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Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

5

Carlock to Sell Farm Near Gregory S D

Auction announced for Wayne B Carlock farm near Gregory South Dakota described as a top Northwest property. The listing recalls a July article detailing the modern homestead large barn scientific pig pens purebred cattle and thriving crops with oats at sixty bushels per acre wheat around twenty and corn yielding well in spots.

Wayne T. Carlock Gregory S. DD Newnan Maktinge Laet Melba Agricultural College Wayne B. Carlock

World retracts synopsis of Hale interview as a fake

The New York World admits the November 21 synopsis of the Hale interview with the Kaiser was a stupid error. The paper prints a full apology and editorial regret, stating the piece was misleading and an honest mistake due to overzeal. Dr. Hale confirms he warned the World that the synopsis was fake before publication.

New York the World Hale Kalger Edward Prince von Buelow Berlin New York World

Keeper Rescued After Twelve Hours In Lake Michigan Gale

Edward Stilling keeper of the reef light four miles from Racine Wisconsin was rescued by the steamer Racine after spending twelve hours in an open launch. He left the lighthouse yesterday and was swept into the gale on Lake Michigan near Racine.

Lake Michigan Chicago Edward Stilling Racine Wis

Reorganization Planned for Chicago Milwaukee Line

British American holders of 8 million dollars in bonds in the Chicago Milwaukee electric line won Judge Grossenpels approval to consolidate all foreclosure suits today. The move is seen as forecasting a full company reorganization.

Chicago Grossenp

Wild Anarchy in Bohemia Stages Riots and Bloodshed

Rioting secessionists reached a peak in Prague as streets barricade and confrontations with troops and police erupt. Many killed and wounded, hospitals flooded, government urged to adopt strongest repression.

Prague Bohema

Fire at big high school reveals faulty fire construction

About forty minutes before students arrived, a fire broke out in the large high school building. Smoke filled much of the structure, yet damage was limited and highlighted faulty fire construction. Janitor Vic Howarth notified the fire department and used a garden hose to quell the blaze. Miss Paine.

High Schol Vic Howarth Miss Paine

Fire damages high school furnace and ceiling

A Sunday fire alarm in a high school building caused smoke and partial evacuation but the school remained in session. The blaze started in the furnace area and spread briefly before extinguishment. The district will replace plaster with metal ceilings and asbestos protection, and the new hose wagon aided the response.

Bled Hunter Krantz

School House Burns Near Madison

Norfolk lawyers returning from court report a Morningside school house west of Madison on fire as their party left Madison.

Norfolk Madison Morningside School

Not a murderer in Norfolk hotel bed mix up

A dazed lodger, under the impression his bed mate sought to kill him, rushed from a Norfolk hotel to the dining room in a directoire night gown crying out he was pursued by a murderer. Two traveling salesmen shared a bed after a mix up, one half awakened and grasped the other’s throat, sparking a dawn commotion among breakfasting guests.

Norfolk Directoire Min

Court calendar lists juries and cases in Norfolk district

The record shows orders for security on counts by February 1 and judges weighing cases. It lists jury assignments for next week with numerous civil actions including bank disputes, city disputes, guardianship matters, and various defendants, with dates from Monday through Friday.

Charles Bridge Son Progress Noted in Ohio Hospital

A telegram reports Charles Bridge's son, a patient at Oberlin College hospital in Ohio, recovering from blood poisoning and states that Mr. Bridge does not need to travel east.

Bridge Charles Oberlin College Ohio

Count Boni de Castellane Criticized by Gould Lawyer

Paris reports Maitre Clemcean, for Anna Gould de Sagan, denounces Boni de Castellane as a money grab, calling his demands laughable given the count’s Parisian lifestyle and conduct.

Count Anna Gould Paris Maitre Clemcean Anna Gould de Sagan Count Boni de Castellane

Hines Pursues Half Million Dollar Capital Plan

Developer Hines seeks to raise about 500000 dollars in capital for a proposed project. The plan envisions financing, construction timing, and potential partnerships to move the site forward.

Hines

Norfolk Sees Coldest Night Yet With Freezing Temps

A Norfolk reading records the coldest night of the year with temperatures near two degrees above zero near the Vera area. The government thermometer peaked at eighteen degrees during the 24 hours ending Wednesday morning at eight o'clock.

Vera Mercury Norfolk Goverment

Burlington Road to North West by March First 1908

Horton Independent reports plans for a new Burlington By Co road from Erickson Nebraska to meet the Niobrara river near Haughen's bridge. The line will pass through Keya Paha and Tripp counties crossing the North Western at Stuart or Atkinson and may connect with the Northern Pacific further north. Construction expected to start March 1 1908 with a path through Burton and the German settlements northwest of Burton.

Horton Independent Ral Frond Te Dusit Independent Burlington By. Co Erickson Neb Keya Pata Tripp Stuart Atkinson Niobrara River Haughen Kenngston Meores Northern Pacific Omaha The

Airships and verse echo in Emporia Gazette

The poem by Walt Mason rails at early aviation dreams while praising earthly calm. It laments unsafe flight before wings and hints at awaiting a future voyage beyond this world, imagining sailing round the sphere on two wings.

Walt Mason Emporia Gazette Spheer

Millionaire Divorce Seeks Separation in New York

Mrs. Keith Donaldson known as the million dollar bride engages counsel to pursue divorce from her husband Donaldson on grounds of cruelty and neglect, filing in New York.

Donaldson New York Keith Donaldson

Oil Case to Last Two Months

John D Archbold testified for a second day in the Standard Oil case as Kellogg pressed cross examination. Moffett president of Standard Oil Indiana is expected next, followed by William Rockefeller. The trial likely will run into late February.

New York John D. Archbold Standard Oil Standard Kellogg Moffett Standard Oil Company of Indiana William Rockefeller

Ex Dallas Man Cited for Contempt in Juvenile Court Case

Attorney J. T. Jones formerly of Dallas South Dakota was cited for contempt by Judge McHenry in Des Moines Iowa for a scathing attack on the juvenile courts during a motion for rehearing in a sensational child neglect case.

Des Moines J. T. Jones Dallas S. D McHenry

Verdel Outlook Editor Change Signals GOP Tone

Due notice explains the paper will be edited by a strong Republican during the absence of the present editor. Any roasts are not indicative of a political shift.

Verdel Outlook

New Yorker Named Secretary of the Navy Nominee

Washington reports Col. Robert Mears Thompson of New York will be named secretary of the navy by President Taft. Thompson is a lawyer, financier and former naval officer.

Washington Col Robert Mears Thompson New York Navy Taft

District court calendar and upcoming trials at Madison and Norfolk

The Madison district court ends for the week while jury trials begin Monday. Next week includes Mrs. Bonney vs Walcott and several sidewalk cases, and Mrs. Trennepohl vs Norfolk. Judge Welch advances Norfolk session to January 5 1909 due to case load with several cases set for trial and no criminal cases.

Madison Norfolk Welch E. P. Weatherby Herman Gerecke W. M. Green Northwestern O. P. Herrick Edwards & Bradford Lumber Company Minnie Wegener Etta Bonney J. W. Ransom Jennie A. Gibson O. B. Manville BE. B. King Newman Grove King R. Carney M. M. Faucett Faucet-Carmey Candy Company Faucett J. BE. Haase Madison County

Pilsbury Washburn Reorganization Doubts Surface

London officials expressed doubt on December 2 about the success of the Pilsbury Washburn flowering mill reorganization even as the English committee of shareholders accepted the proposal.

London

Funeral held for Belle White laid to rest at Prospect Hill

Belle White born in 1868 in Wisconsin moved to Norfolk with her parents in 1881. She lived with heart disease fifteen years, worsening in the last three weeks. She attended Trinity Episcopal church and died after a final attack, cheerful to the end.

Belle White Prospect Hill Cemetery Wisconsin Norfolk Abram White Trinity Episcopal Church

Secrets buried in a recluse home uncover old bonds and tobacco

In Dubuque Iowa on December 2 a search of William Hintrager's home revealed several thousand dollars in Cleveland city bonds due twenty years past. Dozens of tea chests with labels from nearly forty years ago and numerous tobacco caddies dating back about fifty years were also found.

Hermitage Dubuque William Hintrager Cleveland Ohio

Independent Telephone Meeting Plans Copper Line Network

In a quarterly gathering of northeast Nebraska independent telephone officers in Fremont's hall, plans emerged to build copper toll lines linking Fremont Columbus and Norfolk Creston and Madison. The project aims to connect Omaha and Sioux City via direct copper service within three months, with extended reach to Grand Island and Union Pacific routes from Columbus. Attendees included district president W. J. Stadelman and secretary T. J. Cottingham, along with executives from Fremont Madison Genoa Omaha and Lincoln.

Columbus Telegram Fremont Columbus Norfolk Creston Madison Nebraska Omaha Sioux City Grand Island Union Pacific Fiemen W. J. Stadelman T. J. Cottingham Wallace Wilson 0. A. Sunderman A. Bratt Genoa C. Deering R. BE. Madison R. C. Field Lincoln

Butter Market Boosted by Clique

Chicago and neighboring markets are cited as being controlled by a clique of Chicago Elgin and eastern produce men. The group is blamed for inflated butter prices despite higher supply. The alleged deal traces to a recent surge in production and large receipts. Estimates claim storage stocks held by the clique reach 7h percent, with about 1 million dollars invested in the corporation.

Chicago Nee Elgin

Shooting Mystery Involving Legation Attache In Washington

Washington police probe names of a foreign legation attache and an army officer wife connected to the mysterious Saturday night shooting of William Sykes a Negro in a fashionable city residence area.

Washington Washington, D. C Washington Polien Department United States Army William Sykes Lenee

Millionaires' Church Planned for Long Island

New York reports a planned mansion church financed by a millionaires' club on Long Island. The costly edifice aims to serve as a prominent house of worship as part of the affluent community project.

New York Lone Island New House of Worship

Millionaires Rivalry Shapes Center District Church

A report says a fashionable Nanaay county area will see a new shore church rise as a result of rivalry between wealthy families. The plan follows Mrs. Clarence Ho Macknay building a long awaited Trinity parish church in Ros In.

Nanaay County Clarence Ho Macknay Trinity Parish Ros

Gudge and Fannie White Wed After Turbulent Spouse Saga

A Kansas split with his wife ended in divorce while Gudge moved to Dallas. There he met Fannie FE White, a former sweetheart, who said she was a widow. They married and claim happiness despite years of wandering.

George Gudge Burke S. da Gude Kansas Bin Tripp Rush Dallas Fannie FE. White Natorial White South Dakota

Northwestern to Take Over Eating Houses West of the River

The Northwestern railroad will replace Rome Miller of Omaha with new management for its eating houses west of the river. Houses are at Norfolk Junction Long Pine Chadron and Buffalo Gap with transfer likely around year’s start. Mr and Mrs M O Walcott are asked to run the Norfolk eatery but will decide later.

Northwestern Railroad Company Rome Miller Norfolk Omaha Northwestern Railroad Norfolk Junction Long Pine Chadron Buffalo Gap Northwestern M. O. Walcott

Judge Sullivan Resigns Nebraska Supreme Court Seat

J. J. Sullivan of Columbus, named to the Nebraska supreme court for one year, has resigned citing "sufficient reasons." Governor Sheldon will appoint a replacement. Sullivan was the sole Democrat on the high court under the new amendment. The Democratic legislature aims to canvass the vote and seek reappointment, with Sullivan likely resigning to avoid blocking the attack. Sullivan is uncle to Mrs. G. A. Young of Norfolk.

Lincoln J. J. Sullivan Columbus Nebraska Supreme Court Sullivan Sheldon Supreme Bench G. A. Young Norfolk M. Theese Barnes Supreme Court Justiee Judge Reese Jude Barnes Reese

Has Fought Them All John Gamble of Norfolk

John Gamble a cur lly headed janitor and veteran of the Twenty fifth Infantry, served nineteen years in the regular army and earlier with Ohio state troops. He fought in Pine Ridge and Wounded Knee, and later helped storm San Juan Hill and El Caney in Cuba with black volunteer regiments.

John Gamble Norfolk Colored Twenty-fifth Infantry Gamble Cincinnati Ohio Ohio State Pine Ridge South Dakota Wounded Knee el Caney Cuba

Railroad expansion promises bold new routes across the region

A Duluth report predicts extensive track laying next year with multiple lines advancing construction. The Milwaukee Road plans to connect to Orient and push west of the river, while the Northwestern and the Illinois Central announce westward links. The era of rapid rail growth is described as unfolding across Minnesota and nearby states, with Minds Central anticipated to rise in prominence.

Huron Duluth Mitineoelis & St. Lewis Ta Beau Vmiscourt Milwaukee Iy Armour Draneh Orient Northwestern Ava Minds Central

Railroads poised to reshape markets amid expansion plans

A Chicago dispatch reports rail firms plan vast growth with South Dakota as a key field for traffic. Contracts show sharp lending activity and major orders, including 21,000 tons of spikes and 8000 kegs of bolts for the Chicago and North Western and Wisconsin Central lines.

South Dakota Wa Chi Age Dispatch Ittterest Erie Chicnto & Northe Western Wisconsin Central Roads

Norfolk Daily News Briefs in Community Notes

Readable items cover local visits, appointments, and incidents in Norfolk Nebraska. Among highlights are out of town visitors, a millinery purchase, a German school box social, a blizzard report in Gregory and Rosebud country, a marriage license to Oscar Hauptl and Nettie Nendy, and notes on police, fire protection plans, and Supreme Court judgeship changes.

Madison Siulth Buffalo Gap Gibialnes Rainbolt Norfolk Mra Anson Wagar Gregory Boa Cullis Hartington C. Bordl Snson Wayne Ed Allen Bromewick Hamil Bloomfield A. G. Anderson Lyons B.C. Hamilton St. Charles F. H. Wilcox Tilden R. McFarland Hans Gottseb Hoskins Whist Club J. Baum Health Department Peters Harter Sturgeon North Nebraska Anti Horse Thief Association Co. S. Bridge Charles Oberlin College Edwin Morrison B. C Palmeter Homestead Land Company Lamro Rosebud Morrison Oscar C. Haupti Northwestern Juneen Nettle G. Nendy Cits P. H. Salter Yelice Chicags Northwestern Railway Palmer House Chicago John KR. Hays Washington Frank

An Old Time Patent Remedy Promoted in Print

A New York daily repeats a claim for a patent remedy promising relief for kidney and urinary troubles and backache. The ad-like piece urges readers to obtain the preparation via prescription and asserts cleansing of organs and blood purification as benefits.

Norfolk divorces and local court actions reported in Madison

Five divorces were granted in the Madison district court by Judge Welch with Norfolk parties dominating the outcomes. The same session included a cross petition divorce for Mrs. Charlotte A. Davis and a jailed incident involving Pat Chandler. Judge Welch also naturalized several would be citizens before adjourning for the week.

Madison Neb Norfolk District Court Welch Bates Nora Sims L. A. Sims Emma Zellmer Rudolph Zellmer Charlotte A. Davis Charles F. Davis Amy E. Wiles Henry G. Wiles Wiles Dover Kezie McCully A. W. McCully J. L. Rotter

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised by Toledo Pharmacists

A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy for catarph and claims testimonials from local druggists. It asserts the product works through direct action on mucous surfaces and offers a one hundred dollar reward for an unrecovered case. The notice is signed by Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggist Toledo and urges purchase from all druggists.

Malla Cheney Toledea Ojo J. Cheney Lim Walding Kinnan Marvin Whiolesale Drugsiste Toledo Hall

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Bohemia Burrows Carl Reincedus C. F. Eiseley Norfolk National Bank A. D. Robin W. Kip Iet National Bank of Miachison C. W. Sprout Anna Sovers Battle Creek Mead RK. Yates B. Duffy Fred Scheerger A.C. Williams Fannie Trennepohl C. M. Thompson Y. G. Cooper James Nichols Joseph Moses Gustine McAllister Carl Teske Theodore Wolf Carl Vollbrecht Mary E. Bonney F.C. Reif William Upton Charles Bridge NEW Yorker Thompson Pilsbury Washburn Independent Telephone Meeting Edgeweter Park Lely Jek Herman Winter Petehey Pat Chandler Minnie Press Chandler Jurge Welch
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