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Mrs Earl Standish, the divorced wife of the young bank swindler of Pomona, Cal., who is serving a term in San Quentin penitentiary was married the 8th of June to Fred Whittaker of Yuma, Arizona.

Earl Standish lived in Locust Grove until almost grown, and has many relatives in this section.

After the swindle, together with his wife, they visited the scenes of his childhood, his wife being dressed as a boy. Shortly afterward they returned to California, where he gave himself up. Mrs Standish said that the blame rested largely on her and that she would find some employment and await the release of her husband. On the day she was married to Whitaker a petition was forwarded to President Wilson, signed by the officials of the bank which he robbed and many of the citizens of the town, asking for his pardon.

Mrs M.V. Maulsby and daughters, Mrs Sylvia L. Hunt of Modac, Ind., and Mrs Lida Simcoke of Stuart, Iowa arrived last Thursday, the object of their visit being to locate the grave of Mrs Maulsby's first husband, Charles Macy, in the Hamburg cemetery, and erect a suitable monument.

Mr Macy was drowned in the Payne slough, north of town, thirty-seven years ago Wednesday, while trying to come to town to do some trading and get the mail. The water was high at the time and nothing was known of the drowning until he did not return, when a hunt was commenced, H. Brown and John Chapman were among those who assisted in finding the body.

Considerable trouble was encountered in properly locating the grave. Mr Macy was among one of the first to be buried in the local cemetery and since that time the lots have been re-plotted and numbered with assistance the ladies were able to find the place of burial and a new deed was issued and the monument erected....

Frederick W. Toedt, one of the pioneer businessmen of Hamburg, passed away quietly at his home on Park street on the morning of July 4, following a year of intense suffering. On June 9 an operation, which offered the only hope of relief, was resorted to, but in vain.

Mr Toedt was born in Wittenbarg, Germany, May 16, 1843, emigrating with his parents to America in 1852, and settled in Herkimer county, New York. At the outbreak of the civil war Mr Toedt offered himself for service to the government, enlisting for three years. He experienced hard service, taking part in many battles. In 1868 he came to Stuart, Iowa, where he embarked in the hardware business, remaining there until 1875, when he moved to Hamburg, entering the same line of business. He was one of our foremost businessmen, and always took an active part in the life of the town. In 1897, on account of failing health, he was compelled to retire from active work, selling his business to his son-in-law, J.F. Riedy.

Mr Toedt was married to Miss Lillian Lunt in Stuart, Ia., in December, 1874, and to this union two children were born, Mrs J.F. Riedy and Miss Sadie. Fred, as he was generally known, was a well known figure on our streets up until his last sickness, and his cheerful ways won him many friends. The interment was private, at his request.

On Wednesday about noon occurred the death of H.E. Fugitt of Omaha at the Cottage Inn, following an attack of acute alcoholism, the immediate cause of death being heart failure. It was seen sometime before his death that life would not long remain in the body, and everything possible was done to relieve him.

Hiram Edward Fugitt was born on the old homestead, four miles east of town, on September 6, 1859, having arrived at the age of 54 years, 9 months and 12 days. He was married March 19, 1890 to Nettie Duncan of Atchison county, Mo., she preceding her husband to the grave, the date of her demise being April 27, 1908, at the home near Thurman. To this union two daughters were born, Frances dying at the age of five, and Miss Margaret. Mr Fugitt lived on the old homestead of his father, Townsend I., for several years, and afterwards conducted the farm from Hamburg. On selling the place he moved to Thurman, where he owned land, and lived there until some three years ago, when he took up his residence in Omaha. Besides his daughter he leaves two brothers: William C. of Riverton, John F. of Kansas City, and a sister, Mrs Sarah McClelland of Omaha. The body was removed to the J.F. Baldwin home on Wednesday afternoon, where a short funeral service was held on Thursday at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev Theo. J. Asmus, after which the body was taken to Thurman, where another service was held and the body laid to rest beside that of his dear wife.

Ed was a man of many good qualities, a friend to all but himself, and his loss will be keenly felt by his family and many friends. He had many charities that people knew nothing of, and to those whom he befriended a deep sorrow has come.

The body of little Wade Chaney was brought here from Minatair, Nebr., Monday for burial. The funeral services were held on the J.H. Kellison lawn by Rev H.G. Stewart and the interment was made in Mt Olive cemetery.

On Friday Mesdames Jeff and Will Chaney and two children, Wade and Paul, decided to go over to the govenment camp and see the work being done on the irrigation dam. On the return trip they cut across an alfalfa field and had to cross a small ditch. The team had crossed many times, but this time one horse stopped a moment and then leaped over the ditch. Dump boards were on the wagon, and when the horse lunged it threw the occupants forward onto the tongue. Little Wade and Mrs Will Chaney were caught in the rig in some manner and were dragged some two hundred yards. The mother was fortunate enough to come out without serious injury, but Wade was killed instantly. Mr and Mrs Will Chaney have the sympathy of the entire community in their loss.

Mrs Frank Derrickson of Farragut returned from England Monday. She has been visiting her mother and other friends there for the past three months. Mrs Derrickson says, "As much as she loves Iowa, and in fact the United States there is no country with as great a variety of scenery as England. The climate is very cold there. People are still wearing their winter coats. And the fog this time of years is not noticeable."

Her mother, Mrs Greedy, lives at Wivelscande, England, and is 77 years old. This town is about 30 miles from Liverpool. Mrs Derrickson says it took seven days on the water going to Liverpool and only five coming home. The water was very rough on the way over.

James Elsburry Reynolds was born in Davis county, Iowa, Feb 20, 1858, and died at Ransomville, Kans., July 17, 1914. At about the age of ten years he became a resident of Fremont county, where he continued to live until he was 25 years of age. During his residence in this county his conversion to Christ and his marriage took place. He became a member of what is now known as the McKissick's Grove Christian church. At the time of his death he was a member of the Methodist church at Ransomville there being no church of his faith at that place.

Mr Reynolds was the father of three children, one of whom died in childhood. A son and daughter, with his wife and companion and a sister, Mrs Lon Shuey, remain to mourn the loss of a beloved husband and father.

For many months our deceased brother has been a constant sufferer from a cancer, which eventually was the cause of death, which came as a sweet release.

The funeral services were held at Mt Zion church Sunday at 3 pm. Rev B.H. Coonradt officiated assisted by Rev D.E. Olson of Minneapolis. Interment was made in Mt Zion cemetery.

Lod C. Miller and Pauline Travis were wed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs M.A. Travis of Modale, Ia, July 30....Bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs M.A. Travis and was graduated from the high school with the class of 1913....

L.C. Miller came to Hamburg over two years ago from Strawberry Point, Ia., and has since been employed as jeweler at the H.G. Butterfield store.

The young couple will go to housekeeping at once at Wellman, Ia., where the groom has purchased a jewelry store....