No Nominations Made at Madison County Convention
Democrats and Populists met in Battle Creek Aug 22 to organize delegates to state and judicial conventions. County officers were deferred to a later adjournment. Officials elected to represent the county at Columbus include Hinman Reiche Osborne Wulf Martin Davis Kennedy Luikart Hale Haase Mackay Losey, with a separate judicial slate led by Foster Hulff Lef tina Ingoldsby Maden Smith Memminger Knott Reiche Betts ONeill Mackay. The Populists planned to convene but had not yet organized. A horse race program for early September accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Madison County
S. H. Thatch
F. H. Davis
J. H. Mackay
Columbus
Co. R. Hinman
Carl Reiche
J. C. Osborne
John Wulf
F. &. Martin
M. J. Kennedy
G. A. Luikart
F. J. Hale
C. F. Haase
Geo. W. Losey
Pat. Stanton
M. B. Foster
John Hulff
Thos
Leftina
J. H. Ingoldsby
F. A. Maden
Nick Smith
T. F. Memminger
Peter H. Knott
Theodore Betts
Owen O'Neill
Night Hawks Club of Norfolk A Father and Sons Fraternity
The Night Hawks in Norfolk form a family social club led by former mayor John Koenigstein as Chief Night Hawk. His three sons Ludwig Jack and Arthur join weekly for whist, songs, and casual conversation in a small neighborhood between Koenigstein and Nebraska avenues.
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Norfolk
Jolly Good Fellowship
Nighthawks
John Koenigstein
Ludwig
Jack
Arthur
Aittle
Koenigstein
Nebraska F Avenues
Battle Creek Driving Park to Host Second Annual Race Meet
Beginning September 2 the Battle Creek Driving Park association will run a three day race meet. Local horsemen and track enthusiasts have received the news with interest and anticipate competitive racing.
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Battle Creek Driving Park Association
Tiny girl ends Norfolk family separation reunion
A three month family split in Norfolk ends as Mrs. Nordwig, her husband Carl, and their small daughter Mabel reunite after an order brought the child to judgment. The couple plans to live with Carl's parents at 107 North Tenth Street before moving into their own home.
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Carl Nordwiz
Mabel
Nordwig
Norfolk
Sioux City
Madison County Court
Judee Bates
Stranger Killed Near Plainview On Northern Pacific Tracks
The body of an unknown man was found on the Northern Pacific railroad tracks about two miles east of Plainview yesterday morning. He appeared to have been traveling by rail and may have fallen beneath a passing train. Papers found on him yielded no identification or clear clues to his death.
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Plainview
Moniay's Daily
Northern Pacific Railroad
Tate
Mikhorn Valley Telephone Delayed by Material Shortage
The Mikhorn Valley Telephone Company expects to begin construction in Norfolk after receiving a shipment of poles. Delays in other materials hold up the project as Cross bear promises remain unfulfilled, and association officers planned to visit Norfolk this week but will wait for essential supplies to arrive.
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Mikhorn Valley Telephone Company
Norfolk
Cross
Association
Populist Delegates Named at Cattle Creek Convention
Delegates gathered at Cattle Creek for a Populist convention chaired by Herman Barney. They elected W. V. Allen C. G. Evans C. T Muffrey Th F Harney Wes McCallum John Bressler Willis Stirk W Crom I J Baker Ph Warner Pp A Callum Wm Stork Bo J Brink as state convention delegates. Adjournment held subject to the call of the chairman and secretary.
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Cattle Creek
Norfolk
Madison
Herman Barney
Charman
County Central Committee
Cos. Vans
Grand Island
W. V. Allen
Evans
C. T
Bo Barnes Willis Stirk
Wan. Stork
J. J. Brink
Norfolk City Expands Its Permanent Walk Network
Baturdus' Perly Norfolk notes substantial yearly gains with many new durable walks laid in cement or vitrified brick. North south east and west residents install blocks of solid sidewalks, transforming once rough streets into contivions of pride. City council bans other walk types, spurring property owners to rapid improvements.
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Baturdus
Norfolk
Boy Sustains Compound Arm Fracture In Farm Accident
A 12 year old son of William Wagner east of the city broke his right arm in a hay harvest accident yesterday afternoon. While raking the horses ran away causing the boy to be thrown from the machine and entangled in the wheel of the tines. A surgeon reduced the fracture and the boy rests as well as could be expected.
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Wm. Wagner
Norfolk youths threaten gas lamp poles and lights
Several Norfolk lads face trouble for tampering with gas lamp poles and the lamps themselves. Local actions by the gas company and police are expected as the offenders risk conviction for interfering with public utilities.
Indians Store Water Idea Spreads on Rosebud Reservation
The article notes that irrigation and water storage are not exclusive to the government or white men. It mentions that the Indians of the Rosebud reservation are now embracing the concept in practice.
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Rosebud
Unclear OCR fragment on water control and land value
Fragmentary text discusses water use and rainfall control, suggesting potential impact on property value and national outcomes. The legibility is poor, with many garbled terms and uncertain references.
Infant Death Notices for Morse and Schwertfeger Families
An infant child of Ernest Morse died at home yesterday with funeral services held this afternoon. Another infant, child of Mr and Mrs Willits Schwertfeger, died last night at South Fourth Street. funeral planned tomorrow at 2 PM with Rev. Dr P M Slason officiating.
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Ernest Morse
Wi. Schwertfeger
Willits Schwertfeger
South Fourth Stemet
Welock
P.M. Slason
Elie
Deathly Reunion For Col Means Family In City
The family of Col Means editor of the Times Philine held a lengthy reunion at their city home yesterday. Surviving immediate relatives attended while one son, stationed in Arkansas, was absent. Attendees included Mr and Mrs O L Diinin of Meadow Grove, Mr and Mrs Ed Nyvans of Des Moines, Mr and Mrs Woops Tv of Meadow Grove, and Mr and Mrs Stuy Ivano of Stantem.
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Col. Means
Pimes Philine
Sene
Diarnehters
Grandchitv
Temato
Arkansas
Mra
Diinin
Meadow Grove
Mroo
Ed Nyvans
Des Moines
Mir iSvane
Vans
Ueber
Chen
Gollmar Co cousins of Ringlings at Norfolk show
The Gollmar Brothers rode in the ring in plain clothes to fill a gap after a key act left for Bonesteel S. D. The cousins of the Ringlings presented a compact circus at the new railroad terminal with tight rope walking and clever acts earning praise from spectators in Norfolk Saturday night.
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Beality Gollmar Brown Elvens
Norfolk
Bonesteel S. D
Gollmar Brothers
Gollmars
Getting Ready for Theatre Opening Season at Play House
The Reattoriven season should begin within weeks with a strong slate of attractions for the year. Owner Mr. Dinlevy will visit Norfolk often to oversee the house and leave a resident manager in charge in his absence. A first class show is expected weekly, with popular variety acts in between.
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Dinlevy
Norfolk
Leaking mains force city water shutoff planned
Holes in the water main along Norfolk avenue cause two leaks at Fourth and Pitt streets. The fault lies in valves and a citywide water shutdown will occur to repair them. An exact time will be announced as residents are urged to store drinking water in advance.
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Norfolk Avenue
A& Teale
Fourth Street
Pitt Street
Corn Crop Report From Washington Illinois Area Favorable
Special to The News reports state corn growth conditions in Washington and Lincoln areas are favorable despite recent frost. Farmers observed thick stalks and tall kernels but wet weather and heat stress hindered development, delaying expected maturity and harvest readiness.
Weather Summary from Hed by Gh Levelland Week Ahead
The report notes warm days with average temperatures about three degrees above normal and light to moderate rainfall in central regions. Corn conditions improve, with favorable prospects for thrashing and harvesting, frost risk low until mid October and fall plowing and pastures described as good.
Western Nebraska Resources Highlighted in Agricultural Bulletin
The Union Pacific Department publishes an Agricultural and Live Stock Bulletin focusing on western Nebraska, covering Dawson, Lincoln, Keith, Cheyenne, Deuel, and Kimball counties. It praises vast hay land, alfalfa yields, and stock country potential, noting Lincoln County's size and the region's farming suitability.
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Agricultural and Live Stock Bulletin
The
Union Pacifc Railroad Company
Nebraska
Dawson
Lincoln
Keith
Cheyenne
Devel
Kimball
Lincoln County
Rhode Island
Quail Season Open Dates From Historical Notice
A garbled historical notice outlines quail season openings in November with conflicting dates and rules. It mentions Ne Dbruska and multiple names, suggesting disputed season start times and prohibited activities before November.
Gravel train to cover South Norfolk yards with gravel
Welmenley's Datty reports a new Northwestern yard project in South Norfolk will soon receive a gravel layer shipped from Atkinson. A ready train will move material from the pit to yards and distribute it from the cars. Foundation work advances, turntable foundation done and coal chutes to operate once machinery arrives.
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Welmenley
Northwestern
South
Norfolk
Atkinson
Populists Ride Palace Car to Grand Island Nomination
Norfolk Populists boarded a palace car for a Grand Island trip to nominate Judge Sullivan, a Democrat, for a political conference. About twenty members left Norfolk at eight, planning a non fusion stance and asserting they will nominate Judge Sullivan.
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Norfolk
William Allen
Thi
Grand Island
Judge Sullivan
Tanletht
Mad dog scare shocks Holdrege with bites and hospitalizations
A severe mad dog scare hits Holdrege on August 26 as eight residents are bitten and three are sent to the Chicago Pasteur Institute for treatment. No deaths reported.
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Holdrege
Pasteur Institute
Chicago Pasteur Institute
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Ed State Historical Society
George W. Losey
Indy
Tin Preece
T. M. Morris
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Night Hawks
Father
Mabel Nordwig
Elkhorn Valley Company
Boy
Mron Toesdasta Patty
Ringlings
Wiluk
Washington
Department of Nertiewiee
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Orig
Wenson
Loveland
Massachusetts
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Wedern
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Welnentaete
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