Congress Opens Amid Pageantry and Farewell Toasts
Opening of Congress featured crowded galleries and a strong female presence as lawmakers convened. Senators mourned the late William B. Allison of Iowa while Vice President Fairbanks presided and Uncle Joe Cannon kept order with a drumbeat of gavels.
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Wrahington
Joe Cannon
Fairbanks
Uncle Sam
Capitol
Congress
Washington
Parris
Allison
William BE. Allison
Iowa
Senate
Appropriations
Ankney
Foraker
Ohio
Fulton
Oregon
Hansbrugh
North Dakota
Hemenway
Indiana
Klittridge
South Dakota
Long
Kansas
McCreary
Kentucky
Platte
New York
Teller
Colorado
Brandegee
Conn
Clarke
Ark
Clay
Georgia
Dngham
United States
Assembly
Edward Everett Hale
House of Representatives
House
Dolliver
Claims Delay in Getting Cars in Neligh Nebraska
District court of Antelope county adjourned to March for many jury cases. C J Anderson sued Northwestern railroad for $1705 over delay in furnishing cars and hauling cattle to South Omaha from Cody. Jury awarded $8000 after belied out a short fine. Witnesses testified. officials from Chadron division and Chicago headquarters attended. The case will be watched by livestock shippers.
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Neligh
Neb
District Court of
South Omaha
Cody
Anderson
Jackson
Kelsey
Carl C. Wright
Ormodo
Reynolds
Chadron
Comate
Chiesno
Aone
South Dakota Railroads Commission Reports 29th Annual Findings
William H. Stanley, secretary of the South Dakota board of railroad commissioners, sent the 29th annual report to Governor Crawford. For the year ending June 30, the commission handled 129 complaints and petitions, with 75 of 124 cases decided in favor of the complainants.
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South Dakota
Mrs Sarah M Cotton Celebrates 86th Birthday in Lincoln
Mrs Sarah Morgan Cotton of Lincoln celebrated her eighty sixth birthday with a small dinner in Ainsworth Nebraska where she is visiting her son John M Cotton editor of the Star-Tornal. Guests included Mr Robert Martin Rev B L Shepherd and Daddy Pennell. They recalled old times and planned to meet again when she reaches one hundred.
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Ainsworth
Neb
Sarah Morgan Cotton
Lincoln
John M. Cotton
The
Star-Tournal
Robert Martin
B. L. Shepher
Daddy" Pennell
Martin
Mr. Shepherd
Pennell
Corn Show at West Point Nebraska Draws Entries
The Cuming county corn show was held in West Point city hall despite bad weather with 122 entries. Four men spent two days arranging exhibits and prizes totaling 300 dollars were awarded. At 3 20 pm Prof Moore delivered an informative corn lecture. Exhibits will go to the National Corn Exhibition in Omaha and are expected to boost county ranking.
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West Point
Neb
Cuming County
Moore
Omarha
Death of Judge G. Canfield in Chadron Nebraska
Special to The News reports death of G. Canfield an early settler and former county judge in Chadron. He died Saturday morning at his home. The body was taken to Crawford cemetery for interment.
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Canfield
Chadron
Neb
Dee
G. Canfield
Crawford
Real Estate Transfers in Madison County Week Ending December 5 1008
Transfers compiled by Madison County Abstract and Guarantee Company list deeds in Norfolk Burnett and Tilden areas. Transfers include Olive M. Moore to Alexander Snider for 200 and 17-241. G Griffis to W Fox for 700 Lot 1 Davis subdivision. Gulpter to WS Pex for 3000 Lot 2 Davie subdivision. Herman Howhe to Emma Beebe for 1. William Eddenfield to WoT Mendenhall for 800 Lots 1 2 3 Walnut Grove addition. Dean to G A Hubble for 2700 Lots 9 10 Pasewalks third addition. George W Shippee to Ella Thornton for 2400 Lot 16 Kimball Blair addition Burnett. Ella Thornton to James E B Nelson for 1000 Lots 2 9 Kimball & Binks addition to Tilden.
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Madison County Abstract and Guarantee Company
Mapes & Hazen
Olive M. Moore
Alexander Snider
W. Dpd
Ih. G. Griffis
Fox
W. D
Davis Subdivision
Norfolk
DE. Gulpter
Pex
WLPD
Davie
Herman Howhe
Emma Beebe
Sons
Schgar
Sey
William Eddenfield
Wot
Mendenhall, Wood
Walnut Grove
Dean
G. A. Hubble
Woo
Pasewalk
George W. Shippee
Ella Thornton
Kimball & Blair
Burnett
James EB. Nelson
Hock &, Kimball & Bink
Tilden
Local travelers report across Nebraska towns
Ki R Hayes traveled to Omaha on Saturday. Ht A Haley visited Fremont at noon. Tompkins returned to Inman on Sunday. J F Losch of West Point spent Sunday in town.
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Ki. R. Hayes
Omaha
Ht. A. Haley
Fremont
Seon Tompkins
Inman
J. F. Losch
West Point
City
R Owe ‘O
Norfolk Daily Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Visitors pass through Norfolk and surrounding towns including Misa Mata Anderson Mrs Ford Riedler and Mr and Mrs Allmust Raaseh as well as couples from Wyo and Nebraska. Local actions include a hospital visit ambulance news, plans for travel to Portland Lincoln and Madison, a track wreck on Union Pacific rail line, school notices and community events.
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Misa Mata Anderson
Ford Riedler
Thurston
Allmust Raaseh
EK. V. Loueks
Portland
Ore
Jidee
P. Tarnes
Lincoln
Mra
C. Mauptlh
Lisk
Wye
Norfolk
Omaha
Columbus
William Bell
W. J. Stadelman
Sioux City
A. L. Killian
Wahoo
Ki. G. Seborregge
Wakefield
G. Ro
Bessie Rickey
Creighton
Taylor
Luth
Treesdale
Suffheool
Lucis
Lucas Man
Linstow Enterprise
Ernest Danes
Norm Hennett
Danes
Herman Strelow
Long Pine
Pierce
Strelow
F. H. Strelow
George Strelow
Madison
N. A. Housel
Perdue
John Malone, Jr
Humphrey
Malone
F.S. Perdue
Murphey
Knox County
Crelehfon
Marke Anderson
West Point
Cretehton
Madison High School
Nebraska
Sdot
Mindikon
Enid
Thta Ely
Union Pacific
Warnerville
Annual Lodge of Sorrow Honors Three Deceased Norfolk Members
The Norfolk lodge held its annual Lodge of Sorrow on Sunday with Rev J C Wells delivering the address. Three members were remembered: Charles A Madsen, Samuel Wilder, and William A Stith, each noted for character, service, and family ties. The service featured music by a quartet and was led by Exalted Ruler B Mardard.
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Norfolk
KiKe Dirive
Sintead
J.C
Lodge of Sorrow
VK Club
Toons
Bo Mardard
Ro Salomon
C. C. Gow
Kiesauw
L. Nicola
Wells
Gail
Tomer
Ares
Niagara
Likorniie
Pormanocy
Eborn
Charles A. Madsen
Setiabed
Phiaematey
Bless
Phairacis
Ble
Christoph
Park, Keavis & Company
Chicago
Tle
Pallieso
Sanuel Wilder
Hartington
Hiawatha
Kans
Rochester
Minn
Samuel Clements
Mark Twain
William A. Stith
Chadron
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Local Names List From Unknown Source
A list of names including M Tappert Ko L Brankeh Thomay Me Hyin CD Jenkin WooM Hobertean COW Bransech BW Wontverfim Charles A Madeen Samel Wilder and Wilim AL Stith appears in the fragment. No context or events accompany the roster.
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M Tappert
Ko L. Brankeh
Thomay Me Hyin
CD Jenkin
Woom Hobertean
Cow
Bransech
BW. Wontverfim
Charles A. Madeen
Samel Wilder
Wilim AL Stith
Booth of Dallas Man Dies After Train Incident
Special to The Newer reports the death of SS Booth of Dallas following a hospital stay after a train incident. It notes his family, including wife, and mentions Me Twli as a friend who recalls his illness and days in Florida. The article also references Hod Horton and other local figures without clear details.
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Delhia
Ph. Doe
Minaeer
Dodie & Seaye
Dentiiniatiel Teasitet
Oulahey
Chadron Hosts TU Contest as Clive Hartman Wins Frat Prize
Special to The News from Chadron Nebraska reports the silver modal oratorical contest of the Western TUU held at the First Methodist church on Friday evening. Clive Hartman, Chadron, won the frat prize for delivering the essay on The Court of Last Appeal. The gold medal oration will be held soon.
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T. U
Chadron
Neb
Clive Hartman
Court of Last Appeal
Oakdale Man Opens New Feed and Grin Store
Oakdale resident Ro Bastett opens a new feed and grin store in Chadron seeking to ease shortages caused by the recent Ollar mill fire. The venture aims to relieve ongoing supply strains and assist local residents facing elevated prices and limited goods.
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Oakdale
Chadron
Chitron
Neh
Dee 7
Bastett
Quikdate
Chandoor
Tire
Thirteen Below Zero Marks Norfolk Day
Norfolk experienced extreme cold with readings dropping to thirteen degrees below zero in the morning. Officials logged subzero early temperatures while afternoon warming caused rapid changes and fixtures suffered as water pipes froze and residents faced hardships during downtown travel.
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Norfolk
Zere
Gera
The Judge and The Devil
Attorney H. Jones formerly of Dallas South Dakota cited for contempt by Judge Mc Henry for attacking the juvenile court. The court scored a terrific blow and released him yesterday declaring you have accused me of things which place me in a category where the devil would be considered a high tone Christian gentleman.
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Des Moines
Dee
IT. Jones
Dallas
S. D
McHenry
Jones
Eagles Elect Officers at Sugar City Lodge
Paul Nordwie will lead the Sugar City Eagles after next month while Ray Weber is named worthy president. Other officers elected Friday night include Millard Green as vice president Fred Krantz chaplain WJ Stafford treasurer P M Barrett secretary CB Groesbeck inside guard PL HL Carberry outside guard MW Spenner. The institution of two candidates followed the election and a lunch was served.
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Eagles
Paul Nordwie
Sugar City Nerle
Six Legged Pig Grows Fat at Butte
William Green near Butte owns a six legged pig named Kepron, a remarkable animal with three extra feet and unusual growth. The hog weighs fifty to sixty pounds, moves like normal swine, and has drawn offers from museums and fairs. Green is offering the creature for sale as Nebraska and nearby states show interest.
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Butte
Boyd County
William Green
Green
Iowa
Indiana
Nebraska
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Albert Ho Cutoming
Liie
Spether
Payne
Champ Clark
Dalzell
Staunchputter
Nicholas Longworth
Burton
Taft
Hepburn
John Sharpe
United State
Uncle Joe
Henry N. Conden
O. G. Foelker
H. A. Barnhart
F. EB. Guernsey
Maine
J. P. Swasey
Albert Estopinal
Louisana
S. WH. Dent, Jr
Alabama
Ebon W. Martin
C. T. Dunewell
W. H. Parker
Lellwsn Powers
A. A. Wiley
Sarah M. Cotton
Union Pacife
Bin
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Ares A. C. Powell
L. Rosenthal
J. W. Parker
G. A. Lulkart
SS Booth
Fosebud
the Devil
Dallas, S. D
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