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Newspaper

Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1908

Page

5

Neligh Liquor License Voters Back Current Rules Amid Rally

Voters in Neligh Nebraska convened to endorse the present liquor control system with W L Staple for mayor and a slate including Robert Wilsen and C L Wattles. The meeting pledged active support, noting the high school standard and urging turnout to back the ticket.

W. L. Staple Neligh Neb Athough Coun Chman Pirat C. L. Wat L. A. Borby W. T. Watthos Wie J. W. Spirk M. EB. Huffman Neugh Wor Conwell M. W. Hoffman CL. Wattles Wl LL. Staple Robert Wilsen FH. B. Dittiser Joe McCaig C. L. Wattles Jess Winn M. B. Huffman Nelizh

Modern Woodmen Rally and Class Adoption in Orchard

Modern Woodmen of America from Orch ard Venus and Walnut camps will hold a rally and joint class adoption in Orchard on Wednesday night April s and a large inter town attendance is expected. A banquet will follow the work and the rally may run through the night with prominent Woodmen including BE FE Kester W C James present. Deputy head consul D H Gipe organized the class in three weeks making the event the big Woodmen gathering in the area.

Orchard Neb America Orchard, Venus and Walnut S&s Be.fe. Kester W. C. James

West Point teachers' salaries fixed for coming year

West Point Neb March 24 The school board fixed monthly salaries for the coming year. Leah Meyer 80 William Theissen 70 Helen Travis 65 Agnes Barrett 55 and ten teachers at 50 each Eva Schairer Ida Melcher Emma Ackerman Blanche Shearer Margaret Gallagher and Blanche Shearer are listed among the 50 rates.

West Point Neb Leah Meyer William Theissen Helen Travis Agnes Barrett Margaret Gallagher Eva Schairer Ida Melcher Emma Ackerman Blanche Shearer

Foreign trees thrive as New Zealand forests replant with imports

The report shows New Zealand successful in cultivating foreign trees from the United States Europe and Australia. Eleven million arches of oaks spruces Douglas firs and eucalyptus are planted alongside nurseries expanding growth fast to yield timber. The study notes rapid ecological and cultural changes as native species fade and foreign varieties dominate the landscape.

United States Europe Australia New Zealand

Wasem Wins Close Canadian Bout Over Downs at Norfolk

Oscar Wasem defeated Jack Downs in a tightly fought middleweight match at the Norfolk Auditorium after three falls 26:90, 11:20, and 22:20. Referee Rich Jensen officiated as Wasem claimed the final victory amid lively action and crowd support.

Oscar Wasem Jack Downs Canada Oscar Wiasem Teelaive Wes Ively Owl Norfolk Housh Brothers Claude Housh Earle Housh Wasem Downs Jensen

Dr Vincent on The Mind of the Mob in Norfolk

Dr George F E Vincent of the University of Chicago lectured at the Norfolk Auditorium on The Mind of the Mob. He warned against spellbinders who manipulate audiences and urged reliance on personal conscience and truth. A $115 deficit to fund the high school course looms, to be covered by about fifty local backers.

Norfolk George FE. Vincent Vincent Erawids Ald University of Chicago Beihih Ehapy Jer Toho Ath LondaAnee W. E. Alexander Guy Alexander Raaten New Mexico Alexander Merensnutile Co Troutman Charles A. Madsen Madsen A. L. Killian Company Elgin John Donovan Madison Star-Mail Bryan Boston Conservatory of Music Lole Gibson J. W. Gibson

Rourkes Begin Practice Amid Small Roster Changes

In Omaha on March 28 the Rourkes started regular practice after Captain Franck and LeBrand arrived from the west on Saturday. Slim Hall joined at noon as Belden Autrey King Graham and Austin were listed as due to join.

Somorrow Omaha Gonding Lettrand Catetere Autrey Dolan Bave Craham Franck Short Sion Austin King Felt Welch Belden Sun Garden War Sanders Slim Hall McNewley Hollenbeck Ritzman White Sox Sioux City Lee-Glase-Andreesen Vineton Park LeBrand West Rourkes Graham

Norfolk Men Named on Omaha Grand Jury List

Norfolk residents Frank E Davenport and John W Decker are among North Nebraska citizens drawn for the Omaha division grand jury to begin in April. Other locals include John Coleman, J H DeLarm, John Hoar, Matthew Keeper, William Lytle, Mark J Simpson, George Snide, Nick Weber, and more. Petit jurors report April 8 include Ray Atkinson, Fred T Clift, Lewis B Manstead, J C Homskey, Milt Knight, William Smith, and Charles B Trow.

Norfolk Omaha United States Court Frank E. Davenport John W. Decker I. P North Nebraska John Coleman Wayne J. H. DeLarm Petersburg John Hoar Wayne Hotel Matthew Keeper Spencer William Lytle Neligh Mark J. Simpson Bassett George Snide Springfield Nick Weber Butte Petit Jury Ray Atkinson Ainsworth Fred T. Clift O'Neill Lewis B. Manstead J. C. Homskey Milt Knight West Point Wiliam Smith Charles B. Trow Wisner

Ex-Senator Allen Declines Pop Convention Attendance

In Omaha ex-senator W. V. Allen states he will support Bryan for president regardless of nomination. He predicts a southern dominated populist convention and doubts staying loyal to the Populist party. Allen hints Roosevelt remains a candidate and mentions his private trip to Logan Iowa to defend A. H. Sniff in a murder trial.

Bryan United States W. V. Allen Omaha St. Louis Watson Taft Republcans Roosevelt West Democratic Party Republican Party Logan A. H. Sniff Harrison County News M. E. Brundige

Indian Robe War Whoop Ends With Norfolk Jail Stay

Indian James Hallowell known as Chief Migvun loosed a war whoop on Norfolk streets prompting a police wakeful night. He spent the evening and night in the city jail before continuing his journey from Macy, Thurston county toward Genoa. His wife’s remark about half his money irked him greatly.

Nebraska James Hallowell United States B. J. Burkett Norfolk Madison County Norfolk Avenue Migvun Jall N. James Hallowell Macey Thurston County Genoa

Dedication Day Planned for St Paul Lutheran Church

Dedication of the new St Paul Evangelical Lutheran church will occur on May, the second Sunday after Easter. Rev M Lehninger of Plymouth will preach the dedication sermon with Rev Philip Martin of Stanstem presiding in the afternoon. An English sermon by Rev August Fiuch of Sleepy Eye is likely in the evening. Windows, delayed by non arrival, have been received.

St. Paul Chiurch M. Lehninger Plymouth Philip Martin Stantem August Fiich Sleepy Eye Minn

Wednesday Wrinkles in Norfolk Local Notes

Norfolk society and business notes report numerous residents returning from travels to Lincoln Sioux City and Omaha. Mentions include Dr Salter on call in Pierce, Miss Lena Mills from Sioux City and Victor Peterson visiting Norfolk from Wausa amid local events and upcoming wrestling matches.

A. Smith Lincoln Hurt Mapes Foster Lena Mills Sioux City M. C. Hazen O'Neill Fred Miller Utica A. G. Mason Meadow Grove Norfolk DP. M. Salter Pierce Ella LemMer Johnstown D. Mathewson Iowa O. Lamoureaux Lamro Tripp County Omaha Wii Vail Lawler Wayne H. S. Overrocker F. W. Koerber Koerber Madison Wis Victor N. Peterson Wausa Peterson Knox County J. W. Rose Grand Island Rey Jack Downs Auditorium Crawford Dewey North Nebraska Jack Sullivan Downs Lucky Bill" Cranda BE. H. Oelke R. N. Thorp E. M. Peterson Hugo Santy D. BR. Johnson P. H. Cox E. R. Perdue Ralph C. Emery R. Taylor South Norfolk Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Church

Joked During Operation Tumor Removed

Belle Fourche March 24. A patient was operated on without anaesthetic after joking during the procedure. The tumor was removed and the patient required about one hundred stitches.

Belle Fourche

Simple Rheumatism Cure Mixed From Vegetables

A well known authority on rheumatism promotes a harmless vegetable extract powder. The recipe, prepared by shaking ingredients together, claims to relieve rheumatic pain and swelling within weeks with no stomach distress. It advises obtaining the pharmacy preparation at low cost.

Hotlte

Local Bar Fight Leaves Neighbor Hospitalized

A dispute near Winn and a local bartender escalated into a violent confrontation. The victim suffered a neck wound requiring 100 stitches after an anesthetic was administered in a reckless attempt, prompting officials to note the odd claim that stitching saves lives.

Within Winn

Probable manager to be here shortly for Norfolk chautauqua

Wireless telegraphy and a simmered autanqum were the two subjects before the Commercial club directors yesterday afternoon. B. M. Holladay of Des Moines, manager of the Midland Chautauqua company, will be here soon to finalize details for a Norfolk chautauqua. The grounds location is under discussion with Island loop on the North Fork near the mill among proposed sites.

Witlhin Nebraska M. H. Ish United Wireless Telegraph Company M. Holladay Dee Moines Midland Chautauqua Company Norfolk

The Apple Tree Poem by Walt Mason

A fragmentary verse recalls planting an apple tree beside a garden wall. The speaker hopes the tree’s shade will comfort passersby and even a weary pilgrim, though dangers loom as pursuers may topple him and string him to a limb.

Walt Mason Emporia Garrette

Exodus from Poor Farm Sparks Spokane County Exodus

Fifty travelers left the Spokane county farm at Spangle to seek railroad work. Superintendent Wo M Stafford reports more will depart within a week. At the farm there were 11 dependents including nine aged women before the exodus began. Since year start between 600 and 64 men have been served, many wanderers included. Origin and destination of the travelers are undisclosed.

Spokine Wash Spokane Spangle Wo M Stafford

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