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Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1908

Page

2

Allen and Dowling Form Legal Partnership in Madison

Senator W. W. Allen of Madison takes W. L. Dowling into partnership forming Allen & Dowling. Dowling recently admitted to practice, studied law in Allen's office, and handled a first case then appeared in district court. Dowling is Allen’s son in law. both are Republicans while Allen remains a Bryan populist.

W. W. Allen Madison W. L. Dowling Orin Belo Allen Mr. Dowling Senator Allen Bryan

Gilmore Divorce Withheld Under New South Dakota Law

Mrs. Paul Gilmore, wife of actor, challenges the state’s new divorce residency rule as Judge McCoy withholds her decree in Aberdeen. The case, termed a tele ndhy proceeding, tests whether the law requiring a year of residence applies since its enactment. She has been a resident for ten months and may wait four more months for the divorce decree.

New South Dakota Sioux Housland Paul Gilmore

New Year's Gift for Two Nebraska Post Offices

Long Pine and Lynch post offices in north Nebraska will be advanced to the presidential class on January 1 and entered into the classified service of the post office department.

Long Plie and Lynch Nebraska Postoffice Department

Raymond Plans Incorporation Movement in Clark County

Residents of Raymond in Clark county have begun a movement to incorporate under state general laws. The town lies on the Chicago Northwestern railroad and is in the western part of the county.

Raymond Sioux Falls Chicano & Northwestern Clark County

Mystery Kidnapping Case In Cleveland Deepens

Cleveland police hunt a missing fourteen year old girl connected to a New York contractor’s family. A note left behind hints at travel plans and wealth, while the disappearance follows the sudden death of the girl’s guardian and the loss of a bank book and papers worth about sixty thousand dollars.

Cleveland Ohio Dee Ciaahter New York Ol City William Endress Endress Nelo Andreas Turner Farl Redmond

Friday Facts mentions in town and visiting residents

A. J Durland visited Meadow Grove for t end while Mark Patterson of Verdel was in town on Tuesday. Ruth McGehee of Madison visited Norfolk yesterday. Crook of Meadow Grove was a Norfolk visitor Tuesday. Ed Rejniceius returned home from Madison yesterday. Leonard Heithaich of Hooper conducted business in Norfolk yesterday. Dorothea Priestly returned from Denver last evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stadelman are home from Omaha. R. B. Hall, lately traveling out of Chadron, returned to Norfolk for the holidays. William Grucher of Creighton visited Mrs. August Grucher in Norfolk. U. S. Olson, an automobile driver, was noted in the town sequence.

A. J Durland Meadow Grove Fortend Mark Patterson Verdel Ruth McGehee Madison Norfolk OH. Crook Ed Rejniceius Leonard Heithaich Hooper Dorothea Priestly Denver W. J. Stadelman Omaha R. B. Hall Chadron William Grucher Creighton August Grucher U. S. Olson Amarillo Texas M. F. Morton J. P. Mehn Coffey Fairfax Nortalk Ona Jiamer Credetton Stirmean California RF Nichol Neligh Osenloven FM. Melria Woth Darr Ofansen Plainview Hlesse Verdot Huidolph Iindeman Wimberly Genoa F M. Robbing Gregor William Mobr Spencer Duke Mergen Dallas Platoview J. FL Adelateln S. Doe Bom John Davenport O Reid North Twelfth Street Paul Draeger Alfred Lunts Tecumseh Ernest Raasch North Eighth Street Kennigatein Nebraska Aml Jack Warrell Fort Buttelinson Warrell Eleanor Coffeen Oxnard Brice Lone Pine

Norfolk dialogue and local notes on travel and events

Norfolk residents recount trips through Nebraska and neighboring states, noting visits from Creighton Plainview Fairview and others. Local changes include school holidays, new moves, illness, and a Christmas day accident while also mentioning weather and a future Northwestern extension discussion in South Dakota.

Supreme Court awaits Bocie appeal ruling and senate clash

Not until February or spring will the supreme court decide on Herman Bocie's appeal of a ten year district court sentence. In the high court the battle between Senator Allen and Attorney General Thompson continues, with lay representation noted.

Supreme Court Herman Bocie District Court Allen Thompson Lay

Senator Allen Sues for Retrial in Muailiaon Case

The brief reports Senator Allen serving his filing on Attorney General Thompson and requests a retrial. The attorney general has thirty days to file a response, while Allen has ten days to reply. The court will schedule arguments and timetable for further proceedings.

Allen Thompson Muailiaon

Ottmer Urges Law Avoidance After Liquor Fight

Louis Ottmer, a shoemaker, filed a warrant against Charlie Lierman for assault and battery after Lierman jeered Ottmer in public and allegedly knocked him down. Judge Biseley split costs, with Ottmer fined $3 for provocation and Lierman $5 for assault, leaving both over $11 in costs.

Deeduse von Louis Oftmer Charlie Lierman Lierman Ottimer Pentleman Omer Bin Liermiun Biseley Deell Whith Mesah Ottmer

Local notes from Battle Creek and vicinity

Mrs August Steffen is sick. Lutheran services planned for Sunday. Nebraska farmer John Cejda shipped hay to Thesday. Meadern Woolmen held a meeting with thirteen initiates and banquet at Miller hall. Chas Wolski taken ill and cared for east of town. Visitors from Norfolk and Tilden noted. German Frauen-Veyein to meet at Mrs F Koester’s. M J Anderson arriving from Twin Falls to visit kin, then travel to Virginia. Postmaster candidate F W Richavidsen named. Farm land and business changes reported. Wans to take over H Mass store soon. Several residents travel to Omaha and Randall County Texas fever mentioned. Michael Heller visiting from Roscoe.

John Cejda Howells Neb Thesday Meadern Chas, Wolski Rose Avery Oand Gail Avery William Cossairt Noarfolk Jeorge Berry Chicago Howel Avery Baby Tilden Frauen-Veyein F. Koester Ira Burnham Wisner M. J. Anderson Twin Falls Idaho Marion Anderson Gid Lome Virginia Virginia. For Am Extended Wisit, Wm. Gilman Is Here From Napier Boyd County F. W Richavidsen Misees Minnie Mary Neuwork Norfolk Howard Miller Omaha S. Kuhris H. Walter Emma H. Mass Ernest F. Wans Henry Walter Randall County Michael Heller Roscobel Wis

Cane Collector gathers walking sticks in Madison

U. D. Mathews of Madison keeps about forty five canes and walking sticks as a personal fad. He adds new pieces as he finds desirable specimens and values them highly, inviting inspection of his growing collection.

U. D. Mathews Madison Chronicle

Fragmentary notes on a collector’s odd timber interests

The fragment discusses a Mr Mathowse and his timber collection. It suggests he plans to stop after fifty pieces but hints the habit may grow stronger. The passage contains garbled words and unclear references to Wasocrations and parthes from Whom he obtained them.

Mathowse Perliaes

Northwestern railroad forms new freight investigation dept

A new Department of Investigation of Jost stolen and damaged freight opens December 16 at Chicago and Northwestern with offices in Bootie Indiana. Two inspectors and a clerk will run the bureau to ensure proper handling and prompt delivery of merchandise. The move aims to curb outside interference and hasten recovery of losses.

N. Ockon Hawarden Ainder Fremont Chicago Northwestern Bootie Burea Followe J WL Atahoney Demigan WW. Carson DeWitt Charles Benton Montour, Clark

Railroad Presidents Summoned Over Pullman Stock Ties

Inter state Commerce Commission hearing subpoenas railroad presidents including Lincoln Ripley Earling Hughitt Lofts to testify about personal stock ownership in the Pullman company and possible influence on contracts. Witnesses may include J P Ripley and A Earling as well as Northwestern chief Hughitt and St Paul officials.

Pullman Gase Chichee, Dee Interstate Commerce I. K. Lane Pullman Car Company George 8. Lofts St. Paul Pullman Pullman Company Mr. Loftus Evie Dence Lotins Robert T. Lincoln Ape J. P. Ripley Santa

Roosevelt Pan ama canal charges response details

The text reports President Roosevelt's reply to the Panama Canal charges and its rapid transmission to Congress. It asserts the president discredits accusations against his brother in law and Taft associates, noting documentary evidence and support from Taft, Root, Bonaparte, Hoyt, and Senator Knox.

Washington Roosevelt Pan Ama Congress Robinson Taft Panama Canal Root Bonaparte Hoyt Knox

Unclear text on district attorney and state inquiry

Fragmentary passage discusses a United States District Attorney Stimson and a request by the president regarding a state investigation. The wording is garbled and no verifiable actions or outcomes are clear from the excerpt.

United States Stimson Stimsen New York

Kaiser Faces Financial Strain and Possible Castle Sales

The article reports the Kaiser’s finances are strained and explores the possibility of selling one or two castles in the Thine province to raise funds. It notes advisory counsel urging retrenchment and hints at potential scandal if finances worsen, with annual income cited as 10,000,000.

Berni Dee Beonrath Jiteweoselves Diaswhiort Wilhelm

Wilt Mason at Eanporin Cianette On a Rainy Night

A fragmented verse describes a rainy night in a dim home. A weary tramp outside and a pilgrim Jones within the poem’s sorrowful mood, as an evening lamp and fire offer meager comfort. Torrents outside deepen the melancholy.

Rockefeller Slices 4 Million Dollar Christmas Dividend

New York December 17 John D Rockefeller cut a Christmas present of 4000000 from Standard Oil today. A check for that amount is his share of the company dividends for the last three months of the war. The total dividends for the quarter amount to 10000000 and 10 a share on its capitalization of 1000000, of which Mr Rockefeller owns 40 percent.

New York Der Rockefeller Standard OF

Nominees for District Attorney Posts Considered by Senate

Washington December 17 senate judiciary committee met and considered nominations of Judge M D Purdy Minnesota and J E Warconer for 7 8 district attorney of South Dakota. Purdy referred to Senator Nelson and Warconer to Senator Kittredge who opposed confirmation.

Washington, D Senate Committee On Judiciary M.D. Purdy Minnesota J. E. Warconer South Dakota Purdy Nelson Warconer Kittredge

Fight Over Land Office Move Sparks Local Rivalries

Washington reports a heated fight among Rosebud area towns over moving the U S land office from Mitchell to Gregory county. Delegations from Bonesteel Burke Gregory Dallas and others pressure officials as political factions align with Kittredge Crawford and Cummins influences amid Senator Allison’s death and reshuffled loyalties.

Washington United States Land Offee Mitchell Gregory County Bonesteel Burke Gregory Dallas Gremore Renuthenu Alison Allison Cummins Kittredge Crawford

Boy Pays $500 for Eye of Boy on Norfolk Track

A nine year old boy Reynolds Johnson found a mysterious solid object on tracks near the Northwestern line in Norfolk on November 3. He touched it and tried to strike it to learn its nature, despite having no idea what it was.

Madison Post Norfolk Reynolds Johnson Odaha Aldiya Jadee Oates

Missing Man From Spencer Sees City Strangers Sought

A man from Spencer vanished after a shell explosion injured another, prompting police to warn strangers in the city to identify themselves or risk detention. Chief A Patens leads the inquiry as officials urge caution among residents and visitors.

Spencer I Hole A. Patens Tom Siilesten

Madison County real estate transfers end December 12 2008

The Madison County Abstract and Conveyance Office led transfers including Ferdinand Winehter to WB Cons for 5000 dollars at 8 percent of note. Willis D. Pies to Peter B L Ober for 0 dollars. Mirisan Latin Corp. conveyed to Donmedsen for 400 dollars. Waddell to A J Zuvita for 0 dollars. John Maley to Cantwell for 1400 dollars. Ella Thornton to Milan D Baker for 2750 dollars. Elley to Martin. and Charles Henry Loomis to John P Liuver for 1200 dollars. Partial property descriptions and lot references appear throughout.

Iteal Midison County Abstract Cuanintee Maypus Haren COOP Ferdinand Winehter Eid Willis D. Piieies Peter BL Ober Donmedsen Tm. Waddell A. J. Zuvita Setyer Nely John Maley Cantwell BL Anderson Madison Ella Thornton Milan D. Baker Tilden Senl Martin WOC Elley Qu. D FPW Barnes Charles Henry Loomis John P. Liuver W. D. Con

Ulrich plans to move to Plainview for new house purchase

Charles Ulrich traveled from Norfolk to Plainview by train to find a house he will move into at the start of the year. He mentions building his share in Pleree and notes several homes he constructed or occupied, including the Reppert residence later owned by HH Barnhart, a dwelling moved, and a new home by August Korth. He also built a house near the Woods Cones property.

Merce Charles Ulrich Norfolk Peli Plainview Mr. Uirich Pleree J. B. McDonuald Reppert Barnhart August Korth Wirteh

West Point reports two marriages and a planned wedding

News from West Point notes the marriage of Denver Cole Flores and Miss Sarah Emily Pearce at a residence in the city with Flores described as superintendent of the Denver street system. It also mentions John A. Moffatt and Imma Lowibe Presser wed in Ithgotite New and a forthcoming December 20 wedding of EE Belwell and Katie Minton in Oakdale.

West Point Denver Cole Howard KR. Flores Sarah Emily Pearce Hot Adame Flores Frank Flores Cimiine County John A. Moffatt Imma Lowibe Presser Ithgotite New Drooc. EE. Belwell Katie Minton Oakdale

Oak Park Week of Prayer Sparks Local Debate

In Oak Park the week of prayer is seen as beneficial by some and criticized by others. John Carson argues ministers should lead the supplications while opponents voice distrust of preachers and say reform is needed for the community and individuals alike.

Chicago Oak Park John Carson First National Bank Pam

Brazil and Argentina Relations Strained by Jealousy

Rio Janeiro reports that relations between Brazil and Argentina are distinctly strained due to jealousy and private opinions. The article notes tensions rising and mutual suspicion affecting diplomatic ties.

Brazil Argentina Rio Janeiro

Increase of Naval Force Highlighted by Intercepted Telegrom

A recently intercepted telegrom, reportedly published by a former Argentine cabinet minister, is cited to justify expanding the naval force. The document is claimed to reveal covert chief executive information and suggests stronger maritime defense measures.

Adda Wefeoliie Cecrenetve

Madison Skaters Escape at Foot of Porn Street

A garbled report describes a Saturday afternoon incident on Porn Street where several skaters and bystanders became involved in an altercation. Names and details are unclear, with much of the text unreadable.

Madison Escape Miliiison Pott Ned Smart Ralph Rynemaon Arthur Smith Porn Street Mormaiely

Columbus Beats Madison In Tight Sethead Clash

In a hard fought game Columbus defeated Madison 14 to 0 in a tight sethead contest. The Colimbus leverage strong defense and efficient offense to seal the win amid muddy play and a cold, windy venue.

Columbus Madison

Judge condemns easy marriages in divorce ruling

A Maine judge criticizes rapid marriages and divorces in a ruling that upholds the solemn nature of wedlock. He argues that many divorces arise because marriage is treated too lightly and quickly entered into without serious commitment.

Depositions in Sully Case Reported in Rosebud Work

Depositions related to the Sully case were recorded by Rosebud officials. The proceedings involved attorney Wither and other local figures, aiming to aid seven county timed Ovrom during a court action.

Iinet Rosebud Ewan Stites Wither Femisentiine Tie Rosebud Geehelley Reneesente Hivaitie Joe Hoe Rived Ee

Notice to Creditors in The State of Sobriphin Madison County

Notice to creditors of Jose Hine Di hind deceased in Madison County that claims must be filed within six months from December 1st. Executors Charles Ph Duelard Gilbert P. Durland Andrew J. Durland and Kirk Mapes authorized to pay claims with vouchers at the county judge's office in Madison City before June 16, 1900. Notice to interested parties published in Norfolk Weekly News Journal for four weeks prior to the hearing.

Sobriphin Madison County Jose Hine di Hind Josephine Durlid Middson County Madigan Madison Cointy Elaine Charles Ph Duelard Gilbert PP Durland Andrew J. Diurhind Kirt Mapes Coy Sk Tt Norfolk Weekly News Journal Alphies Wao Hates Pole

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