Gas Plant Outage Sparks Citywide Disruption
A Norfolk Fuel and Light plant failure cut gas to pipes and tanks causing darkness and halted gas ranges. By about 8 o clock gas circulated again and lights gradually returned as the electric arc and incandescent lights faced boiler trouble earlier, with cold weather worsening conditions.
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Norfolk Fuel and Light Company
Fulton
B. W. Jonas
Post Office Force
Electric Light Plant
Gas Company
Electric Light Company
Officers of Sons of Herman Chosen and Six Initiated
The Norfolk lodge of the Sons of Herman held a large annual meeting at the G. A. R. hall. Six candidates were initiated and officers for the new year elected. Grand President Fred Volpe attended. Officers include Carl Laubsch president and Aug Brummund financial secretary. The next meeting is set for December 26 following Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalia Norfolk Lodge
Sons of Herman
G. A. R. Hall
Fred Volpe
Wayne
Carl Laubsch
John Osterling
Aug. Brummund
Albert Wilde
Wm. Kiesau
F. D. Krantz
Herman Koch
Otto Uhle
Herman Maas
Jarius Mildestadt
Thenore Wille
Frank Veckerman
Grand Lodge
C. F. A. Marquardt A. F
Twelve Below Zero Point Recorded in Cold Spell
The Daily reports a deep freeze with a thermometer near twelve below zero in the morning, a historic cold that kept residents alert as Old Boreas lingered. Coal supplies were stressed as temperatures held firm, delaying warmth and shelter for locals.
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Dr. Salter
Old Boreas
Sweet Corn Speculation Grips Valley Nebraska Market
In Valley Nebraska speculation runs high as buyers push for Stowell’s Evergreen sweet corn seed. Seedsmen offered $1.00 to $1.25 per 100 pounds under contract, but a Chicago seed buyer offered $9 per 100 pounds triggering widespread bids and contract-breaking. A Saunders County farmer holds about 400 bushels amid offers up to $10, while reports of seed corn worth higher in Omaha fuel the frenzy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Neb
Stowell
Chicago
Anid
Omahaw
Coldest Night Yet as Mercury Drops to Minus Four
The city endured the coldest night of the season with Dr Salter's thermometer reading minus four after a brisk northwest wind. As Saturday yielded to Sunday the chill persisted, bringing frigid conditions to the area.
Fairbury News Becomes Republican under Shelley Editorship
Fairbury Nebraska December 14 The Fairbury News long a democratic paper under Albert H Hasimond now appears as a republican paper with Lew Shelley as editor He has bought half interest and taken editorial control Hammond remains connected Shelley previously left the Fairbury Gazette two years ago to serve as deputy county treasurer resigning recently
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Fairbury, Neb
Fairbury
Albert H. Hasimond
Lew
Shelley
Hammond
Freight Trains Collide in Beaver City Yards
A Saturday night collision in Beaver City Neb damaged two engines and several box cars. Wheat spilled across the ground as Engine 241 rear ended Engine 280 on a siding. no serious injuries reported. A McConk wrecking crew arrived by noon and cleared the yard.
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Beaver City
Neb
McConk
Andrew Lee Sentenced Six Years for Housebreaking
Andrew Lee pleaded guilty to housebreaking and bury glory before District Judge Graves. He received six years in the penitentiary. Deputy Sheriff Kelso transported the prisoner to Lincoln.
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Pender
Nel
Andrew Lee
Graves
Kelso
Lincoln
Changes and Rumors on Northwestern Division Layover Stations
The Fremont Tribune reports possible moves to make Norfolk and Missouri Valley the sole layover points for freight crews on the Northwestern division main line. Norfolk would host most trains, with exceptions for South Platte routes and Deadwood and Charon local trains.
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Norfolk
Missouri Valley
Northwestern
Fremont
Nebraska and Wyomine Division
Northwestern Railroad
Omaha
Norfolk Tack Ince
Hughes
Frank Titaweh
Worfolk
Mahanna
Madanna
C. HW. Reynolds
FL A. Harmon
Chadron
Important Case Before Hartington District Court
A notable case is before the district court and jury. Latham seeks to recover from Nels Andersen a $2000 note. J L Tinkcom, a Cedar county farmer, bought a half interest in G A Hanna's Hartington mercantile in a related development.
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Hartington
Dee
District
la T. Latham
Nels Andersen
J. L. Tinkcom
Cedar County
G. A. Hanna
Nebraska Sues For Estate In County Court
The Nebraska Attorney General has filed a suit to seize a $6,000 estate in Plattsmouth tied to John King who died last April without a widow or next of kin. Four claimants include Daniel W. McCurdy Lucinda Jane Urwin Francis M. King and George B. King.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Nebraska
Prout
John King
King
Daniel W. McCurdy
Lucinda Jane Urwin
Francis M. King
George B. King
State debt rises over twenty thousand in six months
Lincoln reports the states interest bearing debt grew from 1 997 071 08 on June 1 1908 to 2 282 099 71 in six months. Auditor cites increased indebtedness due to revenue litigation and last legislature appropriations. Taxpayers warned that sums must be paid regardless of constitutionality.
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Lincoln
Mortensen
Cials
Two Local Youths Engage in South Norfolk Nuptials
Two popular South Norfolk youths were united this morning at the Bagel Street church with Rev Palher officiating. Miss Dennee Kennedy daughter of Mr and Mrs WM d Rented and Mr Phornea Crotty Hook were wed. A modest dinner followed at their home. Crotty, formerly with the Northwestern Railway, recently left that position. The couple, well known and deeply liked, begin their new life amid strong local congratulations.
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Prom Montag
South Norfolk
Lew Palher
Denne Kennedy
WM. d
Phornea Crathy
Brthen
Norfolk
Eipy
Crotty
Tle
Peculiar Death of Seven Year Old Johnny Whoschinsky
In Martsmouth Nebraska Dee 12 Johnny Whoschinsky a seven year old boy died after a sudden illness. He lost his hearing and suffered violent spasms before death. Local physicians could not save him and Dr Gif ford of Omaha was consulted without success. The case presented a rare and distressing medical sequence.
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Martsmouth
Neb Dee
Johnny Whoschinsky
Dee
Gifford
Omatia
Hunter Arrest in Nebraska for Deer Killing
Dakota City Nebraska December 12 Deputy game warden F Hinger of Lincoln issued a warrant for the arrest of George Johns for killing a deer on Walker's island near Ma Latta. Open season runs August 1 to November 16. unlawful to pursue or wound out of season. Penalties range from 100 to 300 dollars or up to ninety days in jail. Warrant handed to Sheriff Siden from Judge Binvers' court.
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Dakota City
Neb. Dee
F. Hinger
Lincoln
George Johns
Walker's Island
Ma. Latta
Tehomah
Nebraska
Hoto
Siden
Issnel
Binvers
Fremont Franchise Forfeited Over Rate Increase Vote
Fremont Nebraska city council quickly forfeited the Fremont Telephone Company's franchise due to higher rates. Six of eight councilmen voted for the resolution with one voice, while Mr. Lee opposed it. The vote followed minor agenda items and a clerical correction to the company name.
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Fremont
Neb
Dee
Fremont Telephone Company
Lee
Forman
Fremont Telephone Co
Herre
Stiles
W. D. Crist
Council Chamber
Norfolk
Alhoteh
Miss Powers of PRG Captures Popular Vote in North Nebraska
Miss Powers of Pierce wins the 1903 Norfolk Daily News popular girl contest with 5808 votes, edging Long Pine and Battle Creek candidates. Mary Powers leads, followed by Lydia Klug of Stanton, May Willis of Battle Creek, Hilda Lovingreen of Neligh, and Stella McDuntell of AtticaWorth in a close finish.
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Prom Saturdiqee Pally
Misa Mare
Pherae
Vollei Gentes
Charlene
Hit
Milne Powers
Mary Powers
Stonnermipher
Reak
Powers
Pierce
Mioreens
Norfolk
Tvoenm
Kaulehit
Leone Pine
Long Pine
North
Nebraska
McKnieht
Lone Pine
Lene McKnight
Canmee Ae
Tsome
Tadtew
Bongs
Htz
May
Lydia Klug
Stanton
Frank Raabe
Btanton
W. L. Kern
Messrs
Frank H. Beale
H. L. Dean
Neb
Norfolk Daily News
Mika Mary Powers
May Willis
Nobigh
Todin Klug
Hstella Mo Dunteli
THREE DEATHS AT WEST POINT
William Golder a pick conver fremor and prominent Mason of Cuming county died this merit at his farm bone near Sertiner with funeral Wednesday at the Masonie awaplees. Mrs Anna Nowal aged about eighty and former president of Cameon tiiee TSO9 died and was buried yesterday from the Catholic church. John Lancon manager of the Ne brashka Telephone company office at Monterey died from injuries after a fall under a runaway horse team and was buried from the Catholic church.
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Wee Point
Neth
Dee
William Golder
Cuming County
Sertiner
Lela
Anna Nowal
Ehurch
John Lancon
Nebrashka Telephone Company
Monterey
Nebraska oat yields by county under labor office tally
Chief Clark Despaii reports Nebraskan crop estimates with Jefferson Madison and Platte counties among top oat producers. Madison leads oats with 2 204 008 bushels, Platte 2 304 588, Custer 100 100, Dawson 82 AS, Frontier 16 881, Lancaster 80 078.
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Lincoln
Nel
Clark Despaii
Nebraska
Lay
Pielps
York County
Aditi County
Kearney
Willow County
Prins County
Ivett
Laicaster
Madison
Platte County
Lancaster County
Custer County
Aarge
Dawson County
Frontier County
Old Settler W. L. Golder Dies in California
W. L. Golder of Scribner dies in Riverside California after a month seeking health for heart trouble. He was among the region’s oldest settlers and leaves a son and three daughters. Remains expected to arrive in Scribner Monday or Tuesday.
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W. L. Golder
Scribner
Callifornia
Neb
Riverside
Cal
Notable West Point Postmaster Dies After Runaway Accident
West Point Nebraska reports the death of August Langan a Monterey farmer merchant and postmaster after a wagon accident he slipped from a wagon step into the path of horses causing a runaway He endured three days of agony before passing He left a widow and five children in modest circumstances.
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West Point
Neb, Bec
August Langan
Monterey
StierenJerman Company
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Ina
Warner
Herman
L. T. Latham
Hunter Arrested
Miss Powers OF
PRG
Daily News
North Nebraska
Frank UL Heels
Dean
Wim, Golder
Labor Commissioner's Office
Old Settler
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