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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
2
A South Dakota feature reports Gregory and Tripp counties opening for homesteading. It details land sizes near 486000 acres in Gregory, nearly a million in Tripp, with $6 per acre purchase after drawing. Dallas and nearby towns grow with rail and utilities as 1908 settlement expectations rise.
An advertisement touts Folens Honey and Tar as giving immediate relief to asthma sufferers and curing cases that resisted other treatments. It promotes Poley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs and throat and lung trouble, claiming no harmful drugs.
Bessie Sinkular, arrested by Sheriff MecMul len in D. Herrick on August 1, is charged with setting fire to her millinery shop on July 10. The blaze destroyed one whole block except two buildings, and incendiary theory arose with alleged evidence Sinkular knew the fire origin. Insurance on stock reportedly > twice value. company refusing payment until investigation. Hearing scheduled at Bonesteel this week.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease best treated with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a physician prescribed, blood purifying concoction that acts on mucous surfaces. Testimonials are offered and the product sold by druggists for ten cents.
The document cites habitual constipation as a risk factor for appendicitis. It promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels to restore natural bowel action. It notes no nausea or griping and mentions Kiseau Drug Co.
Spencer knocks Norfolk out 8-3 in the second game of the ThursdayFriday series. Kirkland starts for Norfolk, Rovee and Rusk split relief, while Binnie shines for Spencer with strong hitting and defense. Walling and W Powers pace Spencer’s offense as Norfolk struggles with errors and pitching depth.
A Saturday shoot in the Heights drew several veteran marksmen. J. C. Larkin attempted his third blue rock trial and hit 38 of 60. Judge Barnes, returning after ten years, scored 19 of 25. A. L. Lagger hit 42 of 60, and Ed C. Engle 16 of 25.
A fragment from a rural page mentions a farmer bearing hardship amid agricultural strains and tolls in a distant country setting, hinting at food production pressures and rural life challenges.
Stanton Neb Aug 1 From a staff correspondent R Y Appleby a Stanton county farmer seeks the Republican nomination for senator in the Eleventh district. Neighbors praise his broad minded fairness and integrity predicting he would serve in Lincoln as well as in the hay field. The endorsements come from local businessmen who know his honesty and dependable word.
Norfolk to begin artificial ice production with Norfolk Pure Ice Company turning out its first product Sunday. The plant, powered by electric light, will produce ten tons of distilled water ice per day and operate year round. Officers include FE. AL Bullock as president and T. Wille as vice president.
ONeill Nebraska reports plans to organize a professional level baseball squad for the season. An organizing meeting was held to recruit and fund players with Billy Wilson to bat and Bradley to officiate in the box. The opening game will be played here once players are gathered.
Wayne Neb Aug 1 Special to The News President J M Pile of Wayne college was able to be out of doors yesterday He is regaining health rapidly and expects to be in splendid health in another month His energy was clear during his illness as he directed college affairs from a sick bed and attended to executive details.
Born to Mr and Mrs Joan Weatherholt of Hoskins a daughter. Ed Conley buys half interest in A L Low feed store. Frank Clark named ticket clerk at Junction depot Northwestern. Robert Utter of Norfolk visits his farm northeast of the city. Miss Helen Marquardt Anna Leu and Clyde Whalen return to A L Killian store duties after two week vacation. Neligh gains a new hospital fitted into a former dwelling by Dr Beatty. J M Covert to run Queen City Rug and Glove alone after purchasing Jack Koenigstein stake. County real estate assessments unchanged by state board of equalization with half the counties showing changes. J L Meyer, first president of Northwestern Union railroad now part of Chicago and North Western, dies July 18 at Trinity Hospital Milwaukee. Mrs J H Mackay injured when thrown from dogcart, suffers severe hemorrhage. Wayne notes: Robert I Elliott of Lincoln visits for chautauqua. he speaks at chapel. Mrs W H H Hagey returning from Minnesota relearns use of her hand after five weeks of disuse after a fall on Minneapolis stone steps.
Independent Long Distance of Omaha and its Sioux City offshoot push heavy pole lines toward Norfolk. Wires reach from Fremont Columbus Sioux City with targets to Arlington and Lincoln. Norfolk Long Distance expands lines to Tilden Battle Creek Hoskins Madison Meadow Grove with new corporate changes elevating directors to seven.
Mrs Frank Pinkham of Bonesteel attempted to murder her two children and herself after a prior hospital procedure. She asked participants to leave the room save her brother, then tore out a tracheotomy tube and tried to swallow thread. The fourteen month old baby was operated on with uncertain prospects.
Fragmentary report describes Mrs Pinkham explaining a severed windpipe and a family crisis. She intended harm to the children but the older child’s scream interrupted, leading to a fatal outcome. Authorities cite her insanity as a key factor.
Special to The News an attempt to organize Devanell at the courthouse Saturday evening failed due to small attendance. Further consideration of the proposition is deferred until next Saturday evening.
Father Nugent of Des Moines delivered the opening address on the Philosophy of Civilization at the Norfolk Chautauqua Monday afternoon, opening remarks on the grounds and praising local management. Stores will close Tuesday afternoon for La Follette speech. banks near the grounds will close at 2 45 p m. Edwin Booth Jr will lecture on Bible topics at 10 30 each morning.
Alex Snider Dr Mackay and L Wetzel in Wetzel s steam launch scanned the North Fork up to the sugar factory cleaning the river of trees and placing buoys on sunken piles. Foley s Kidney Remedy Kiesau Drug advertise medicine claims follow.
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