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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
8
The Wineside Tribune reports a severe accident Saturday where Herman Glaser lost fingers when his hand was caught in a corn sheller cog wheel. The operator, a young man with modest means, was badly maimed but improving as he recovers.
The Madison district court adjourned this morning under Judge Welch who arrived in Norfolk at noon. Jurors were dismissed yesterday as no cases were ready for trial, making this week’s Madison earth work an anticlimax with only minor case activity.
Des Moines reports a 22 year old man named Joe Pera dying from tuberculosis contracted after a wedding joke gone wrong. After a prank at his wedding night he was left outdoors and later rescued by a minister. He traveled to Colorado with his bride in hopes of recovery. The incident occurred mid October.
In Osmond a man named EH. S. Martin was charged with assaulting Constable Ben Farrow after Farrow attempted to arrest him at a cornfield. Martin resisted, took Farrow’s pistol, and then beat the officer, leading Judge Kelley to fine him for resisting law enforcement and sentence him to jail for lack of funds.
Two north Nebraska men have secured substitute railway mall clerks for the Sioux City office. The appointees are George G. Weveht of Wayne and Harry Allen of Wisner, both expected to begin work soon due to the holiday rush.
Mrs Patsy Magner sent two carloads of choice hogs to Sioux City markets yesterday and followed them down on the afternoon prassetizer. She said some of her porkers were very fine and she expected to tap the market with them. She has done this before and is likely to do it again.
In Omaha a Nebraska Democrat editor notes O Neill residents often seek office. Cronin denies any political ambitions but the editor humorously remarks that O Neill produces many statesmen ready to serve. The exchange ends with a playful jab at local political ambitions.
Mrs Bonney withdrew her 85000 damage suit against Mo and Mrs M Walcott of the railroad eating house. The case, which drew wide interest, was dismissed in the Madison Matriot court before trial. A nominal settlement of 50 dollars is understood.
A woman named Mrs. Donges faced accusations from Mr. and Mrs. Walcott who suspected her of involvement in a purse theft of about $20 belonging to Mise llertin Shaffer, the cashier at the eating house. Her home was searched amid the dispute.
Neighbors on South Eighth Street staged a linen shower for Miss Jessie Drebert as she nears her marriage to Fred G. Koester. About sixteen women attended, presenting a well planned event. The exact wedding date is unknown but likely in the final days of the month.
Renal Uecker and Misa Riecka Ranch were married this afternoon at the groom's parents home between Hadar and Pierce. Rev. Mr. Bauer of Madar officiated. Miss Lizele Rohrke and her brother Adolph, recently back from a trip to Saskatawan, Canada, attended.
The electric light plant at Albion has changed management.
Arthur R. Leedom of Albion asks Governor Sheldon for clemency after a six year penitentiary sentence for statutory assault. Lincoln dispatch reports clemency appeal discussed with brief remarks from Rev. Sisson of Nebraska City and Mr. Poynter of Albion.
Niobrara saloon keeper John Foerster faces conflicting juries over selling liquor to Indians and questions whether state laws banning liquor sales to Indians conflict with federal rights. The case raises constitutional issues about race, state power, and federal supremacy amid activism by Native communities in north Nebraska.
In Creenwic Ohio on December 16 a town marshal killed a bank robber in a fierce early confrontation that left one gang member dead and another fatally wounded. Sheriff and authorities pursued the remaining suspects.
Gun battle at a bank early today leaves Marshal Wood dead and a robber killed. Wood confronted four or five men who emerged from the shadows and demanded surrender. He drew his revolver and killed the nearest robber before being shot and beaten by the assailants who fled. A pursuing posse is formed to track the gang.
Paris December 16 Count Bont de Cas tellwne withdraws the old demand for alimony in his suit against Anon Gould over custody of their children.
Norfolk brief items report visiting dignitaries and locals including G G Linderman and W E Stott. A W C T U social is planned on South Thirteenth Street. The Morning Star schoolhouse fire is under rebuild with a mysterious origin. A notable mule sale at Stanton farm sets a high price. Cataract removals in Omaha are said successful. Deputy J J Edwards and Santee witnesses pass through Norfolk. The Honeymooners musical comedy may visit January 2 at the Auditorium. Mrs Mathew Maloney of Chicago dies. her family and Norfolk ties noted. Mrs Brown of Greenville visits, and a Norfolk elder passes after general breakdown. Remains to be shipped to Greenville, Pa. for burial per C M Brown New York City.
Infant child of Mr and Mrs J C Jensen dies at about ten days old in Ainsworth Nebraska. Jensen, once a Norfolk telephone worker, and his family reside near Pilger. Annwoorth community extends condolences to the grieving parents.
A diverse group in Chicago forms the Rosebud Association to discuss the ambition of marriage and building a home on distant prairie farms, weighing the idea of rural life and the challenge of long-distance commitment as a test of heart. The meeting brings together people from many walks of life in a small lodge room at 112 Fifth Avenue.
Sixty Rosebud farm winners with wives and daughters attend a county gathering. Officers elected include President A. B. Howlett of 8300 Reenan Street, View President William J. Carroll, Secretary Miss Frances M. Ranney, and Treasurer Dr. William Hogan amid court and prison terms in Gregory County.
Dominick Bray of Rosebud agency attended the Chase Lister show in Valentine on Tuesday night. He claims it is his first show of any kind since 1805 due to frontier government posts that limited leisure. Bray says the experience gave him real pleasure amid a community where many residents have not missed a show in decades.
In Dallas last Saturday night an open switch sent a freight train onto the wrong track, colliding with two box cars and causing damage to the cars and engine. No injuries occurred. Creighton Liberal notes a C N W Ry superintendent plans to hire forty workers as spring opens to gravel and lay heavier steel on the main line toward the Black Hills. Fremont Tribune reports rail workers calmed an irate pilgrim after a dispute over a blocked thoroughfare by a train once the men explained they were employees of the company.
Floyd Dragon from Norfolk visited Creighton home Saturday afternoon and stayed until Monday morning. An injury to his foot forced a brief layoff. Dragon maintains an excellent run between Norfolk and Fremont.
Norfolk hosts about twenty five lodge organizations with roughly 2,471 members. Elks lead with 285 members followed by other groups sharing the statewide, local fraternal scene.
The Picket urges Hon. W. W. Young of this city as the next Republican candidate for congressman from Nebraska's Third district. His ability and oratorical power, combined with long district residence, would place the district among the leaders in Congress and bring national importance and credit to the state if elected. Hemay not consent, but would be the strongest candidate available.
The piece addresses a wild-eyed broncho loved by the speaker with rugged imagery. It personifies the horse as steadfast through harsh trails and aging, recalling branding scars and dusty endurance. The verse contrasts rough past and enduring loyalty on the long trail and rope work at night with grass to eat.
In Columbia Missouri during a campus event President Hill of the University of Missouri and a bishop faced hat shortages. The bishop required a larger hat while the president’s headpiece proved too large for the available sizes.
A barely readable fragment mentions a crown fitting and age related notes. The text is incomplete, offering limited context about a bishop and headgear. No clear events, names, or places are discernible from the readable portion.
The United States Supreme Court action centers on the Brownsville affair investigation led by Herbert Browne. It discusses alleged conspiracies by colored soldiers, testimonies under pressure, and calls to reinstate innocent servicemen within a year following careful review.
In Atchison Globe item, a humor note jokes about a day dreamer who attracts notice by snoring, with quips on credulity of women toward husbands and a remark about valuing things beyond their pile cards, ending with a remark on a marriage ceremony.
A well known authority provides a simple mixture claimed to ease rheumatism. The text describes vegetable extracts and a preparation method to take a teaspoonful after meals for several days, promising reduction of pain and swelling.
A collection of aphorisms and wry observations on money love temptation and etiquette. The piece weaves humor with social commentary through short lines about doctors secrets bachelorhood marriage age money and culture. It preserves a period voice with dated phrasing and moral undertones.
In a dialect parody, Massa Teddy explains a term by comparing Congress to a tied bulldog guarding a hen house. He argues the idea of a sinuation would mean regulation that does not touch members, while critics call Teddy’s stance alarming and racist.
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