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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
2
The News unveils a Cox Duplex web perfecting press able to print and fold 6,500 copies per hour. The plant expanded with a three story addition and two hydraulic elevators to feed the paper, as the noon edition can now be produced faster and delivered in time for trains.
Judge J F Boyd of Nebraska's Third District says he will not vote for Joseph G Cannon as speaker of the next house. He cites last session's sentiment among Republicans and states a majority of his district oppose Cannon's reelection. He attaches a letter confirming his stance.
Miss Flora Donaldson spent Sunday in Madison and Roy Taylor visited Lynch with his mother. A list of out of town visitors includes C. H W Gardner Dallas Edward Burns Platte Centers RR BL Mernan Okamah James Nichols and H C Hobbs Madison W 8 Slaughter Herrick James Garvie Niobrara C P Scofield Columbus Bert Dauphiney Pierce J J Kennedy Creighton Stephen Blacksmith and W R Locke Stanton R T Arnold Wakefield W L Butler Ewing. The weather tonight will be warmer than last night with 27 degrees as the low. Norfolk football opens next Saturday with a Madison at Norfolk game. tickets for last Saturday’s game may be used. John Arcoren of Tripp county plans to buy a four passenger touring car in Omaha for the Rosebud rush. George E Peterson of North Dakota will register at Rosebud and bought a touring car at Bullock factory. The city drags streets after rains as business slows in early fall.
The piece notes roads being dragged in good condition this spring, and mentions that farmers may need to adopt a system to better the roads. It cites high costs of current road maintenance including atoning and graveling, urging adoption of a new method to improve summer travel routes.
September assignments announced for the North Nebraska Methodist Episcopal Conference list promotions and new postings. J F Poucher moves from Omaha to Stanton with increased salary. Dr Tindall and Dr Ray remain in Norfolk.
Local temperance groups announce a rally in the city auditorium on Tuesday evening. Main speakers are Hon. Eugene W. Chaffin, prohibition party presidential nominee, and George F. Knapper of Bookings, prohibition gubernatorial nominee for South Dakota.
The Bonestee train carried seventy passengers to a carnival in Omaha yesterday. The tally excludes Omaha tickets sold at Norfolk and the Junction, sixteen at the latter.
Judge Smith announces September term of the circuit court in Gregory County will not be held due to the Tripp rush, following the bar’s request.
L A Rothe vice president and acting president of Citizens National Bank and Norfolk Commercial Club resigns after fifteen months. He will move October 15 to Spokane to become vice president of Hawkeye Fuel Company. J F Toy to retain stock but Rothe’s successor undisclosed. Rothe’s departure mourned by Norfolk with his business energy aiding city progress.
Revival meetings at Chris Church drew a large crowd over the weekend with several speakers sharing sermons on faith and renewal. Volunteers coordinated prayer sessions and outreach efforts to invite residents.
Lincoln Journal reports the Taft party special train requires detailed preplanning with each railroad issuing its own schedule for arrival and transfer. Trains are hired for campaigns to allow precise timing and stops, and connections are prepared with engines, crews, and superintendents ready to guide the movement.
Judge Norris spoke to a large Neligh audience at an event organized by a Taft club of 260 members. He highlighted Taft’s Philippine work and endorsed Congressman Boyd, noting voters would back his return to Washington after November. Senator Burkett is set to address on October 6.
Mrs. William Mueller of Bon Homme County saved her son from drowning by keeping his head above water for two hours after he fell into an open cistern. A bystander did not hear her cries and others arrived too late to help until both were pulled to safety.
The Hepahticans of Plum Grove precinct Pierce county formed a Taft and Sherman club with 127 members. Officers elected were Charles Rolinberg president Frank McColley vice president Th L Senttt secretary J I Dennis treasurer and L B Matteson Fred Wilson John Goff Frank Hathaway George Kinkade on the executive committee. Farmers from across the precinct attended indicating strong Republican support in Osmond.
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