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

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The Hamburg Reporter, Hamburg, Iowa, Friday
December 4, 1914
JOHN GREENLEE NO MORE

Death has again entered the circle of old residents of this county and removed John K. Greenlee, a man well known and respected, and possible one of the oldest residents of the county.

John K. Greenlee was born on May 2, 1833 and died at the home of his son Pleasant at Forbes, Mo., Nov 29, 1914, aged 81 years, 4 months and 29 days. As a young man Mr Greenlee taught school over the county and a large number of the middle aged people about here received their first instruction from him. He was fond of telling of the many hardships of the pioneer and as a story tell had few equals. Mr Greenlee was married early in life, his wife having preceded him to the grave. Nine children are living, all being present at the funeral but two. There are three daughter: Mrs Nancy Calkins, Arkansas City, Kas., Mrs Elvira Linkenfelter, Kansas and Mrs Louisa Martin of Montana, six sons: George, Oakland, Iowa; Pleasant and Eli, Forbes, Mo, Will, Nebraskas City; Henry, Pacific Junction [Iowa] and Luther of this place.

The remains arrived from Forbes Monday and the funeral services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday at 11 o'clock by his pastor, Rev A.W. Tandy, interment being made in the Mt Olive cemetery.

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COMING TO THE FRONT

John Adamson recently received a letter from his son, who recently joined the army, stating that he had been raised to chief plumber which means an incease in wages from $18 to $45, shorter hours and no guard duty.

Oscar is stationed in the Islands and when the examination was announced decided to take it, more to see what he could do. Much to his surprise his grade was high, permitting him to change work at one. Oscar thanks his father for instructing him in pipe work as it was largely through the knowledge gained in this way that he was able to pass the examination.

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DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

On Monday night about 9 o'clock death relieved George Bogar of his suffering. For a year or more his health had been failing, but he would not give up until about eight weeks ago when he was compelled to take to the bed. During all this time he suffered agony untold and everything was done by his loving wife and faithful daughter to relieve him, but with no avail. For over twenty-five years Mr Bogar lived on his farm, four and one-half miles north of Hamburg, and was known near and far as a man of many good qualities.

George Bogar was born in Clinton county, Missouri, January 19, 1847, having reached the age of 67 years, 10 months and 11 days. About twenty-five years ago he was married to Miss Tennessee Lawson and the young couple came at once to the farm on which he died. He leaves to mourn a wife and daughter, one brother of Auburn, Nebr, and a sister, Mrs A. Brown, of this place. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, of which he was a member, Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev Theo Asmus.

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TAKES HIS OWN LIFE

After several unsuccessful attempts, ranging over a number of years, R.S. Hooton ended his life Saturday evening by taking strychnine, death following in about fifteen minutes.

For the past week or two Hooton has said that he would take his life, and did on one occasion attempt it in a half spirited way, and it was first thought that he was bluffing Saturday. The family have been living in the Bluffs for several years and Hooton was unable to keep up with the cost of living. Recently the furniture was sold, when his wife and children came to Hamburg to stay with her mother, Mrs Howard. Hooton followed them and tried to get them to return to the Bluffs with him but failed. He purchased some strychnine a few days before and on Saturday, about five o'clock, poured out some of the deadly drug in a glass, telling his wife he would end it all if she did not go back with him. She thought that he was fooling again and endeavored to talk him out of the notion. This was without avail, and he took the drug. In a moment he realized his condition and asked his wife if she wanted him to die, to which she answered "no". He then told her to get him some salt water, which she did. The doctor was then called, but by the time he arrived the man was beyond recovery, the strychnine having gone to his head. Hooton knew that he could not live and begged to be brought back.

At the coroner's inquest, held that evening, it was the verdict that the dead man had taken his own life.

R.S. Hooton was 46 years of age, and had been married about eight years. He leaves a wife, three children and two sisters, also a son from a former marriage. The funeral services were held Sunday at the Howard hotel, Rev. A.A. Walburn conducting the services and he was laid to rest in the Hamburg cemetery.

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R.M. ESTES DEAD

A telegram from Sulphur, Okla., announces the death of Reuben M. Estes, a prominent banker of that city, who died following an operation for appendicitis and gallstones.

Mr Estes was born and grew up near Sidney. He was a son of F.M. Estes, who formerly represented Fremont county in the legislature, and a brother of Attorney Joel Estes, democratic candidate for congress in 1906 in opposition to Colonel W.P. Hepburn. His grandfather discovered and named the famous Estes park in Colorado and formerly owned it. R.M. Estes was at one time engaged in the newspaper business in Sidney. He went to Oklahoma about nine years ago and engaged in the banking business, in which he has made a remarkable success. He was about 40 years of age and leaves a widow and two children. He also leaves three brothers and numerous other relatives who live in Sidney.

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Mrs J.A. Wilson wife of of our freight agent, arrived from Leon, Ia., and they are now domiciled at Mr Robt Blade's till they find a suitable house to live in....
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P.L. Case and wife left Tuesday for Corydon, Indiana, where they were called by the death of Mrs Case's sister's wife....(that's what it says)
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Mr and Mrs C.W. Davey are the proud grandparents of a grandson born to their daughter, Mrs Marion Hacker, of Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday, Nov 25....
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Lawrence Lair was called to Nelson, Neb., by the serious illness of his brother Hazel....(says brother Hazel)
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S.E. Lawson of Watson, a brother of Mrs George Bogar, attended the funeral of the late Mr Bogar....
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Mrs Mary Sahms went out ot Shubert, Neb., last week for a visit with her brother, Emery Chandler....
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L.J. Snyder and wife returned to Hiawatha, Kansas, Sunday after a visit at the W.S. James home. Ralph James accompanied them for a short visit....
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George Marker's son born Nov 29....
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Tom Mitchell has been working on his uncle Robert Mitchell's farm at Brentford, SDak....
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Mr and Mrs Harnley & children of Edgemont, SDak had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R.P.S. Notson....
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Asbury Jacks of Plattsmouth, Ne visiting Cyrus Wingate and other friends and relatives....
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Tom Lytle visiting brother George in Huron, SDak....
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ORIGINAL NOTICE
B.F. Long, plaintiff vs Anna Long, defendant; divorce proceedings; she deserted him over 2 years ago....
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DECEMBER 11, 1914
Mrs F.M. Reynolds, who resides with her daughter, Mrs Lawrence McBride, has been very sick and her son Harry of Fremont and Charley of Clarinda were called. She is much better today.
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Mina Davis wed Ben Breazeale at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Saunders on Sunday evening....
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Joe Leonard's son born Dec 6....
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O. Kennel of Hiatttville, Kansas visiting home of brother, K. Kennel....
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Article about drunken drivers should be given penitentiary sentences and fines or jail sentence will not be permitted.....
Mr and Mrs David Brown of Hubbell, Nebr visiting Mrs Della Hunter. Mr Brown and Mrs Hunter are brother and sisters....
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Cards have been received in Hamburg announcing the arrival of a son at the home of Mr and Mrs Jas W. Cowles, 311 South Sixth Street, Muskogee, Okla. Mother and child are going nicely.
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Mr and Mrs Fred Helpbringer of Deadwood S.D., visiting her brother, James Bentley and other friends...
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RIVERTON
Mrs Jane Aspedon of Barnard, Mo arrived Monday morning for a visit with her parents, Mr and Mrs J.J. Smith and family.
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WATSON
Liseman, Jake's Dau, nee Dec 5.
Million, Frank's DAU nee Dec 4.
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OBITUARY

Wm. K. Clayton was born in Atchison county, Missouri, August 5, 1870 and died in Lewistown, Mont., Dec 6, 1914. His early life was spent in the county of his birth and on Jan 1, 1893 he was joined in marriage to Miss Lillian Loveland. For about a score of years Mr Clayton has had his residence away from Hamburg, departing for Colorado in 1896. His residence has been in Colorado, at Kansas City, in Goldfield, Nevada, Canada and Lewiston, Mont where his death took place.

Mr Clayton was manager of a large hotel in Lewistown, having held this position for the past two years. He was vice president of the Judith Red and Gun club of Lewistown, and was called the "live wire member." Will held, at the time of his death, the amateur championship of the world in live bird shooting, having made a record of 99 out of a possible 100. There has never been but five men who ever made the record of 100 birds.

The deceased was a member of the Eagles Fraternity. He was a good hearted man and made many friends wherever he lived. His untimely death has brought sorrow to his relatives and friends. He leaves as immediate mourners his father, H.H. Clayton, his sister, Miss Ruth Blayton and four brothers, namely: Bert, Charles, Byrl and Chalmers Clayton. Besides these are a host of friends and other distant relatives.

Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. from the Christian church Rev B.H. Coonradt officiating and interment was made in the Hamburg cemetery.

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10 YEARS AGO
Frank and Clifford Bogan of Fredonia, Kan., are expected to arrive next week to visit their grandparents, Dr and Mrs Bogan during the holidays.
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Wm. T. Holmes, an old Hamburg boy, now of Newark, N.J., sent to his old home several fine salt water fish which were relished at the table as well as afforded amusement as objects of curiosity.
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Olive Ives visiting sister Mrs Alfred Danforth of Wymore, Nebr....
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Pete Lackenby and wife of Fountain, Colo., are here for a visit at the Lackenby and Foster homes.
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Mrs Thompson Johnson of Riverton visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Garland Anderson....
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DECEMBER 18, 1914
OBITUARY
W.M. Peters was born in Center county, Pa., Jan 3rd, 1828, and died in Loup City, Neb., at the home of his son, Washington Peters, Dec 11th, 1914. His early life was spent in the county of his birth, and in the year 1863 he was united in marriage to Miss Martha M. Blake, and to this union ten children were born. In 1884 he moved to Nebraska City, which was his home until the time of his death, having lived 86 years, 11 months and 23 days.Mr Peters leaves to mourn his loss, eight children, namely: L.P. and W.P. Peters of Nebraska City, Mrs Mary Robirds and Mrs Ida Hundrup of Winston, Colo., Mrs Jennie Baker and Jackson Peters of Corinne, Utah, Washington Peters of Loup City, Neb., and Mrs Mason Brown of Hamburg, Iowa. From early years the deceased was a member of the Baptist church and died in that faith. His funeral was held at the Christian church last Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. B.H. Coonradt officiating, and burial was made in the Hamburg cemetery.
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MANY MARRIAGES FAIL

Nearly 27 per cent of the marriages in Fremont county during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914, were failures, according to figures in the report being prepared by Dr G.H. Sumner, secretary of the state board of health. This percentage is more than double that of the state as a whole, which is nearly 13 per cent. The percentage to Page county also goes above the average, reaching 17 per cent.

In Fremont county there were 270 births, 80 marriages and 21 divorces. In Page county there were 393 births, 219 marriages and 37 divorces.

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Mr and Mrs Judson Coffey of Canada visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Oliver H. Coffey....
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Delphia dau of Mr and Mrs W.H. Rossean wed Fred T. son of Joe Slater of Atchison co, Mo at the Bluffs [Council Bluffs, Ia]...they will live at Rock Port [Missouri]....
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Earl Cleopfil's son born Dec 13....
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Mrs Eliza Prall had stroke....
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DECEMBER 25, 1914
 
NEWS FROM RANDOLPH
James Walter Holloway was born near Thurman, Iowa, January 29, 1872, and died at the home near here Friday, December 18. This is the third break in the family circle since October 1. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday at 10 o'clock by Rev. Peter Jacobs. Interment at Thurman cemetery.
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Mrs Lillian Ford and daughter Eva of Genoa, Neb., were guests of the James Mann and G.H. Dean homes the first of the week. Mrs Ford will be better remembered as Lillian Harris. Her father was at one time in the grocery business in Hamburg.
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Obe and Jake Jennings came home Tuesday from Pahatten, Kans., where they spent a week visiting friends. Mrs Saunders accompanied them home for a visit with friends.
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Dr S.B. Cunningham and M.M. Payne, wife and son left for Fayette, Mo., Tuesday evening for a visit with relatives and old friends. Mrs Mary Vyse and son Irving preceded them several days ago.
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Mr and Mrs Melvine Golden of Billings, Mont., and Mrs Enoch Jennings of Van Meter, Iowa, are guests of the Will Knappe home this week.
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On Tuesday at the home of Rev. Walburn, James F. Wishard of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs Dora Bates of Guthrie Center, Ia., were united in holy wedlock. ...Mr Wishard is a traveling salesman for heavy hardware and automobile supplies.
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MRS MARY HENDERSON DEAD

Following a stroke on Sunday, Mrs Mary Henderson passed away on Tuesday. For the past twenty-five years she has made her home south of town, and was known for miles around for her cheerful disposition and kindly ways. She was a friend whose friendship meant much.

Mary Chapman was born in Minden, Mich., April 16, 1848, and when a small child moved with her parents to Missouri and when about seventeen the family moved to Nebraska City. At the age of twenty-four she was united in marriage to James Henderson, who passed away ten years ago. The couple took up their residence in what was known as Eastport, Mr Henderson being a railorad man with headquarters in that place. About twenty-five years ago they moved to the farm on which she died. To the union were born five boys, one dying in infancy, and four girls; John P.; Mrs Minnie Burnham, Leedy, Okla.; Mrs Lizzie Choat, Hamburg; Mrs Nellie McIlvaine, Janes, Ohio; Charles, William, Oliver and Bessie at home. She leaves one sister, Mrs Knox Bentley of Texas, and six brothers; Ebb of Peddy, Mo.; Byron of Union, Neb.; Edwin of California; Jim, Burley and John of this place.

The funeral services will be conducted from the Catholic church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery.

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LOCUST GROVE NEWS
Mr and Mrs R.L. Pierson welcomed a nine pound boy to their home Dec 10.
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Elsie Middleton wed M.E. Grundy in Ogden, Utah, Dec 9.... They will make their home with her father for the present, until he can make some arrangements for the care of the children. Miss Elsie will be well remembered here and was very popular among the young people....
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Mrs Merve Simonsand children of Des Moines visiting mother Mrs John Gottsche....
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Mr and Mrs Ira B. Dow of Ft Madison visiting son Prof H.E. Dow and family....
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Mrs Homer Howard of Guide Rock, Ne., visiting parents in Shenandoah....
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Red Finnell's son born Dec 18....
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Sime Beckstead's twin boys born Dec 19....
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E.A. Alexander has order his paper changed from Clarion, Iowa, to Los Angeles, Calif....
 
 
 
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