1915: Lightning strikes local man, killing his team of horses
July 2, 1915
HARTINGTON — Diplomas of honor for a perfect record of attendance and punctuality for one school year were issued to Dora and Martha Pick, Hugo Stappert, Louis, Anna and Anthony Stevens of Dist. No. 9.
July 2, 1915
WYNOT — Elmer Parks moved from Wynot Tuesday, having disposed of his interests in the Star Theatre at that place and Thursday, he and Ed Korfff took charge of the Brandow dray line, which they recently purchased.
July 2, 1915
HARTINGTON — The only teachers’ examination announced that will be held before the beginning of school is the last Thursday and the following Friday of July.
All those whose certificates expire before May 1, 1916 should avail themselves of this opportunity.
July 2, 1915
HARTINGTON — During the first six months of the present year, from Jan. 1 to June 30, 24.31 inches of rain is reported to have fallen here, according to government observer D.E. Ewing.
July 2, 1915
HARTINGTON — Fred Tack, employed by John Miller, living a mile southeast of this place, was struck by lightning Wednesday afternoon during the heavy electrical storm which visited this vicinity and was seriously injured.
He was returning from the field, riding a cultivator, and the team of pure bred mares he was driving was instantly killed.
The lightning struck Mr. Tack on the shoulder and ran down his watch chain, melting the chain and burning out his watch. While the shock is said to have been very serious, it is reported by the physician that he will recover.
A large number of telephones in the city were burnt out.
Rain began falling about 3 o’clock and by 4:15 2.63 inches of water had fallen. The lower part of the city was flooded and considerable damage is reported. Farmers report serious damage to crops on low lands.
July 2, 1915
HARTINGTON — During the first six months of the present year, from Jan. 1 to June 30, 24.31 inches of rain is reported by government weather observer D.E. Ewing.
July 2, 1915
HARTINGTON — Pearl Francis Jackson, aged 10, and Edwin Elizabeth Jackson, aged 7, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson of Magnet, were brought to Hartington Wednesday by County Commissioner G.N. Jorgensen, and upon petition of F.D. Stone, probation officer, alleging that they were neglected, dependent and in destitute condition, and that their father is thriftless and their mother is sick and unable to support them, the case was heard by County Judge Bryant.
The judge committed them to the care and custody of the Board of Commissioners of state institutions and they were given into the care of Miss Amy Stevens, a representative of the dependent home at Lincoln.
July 1, 1920
HARTINGTON — Fire Wednesday afternoon completely destroyed the farm home of George C. Hansen, about nine miles east of the fairgrounds. The greater part of the contents of the home were also destroyed.
The fire was discovered by Effie Hansen, 13, who was at home ironing. Her sister, Myrtle, 17, was picking cherries nearby, and Mr. Hansen was in the field. Mrs. Hansen was at the M.J. Crandall home attending a meeting of a ladies aid society.
The fire was discovered in the northwest corner of the building when smoke from the burning roof entered the window.
Rob Koch was passing, and other men hastened to the scene and saved a few pieces of furniture. Partial insurance was carried on the property.