after a month's pleasant visit with her parents and friends. Her sister, Miss Nan Bentley, accompanied her home and will visit a few weeks before the trimming season begins.
 
Aleck Mapes of Horton, Kan., and Eugene Mapes of St Joseph were called the first of the week to the bedside of their father, T.M. Mapes, who is very low.
 
Mrs Harry Vyse left Tuesday for her home at Sanborn, Ia., after a month's pleasant visit with her parents and friends.
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FATHER DIES IN DUNLAP

Martin Barrett, aged 74, a well known Harrison county pioneer, passed away this week at his home in Dunlap, Iowa. The funeral services were held there Monday.

Mr Barrett is survived by his widow and seven children. They are: W.H. Barrett, Logan; Mrs Helen Barrett Jessup and P.F. Barrett, Dunlap; M.J. Barrett, Hamburg; Mrs P.D. McMahon, San Diego, Cal.; Dr D.F. Barrett, Chicago.

Mr and Mrs Martin Barrett and children came to Harrison county in 1867 and settled at Dunlap, where Mr Barrett became a member of the Barrett Bros mercantile firm. He was later postmaster at Dunlap, and by his industry, rugged honesty and sterling worth accumulated large realty holdings.

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BUYS LAND NEAR SIDNEY

Hubert Woodward has purchased an 80 acre farm, near Sidney, from Chas Estes and expects to take possession about March 1.

Mr Woodward looked over Nebraska before buying, and decided that there was no better place than good old Iowa to own land.

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WATSON
John Bimburger returned home last Thursday after spending the winter near Rock Ford, Iowa.
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BABY BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
The nine day old baby of Mr and Mrs Melvin Clawson of Nora Springs, Iowa, was brought in Thursday evening of last week for burial in the Mt Olive cemetery. A short service was held at the church Friday by Rev. John Zuck, and the form of the little loved one was laid to rest. The young parents have the sympathy of their many friends.
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MRS RUFFINA GOFF DEAD
On Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs Ruffina Goff. She had been failing for some time and her death was looked for at any time. Ruffina Arnold was born in Alleghany county, Maryland, in 1840, and had reached the advanced age of 74 years, 6 months and 8 days. She came to Hamburg in 1868, and in 1875 was united in marriage to David Goff, who died August 19, 1892. Mrs Goff is survived by two sisters, Mrs M. Dinnebeck of Ft Collins, Colo., and Miss Sue Arnold of this place. The funeral services will be held at the home of her grand-niece, Mrs Winnie Bailey, today (Friday) at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. B.H. Coonradt, with interment in the Hamburg cemetery.
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MRS BEASLEY DIES
After a long and lingering sickness Mrs Ben Beasley passed from this life on Tuesday of this week. Miss Lillie Bell Carpenter was born in Morgan county, Indiana, in 1875, being 39 years, 3 months and 20 days of age at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Ben B. Beasley, December 10, 1893. To this union two sons were born, Arthur and Chester. She united with the Baptist church at Oakton, Mo., in 1910. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Hamburg Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev A.W. Tandy, interment being made in the local cemetery.
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GUY ROBB MARRIED
Word has been received here of the marriage of Guy Robb in St Louis on January 22. Guy is a son of Mr and Mrs Will Robb of this place, and is well known to Hamburgers. He has been employed by the government in the railway mail service for a number of years. We extend congratulations.
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MART GARDNER PASSES AWAY

Martin Gardner passed through the dark portal at 7 o'clock Sunday morning. He was in his usual health when he retired Saturday night but awoke with an acute misery in his stomach, which was nothing unusual, as he had been subject to such spells the great part of his life. He simply followed his usual custom, building both fires and putting on the coffee, then being in such pain stepped to the cabinet to take a swallow of his medicine, and by mistake took carbolic acid. Everything was done to save him but in vain. He lived about thirty minutes and passed awy with- a struggle.

Martin Gardner was born in Howard county, Iowa, Feb 15, 1864, and died at his home northeast of Hamburg Jan 24, 1915, thus being 59 years, 11 months and 9 days. He was married to Martha Ellen Jennings at Nebraska City on Feb 27, 1882, who survives him. Thirteen children were born to them, two boys and one girl preceding the father. Four daughter and six sons are living. They are: Mrs Will Binns, Mrs Milt Owens of Riverton, John L., Joe, Walter, Charley, Bert, Mabel, Emanuel and Lillie, who are at home. There are also nine grandchildren. He leaves an aged mother, six brothers, Bob, Leb, John, Ben, Frank and Jim, all living in this county.

Mart Gardner's friends were numbered by his acquaintances.

Funeral services were held at Mt Zion Tuesday at 1 o'clock by Elder Nathan Mortimore, and interment was in Mt Zion cemetery.

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BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL

The body of James Christian Folkes who died in Omaha Wednesday, arrived in Hamburg Thursday evening and was taken to the home of his son, Thomas. The funeral services will be held at the south Methodist church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev H.G. Stewart, with interment in Mt Olive cemetery.

Mr Folkes was born near Richmond, Va., in 1854, afterwards coming to Kansas City, where he resided for some time. He lived for six years east of town, then moving north of Hamburg, where he owned a farm, and here he resided for about twenty years. The past five years his home has been in Omaha. Mr Folkes was a carpenter and cabinet maker by trade, and was at one time employed in furniture work by James Medford. He was known as an honest and upright man, one with whom it was a pleasure to neighbor, a friend to all, but best of all, a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife and six children: Thomas, Lee, Cecil, Jim, Olla and Venice. The family have the deep sympathy of the entire community.

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DEATH AT SIDNEY
One of the saddest and most sudden deaths to occur in Sidney for some time was the death of Mrs A.L. Chantry early Sunday morning. She had been suffering from a cold, and on Saturday evening the doctor was called, but nothing was thought of the matter. About three o'clock the next morning her husband was awakened by heavy breathing. He raised his wife's head to relieve her and life left the body. She leaves a husband, nine children and a host of warm friends. She was a woman of sweet disposition, a loving mother and a friend to all. In social and religious matters she was very active. Her husband was for several years county attorney. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday after noon, conducted by her former pastor Rev Enoch Hill of College Springs.
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Layton White took it in his head Tuesday that he might just as well go out to Cresco, Neb., with his sister for a short visit. His sister from David City came to Cresco too, so a regular family reunion was held.
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Rev O.H. Loomis of Argentine Christian church, Kansas City, Kansas, visited a couple of days this week with his sister, Mrs H.A. Noble, and his mother who is also visiting her daughter, from Minnesota.
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Matt O'Brien of Imogene was a visitor with his brother and family, Chas O'Brien, this week.
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Will Woods returned to Fruito, Col., Tuesday after a visit with his mother and brother here.
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Mrs H.A. Simons went to Friend, Neb., Wednesday for a visit with her son.
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A.B. Simons and wife arrived Wednesday from the south. Art having disposed of his drug store in Los Angeles.
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In a letter from J.W. Townsend of Petrolia, Kansas, he states that he was for years a resident of Atchison county and lived at one time in Hamburg. Many of the older citizens remember him well.
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Mesdames W.A. Gilliman of Winnemuca, Idaho, and W.D. Mallon of St Joe, arrived this week for a visit with their sister, Miss Pearl Stewart.
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Abner Gilmore's son born Jan 24....
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Milt Richards' son born Jan 21....
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Charley Cameron of Kenesaw, Neb visiting sister Mrs William Watson....