St Patrick Events Highlight Norfolk Social Week
St Patrick s day brought a sharp Croak In Lanten inactivity in the social field Three dancing parties were held Modern Woodmen dance at Marquardt hall South Norfolk dance in Railroad hall and a leap year dance at the Norfolk hospital A St Patrick s day dinner party by Mr and Mrs N A Rainbolt was one of the season s prettiest events Mrs F S Erskine hosted a 6 26 o clock dinner the second in a series Monday evening H C Engle entertained twenty five traveling men at a smoker The week also marked the first day of spring Women s clubs met and Trinity Guild held meetings Owl dancing club hosted a St Patrick s day dance Big Hearted Jim drew a good audience at the Auditorium Various social groups held gatherings throughout the week including Modern Woodmen initiations and Merry Widows entertainments
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Norfolk
Marquardt Hall
South Norfolk
Railroad Hall
Norfolk Hospital
Treland
St. Patrick’s Day
N. A. Rainbolt
F. S. Erskine
H. C. Engle
St Patrick Day Dinners and Dances Featured in Norfolk Events
A string of social gatherings in Norfolk marked St Patrick Day with 6:30 dinners and a leap year party at the Norfolk hospital. Notable events included Mr. and Mrs. Rainholt hosting a green themed dinner with euchre prizes, and Ed C. Engle hosting a 25 traveler smoker. Also celebrated were a silver wedding anniversary dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Erskine and a sixteenth wedding anniversary surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, with various club teas and birthday observances.
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Mrs. L. C. Taylor
Norfolk Commercial Club Smoke and Story Event
The Norfolk Commercial club hosts a complimentary smoker for traveling men at city hall on Saturday evening April 4. A box of cigars will go to the best storyteller. In about a week Norfolk will host 500 Nebraska teachers as guests with a band minstrel performance planned for the Auditorium on April 20, near Easter Monday.
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Norfolk Commercial Club
Norfolk
City Hall
North Nebraska
Hymenial Marriage of Mackay and Mitten in Madison
Dr. J. H. Mackay and Miss Aliee Mitten wed in Madison on Tuesday afternoon and returned to Norfolk that evening. The ceremony fell on the bride’s birthday and marked a familial celebration.
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J. H. Mackay
Aliee Mitten
Madison
Norfolk
Urban debate over roller skating on Norfolk sidewalks
Norfolk city officials move to curb the growing roller skating fad as pedestrians feel crowded off sidewalks. Council considers licensing skaters to use city walks to calm the issue before voters weigh in.
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Norfolk
Nebraska
Durland
Counnell
Garvin
White House Hosts Historic Christmas for Children
Mrs. Roosevelt invited hundreds of children from diplomatic corps, military families, and Washington officials to the East Room for a Christmas program by Roney's Boys of Chicago. The event featured a gold plane, organ chimes, carols, and a Marine Band performance, with President Roosevelt mingling with guests and serving refreshments.
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Roosevelt
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Army
Navy
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Supreme Court
Washington
Roney
Marine Band
Two Foot Campaign Hat Declared Modern Easter Millinery
A Norfolk report notes a striking two foot high black lace campaign hat with an English cockade as its centerpiece. It is billed as the season’s masterpiece and may cost about thirty dollars. Easter Sunday falls on April 14 and spring millinery openings will be announced soon.
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Norfolk
Like Father Like Son In Jail Bonded By Shared Fate
In Wenatchee Washington Benjamin Connors and his one year old son Orwell Connors were jailed after being convicted of horse stealing and selling a stolen horse. The son’s trial occurred at Waterville while the father faced Chelan county court. The elder revealed the relationship to officials after both were jailed and ironed, the man promising not to tell the boy.
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Wash
Benjamin Connors
Orwell Connors
Wenatchee
Waterville
Douglas County
Chelan County
Connors
Iowa
Wogon
Reng
Min
Walla Walla
Irons
Barney Ester,brook, & Guard
Spring sowing begins around Norfolk and Nebraska farms
Farmers in the northern Nebraska counties began spring sowing. Little grains of wheat were scattered across fertile soils as the week progressed, and much plowing has also occurred. This activity marks a tangible sign that spring is arriving.
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Norfolk
Nebraska
What an impulse led to J. L. Beach farm owner
J. L. Beach, formerly a conductor, is now the owner of a fine farm. The article highlights his career shift and current agricultural venture, noting his past as a conductor and his success in farming.
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J. L. Beach
Railroad Business Improves Amid Traffic Rise
Railroads report a clear upturn in the past two to three weeks with growing passenger travel nearly matching last year before the panic. Grain shipments rise as the Northwest grain bins empty, sending heavy carloads eastward through Norfolk with most train crews kept busy.
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Northwest
Norfolk
Northwestern
Kirkman Must Serve It Out At Fort Leavenworth
George W. Kirkman a former U S army captain must complete a three year term at Fort Leavenworth after the U S circuit court of appeals in St Louis upheld a lower court ruling that his sentences for forgery falsification of accounts and other offenses run consecutively. The case stems from court martials in 1905 and a habeas corpus writ denied by Judge Pollock.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
George W. Kirkman
United States Army
Fort Leavenworth
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Fort Niobrara
Kirkman
Louis B. Chandler
Chandler
Omaha
Kaw
Roosevelt
Runaways End Without Harm After Double Incident
Mrs C H Baker and her three year old daughter escaped unharmed after two runaways within an hour. A harness break caused the first runaway near South Thirteenth Street and Fifth Street, with bystanders helping to halt the horse. A second runaway smashed a spring wagon into a telepone post near Mrs Schwarte's millinery store, damaging the wagon but not injuring the mother or child.
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Norfolk Avenue
C. H. Baker
Gregory Water Prospects for Northwest Line Station
Gregory officials report North Western Line surveyors and railroad staff tested city well water and found it ideal for use. They seek a favorable agreement to supply Gregory as a watering station, tapping mains at the south end of Main Street.
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Gregory
Northwestern
Main Street
Arkansas Democrats Back Ed Harter for Norfolk City Clerk
A. J. Koenigstein, former Norfolk city clerk, endorses Ed Harter in his bid for Norfolk city clerk. The Arkansas letter states he will carry Arkansas for Harter and win in Norfolk wards, signaling strong Democratic support beyond local ties.
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ED. Harter
A. J. Koenigstein
Norfolk
Harter
Ed Harter
Arkansas
Koenigstein
Fort Smith
Ark
A. J. Koenipstein
Kansas
Chadron Pioneer Town Early Adopted Curfew Law
Chadron Nebraska pioneered curfew laws with Mayor Dahlman recalling a 1895 edict. The Omaha World Herald notes Chadron’s early curfew and debates personal liberty, placing Chadron among early U S cities to enact such measures.
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North Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald
Dahlman
George Junior Republic
Lincoln
Omaha
Colonel Hogeland
Chadron
United States
Dawes County
Fireman Watson Injured In Fremont Engine Accident
Fremont Neb March 23 Slipping from a runboard on a Northwestern engine and falling to the platform left fireman T W Watson of Norfolk with a fracture between knee and thigh He was hospitalized after aid and will be off duty for some time Another Northwestern fireman J Peterson was badly injured nearby yesterday in York when a shaker bar slipped and broke his right arm requiring days of rest
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Neb
Northwestern
Union
W. Watson
Norfolk
Watson
J. Peterson
York
Three Prisoners Seek Pardons From Convicts Themselves
Governor Sheldon heard three inmates at the penitentiary request pardons. One petitioner, a tramp named Sullivan, pleaded guilty to killing a friend at Sid...
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Lincoln
Neb
Sheldon
Sullivan
Sid
Seed Corn Notice From Iowa Department of Agriculture
Official notice from the Iowa Agriculture Department regarding seed corn registration and related filings. The release cites Graves Seed Co and Dek Motives as entities involved in the seed corn business within the state.
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FC Graves Seed CO
Dek Motives
City Tickets Nominated In Courtroom Turmoil
A. H. Viele and James Lough face charges as two accomplices swear he did not kill. Frank W. Woods linked to a $4000 theft from Crawford house funds seeks mercy after a skirt sewn stash failed. Robert Howard allegedly shot at a bartender in Kearney after a claim of rough treatment.
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Chiamorog
Frank W. Woods
Crawford House of Fame
Robert Howard
Kearney
Campbell Brothers Circus Returns to Norfolk After Tragedy
The Campbell Brothers circus comes to Norfolk with Ed Al and Verge Campbell leading the ensemble. Doc Campbell died last summer during nervous strain while the show endured rain interruptions. Fred Hatfield, a Campbell nephew, steps forward as manager as the Nebraska troupe plans a stronger spring tour starting from Fairbury.
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Campbell Brothers’ Circus
Nebraska
Norfolk
Campbell Circus
Doc Campbell
Campbell Boys
Doc" Campbell
Fairbury
Fred Hatfield
Campbell Brothers
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Verge Campbell
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Eircus
Wilk
Putnam & Bailey
Echeaa Trust
Barnom
Ant Saloon League Dominates Nob Ward Caucus Nominations
Wayne March 22. The Ant Saloon League or peoples caucus dominated a slate for mayor council and city offices. Incumbent Mayor H Ley was renominated by acclamation with Rinwald treasurer and Kinger city clerk. Councilmen nominees include Stringer Strahn and J W Jones.
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J. W. Jones
Citizens
Kennedy faction wins in Madison mayoral race
In Madison Nebraska a lively city convention backed Marshal Kennedy and defeated opposition to his reappointment. General Wryed was named mayor with a large majority, along with Phil Bauch as treasurer and Clyde Rynearson as clerk. Ward candidates Earl Fichter and F M Yeazel joined the slate with school board members L A Bley and Lon Wells.
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Nel
Marshal Kennedy
Strome Faetlon
Kennnedy
Gen. Wryed
Phil Bauch
Clyvde Rynearson
Earl Fichter
F. M. Yeazel
West Point Woman's Club Meets Amid History Studies
At West Point Nebraska the Woman's club met at Mrs. R H Campbell's home with English history focus on the house of Stuart. Roll call quoted Abraham Cowley. Evening program included Divine Right of Kings and notes on Stuarts Parliament immigration and Puritans led by Mrs Keefe and others. Also reports of local marriages, business sale, a wrestling event, and a stray aphorism about patting a man on the head.
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America
Herman Sass
A. F. Walla
Keefe
Nebraska Federation of Women's Chibs
Pudda Sorensen
Woilerdhy
Tiartie
Andrew Soeheen
Tite
Mroom & Yoe Citimer
Ganrtheld
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