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Newspaper

Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1908

Page

6

Norfolk Chautauqua Opens With Dolliver Speech

The Norfolk chautauqua opened with Senator J. P. Dolliver delivering an optimistic talk on opportunities for the common man in the United States. Hon. John R. Hays introduced Dolliver. a Royal Hungarian orchestra performance preceded the lecture. A large crowd filled the grounds as tents rose for campers and local activities began, including upcoming speakers Father Nugent and Dr. Thomas McClary.

Norfolk J. DP. Dolliver Flo Royal Hungarian Orchestra Dolliver John KR. Hays Iowa Hays John M. Hays Holt United States Doliver Norfolk Orchestra Thomas McClary

Local Residents Visit Cities Across the Midwest

Henry Schulz went to Madison Sunday and Mrs. Guy Peyton to Omaha. Miss Lulu Cronk and Paul Wetzel were in Omaha and Beemer respectively. A V W Kiesau returned from Chicago. Miss Mary Mills from Stanton. Mrs. E H Gerecke from Wremont. H Hansen from Meadow Grove in Norfolk. Fred Witzel of Fairview and John Davenport of Elgin visited the city. Ella Rausch returned from Aphurst. Mrs. B T Reid arrived from Farrell Wy. Emil and Pauline Fechner of Manson visited. Ralph Garvin went to Omaha. Edna Durland of Plainview also noted.

Troy Mies Ella Behult Plereeth Elty Milne Imme Sehule Burton Geo Christoph A. Keyen Stanton Honey Jobsen Wakefield Carl Randklevy R.A. Smith Waolhaeh Puesday Honesteel J.D. Haskell D. Mathewson Boyd Nelich Niobrara Thomas O'Shea Frances Madison Grant Mears Wayne County Norfolk D. B. Rickabaugh Tabor C. A. Rickabaugh Grace Warner Oakdale Lalies Wayne Colorado A. M. Kiesnu Oliver Kiesau Wisconsin Kiesiu Chicago Emma Marshall Roy Rolin Newcastle City Lois Logan John Koenigstein Garvin Koenigstein Avenue Josephine Durland Henry Schulz Guy Peyton Omaha Lulu Cronk Paul Wetzel Beemer A. VW. Kiesau Mary Mills E. H. Gerecke Wremont H. Hansen Meadow Grove Fred Witzel Fairview John Davenport Elgin Ella Rausch Aphurst B. T. Reid Farrell Wryon Emil Pauline Fechner Manson Ralph Garvin Edna Durland Plainview

Herrick Builds Rise Amid Fire Recovery and Prosperity

Herrick shows rapid recovery from recent fire with new cement block fire proof buildings under construction. SmithRelchel Kane Dunbar Ford Peters Blair Vranuk and others start significant projects as bumper crops boost land and town lot sales and confidence in the future.

Herrick Smith & Relchel Kane J. G. Dunbar Ford Peters J. A. Blair Farmers State Bank Fred Vranuk

North Nebraska Primaries Signal Busy Nomination Field

North Nebraska sees multiple contests as candidates file for primaries across counties. Governor Sheldon is favored, with Berge strong in Norfolk. several Republican and Democratic contenders vie for auditor, secretary of state, railway commissioner, and state senate seats amid a crowded field.

North Nebraska North Nebraska Sheldon Norfolk Berge Shallenberger Dahlman Hale Atkinson Rh. OO. Garrett Fremont Nebraska City Sons of Herman S. R. Barton Grand Island Grand Recorder la Pierce BE. H. Luskart Tilden Staute L. G. Brien Albion Primiairies Pierce J. A. Williams J. A. van Wagenen Boyd Neligh Latta Nigar Howard Kinkaid C. A. Sibbley Curtis Judge Weelover North State State Senate O. R. Thompson Wisner Db. Norton M. C. Dressler Clearwater J. D. Hatfield Nellich D. Rees R. Appleby Stanton C. A. Randall Newman Grove F. W. Phillips Star James A. Donahue O'Neill R. S. Rising Ainsworth E. L. Myers Newport M. Adams Crawford E. Anker Wayne John R. Morris Carroll Adam Pilger T. M. Galbrieth Butte G. M. Whitehorn Spencer Fred J. Sedlacek J. M. Talcott Crofton E. P. Skillman Ain

Nominations Peak in Antelope County Races

In Neligh Nebraska on August 3, five filings for legislature and four for county attorney show rising competition. Two Republicans and three Fusionists seek the state house seats while three Republicans contend for county attorney. Democrats had no candidate for county attorney at this time.

Neligh Neb Antelope County

Pierce primary slate outlines county officers race

In Pierce Nebraska Aug 3 special to Tech News the county slate shows Republicans contesting for county attorney Chas Stewart Osmond and W W Quivey Pierce and K W Meponal runs unopposed on the Democratic side. For county commissioner Republicans offer August Schwiettenberg and N M Nelson while Democrats present Herman Steinkraus Hamnn Allman BR Lanman and George Story with Steinkraus seeking re election.

Pierce Neb Aig Tech Uame Pierce County Chas, Stewart Osmond W. W. Quivey K. W. Meponal August Schwitehtenberg N. M. Nelson

Stanton County political filings sweep Nebraska primaries

Nebraska primary filings reported across Stanton Holt and surrounding counties on August 3. Republicans list W W Young for county attorney in Stanton with others for county commissioner and surveyor. Holt shows L C Chapman and E H Whelan for attorney. Fusion picks include Duran Hunt and J A Donahoe. Cherry county reports a Republican monoculture with Basley Heath and Tucker seeking county attorney.

Thomas Kingston D. C. Chase W. W. Young Conrad F. Wagner Adam Pilger O'Neill Neb Holt County L. C. Chapman E. H. Whelan Fusion Duran Hunt Page F. W. Phillips Star J. A. Donahoe H. A. Allen Atkinson W. W. Bethea Ewing H.R. Henry Disney Thomas J. Wilbern Dimiel Henry Henning S. M. Aldridee Otto Nilsen Whistrier J. A. Yantji J. A. Golden Gel Moore J. D. Grimes Conrad Kramer

Primary filings reveal nominees across Cuming and Madison counties

Special to The News details complete primary filings for Cuming and Madison counties. Candidates seek roles from representative and county attorney to supervisors and judges. Republicans and Democrats list nominees from Lynch Spencer Butte Albion and Norfolk to run in September elections.

Gaming County West Point Neb Aue Cuming County Butte Aug Thomas N. Galbraith GW. Whitelorn Spencer Fred Sedlacek Dro. M. Taleatt Knox County W. A. Gobel G. A. McCutehan R. R. Hasen Naper John FP. Kreyelk Lynch W. Orr H. P. Peterson Frank J. Mulhair Albion Olson Chris Anderson P. HH. Shnons Henry Staumer Spencer Township

Circus Seats Collapse at O'Neill Dog Show

A staff correspondent reports seats at Bonheur Bros. pany in O Neill Nebraska collapsed during a dog show last night injuring several spectators but not causing any fatalities. The ringmaster also staggered, while the ponies remained calm through the incident.

O'Neill Neb Atte Bonheur Bros. Pany

Neligh Jury Disagrees in Five-Hour Court Dispute

Special to The News from Neligh Nebraska dated August 1 reports a county court case where Dr A F P Conery sought possession of Neligh property against Veterinary Surgeon Mathews. After over five hours the jury disagreed five to one in favor of the plaintiff with Judge N D Jackson representing Conery and J B Smith for Mathews.

Neligh Neb A F P. Conery Mathews J. B. Smith

Lindsay Nin g Victory Over West Point In Dowse Field Clash

Lindsay defeated West Point 8 to 2 at Dowse Field with a late opening goal and strong defense. Lindsay’s lineup included Hermon and Tuckmaster with support from the corner hand and boosters, drawing joyous ovations on return. Arrests for Sioux City burglary noted in Ainsworth with Arthur Johnson of Town jailed in Brown County.

Lindsay Say Oerowsl Teuters Linideas Dodie Maunagement West Point Hermon Tuckmaster Zacek Brothers Sioux City Ainsworth Neb, Ave Arthur Johnson Cherry County Piersal Brown County

Central City Rail News On Traffic, Bridges, and Lines

A Pacific bound fruit train with 140 empty refinery cars passed Central City on the Union Pacific. The Northwestern plans bridge height increases on the Platte river approaches to replace the wooden span with a steel girder bridge. Reports from Railroad Age Gazette about Burlington route expansion through central Wyoming are denied. Hetty Green may gain rail prominence via People’s railroad project in Texas. Missouri and Northern Arkansas increases capital to finish the line from Leslie to Pangburn. Intercity equipment shortages loom as car supply fears rise. Interstate Commerce Commission warns carriers to serve traffic and provide facilities.

Central City Pacific Coast Union Pacffc Northwestern Platte River Railroad Age-Gazette Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road Wyoming Guernsey Thermopolis Burlington Texas Hetty Green People's Railroad Terrel Texas Midland Tyler Missouri and Northern Arkansas Arkansas Secretary of State Mani Lesiie Pangburn Joplin Helena Ark Pennsylvania Baltimore & Ohio Vander DiIt Interstate Commerce Commission Knapp Commission

Organized horse rustling blamed on county insider

Special to The News reports that horse thefts in Merce and nearby counties are attributed to a well organized gang led by a resident of Pleree County. Sheriff and county attorney investigate with several horses stolen in the past month and a man named Shove Dwyer noting a recovered team tied to the county.

Pleree Neh Nebraska Pleree County Sherif Pleren County

Also Mentioned on This Page

John R. Hays J. P. Dolliver Chautauqua Park Senator Dolliver Father Nugent A. O. Hazen Chautauqqua Haven Butte Gasette Lincoln Chas A, McKim, M Anderson Reynolds Hot Springs William H.taft Republcan Hol Springs Nebraskaa Wilh John W. Fice Taw State University Lcteota Pwertty-firet George W. Fanton FL ® Sala W. da. Armstrone Jeroey Tl. Behenefelt Joe McCaig Democrits Adl Peoples Tide Penmdents J. B. Simi Wasion H. PB. Leehty A. 1 Bare Morry Thiksen OH Green PW. Payne Steinkraus Stanton County Stanton, Neb Mr. Young Rock Bassett Rock County FF. N. Morgan Frank Kenney J. C. Rupert Cherry Valentine, Neb Robert G. Basley Valentine E. L. Heath Cody John M. Tucker George E. Russel Boone Boone County A. A. Smith Roscoe R. Smith I. &. Bygland O. M. Needham A. E. Garten Edwin Vail Mike Cavey Oliver Wilson A. J. Pritchford Jas. Worden Lars Nere Jens Rand Republican Chas. Preusser J. H. DeLarm A. J. Tisthamer Keya Paha Springview W. C. Brown Forrest Lear Ben 8. Turney Simpson John Schele Carns Ira S. Hollingsworth Brooksburg Geo. F. Cady Jamison Robert J. Evans Norden W. Logan Perry Millikin Marcus Brown HP Skillman Willams Democrant Comey Tron Almeworth Afferney Davierwon Lane Pine AL J. Warrek Sonnensehein Charles Y Thompson Repubtheins Charles Gram Perdinand Koch Mo MelLaugh T. M. Pranse 8. S. Krake John Munderloh Richard Be Stafford George F. Kenower L. Lauritzen Martin Bysong S. P. Johnson Seventh Diatrict Chiles Rupp William Dill Mil von Seggern Boyd County Filings Madison County Jack Koenigstein H. Halderson James Nichols J. C. Engelman George N. Beels L. J. Young Ben Davis Republlican John Malone Ato Neil JURY U.S Aia Jay Price Faa Lawn & Muir Fron J. L. Mead Cycle Company Ill Trota Qiailwal Trey Hide Gorte Pepe An el Ectrera Ey LEVEN Aus West Pout Secare Dowse Gramie Tno Railroad News Reistle Frank Reistle Piod Lawrence Claver Treve Manus Detiens Angone Sonfieg Deaneptin Hanboor Cane Rey Pyied Akon Toreuel Man & Co Roselwe Mae Choe Scientific Fimerican New York Ciba Lm. Macy
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