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Newspaper

Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

6

Governor Sheldon Advocates Private Savings Banks

Governor George L. Sheldon of Nebraska spoke at a Norfolk banquet urging private savings banks to rival postal banks. Seymour as toastmaster led with humor, praising local officials and noting that government should separate commercial banks from savings banks to protect workers and encourage savings. The event featured Norfolk figures, Trinity church Ladies Guild, and remarks on taxes, mortgage relief, and currency.

Seymour George L. Sheldon Nebraska Mar Froment Washington Ile de Congress Norfolk Ladies Guild of Trinity Church Randall Tom Alderson Illars Comtee Civilien Fannie Norton Othe Plane Julius Muit George NS. Seymour Elgin Mr. Seymour Sheldon E. A. Wiltse Pender CH. Reynolds Chicago & Northwestern Railroad

Death of Mrs Luikart After Sudden Illness in Norfolk

Mrs Anna Luikart widow of the late Hon G A Luikart died suddenly in her home on West Norfolk Avenue early Thursday. Cause believed brain hemorrhage. Found by daughter Miss Stella Luikart after she arose. Age near fifty, married June 17 1877 in Galesburg Illinois. Family friends of W J Bryan. Surviving children include BE H Luikart banker James R Fain nephew in Knoxville. Funeral plans not announced pending unavailable family members.

Anna Luikart G A. Luikart West Norfolk Avenue Latkart Stella Lavikart Fourth Street Santarinds Norfolk Federal Knoxville Stella Luikart Cordelia Liuikart Knox Ville Tenn Fain Roy Luikart Nebraska State University Lincoln Ralph Luikart Norfolk High School Carl Lutkart Norfolk Ralph Carl Sual Mati Re Cove Oho Wessmee Omaha Matra Gifford Mattan West Sirmen Leone Fey Denver Yankton Columbus Tribune Eo Dimes MWA James Bert Carina Madison Humphrey Atte Columbus Bane Tim Tie Tard Tindall Holy Land Palestine Gaillee Jaffa

Poem and banquet notes from Aldrich Bill event in Norfolk

A clever poem on the Aldrich Bill is recited, with remarks praising Mr Stewndlda and Ceorge Complaid of Blain conjecturing on the state university. Toast master Seymour honors Norfolk ladies, and a seed sale lists prices for various seeds direct from grower M. Gardner of Marenue Nebraska.

Aldrich Howe Sheidien Parthonarty Stewndlda Ceorge Blain Seymour Norfolk Crower Adress M. Gardner Marenue Nebraska

Weitzel Heads Second Group Hinkers Association

F M Weitzel of Albion was elected president of the Second group hinters association at the Arbor Day meeting in Fremont. Weitzel had been vice president of the association. The Fremont meeting was declared interesting and successful though attendance was smaller than the Northeast Nebraska meeting in Norfolk. The convention will meet again in Fremont next Arbor Day.

F. M. Weitzel Albion Hinkers Fremont Weitzel Pssociation Nebrasha Norfolk Tain

Bankers Back Y M C A Fund Drive for Field Secretary

Eminent Sioux City banker T A McCornack leads a Nebraska bankers’ push at Norfolk for a Y M C A field secretary in northeast Nebraska. Pledges total $1,000 yearly for three years with other lenders pledging larger gifts to support regional YMCA work and building efforts between Norfolk and Sioux City.

Northeast Nebraska M.C. A Nebraska T. A. McCornack Sioux City McCornack Y. M Norfolk Wakefield

Roberts Visits Sioux City on Rusty Banker's Return

President Ratires of the Chicago Commercial National Bank, once a Sioux City reporter, toured Sioux City from Norfolk Nebraska. He spoke warmly of the city and recalled early career days in Slowsity. He noted his fondness for the city and its enduring vitality.

Rows City Tribune Ratires Chicawa Commercial Nun Wii Wank Sioux City Chicawa Norfolk Neh Oghiner Robots Lock Hankers New HM Taneos Roberts Slowsity Fort Dodge Washington Federal Mink

Woman for County Clerk in Keya Paha County

Mrs F L Brewster appointed county clerk to fill vacancy after her husband’s death. She qualified this week and is the only woman in Nebraska holding the office.

Brewster Keya Paha F. L. Brewster Keya Paha County Nebraska

Pallbearers at Charles Madsen Funeral Named

The pallbearers for the Charles Madsen funeral were Burt Mapes J G Maylard S D Robertson Kimball Barnes M D Tyler and B C Gentle.

Madsen Charles Madsen Burt Mapes J. G. Maylard S. D. Robertson Kimball Barnes M. D. Tyler B. C. Gentle

Mrs Madsen Expresses Thanks for Kindness After Loss

Mrs. Anna Madsen and family extend gratitude to those who offered help and kindness after the death of Charles A. Madsen. She thanks the Masons Elks Knights of Pythias neighbors and friends for assistance and the floral remembrances in their darkened home.

Anna Madsen Charles A. Madsen

Real Estate Transfers Week of April 24 1908

Real estate transfers reported by Midison County Abstract and Guarantee Co and Mee with Mapes and Haxen include Mathias Hendrickson to Crunder Thompson W D for 100 dollars covering lots 9 10 11 block 4 Thompson's addition to Newnan Grove. Syver L Dagsgerd to Lev Gut for 1200 dollars lot 7 subdivision of lots 6 7 8 and block 1 Railroad addition to Newnan Grove. G W Bell and wife to T J Skinner for 2900 dollars lots 1 2 14 and 15 block S Riverside Park addition to Norfolk.

State of Nebraska John 8. Craig Samuel Karpewelt Albert Kareprewelt O'Brien Fo Hale Tilden Telephone Co W. D Kimball & Blair Tilden Charles J. Carlatrom Lawrence FE. Peterson Conseration Block Haiband Newman Grove Carl Wilde Michael Halpin Block & Koenle Atern Norfolk Gerhard B Oscieck John G. Osdieck W. S. Cunningham James Gallagher Frank Kaderavek M.therda Madison Michael Welsh Harry Gaines George R. Hodson Harr Wiliam H. Blakeman Gertrude M. Coleman Lanscious Wanker Alice M. Weeks Smith HW. Grant Midison County Abstract and Guarantee Co oMee Mapes & Haxen Mathias Hendrickson Crunder Thompson Thompson Newnan Grove Syver L. Dagsgerd Cal Lev Gut G. W. Bell T. J. Skinner Riverside Park

National Travellers Protective Association Convention in Milwaukee

The national convention of the Travellers Protective Association will be held the week of June 28 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The association aids merchants manufacturers and traveling men and backs national issues such as requiring steel passenger coaches on railroads. The state will send fifteen delegates to the Milwaukee meeting, with over 400 delegates from most states and territories attending.

Milwaukee T. P.A Norfolk Post Hastings S. EF. Erskine J. T. Thawipaon C. . Donights C. 2 C. 2. Green If Mainview, A. FP. Stearns Hernan Klesant Hastines Travelers Protective Association Wis Fis Congress Knights United States

Neligh Fire Department Elects Officers

Neligh Neb April 27 Special to The News the annual election of officers of the volunteer fire department was held Saturday evening in Giesekers hall due to improvements in the city hall. Officers elected for the year include President J G Winn vice president R J Kryger secretary and treasurer Ralph Kryger foreman Clarence Powell assistant foreman Clifford Johnson George Ferguson was elected chief and will be presented for city council approval at their next meeting.

Neligh Baseball doubleheader ends with two wins

Neligh Nebraska saw two games on Saturday afternoon. Neligh Nieh school beat Brunswick 7 to 2. Sluggers, a team of sixteen year olds, shut out Oakdale 3 to 0.

Neligh Neb Neligh Nieh School Brunswick Hare Oakdale

Tornado Strikes Near Alton Wrecks Home

A tornado wrecked the home of John Erickson near Alton, fatally injuring Mrs. Erickson and seriously injuring her son and daughter. Winds also demolished fair grounds buildings at Flandrean, damaging property and foreshadowing financial claims from recent events.

John Erickson Alton Erickson Fair Grounds Flandrean South Dakota Press Association Slyco

Black Hand Threats Shadow Plainview Family Move

Violence and fear grip Plainview as threats from a Black Hand group force Nelson Mullenberg and family to relocate to Wakefield Nebraska. Letters warn of poison in the well and danger to the family, prompting sympathy from the community and a published notice to the guilty.

Plainview Nebraska Pesceul North Nebraska Millview Nowe Nela Mullenberg Family Lott Wakefield Nebo Gregory Pitinview Poisin Mullenberg Mullen

Friday Facts from Norfolk and Surroundings

Local notes recount visits and trips by J D Sturgeon P H H Salter and many others to Stanton Pierce Norfolk and surrounding towns. Mentions architect John Latenser of Omaha and banker groups touring the region including a Norfolk East state convention of the T P A and Arbor Day gatherings.

Eagles Convention Heads to Norfolk in June

Norfolk hosts the State Eagles Convention June 2 to 4 with Grand President Theodore Bell and Grand Treasurer Frank Herring invited. An executive committee was appointed to arrange sub committees and events as Local officers push for national leaders to attend.

Norfolk P. M. Barrett J. H. Conley Theodore A. Bell San Francisco Congress California Hearst

Fifteen Coyotes to His Credit

Chas Fisher of nine miles southeast of Albion reports he killed fifteen coyotes last week including one old and fourteen young. He notes a prior accident last New Year’s Day when his hand was shot off, with ongoing pain. Telegraphy training offered at Boyles College Omaha with guaranteed positions and free booklet.

Albion News Chas, Fisher Here Fisher Boyles College Omaha Neb U. PR. BR

A Dakota County Story in Jackson Neb Apr Scene

While Hans Knudson fished a one pound black bass leapt into his boat or line causing a sudden disturbance during an April day in Jackson Nebraska. The odd incident adds local color to Dakota County coverage.

Dakota County Jackson, Neb Hans Knudson

Chautauqua Circuit Plans for August Ten Days

The Chautauqua program for the first ten days in August is set in Des Moines circulation with Midland Chautauqua circuit. Speakers include Senator J. S. Dolliver and Father Nugent. events feature Moving Pictures, concerts, vaudeville acts, and performances by Denton Crowl as Sam Jones and others.

Des Moines J. 2 Dolliver Town Pither Nugent Che Pein Cy Norfolk Senter Dolliver Secomi Millind Downian Gfarm Howe Pileture Father Nugent Pourdaye Hite Monroe Thiperhil Denton Crowl Sam Jones Winwin Eigene May

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