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Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

5

Marquis of Eckersley Comes to Norfolk as Duke-in-Training

Kansas City salesman and writer Mr. Chandler, known as the Marquis of Eckersley by his English adoptive father, is staying at the Oxnard in Norfolk. The Duke of Livingstone has legally adopted him, making Chandler the heir to a Deep Deane estate of about 7,000 acres, though the title and estate face heavy mortgages. He plans to continue working and values labor and respect for age, as he travels between Chicago and Kansas City while awaiting the estate's future.

Marquis of Bekersley Duke of Livingstone Norfolk Oxnard Marquis Lawrence Chandler Kansas City The Enalls Mr. Chandler Canada Chandler Armour & Co Chicago Simmer Wo Tlvmnan St. Peter and St. Paul Ceneo Posseserto Livingstone Oak Park America Franklin Hudson Company J. M. Campbell Armour Company Grand Island H. McClenaghan Madison Wakefield C. J. Marcue LeMars Sioux City John Hinds Julesburg Colo Congregational Church Mr. Hinds Congregation For Action J. & Smith Omaha R. E. Williams Clearwater M. C. Hazen Neligh W. J. Stadelman C. Blackman Mr. McClennatan Joseph Crow Jack Koenigstein J. O. Metcalf Western Union Telegraph Company Naval Service Tle New York Fremont Aerie of Eagles Fremont Fremont Aerie No. 200 Po M. Barrett J. K. Boas PL Parish W. HB. Stridge Myron Schwenk Mer. Heim University of Nebraska Spain Lincoln Journal Nebraska Lincoln Stanton Norfolk Railroad Stanton Dispatch Bryan Fremont Herald Mark M. Bellinger Bellinger Martin Mr. Bellinger Hastings Edwin A. Fry Grace Irene Fredrick A. Boulan Yankton South Dakota Grant G. Giller First Methodist Episcopal Church Florance Lundell Valenciennes Nebraskia College Conservatory Musie Daily Press Dakotan Tne Beyhind Thor Denver

Tindall Lecture Delights Y M C A Fundraiser

Dr Tindall spoke on The Attractions of Palestine at the Methodist church for the YMCA building fund. Despite cold weather a good crowd attended and the lecture netted about 25 to 26 dollars for the YMCA fund as his witty and personal recital held keen audience attention.

Tindall DR. Tindall Palestine Y. M. G. A. Building Fund

Lake City Nebraska to Bloom with Rail Lines and Lake Front

Lake City in Rock county Nebraska near Pony Lake is slated to be platted within days as the junction of proposed Newport and Northern railroad lines. Backed by New York capital, the town aims to attract the Burlington extension from Neill to Winnen. Artesian wells and rich ranch land surround the site as initial business firms are contracted and housing planned.

North Nebraska Lake City Rock County Newport North Nebo “A Ma.ha, Newport & Northern Railroad New York Burlington U Neill Pony Lake Nebraska Vloor Ammer Hay

Norfolk High School Opens In New Building After Fire

For the first time in over a year Norfolk high school students work under normal conditions in a new two story building at Phillip Avenue and Sixth Street. Classes resume with minimal disruption after moving from the Olney building and heat and ventilation systems pass inspection.

Phillip Avenue Sixth Street Olney Norfolk High School Bodwell

Columbus Nebraska approves water pumping contract

Columbus city council awards a seven cent per thousand gallons water pumping contract to John W. Burke of the electric light company for over six years. The city provides the pump and the company provides the mortar. Water pressure is planned at about fifty five pounds direct pressure for fires.

Columbus Neb Columbus City Council John WT. Burke The Electric Light Company Furniall

Lift of eastern Nebraska cattle scabies quarantine May 1

A long standing ban on interstate cattle shipments from eastern Nebraska due to scabies will be lifted May 1. Government and Nebraska officials say the cattle itch has been stamped out in the eastern half, though dipping and permits remain for certain movements and sheep handling remains regulated.

Nebraska Knox County Knox, Antelope Boone Creeley Greeley Valley Sherman Buffalo Phelps, Gasper Ted Willow Kansas

Frightful Runaway Near Verdigre Kills Mother and Injures Daughter

Verdigre Nebraska April 29 Special to The News Mrs Nels Nelson was fatally injured when the buggy horses bolted after a car driven by banker Mr Stephenson frightened them. Her daughter Mary Nelson age fifteen was badly wounded yet expected to recover. Mary had clung to horse heads and was dragged for a block before losing the reins. The pair had been en route to Omaha to join husband and father who was selling hogs. The accident also left Mrs Nelson with internal injuries and multiple bone fractures. Burial followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery beside her husband G A Lathart.

Mary Mary Nelson Nelson Omaha Stephenson

Six Men On Road To Launch Norfolk Cigar Campaign

Six commercial travelers will depart from Norfolk next Monday to launch Smith Bros. Realty Advertising Tobacco Inp. The plan covers nine states with an initial order of 20000 cigars. Travelers include J. B. Sweet Wm Jackson Pearson Neligh Adams Vail and Robert Utter.

New Norfolk Wholesale Cigar Company Norfolk Smith Bros J. B. Sweet Oliver Typewriter Wm. Jackson

Gets Bullet in His Hip in Valentine Nebraska

Edward Cahota a seventeen year old boy shot Samuel Bordeaux a quarter breed Indian in the hip during a nocturnal visit to the Cahota restaurant and living quarters. After two rap on the window Cahota fired through the window wounding Bordeaux and Bordeaux left for the reservation. No motive or arrests reported.

Valentine Neb Edward Cahota Samuel Bordeaux Cakota

Funeral for Mrs Anna M Luthor at Trinity Church

Friends filled Trinity Episcopal Sunday for the funeral conducted by Rev Woillie with many floral offerings on display. The services at the church reflected the community's respect for Mrs Luthor.

Anna M. Luthor Trinity Episcopal Church A §. Woillie

Committees Named to Advertise Norfolk by Commercial Club Auxiliary

The Commercial Club Auxiliary named standing committees including local project industrial and membership and elected W T Logan as chair. The meeting at Durhand Trust Company drew the largest attendance yet, increasing membership to forty four and approving plans for weekly cleaning on Norfolk Avenue and a lawn parking contest with the Woman's club. A May 12 meeting date was set and directors planned constitutional amendments to admit the auxiliary as part of the club.

W Tr Logan C. . Sabter Wo Ray la. Trish Wow L. Anderson FC Aeris Woman's Club Norfolk F. H. Beele Commercial Club Commercial Club Auxiliary Messrs A. J. Durland G. Mayer

Rainfall Remains Below Normal Across Nebraska

The weekly summary reports warm dry weather with below normal sunshine and cooler readings in the northwest. Rain was light overall, with most eastern and southern counties under half an inch while the northwest saw between a half and 1.5 inches since April 1.

Standard Lincoln Neb

Freezing Point Again With Warmer Air Promised

The report notes Monday night low near thirty-two degrees with forty-five degrees as the day’s high. Warmth is expected midweek as a low pressure system moves from the northwest, easing the cold spell and bringing warmer air. Weather conditions reference a Norfolk storm center with notably low pressure.

Archin Norfolk Atlantic Heenan

Hot Springs Doctors Endorse Treatment In Lincoln Letters

Investigation invites scrutiny of doctor advertisements and testimonials. Lincoln readers report praise letters and endorsements for Hot Springs treatment, with claims of government and military approval and cures when others failed.

Hot Springs Doctors Visit Norfolk for Free Consultations

The Hot Springs Doctors promise cures for supposedly incurable cases and will be in Norfolk for two days May 12 and 18. Dr Ben W Kinsey, chief of staff, will see patients at the Jeffich hotel with free examination and consultation offered to all who call.

South Path Ldth Lincoln Ben W. Kinsey Hot Springs Norfolk Jmeffic

Weather forces and barometer show cold Norfolk wind surge

The storm center’s light air kept the wind northward for a long spell in Norfolk. A Pacific Northwest high pressure system arrived Tuesday raising the barometer toward thirty inches and bringing cold air that made residents shiver. A warm air surge from Medicine Hat hints at a rising thermometer ahead.

Norfolk Pacific Northwest Medicine Hat

Warm Patch survivals in Nebraska fruit acreage

North Nebraska fruit suffered heavy damage from the cold snap while experts in Norfolk report the southern side of trees as remaining safe. Farmers note oats escaped major harm and observers warn regional crops faced uneven impact across fields.

Nebraska Norfolk

Valentine Teachers Named for Next Term at Local High

At a meeting in Valentine Nebraska on Apel 27 the Bend oF Ordication named new teachers for the upcoming term. Those retained include Misses Gallet and Danham plus Gordon and Watson, while leaving are Pettijotta Holly and Wendte.

Valentine Neb Apel Uhre Pletors Missouri Elieas Prot MH Watson Sinjgerintendent Mies Driscol Danham Mise Gordon Pettijotta Holly and Wendte

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Marcus Marquis of Eckersley United States Y. M. C G. A. Fund Eastern Scabies W.H. Butterfield A. H. Bohanon Alex Peters Texas Mr. Bohanon Miss White Oklahoma L. A. Dunn Bassett WN. Clemens Verdel E. F. Adkins Grace Adkins Butte H. C. Morey G. Brier Pierce F. W. McGowen Charles Peyton Creighton C. H. Reynolds M. D. Baker Tilden H. E B. Denney Dwlc Club South Twelfth Street City Council J. S. McClary A. F. Magdanz, Jr Merce County State University At Naval Norfolk Avenue Alice Ogden Nels Nelson Verdigre Prospect Bit Huron Haptiet Jay Barkey KB. Chidsen Young Harkey Thomas HO Barhey Chicago & Northwestern Railway Pacific Hotel Army and Navy Beat Springs Ark Kinsey Stam Far Springs Kinnew Toouse Ohba Hot Springs Triente Auguste Heirlenterch
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