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Newspaper

Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

6

Norfolk Eyes Northward Excursion to Boost Trade

A planned two day Northwestern line excursion will take Norfolk leaders into North Nebraska and southern South Dakota to inspect expanding territory and seek wholesale business. Mayor Sturgeon invites 75 donors to guarantee a special train, with potential to double or triple names as interest grows.

Dallas Norfolk Northwest Northwestern North Nebraska South Dakota Dal- Ons Sturgeon J. D. Sturgeon

Many Visitors and Local Moves Noted in Wayne

Miss Georgia Austin returned home Saturday from Wayne as various residents visit relatives and travel. Local residents, graduates, and visitors including Miss Katharine Witeleman, Miss Lillian Moore, Miss Barbara Keck, and Miss Clara Lancaster arrive for several days in Norfolk. New market trips, family visits, and trustee meetings mark a day of movement across nearby towns.

Georgia Austin Wayne R. O. Webb Ruth Albion Warrick Meadow Grove Katherine Witeleman Wayne Normal College Lillian Moore Barbara Keck Dallas Clara Lancaster Elkpoint Heltzman Anna Fair York P. H. Salter S. R. Carney Salt Lake City George Shippee Tilden City J. R. Loseh Carroll P. Koutz Hosking Dan Foley Bristow Norfolk Emma Botts Madison A. L. Killian Chicago B. A. Waddell F. Corkle A. A. Corkle Lenora Stirk Battle Creek J. W. Stirk F. M. Hunter Ash Minn A. T. Hutchinson Valley

Farmer Uriah Jackson Dies After Forty Seven Foot Windmill Fall

Uriah Jackson eight miles southwest of Tilden Neb fell from a windmill tower forty seven feet suffering a terrible head injury. He struck a milk house roof and had much of his scalp removed. He died from the effects of the fall without regaining consciousness. His body was shipped to Indiana for burial.

Uriah Jackson Tilden Neb Indiana

Riley Granted Bail Bid in Burke Murder Case

Attorney W B Backus says W A Riley may be freed on $5000 bail after Judge Smith orders bail subject to court approval. Riley had been refused bail by Judge Biggins at last week’s preliminary trial for the murder of J M Rilis at Burke on July 18. Friends are pressing to raise the funds despite anticipated difficulty.

Honestee W. B. Backus W. A Riley J. JM. Rilis Burke Biggins Smith Riley

Foley's Kidney Remedy Boosts Elderly Health

An ad notes Foley's Kidney Remedy as beneficial for elderly people with kidney or bladder disorders. It claims the product stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the system, urging readers to begin using Foley's Kidney Remedy.

Foley

Idle New Yorkers Seek Farm Work in Nebraska Harvest

A New York charity bureau asks Norfolk Nebraska officials to arrange transport for idle city men to Nebraska farms. The letter notes farmers need workers, suggests training in farm tasks, and cites 75 to 100 unskilled men already placed on state farms with generally satisfactory results.

New York Nebraska Sturgeon Charity Organization Society of New York New York Association For Bureau Twenty-Second Street New York City J. D. Sturgeon Norfolk Neb Str New York State Nelvrisha Charles K. Blatchly

Sinkular Fire Case in Herrick Under Preliminary Hearing

Herrick milliner Miss Bessie Sinkular faces start of a fire that destroyed an entire business block. Witnesses place her near the alley behind the burnt buildings and near her own millinery store. a gasoline can tied to her property was found backstage. The judge suggests holding her for circuit court this fall. she did not testify.

Miss Bessie Sinkular Herrick Herrick Press Miss Sinkular Hotel Herrick Deails

Genuine Visiting Junket Planned for Norfolk Excursion

An excursion train is expected to run along the Wire with Norfolk crowds joining in every town. The schedule offers a fine chance for交流 between neighboring cities as north state and Rosebud boosters ride. Round trip tickets allow returns on any train.

Norfolk North State Rosebud

September 1 Still the Day for Tripp County Allotments

Indian agent Scriven and Alloting Agent Scriven met in Herrick with Superintendent Caton and ex Superintendent Cressman to discuss canceling and restarting allotments in Tripp county. They expect allotments completed by September 1 and foresee opening Tripp county to settlement this fall with a proclamation imminent.

Tripp County Herrick Press Kelley Rosebud Scriven Herrick Caton Ponca Creek Cressman

Record farm sale hits land price in Cuming County

A record farm sale in Cuming County sets land at 140 dollars per acre in West Point Nebraska as new peak values are reported. The auction occurred in early August with heightened interest across the region.

Deemer township land sale sets county record price

A quarter section in Deemer township owned by TC Kirk sold to Benjamin Martin of Milnois for 22000 dollars or 140 62 per acre, the highest price ever paid in Cuming county for ordinary farm lands. Edgar Howard of Columbine noted West Point visit and Democratic support. The Cowboy ball team ended its tour under Alvin A Smith and returned home with the group reportedly signed by Gregory town.

Deemer TC. Kirk Benjamin Martin Milnois Cuming County Donestec Cowboy Alvin A. Smith Gregory

Tomorrow Named as Weed Cutting Day in Norfolk

The mayor proposes a city wide weed cutting day to improve Norfolk before visitors arrive for the races. Citizens will trim trees, tidy yards, and remove weed patches to present the city at its best. The plan aims to boost Norfolk’s appearance and pride during race week.

Norfolk

Gregory County Interstate Telephone elects directors and officers

At the Bonesteel meeting of Gregory County Interstate Telephone stockholders on Tuesday the election of a board of directors for the ensuing term selected BA Jackson Dallas C B Young W A Kinnie Louie Simmons H 8 M Lindley Bonesteel Herb McKee Gregory C A Johnson Fairfax Frank Mullen Lucas Wm Krotter Stewart Neb The directors chose Wm Kroiter president C A Johnson vice president M Lindley secretary and treasurer I D Lindley assistant secretary and G M H Meredith general manager A five percent dividend was declared payable October 1.

Fairfax Frank Mullen Lucas Wm. Krotter Stewart Neb Wm. Kroiter C. A. Johnson M. Lindley I. D. Lindley G. MH. Meredith

John Andres Seen in Norfolk Swaying at Mention of Wayne

John Andres traveled to Norfolk on Tuesday morning and appeared unsettled when the name Wayne came up, his face betraying uncertainty about future plans.

John Norfolk Creighton News John Andres Wayne

Mrs Pinkham Recovering After Bonesteel Incident

Mrs Pinkham who attempted to kill herself and two children near Bonesteel is recovering. The baby died Friday night from a throat wound after a pocket knife attack and was buried Saturday in Bonesteel cemetery. The six year old boy is recovering and will live. Temporary insanity was believed to be responsible for the murder and attempted suicide.

West Point Deputy Clerk’s Lake Rescue Ends With Four Sunfish

Chrissy the deputy county clerk retrieved four sunfish while riverbank laboring all day at McKilahan lake. A row across the lake to fetch Dr. Thomson ended in a capsize. the boat overturned and both men faced a brief struggle. Thomson emerged soggy and joked lake water is not a good drink.

West Point Chrissy McKilahan Lake Thomson Thompson

How to Avoid Appendicitia

An advertisement claims most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild remedy that cures chronic constipation by stimulating the bowels. It asserts the product is pleasant, non nauseating and non gagging and urges refusing substitutes. Kiseau Drug Co.

Kiseau Drug Co

Hayward to Lead National Republican Campaign Office

Norfolk conference hears that Judge William Hayward will accept appointment as national secretary in charge of western headquarters in Chicago during the presidential campaign. He may resign Nebraska chairmanship after Lincoln talks. Taft in strong position in the state, with Sheldon winning large margins.

William Hayward Nebraska State Republican Central Committee Norfolk Chicago Hayward Lincoln Hitchcock Nebraska Valentine F. P. Carrick Taft Sheldon Lancaster County Bryan J. L. Brown Oxnard Hotel Louis Smithberger Stanton County Madison Pierce Knox Boone Antelope Holt Boyd Wayne Cedar Stanton Platte Counties Nebraska Board Lindsay Judge Hayward M. L. Hayward Nebraska City State University Otoe County Congressman Pollard State Committee

Spencer Wans Best Game Of The Year On Gregory Diamond

Spencer defeated the Gregory Cowboys 1 to 0 on Gregory diamond. Spencer scored in the last half of the first inning on an error. Gregory loaded the bases with two out in the third before Graham was ruled out at home by the umpire.

Gregory Ave Spencer Gregory Cowbos Gregory Diamond Graham

Nell Opens All Season With Victory

O Neill Nebraska Aug 10 Special to The News in a great game with Plainview the season opener ended O Neill 4 Plainview 8 In a tense ninth inning Biglin stole second and scored on Hammond’s long drive to center as O Neill edged Plainview by one run The crowd witnessed a spectacular fast game with 8 hits for O Neill and 4 for Plainview A rematch is set for Plainview Tuesday.

O'Neill Neb Plainview North Nebraska Parker Plainview Boys Biglin Hammond Batteries Primley Wilson King and

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Young Relief for Asthma Sufferers

An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief for asthma and throat and lung troubles, boasting it has cured many resistant cases and contains no harmful drugs. Klesau Drug Co.

Foley Klesau Drug Co

The Senatorship Contest Firming in Plainview District

The nomination race for state senator is heating up with Appleby of Stanton challenging Randall of Newman Grove. Randall has an excellent incumbency record, but precedent now favors changes in this district.

Plainview News Appleby Stanton Randall Newman Grove

Valentine Tops Ainsworth In Fast Nine Inning Tilt

Ainsworth and Valentine played a tight nine inning game in Valentine Nebraska with a 8 to 4 final. Key players included De Silva and Herre for Ainsworth and Luke McIntyre for Valentine. Umpire Higgens from Ainsworth officiated as a large crowd watched fast, steady ball throughout.

Valentine Neb Ave Westendin Aineworth Valentinier Spley Ainsworth Tratterles Finney de Silva Herre Luke McIntyre Higgens

Scarlet Runners Win Tight Season Opener at Valentine

Valentine high school girls' basketball season opener ended 15 to 14 in favor of the Scarlet Runners. A lively contest drew a good crowd of spectators in Valentine.

Valentine Neb Valentine Girls

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