Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Norfolk Weekly News Journal in Norfolk, Nebraska

We have 2,691,858 pages in Nebraska

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1908

Page

3

Social Events Compile Norfolk Church and Club Activities

Members of the Methodial Episcopal church honored Mra HH Le Snyder with nephews of cut flowers for her organist service at a Thursday presentation in Norfolk. The Helehts Birthday club met with Mrs Weaver. Miss Drehert announced her engagement to Miss Rooster of Carroll. various clubs held gatherings, dances, a Christmas tree, and a Woodland shower for Miss Drehert, with multiple local hosts and guests listed.

Methodial Episcopal Church of

Wedding Celebrates Uecker and Raasch at Hadar Church

Royal Uecker and Relke Raasch wed at Hadar Lutheran church in a 1 30 afternoon ceremony. The bride wore a cream wool dress and was escorted by her sister. Gust Heckman led the groom and the wedding march was played by Mr Hofius. Guests adjourned to a three course meal and will reside at the Ernest Raasch place northwest of Norfolk.

Royal Uecker Relke Raasch Hadar Lutheran Church Clara Raasch Gust Heckman Hadar Hofius Uecker Henry Ueck Herman Raasch Stanton Adolph Marquardt August Raasch Brissowid BE. Wachter M. Haase Auust Haase FP. Stengle Otto Eppler J. Eppler Ferdinand Braaseh August Braasch Ed Braasch

Local families plan Christmas visits and housing changes

Omaha visitors will spend Christmas with Rambolt family and Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Rambolt. Charles Bridge Jr. is improving rapidly. Helen may join for Christmas with Miss Weatherby. Warrick Weatherby and Mrs. Shoemaker head to Omaha for holidays. Davenport couple settle in the Reid house for winter. Josephine Butterfield leaves Wellesley to holiday at home.

W. H. Bueholz and Sons W. M. Rambolt and Son Omaha N. A. Rambolt Charles Bridge, Jr Helen E. P. Weatherby Airs Warrick Joseph Shoemaker Josephine Butterfield Wellesley

Honeymooners Engagement Set for Norfolk Auditorium

The Honeymooners, a big Cohan musical comedy, has been secured for Norfolk. The show will play on Saturday January 2, one week from next Saturday, and is expected to be a premier theatrical treat of the season for residents and surrounding areas.

Norfolk

Christmas Eve Santa Claus Dates in Norfolk

Santa Claus will visit Norfolk with multiple appearances on Christmas Eve. Activities include candy distribution and festive entertainment planned for residents of the city.

Santa Claus Norfolk

Christmas Eve Activities Highlight Local Churches

A Christmas program at the Christian church and a tree donated with gifts for Sunday school children will be featured on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus will distribute presents at the event, with a Christmas program and carols planned by the Congregational and Methodist churches.

Methodist Church The Baptist Sunday School Santa Cis

Christmas Eve Services Bring Joy Across Churches

Multiple churches plan Christmas Eve programs for all ages. Al Jolwinee Church Clastiak hosts teen and children activities with gifts. Presbyterian Church features Santa Claus and a tree. Trinkty hireh offers a youth program with a meal afterward. Christ Lutheran promises singing recitals and a tree for children. St Pauls and Second Congregational provide services and a children’s tree. St Marys holds mass at 6 a.m., a second service, and high mass at 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

No Bride For New Home In Wisconsin Tale of Delayed Matrimony

Hollis Worden of Norway Ridge Monroe County Wisconsin built a house for a bride who never arrived. After four courtships including Ante Ambush Gertrude Jerome Irene Ambush and Leedy Moreman Worden tried religion and finally demolished the unfinished home at twenty five. He plans no more suitors and will live with his mother.

la Crosse Wis Hollis Worden Norway Ridge Monroe County Worden Fpl Crawford Gertrude Jerome Irene Yeo Bentin Leedy Moreman Nee

Miss Fish to Quit Newport for Second Summer

Newport reports Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish plans to leave Newport next summer as Crossways is offered for rent or sale. The estate faces Bailey's Beach near the summer homes of Henry Clews, George H. Warren, and Williams Miller. Mrs. Fish had planned a trip to Europe and the Nile. Some locals say if she leaves again she may never return.

Miss Fish Newport R. 1

Uncle Remus horse tale sparks local debate

The Yankton Press and Dakotan views a possible clash with Yankton Merald over Uncle Remus and a swapped horse. The humorous anecdote cites the mare Dat and the two faults the horse supposedly has when chased, illustrating regional dialect and storytelling.

Uncle Remus Yankton Press Dakotan Bill Flela

Reading store ads for definite prices in period ads

Merchants should present clear item prices in reading store advertisements to help shoppers locate specific articles quickly and compare offers efficiently. The note emphasizes concise, definite pricing over vague or scattered details.

Remarkable Blind Homesteader of Cherry County

A North Nebraska tale profiles Roy Clark, a totally blind homesteader in Cherry County. He proves up his claim next summer while managing a frame house, garden, stock, and 10 acres, guided by support from Lincoln friends, and he is celebrated as a University of Nebraska graduate who excelled in philosophy, political economy, and English.

Nebraska Hoy Clark Cherry County Almaworth Clark Oor Touse le A Frente Warn Ison Ake Tast Sioner Chirk Tsele Dllid Nebraska City Roy Clark University of Nebraska The State University Bfe University At Lincoln Hecht Gertrude Highberger Lincoln High School Andrews University Sim North

Deadlock at Newman Grove prompts display quarrel

Two members of the Pickings from Puck company believed to be a man and wife stood before Lew Young's drug store in Newman Grove Tuesday morning, eyeing a Christmas display featuring a nice toilet set.

Newman Grove Puck Lew Young

Growth of German-Russian Colonies Expands in South Dakota

Special to The News outlines the rise of German-Russian colonies in South Dakota from three to fifteen settlements over thirty years. Combined holdings exceed 60 000 acres with 3 700 cattle and 12 000 sheep, supporting 255 families across multiple linked colonies and planned new land purchases to reach sixteen total colonies.

South Dakota Wolf Creek Bon Homme Elmspring Milltown Maxwell Rosedale Buffalo Spink County New Elmspring Rockport Jamesville Tachetter Beadle County Jand

Industrious Colonists Ignore Outside World Lore

The passage notes a very industrious class who own property in common and pay little heed to external events. It suggests the colonists handle internal affairs themselves, with knowledge of outsiders rarely reaching them and self-sufficiency in facing their own difficulties.

Shaw called false critic. Former professor denies socialist label

Dr Ross head of Wisconsin sociology department in Madison rejects Lessie Shaw’s claim that sociology teachers in American universities are socialists or anarchists. He argues true socialists seek public aims while specialists oppose private ownership of income producing property. Shaw is described as a keen businessman speaking from self interest.

Madison Dee University of Wisconsin M. Sten Department of Sclericend Education Chidren Nebraska Ross Wis Trafil A. Ross Wisconsin University Lessie M. Shaw Prof Rows

Pastors Union Adopts Resolutions Over Roosevelt Letter

In Lat Crosse Wisconsin on December 1 the Pastors Union voted 14 to 4 to adopt resolutions replying to President Roosevelt. The letter criticized those who would vote on religious grounds against a Catholic or a Unitarian candidate. The resolutions justify Roman Catholics serving as president and will be sent to the president.

Lat Crosse Wis Dew Roosevelt United States

Feared Camel Sours Domestic Ties of Chicago Doctor

Chicago reports that a camel caused the breakup of Dr George How's marriage. Irene How fled after discovering the doctor with Marie Von Barries and the camel, which later was seized by a bailiff. Dr How then vanished from the city, leaving unanswered questions about the animal's fate.

Chicago Marie von Barries George Hlow West Jackson Boulevard Nalf Corey Irene How von Barres Dr How Corey Bali Kruckstein Dr. How

Adam God and his band flee through Niobrara river region

Reports recount Adam God also known as James Sharp and a religious faction fleeing by house boat down the Missouri River past Niobrara and Rosebud country. Edward Fish, nicknamed Adam God's jailor, was fined 400 in Kansas City for vagrancy after admitting no work for over a year.

Adam God Niobrara James Sharp Kansas City Missouri River Rosebud Nebraska Nicarara Edward Fish Bismark N. D Sharp Bismark

Was Pinned Under Auto Humphrey Democrat

Bam Fleming and Dr. Morris of Creston were injured in an auto incident as reported by the Humphrey Democrat. The brief item notes an ex- outcome but provides limited details on injuries or circumstances.

Humphrey Democrat Bam Fleming Dr. Morris Creston

Automobile Accident in Hemiphhey Ends With Rescues

A two-man trip in Hemiphhey ended abruptly when a car veered near a ditch and struck a telephone pole. Dr Morris freed Me Mbenvttia from beneath the vehicle after it overturned. Fleming suffered minor bruises and was able to leave the scene. the vehicle sustained heavy damage.

Atr Mlening Hemiphhey Flemite Uies Morris de Morris Ie Fleming Niuel

Madison County Commissioners Set 1908 Tax Adjustments

The Madison County Board of Commissioners met post adjournment with Commissioners Malone Tart Sunderman present. They approved Nov 6 1908 minutes, transferred 7500 from the bridge fund to the 1908 bridge fund, reduced Dan Trapp’s erroneous cattle tax and set attorney fees at 1000. They approved numerous bills and authorized bridge projects including across Shell Creek and west of Madison. The quarterly poor farm report was audited and accepted, with detailed expenses and credits listed, then the board adjourned to January 6, 1909.

Madtaen Nuh Doe Board of County Commissioners Jon Malone Tere Tart Henry Sunderman Dan Trapp Fairview James Nichols Madlaoy Lofee Heath T. HH. Sesteyn John Tripp Ralrview Preeinet IOS Cort D. Jenkins Cp. Johnson Shell Creek Peter Hussey Kirchhofer Jefferson Eimer St Dodee Dominic Schinek Pierce County Nebraska Madison Pierce Newman Grove CD. Johnson Battle Creek Neb Madison County Battle Creek Valley Bank George Schlitt Ty Preece & Dreehler Dlsen Battle Creek Hardware Battle Creek Roller Morrig Drig (Co Saccessserea Dib O. H. Mans Martit Ccesserseceress Bao Ae Eri ET Gali Ccs 'Ark Owlan Howard Miller Lumber Co Feo Gardole Ralph Fuerst Ecsee Steffen Johnson Tom Sessler Charles’ Uirieh Mathie Patt Siderman Malone Taft Bunder Man Geo EB. Richardson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mra. Weaver Mra. J. Mayland Mea. Weaver Dolls Ruth Davenport Helglite Wodinon Jessie Drehert Miss Drehert Pred G. Rooster of Carroll G. A. Young W. PF. Logan Com. Reynolds S. M. Laden Mr. Time Lelia Merle Makeman Dorcas Society Marquardt Hall Uecker-Raasch John Davenport B. T. Reid Sonea Christine Tina Bern al Jolwinee Church Clastiak Eve Ae Teen Christ Lutheran Church St. Paul's Second Congregational Church Man Denver Union Pacific Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Bedtrice Stromeburg Prof O'Shwer Weihe O'Shea Poelfle Shaw Tn Crosse Teddy Niohears W. W. Weaver Mdse J. F. Flynn John Malone Dave Larson Burr Taft Igga Ieiniogia Wm. Lovell I. D Christian A. J. Wells ET. Sages Geo Woodworth C.D. Pat Beva EE. Reed Haying Road John Guild D. Na Ribeitr Kromm PF. Dixon Sraditia John W. Warrick R. D L. W. Lyon Bi Heo BE. Stirk Work c LW Baker Lumber R. D. Neo J.T. Moore Oscar Brown Hernan Pew Howard M Iler Lumber Co C. R. Hinman Bridges Lumber Chicago Lumber Co I. L, Huffman Ilvery J. B. Donovan R. D, Ht E. Allbery Gus Kaul Frank Kloeke C.D Wm. Rockefellow R. DD Mills & Schenck John Hoggemere Barney Joe Bentsh W. Lyon Gralime Neo Bi Nelson & Gubbelelson Henry Usekor Work Trek Kooniestain Rsa Jacob Henderson Fred Gegier WL. Bilew Ames Trovas Fite Schroeder Wolf Houlereek Pardware Ca Renews Heotha Wiener John Krants WAL Gewel Carl Roitecchia Pana Ginbleman Galteman D Johnson Iilaniee Jhek Kooniteteln Otlee Expense Dilek Hitek McCullim Ino Wapetafore Tehtisen Charles Ulrich Indoprovision Sepinbor John Bure Hattle Creek
Search Courier

Search the Norfolk Weekly News Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Norfolk Weekly News Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication