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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
8
Mrs. Michaelson, a violent, demented inmate at the Norfolk State Hospital, improved greatly after surgery removing 415 gallstones and the gallbladder. Dr. O G A Young reported the operation may permanently cure insanity, marking a possible first of its kind if proven.
Thirteen of twenty three candidates passed the pharmaceutical examinations at Fairbury. Two local men, including George B. Christoph of this city, announced the successful list. Notable top scorer W. E. Clayton of David City achieved the highest grade.
Judge Welch and Norfolk attorneys traveled to Madison for an equity session of district court. The Norfolk group arrived Wednesday morning with Court Report Powers and attorneys Koenagetain Weatherby Ha zen, Mapes, Barnhart, Engelmann, Tyler, and Judge Vowers. Chris Lenser, accused of forging pay checks, was expected to appear at the opening, with a land trial slated. he had been working on a farm.
M. J. Romig of Neligh was injured at the Leader office when his right hand was caught in a high speed Hoe wylinder press. The accident broke a finger below the first joint, though he continued to work and attended to about fifteen customers.
In Lynch two saloons reopen after ordinance revision amid bitter feelings. Chairs and tables were removed to comply with the Slocum law as tempers flare. An effigy of a leading figure hung from a Main street pole, signaling tensions likely to continue.
John McPartland saloonkeeper sues eleven Davenport leaders for $50,000 claiming conspiracy to prosecute him via a federation backed plot. He alleges the defendants hired three jurors to give false testimony to obtain a ruling against him. Reverend Woe Blancke, a Lutheran pastor and civic federation president, is named among the defendants.
Washington May 20 Some friends of the President express disappointment over Senator Turrows of Michigan named chairman of the Chicago convention, deeming him a conservative choice. They had sought Beveridge or Dolliver.
A farewell reception was held last evening at N. R. Owens home on South Fourth street for Miss Maude Boyd the Grant school principal who leaves Friday for Greeley California to attend normal school The Sunday school and Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church hosted the event.
A telegram from August Brummund of Grand Island reports he failed reelection as grand trustee at the state Sons of Herman meeting in session. The grand lodge awarded Brummund a special prize of 100 cash for good service rendered.
Special to The News Norden and Burton met in Burton Nebraska with Bates and Wakeman's strong pitching securing a 5 to 0 win for Burton. Bates struck out 14 while Rector fanned, and a long catch by Leonard highlighted the defense.
J B Maylard purchases the W H Bridge residence at Madison avenue and Eleventh Street from W J Gow & Bro agents. After extensive improvements, Maylard will occupy the property as his home.
Peter Korberg and four daughters return to the Hull farm south of Norfolk. Mrs. Korberg remains missing after fleeing the family six weeks earlier. A letter from Cincinnati suggests she is ill in St Louis. The family hopes for her return while neighbors and the husband await news.
Spencer defeats Herrick 6 to 1 in the first game on the Spencer diamond. Dunaway pitched well in his year’s first game with 13 strikeouts and six singles allowed. Dave Whittig led Spencer with three hits and a running catch,Attendance listed at 400 as Spencer outplayed Herrick in all facets.
The Norfolk column lists numerous visitors and trips including George C. Stevenson Madison John P. Phalen Verdigre and J A Van Waganan Pierce County Attorney J A Van Wagonen and others traveling to and from Norfolk Omaha Lincoln Wisner Foster Minneapolis Parker South Dakota Rockyford and Columbus. It notes E B Kauffman in Honestee country and various visits by residents and relatives with remarks on local sugar business conditions.
The city of Valentine Nebraska begins clearing brush and undergrowth by the Minnecha durga creek for a new park and grove. Directed by the Commercial Club work aims to have the grounds ready by June for Sunday recreation and city use.
In Valentine Nebraska on May 19 the young women met at Mrs Meltendorff's home and formed two teams The Scarlet Runners led by Miss Gertrude Quigley and The Blue Racers captained by Miss Evangeline Gaskill with Miss Minole Wade as manager The school team will wear red and black while the business team will wear blue and white The first game is set for Tuesday May 26.
Burton Nebraska reports the opening of a new hotel at Hurton on Saturday with L. D. Lewis and wife as managers. The hotel was built by Carlos Kirseh. A new meat market was opened by Frank Lewis and a pool hall by B. B. Clark.
Norfolk firemen sponsor a queen carnival prize selecting the most popular young lady. The diamond ring, bought from a leading city jeweler, is described as a beauty.
District court in Madison convenes Wednesday afternoon to review Norfolk cases including the Herrick suit, sidewall actions, and city expansion matters. A full jury is selected with A J Durland and John H Warding among those drawn. jurors listed include Bathke Christian Cook Durland Oates Eriseh Ganser Harris Harding Heath Klentz Lind Lethebs Martin Miles McCashinn Onmer man Risk Ray Stansky Simonson Snyder Water Zesett.
The week was warm with normal rainfall and sunshine. Temperatures ranged from 60 to 62 degrees in the west and 62 to 65 in the east with some days reaching 90. Rain varied, heavy in some areas and light in others, totaling about normal for the state. From April 1 to date rainfall averaged about seventy percent of normal.
Plainview Nebraska on May 19 reports Frank C Friend formerly of La Porte Indiana who knew Mrs. Ginnes well was very surprised to learn she was suspected of such terrible crimes.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath is dated December 6, 1886, before Notary A. W. Gleason. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as blood and mucous system acting and offers testimonials by mail. Ta kefall's Family Pills for constipation is also advertised.
A Norfolk group of youths raised a purse for a Madison county farmer after trespassing to fish on his land. The farmer refused but agreed to accept fifty cents per person as payment for the privilege and the party was sent away with the money collected.
Rev W F Leavitt a Norfolk graduate of 1889 and former Norfolk High School first graduate has been elected principal of Franklin Academy at Franklin Nebraska. He succeeds Hart after twenty years there and brings church and educational experience to advance the academy’s influence and finances.
Tickets for the commencement will go on sale at the usual place Friday morning. Admission is 20 cents for all seats, and seating will be reserved.
Wiley Carrier left Monday for Wyoming to settle in a new location and Mrs OHM Mitas with daughter Marie visited Clearwater on Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Thiman. Frank and Wenzel Suchy visited from Nettgh while Ba Ringer was here on Lisiness. John Braun came Tuesday from Troumphrey to visit neighbors, and Win Dirrtiak lives three miles north of Waist of town. Rev L A Mueller of the Lutheran church also mentioned.
A rider named Hit was kicked by a horse during a chaotic scene as a frightened team chased by a prominent local Milicen of Randatoh. The rider suffered a broken leg, and the incident disrupted the Savane Mee Tady event.
Farmer Burns the grand old man of wrestling comes to the Norfolk Auditorium next Thursday night. The match features Burns against Palmer Burns and Promises a clash with Gotch the world champion while Gotch and Burns plan a Europe tour later this fall.
In Norfolk, Oscar Wasem declares he is alive amid widespread rumor of his death in Fort Wayne Indiana. He plans a Verdigre match on Saturday and aims to wrestle on the Pacific coast this summer.
The renowned wrestling figure Parmer Burns was heard planning a visit to his brother in law in Stanton. He phoned Norfolk officials Wednesday afternoon to announce his arrival in the city later that week.
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