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Newspaper

Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1908

Page

7

Norfolk Wins 4 0 Over Spencer In Pitchers Duel

Norfolk blanks Spencer 4 to 0 as Bovee and Reynolds spark offense. Kirkland and Hoffman shine on the mound and in the field while a lively crowd watches the North State showdown.

Norfolk Spencer Spencer Bunch Kirkland Wis Bovee Piched Hoffman Tank Powers Frst Dneenan Kirkland Gadde Bath Mareo Reynolds Eateh

Primary closes at 5 P M for Madison county filings

The Madison county primary closes at 5 P M Saturday with only one contest evident the Republican nomination for county attorney. Three names appear Jack Koenigstein James Nichols and H Halderson. Filings show candidates for representative county attorney and county commissioner with several names listed. Koenigstein did not file personally his name was added by 41 Norfolk Republicans.

Madison Neb Madison County Jack Koenigstein Norfolk James Nichols Hr. Halderson Newman Grove George W. Heels L. J. Young H. Haldersom J. C. Engelman Norfok Ben Davis Union Precinct John Malone Near Madison Jack Koenlestein

Miss Katheryne Witzigman Hosts W G Club Slumber Party

Miss Katheryne Witzigman entertained the W G club Friday evening at a lawn slumber party honoring Miss Marie Johnson of Denver visiting relatives in the city. Saturday afternoon the club held a plenie in Taft's grove.

Katheryne Witzigman W. G. Club Marie Johnson Denver Taft's Grove

Still Fighting for Bryan Front Page Shelving

A terse dispatch laments a Bryan front page item shelved due to excess ads and a prospering Republican tone. The brief notes publisher decisions and lingering expectations for a prominent display.

Bryan Pierce Call Leader Saith

Sinkular Bound Over In Herrick Fire Case

Miss Bessie Sinkular, Herrick milliner, is bound over to the circuit court on a charge that she started a July 10 fire which destroyed a business block in the town. State Fire Marshal Frank Craft and Detective Hart led the investigation. bond set at $1,000.

Bone Stee Bessie Sinkular Lynch Herrick Herrick Mmilliner Court of Justice James M. Bigeliis Miss Sinkular Prank Craft Mitchell, S. C Hart Columbus Ohio Ino Miss Sinkula

Fire start linked to Miss Sinkular in Herrick blaze

Herrick fire destroys seven business houses on July 10. Miss Bessie Sinkular is held on suspicion of malicious arson. County officials and Sheriff McMullen question the case as preliminary hearings loom in Bonesteel. Witness Josephine Hudson subpoenaed to testify before Justice J M Blegins.

Miss Sinkular Herrick PP J. Donohue McMullen Dallas Miss Bessie Sinkular Bonesteel Lynch, Neb Marshal Booker Josephine Hudson Miss Hudson Out Kentucky

Battle Creek News Snippets and Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Auguste Bucker of Lindsay stopped in Battle Creek Monday while returning from Spencer where they visited son Herman Kucker who runs a livery barn. August Paulsen of Neligh visited relatives on his Texas trip after purchasing land near Taft City. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Locht. Judge Newerk is housebound due to blood poisoning. An old fashioned German party occurred Sunday at Fred Tegeler's home near Blakely.

E. P. Weatherby Creighton W. E. Hagey Hastings City S. M. Braden Chicago Tillie Gardell Spencer Grace Horton Stanton Cora Hosking J. W. Ransom Henry Wetzlich Hoskins P. Kautz John Kaulen Herman Speiring Pierce Slena Cassel Batte Creek F. Bauer F. S. Battey Carroll E. EB. Coleman Frank 8. Perce Madison Gretchen Schwartz Cody G. C. Rankin Dora Hansen Bertha Johnson Cedar Rapids Katherine Boehnke J. Boehnke Fremont Lulu Florence Sessler Linnie Grove Opal Coryell Meadow Grove Minnie Schramm Stuart Frank L. Lamon Emerson, In Emerson Chronicle C. W. Abimann Omaha W.C. Ahimann O. L. Hyde R. V. Shaw A. M. Leach Bie Feme Pacific Jonettion bin Nlee Mina Leota Leach Sy van Jake Custer Bot Springs Mike Contle Shipnee Albion He Albion Chautanges John Frohtof Rock Taplte Ta Vielting Herman Frohtoff Mika Katherine Parkingon New Mires Poronhy Salter Mise Maurgeret Lek Connell J. Letk Connel Rhelba Whaten de ‘Hart Emerson Tetteh Sioux City Warnerville Ed O'Conner Mire Rosa O'Conner Lyons Florence Irwin J D Stireceon le Maeker Zutlauf Norfolk Nic Frnity Fort Smith Ark Ordity A. J. Koenigstein Greenwood Tring Pippin Ve Arkansas Smokeless Coal Company Pippin Harrys Belleharty South Omaha Aerle Bales Who Ryder Lincoln Fleharty Hitchcock Bartens J . Rodekohr St. Lowis Marv Worley TL Mane William Smith Tulseee Oh Lo George Worthington Fred Smith Mr. Smith Oklahoma B.G. Brink FE. A. Peterson Charles Ulrich Judge Bates Bates Koester J. Hoffman Wis Edward Puerst William Praeuner Craven Menry Jost North Battle Creek Welock Ileney Walter Neligh Auguste Bucker Lindsay Herman Kucker Madison County August Paulsen Texas Taft City John Locht Judge Newerk Fred Tegeler Blakely Mr. Tegeler

Elkhorn Valley Editors Seek Uniform Rates for Foreign Advertisers

Ainsworth Neb July 26 1908 The Elkhorn Valley Editorial association drafts a plan to force foreign advertisers to pay the same rates as local merchants. Ainsworth Star Journal chairman John M Catton leads the advertising committee with members from ONeill Independent Springview Herald Creighton News Chadron Journal Valentine Democrat and Long Pine Journal. The group meets August 18 and invites further input from members and publishers.

Ainsworth Ned Aue Elkhorn Valley John M. Catton Ainsworth Star Journal Geo. Miles O'Neill Ia. A. Wilson Springview Herald W. L. Kirk Creighton News Geo ©. Snow The Chadron Journal J. M. Rice Valentine Democrat C. Ho Lyman Long Pine Journal Elkhorn Valley Editorial Association Neb John M. Cotton Advertising Committee

Nomination Petition Filed to Reelect County Attorney Koenigstein

A spontaneous effort by Norfolk Republicans led to a nominating petition being filed with County Clerk Richardson to place Jack Koenigstein on the Republican primary ballot. The 41-signature drive followed Koenigstein’s decision not to seek reelection, citing his record of careful, economical county attorney service. Supporters argued the north half of Madison County handles most business and should keep a local representative for Norfolk, Battle Creek, Tilden, and Meadow Grove.

Madison Jack Koenigstein Richardson Norfolk Koenigstein Norfolk Republicans Madison County Battle Creek Tilden Meadow Grove

Mrs Salter Informed Of Brother Dr Burrows Death

Mrs G B Salter received a telegraph message stating her brother Dr Burrows died suddenly yesterday in Lindsay Ontario. The notice gives no further details.

Republican county chairmen meet in Norfolk and Valentine

A series of state Republican chairmen conferences will be held at the Oxnard hotel in Norfolk on Monday and at the Donoher hotel in Valentine on Tuesday August 1. State Chairman William Hayward will attend both meetings to discuss campaign matters with county leaders from Madison Mieree Knox Boone Antelope Holt Boyd Wayne Cedar Stanton and Platte counties. Delegations from Tilden Pierce Niobrara Albion Neligh Laurel Wayne Stanton and Sherman areas will participate, with Judge Pigward to meet Valentine leaders.

Madison Mieree Knox Boone, Antelope Holt Boyd Wayne Cedar Stanton Platte Norfolk City A. Smith Tilden W. G. Bilrons Pierce Nelson Niobrara Morehead Albion A. Vance Anderson Nelieh Mean O'Neill Moore Hrnstow Fepl Vater Laurel A. R. Davis Wayne Louis Smithberger Edwin Hoare Monroe Cherry Crown Rock Keya Paha Sheridan Valentine Judee Pigward M. Valenti Frank Least Ainsworth Root Basset Sam Detrick Springview William Ford Rushville

Proposed Constitutional Amendment for Nebraska Legislature

The document outlines a proposed constitutional amendment for Nebraska to be voted on November 1908. It includes changes to sections of Article six, addressing Supreme Court establishment, judge elections, terms, salaries, chief justice duties, and temporary presiding rules. It also certifies the amendment and its approval by the Secretary of State, with formal Lincoln seal wording.

Nebraka Nebraska Cda Ne- Virdeba Nebra Geltasha Supreme Court Supreme Coat Supreme Couwet Nebaska Emenn Ciel Aueh Siperedie I. Geo C. Junkin Nebrauska Lincoln

Indians Cruel Horsemanship Claim Cited by Editor

Norfolk Daily News correspondent argues that Indian horse treatment is harsh and based on rustled feed, noting the lack of grain or hay cultivation by the tribes and citing numerous horses with injuries. The letter reflects dated views on Native Americans and livestock practices in 1880s frontier society.

Herrick Norfolk Daily News

Dr Ray Addresses Wattle Creek Audience on Patriotism

Dr Ray of Norfolk spoke at Wattle Creek on patriotic themes, introducing Postmaster Wills and praising past wars and national milestones from 1707 to 1945. The item also advertises a seed catalog from H M Gardner, Marengo Nebraska, with hundreds of seeds priced for growers.

CW. Ray Norfolk Wattle Creek Wills Tattle Creek H. M. Gardner Marengo Nebraska

Realty Advertising Cigar Company Incorporation Draft

Articles filed in Nebraska outline formation of Realty Advertising Cigar Company in Norfolk with headquarters in Norfolk and authorized capital of 20 000 dollars in 200 shares of 100 dollars each. Directors and officers defined, corporate duties set, business to begin April 1 1908 with 25 year term, annual meetings on the third Monday in April.

Nebraska eRalty Advertising Clear Company Sall Board of Directors Seeijom Anid Corporation Sat Eerioration Direvetors Son Snl el@ars Ageiner Oshall Tel Hees Call Corpore Eald Wits Fees Hooeksien Erson Erson Oor

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