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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.