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Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

5

Stanton Errors Lose 2 10 Game

Stanton at Plainview game ends 41 to 2 in favor of Plainview. Stanton fielding miscues plagued the home team while Hartman pitched steadily for Stanton. A late frame near-miss at home ends Stanton’s comeback bid as umpire calls runner out. Numerous local briefs follow, including residents’ travels and community notices.

Stanton Neb Plainview Amond Mainview Theely Witting al Pont Feld Tepner Schner Hartman Tepwer Peters Staunton Aimes

Wednesday Influx of visitors and departures noted in city

Local notes list residents and guests in town from Wisner to Omaha including Miss Emma Lane, Mrs. Albert Miller, Rev. Hofius, President Clemmons, Miss Lizzie Hopkins, and Otis Bridwell. Several travelers depart for Plainview, Argos, Bazile Mills, Hot Springs SD, and Chicago. A death notice for T. A. Taylor at Lynch is reported.

A. J. Colwell Argos Ind Emma Lane Plainview W. J. Stafford Omaha William Zutz Hoskins Albert Miller Hadar Mr. Hofius Pierce J. J. Clements Madison E. F. Stear Fred Koerber Bruce Raymer Washington Kaw Will de Hart le Mars Hahn Surprise President Clemmons Fremont Normal Lizzie Hopkins Meadow Grove Otis Bridwell Bedford A. F. Tannehill Carl Wilde Bazile Mills Mr. Craig Junction John Potahl Krause City Tyler Chadron William Beck Mr. Edwards Fremont H. V. Evans W. H. Blakeman Casper Wye Thomas Kane Maryville Kane Norfolk Martin Kane George Scott W. F. Hall Columbus C. H. Pilger Black Hills P. F. Bell Hot Springs 8. D Rebecca Duggan Galeshore Walter Vail Rock Rapids Ernest Filler Bloomfeld Emma Wetzel Bonesteel John Carton H. C. Sattler O'Neill Helle Temple of Wayne C. Cc. Gow Jeft Chicago Kate Stafford Pearl Reese T. A. Taylor Lynch Katherine McGill Wisner Nellie Kane

W H McClusky Dies in Minneapolis Hospital

Winside Neb Aug 20 telegrams report the death of W H McClusky a prominent resident of the town He was about sixty and leaves a 300000 estate to his wife and two sons Funeral will be held at Sergeant Bluff where his mother lives and interment will be in Sioux City Masons will conduct the funeral

Winside Neb W. H. McClusky Minneapolis Sergeant Bluff Sioux City Winside Masons

Madison County teachers institute in session at Madison

Attendance hits 117 teachers the largest in years as Madison County teachers attend the week long institute. County Superintendent F S Perdue leads with instructors H H Hahn A V Teed Miss Elizabeth Sheehan and Reese Soloman aiding in Madison Nebraska. G M Hopkins attends and will take Meadow Grove schools next September.

Madison Neb H. H. Hahn Blair A. V. Teed Ponca Elizabeth Sheehan Columbis Reese Soloman Norfolk Madison County F. 8. Perdue

Boyd County Teachers Institute Opens in Butte

The seventeenth Boyd county teachers institute is in session at Butte this week with instructors including Superintendent Meyer Brandon of Butte Superintendent J G Mote of O Neill Prof Charles J Weeks of Fremont and Miss Kath erine Linton of Spencer The institute started with over fifty enrolled and will reach about seventy five before the week ends

Butte, Neb Boyd County Teachers’ Institute Butte Meyer Brandon J. G. Mote O'Neill Charles J. Weeks Fremont Katherine Linton Spencer

Free Methodist Conference Closes Butte Session Appointments Made

The Butte Free Methodist Conference ends with 200 delegates departing after a sermon by Bishop W. A. Sellen. The report lists conference appointments and ministers assigned to districts including Lincoln Omaha district led by Rev. E. E. Hatfield and Norfolk Butte district led by Rev. W. M. Adams along with numerous supplied ministers and locations across Nebraska.

Free Methodist Butte Neb W. A. Sellen New York City Free Methodist Annual Conference E. E. Hatfield Lincoln Omaha Mary E. Stafford L. M. Poff Louisville Walter White Wymore T. B. Rutledge Nebraska City William McElfresh J. L. Rvleye Blair A. Almepoker Yutan William Johnson Fremont T. B. Wilson Cereseo la Platte York W. M. Adams Ainsworth Norfolk and Butte South Side Celia Harry Green Mills and Kirkwood J. A. Everts Lynch L. E. Barnes Inman

Disease Rumors Fly Through Hutchinson County Links to Cattle

Reports from Centerville Wakonda Vermillion and nearby towns claim anthrax has appeared in Hutchinson County cattle regions. The rumors are unconfirmed but raise concern about potential outbreaks affecting herds in Mutehinson adjoining Yankton County.

Centerville Wakonda Vermillion Hutchinson County Mutehinson Yankton County

Notice to creditors in the estate of James N MecCarthy

In Madison county Nebraska notice is given to all having claims against the estate of James N MecCarthy of the deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers with the county judge by February 26 1909 and hearing is set for February 25 1900 at 1 p.m. Notice will be published in the Norfolk Weekly News Journal for four weeks prior. Witness Wm Bates county judge.

Nebraska Madison County James N. MecCarthy James N McCarthy Madison Norfolk Weekly News Journal Ausnet A. D Wm. Bates

Night Storm Drenches Norfolk With Heavy Rain and Lightning

A strong rainstorm hit Norfolk during the night with heavy rainfall and vivid lightning. Most rain fell around midnight, with a second burst at 2 AM, totaling about 1.18 inches and leaving streets only slightly muddy in the morning.

Norfolk

Anthrax's Spread Plagues South Dakota Farmlands

Reports from Clay and Yankton counties show thousands of cattle dead as anthrax persists. State veterinarian Dr. T H Hicks leads vaccination efforts, warns of contamination and soil persistence, and notes farmers sometimes expose carcasses to cattle and people.

Sioux Falls Clay Yenkton T. H. Hicks Hicks Clay County

Madison county institute enrollment lists teachers by town

The Madison county institute reports teachers enrolled yesterday with lists from Norfolk Battle Creek Newman Grove Meadow Grove Madison and other communities. Names include Stella Stirk Marguerite Lund Lillian Swenson Mary Richardson Ada Laeneker Katheryn Tully and many others across multiple towns. The piece also notes a Columbia Life first accident payment to Ross Vorce of Norfolk for two weeks of accidental injury benefits.

Madison Neb Madison County Institute Norfolk Stella Stirk Linda Winter Lenora Stirk Glennie Shippee Clara Rimovsky Thelma Gravel Edith Risoe Nora Petras Nellie Hyde Etta Smith Minnie Devel Edna Devel Elsie Devel Matilda Fox Eleanor Mueller Willie Adams Lida Squire Lydia Brueggeman Bessie Widaman Celia Mullen Lottie Johnson Battle Creek Marguerite Lund Ita Barnes Ethel Montross Mollie Taylor Hale Taylor Hilda Cassel Mary Brink Minna Lampert Mattie Simmons Ruth Richardson Dorothy Wade Agnes Barnes Dora Hansen Hallie Cornett Anna Hughes Claire Hughes Jennie Hughes Newman Grove Lillian Swenson Fahne Doty Winifred Pike Jessie Wells Rose Widergren Mary Johnson Golda Berghund Della Johnson Meadow Grove Mary Richardson Gastava Griffith Gertrude Wright May Dow Etta Phillips Amber Adams Olive Cloyd Rose Sheets Mingle Thomas Sadie Thomas Emma Kraft Anna Crown 0. C. Colegrove Margaret Fichter Phyllis Collins Tilden Jennie Dales Chloe Pugh Ella Nelson Ruth Franks Ellen Brogan Rose Brogan Lottie Dales Jesse Larson N. BE. Bentley Adah Laeneker Louise Kurtz Esther Witzel Minnie Witzel Belle Gilespie Gladys Jenkins Estella Bauch Anna Olson Edna Barney Rose Broom Edna Craig Alta Chittenden Elsie la Cornee Pearle Elley Katheryn Tully Dena Rynearson Blanche Coleman Noama Craig Viola Carson Clarence McParland Anna Neidig Sophia McFetters Sarah McFetters Edith Lyon Katherine Bay Pearle Gilland Eden Bay Elizabeth McFarland Mabel Horsham Harold Diers Eva Horsham Josie Richardson J. A. Doremus Amelia Bauch Ella Vollstedt Nellie Trent Minnie Reeves Elizabeth Busteed Mamie Giltner Bess F. Perdue Winside Lola Dauthit Emerick Kathryn Holy O'Neill Agnes Kelly Columbia Life Creighton Columbia Life Insurance Co Nebraska Ross Vorce

Norfolk High School advertises new building and normal training

The Norfolk school board promotes its modern high school facility and a new normal training course. The ad targets graduates of eight to eleven year schools and prospective teachers, detailing facilities, library access, revised curricula, and certificate benefits under the new plan.

Free high school law opens door to four year training

Rural districts urge county officials to back a freighter education plan while a new law guarantees four year high school access for most. Students may start in eighth to eleventh grade in their district, then proceed to a normal training high school to prepare for college or teaching, without cost. For details contact the Nebraska education secretary or the Norfolk superintendent.

Norfolk Norfolk Board Newman Grove Battle Creek Tilden Meadow Grove Board of Education of Newigh Gardea State Department Boeing Superintendent of Schools Neb

Norfolk library board to raise 400 for Carnegie site

The Norfolk library board forms a special soliciting committee to raise about 400 in the next three days to complete funds for a 104 by 150 foot Carnegie library site at Eighth street and Norfolk Avenue. Final word will be sent to Andrew Carnegie by week’s end. The aim is to have the building erected this fall.

Eighth and Norfolk Avenue Carnegie Norfolk Lbrary Board Eighth Street Andrew Carnegie Norfolk Library Board Carnegie Library South Eighth Street Brary Board

All Star Cast Leads Norfolk School Show Next Tuesday

Lexington’s Delroit earns notice among state school men though little known by northern Nebraska veterans. The holiday production from Norfolk’s school opens Tuesday with a 26 week WARM show featuring sixty performers led by Willam Pt. Conley and others.

Lexington Delroit Althoneh Norte Nebrakka Norfolk Tienday Primary de Non vAorm Cmedwo Allstar Willam Pt Conley Choyvlon Colling Berbert Carter Donald McKensie Walter Ir. Smith Mary Malatesta Julia Carties Latulle Lanrette Mabel Wilton

Spencer Wins 4 2 To 0 Game at O Neill fair races

First day results at O Neill show trotting and running events with Dr. Reber taking the 2:24 trot and Uno winning the 2:21 pace. Holt county running, Re Jane owned by George Page wins, while Spencer defeats O Neill 2 to 1 in baseball with late scores and fielding errors.

O'Neill Dr. Reber Norfolk Spencer Uno Holt County Re Jane George Page Winhers BL Pp. Cagwin Sabetha Kan Gladiola FL W. Mitchell Havelock Birdies Collier W. W. Evans Independence King Reo P. C. Dellew Hartington H. B. Woods Sac City Capitola F. P. Cagwin Bessie Billion Osborn Brothers Tilden Windsor Walnut Ro Jane eGorge Page Jennie F Peter Duffey Freddie W. Gibbons Crorts Conger Primley Baterles Wilson Barrington

Local notices and appointments fill Norfolk page

Fragments note births marriages and moves including a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs I C Brady. Edith Barrett hired as bookkeeper for Dr Salter. William Parks of Scribner examined before pension board. Louie Behrens takes annual vacation. Mrs P A Shurtz in poor health after Colorado visit. J H Lough sells home on South Fourth to William Barr. J M Cevert sells canvass glove business to Ben Walker and Joe Noves. Howard Brevmer back as ticket agent at Northwestern depot. Mrs J A Mackay recovering from injuries from a runaway. J M Covert elected a Norfalls delegate to Lincoln convention. Rev Samuel Gregg to preach at Park Avenue Church with fall revival. C H Burton introduces a novel chronometer timepiece. James E B Delzell, Lexington schools chief, visiting Norfolk en route to Neligh. recalls seven years teaching near Orchard.

la A. Rothe Sim Paelle St Paul Seattle Portland Vancover Canada Birdie Kuhl Beaver Dam Wis Visst Columbus Lake Mills Milwauke Chicago Earl Blakeman W. H. Johnson Madison Christan Clearwater Junction Depot Pine Ridge S&s. D BE. Stanfield Gal Stones P. H. Salter Frank Salter E. L. Brush Wakefield Republican Henry Kruse Corner Drug Store Norfolk Des Moines A. Bear Bear Edgar Howard Fremont Howard Democratic Party Dan Stevens Judge Howard Nebraska Telephone Company Tilden Independent Telephone Company Norfolk Street Tilden Hattie Alberry Omaha I. C. Brady Koenig Stein Edith Barrett J. M. Cevert Ben Walker Joe Noves Cevert Joe Wishness Howard Brevmer Northwestern Deadwood J. 4 Mackay Fremont Hospital Modern Brotherhood of America Norfall Lodge J. M. Covert Lincoln Samuel Grege Park Avenue Christian Church C. H. Burton James EB. Delzell Lexington Neligh Delzel Antelope County Orchard

North One Trip in Norfolk Delayed to September

The north one visiting excursion to the Bonesteel line is postponed to about September 4 after a city conference with business leaders. Mayor Sturgeon said locals are growing interested though initially unclear on the plan and that organizing the trip will begin promptly.

Sturgeon Norfolk

Lamro Bank Nears Opening After Tank Building Completion

Lamro residents report the new tank building is nearly complete and the Lamro bank is expected to open to the public in a short time. The August 20 note confirms preparations for the financial institution.

Lamro's Lamro

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Plainview Sterlings Maka Bristow Mise Z. Northcutt U. Fa Philadelphia HW. L. Indider W. EB. McDonall Northern Antelope Telephone Company Misa Elele Thielman HH. F. Haase Merrill R. A. Mittelstadt D. Rees Pilger Louie Behrens Antona J. H. Kierstead Ed Thoms Kilerstead John Smith William M'Clusky Madison Institute Institute Perdue Teachers’ Institute Boyd NYNG South Dakota Hula Ord Folk High School Norfolk High School Norfolk School Board Ibrary Board Reber O'Neil North
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