Judge Witten Rules No County Organization Before March
Gregory County News reports Judge Witten says county organization cannot occur before March. He notes land opened for public settlement remains under the department of Interior, with violators possibly removed. Opening expected around March 25 due to severe early month weather.
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Witten Jo
Opinion State
Gregory County News
Tripp County
Unt
Witten
Marel
Hovel
Department of the Titerhof
Aid Howe
Tripp
Witton
Four criminal cases head for Fairfax circuit court term
Fairfax 8 D Dec. 5 Four criminal cases are set for the coming circuit court term starting Tuesday led by the Riley murder charge. Other prosecutions include Irene Forgraves assault with intent to kill Henry Harvey unknown real name and G H Worl dort manning assault and battery. One arson case against Miss Bessie Sinkular remains on the docket but she has died and the case moves up. Two court officers are Judge Smith State Attorney Dona hue Clerk Parish Sheriff McMullen and stenographer Carlotta East.
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Fairfax
Circuit Court
William A. Riley
Buft
Irene Forgraves
Henry Harvey
G. H. Worldort
Manning
Frank Herman
Sioux City
Riley
Wiliam A. Riley
Northwestern
Norfolk
Bessie Sinkular
J. M. McMullen
Carlotta East
Mae Melger to Visit Dallas From Tripp County Land Lottery
Word from Dallas says Mae Melger holder of No. 1 in the Tripp county land lottery plans another Dallas trip after river crossing difficulties. Real estate men anticipate her arrival with keen interest as a potential location for the Choie claim. Reports note Mac Messer may have visited Dallas before and attracts attention from local bachelors.
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Gregory County
Dallas
Mae Melger
Tripp
Tripp County
Dallis
Mac Messer
Princess Lives by Her Voice
Princess de Brosglie formerly Miss Estelle Alexander of San Francisco and wife of S. bh. West of Chicago files for divorce in Paris on grounds of desertion. A cablegram says she is in straitened circumstances and supports herself and her children by nightly singing in boulevard cafes.
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Chicago
Princess de Bros Glie
Estelle Alexander
San Francisco
S. Bh
Paris
Witten Leaves Thursday for Washington Duty
Gregory County News reports Judge Witten traveling from Dallas as a government representative to select government townsites in Tripp County Missouri origin. He plans to return to Washington after two hundred miles through uncertain prairie weather aided by Jim Biggins in Bonesteel.
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Gregory County
Judge Witten
Dallas
Tripp County
Missouri
Washington
Pather
Mrnday
Pierce
Neb
South Dakota
Pierre
Bonesteel
Jim Biggins
Dag
Judge Witten Wears Capitan Looms Cent Of History
The tale recalls Judge Witten traveling to Dallas to retrieve a historic garment linked to Captain Loews of South Dakota, once a state figure who aided in settling Tripp County. The worn cap, gifted by Captain Loews to his son Jed, reflects enduring ties to the state's early history and steady progress toward home settlement.
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Dallas
Jim
Tling
Che Jitee
California
Jed
Fred
Judge Wittem
South Dakota
Judge Witten
Tripp County
Yerkes Widow Plans Challenge to Will
Mrs. Mary Adelaide Yerkes Mizner, widow of Charles T. Yerkes, prepares to attack the will. Louis S. Owsley, the remaining executor, says courts may decide her suit and its effect on the document. She seeks dowry rights rather than $200,000 cash plus income privileges.
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Yerkes
WIII
Chicago
Charles T. Yerkes
Mary Adelaide Yerkes-Mizner
Louis S. Owsley
Commodore Vanderbilt Heiress in Bigamy Case
Mrs. Wilmerding, great granddaughter of Commodore Vanderbilt, surfaced in New York court after hiding for months. She and Jin Coates, claiming marriage under English law, faced charges of bigamy as Wilmerding sues for divorce alleging a prior 1900 marriage to Coates.
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New York
Coates
Marie Coates
Jim
Kernochan
Mrs. Wilmerding
Jack Wilmerding
Supreme Court
Wilmerding
Overhauling Planned for Norfolk Basements
A fire committee prepares a broad survey of Norfolk avenue basements with a preliminary inspection showing lacking precautions around heating units. Led by Herman Winter, John Krauts, and Chief Peters, the group will extend tours to inspect flues and rubbish and brief the council on fire danger and access in case of emergencies.
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Norfolk
Herman Winter
Fie
John Krauts
Peteres
Norfolk Avenue
Ohta
City outlines course after foremen approve plan
Property owners broadly approve the city’s chosen path in the matter and foremen express confidence in the experience guiding the approach.
Public sale planned in federal suit over railroad fire loss
In Sioux Falls the United States, led by the attorney general, sues Charles Q Bailey as receiver of the Missouri River and Northern Western railroad. The case claims a locomotive fire caused by a spark arrester failure burned about 1100 acres of Black Hills forest reserve, damaging pine timber and lumber, and seeks a first lien on railroad assets. The property may be sold at public auction in January under a federal court order.
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S. D
Dee
Gener
United States
Etnat
Sioux Falls
Charles QO. Bailey
Missouri River & Novi Western Railroad Company
Rapid Mity
Mystic
Black Hills Forest Reserve
Sheriff Beckwith Secures $200 Reward for Nienen Capture
Lincoln Neb Dec 4 Sheriff L A Beckwith of Sheridan county received a $200 reward from the state for aiding the capture of Ralph Nienen, wanted for the murder of Emile Sandoz sr on his ranch near Rushville last July. The reward was initially offered through his instrumental efforts.
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Neb
L. A. Beekwith
Sheridan Country
Ralph Nienen
Emile Sandoz, Sr
Rushville
Beckwith
Butter Price Protest Targets Federal Antitrust Action
Chicago reports oleomargarine makers and dairy dealers plotting to boost butter prices. Warehouses hold 60 to 74 million pounds with Chicago and New York firms involved in a suspected butter combine. District Attorney Sims says federal anti trust laws could apply if a restraint of trade is shown.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
Elgin
Sims
Death by kerosene lamp fire at Newman Grove home
Newman Grove Nebraska reports Fred Westelin a 56 year old retired farmer burned to death when a kerosene lamp overturned onto his bed late Tuesday. Neighbors helped during the incident and Mrs Westelin fainted after calling for help. Westelin had recently drunk and possibly suffered delirium tremens. authorities deem the lamp accident an accidental blaze.
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Newman Grove
Neb
Alfred Westelin
Westelin
Local Socials Weakened by Friday Visits in Norfolk Area
Friday social notes report Miss Hazel McDonald of Plerow visiting Norfolk friends Thursday evening. Charles E. Greene of Plainview was in Norfolk Friday. J. S. Craig is visiting his daughter in Merriman, Neb. Adam Ryland of Humphrey, once a Norfolk resident, was in the
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Hazel McDonald
Plerow
Norfolk Friends
Charles E. Greene
Plainview
Norfolk
J. S. Craig
Merriman
Neb
Adam Ryland
Humphrey
Norfolk Notes: Local Visits, Elections and Library Drive
Norfolk brief highlights include a busy round of visits from residents and out of town guests, council meeting plans, and a push for Carnegie library funding by December 14. Also noted are naturalization results, hospital leadership changes, and community updates on births, deaths, and local appointments.
South Omaha to Name State Veterinarian Amid Nomination Turmoil
The article notes Dr. Co A Mein of Norfolk, current state veterinarian, facing potential replacement as polls hint at Dr. Mein's term ending soon. Officials anticipate a January decision and possible renewal of the post, with local councils and party leaders weighing the political timeline.
Bank Deposits in Norfolk Rise Over Past Year
Figures show Norfolk national banks hold increased deposits. On November 27 total deposits reached 1 STO 4 074, up from December 3 1907 by 1 325 TTA. Two months rise adds 40 767 2 and yearly gain 82 1828 across the three banks.
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Pateater Securiy
Nebraska
Norfolk National Ok
Norfolk
Flgures Jeve
Totag
Norfolk Lawiks
Nees Ares
Randall Jury Fails to Agree
The Randall murder jury was called in and discharged after thirty six hours without reaching a verdict. Preparations are underway to argue a motion to admit Ernest Randall total.
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Randall
Raph City
Dee. A
Ernest Randall
Deacon August Raasch Succeeds by Son at Norfolk Church
August Raasch longtime deacon of St Paul By Lutheran in Norfolk retires after 25 years and is succeeded by his son Obed Raasch. At the same meeting Willian F Winter is reelected to five year trustee term. Otto Zue low elected to school bond three year term. Pred Dressen reelected janitor for coming year.
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William D Bochers
William Boeche
Norfolk
North Eight Street
Bowie
Herman Braman
Herman Oche
William Boche
Elkhorn
Boche
St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church
August Raasch
St. Paul
Lutheran Church
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Obed Raaseh
Rawselh
Willan Ff. Winter
Bancd of Trustees
Otto Zuelow
Zuelow
Pred Dressen
Sam Reynolds Promoted to Chief Train Dispatcher
Samuel J. Reynolds is named chief train dispatcher of the Wyoming and Northwestern Railroad with office in Casper Wyoming. He will oversee western terminals and all Wyoming lines, effective today. Reynolds previously served as trick dispatcher and night chief dispatcher in Norfolk Virginia after stints with Norfolk & Western Seaboard Air Line Southern and Alton.
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Norfolk
Northwestern Lines
Samuel J. Reynolds
Wyoming and Northwestern
Casper
Wyo
Mr. Reynold
Western Terminals
Northwestern
Wyoming
Mr. Reynolds
Eastern Division
Norfolk & Western
Seaboard Air Line
Virginia
Southern Railroad
Tennessee
Alton Road
Wiiness
Reynolds
Lander
Wya
Jonvos
Order of Hearing on Original Probate of Will
Notice from Madison county Nebranka court for the estate of Caroline B. Parley deceased. Myron M. Parley petitions to admit a will to probate and issue letters testamentary. Hearing set for Monday December 16 1908 at 4 PM in the county court room in Madison for both real and personal estates.
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Madison County
Noeblbe
Nebraskan
Mauier County
Caroling EL Parley
Caroline B. Parley
Myron M. Parley
Madison
Probate Hearing Notice For Estate In Norfolk County
The court orders probate proceedings and sets a hearing date for the estate referenced. A copy of the order must be published in the Norfolk Weekly News for public notice before the hearing. The order also directs that all interested parties be notified of the time and price set for the hearing.
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Norfolk Weekly Newss
Probate Hearing Notice for Frank Hani Estate
The court orders December 26 for hearing on the petition of Bertha Jaron as proponent to grant administration of the estate of Frank Hani to Bertha Jaron. Interested parties must appear in the county court room to show cause why the petition should not be granted and to present objections. Publication of this notice is required in the Norfolk Weekly News Journal prior to the hearing.
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Ale ‘Hinisiratein
Mustison
Tiesernt
Hertha
Bertha Jaron
AL PD
Homer
Norfolk
William Tlatiss
Beal
County Juslige
Estate sale petition in Wayne county Neb for Wilhelmina Abiy
A probate petition filed in Wayne County Nebraska seeks authority to sell the estate of Wilhelmina Abiy to settle debts and expenses. The hearing requests selling described real property in Riverside addition, Mindivon county, and lists dates, notices, and required service to interested parties. Included is a garden seed advertisement inserted with the legal notice.
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Wilhelmina
Riverside
Ork Cidditlin
Mindivon
Nehrasi
Victor Cleyee
Debin
Ealiba
Galmlniatran
Cny
Wayne
Wavne
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Pers
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Cibr Sheesh
Norfolk Weekly News
Gonad
Matic County
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Atnon
Weleh
Jude
Dieteler Cowebt
Sales Subscription Agent Wanted in Norfolk
Wanted Success Magazine seeks a man in Norfolk to handle expiring subscriptions and secure new business by special methods. Position permanent with salary 1.50 per day plus commission. experience preferred but all qualified applicants considered. Address R. C. Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Blog New York with references.
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Success Magazine
Norfolk
R. CL Peacock
New York
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