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Newspaper

Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

5

Mount Goes to Fremont as Trainmaster in Northwestern Shift

Mount, Norfolk longtime rail official, is named trainmaster at Fremont. M. F. Pangle moves from Chadron to Norfolk to replace him, while John Laeppla shifts from Fremont to Chadron as assistant superintendent. Chadron train master role abolished.

Northwesterth O. Mount Norfolk Fremont M. FB Pangle Chadron Mr. Mount John Laeppla Fremont Black Hille Northwestern H. Reynolds M. Hraden Mount

Tuesday Topics Loose Anecdotes From Norfolk Area

A string of brief notes lists residents and visitors in Norfolk and nearby towns. Included are CM Thompson in Norfolk on banking business, Judge A Van Waeenen in town, Fr Stiles returning from Kansas and Missouri, and many locals traveling, visiting relatives, or attending events.

F.L. Watte EB. J. Waite Cambridge Mass W. J C. Gow Minnie Caroline Krueger Firth Neb Witte Herman Melcher Wisconsin Arnold Pasewalk Obed Ernest Rausch Battle Creek Lydia Squires Penn Rangeb Will Martin Jesse Reynolds Denver I. G. Westervelt Minnie Juhl Luella Clara Omaha Mary Peterson A. G. Kennedy Norfolk Mr. Kennedy Weeping Water Frank Klug Jack Koenigstein M. D. Tyler E. P. Weatherby Madison H. Groesbeck la Crosse Wis Gund Brewing Company Groesbeck E. M. Norton Wheatland Wyo Fannie Norton L. P. Pasewalk Norton G. A. R. Hall Ludwig Koenigstein J. M. Pile Wayne College Orchard Pile Robert J. Elliott The State University Norfolk Plumbing and Heating Company Orleans Norfolk High School P. A. Shurtz O'Neill

Auditor's audit costs county over $1200

Expert Accountant Maurice Fitz Gibbon of Sioux City conducted a county wide audit of county officers in Fairfax on May 26. His report praised the thoroughness of the work and the officials' performance, noting the project cost a little more than $1,200.

Maurice Fitz Gibbon Sioux City Fairfax S. C Board of County Commissioners

Divorce Granted to William and Mrs Breitinger at West Point

West Point residents Mr and Mrs William Breitinger have been granted a divorce. The case was filed in local court and finalized on May 25.

West Point Neb the News William Breitinger

Sanders Bros Buy Livery Barn at West Point Neb

Sanders Bros formerly of Howell have purchased the livery barn and stock of Buse Bros in West Point Nebraska. The May 25 transfer marks a consolidation of local horse and carriage services as announced in The News.

West Point Neb Sanders Bros Howell Buse Bros

Good Road Demonstration Sought by Norfolk Club

The Norfolk Commercial Club plans to press the government for a demonstration road in the area. A special committee was formed to handle correspondence and push for expert guidance and funding, with $250 allotted to improve county roads entering Norfolk.

T. Sprecher Norfolk Fea Matelig Mayer G.T. Sprecher Elub Sesterns Sprecher Miler Bure Taft Commercial Club King Road Sturgeon

Auxiliary Club Plans Lawn Competition Reorganization

The Norfolk Commercial Club Auxiliary met and discussed a lawn competition, deciding not to solicit outside merchants for prizes and to have the parent club share prize expenses if directors approve. The Women’s Club will supervise the contest and the Auxiliary will push to increase membership. The next meeting will feature a smoker event.

Norfolk Commercial Club Ausliary Norfolk Avenne Auxiiliary Womans Elub Auxiliwes

Local notices highlight weddings travel and visits

Names travel through Norfolk listings with Pasewalk Norton wedding guests from Albion and Madison attendees, several residents visiting Wood Lake andoting out near Wood Lake, plus ongoing housing remodels and a $250 reward offered by Antelope county supervisors for arrest.

Winside Saloon Case Hearing Extends Dry Period Pending Appeal

In Winside Nebraska May 27 witnesses were examined at a two week long hearing on saloon closures. A notice of appeal to the district court halts saloon openings until a ruling, with likely follow up to the state supreme court.

Winside Neb District Court Supreme Court

Editorial Association Meet Set at Valentine on June 6

Elkhorn Valley Editorial association scheduled a meet in Valentine on June 6 with an address of welcome by James Morris and an annual address by President John M. Wotton. The program includes talks on publishing topics by C L Mayer George Snow L A Wilson and others plus a ball game boat ride and banquet with toasts.

Ainsworth Neb Elkhorn Valley Editorial Association Valentine James Morris Johnstown John M. Wotton Ainsworth Star Journal C. L. Mayer Rushville George C. Snow Chadron Journal L. A. Wilson Springview Herald C. H. Lyman Long Pine Journal Byes O'Neill Democrat Luke M. Bates U. S. Land Office Valentine Commercial Club

All Night Council Session Ends With Resignations

A long all night Norfolk city council meeting featured heated exchanges between the mayor and city engineer. The sewer engineer resigned and the council accepted, aiming to hire a new sewer engineer possibly County Engineer Thatch of Madison. Other actions included saloon licenses, sidewalk and cement crossing contracts, police equipment orders, and a Bryan Day speaker’s stand permit.

Imeradiae Norfolk City Thatch Madison Satoon Ed Grant Old Farmer South Tenth Street Robert Kill Eigzlt M. Endres T. M. Fraser

Special City Council Session Handles Assessments and Licenses

The council met in a special session with Mayor Sturgeon presiding and members present as noted. Assessments for sewer districts 2 3 and 4 were set at 42 48 and 14 cents per foot respectively. Regular meeting followed with liquor license granted to Ed Grant after no remonstrance. Other actions include band stand on Fourth Street, gate across Fourth Street for horse transfer, pool and billiard tax ordinance draft, crossings and sidewalks contracts, street light on Eighth Pasewalk, sewer district 1 petition granted, gas on South Fourth Street pending, hose testing by Chief Krantz, privy vault inspections, alleys report, and ordinances No 217 amendment to empower scavengers.

Stureeon Witter Kauffman Degner Fuesler Bolan Hibben Garvin Craven Bolin Counell Mayer Sturgeon Winter Degener Fuesier Dolan Hibden Fourth Street Smith Bros Kauffeman M. Endres Robert Klug Stitt City of Sixth Pasewalk Avenue Taylor Avenue Ninth Street South Fourth Street Public Works Krantz Third Ward Cronk

Sheldon for Vice President Shift In Lincoln Rumors

Lincoln Neb May 27 Republican delegates consider naming Nebraska's Governor Sheldon as Taft's running mate to counter Bryan's strength. Sheldon lowers expectations for western inclusion, while boosters push a Nebraskan vice president hoping to avert a catastrophe for the state’s ticket.

Sheldon Lincoln Neb Nebraska Chicago Sheldon von the Thelter Taft New York Hatrbanks Cortelyon Ohio East WI Sheldon Boomers Bryan

Premium Picture Offer The Bride by mail

A mail order from The Krekobola Company of Olney offers 300 premium lithographed pictures titled The Bride in color. Send 50 cents to receive the picture postpaid plus a monthly issue of American Farmer or Everybody’s Home Journal for one year. Limited stock. order promptly.

Amerigin Farmer Everybody's Home Journal Mall Krekobola Company Olney, Dh

County Board of Equalization Meets in Madison Nebraska

The county board of equalization will convene at the courthouse in Madison Nebraska at 1 o clock p m on June 0 door and will continue in session for at least three days. Any person with cause to complain about their assessment should appear before the board. Geo B L Rehardeen, County Clerk.

County Board of Court House Madison Nebraska Geo. BL Rehardeen

Hog Day at Valentine Sets New Hog Market Record

In Valentine Nebraska on May 25 a hog day event drew a record number of hogs to the markets. Nearly $2,000 worth of hogs were bought at about $4.70 per hundredweight, reflecting strong demand as buyers paid on the scene.

Valentine Neb

Norfolk ice firm organized to meet famine demand

Norfolk men form a company to manufacture artificial ice with ten ton capacity, planning to start operations by July. The plant will reuse exhaust steam from the electric plant boilers, house the machinery behind the electric plant, and supply pure ice to local customers amid growing shortages.

Norfolk Malean Wille Bullock Norfolk Wis Fee Titty Fous KB. A. Millock Ph .C. Matran Willy Omnia Pirelwse Aceteam Benesteetine Cheney Company

Pasewalk Norton wedding Fannie Norton marries at Norfolk home

Amonijet Pasewalk and Fannie Norton wed at the Pasewalk home on Elm Drives Norfolk with a small guest list. Dr D K Tindall officiated in a simple ring ceremony. The couple depart for Colorado after a three course breakfast and will reside on North Twelfth Street after July 1. Pasewalk, an engineer at Norfolk National Bank, hails from a prominent local family. Norton, popular in society, is an accomplished musician.

Amonijet Lo PL Pasewalk Mise Fannie Norton Oenikstein Avenue D. Ko Tindall Th Jonkings Mundleon Jenkins Miss Newton Pasewalk Northwestern Fremont Union Paeiie Coloradio North Twelfth Street Norfolk National Bank Norfolk Ferdinand Pasewalk Mr. Pasewalk BE. M. Norton Miss Norton

Actors Face Tragedy as Summer Grim for Theaters

New York May 23 report on theater workers facing a harsh summer after a disastrous season. More than 2 000 actors and actresses unemployed in the city, hundreds of companies closed early, and many survivors barred from saving through summer. The Adore Fund charity shows a deficit of over 20 000. Actors crowd Coney Island and similar venues seeking any work to survive.

New York Adore Coney Island

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