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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
7
The article reports plans to begin work on a new ice plant building this week. It describes the power and cooling system, labor, and machinery, along with community notices and local movements connected to the project.
E C Burns longtime Scribner resident and former deputy oil inspector died after a long illness. He served in the Civil War, lived in Michigan and Indiana, and represented Dodge county in state affairs. Survived by his children Mary Inglesby Nellie Burns Mrs B Dollie Satw Birge Jesse John Robert, with burial plans in Scribner.
The Stanton base ball team and the Walthill Indians seek two games in Norfolk during the firemen's carnival week. Negotiations began Friday afternoon with city directors showing willingness to host Norfolk- Bitton doubleheader. City schedule shows Norfolk vs Henson Engler on Wednesday and Walthill Indians vs Plainview on Thursday.
The annual commencement exercises were held in the auditorium last evening. Graduates include Helen R. Skillman, Sherman E. Eddy, Charles Kenneth Paine, Della Gertrude Needles, and Alta F. Seals.
Special to The News reports Mr Bryan greeted by about 200 people at Chadron Depot in wet conditions Monday morning. Military band played as crowds listened to Mr Bryan, then long pine gathering with speech and music.
Fragmented OCR notes outline Democratic and Republican contrasts in Norfolk and nearby politics. Mentions calls for tariff changes trusts reform and railroad valuation doubts amid a Norfolk paving debate and city improvements led by figures such as Mr Malone and Mr Churtand.
Letter to the editor argues against paving Norfolk Avenue this year. It critiques A J Dier lind May 27 article, discusses sewer drainage, recommends condemning old sewer, installing new pipe sewers, and questions costs and curb plans versus paving. It cites Rosewater sewer proximity and surface water drainage concerns.
A nine‑car booster special from Norfolk arrives in Omaha after an excursion to Hill country. Police and a magistrate handle a crowded scene as the crowd protests a curfew and street disorder. The judge orders the group to Lincoln, amid a taunting telegram from Pat Sullivan in Casper.
Northwest Nebraska Bankers convened in Chadron electing WA Bucklin as president CC AL Minick as vice president W B McQueen as secretary treasurer. The meeting was led by DOE H Griswold of Gordon with welcome by D Te Jenckes Chadron and response by C M Thompson Newport.
A New York World report alleges 20000 was wired to a Teremi Wy candidate to the Nebraska senate, not EB A Burkett, with National Committeeman Jignes Dahiman Jolly claiming 813000 received by Nathan MH nonpinutes. In Tita 20H, funds were spent in Berges' governor bid, while Bryan allegedly benefited from part of the money.
The public figures shared Memorial Day remarks in Spencer Ringwood Long Pine and ONeill. Bryan spoke on national theme and unity amid partisan strife while highlighting presidential candidacy and constitutional principles.
Memorial Day services were held in Long Pine Neb with Reverend Ditlen delivering the oration and another minister giving a short address. The graves were memorialized as veterans from the Grand Army and early settlers attended, noting only seven of these old servicemen remained.
Mr Ervin spoke in Alnsworth Nebraska at the Tiseball Park before a large crowd on a special train from Leng Pine. He urged railroad workers to demand protective laws and criticized railroad officials and stockholders for opposing labor planks versus monetary interests.
In Spencer Brenecer Nel and a vast crowd hear W J Bryan on Memorial Day. He urges patriotism as love of country and sacrifice, notes peace can be achieved without battle, and hopes citizens shape government. He travels next by automobile toward O Neill after a meal with ex Senator Coffey and his party.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local weather or public notice with unclear city names and dates. Readable names include a city and a list of local terms, but key details remain obscured by garbled letters and misplaced characters.
An unclear clipping describes weather and a list of notes or tips. It mentions the phrase Te pitt Tepes and references personen and events in a partially legible format. The overall sense is of scattered observations rather than a single coherent report.
Citizens gathered for a Memorial Day observance as veterans and local leaders pledged to honor fallen comrades at the cemetery. A service featured remarks by Comrade CoA. Glows and recordó the community’s sacrifice, with emphasis on wartime ties and remembrance duties.
Special to The News reports Decoration Day services at the Elgin opera house led by Rev. Flor Sala. After services attendees visited the cemetery to decorate graves. Included coverage of Senator La Follette speaking 18 hours 43 minutes in the U.S. Senate, beating Allen's record, with Stone kept awake by colleagues and talks on the financial bill.
The readable fragments show garbled phrases about state and law matters amid damaged lines. No discernible people, places, or events can be reliably identified to form a coherent news item or notice.
The News reports Senator Athens spoke by telephone amid protests over his stance on the war and policy. Reports note he defended his position while critics argued the speech reflected broader political tensions.
Readable text notes Senator Tat Fellette will deliver a long speech in Norfolk after a prior lens speech with Weda Nortott. Senator Allen may attend the Norfolk event on the specified date to challenge Fellette.
A garbled OCR passage references a political figure and party names with mentions of speeches and protection of a candidate. The readable elements include Ab—, Pollette, and a March timing. The exact events, places, and names remain unclear due to illegibility.
A busy weekend article reports J. Witaisnuiieads leading the Potite rvete Viulloy hank in worship at different stations and a Saturday visit to Hor Steritives. Services at the laprlernt ehureh WH) began with Morning Drom next Sunday Pentecost openings tead. A large crowd attended Decoration dry services in town on Saturday and Pou Ingeldsby met with a palatuk accident as he slipped on steps, injuring his arm.
Otto Slada, 21, of southeast Battle Creek near the George O Lorey farm, drowned in the Elkhorn river while fishing with friends. He slipped into twenty feet of water after wading in a steep river bed. his body was recovered two hours later. Funeral services are planned at a nearby Lutheran church. His father is Ferdin Slada.
Fragments report heavy rainfall affecting Rosebud and surrounding areas. Mentions of local weather impacts, With trietion onaties and a flag of a person named Gregory creating Spencer at time. Bristow band performance noted during an event. Herrick Hurke county seat referenced as lost eight days amid W. J. Bryan visit.
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