Vessey Faces Patronage Fight In South Dakota
Gov elect Vessey will inherit a crowded patronage field as candidates for state and education posts enter the race. Names include Powers of Yankton for reappointment, and several hopefuls for the Board of Charities and Corrections. Endorsements and factional splits loom as Dobson, Martin, Burke, and others maneuver for influence ahead of new appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Vessey
Pierre
D. Dee
Hinstration
Tim
Powers
Arthur Linn
Canton Leader
Piakewell
Plankington
O. W. Coursey
Mitchell
J. OL Dobson
Congressmiam
BE. W. Martin
Rev
A. Reinhardt
Eureka
Martin
Dobson
Kittredge
Game
John L. Lockhart
Senate
A. W. Ewert
T. A. Platts
Local notes and visits fill Battle Creek page
Community events report visitors from Wilden Creighton Inman and Neligh attendances include infants christened at Lith Eran church and a large sale at Lindsay. Residents discussed include Chas Hansen Rev Oscar Eegteston M L Thomsen and M J Hughes with several travels to Norfolk Inman and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Chas. Fenske, Jr
Robert Pugh
Wilden
Chas. Hansen
Indaw
Oscar Eegteston
Ewin
Fred Hoffman
Litheran
Fred Kiner
Deutscher Fritz
Ulinels
Emil Mertz
Creighton
Merts
O. A. Mins Roller Willie
Stork
M. L. Thomsen
Geo. Souvenier
Inman
A. F E. Atkin
Neligh
I Maher
Platte Center
Col
T. D. Preece
Lindsay
Christ Beelers
Lander
Wyo
John Reltor
M. J. Hughes
Norfolk brief notes bring in outsiders and local events
Visitors and residents frequent Norfolk with trips to Omaha and St Paul. District Judge Welch travels to Neligh for weekly courts while local boards and gatherings plan meetings and initiate new members. A Madison wedding and several property trades mark the scene as the Elkhorn River bridge project progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pw, Sailer
Omaha
Yester
Ustave
Norfolk
Noor
Newrk City
Ty Hight
Joseph Hight
Denver
Hight
A. A. Welch
Neligh
Col
Frank Hanlon
F. J. Hale
Atkinson
Little Son
Chicago
Henry Woerth
Walter Busch
Pilger
Adam Pilger
Stanton
Burt Mapen
West Point
BR. E. Huffsmith
J. BR. Carter
Wakefield and
Emerson
Nebraska Telephone Company
H. Fabrahart
Center
William Neuman
Halan
Neb
Crofton
E. Neff
Utica
F. W. McGowen
F. H. Guenthner
J. A. Hofer
Dallas
J. A. Horsach
McLean
E. J. Connely
Pierce
Lynch
BB. M. Minix Stanton
Norfolk School Board
Eagles
Arthur A. Cronk
Cora Belle Henderson
Madison
William Bates
John ¢. Todd
Wittie J. Colby
Willian Bates
Belle White
Warren McClary
John Davenport
Thay Hayes
Masor Frasier
Janine Welehert
Rudolph Welcher
A. Shorty
Norfolk Avenue
C. W. Niess
Linux City
Wayne
Iloan City
T. L. Cantwell
Slaughter Ten Cent
Third Street
Bransch Avenue
John Haley
Cantwell
John Wise
F.C. Adams
South Sixth Street
A. J. Durland
Andrew J. Durland
Welch
Herrick
Nhen First Street
Elkhorn River
Reelection, rural lines, and local notices in Norfolk
The Norfolk edition notes re election of stockholders including N A Rainholt and A Hear, with a Mapes Haven meeting to elect officers. It details the Junior class program December 7 at the high school auditorium to fund the new building, a $500 alimony judgment in the Davis divorce case, and various local legal and civic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Telephone Company
Hindley
Norfolk
Stockhoellers
Norfolk Industrial Company
N. A. Rainholt
A. J. Durlagh
A. Hear
C. Fpal Marquad
AL Pasewalk
A. H. Kiesau
A. Degner
Mapes & Haven
Norfolk High School
Davis
Madison
Chandler
Barton
James Shehan
Kearney
C. EB. Pierce
Pawnee City
W. N. Wheeler
Fairfield
Myrtle Pettijohn
Valentine
C. E. Lawrence
Elk Creek
Timothy Farrill
Lincoln
John Tulleys
Red Cloud
Miss Peters
Insurance Department
Lawrence
Tulleys
Fremen Book
Garrett
American Hook Company
Nebrisia
Inmate Thelma Meeks in critical condition after self poisoning
Thelma Meeks, an inmate described as living in a house of ill fame over the river, attempted suicide by mercury poisoning. She reportedly ingested enough poison to kill twenty people, but physicians intervened to give her a chance at recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Meeks
Butte Register Names New Editor in Butte Nebraska
Butte Nebraska’s royal county register changes hands as Demel who bought the plant in August steps aside for A O Maynard the paper foreman for two months. Maynard assumes control Tuesday bringing printer background and ties to an encyclopedia company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Register
Butte
Neb
Dee
Boyal County Register
Demel
A. O. Maynard
Register
Dettel
Maynard
Pastor Beats Horse and Man in Des Moines Incident
Des Moines police report Rev Isaac Fotter pastor of God's Mission church beaten a horse and then fought Humane Officer Eckles during arrest. Fotter was taken into custody after the altercation and the incident occurred yesterday in Des Moines Iowa on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Isaac Fotter
God's Mission Church
Eckles
Hauptii Nenow Family Ties Tie The Knot In Norfolk
Oscar C Hauptii and Miss Nettie A Nenow, noted young Norfolk residents, wed at a half past hour in a quiet ceremony marking the union of two well known local families.
Mill of Circumstances and You Exploiting the Ad Mill
The piece describes a citywide cycle where any merchant, real estate owner, or asset holder may be forced to sacrifice stock or property to stay afloat. It advises watching classifieds for opportunities and notes an ad can help, should one fall into the mill yourself.
Reese Made Supreme Justice in Nebraska Court
Special to The News reports Judge M. B. Reese succeeded Judge J. B. Barnes as chief justice of the Nebraska supreme court. The new judges assumed office today under the amendment placing the 1914 term chief justice in that role. Democratic efforts may seek to recanvass the vote and reappoint the judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fricese
Lincoln
Dee
M. B. Revise
Juudge
J. B. Barnes
Nebraska Supreme Court
Reese
Barnes
Twilight on the Elkhorn by J H Mackay sketch
Dr J H Mackay reflects on canoeing the Elkhorn as a balm for nerves and a symbol of nature's serenity. He contrasts river peace with urban bustle, praising water routes for recreation, health, and a timeless escape from modern ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn
J. H. Mackay
Fragmented Reflection on Life and Art and the Chase
A reflective piece contrasts toll and sorrow with daily work and pursuit. The author muses that fulfillment comes from the excitement of the chase rather than the final pleasure, urging readers to consider life’s expectancy and the evolving designs in shrouds as a metaphor for meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Dee Fowler longtime Alnsworth resident dies at home
Nel Alnsworth dispatch reports the death of Taulah Fowler in Alnsworth after a Tuesday night illness. Born August 16, 1844 in Harrison county Ohio, he married Margaret McClintock in 1850. A Civil War veteran, he served in the Ninety-eighth Ohio infantry and settled in Jasper county before moving to Alnsworth. He and Margaret had five children: George Walter and Addie among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alnsworth
Dee
Taulah Fowler
Congregational
Chitech
van Valkenburgh
de Long
Deceasey
Harrison County
Ohio
Margaret McClintock
Opera House Changes In Gregory South Dakota
Local report says Culp, owner of the Gregory Opera House, is quitting under new scenery and stage arrangements for use by dramatic troupes. No detail given on debts or town impact.
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Gregory Opera House
Gregory, S. D
der Dee Speeial
Tere Jae
Snow Delays Trains In Chadron And Neligh
Heavy snows bring record cold in the region causing railroad service disruption with freezing tracks and several trains delayed or stalled across Chadron and Neligh. Local schedules face inconvenience as weather tightens travel and freight movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron
Nel. Bee
Supeeial Po
Runaway house case dismissed in Butte circuit court
In Butte circuit court a week long runaway house case was quickly dismissed after a preliminary hearing for the plaintiff. The defendant four men arrested by Sheriff Coleman face possible libel and false imprisonment damages from Powell Danker. J L Lynn paid 55 dollars daily to move the house 28 miles with Bullock engine hired from Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax
5. D
Butte
L. Engberg
St. Charles
Nebraska
J. H. Beltz
Johnson
Amos Quanstrom
Coleman
Boyd County
Powell Danker
J.L. Lynn
Bullock Company of
Norfolk
Widow E Smith Wins Court Bar On Suitor Court
In Toledo Ohio Mrs Elsie Smith widow wins a temporary injunction against William C Ragan banning his unwanted courtship. Judge Brough grants the order and a full hearing is set to determine a permanent injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Dee
Wm. C. Ragan
Elsie Smith
Brough
Elliott Delivers Temperance Address in Chadron
Superintendent Elliott spoke at a temperance event Sunday before the railroad association at the YMCA. A large crowd of railroad men attended the gathering, hearing the earnest address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Railroad Association of the
Yom.coa
Chadron Defeats Alliance In Close Football Contest
Chadron defeated Alliance 7 to 0 in Chadron Nebraska on Wednesday. The win closes Chadron’s football season with only one loss.
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Chadron
Alliance
Neb
Boys of Alliance
Tripp School Land Picked in Indemnity Seizure
J.8. Strand and E. dncobh aon of Pierre and D. traveled to Tripp County to select Indemnity school lands taken from Indians. Eighteen sections were chosen with all unallotted land west of Dallas except eighty acres. Additional selections occurred near Lamro and Winona.
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Tripp
Gregory
Dee
Strand
E. Dncobhaon
Pierre, & D
Tripp County
Dallas
Lamro
Winona
Normal Training Visit Praises Chadron High Program
Special to The News Inspector I A Downey from the state normal training department visited Chadron yesterday to inspect the new department in the Chadron High School. He examined each phase of the school and complimented Superintendent R J Elliott highly on the program and its setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron
Neb
I. A. Downey
Department of Normal
R. J. Elliott
Downey
Elliott
Local Education Department Reorganizes Play and Campus Plan
The department outlines a new plan as state officials move to reorganize schools. Superintendent Hunter directs Norfolk operations while Superintendent Mottiton leads the statewide efforts amid departmental changes.
Actress and actor deaths linked by letters surfaced
Letters from Mrs. Cowper, held by attorney Fitt Raven of Middletown, reveal she and James T. Wallick planned suicide years ago. The two deaths occurred at prominent New York and Middletown hotels, with Cowper dispatching notes before her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Antileide
Eleanor Merron Cowjib
St. Reels
New York
James T. Wallick
Matter
Public Benevolence Advances as New Trough Nears Completion
A committee of local business leaders backed by Young public benefactor efforts pushes a long awaited trough project toward completion in town. The plan aims to benefit schoolchildren and residents, with community support growing as location decisions near finalization. Nelson and Kandean shipped 1200 head of lambs fattened for market, while Humphrey footballers were absent for Thanksgiving. Madison County Reporter editor C. A. Miller remains home after Thanksgiving.
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Nownman Grove
Neh
Dee
Rowan
Nelson
Idior C. A. Miller
Madison County Reporter
Humphrey
Changes at Northwestern announce officer shifts east of Missouri
Circulars from Norfolk headquarters list officer transfers effective December 15. Strickland becomes assistant general superintendent. G W Daily is named superintendent of the Wisconsin division succeeding Fr MK Meenm. William Bennett takes over as superintendent of telegraph, with W F L Armstrong added as assistant superintendent at Antigo Wisconsin. E E Helmer becomes assistant superintendent succeeding W F L Armstrong.
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Northwestern
Missouri River
Norfolk
Strickland
G. W. Daily
Wisconsin
MK. Meenm
William Bennett
G. W. Dailey
W. FL Armstrong
Antigo
Wis
Helmer
Director of Posts Planned for Administrative Overhaul
Washington reports a plan to reorganize the post office creating a director of posts with permanent tenure and deputy directors across the country. The proposal, backed by President Roosevelt and Postmaster General Meyers, aims to stabilize continuity between administrations and modernize the department along foreign lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Meyers
Cannon
Post Office Department
National Postal Commission
Tripp County land opening aimed for March 25 1909
Deed Judge Witten says the government town site opening in Tripp County will occur around March 25 1909, updated from March 1. Delays stem from severe season weather, with a later date chosen to give settlers time for spring farming and safer land settlement. A petition has been circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp
Dallas
County official opposes open settlement plan after theft
Judge Witten argues no white person may enter reservation without a permit and urges a centralized mailing system for land applications. He proposes a $100 registration fee with forfeiture if a participant fails to draw and settle claims, noting untold railroad costs and urging a per-home submission prior to central processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Witten
Presho
Chamberlain
O'Neil
Wien
Governor Guild Attacks Cannon in Forest Preservation Article
Massachusetts Governor Culhh, in a piece to be published, denounces Speaker Joseph Cannon and says Congress has refused essential appropriations for national defense and equipment. He argues emergency bills were blocked and cites Spanish War era troops and flawed forest policies as harming water power and spreading disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Railroad Surveyors Spotted Near Mills Nebraska
Two railroad men believed to be surveyors were seen in Mills, Mills County, Nebraska, last week. They traveled quietly, followed the east west survey through Keya Paha County, and refused to discuss their business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keya Paha
Gregory
Mills
Neb
Here
Gregory’s New Officials Elected in First City Vote
Gregory's first city election results place Woolhiser as mayor with council members in three wards. John Storms, John Butler, A. G. Felton, and others win alderman seats along with J. G. Sanford as treasurer and Clark N. Ditto as police justice. Officials serve until April next election.
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Gregory
Citizens
Woolhiser
John Storms
John Butler
Young
A. G. Felton
Tom Carey
Bruno Kloke
J. G. Sanford
H. F E. Alatt
Clark N. Ditto
W. D. Wilson
Passing of the Veterans at Alnaworth on December 4
Members of the George H. Thomas post of the G A R voted to surrender the post charter due to insufficient members to fill offices. A committee was formed to address the welfare of discharged soldiers and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alnaworth
Nel
Gieorge H. Thomas Post
G. A. Hm
Gregory Mothers Club Grows with Local Meeting
The Gregory Mothers club meets biweekly to discuss education and other concerns of mothers. Twenty members already, with more expected at the next gathering. Mrs. W. Griffith serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Mothers’ Club
Gregory
Gregory Mothers Club
W. Griffith
Nebraska man to build steam laundry in town
A. M. Zieeler, from Turwell, Nebraska, has settled here after arriving before Tripp's opening in hopes of securing a farm. He plans a steam laundry building that could become second to none outside major cities and expects a thriving business.
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Landseeker
Gregory
Dee
A. M. Zieeler
Turwell
Neb
Tripp
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Watth Creek
Henry Walter
Andy Collins
Blake+ joy
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J. Witte
St. Paul Ey
Ella Hauptil
Minne Verges
G. D. Bley
Fred Hellerman
Union Tacetie
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New Mexico
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Draka
Mottiton
Hunter
Norfolk Sells
Missouri
GOV. Guild
Massachusetts
Spot Railroad Surveyors
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Cupid
Wilkes
Kimball
John Wilkes
Emma Stevenson
Lena Wilkes
Guy Frick
Leo Wilkes
White Lake
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