Politician Involved In Safe Robbery Case
A Denver politician Jerry Johnson and his supposed wife were arrested in Deadwood for a department store robbery. The pair were identified by Tele etame contacts as Mr and Mrs J S Lange of Petrol. A confederate allegedly helped in the theft and the man and woman are in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. du Dee
Denver
Mia
J. S. Lange
Fle Ja
Jerry Johneson
Johnson
the Woeman
Wormen
Hieland
Sidney
Nebraska
Footprints 100000 Years Old Unearthed in Toronto Bay
Workmen deep in the Toronto waterworks tunnel found human footprints in clay seventy feet below water level. The interglacial clay dates from 60 000 to 100 000 years ago and is hailed as the era’s most important geological discovery in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Toronto
Onl
Toronto Bay
Ameren
Local Society Notes From Across Towns
In Omaha Mrs Go Kirk undergoes an operation. Parnes and Wo Tothiway search for a home in South Pakata. Harm to Mr and Mrs within Braithwatt. Laura Karabel and Cora Kelly visit relatives in Spencer. Stella Wilberger visits Miss Anna Ross in Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Go Kirk
Omaha
P. Parnes
Wo Tothiway
South Pakata
Braithwatt, & Son
Laura Karabel
Cora Kelly
Spencer
Stella Wilberger
Anna Ross
Spencer Sun Aling
Narrow escape as couple drinks carbolic acid
Mr and Mrs Gal Hain had a close call last Friday afternoon when a bottle containing carbolic acid was ingested. Police or medical staff were alerted and the danger was contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rlstow Enterprises
Baty
Gal Hain
Httly
New Pastor Installed at Grace Lutheran West Point
Rev. Powell formerly of Sutherland has been elected pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in West Point and has arrived to begin his pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Neb
Powell
Sutherland, Neb
Grace Lutheran Church
Congressman Mouser Taken to Hospital in Critical Condition
Grant E. Mouser, congressman from the Marion district, lies in a local hospital in serious condition with araemic poisoning. He was moved from a Pennsylvania training camp while unconscious and remained unidentified for hours before he recovered enough to speak his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hr. Wooster
Grant E. Mouser
Congress
Marion
Dutch Capture Casts Shadow on Castro Abroad
A Hague dispatch reports the Dutch blockading squadron captured a Venezuelan coast guard vessel. A Dutch prize crew took charge and the vessel proceeded under its own stern, adding tension while Castro is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro
London
Dee
Hague
Duteh
Ventuchin Coast Guard
Mrs Taft Named Honorary National Chair Of Civic Federation
In New York on December 1 Mrs W H Taft was chosen as honorary national chairman of the woman's department of the national civic federation. Mrs Nicholas Longworth was appointed a member of the executive council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
New York
W. Tt Taft
Woman's Department
National Civic Federation
Nicholas Longworth
Sketch of Roosevelt Feet Toured England Escort
The Earl of Warwick left for England with a drawing showing President Roosevelt's feet. The sketch will travel to England for the president's hunting equipment planning. Warwick discussed costs and gear with officials at the White House, sharing hunting expertise with Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York
Earl of Warwick
England
Washington
Plaza
Wiite Howse
Mir
Roosevelts Request to Congo State Minister Restricted
President Roosevelt applied to the minister of colonies for permission to tank to Congo Independent State in 100. The request is expected to be granted readily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reussels
Roosevelt
Congo Independent State
Girl Witness Receives Life Threatening Letter in Trial Case
Fourteen year old Mary Littlefield, principal state witness against seven local merchants charged with crimes against young girls, received a threatening letter while skipping today’s trial date. The message was reported to authorities. The seven defendants, aged thirty five to fifty, are described as prominent local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimond
Dee Wi
Mary Littlefield
Portal
Electric Theater Adopts Weekly Change of Pictures
Special to The News reports Soerver and Kreger fitting up Romin's hall in Neligh Nebraska for an electric theater. They show four evenings weekly with a Saturday matinee, and Monday and Tuesday shows move to Meadow Grove and Tilden. Each week features an entire new program and pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neligh
Neligh, Neb
Soerver & Kreger
Romin
Groom Taken by Officer in Albion Neb
Dee ld Joseph Baer formerly of Wheeler county arrived in Albion with a young woman he planned to marry. Sheriff Evang reported that a neighboring county had informed him to arrest the prospective groom before im the couple's arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Butler County girl charged in kidnapping case
A young Butler County girl faces a narcotics related charge after her arrest. Sheriff Carlee of Platte County reports the prisoner was wanted on a separate charge of home theft and was taken to Columbus to answer the additional accusation. The case proceedings have been postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutler County
Baer
Carlee
Platte County
Forgery Claim Shakes Valentine Nebrum Status
Special to The News reports attorney Morrinay of Oy Das received a tip about a forged document in Crown county. A man named Sutton is linked to the alleged forgery though his identity remains uncertain in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Dee
Morrinay
The
Oy Das
Thompson
Crown County
Hive Po
Toon Mirty
Sutton
Lover in Chains Deserter Resigns Navy Post
London reports William Mc Donoweh a pay officer in the navy under arrest on Mandar prison ship for desertion. He resigned his army post and left for the United States to see his sweetheart before the resignation was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Willam McDonoweh
Navy
Mandar
Army
United States
Prosecution In Haines Murder Case Faces Defense Objections
The New York court reviews juror challenges as special prosecutors Dawvlon and White prepare for the Haines murder trial. Defense counsel objects to participation but fate of the panel remains unsettled as proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Damien
Talesmen
Haines
Ownity
James A. Dawvlon
Elmer White
Darrin
Wikov Weyvim
Athomes Melityre
White
Kaiser Welcomes Castro as German Alliance Sought
South American President Castro reportedly seeks German alliance to ease international difficulties and may request a large loan. Kaiser sent a cordial telegram of welcome and plans to present ideas to the state department and the foreign office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlin
Dee
Castro
Elreles
Germany
State Department
Foreign Office
W A Riley in Norfolk on Way to Sioux Falls Prison
Former Norfolk brakeman W A Riley and accomplice Ralph Howard alias Henry Harvey Ilies Johnson traveled through Norfolk for transfer to the Sioux Falls penitentiary. Riley receives three years and ten months for murder. Sloward gets four years for horse stealing. Sheriff J N McMullen arranged the route via Norfolk and Sioux City. prisoners travel un cuffed on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Sioux Falls
W. A. Riley
Ralph Howard
Henry Harvey
Ilies Johnson
Sioux Walls
Riley
Fremont
Dosepa Ritts
Burke
Sloward
J. N. McMullen
Fairfax
Gregory County
Sioux City
Big land owner dies at age seventy two in Coming county
In Weer Point Nebraska a prominent local landowner died at his home Monday from a paralytic stroke. The deceased owned two sections of valuable land in the county and leaves a widow and several married children including Mrs John Thinssen of Osmond Mrs Felix Keller and Mrs Herman Pallentine of West Point. Funeral services will be held Friday under Catholic church auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weer Point
Neh
Dee
Casper
John Thinssen
Osmond
Felix . Keller
Herman Pallentine
West Point
Madison
Neb
Wisconsin
Catholic Church
Fairfax Modern Woodmen Elect Officers for Coming Year
Special to The News: The Modern Woodmen of America lodge in Fairfax elected officers for the coming year. Consul Geo F Parden Adviser Chas Milner Clerk Reinhold Kusta Treasurer W M Wall ers Escort C W Geyer Reelected Watchman C W Bowman Sanitary Walter Geyer Managers Paul W Lambert O C Moses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax Modern Woodmen
Patrfax
M. W. A. Lodge
Geo. F. Parden
Chas. Milner
Reinhold Kusta
W. M. Wallers
Teeleeted
C. W. Geyer
C. W. Bowman
Santry
Walter Geyer
Paul W. Lambert
O. C. Moses
Metzler Cleared of Embezzlement in Nebraska Trial
Robert Metzler was acquitted on embezzlement charges brought by Davis & Co. of Sioux City for $1,000 after a circuit court trial in Ponos. Judge C. Grives of Pender presided. Youy Ryvers, moved from Cedar county, received a ten year sentence for assaulting an eight year old girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metzler
Ponos
Neb
Robert Metsler
Davis & Co
Sioux City
Cginy J. Graves
Pender
Youy Ryvers
Cedar County
Emanuel Movement Ministers Convene in New York
In New York on December 16 two hundred prominent Congregational ministers gathered last night at the porthe, signaling a major assembly for the Emanuel Movement and related social reform efforts in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel
New York
Plorthe
Washington religious leaders debate new movement
In Washington a hotel discussion featured Rev Dr Leighton Willlame of Amity Baptistspeaking against Protestant reforms and Rev Dr Robert McDonald of Washington Avenue Baptisttelling that a new psychological religious movement aims to lead Christians toward spiritual renewal and address vital personal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. McDonald
Washington Ayernie
Infant Science Academy Founded to Protect In Kids
Mrs Gihaon Arnold announces the Infant Science Academy in New York to shield children from alleged harm of modern parenting. She condemns the modern mother and urges help to save infants from negligence and ignorance amid a movement to curb maternal risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Infant Science Academy
Tanoranece
Gihaon Arnold
Bender
Chis
Supreme Cowen
Seabury
Christmas freight floods Northwestern line with pets and novelty shipments
Express and baggage crews along the Northwestern road with Norfolk stores handle heavy Christmas traffic as livestock and odd cargo flood trains. The column notes bullpups kittens pigeons goats and rabbits aboard, with banter among rail workers and a mention of a mule sent to Frank Perdew in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Norfolk Retail
William J. Bryan
Frank Perdew
Maryland
Foundation For
Bill
Kosta
Fairfax
Port Huron
Elevator Tower Sold and Damaged in Town
The Newman Grove elevator tower, older than the town, was sold by J. W. Fitch to Juelken and Chistad Jr. who remodel it for a pump and well business. The loosened tower fell onto a nearby building roof, causing damage with no estimated monetary loss reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Grove
J. W. Fitch
Juelken & Chistadson
Business Changes in the Northwest
Kincaid buys the Means moult market at Onhilale Rucorpl. Rohde of Pierce sells his salon to Ferdinand Maber near Madison. Possession due next May. Rohde will remain in Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. O. Kincaid
Onhilale
Rohde
Pierce
Hits Salon
Merdinand Maber
Madison
Local Social Notes From Norfolk and Surrounding Towns
Mr and Mrs Heller of Boscobel Wis are guests at L C Mittelstadt home Mrs G A Mittelstadt and children of Winside visited over Sunday Mrs Jasmer of Creighton met Mrs J D Sturgeon en route to San Diego Calif HW Sattler left for Baltimore to visit his father and two sons over Christmas Henry Wiles in Columbus yesterday W J Gow on business trip to Neligh Morton Seymore of Madison in town over Sunday Arthur Pilger at Norfolk Sunday P M Barrett to Omaha on two day trip Mr and Mrs W F Siefert in Norfolk briefly Jessie Drebert with friends in Madison Lizzie Zimmerman of Battle Creek Norfolk visitor Saturday Mrs R Blatt and son of Meadow Grove in Norfolk R Mionie Newerk and sister from Battle Creek in Norfolk Monday R W Williams returns from Superior Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wiles
Columbus
W. J. Gow
Neligh
Morton Seymore
Madison
Arthur Pilger
Norfolk
P.M. Barrett
Omaha
W. F. Siefert
Jessie Drebert
Lizzie Zimmerman
Battle Creek
R. Blatt
Meadow Grove
Mionie Newerk
R. W. Williams
Superior
Neb
Williams
TP Lindsay
Hamilton
St. Charles
PP. C. Anderson
Spencer
A, McGee
Madigan
Plainview
Roy Krohlman Jett
Peoria
Lincoln State Hospital
WW. Beatty
Foster
F. W. Scott
George Stone
Tilden
Arthur Oliver
Wisner
A.M. Wennett
Midna Marks
Hilkerman
E. 0. Hake
Dallas
C.F. Keating
Pierce
Jennievans
Creighton
Littlebridge
Turke
McGne
Dederman School
Minnie Duel
Knox Tipple of
Stanton
Pacific Hotel
Nebraska
Washington
Norfolk Busy With Socials Visits And Local News
Norfolk residents and visitors fill the day with hospital calls, sales, and notices. Dr Salter plans a Chicago trip for Northwestern surgeons meeting while Miss Purtle reports hopeful crop yields and farming success in Gregory county.
Christmas Spruce for Trees in Sure Holiday Push
Christmas trees are a central feature of the upcoming holidays with vendors reporting strong demand and crowded displays. The festive setup includes spruce arrangements and community events to celebrate the season.
Fragmented Acre Talk Travel Snippet With Christmas Trees
A damaged travel note mentions millions of Christmas trees destroyed by an offensive forest fire last summer. It notes an event where a salesman claimed to have sold many large trees including 22 and 20 foot sizes and many smaller ones, with references to stock and proceeds.
Dallas Train Schedule Changes On Northwestern Line
Officials announce changes to the Northwestern line passenger service from Norfolk with earlier departures in the morning and later arrivals in the evening. The new timetable, effective December 1, aims to add sleep time for travelers and ease overcrowding during Christmas traffic, allowing same-day Dallas round trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Nalmondere
Dale
Norfolk
Wild
C. Hy
Reynolds
Weloek
Bartlett Goes to Bassett for Northwestern Railway Post
Frank M. Bartlett left Saturday for Bassett Nebraska to accept a position as operator for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway company. He has practiced telegraphy for a year and made satisfactory progress. His brother Bert is station agent at Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Frank M. Bartlett
Bassett
Neb
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Frank
Bert
Spencer Advocate reports Aloysius Nepps corn husking champion
Aloysius Nepps, employed by Mr. Chris Nepper northwest of Spencer, wins Boyd county corn husking title by harvesting over 3400 bushels this fall. He averaged 115 bushels per day during the past week in a standout showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Aloysius Nepps
Chris Nepper
Boyd County
Business Changes in the Northwest
John Hoar former Neligh house West Point and Boyd hotel Wayne sold interests at Wayne to John Meister former West Point hotel man. Scott Dunn of South Omaha bought Rupert brothers West Point meat market and took possession. August Leuthouser became assistant cashier in First National bank Heomer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
John Hoar
Neligh
West Point
Boyd
Wayne
John Meister
Scott Dunn
South Omaha
Rupert Brothers
August Leuthouser
First National Bank of
Heomer
New South Dakota Openings Stir Yankton Politics
Senator Gamble pushes bills to open Pine Ridge and Rosebud reserves for settlement and to extend street rights in Yankton. Washington promises cooperation. McLaughlin named as government agent to negotiate Sioux adjustments. The measures aim to pave the way for rapid settlement and the proposed South Line railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Norfolk
Gamble
United States
Santhemn
Rosebud-Pine Ridge
South Dakota
Pine Ridge
Washington
Nebraska
McLaughlin
Department of the Interloy
Jamess McLaughlin
Senator Gamble
Melanghilin
Gregory County
Tripp
Another Railroad Rumor in O Neill Democrat
Word reaches O Neill that lumber and material are being unloaded at Orchard for the purge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill Democrat
O'Neill
Burlington Considers Southward Branch From O Neil
The Burlington appears to plan extending the O Neil line toward a northwest direction after completing the Af hla project. Reports lack authenticity and the company will withhold advance details while grading begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
O'Neil
O'Neill
New Fremont Bridge Adopts Model Safety Features
The Fremont Tribune describes the new Northwestern Bridge over the Platte as a modern, strong structure west of Brando Town. It details pedestrian walkways handrails and safety rails along the surface and multiple derailment protections to prevent accidents on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Platte
Fremont
Seeton Nen Amd
Belo Met Tayo
Unclear drug claim local notice fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a remedy for health issues and a local household situation. No clear events, names, dates, or verifiable entities are readable to confirm a proper news item.
Boajes a Honey and Tarae Eases Colds Fast
A reader notes Boajes a Honey and Tarae as quick remedies for hoarse coughs and stuffed noses that may worsen overnight. The ad claims the product soothes lungs, clears the system, and treats general malaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klesau Drug Co
Dawes County Teachers Hold Largest Meeting in History
Dawes County Teachers Association met in Chadron with record attendance presided by Superintendent R L Elliott. Nearly every district in the county was represented and a Longfellow lecture by Rev J Rockwood Jenkins followed a stereoptical display and musical selections. Citizens praised the county association as the best ever held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes County
Chadron
Neb
Dawes County Teachers’ Association
R L, Elliott
Longfellow
Chadron Debates New Sewer System Plan
Special to The News reports Chadron considers a sewer and drainage system after long discussion. Citizens express support but delays stem from various inventories and abstractions. Decision expected at the next general election with a goal of completion within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiathiu
Dly Ciiyens
Oauelh
Chadron
Oring Laxitive Cure Ad From Klesau Drug Co
An old advertisement promotes Oring laxative to relieve diarrhea and constipation. It claims to regulate bowels with natural timing and discourages continuous purgatives. The Klesau Drug Co is listed as the sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klesau Drug Co
Sugar Bowl Cash Rescue Folklore Tale
A rural fairy tale claims a businessman twice escaped the sheriff when his wife descended into her sugar bowl and produced money earned by milking a cow. The story emphasizes clever domestic thrift and local superstition about luck and justice.
Poley's Kidney Remedy Promises Health Cure
A woman recounts being confined to bed with illness and poor treatment until she tried Poley’s Kidney Remedy. After two bottles she claims renewed strength and a sense of duty to share the product with others. The account appears in a testimonial style from The Klesau Drie Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miis
Meraney
Mia
Frentian
Mins
Mideay
Poley
Committees Named At City Library Board
The city library board announces permanent committees and approves plans by J C Stitt on display at the Nebraska National Bank. The board will forward the plans to Andrew Carnegie after a meeting next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Stitt
Nebraska National Bank
Andrew Carnegie
Building and Roll Committees Plan War Work Details
The meeting outlined the building and roll committees with members including GR Salter Mike Margaret Klonte BOM Heweloetan and Finance committees with Mathewson Mrs PL Stafford George Mc Kendall. A delinquent subscriber issue prompted postponement of site progression and a plan to redeem payments. The board will close up the site purchase next Moyihny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youtoyiay
Salter
Mike Margaret Klonte
BOM
Heweloetan
Th Mathewson
PL Stafford
George Mc Kendall
Anmittees Mara
Pattenfield
Mia
Fred Baerber
Jack Koonlirstow
Madison County seeks bids for books and stationery
Public notice from Madison County Nebraska inviting sealed bids for furnishing books blanks and stationery for the year beginning January first. Includes detailed item counts such as ledgers record books poll books ballots tax notices and office supplies. Bids due January 12 1909 with certified check $25 and bond requirement. bids open at county board meeting. right to reject all bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madenonnty
Nobttehi
Noolks
Tour eCanvan
Hanks
Ton Guy Xos
SVG Sgn Td
AO Rusk
OO Shykhy
SAN Petter
Stathonery
Counte Merk
Salemit
Madison County
Nebrosha
Hilm
Madison
Neb
George ©. Richardson
Local Firms Open Auto Garage and Real Estate Venture
Messrs Hinstead and Stalcup organize a new auto garage in Grecory S&S D and J Henleys with WL oA Hofsmith launch a real estate and insurance firm in Creighten WW. Laynort of Valentine opens a sparsely described watch shop at Bisseth Waelie SM Myers th vhares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hinstead and Stalcup
Grecory
S&s. D
J. Henleys
WL Oa
Hofsmith
Creighten
Laynort of Valentine
Bisseth
Waelie
SM Myers
Halls Family Pills and Cure Advertised
An old advertisement promotes Halls Family Pills and a cure for catarrh and constipation. It mentions wholesale druggists in Toledo and a testimonial note offering free tests and reasonable prices. The tone mirrors early 20th century patent medicine promos with generic claims and doctor endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taleada
Otto
Dastt Iiteen
Serge Nomdll
Hellete
Kinnan & Marvin
Toledo
Internitiv
Kay Groves Citizenship in naturalization case
In the district court before Judge Graves the naturalization hearing for applicants included witness William Kay county treasurer. Kay presented a certified copy of eleven ship papers issued to his father Frederick Kay in 1880, removing doubts about his American citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Groves
Powen
Obituary: OM Collins Former Holt County Deputy Clerk Dies
North Nebraska reports the death of OM Collins aged 44 at the Nevada MO hospital for the insane on November 2 1908. Collins served from 1898 to 1897 as deputy clerk of the Holt county district court under Clerk Skirving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OM. Collins
Holt County
Skirving
Hospital For the Insane
Nevada
Modern Woodmen Elect Officers for Coming Year
The Modern Woodmen lodge in a meeting held last night elected officers for the coming year. C Simmons as vice president and G Meister as treasurer were named along with N A Fritz Asmus, banker, G H Burton, clerk, B S Monroe, escort, L Z Haak, watchman, and Carl Bovee, sentry. Three new members were initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Lodge
C. Simmons
V. C
G. T. Meister
N. A. Fritz Asmus
GQ. H. Burton
B. 8. Monroe
L. Z Haak
Carl Bovee
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Spencer News
Lover IN Chains
T. J. Haines
Kaiser
Casper Rief
Sunny Meadow
Ernest Risch
Tom Grice
P. Tf. Salter
Chicago
Modern Brotherhood of America
J. A. Jensen
L. B. Bruce
G. H. Burton
Secretarse
Emma Harder
Mamie Dignan
George Mather
Hans Rohiner
Brush
Examier
Pleree
Frank McWheorter
Oal Wood
John
McWhorter
Fill Farm
H. C. Matran
Herrick
Miss Purtle
Tripp Conty
Tripp County
Railroad News
Piseli
Molor
Kiefou Drug Co
Dona Hensis
North Nebraska
Modern Woodmen
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