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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
6
A long listing of weekend social and business visits across Norfolk Pierce Stanton Wayne and several small towns. People travel for shopping banking church and holiday events. Includes notes on notable residents moving or traveling and local officials and business figures in town for meetings or on leave.
After lengthy talks the Honeymooners show secures by agreement a week from next Saturday in Norfolk. The firm promises a high quality production by a renowned company and aims to draw a large local crowd and visitors from nearby towns for the New Year period.
A Lincoln Journal report notes huge freight and passenger volumes on the Burlington lines from Sioux City to ONeill and northeast Nebraska. Grain movement to Minneapolis and Chicago markets is rising, with water supply and train operations briefly disrupted.
The article reports on Sinkular case actions involving bondsmen and state attorney Donohue. Mine Sinkular faces arson charges for a store fire in Hoerrick, with further bond and court proceedings noted. A related Herman case and an arrest of Charlie are mentioned with bond forfeiture implications.
Des Moines Indiana December 17 News office reports a flood of letters from readers requesting copies of the December 1 New Northwest illustrated edition. An eastern visitor arrived seeking extra copies to examine regional interest and pricing.
Rosebud reports Love Jones was taken to Fairfax on a charge of stealing a horse near Carlock. The case involves an 8 year old referenced detail.
Frederick W. Reimers longtime Knox county postmaster and Columbus fixture for thirty five years has died after working as a freighter before the railroads arrival.
Mrs Edward Keeler died in Neligh after a three year illness. A J Moore of Neligh died last week. Mrs Mary A Welster died in Plainview this week after a long illness. Janes Keogh, longtime Shell Creek valley resident near Humphrey, died Tuesday from paralysis. John Hoffman of Clearwater, formerly of Stanton county, died this week. Mrs Mary L Abbey died at her sister’s home in Bassett. Mrs Sophia M Taft died last week at her son’s home two miles south of insert. The little son of Mr and Mrs William Kirstine of Pierce died last week at five months old.
N M Slunson of the state department of school and public lands has been in Chamberlain this week filing lands at the U S land office. The tracts listed for state selection include numerous sections in townships and ranges across the region. The filings await approval by the secretary of the interior to become valid and official.
Miss J Stason an instructor at the exclusive school says President Roosevelt slowed to rebuke a seminary riding party after a horse race along the road. She recalls the president angered by being passed and delivering a sharp lecture to the group.
Mrs. More rode horseback when her horse struck a post and threw her. She was taken to hospital in serious condition Wednesday morning after the accident near town. The horse was uninjured and the rider remains in critical care.
Mrs. I C Adams faced a quarantine clash when she chose to attend a local Meader Woodmen ball despite a scarlet fever quarantine. A city physician swore out a warrant, but in police court Justice Riseley imposed a modest fine after her explanations.
The cornerstone of The New Theater at Sixty second Street and Central Park West was laid in ceremonies stressing art over commerce. Addresses by Mayor McClellan President John R. Finley and playwright Angeius Thomas highlighted the theater’s artistic aims.
Washington reports a story tying President Roosevelt to the discomfort of several Forest Glen Seminary for Girls students near Washington. The tale accuses him of hogging the road while horseback riding on Thanksgiving morning and remains largely undenied.
In St Paul Minnesota Judge Hanft heard a case of a deaf and dumb husband accused by his deaf wife of assault using the deaf and dumb alphabet over a crying baby at night. The wife, Mrs George Dehler, claims threats to kill the baby and scratches on her face showed in court. Dehler, longtime Tuchell cigar store employee, is said to drink heavily at times and the judge plans to mediate with his employer to curb drinking.
William Hoey a switchman was killed when a steel spring from a cattle car fell after a minor collision. The door had been loosened and the spring struck him as he was thrown to the ground.
A brief note from New York on December 1 indicates ongoing inquiries into Wall Street affairs. Details remain limited as officials pursue investigations affecting markets and financial operations.
Governor Hughes names men to serve on a committee to investigate conditions on Wall Street. Most members favor secret sessions with public reports only. The Hemphurn bank inquiry last winter influenced the plan to protect stockholders. Hearings begin after New Year.
On the eastbound train from Deadwood to Kansas City two men opened fire in the smoker near junction. Jack Wright and son attempted to quell the riot as others fled, police arrested Wright and a companion, later releasing them. Wright claimed a penitentiary term for murder of a Kishville town marshal.
In Juice AL DR court at Sioux Falls South Dakota on December 18 Robert Ames serving twenty years for manslaughter faced arraignment for assault with intent to kill Steward Gill. Precautions were heightened to prevent escape as witnesses had vanished and the case was moved toward trial, with Ames to serve any new term after his existing twenty years.
Eight year old girl from Pukwana dies when a window sash falls in her home. Published December 19 in a local brief.
A fragment describes guilt in counterfeiting and a dubious remedy claim from the Kie sau Drug Co. It contrasts a boastful householder with his household, noting tensions and implied harm from fake cures and deception.
Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds described as developing into pneumonia are claimed to be cured by Rolow’s Poney ated Hi ie 0) 00thestotlined new Drones advertised by the Kioswu Drug Co with promises to heat the lungs and expel the cold from the system.
A woman describes a young man as full of himself, noting the remark as well put and pointed. The exchange highlights perception of vanity and social judgment in the scene.
Mrs M Mohktupey of Prentiss Mississippi reports three months of kidney and bladder trouble eased after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. She credits relief to the medicine purchased at Kiesau Drug Co and urges other sufferers to try it. A tale about a businessman's wife saving money in a sugar bowl is also mentioned.
An advertisement touts Foley's Ortho Laxitive as curing chronic constipation and stimulating the liver while Orino regulates the bowels, claiming natural wetting and no need for continuous purgatives. The Kiesau Progue notes a common marriage concern highlighting infidelity as unforgivable.
One hundred dollar reward offered for information leading to our case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio vouched for by Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. testimonials free. price one dollar per bottle. sold by all druggists.
F S Perdue resigns as Madison County superintendent effective January 1 making way for deputy state superintendent. County Clerk Richardson to call a meeting of the county commissioners next Saturday at 7 pm to fill the vacancy. Superintendent Hicel of Tattle Creek is rumored as a candidate with Mile expected to join the race Saturday afternoon. Perdie has taught in country schools and served as eighth grade teacher and high school principal.
The text notes a state official who has served as treasurer and president of the North Nebraska Torch Association and president of the North Nebraska Democratic Association. It mentions involvement in organizing the North Nebraska School Groups.
A boy from a rural area near Igre on the table died after illness believed to stem from two mall visits and a fall at town events. He contracted fever and typhoid like symptoms during travel and after a horse incident. He was the son of a farmer living seven miles north of the area.
Advertisement for bids from Madison county Nebraska for furnishing books blanks and stationery for the coming year. Bids due January 1 1909 with separate bids on books blanks and stationery and a $25 certified check. Bids opened at the January 12 1909 county meeting with option to reject any bid.
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