Norfolk News Briefs From Friday Town Roundup
A long list of local visitors and residents in Norfolk is chronicled. People from Scribner, Wayne, Creighton, Meadow Grove, Pierce, Omaha, and other nearby towns travel to Norfolk for visits, holidays, or business. Households and businesses mentioned include the Webb, Forbes, Weatherholt, and Hansen families, plus the Bob Seller livery barn purchase, and Indian aid counsel in Niobrara. A weather note records 11 degrees with a chilly wind, and local civic notices mention state veterinary talks and a perjury case in the Foerster liquor matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Welch
Brown
PC Killeran
Ogrule
Gus
Otto Hlendeix
Beriler
Norfolk
Wakefield
Howe
Tromer Dye
Meadow Grove
Ion
O Nein
Cael Hansen
Som O
Bloomheld
Cole
Omaha
Mbt
Hansen
Mildred Forbes
Wop. Forbes
Butte
Overrla
Sioux Malls
Bray
Nellie Kaull
Winside
Fay Moore
Ab Tons Lenis
Bokiomper
Antony Bokamper
Pierce
Alj
Wilcox
Cresory
Road
Sullivave
Madisonry
Jackson
Frank Jnnequith
Missister Jaequith
Chihoji
Elmer Jolson
Jacquith
Lake Front
Oktoon
Iowa
Miss Knieht
Tressie Wecker
Pieree
Robert Sehelly
Western Union
Shinton
AL Mein
Nebysehn Veteriiaes
State Farm
Reoeort
Fenske al Moshi
Jaimies M. Sford
Yankton
Dallas
M. Nichols
Mierce
Latina
F Barnhart
Niobrara
David Campbell
Campbell
Gallagher
Woo
Page
Holt Courty and
Ways
State Bank of
Albany
Neville
Coweatchere
Snow Fall Report from Long Pine and Valentine
Six inches of heavy snow fell in Long Pine and Valentine with worsening travel conditions. Forecasts predicted continued snow and deteriorating visibility into the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Pine
Valentine
Welehbedower
Trypne
Preaching on Modesty and Self-Image in 19th Century Church
A fragment from a St Louis area church sermon discusses women using cosmetic powder and brow pencils to enhance appearance. The pastor argues self-adornment is not a duty and condemns vanity as a sin against God, urging modesty and restraint in personal grooming.
Unclear Norfolk Nebraska Letter Remains Advertised
A garbled 19th century notice lists names including Mrs Laniria Cirtlett Miss Mary Yempeke Win Bown and others as letters remaining for posting in Norfolk Nebraska. It directs recipients to respond within fifteen days or the letters will be advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postetties
Norfolk
Neb
Dee
Laniria Cirtlett
Mary Yempeke
Win. Bown
Nettie TH
Gregory
Chas Hachenschmitt
Haseen
Lams
Yonis Thoms
Wiley
Ernst
Wilson
Willicky
Ethy
Pyar
John R. Havs
South Dakota to Consider Immigration Bureau Advertisement Plan
Watertown reports the upcoming session will weigh creating a state immigration bureau to advertise resources and attract home builders. Past efforts stalled over funding and rural opposition, while real estate and urban groups push lawmakers to back a dedicated office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
South Dakota
Immigration
Tim Vise
State Mail Association
PF. McClure
Metre
United States
South Dako
Nany
Bureau of
Hammond in Police Court Over Cane Attack
Horace Allen, buyer for the Hammond company, accused Typewriter Company president Mr. Hammond of striking him during a dispute over a stock certificate. Hammond denied the attack and was placed under bond for three months good behavior. Allen also filed a larceny complaint, to be reargued tomorrow before a different judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dec
Dion
Chimes KB
Piarieacand
Hammond: Typewriter Common
Carr
Horace Allen
Hammond Company
Hammond
Allen
Murder Record Is Reduced in Chicago This Year
Police records show 156 people were murdered in Chicago this year with 24 unsolved cases. The article contrasts current totals with six prior years, noting a decline not seen since 1901 except for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eta Hatice
Police Dequertment
Bureau of Records
PHOS
Poor Nasheed
Race to Ireland on $1,000 Wager
Chicago politician Pat O'Malley travels aboard the Lusitania from New York to Queenstown to race to Ireland on a $1,000 wager with Jim O'Leary the stockyards gambling king. The bet arose at the First Ward Democratic ball Monday night with the odd challenge noted by party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Chicago
New York
Queenstown
Pat O'Malley
Jim O'l Leary
Fragmentary Irish Wine Bet Sparks Barroom Dispute
An altercation erupts in a bar when O M alley and O Leary argue over bottles of champagne and a wager to drink wine in Ireland next week. The tense scene includes taunts about drinking history and family tables as the dispute escalates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Leary
O'Malley
Ireland
America
Students rough it in northern lumber camps study tour
Students from the University of Nebraska forestry department will spend three weeks in lumber camps in Wisconsin and Minnesota to study forestry problems. They departed this week led by Prof. Phillips for field observations and hands on learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Forestry Department
University of Nebraska
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Phillips
London Women Duel Over Divorce and Alleged Infidelity
In London a high society divorce case surfaces as Mrs Mabel Atherton sues for 100000 alleging breach of promise. Mrs Taylor aunts Mrs Atherton at Park Lane and chokes her the affair entwines with Mrs Stirling suing her husband for divorce naming Atherton as corespondent. Both women bound over to keep the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mabel Lotwise Atherton
Caywath Yuarde Muller
Lord Churchston
Tasdor Bldenis
Tayior
Atherton
Taylor
Stirling
Tribute to Isaac Davidson by Frank Nelson
A Niobrara tribute recalls Isaac Davidson who died December 14 1908 at about seventy. Nelson notes his honesty energy and integrity as the monument he leaves and mentions Davidson came from England in 1883 and ran affairs successfully on both sides of the ocean before retiring two years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niobrara
Neb
Dee
Isaac Davidson
Frank Nelson
England
Bank Deposit Law Promises Fast Payment to Depositors
Lincoln Nebraska December 18 bankers push for immediate provision of a 100000 dollar fund to pay depositors. bill aims to provide for prompt payment once assets are evaluated while opponents warn it may defeat the measure by delaying funds. Additional notes cover business changes in the Northwest including new buildings and property trades involving Miss Etta Harnes Oakdale milliner and Johnson Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Amiti
Thiaseh
Bryon Dol
Shallenberger
Bisset Leider
Wille
Newport & Ld
Myers
Glasser
Etta Harnes
Oakland Milliner
Oakdale Sentinel
W. B. Carlock
Carlock
Wintes Brothers
Johnson Brothers
Wausa
Hyde County
South Dakota
Sorenson Leaves West Point for Extended Visit
West Point Nebraska December 14 Special to The News farmer F W Sorenson of the vicinity departs for an extended visit to his native country. The move signals a lengthy trip likely to involve family and local connections as he plans to be away for an undetermined period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point, Neb
F. W. Sorenson
School Board Sets Vacation and Furnaces Disposal
The school board met in regular session and ordered disposal of old furnaces stored in the basement. Vacation for students and teachers was fixed from December 18 to January. West Point basketball boys beat the Wisher boys 21 to 5 while the girls won 40 to 3 in a fast Friday game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
West Point
A Promise. ONeill Democra We Are Requested to Announce
A cryptic social notice announces an exclusive event by an elite group at their rooms Friday evening. It promises a multi course menu and distinguishes this gathering from prior programs while keeping time place and membership secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneill
Democrati
Othe Anheuser Dusehhob
Convivial Epicores
Weller Love Tie Up Local Lumber Firm Bride
Dennis C. Weller of Weller Heathers lumber dealers wed Miss Gertride Love of Pender Nebraska the ceremony occurred late this week. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs SD Love prominent Pender citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Net
Dennis C. Weller
Weller Heathers
Gertride Love
Penter
Nebraska
SD. Love
Pender
Ames Pleads Guilty in Prison Assault Case
Robert Ames, already serving a twenty year term in the Sioux Falls penitentiary for manslaughter in Charles Mix County, pleaded guilty before Judge Midge Jones to an assault on Steward Gill at the penitentiary. Sentencing set for Saturday. Ames has about fourteen years remaining on his current sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slows Walls
S. C
Dee. Ih
Robert Ames
Sioux Falls
Elaughter
Charles Mix County
Midge Jones
Steward Gill
United States
South Dakota
Ames
Gil
Steward
Gulas
A SAUSAGE SUIT
Moses Zimmermann head of an East Side sausage firm sues for 260000 in a New York supreme court case alleging a Jewish newspaper published that his firm sold kosher sausage falsely. The suit stalled awaiting amendment of the defendant description. The article mocked meats including bologna and smoked tongue claiming horodino seal from carcasses of dead horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erlanger
Supreme Court
Moses Zimmermann
East Side
Death of Isaac Davidson In Niohmwa Town
Isaac Davidson, early settler in Niohmwa, died this week in Breslanid. Born in Longtown, he arrived in the country in 1887. The community and local fraternal orders mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichiwa
Dee
Phospelite
Dseuie Davillson
Niohmwa
Odd Fellows
Mr. Davillsom
Longtown
Breslanid
Noted Chief Dead on Pine Ridge Reservation
A fragmentary report notes the death of a noted Pine Ridge chief involved with U.S. government relations and Ute land issues. The text references his service to the government and potential retirement needs, with garbled dates and names making details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Ridge
D. D. Dee
Utes
Wyoming
Jury Impersonation Case Names Listed in Haine Proceedings
The Haine Jury names emerge with a list of roles for a person posing as various professionals. Foreman William Hill and builder Thomas Walsh lead a broad roster including Henry Peecher cloth slip, Sammel W. Johnson supplier, John Bouhan stademan, Frederick Lee Richmond cashier, Alexander Jaedin milk dealer Louis New and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hainsson
William Hill
Thomas Walsh
Henry Peecher
Sammel W. Johnson
John Bouhan
Rederick Lee Richmond
Vexander Jaedin
Willeh Mc“ullagh
Louis New
William Mobeni
Michanipfan
Pratrick Ahearn
Armen
Henry Boenle
Evaded the Sheriff In Pierce Leader Report
On Monday Sheriff L E Phipps of Burt County arrived in Pierce and was accompanied by Sheriff B R A in connection with evading the sheriff. The fragmented report notes law enforcement action and cross county involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
L. E. Phipps
Tekamah
Burt County
Pierce, Nd
BR. A
Man Wanted in Port Equity Arrest Near Plainview
A twenty year old Younes man named Frank Taylor is sought on a statutory charge. Sheriff Phipps reports Taylor has been elusive, apparently shucking corn in Plainview for several days, with deputies unable to locate him as of now. The subject reportedly fled the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taylor
Elvarge Taylor
Sheri Phipps
Scaffolding Fall Kills Man at Aberdeen Church Site
A worker died yesterday when scaffolding collapsed at the new Mephonbst church in Aberdeen. Fred Barr of Lemmon SD, a carpenter, sustained injuries and is hospitalized in critical condition. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon on the church construction site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Fred Barr
Lemmon
Man Charged With Bigamy Cleared in District Court
Raleigh Scott Free. Ralelph Seow of Pane faced a bigamy charge. the district court term ended with the county attorney dismissing the case. Scott, who married a young girl near Page, was arrested for bigamy after claiming his wife had a divorce. He said he believed his first wife had divorced and remarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Scott Free
Ralelph Seow
Pane
Charle
Bloomy
Scott
Page
Man Admits Liquor Sale Without License in Inman District Court
Frank Coleman of Tamian admitted selling liquor without a license at his Inman area establishment this week. He was fined 100 dollars. Sheriff found six cages of beer at the premises and the court ordered the liquor destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inman
O'Neill District Court
Frank Coleman
Tamian
Railroad News and Railway Officials Appointments
K K Hicks of the North Western at Fremont becomes superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school. Welly will inspect files for proper maintenance. Joe Wrichtand ar Writ, a minor, summoned to appear in juvenile court. Pierce County treasury rises as railroads pay taxes. Chicago & Northwestern remits 6451.12, others noted. D Nl. Kelly named tariff inspector for the western division based in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. K. Hicks
Northwestern
Fremont
Methodist
Welly
Chiewke & Northwestern
Lincoln
Joe Wrichtand
Tae Leon
Shoux City
Commerte Coonmission
Teddy Jr for Legislature in Thompsonville Plan
Residents of Thompsonville plan to push Theodore Roosevelt Jr into a seat in the Connecticut assembly after a longer residence. The young Roosevelt, employed in the town and already on Governor Lilley’s staff, would add prominence to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Nator
Lilley
Thompsonville
Roosevelt
Nothiie
Connecticut Assembly
General Assembly
Explosion Destroys Train Carriage Near St Paul
A day coach on a Northern Pacific line exploded near St Paul in the afternoon, destroying two cars and delaying trains by two hours. A coach was ripped from the tracks, flames spread to a sleeper, but all passengers escaped unharmed though belongings were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Mill
Esblorion
Was
Iin No
Paolo Passeteer
St. Paul
Whose Mule Is Julia in Maryland Dispute
Marion County Democrats challenge Allegheny County Maryland's claim to Julia the mule of William Bryan. They cite the Marion County vote showing 62 percent for Bryan and 4 007 for Parker, arguing the rival counts misstate the result and the prize belongs to local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Maryland
Mont Vernon
Allehenye County
Julia
Brean
Bryan
Parkers
Allegheny Equunty
The Grief Visit by Walt Mason
A fragmented verse piece describing a visit of grief and mortality with a faded, reflective tone. The narrator hints at impending loss and the arbitrariness of life as morning and evening scenes contrast against a person’s resting state. The passage conveys mood and mortality themes without showing a complete narrative.
Fragmented lines obscure a poem note
The readable text shows a garbled fragment about a poet and a performance cue but lacks coherent names, places, dates, or clear events to summarize.
Pennsylvania Coal Scare Record Feared Supply Shortage
The article reports expert testimony on anthracite coal supply in Pennsylvania. Prof Griffith estimates total available coal for winter use and notes only about 60 percent of canal region coal has been mined and marketed, with concerns about semianthracite yields and regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griftith
Torthern
Pennsylvania
Hese
Comity Judge Dewald Sets March Marriages in Port City
Northwest weddings list shows Judge Dewald arranging marriages for young couples from surrounding counties. The court assigns a single ceremony date with multiple partners including Huston Mirek Padize and Agnes Ryden Hiavtatead, Agnes Mab Clow Tai howaetly, and others as part of a regional matrimonial plan.
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Dewald
Weat Port
Marcha Shirvey Huston
Billy Mirek
Padize
Tai Howaetly
Phe
Qewald
Business Changes in the Northwest and Dallas relocations
John Meister takes charge of the Boyd hotel in Wayne Aboust Redmer sells Beamer market to Gus Hennedy George Levarette becomes Tremont hotel proprietor in Hanesteel Klein Norton open a Hasselt meat market in Atkinson Wayne Butter company opens in Wayne Ahead Nuss to open a Dallas bakery and confectioners shop S00 M $8 Holselaw W oDones open moving plate show Pierce in Kelner building Andy Hanson sells Plainview saloon to York party possession first of year Comstock Cousins expand hardware business on Meement land in Greeley Kansas Pritchard buys Pick Dow restaurant Plainview taking possession first of year Dew moves to Creighton Dew in Dallas News Gordon of St Louis buys Waghr real estate office building Slaweliner leases and sets up office Joseph Tummond West Point barber buys FLOAD Riser shop consolidates businesses McNeesy and other local figures amid political shifts in West Point and Dallas.
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Northwest
John Meister
Boyd
Wayne
Aboust Redmer
Gus Hennedy
George Levarette
Tremont Hotel
Hanesteel
Klein & Norton
Atkinson
Hasselt
Wayne Butter Company
Nuss
Dallas
Holselaw
W.oDones
Pierce
Kelner
Andy Hanson
Plainview
Pirtles
York
Neb
Comstock
Greeley County
Kansas
Hor. Pritchard
tWirlan
FLOAD
West Point
Fumemond
Caroline Monty Ane
Hordess Otomntssion
Peyntor
Uni
Nile
Leno McNeely
Pest
Wietlaeron
Rosati Examry
Chaldive McNeely Wis
Mie Jacksons
Allison
McNools
Monee Trust Company
Not Dangerous This Time ONeill Frontier
Mrs paredete 8 MacManphy of Omaha deputy pane fool commissioner wue ay ONeill Visitor Tiescias ast As a resul Of tear Iast visit to ONO a Hite tens Hn a your wea Mrs. Mite Mive pilin had one of any Incal hutchers arrested and fued for selling adulterated sau sage. We o understined that unem tt rip however Mrs MacMurphy was merely looking after some private business and there will be my heel to her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neil Frontier
Paredete
MacManphy
Omaha
Pane
Wue
O'Neill
Tiescias
Ono
Mite
Osmond Newspapers Rivalry Over Print Jobs Sparks Talk
The Pierce leader notes The Norfolk Daily News offered 1 000 ruled letterheads for a Pierce customer at 82 50 and contrasts a prior Osmond village offer of 250 bill heads for 1 50. The exchange hints at competition and production costs in local print services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmond Republican
Brother Back
Pierce Leader
Eave
Norfolk Daily News
Pierce
Leader
Brother Leader
Osmond
Notable Offer Missed for Job by Unclear Applicant
A fragment notes an offer to fill a job was not accepted by the candidate. The text is incomplete and does not identify names, places, or organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi W
Munsey Opposed as Cardinal Gibbons Protests Sunday Paper
A Baltimore observer reports Cardinal Gibbons leading a movement against Sunday afternoon newspapers. Citizens form a committee to protest and circulate p am phlets urging action. Community members plan meetings and pledge to oppose the Sunday edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Dee
Toatian
Studoy
Happy reunion for Hutchinson County man in South Dakota
Martin Brower, long separated from his sister since childhood, is joyfully reunited after authorities locate her in St Joseph Missouri. Brower, a Hutchinson County resident for four years, had grown up an orphan in a Catholic institution, and the discovery of his sister confirms a long awaited family connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Martin Browen
Hutchinson County
Brower
St. Joseph
Seat Dakota
Hliwans
St. Joxeph
Lonvine
Hens Littered by Fraud at Chicago Poultry Show
Report describes alleged deceit at the Coliseum poultry show where hens are blinded by incandescent lamps causing them to lay extra eggs. Creators claim birds misled by lighting are producing two extra eggs every day, with extinguished lights used to let fowls nap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coliseum
Mid- West
Bryan letter pushes patriotism amid party clash in Mutsburg
A demagogic missive from Bryan supporters in Mutsburg targets Wisconsonian voters and Republicans. It accuses opponents of treachery and calls for burning effigies and sacrificing votes to stem Democratic losses. The letter urges voters to back Bryan against Republican candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutsburg
Beyan
Corsy
Arddeck
Ora
Inole
Preallene
Tilted Statin Steel Corporation
Coy Peevicusls
Paul
Legbeny
Dewan
Bryan
Platts Memoirs Said to be in Writing for Publication
New York reports Tom Platt is writing his memoirs, with publication planned after his Senate term. The work is expected to reveal frank political recollections spanning NY state policies, factions, and the Republican organization that dominated state politics for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Platt
New York
Dee
Unite Stites
Thomas €. Mart
Mainy
Re-piblican
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. J. WH. Mackay
Burt Mapes
Gus Warner
Uockerdtuaneh
Jenn Moreeh
Scribner
Mra
HO. Webb
A. J. Weatherholt
St. Louis
O. K
St Lotte
Biest Methodist Kylew Pal
Phillip
Immigration Bureau
Limerick
O' Mallow
Nebraska University
Bank Deposit Law
West Point News
Weller
Charles Mix
Nichrace
The
Haine Jury
Railroad News
Teddy, JR
Northern Pacific
St. Cloud
Walt Mason
Dan
Guy
Olee
Lee
Northwest Weddings
OLD
Crecors
Tone Bros
Des Moines, Iowa
Munsey
Martin Brower
Tom Platt
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