Fatal fall at Rome Miller Eating House claims Barritt life
J J Barritt, sixty seven, fell from a ladder at the Rome Miller Eating House while assisting with screens. A base brain fracture caused his death two hours later. The accident occurred during maintenance as Fred Miller supervised work. Barritt was a Modern Woodmen member from Ainsworth. The house quarantined in response to a contagious illness in his family. funeral plans pending.
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Fardman
Rome Miller
Strildne
Belek
J. J. Warritt
Rome
Barent
Barritt
Brritt
Fred Miller
Miller
Chad
P. B. Barritt
Chicago
Northwestern
Eli Barritt
Livingstone
Mont
Norfolk
Pharritt
Magele Frye
Ainsworth
Woodmen of America
Omaha
George Wheaton
Death of Mrs Hahn in Stuart Nebraska
Mrs George Hahn died at her home in Stuart on April 20. Her funeral was held at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon with services by Presiding Elder Julian. Survived by three sons and one daughter George J Hahn Has tis William Hahn Norfolk Arthur J Hahn Stuart and Mrs Ed Nehlson Creighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahn
Stuart
Neb
George Hahn
Julian
Charaghter
George J. Hahn
Hastis
William Hahn
Norfolk
Arthur J. Hahn
Ed Nehlson
Creighton
Obituary Note on County Pioneers and Family Ties
A fragment notes that four brothers and a sister Mrs Dunn of Atkiteon and Johto Smith of Bristow survived the deceased who died recently. Their husband died about a year earlier. The family were early county pioneers and well respected by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldo
Drother
Pierce Business Men Sign Rail Petition Against Rate Cuts
Pierce leaders Jack Welch engineer and WW Taylor conductor circulated a petition among business men and livestock shippers addressed to the railway commission asking that freight rates not be further reduced. They argue lower rates would fail to cover running expenses and force wage cuts, signed by a majority of business men and several livestock shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Jack” Welch
WW Taylor
Bonestee
Railway Commission
Norfolk to Stage State Declamatory Contest
The state high school declamatory association will hold its state contest in Norfolk on May 8 with three contestants from each of five districts. The Norfolk Auditorium will be donated for the event, and a subscription paper funded its use. Superintendent Doremus of Madison, president of the state association, suggested the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Norfolk Avenue
Doremus
Madison
Perturbed Norfolk City Welcomes Marquis of Eckersley Story
Norfolk residents discuss the Marquis of Eckersley, St Lawrence Chandler, a Canadian born American, who calls himself a short condensed American. The Duke of Livingstone title is said to be French in origin with English estate. W. W. Astor is rumored to have offered 5000 pounds for the Eckersley title. Chandler emerges as an engaging local figure amid these title debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Lawrence Chandler
Marquis of
Duke of Livingstone
England
W. W. Astor
Marquis of Eckersley
St. Lawrence Chandler
Norfolk Fins
Kennedy to Lead German Department at Spearfish Normal
A. G. Kennedy, recently declining reelection as Norfolk high school instructor, will head the Corman department at Spearfish state normal school starting September. He will split time with English work and plans to expand in that field, after summers at the state university. Kennedy's move follows a three year tenure in Norfolk and prior teaching in Chadron and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
A. G. Kennedy
Norfolk High School
Corman
Spearfish State
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Doane College
Kennedy
Chadron Academy
Spearfish
Spearfish Normal
Plainview Whittler a Hoodoo in Nebraska
Plainview Neb April 26 a local figure known as the town whittler Frank Friend is described as dangerous. Reports say a man shot himself in the leg during a scuffle with him and another man named Ernest Nurnberg cut his hand withFriend's knife. Despite incidents Friend continues his whittling activity without interference and a hoodoo sign has been hung on him.
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Plainview
Whittler
Neb
Frank Friend
Ernest Nurnberg
Mapes and Hospital Nine Open Y M C A Baseball Season
Mapes own team, Norfolk hospital nine, meet Friday at the driving park diamond to open the 1908 Y M C A baseball season. Gate 25 cents with proceeds benefiting the building fund. Lineups include L B Nicola, Burt Mapes, D Robertson, and Lon Gutzgmer’s hospital squad with Dr. Kelley as umpire. Frigid weather earlier eased to a pleasant Friday forecast.
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Mapes
Norfolk
Norfolk Hospital
Driving Park
M. Co. A
Yo M.C. A
L. B. Nicola
Jack Koenigstein
Leo Pasewalk
Will Powers
Chris Anderson
Burt Mapes
D. Robertson
Cleo Lederer
Mathewson
M. D. Tyler
M. C. Hazen
Hospital Nine
Lon Gutzgmer
Hlodgin
Moenstein
Reny
Lawton
Byerly
Gutzgmer
Klentz
Dr. Young
Mont Robb
Kelley
Hinds Chosen Pastor for Juleshure Church
Rev. John N. Hinds pastor of Second Congregational Church Norfolk accepts call from First Congregational Church Juleshure. Board of Juleshure church unanimously selects him after trying six other ministers.
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Juuleshburg
Col
John N. Hinds
Second Congregational Church of
Norfolk
First Congregational Chuirch
Juleshure
Hinds
State R R Employes Plan Omaha Meeting to Oppose Rate Cuts
Railroad workers from the Norfolk division traveled to Omaha to join a broader conference of rail labor before the state railway commission. The open hearing for shippers on freight rates was scheduled but Norfolk and the local Commercial club did not attend. A state federation to oppose further freight-rate reductions was proposed, with date of the commission hearing undetermined for the next few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Men's Committee
State Railway Commission
Omaha
State Commission
Northwestern
Norfolk
J. F. McGrane
C. Briggs
C. J. Hibben
C. M. Wurzbacher
John Daugherty
W. T. O'Donnell
R. J. Ryel
Commercial Club
Lincoln
Railroad notes illuminate rate hearing and Burlington expansion
The Nebraska railroad commission will hear Northwestern and Burlington employees regarding proposed rate reductions, with dates to be fixed after shipper and railroad officer sessions May 27. Reports also note a Burlington deal to gain 130 miles from Sioux City to Garretson, boosting Sioux City's role as division point for lines to ONeill and Ashland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Journal
Railway Commission
Northwestern Railroad
Burlington Road
Northwestern
Omaha
Bronx City Tribune
Burlington Railroad
Bioux City
Garretson
Great Northern Railroad
Sioux City
Burlington Wnes
O'Neill
Neb
Ashland
Roberts for Allison speaks in Norfolk gathering
Hon. Geo. B. Roberts, president of Commercial National Bank of Chicago, visited Sioux City on return from Norfolk Neb where he addressed the Northeast Nebraska Dairnk ers association on The Lesson of the Panic. He urged keeping Senator Allison in place to honor Iowa and return to Chicago after visiting Fort Dodge and luncheon with Geo. D. Perkins couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Allison
Sioux City Journal
Geo. B. Roberts
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Mint
Journal
Sioux City
Chicago
Neb
Nebraska
Dannikers’ Association
Lowa
Roberts
Fort Dodge
Geo. D. Perkins
Coleridge Youth Weds Cherokee Woman in Oklahoma
Coleridge Neb April 25 Herman Hirschman a Coleridge boy has entered the tepee of a Cherokee in Oklahoma and won the love and promise of an Indian maiden It is expected he will soon return with his bride
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleridge
Gibbs Estate Case Heads to Nebraska Supreme Court
The Gibbs estate dispute rises to the Nebraska Supreme Court for review as heirs appeal Judge Welch's ruling. Allen & Reed also appeal a finding near $11,000 and the case involves George Losey as administrator. The proceedings hinge on technical points and local Madison county politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbs
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Madison County
Norfolk
Neugh
Allen & Reed
Auto Inspired Rambler Shows Odd Household Device
Wayne Democrat reports a farmer demonstrates a quirky machine linking a car to a washing machine to churn butter wash clothes and milk cows. The improvised contraption amused neighbors as a curious example of home mechanic ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Democrat
Fred Benshoof
Fred
Electric railroad proposed from Herrick to Valentine
J F Bladl of Herrick S D visits Springview with promoters planning an electric line from Herrick to Valentine via Jamison Brockshore Mills Burton Springview Norden Sparks Cherry County. They aim to raise about 35000 in the county for the line and already secured 16000 and eight acres of land on the Keya Paha river for a power plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springview
J. F. Bladl
Herrick
S. D
Valentine
Jamison
Brockshore
Mills
Burton
Norden
Sparks
Cherry County
Keya Paha
Photographer John P. Classen Marries Miss Marie Jurgensen
John P. Classen, a Madison photographer, wed Marie M. Jurgensen of near Tilden. Father Walsh of Norfolk officiated at the marriage witnessed by the couple’s families.
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Classen-Jurgensen
Walsh
Norfolk
John P. Classen
Madison
Marie M. Jurgensen
Peter Jurgensen
Near Tilden
Ahlmanns Recover From Ptomaine Poisoning
Mr and Mrs W F Ahlmann who were dangerously ill with ptomaine poisoning have regained their former health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Ahlmann
Local Assault Leads to Fine in Police Court
Carl Dunkel paid a five dollar fine plus costs after slapping Mies Albertine Wolf, a hotel dishwasher, in police court. The post office at Smithville has been discontinued, with mail redirected to Wall. Dr G A Young of the Norfolk Hospital was named by the governor to the Nebraska delegation to an international congress. The Elkhorn Valle Editorial Association plans notifications for the annual meeting at Valentine. Knights of Pythian lodge initiated four candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Dunkel
Mies Albertine Wolf
Smithville
Wall, & CD
John Kluke
G A Young
Norfolk Hospital
Sheldon
Nebraska
International Econgress
M. Ker
Elkhorn Valles
Albion church dedication and district Odd Fellows meet highlights
The new Methodist church at Albion was dedicated with Bishop H. W. Warren preaching and funds raised to cover the over 20 000 dollar cost. At the district Odd Fellows meeting Clearwater won the degree team contest as about 600 attended, with Hoagland Mead and Beela as judges and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winalde
Winside Lodge
Creighton News
W. A. Woodbury
Norfolk
Carter
Mr. Woodbury
New Methodist Church
Albion
H. W. Warren
F. M. Sisson
Norfolk District
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Mc.Keen
Omaha
Los Andides
San Joaquin
Los Angeles
Clearwater
Odd Fellows
Tilden
Oakdale
Nelleh
Kein
Hoagland
North Platte
Rev. Mead
South Sioux City
Mr. Mead
F. HW. Beela
Fremont Herald
Carson WH
Tater State Commerciy Commission
Frank Larson
Fremont
Neb
Larson
Chicago & Northwestern
Pxeter
Crozier
Ordnance
Grand Army Post
Wayne
Burkett
Casey Post No. 5
Rock Island Arsenal
General Crozier
Grand Army
Bogcott
Smith Bros
O'Neill
Otto Koehler
Rochester
N.Y
McDowell
Koehler
Lamro to Welcome New Bank by Slaughter and Young
First Tripp County Bank will open in Lamro, backed by Messrs Slaughter and Young. The Lamro bank aims to start soon in Tripp County, with Lamro poised to grow as county seat and center of settlement. TL BP Shavehter and Attorney Young of this era are behind the new institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Slaughter and Young
Lamro
Gregory
Heruin
al Lamro
Tripp
Tanio
Tripp County
TL BP
Paper Trust Hearing Probes Paper Price Increases
Washington April hearing before the House subcommittee on duty on wood pulp and print paper hears further evidence of a paper making cartel. Joli Norris of the New York Times and the American Newspaper Publishers Association present letters and documents. The International Paper Co annual statement shows production costs up 60 cents per ton while paper prices rose $12 per ton. Chairman Mann pledges to investigate the cause of the large price jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
House
Joli Norris
New York Times
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
International Paper Company
Mann
Tucker Went Into Politics In Topeka Campaign Ties
In Topeka on April 20 the trial of HLM Tucker Jr reveals Uncle Sam Oil’s 1906 campaign gift and a plan to circulate 20 000 petitions to stockholders urging the governor to call a special session. Robertson testified Tucker sought anti trust measures to favor Standard and railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Uncle Sam Oil Company
HLM
Tucker, Jr
A. B Robertson
Tucker
Kansas
Robertson
Washington
D. W. Mulvane
Republican National
Mulvane
Loot Bank Shoot Up Town in Crookston Bank Robbery
Robbers looted the Scandia State bank in Crookston Minnesota and fled with about 8 000 in currency. Six or more men forced the front door with crowbars and dynamited the vault as shots rang out. Merchant William Merdink on a nearby roof fired as the gang escaped with a wounded accomplice and a stolen horse and buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookston
Minn
Scandia
William Merdink
Merdink
Standquist
Woman Ordered Deportation After Ireland Arrival
The Campania was held at quarantine in New York while detectives, at the Royal Irish Constabulary request, questioned Margaret Clary and Catherine Bowen of Clare Morrie Mayo Ireland. Mrs Clary, whose farmer husband died of poisoning after departure, was ordered deported after Ellis Island examination. Bowen stayed for further consideration with possible voluntary departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Campania
Queenstown
Royal Irish Constabulary
Margaret Claryy
Catherine Bowen
Clare Morrie
County Mayo
Ireland
Clary
Concert in Battle Creek Draws Full House
Battle Creek concert by the Hattl Creek Valley string band filled the venue to capacity as Mayor T. D. Best reported strong turnout and city satisfaction with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattl Creek Valley
Atring
T. D. Best
Local residents and visitors frequent area events and trade
A jumble of notes records visits from Hartington and Wisner visitors, church events, a Lutheran dedication nearby, cattle shipments to China, and multiple town residents moving or hosting relatives. Names include Ralph Simmons, Daimhoop, Warnke, Niles, Petersen, and the Turber family among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daimhoop
Hartington
Mo Warnke
MooSibho
Boog Sindelir
Cowells
Mondullus
Ladies Union citectien-Voorein
Lateran Ette
Promont
A.M. Jones
Tihten
Joseph F. Srb
Pull
Powella Wednes Way
Fruid
Sioux Falls killer pleads guilty to murder and robbery
John Steltz confessed to shooting Lothman in a Sioux Falls cabin on March 16 for robbery. He admitted past murder in Philadelphia and was sentenced to life imprisonment at the state penitentiary after arraignment before Judy Jones. The victim held a $70 check, later found to be about $3 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Fala
S. Oy
John
Philadelphia
Sothman
Steltz
Sioux Falls
Lothman
Looks After The Elephants In Campbell Bros. Circus
Nebraska City Press reports Fred A. I. Cooper travels from Omaha to Grand Island to work with the Campbell Bros. circus. He will again care for the elephants, a duty he has performed with success, earning the animals’ trust and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Campbell Brothers
Fred A. I. Cooper
Omaha
Grand Island
Campbell Bros.cious
Fred
Trial of Gustave Kammel in Miller murder case
The trial of Gustave Kammel at Miller features his son as principal witness against him. In Yankton, representatives of Dakotan Wesley defeated Hamline University in a St Paul debate. Mitchell reports a $16,000 morning burglary loss. Mitchell Congregational society plans a $26,000 church building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota News
Gustave Kammel
Miller
Wir
Dakotan Wesleyin University
Hamline, University
St. Paul
Yankton
Admiral Seley
Mitchell
Congregational Society
Mitehell
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Y. Mo
Mapes and Hospital Teams
Slounx City
Hirlington
Mr. Hinds
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R. R. Employes
Railroad Notes
Supreme Court
North Nebraska
First Tripp County Bank
Uncle Sam
Battle Creek
Newfield
Ralph Simmons
Depot Street
Young Man
Theo Sothman
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