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Newspaper

Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1908

Page

5

Grover Cleveland Dies Sudden at Princeton Home

Former U S president Grover Cleveland died at Lakeland Princeton New Jersey at 8 40 this morning age 71 physicians held back news as wife Mrs Cleveland and family physician were at the bedside his death attributed to heart failure with acute stomach trouble funeral expected Friday Roosevelt and Taft notified Cleveland the last surviving ex president in the United States had recently recovered from indigestion and had been improving prior years he was known as the sage of Princeton and a fisherman and hunter.

Cleveland Bryan Princeton Perrine New York Roosevelt Taft Grover Cleveland United States Theodore Roosevelt White House Princeton College the Sage of Caldwell Essex County New Jersey Buffalo Erie County N. Y James G. Blaine Blaine Benjamin Harrison Harrison Great Britain Senate

Norfolk Daily News Beats To Grover Cleveland Death Scoop

The Norfolk Daily News claims four rapid scoops in a week boasting exclusive coverage for the territory. It reports ahead of rivals on Taft nomination Sherman nomination Sherman gall stones attack and now the sudden death of ex President Grover Cleveland.

Norfolk Daily News Nebraska South Dakota Taft Sherman Grover Cleveland

Candy Factory Assigns To Meet Claim Of Bank

The Faucett Carney Candy Company of Norfolk transferred its business to Nebraska National Bank to protect creditors. The bank took possession Saturday evening by bill of sale, with potential reorganization possible. Liabilities reportedly exceed assets, and an inventory of stock and resources is being prepared to determine creditor positions. The firm began operations a year ago last January as a wholesale candy factory serving the northwest.

Faucett-Carney Candy Company of Norfolk Nebraska National Bank Nebraska National Bank of Norfolk Faucett-Carney Candy Company Faucett-Carney Company

Pink Picnic Committee Named for Second Annual Norfolk Event

SEGUND VG. United Commercial Travelers appoint D. S. Day E. C. Engle S. F. Erskine C. H. Taylor and Gus Markitan as Hustling Committee for the second annual 7. C. T. picnic in Norfolk to be held Saturday July 26. The committee will promote the event and invite traveling ten members including U. S. T. and others. the first picnic last summer was a jolly affair.

United Commercial Travelers D. S. Day E. C. Engle S. F. Erskine C. H. Taylor Gus Markitan Norfolk S&s Day B.C. Engle FP. Mrskine AL Taylor Gus Markttan

Norfolk Daily Briefs Narrate Local and National Happenings

A long stream of notes covers travel and visits by residents, including Miss Theresa Weber going to Germany for three months with her mother Mrs Culver, Amy Reynolds returning from Wakefield, and others in Norfolk visiting or en route to events. Congressman Kinkaid attends postmasters convention. J J Weaver on a Bonesteel line trip. local business and church figures travel or attend meetings in Lincoln and Omaha. Several births and illnesses are noted, plus repairs to roadbeds and a bank window.

Theresa Weber Germany G HL Culver Chicago M. Braden Amy Reynolds Wakefield George H. Spear Emmett Congressman Kinkaid Norfolk Lincoln Tle J. J. Weaver Dr. Kindred Meadow Grove J. L. Ross St. Joe BE. M. Clement Colfax Des Moines W. J. Huston Plainview Lyons C. J. Bernard John Craven Exeter Dan Craven Craven August Steffen G. Binderwald Christ Lutheran School Mary Miller Grandaughter Wayne Fred Krahn Carl Krahn St. Ansgar H. Krahn City Atkinson J. A. Waller Hadar J. C. Stoppel Humphrey H. C. Holt Kearney Oscar Linn Hoskins C. T. Bard Cretghton James E. Swiech Laurel C. H. Burnehley Wm. Saunders Dellia Barnes Winnetoon August Tiplasky Verduive Stanton Nebraska National Bank Omaha Woman's Home Missionary Society L. M. Hibbs Fairbanks-Morse & Co Fairfax C. A. Johnson Johnson Nebraska National Bank of Norfolk George E. Wallace Nebraska Louisville

Local court case eyed in Benny bicycle theft charge

The case of Elmer Benny charged with selling a stolen bicycle to a fori Haley was called in Justice Lambert's court and a thirty day continuance granted. Benny says another person gave him the wheel and he did not know it was stolen. Mrs S C Viewett was struck by a storm's wind while in Stanton county. she fainted, injuries not fatal, recovering at home between Norfolk and Stanton.

Fourth and Norfolk Avenue Elmer Benny Fori Haley Justice Lambert Yours Bonney Stanton County S.C. Viewett

Crawford Courier Editor Returns After Tour of Seven States

Bill Came Back recounts the journey of WH Tian Hoskins Little BH former editor of the Courier. He traveled five months west of the Missouri by rail and on foot seeking a healthier climate and wealth but finds Crawford preferable. He apologizes to his successor and shares a travelogue of seven states. Hugh McKenna departs for Wamore for the Nebraska circuit as neighbors wish him luck in recovering money offered by towns on tour.

Crawford Couriers Tian Hoskins Little Crawford Missouri River The Courier Little Bi O'Neill Hugh McKenna Wamore Irelas Saindy O'Neill Nebraska Tmach

Pacific extension of St Paul railroad in operation soon

Roswell Miller, chairman of the Pacific extension of the St Paul railroad, says the line from Lombard Montana to the coast has been laid far eastward and will be completed by December and in operation by May next year. He expects the project to be self supporting from the start and reports promising crop indications after a regional trip.

Lincoln Journal St. Paul Lombard, Mont Roswell Miller

The Same Old Pop Fireworks in Norfolk On Fourth

Norfolk retailers display fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches with no new devices seen this year. Despite general caution, firecrackers are being set off citywide in disregard of rules and a few youths imitate gunshot bursts, raising safety concerns.

Norfolk Norfolk Avenue

Frightful Creek Tragedy Narrowly Averted Near Bloomfield

Evert Mark and siblings narrowly escaped a fatal incident while crossing a high creek in a buggy. Horses panicked in mid stream, the buggy sank, one horse drowned, the other freed itself. The little girl was rescued with a whip and quick help from neighbors. The youths are praised for their presence of mind under frightful circumstances.

Knox County Bloomfield Evert Mark Blankenfelds Mr. Knudsen

MIP TWO EXCHANGE DAYS POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER

The exchange day is postponed for two months due to heat and many events. On the first Saturday in September the exchange day will be renewed with vigor, with Committee member Sturgeon leading the effort. The plan has previously succeeded in Watertown, Wisconsin, with many Norfolk families attending.

Sturgeon Watertown Wis

Diverse Norfork News Briefs Include Local Visits and Weddings

Ruth Shaw returns from Doane College Crete while Roy Litkart and Charles Landers head to Lusk Wyoming for summer work on Tom Bell ranch. Miss Kilden weds Mr Malone as Mrs Rice attends. Mayor Sturgeon’s car damaged in garage crash. priests in retreat at Creighton. Circus set for Lincoln July 12. lines form for Sioux City stop. Several out of town visitors listed with multiple small news items and a Sturgeon street storm sign check.

Ruth Shaw Crete Doane College Roy Litkart Charles Landers Elmer Hardy Lusk Wyo Tom Bell Ranch Antone Wilde Northwestern Uptown Black Hills Charles Rice Kilden Tilden Malone John Malone Madison W. T. Johnson Los Angeles Calif Norfolk Earl Blakeman Johnson Nashville Tenn J. R. Locke Stanton H. H. Howarth West Point Ben Sines R. Williams O'Neill HH. Lulkart G. T. Auringer Neligh EE. Mallory Pender T. J. Collingan Thurston William Colligan Decatur W. J. Thurston Plain: View Frank Sherman Monroe Alex Miller Ringling Eircus Lincoln Eirens Sioux City Sturgeon Father Walsh Creighton University Omaha Fred Hawken Fremont TPL Oa Milwaukee Willis Warner Willis Tenth Street Koontestoln Avenue Norfolk Avenue

First Congregational pastor Revo C W Ridder very ill

Revo C W Ridder, Norfolk's first Congregational church pastor, lies at home in critical condition. A number of visitors called on Sunday including Mr ioway, Mr and Mrs Henry Sweet of Elgin, Henry W Ridler of Scriber, and Mr and Mrs Herman Barney of Madison, who were married by Kidder thirty seven years ago this month. he showed some improvement today.

Revo C. W. Ridder First Congregational Church of Norfolk Kidders Tom Ioway Henry Sweet Elgin Henry W. Ridler Scriber Herman Barney Madison Kidder

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