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About The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19?? | View Entire Issue (June 6, 1902)
TITF ; NDTITOLK : NWSriu DAY , , i I/NE G , 1002 ; , . Norfolk Pays Tribute to the Soldier Dead , FLOWERS DECORATE GRAVES. Flngs are Plncotl nt Hnlf Mnst and Business is Generally Suspended During tlic Afternoon Program at Ilio Auditorium. Trnm Batimlfty'ft Daily Memorial tiny was perhaps nioro gen erally observed yesterday than it linn over before boon in thin city. Not only were the members of G. A. H. post inter ested in strewing bloiwoniH of romoin- bmnoo over the graven of departed com- ratios , but the public generally l > ocnnio very innoh interested in the day , thoHO who htul loved OUCH gone before , enter ing into the spirit of the day and making it ix Memorial for all who rest in the silent city of the dead. The vronthor wan partlonlarly dis agreeable , a raw south wind making it moro like n November day than ono of the lant of May , but the weather did not prevent u largo attondaneo nt all the Horvlcos. Karly in the day carriages commenced carrying people to the com- otorles , where the graves of fathers , mothers , husbands , wives and children were decorated with beautiful blossoms. At Prospect Hill there wan scarcely u grave that was not romomborod. During the morning every ( lag polo in the city was adorned with the na tional colors at half mast and residences displayed the rod , white and blue. Be sides these the store fronts and windows tmowod bunting and designs appropri ate for the occasion. Business houses remained open until noon , at which' hour all those that could bo were closed for the remainder of the day. MOKNINU. Pursuant to the call issued by Math- owaoii post , G. A. H. , members of that organization and of the W. H. 0. , gath ered at G. A. H. hall , and nt I ) : ! IO the parade formed , under direction of Col onel II. Qorccko , marshal of the day. Company L , N. N. G. , under command of Captain Barnes , inarched from the armory and joined the old HOldlors , act ing as an escort in the line of march. Citl/.oiia in carriages and on foot brought up the roar of the parade. At 10 o'clock the procession moved west on Norfolk avouuo to Thirteenth street , thence north on Thirteenth to Prospect Hill cemetery. Arriving at the cemetery the proces sion marched to the soldiers' lot , where n temporary monument had boon created. Chaplain , T. 0. S. Woills led in prayer , using the beautiful ritual of the G. A. R. , and ho was followed by Adjutant Widamau , who road the names of the soldier dead. J. W. Bovoo , commander of the post , decorated the monument to the unknown dead , placing upon It Jlowors in com memoration of these who sloop in graves unmarked but not uumourued. Then the G. A. R. aud W. R. 0. , armed with baskets of llowors , divided into two squads and proceeded to decorate - orate the graves , which had been marked by American flags , while a detail visited - ited the Kidder and St. Paul Lutheran cemeteries aud decorated the graves of comrades found in thoso. Following is a roster of departed sol diers who sloop in Norfolk cemeteries , whoso graves were remembered yester day : Wm. Isham , First Michigan battery. Major Joseph Mathowson , Eighteenth Couuootlout. Joseph Pheasant , One Hundred and Ninety-first Pennsylvania. John P. Sullivan , Gen. Grant's cypher clerk. Daniel Desmond , Eighth Now York cavalry , W. S. Glass , One Hundred and Forty- first Illiuois volunteer infantry. Daniel Parmor , U. S. navy from Con necticut. Wm. Bishop , Illinois volunteer in- fantry. John Kyner , Sovonty-third Ohio vol. unteor infantry. George Brady , company and regiment unknown. Uriah Gregory , Forty-third Wiscon sin volunteer infantry , W. H. Roberts , physician Twentieth Ohio volunteer infantry. John Bouduraut , Fifty-first Missouri volunteer infantry. D. A. Amarine , Twenty-third Iowa volunteer infantry. Rev. Philip McKini , division chap lain. lain.Capt. . Plnnimer , Sixteenth Ohio vol. nnteer iuf autiy. Capt. Hill , company and regiment unknown. John Geiger , Mexican war veteran. George Gordon , company cook , Prof. J. F. Ellis , Ohio regiment. George Davenport , First Ohio light artillery. J. W. Smith , Company I , Forty- second Ohio volunteer infantry. Wm. Winter , company and regiment unknown. The graves decorated by members of the W. R. 0. arc as follows , these resting - ing there being mothers , wives aud daughters of veterans of the civil war : Mrs. W. P. Powell. Mrs. Jane LaFarge. Mrs. M. Kldder. Mrs. George Oorrevon. Mrs. J. Green.- Mrs. D. Amarino. Mrs. W. H. Lowe. Mrs. Glass. . . . * Mrs. Allen , . Mrs. Glenn. Mrf. F. La'dhoff. - " ' > Mrs. W. H. Beswick. Mrs. G. A. McArthur. Mm. J , 0. S. WollU. MlHK May WollU. The grave of Willis Donn , a deceased member of Company L , wan romem * bored by his comrades with a beautiful lloral tribute. After the graven had boon visited , the people gathered again at the Holdiorn' lot , where tapfl were Bounded and the benediction pronounced , AITKIINOON. The afternoon exorcised were hold at Ihtt Auditorium , which wan filled to its seating capacity. At ! 3 o'clock Mathew * son post and the W. R. 0. marched from the G. A. R. hall , and Oompinr ; L from the armory to seats which had boon ronorvod. The stage of the Auditorium had boon attractively decorated in national colors and flowers , and at the front facing the audience were portraits of Lincoln , Garflold and MoKlnloy , martyr presi dents , while on either side of the plat form were portraltH of Lincoln and Grunt , all active factors in the great war of the ( JO's. The stage won occu pied by momberri of the G. A. R. , the W. R. 0. , Co. L , N. N. O. , ministers of the ohurchoH and the singers. The mayor and city council occupied the lower right hand box. Commander Bovoo called the mooting to order nt 210. : ! The male quartet , consisting of Messrs. Gow , Ryder , Unl ock and Parker sang an iutrodnctory select ion , aud then Rev. W. J. Turner of the First Congregational church led in prayer. II , C. Matrau road the national gen eral orders aud the thrilling address of President Lincoln , dollvorod at Gettys burg , November 11) ) , 180 ! ) , Commander Bovoo gave n short his tory of Memorial day , of its establish ment a third of a century ago , showed the growth of respect for the day , and closed his remarks by otToriug a resolu tion stating it as the HOUHO of these present that Memorial should bo kept as a funeral day aud condemning the practice of having sports , games aud kindred recreations on the day. In response to his invitation to vote upon this resolution , nearly every ono in the audience arose in approval of the senti ment. There was another song by the quartette - totto , aud then the orator of the day , Dr. F. M , Slssou , was introduced. Dr. Sissou ia n strong speaker , and the snbjoot with which ho was dealing interested him intensely aud ho held his audience in closest attention from the beginning to the end of his address. Ho said there uovor was such a war as that of the ( iO's and there uovor will be again. Thou the mod who were the blue and the men who were the gray , wore of the same people aud the same nation , each OR determined as the othor. Referring to the well kept couditlou of the na tional cemeteries in the south and the unkempt state of the confederate cemeteries - tories of the same localities , ho said the day will como when the graves of these who were the gray will bo as well cared for as these who were the blue. The personnel of n people gives char acter to its flag , The boys who main tained aud sustained the flag and the constitution in the < > 0's were making the possibilities of the twentieth century , aud the happy condition of this country uouttests the value of the great sacri fices of these days. The speaker briefly reviewed the wars which this country has been engaged in , every ono of which has been to main tain some lofty principle. The war of 177(1 ( , in which 10,000 bravo men laid down their lives , originated in the prin ciple that there should bo no taxation without representation , and resulted In the independence of the union. The war of 1812 was a contest as to whether n citizen under the flag should have the protection of the nation on laud and sea , aud in maintaining this principle : i,500 gave up their lives. In the Mexican war 1,500 Americans laid down their lives for their country. The war of the CO's was begun over the question of state's rights , and the principle that the union is one was maintained. This con flict was more far reaching than anyone had expected at the beginning , as it de tormiued that no slave should live on free American soil. It cost 303,000 lives as the prlco that was to be paid that the nation should be united- It was a measuring of strength , a trying of men , who fought for their country , to protect their churches , their school houses , their homos , that the flag might remain in the heavens and that whore- ever there was on American citizen that flag should protect him. The Spanish- American war was fought by worthy sous of noble sires who engaged in the con flict of the OO's , a splendid army of young men , aud in the short time of the conflict many heroes were developed. Mr. Slsson closed with nn Impressive tribute to the soldier of I860 , his wife and mother. Well may we close our places of business and go with the soldier to strew with flowers the graves of his departed comrades. The quartet then led in the national song , in which the audience joined , and the benediction w.as pronounced by Rev. J. F. Poucher of the M. E. church. Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold. Laxative Brdiuo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No cure , no pay. Price 25 cents. Buy your harness of Paul Nordwlg , who sells the cheapest and beat. Dnf- fey's old stand. Nine Pupils Graduate from Norfolk High School. COMMENCEMENT LAST NIGHT. The Class of 1002 Closes Its Text Books and Makes Entry Into the Busy , Throbbing World Address by Superintendent O'Connor. From Bntnrdny'fi Dally : There wan n fair attondaneo of these interested in educational doings at the Auditorium last night when the closrt of 11)03 ) , Norfolk High school , took tliolr farewell of the public schools , and nn Interesting program was given in a man ner to reflect credit on the class aud othorH who took part. Thb stage had boon beautifully decorated with potted plants mid the class colors of pink and green , and waa occupied by members of the oloas , members of the board of edu cation add Superintendent O'Gdunor. No slight diversion wart furnished by the two classes that are to bo advanced iw a result of the graduation of the sonlors. The juniors occupied the two boxes at the right of the stage which were decorated in their colors and the sophomores were in the nppor , oft hand box , and both carried their class rivalry on during the evening. A pleasing characteristic of the program was brevity , the nudlonco being held ittlo moro than an hour , The ovonlug's program was opened by Misses Florence Gaylord aud Clara Bonier , in n piano duet , rendering Rossini's overture , "L'ltaliaua in Al geria , " in a pleasing and effective man nor. The invocation of the Divine blessing was asked by Rov. Franklin Baker of the Second Congregational church , and Miss Kathryn Shaw gave a splendid interpretation of "Midsuni inor Night's Dream" Mendolsshou- Smith. The salntatoriau was Miss Elva E. Masters , who Welcomed friends , rnla tlvos aud acquaintances to the closing exorcises of the class in a generous manner and with dignity. She also ex pressed regret at the severance of school ties that had boon so pleasant and profit able and Indicated the pleasure of the class in the interest that had been taken by the public in their school work. The address of the evening was by Superintendent D. O. O'Connor , which was learnedly constructed and effect tlvoly delivered. The speaker devoted his time to a comparison of educational results , the development of educational thought and laid particular emphasis on the value aud achievements of the American public school system. He told of the growth of nations that had taken hold of educatioual work aud spoke of the power and influence they have acquired through the intelligence of the masses as the result of educa tional privileges. He characterized th American public school system as ahead of anything the world has over known as the medium through which the masses might come into a knowledge of educational subjects aud held that the wonderful wealth and power of the nation has for foundation the public school system. To it ho attri butes the credit for the wipiug out of foreign colonization schemes , and the obliteration of classes that ore of disad vantage to so many of the nations of the old world. People who comn hero as English , Irish , Germans , French or other foreign peoples are quickly trans formed into patriotic American citizens through the operation of the American public school system. The system is developing into , an ideal one and al though it has been of comparatively re cent origin it has spread its influence and effect to the remotest portions of the country. Speaking of the Norfolk schools , Mr. O'Connor explained that the common school course is eight years during which time the education of pupils in common branches is com pleted. This Is followed with a four years' course in the high school where the advanced studies are taught. The aim has been to intensify the work here and make the system as near perfect as possible according to modern ideals The value of the course is best emphasized sized by the record in public life of these who have graduated in past years , the graduates being an honor to the school. Of the present class the speaker stated that they averaged high and their record has been n little above that of any of the classes that have previously gradu ated. ated.Dr. Dr. P. H. Salter , chairman of the board of edncatiou , being absent , Dr. A. Boar presented the diplomas to the class , in a nice little talk in which the change of program was explained. Miss Eva Mohrinan of Pierce favored the audience with on expressive rendi tion of "Polonaise in E" bv Liszt. John D. Read , the valedictorian of the class , was well fitted to undertake the responsibilities of that honor aud expressed the regret the class felt in severing the ties that have bound them to the publio school , in an impressive address. He conveyed the thanks of the class to the patrons , the board of ed ucation aud the Instructors In choicely constructed phrases and with becoming self-possession. He also expressed the hope and belief that the conduct of members of the class in the future will bo a credit to the school. Secretary Matrau of the school board was called ou and gave an Interesting statement of the condition of school dis trict's finances. It showed that the in debtedness of the district was being overcome at a rate that will in a few years wipe out outstanding unpaid war rants with which the district has boon burdened for sovoial roars. One of the most popular add pleasing numbers on the program was the quartet singing of Mrs. S. H. Iinlay , Miss Nellie Dlugnmu , Preston Ogden and Mason Frazer. Their selection was "Como Where the Lilies Bloom" and the ap proval of the nudlouco was manifest by a vigorous encore to which , however , they declined to respond. The audlouco was dismissed with the benediction by Rov. W. J. Tumor of the First Congre gational church. The members of the class of 1003 are : Jouulo B. Mills. Agues B. Stafford. William G. Oxnam. John D. Road. Bertha E , Pilgor. Frances E. Vielo. Nolllo Hydo. Elva E , Masters. Arthur L , Overton. Class Flag Fight Continues. Thftsophmoro class of the High school is still on top , as far as their class banner is concerned , in the competition that has developed with the juniors , Thurs day morning when they put tholr colors up , they nailed them fast and liberally greased the staff with a quantity of axle grease. The juniors , however , about noon , secured a pair of climbers used by linemen and , in spite of the axle grease , succeeded in tearing the sophuiore col ors down. The "sophs" were on dock soon afterward aud again secured their emblem to the staff , besides placing an other ou the highest point of the stoop roof of the school building , near the chimney , where it is expected to remain until the elements remove it. The door leading to the roof was fastened shut and the sophmores stood guard for a considerable time , keeping the juniors off by main force. After the ball game of Thursday they beat the juniors to the building aud prevented a repetition of the tearing down process. At the pres ent writing the juniors appear to have given up the contest , except for the one ou the flag staff which was removed to give place to the national colors raised because of Memorial day and the colors of the sophomores wave trium phant. Both classes discovered some grief yesterday morning and the mem bers of the one naturally suspicion those of the othor. The sophomore banner and the junior shield were each missing from the school room and it is believed that they were stolen by members of the rival classes. The grand finale was enacted at the graduating exercises 'last night when the stolen emblems made their appearance. Before the program commenced one of the sophomores juuipod into the junior box from the stage and attempted | to tear down the new junior banner that adorned the upper box. He did not secure a good hold and met with failure , to the grati fication of the juniors. Just as Super intendent O'Connor had finished his address , the junior Jslneld , draped in crape , attached to the point of the sophomore pennant , was dropped from a point above the scenes and was swung out over the center of the stage , where the sophomores welcomed it with applause which was joined in by the balance of the audience. The juniors , probably not realizing the significance of the occur- ance , were also led into applauding. It went through motions of approval following the numbers on the balance of the program , kept time to the music , and in other ways empasized the fact that two classes of energetic pupils are approaching graduation. It was under stood that one of the juniors went up to remove it but there were too many sophomores on guard and ; he was overpowered and bound until the con clusion of the exercises. After the pro gram was euded the juniors attempted a demonstration with their class yell , but were answered by the sophomore yell with such vigor that they gave up the effort and the sophomores had "the last word" as it were. Junior Exercises. The junior day program was given in the High school room Thursday night and were listened to by a good sized audience. The program was interest ing aud well rendered , each tokingjtheir respective parts with credit to them selves , the" class aud the school. The room had been appropriately decorated , class colors being liberally used and beautiful flowers were employed in the scheme with fine effect. The following is the program rendered : Piano solo II. Mazurka , Schumann ; Valse Brilliante , Bohm Clyde J. Bul lock. lock.Class Class Poem Nan. E. Stafford. 1 Vocal solo "Answer" Frances Dav enport. High School Calendar Loretta Mas. tors. Oration Ancient and Modern Ora tory G. Geraldlne Nellsoa. Recitation "Naughty Zall , " Nellie Handl&y. Mandolin solo "Broken Hearts" Lgretta Masters. Reading Eugene Field Ethel Hart ley. ley.Farewell Farewell to Seniors Clyde J. Bul lock. Response Jennie Mills. Class song. NAVAL CADETSHIP. Applicants to bo Examined In Norfolk Juno 20 tor a Vacancy. There is a vacancy In the U. S Naval academy at Annapolis , Md. , from the Third congressional district of Ne braska and it is incumbent upon Con gressman Robinson to nominate a suit able person to fill such vacancy. Ho has therefore determined to hold a publio examination in the High school build ing , this city , beginning at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of Juno 20 , at which time a committee will announce a program of examination aud puss on the proofs of residence , certificates of good character aud physical qualifications of the appli cants. The examination for mental qualifications will comuiouco ou the morning of June 21 and may bo written in part aud oral in part as the committee may determine , but all shall bo public. The recommendation of candidates made by the committee will bo approved by Congressman Robinson. Each applicant ; forjoxainlnatlon must present n statement in writing and upon oath that ho has been an actual and boua fide resident of the congressional district for nt least two years Immedi ately preceding June 20 , 11)02 ) , and a cer tificate of good character signed Dy the county judge of .tho county of his residence. A copy of the "Regulation Governing the Admission of Candidates into the United States Naval Academy as Cadets" is now open for inspection at the oilices of the several county su perintendents of public instruction throughout the district. The govern ment officials are very exacting in their examination , both as to physical aud mental qualifications and it is for the best interests of the persons selected to attend a preparatory school and do honest , faithful work that they make a good showing when it comes to the government examination. The following-named gentlemen have consented to act as a committee on ex amination for Congressman Robinson : County Superintendent 0. W. Crum of Madison ; Superintendent D. 0 O'Con nor of this city , Prof. J. M. Pile of Wayne and Dr. J. H. Mackay of Nor folk. Letter Lint. List of letters remaining uncalled for at the'postoflice May 27 , 1902 : Harvy Anderson , Harvy Colemau , Egyptian Remedy Co. , Frank Fitch , D. M. Hall , Harry Joseek , Will S. Jay , W. M. Morrison , Jas. Marmanu , Her man Nelson (2) ( ) , Geo. Ornmerrnan (3) ( ) , John Vanuormer , J. F. White , August Williams , J. F. Welles. If not called for in 15 days will be sent to the dead letter office. Parties calling for any of the above please say advertised. P. F. SPRECKEK. P. M The fl nest kiud of light work to be had in the city at Nordwig 's. pH * p- A KOod looking bone and poor look \ag harnoBB Is the worst kind of n comJ" # ? blnatlOn. Eureka Harness not only makes the harness and ths 'IJl horse took better , but make * th M leather Boft and pliable , puts It In conI ( I dltlon to last twice as long . u It ordinarily would. J 8oU rerr htr In e&ni ! ! | STANDARD OIL CO. Give Your Horse a Chancel A NEW FAST TRAIN Between St. Loula and Kansas City and OKLAHOMA CITY , WICHITA , DENISON , SHERMAN , DALLAS , FORT WORTH And'principal ' points InToras and the South west. This train la now throughout and l maao up or tne llnest equipment , provided with electric lights and ail ether modem travollnK conveniences. It runs via our now completed Red River Division. . . appliance known to modern car building and railroading has boon employed In the make-up ot this service , Including Cafe Observation Cars , under the management ot Fred. Harrer. Full Information as to rates and all details ol a trip via this new route will bo cheerfully furnished , upon application , by any reprtj- senUUvo ot the She Has Cured Thousands Given tip to Dio. DR. GALDWELlL OF CHICAGO Practicing Allopathy , Jloiire- opathy , Electric and Gen eral Medicine. Wilt , by request , visit tirofaaglonnlly NORFOLK , NEBRASKA , PACIFIC HOTEL , FRIDAY , JUNE 20 , ONE DAY ONLY. rot urn I u every fonr weeVi. Consult her wlillo luo uiujortuuitj IB nt liitucl , pr _ . epoclul trentmout of diseases of the eye , oar , iioso , throat. IQUKD , fomalu dleoaeos , dlaensos of children aud all chronic , uorvoui and surgical discuses of a curable nature Kurly conaumn- tlon , bronchitis , bronchial catarrh , chrnnio catarrh , headache , constipation , stomach and bowel troubles , rheumatism neuralgia , sci atica , Rrinht's diseaseklduoy diseasesdleoaeoa of the liver and hlndiler , dizziness , nervouaneia , lndi o'ti"n , obesity , iuterraptod rntritlon , blow gruwth in children , and nil wasting dls- oatet in adults , deformltio < clob-feot cnrva- tnreof the apluu , diioasea of the brain , paraly BS , heart dleeato , dropsy , swelling of the limba , stricture ) , npou sores , pain in the bones , grann- lar enlargements and till longstanding dis eases properly treatol. Itlnotl and Skin Dlfteanei , Plmplea. blotches , eruptions , liver spots , fall ing of the hair , bad complexion , eczama , throat ulcers , boue pains , bladder tioubles , weak back , burning nrlno. pa aing urine too often. The ellects of constitutional sickness or the taking of too much Injurious medicine receives searching treatment , prompt relief and a care for life. Diseases of women , irregular menstruation , falling of the womb , bearing down pains , femn'o Displacements , lack of sexual tone. Lone irrhea. sterility or barrenness , consult Dr Caldwell and she wilt show them the cause of their trouble and the way to become cared. Cancers , Goiter , Fistula , Piles anl enlarged g'ands ' treated with the subcu taneous inject on method , absolutely without pain and without the loss nf a drop of blood , is one of her own discoveries and is really the most scientific method of this advanced age , Dr , Caidwell has practiced her profession io some of the largest hospitals throughout the country , hue lint no superior in the treating and diagnosing diseases , deformities , etc. She has lately opened an otlico in Omaha , Nebraska , where she will spend a portion of each week treatlrg her many patients. No incurable cases accaptod for treatment. Consultation , examination and advice , one dollar to these in terested. IH. OBA CALDWCLL & Co. Omaha , Neb. Chicago , III. HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS. On November 5th , and 19th , and December 3rd , and 17th , the Missouri Pacific Railway will sell tickets to cer tain points in the South , Southeast , and Southwest , at the rate of one fare for the round trip , plus $3.00. Final re turn limit 21 days from date of sale. Fast Time and Superior Through S ier- vice. Reclining Chair Oars ( seats free ) . Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars. For further information or land pam phlets , address , W. 0. BARNES T. P. A. , Omaha , Neb. H. C.JTOWNSEND , C. E. STYLES. ' a. P. & T. A. A. a. p. & T. A. St. Louis , Mo. Kansas City , Mo. GASH FOR BUTTER AND EGGS. Farmers bring your butter and eggs to the Dexter Cold Storage , Norfolk , and get the highest market price in cash. ' A SWELL TRAIN , THE ELECTRIC LIGHTED LIMITED "SHORTLINE. " To Chicago , Milwaukee , Racine Rockford , Lacrosse , Dubnque , Elgin , Freeporfc , Madison , Janesville and other important points East , North east and Southeast , via An Electric Light in Every Berth. The Milwaukee is the only Elootrio Lighted Train that runs in and out of Omaha. All cars ore supplied with in. candescent lights. Palace Sleepers and the finest Dining Cars in the world are run on the 0. M. & St. P. Ry. Write and get full in- formation. ' ' ' F. A : NASif , General Western Agent , H. W. HOWELL , 1504 Farnam St. . Tniv. Frt. & Pass. Agt. Omaha.