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Newspaper

Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

6

Oklahoma senator Owen appeals for Bryan in rally

Senator Owen of Oklahoma addressed a Democratic audience as he praised the Oklahoma constitution and urged support for Bryan. He defended Governor Haskell and attacked predatory wealth while highlighting Latta’s candidacy and pledges for bank deposits, irrigation, and tariff reform. Local attendees and residents were noted in attendance and social mentions.

Haskell Bryan Owen Latta Allen Madison Tekhamah Congress United States Latta Hall Oklahoma Senatoryja Follette Swift, Morris and Rooscelt Taft Foraker

Local Visitors and Church Services Reported

Mrs Kil Mudge arrived home in Cody after a week with her uncle W A Barnes. Chas Fuerst arrives from Latimer Iowa to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Atteust Steffen spent Sunday in Norfolk. Lutheran church to hold Holy Communion Sunday morning. Mrs Jon Songnevier visits from Inman. Lambert Kerbel from Spencer on business earlier week. Miss Jesse Hedman returns from Bonesteel where she was on a trip.

Siater Ray Sharp Jr W. Richardson Cherry County William Reeves Emerick Joseph Stecher Hooper Mise Tin Barnes Cody Teweh Agnes Harnes Dawes County Nee News Ami Mra Emil Carstons Pierre Wiliam Tiernan Burch Iaterial Spencer Jesse Hedman Bonesteel

Boyd and Nelson Establish Campaign HQ in Pacific Hotel

Congressman Boyd of Neligh and Frank Nelson of Niobrara secured two rooms in the Pacific hotel Norfolk as Republican congressional headquarters. The committee will assemble in Norfolk on October 1 to outline the campaign and mobilize efforts. Nelson stays in Norfolk through the election. Boyd joins Taft’s special train at Sioux City to cover the Third district.

Boyd Neligh Frank Nelson Niobrard Congressional Comittee Norfolk Pacific Hotel Sioux City Third Congressional District Taft

Norfolk Prepares Special Police for Tripp Rush

Norfolk plans extended police coverage for the Tripp rush with at least two special officers and fifteen depot guards. Arrivals from Sioux City and trains to the Junction will attract crowds, prompting careful coordination with railroad officials for crowd control and safety.

Norfolk Safeward Omaha Sioux City Sturgeon

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers by Uleys Honey and Tar

An advertised patent remedy from Kiesau Drug Co claims immediate relief for asthma in real early stages and asserts it can effect a cure when taken in time. The item names Uleys Honey and Tar as the active formulation.

Qhuick Uleys Kiesau Drug Co

That North Line Excursion May Head Northward

Railroad officials will be approached about an October excursion if accommodations can be provided. A Norfolk day could be set at Bonesteel end registration points and a chartered tourist train used. Stops would be made at all stations for visits, depending on the railroad’s capacity to handle the Tripp movement of landseekers.

Norfolk al Avether Trip

Church creche helps mothers attend services in Spokane

In Spokane Nevada A C Grier pastor at the First Universalist church installed a creche to store and care for babies during Sunday services. A caretaker and nurses supervise, with check in/out to prevent confusion, a plan praised as a first for Spokane churches and expected to spread.

Spokane Wash Ujal Nev. A. C. Grier First Universalist Church Inez Bunday Hots

Foley's Urino Laxative Promises Gentle Relief

Foley's Urino Laxative is advertised as a new remedy improving on older laxatives. It is claimed not to gripe or nauseate and to be pleasant to use, with a guarantee from the drug.

Foley U Drug

Sheldon Supports Personal Opinion On Bank Deposit Guarantees

Governor Sheldon and fellow candidates back voluntary deposit guarantees in banks, aligning with some party leaders and popular sentiment in Nebraska. The piece notes national and state platforms are silent on the issue, allowing each candidate to tailor their own platform while remaining within party lines.

Linenin News Sheldon Wherry Taft Voliabiety Garanty Nehrashka

Norfolk News Highlights Local Movements and Drought Outlook

Norfolk reports show many visitors and relocations including D Mathewson, Mrs Reid improving, Ray Pileer begins at the commercial college, and Alexander Kenney visiting family in Stanton. Local business updates cover auditing of Nebraska Telephone, new storage space, a temporary lunch counter for Rosebud rush, and dyke right of way discussions. A Tekamah wedding unites Clifford Phalen and Miss Mabel Sears, with guests Hibben and Judge Sears observed. The drought may lift hay prices.

D. Mathewson Gregory J. T. Reid Ray Pileer Plainview The Commercial College Alexnander Kenney Stanton Joseph Pilant Pacific Hotel Anna Madsen Opal Madsen Omaha Missouri Valley G. Wilkinson Norfolk Stanley County Rapid City-Pierre Northwestern Frank Nelson Niobrara Republican Congressional Committee George D. Butterfield E.G. Barnum Dallas O'Neill Anna C. Storm Hazel Armstrong Butte W. A. Witzleman Nebraska National Bank Lincoln Bankers Tyler Koenlestein Barnhart Powers Weatherby Mazen Welch Madison W. French Winside Frederick Wolf M. Wolf Battle Sprecher Rome Miller Phalen Chiserty Tekamah Clifford Phalen First National Bank Mabel Sears Sears Tekampah J. Hibben

Hay Market Rises Amid Drought Strain On Feed

The article notes a bumper crop this year but drought pressures push hay prices higher. Demand grows as cattle and horse owners rush to feed hay earlier than usual. Nebraska’s Wikhorn valley supplies much hay, with Bassett region cited as a top hay market. Prices moved from ten to seven dollars per ton previously, now upland hay sells at seven forty per ton.

Wikhorn Nebraska Seton Bassett

Railroad wins trunk suit ruling baggage call required

Judge Welch at Madison ruled for the railroad in the Norfolk trunk case against Edwin D. Klein. Passengers must call for trunks upon arrival and railroads aren’t liable for stored property losses. The decision impacts multiple similar suits from the Norfolk fire era.

Preceent Welch Madison Vroneht The Northwestern Edwin D. Klein Klein Kansans E. P. Weatherby Norfolk Ohio

Groom of Month Arrested for Forging Note in Albion

Bonno I Penry aged 22, married to Jessie M Smith 18, is charged with forging a ten dollar and fifty cent note. He was separated from his bride of a month and taken back to Albion by Deputy Sheriff Galyean. The couple wed August 20 in Omaha, after meeting in St Edwards.

Omaha World-Herald Albion Bonno I Penry Galyean Jessie Smith Omaha St. Edwards Bonno Boon County Adjutant Willis Salvation Army

Man complains of unbellied train near Fremont

John Haferkorn, a carpet beater, charges Union Pacific trains pass through Fremont without warning bells. He claims a near collision with engine 1724, says the engineer threatened him, and that he fled, later filing a complaint with authorities demanding safety bells.

Fremont John Haferkorn Union Pacific Railroad Company Mr. Haferkorn Ma. Haferkorn

North Nebraska Methodist Conference Session in Stanton

The North Nebraska Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church meets in Stanton with about 200 ministers and members in attendance. Reports from district superintendents show growth, hospital dedication, new missions in Omaha, and large increases in church edifices, parsonages, and memberships across districts.

North Nebraska the Methodist Church Stanton Staanton Neb Metheodist Episcopal Church Stainton Nolisha Gorst Omaha Mroweth Grand Island Fullerton

Northwestern posts thirteen crews ads for rush service

The Northwestern railroad advertised thirteen crews on bulletin boards at Norfolk and other centers due to extra train service during the Trip rush. It favors older employees first for advice and positions, stating preference to the oldest men as they are scarce.

Northwestern Northwestern Tins Norfolk

Norfolk Crowd Grows at Allen Meeting in Auditorium

Senator Allen notes improving Norfolk turnout at a public meeting in the Auditorium. He remarks that Norfolk, as population center, should host major political gatherings and attract big speakers by drawing larger crowds.

Allen Norfolk Senator Allen Owen Ite

Norfolk Senator Recalled Towne Speech at Marquardt Hall

The Madison senator recalled hearing Former United States Senator Towne speak with Wha over coat in a cold Marquardt hall, part of a Norfork gathering long remembered by supporters. Farmers in Bon Pomme county report sightings of a clover mite pest alarming clover fields, with prior infestations causing damage. Local observers fear potential fiber damage if the mite spreads.

Madison Norfolk Akon Allen United States Towne Marquardt Hall ReMi Pistia Scotland

Three Years for Talking Thriller in Madison Court

John Moore, a 27 year old Battle Creek shoe thief, pled guilty to burglary and an indecent talking incident in Madison. He expected a lighter sentence but spoke in court and drew four years in state prison, plus prior notes show he was caught with nine pairs of shoes.

John Moore Madison Battle Creek Moore Wattle Creek Burelary Heyear Lincoln

Boche Appeal Faces Months of Waiting Supreme Court

No decision is expected from the supreme court on Herman Boche's manslaughter appeal for at least three months. His ten year sentence remains suspended and bond stays valid until the court returns are received. Briefs have not yet been filed, in part due to a lengthy bill of exceptions prepared by the court reporter that records every spoken word from the trial.

Supreme Court Herman Boche District Court Boche

Library Board Fails to Meet Over Quorum

The library board did not meet Friday due to lack of a quorum. President Koentits Stein set another meeting for October 4 and vowed to secure a quorum, even by sending a constable if needed. MC.A committee also postponed for lack of a quorum.

Sliary Board Ufoins Koentitstein Air Con Mc.a

Loders Injuries Deemed More Serious After Fall

Marcy Loder proprietor of the Calumet restaurant suffered a fall Thursday evening breaking his left arm in two places. Doctors reported yesterday that his stomach ligaments were torn, indicating injuries more serious than first believed.

Marcy Loder Calumet Restaurant

Change of Moon Brings Rain in Norfolk Weather Note

The weather desk reports a long awaited rain set in Friday night around eight and continued Saturday in Norfolk. Predictions of moon change and goose bone lore failed to deter rain as the system brought four fifths of an inch, followed by cold and frost, with locals lighting fires to cope.

Wtwtn Norfolk

Rain spreads across the north state in weekend storm

Rain fell Friday night and Saturday morning across the region. Reports from Norfolk headquarters note the storm reaching Casper Wyoming and Belle Fourche South Dakota, with the system extending to the Rosebud area and northern Nebraska. Fremont and York also reported rain as the storm moved through the state.

Norfolk Oie Northwestern Man Casper, Wye Belle Fouwrehe S. D Rosebud North Nebrraska Fremont York

Frost Warms The Pumpkin Forecast For Weekend

The News reports a killing frost expected from the northwest Saturday night with Sunday to be fair and warmer. A Chicago weather dispatch notes last year’s frost arrived a day later, with 1907 seeing frost on September 27 night or 28 morning.

Chicago Weather Bureau

Mail Rush At Rosebud Lands Opens In Dallas

J Humphreys chief clerk of the railway mail service travels to Dallas South Dakota to arrange handling of vast mail for the Rosebud land opening. He plans to boost clerks and ensure timely delivery as thousands of letters flood the system before and during registration and drawing.

Sioux City J. Humphreys Pailway Mall Dallas S. D Humphreys Corps of Railway Mall Clerks

Foley's Kidney Remedy Claims Cure After Two Bottles

James Donohue of New Britain Connecticut reports a backache and kidney bladder trouble cured by Foley's Kidney Remedy after taking two bottles and passing a life insurance medical. The ad touts complete recovery and recommends Klosau Drug for purchase.

James Donohue New Britain Conn Withers Foley Klosau

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