NEWSPAPERS: The Hamburg Reporter, Hamburg, IA This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Pat O'Dell July 2004 ************************************************* Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************* ________________________________________________________ NOTE: For more information on Fremont County, Iowa Please visit the Fremont County, IAGenWeb page at http://iagenweb.org/fremont/ ________________________________________________________ News items from The Hamburg Reporter, Hamburg, Iowa - 1914-1915 (transcribed by Pat O'Dell: genpat@netins.net) Glenn Beall of Logan, Iowa (gbeall@loganet.net) bought this newspaper on E-Bay and has the original. The Hamburg Reporter, Hamburg, Iowa, Friday, February 6, 1914 Another veteran of the Civil War has answered the last roll call. Also one of the early settlers of Fremont county and for the past two years a resident of Hamburg. James Tarpenning was a native of St Joseph county, Indiana, the date of his birth being March 12, 1841. When quite a young man he came with his parents to Cedar county, Missouri, but when only ten years of age his parents took up their abode three miles north of Thurman and there built a home that was noted far and wide for charity. In August 1862 the subject of this sketch enlisted in Company B 29th Iowa Infantry and served his country until the close of the war when he was honorably discharged at Davenport, Iowa and returned home to take up agriculturists pursuits. On December 17, 1868 he was united in marriage to Miss Ritty Darby at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs James Darby three miles west of Tabor. To this union two children were born, namely; Sarah C. and James L. The former, Mrs Turnbull, has been her father's housekeper since the death of the wife and mother September 28, 1910. James L. resides at Tabor. Deceased leaves one brother, Lyman Tarpenning of Fordyce, Ark., who was present during the last days of a year's sickness. It had been nine years since these brothers had met until Lyman was called here two weeks ago. A short service was held at the home on Tuesday morning after which the remains were taken to the Union Grove cemetery near Northboro in Page county and there laid to rest in the family lot. Funeral services were conducted by Rev B.H. Coonradt of the Christian church. Mr Tarpenning was an honest truthful man and a good citizen. [picture] Arthur R. Crawford, once lived here, committed suicide...despondent because couldn't find work in Swope Park [Kansas City?]... leaves a wife.... Matilda Wisenberger was born in Atchison county, Missouri, February 25, 1885 and died in the Woodson Sanitorium at St Joseph, Mo., Wednesday, January 28, 1914. She continued to live at the place of her birth until 8 years ago last Nov 14 on which date she was joined in marriage to Claud Brown. They established a home on the Brown farm in Madison township which continued to be her home until the day of her death. Mrs Brown was the mother of three children with names and ages as follows: Claudia Irene, age 7 years, Helen Leon, age 5 years and William Woodrow, 4 months old the 13 day of Janaury 1914. Mrs Brown was a member of the Roman Catholic church in which faith she continued until her death. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, three children, her parents, Mr and Mrs Matt Wisenberger, three sisters and four brothers, besides other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral service was held at Mt Olive church last Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev B.H. Coonradt officiating. The presence of a host of people and the exceptionally large number of beautiful floral tributes and the demonstration of universal grief bespoke volumes for the respect in which the deceased was held by a large circle of acquaintances. The owner of the Long livery stables of Bartlett reports the loss of a valuable team of horses, buggy and harness which they think was stolen from them.... Mr and Mrs Christ Renz and family returning to live in St Louis, Mo.... Mark Nelson Copeland died at home of grandparents at the Copeland Hotel....had had whooping cough...born Sept 12, 1912 Weeping Water, Neb., 1 yr 4m 21d, ...burial Hamburg cemetery.... WATSON Mr and Mrs W.S. Taylor and little daughter of Greenberg, Kan., visiting Chas Hays and wife.... Mr and Mrs Luke Leisman of Nebraska City, Neb., accompanied son Mr and Mrs Jake Leisman to Watson for a visit.... Ray Watts hauling willows near Langdon.... Howard Hudson's mail route has been lengthened to 26 miles...carries mail east to Henry Boetner's farm.... TEN YEARS AGO COLUMN ...twins born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence McBride, 31 Jan 1904....one of them died.... ...born to Mr and Mrs Chas Edgerton, a daughter, Feb 4th.... Mrs S.J. Taylor of Phelps [Missouri] to see ill father Dr W.L. Bogan.... Johanna and Ed Harlingan of Ute, Iowa visiting M.J. Barrett home.... Wm Hemphill and son of Wayne, Neb., visiting his brother, Dr A.E. Hemphill.... Harry Vyse of Longmont, Colo., visiting home folks.... Mr and Mrs W.S. Taylor of Greensburg, Kan., visiting parents Mr and Mrs Ike Martin.... Sam Case of Wymore, Minn writes letter.... Mrs Allie Fauver-Hukill of Houston, Tx visiting Mrs Albert Murry and other friends.... ...born to Mr and Mrs Wilham Watson, a son, 11 pounds.... Mr and Mrs Taylor of Garden City, Kan., visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ike Martin.... James Bailey of Andover, Kan., moving back here.... ...born to Mr and Mrs J.W. Harris, daughter, Feb 1, 10 pounds...later died.... Eli Springer of Ft Collins, Colo visiting J.E. Whetstone family.... Hazel daughter of B Bright of Hamburg wed Ralph son of Charles Daniels of Rock Port [Missouri], Feb 2 at Nebraska City, Nebraska.... FEBRUARY 13, 1914 WATSON Dick Mowery of Shenandoah visiting sister Mrs Tom Payne.... M.A. McNeal has had 25 teams at work hauling ice from the Nishna. He expects to fill his new ice house and put up about 150 loads. Ben F. Kuhns and Verna Monroe went to Nebraska City, Nebraska and were married.... Infant of Thomas Spittler, 1 month, died of pneumonia at the home on the Island [Missouri] last Friday.... burial Hamburg cemetery.... Andy Barnes shipped household goods to Mesita, Colo where he bought a tract of land..[two articles]... Ad Lair looking after property for Hamburgers in Moffat, Colo.... Bert Butler and S. Mills shipped car [railroad car] to Fleming, Colo.... Christ Renz shipped his household goods to St Louis [Missouri] where he will again go into business after a two year stay in our city. Christ and his family will be greatly missed. ISLAND RUMORS [Missouri] Rolla Baugus has left the Island [Missouri] and gone to southern Kansas where he has a position with A. Hydinger.... Aunt of Thos Million's from Oberlin, Kansas visiting here.... Albert Breedlove shipping household goods to Tacoma, Wash.... Mrs Richard Hindman of Fairfax [Missouri] visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jeff McNall.... TEN YEARS AGO COLUMN Norris Trudeau's brother, Edmo, died at Lolo, Mont.... Geo Hoppe will make home near Cedar Rapids, Neb.,.... Gilbert Griffin's little boy died.... Adam Carman former resident of this place committed suicide at Graf, Neb.,...financial troubles...wife and 8 children...son of Uncle Lib Carman.... Dave Perry and William Tarr charged with boot-legging.... Original Notice: March term 1914 Elijah F. Burson, plaintiff vs Thomas Ripley and ---Riley his wife; Rupert B. Nuckolls and Georgia Nuckolls his wife, William Nuckolls and Bruce Nuckolls...Elijah claiming absolute ownership of a piece of land...on Feb 13, 1861 Thomas Ripley bought land, heirs unknown...Jan 5, 1874 Stephen F. Nuckolls seized land no record but he, conveyed some land to Heath Nuckolls that Stephen F. Nuckolls and Lucinda his wife, both deceased,.... heirs are Bruce, Rupert and William.....records were lost or misplaced in Fremont County records. ...born to Al Glover's, a daughter, Feb 7th.... A.C. Sanders moving to Logan, Ia to reside.... Mrs Lavina Wilson and daughter, Mrs Bess Taylor moved to Calif, didn't like it and are moving to Mound City [Missouri]... ...born to Mr and Mrs Will Campbell, daughter.... ...born to Mr and Mrs J.E. McClain, son... Irvin Hopt of Lincoln, Neb., visiting sister Mrs Ike Singleton and Mrs John Harris.... Zell Edgerton going to Mesita, Colo to live.... Mr and Mrs John Mears, Mr and Mrs Frank Stearnes, Mr and Mrs Grover Crossley of Rock Port [Missouri] called here by death of nephew Mark Copeland.... FEBRUARY 20, 1914 WATSON A.B. Benedict died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Gibson, in Shenandoah, Sunday evening. He had been ill for some time. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Midgett Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment at Grange Hall [Atchison co, Mo]. He formerly lived near Watson for many years. He was a civil war veteran having fought in the war four years. Davy Johnson of Chilicothe, Mo., came to visit his brother Dr Johnson.... Joe Pavonki went to Omaha to visit mother.... Lee Wright of St Joe [Missouri] had a stroke of paralysis while visiting at his brother-in-law's, Fred Arnold's home.... The remains of Mrs Emma Pfeiffle were brought in from Clarinda Thursday morning where she died on Tuesday. Some thirty or forty years ago she was a resident of this place and after many years in other parts returned here some time ago and made her home with H.F. Jaekel. She was 53 years, 10 months, and 26 days old at the time of her death. She leaves three brothers, H.F., of this place, Chas and Ernest of Montana and a sister, Mrs Frank Zutz, Sr., of this place. A brother Frank and sister Mrs Bertha Mattes preceded her to the grave. The funeral services were held at the German Evangelical church Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev I.Th. Seybold. Albert B. Benedict died Monday morning at 2 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs J.B. Gibson, 1107 Elm Street, where he has been making his home the past two months. There was no immediate cause for his death and he was just worn out being 87 years old the fourth of last August. For forty years he was Justice of the Peace at Grange Hall, Mo., his old home, where the funeral services will be held, the corpse having been taken this morning by hearse to that place, accompanied by funeral director, S.G. Allured. He leaves to mourn him beside his daughter, Mrs J.B. Gibson, Mrs Clint Mart also of this place, a daughter, and a son, Josiah, of Washington and many friends among the early pioneers of northwest Missouri. -- Shenandoah World. POLICE COURT NEWS Son Callahan appeared before the Mayor on Saturday evening charged with bootlegging and was turned over to the sheriff to await the action of the grand jury. Fred Green was given a term on the streets for misconduct at the Christian church on one evening of last week. Hamburg was deeply schocked to learn of the death of Mrs Henry Lloyd on Monday of this week following a stroke of paralysis which occured that day. Mrs Lloyd with her family has long been a resident of Hamburg and was loved by all for her gentle manner and kind ways. She was a worker in the Royal Neighbor Lodge and as a mark of respect to their departed member they turned out in a body to her funeral. She though much of her family and was anxious that the children should have an education and take their places in the world, which they have done with honor to their parents. Rosa Altha Barnett was born in Davis county, Iowa, June 30, 1869 and died at Hamburg, Monday, February 16 at the age of 44 years, seven months and sixteen days. On September 4, 1884 she was united in marriage to Henry Lloyd and to this union eight children were born: Mrs Gertrude Mincer, Mamie, Myrtle, Belle, Lillian, Warren, Carl and Eileen. Lillian preceding her to the grave. She leaves besides her husband and family, the aged parents and a host of warm friends. The funeral services were held from the home on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev B.H. Coonradt and interment was made in the Hamburg cemetery. TEN YEARS AGO ...born to Mr and Mrs Merve Simons, a daughter, 21 Feb 1904, 9# Earl Hatch and Dr Chas Huber to new home in Presscott, Ariz... ...Ruth daughter of John Erixson and Eddie son of C.E. Ackley wed at St Joe [Missouri]... Mrs O.W. Garst, formerly Miss Morrow, the teacher and son visiting from Montana.... Mr and Mrs Cecil Bartholomew and family of Merimon, Neb., visiting his sister Mrs Don McBride... ...born to Mr and Mrs John Jennings, a son... Mrs John Robinson visiting daughter, Mrs Arthur McAdams at Omaha... ...born to Mr and Mrs J.E. Jenkins, a son, 9 Feb... Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson of Neliegh, Neb., visiting... Will Warnstaff transferred to Folsom as head of station [railroad] there... ...born to Mr and Mrs Wm Bassinger, a son, Feb 18... David Barnett of Fairfax [Missouri] at funeral of sister Mrs Henry Lloyd... ...born to Mr and Mrs Joe Woolsey, a son... Edward Trosper's parents, of Lincoln, moving to Hamburg... ISLAND RUMORS [Missouri] Harrison Guinn and N.J. Hiatt harvesting ice... Ed Million of Eldorado, Kan., visiting son Bird, and relatives... C.M. Golden of Fire Steele, SD visiting... FEBRUARY 27, 1914 Knights of Pythias 50th anniversary; history of organization... Word was received here Tuesday that W.J. Roberts, of Red Oak, passed away very suddenly. He was a brother of Mrs C.C. Fisher and Frank Roberts of this city and was quite well known here. The funeral services were held Thursday. As Thursday was the 88th birthday of William Knappe his daughter Lucy arranged for a family dinner in honor of the event. None but the immediate family were present and a most enjoyable time was had. Mr Knappe is one of the early settlers of this section and lived for over 58 years on his farm north of town. After he came to this country from Germany he worked as a machinist in several places coming here from St Louis. Coming up on the boat he met Uncle Jimmie Spicer and in conversation with him learned that land could yet be purchased in Fremont county at a low price, so acting upon Mr Spicer's advice he got off at the landing and later purchased the old home place which he owned until a year or two ago. Having been bred a mechanic, he was entirely unacquainted with farming operations and had everything in this line to learn. Nothwithstanding his many mistakes during his earlier attempts in the management of his farm, he patiently and persistently continued the work and soon acquired the aptitude in it necessary to a high degree of success. To his original purchase, he was soon enabled to make acquisitions until he at one time owned 500 acres of Fremont county's best land, had it well stocked and had everything around him necessary to comfort and quiet enjoyment for something over a year he and his daughter Lucy have been living in town. John Bechtel of Denver, Colo., moving to Hamburg...his father J.M. Bechtel has a fruit buiness and he will assist with that.... Will Gard's moving to Independence, Mo.... Mrs Anna Christ daughter of Mrs K. Kennell of Hamburg wed Will Clare of Imogene in Council Bluffs.... Miss Tillie Garrett wed Mr Clark of Percival at Nebraska City, Nebr.,...will make home in Kansas.... Jeff Chaney's moving to Minitare, Neb.... TEN YEARS AGO COLUMN W.S. Bogan's moving to Fredonia, Kan.... Lee Wright died at St Joe [Missouri]... brother-in-law of Fred Arnold's who went to the funeral.... Mrs H.A. Colon died at Marcellous, Mich....O.P. Colon of Hamburg got the news.... Petit juror list... WATSON Faye James of Hamburg visiting aunt Mrs M.A. McNeal.... ...born to Grover Harmon, a daughter, Feb 20... Herbert and Judd Peebles of Denver [Colorado] son and brother of the late Wilbur Peebles, returned home.... ...born to Chas Morrison's, a daughter, Feb 22... Wilbur G. Peebles was born Sept 27, 1863. He professed religion June 13, 1913 and united with the M.E. church and lived a consecrated Christian until his death Feb 17, 1914. Age 50 years, 4 months and 20 days. He leaves his wife, three children, mother and one brother, besides a host of friends and relatives tomourn their loss. He was a member of the K.P.Lodge. Mrs Len Comstock of Riverton helping her ill mother Mrs D. Doerr.... ...born to Jack Spark's, a son, Feb 22...