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About The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19?? | View Entire Issue (Jan. 30, 1903)
THE NORFOLK NEWS : FRIDAY , JANUARY 30 , IWffl. n THE DARK SiDh of Hfo is over uppermost to those wit ! defective eyesight. Permit as to brighten things for yon If oaro , skill and experience iu ey < testing and the fitting of GLASSES can accomplish anything , then relief and perhaps a permanent euro is oh talnablo thror gh onr assistance Eye tests are made with tlio aid o modern soloutifio instruments. Glrxssc ore made to lit at moderate cost. DR , MARQUAIiDT Ophthalmologist. A New Year's Invitation that makes for life , long happiness. Tin Elkhoru B. & S. iissocia ion will muk you a loan to build or bay on favorabli terms. T. E. ODIORNE. Secretary. Few Specialties New White Clover Honey , Pure Cider Vinegar , Pure Apple Cider , Home Made Mince Meatthe ( good kind ) GOOD Apples , Jersey Sweet Pota toes , etc. , etc. PARISH The Point of View often controls judgment as to the merits of this , that or the other article ; but view them as you will , from where yon will , you must acknowledge the beauty , style , fit , fiuith , durability and reason ableness in the price of the shoes you may see in onr windows and btore to day. Will yon KCB them ? We Keep Open Evenings until 9:00 : o'clock. The Palace Shoe Store fhq Weather. Forecast for Nebraska : Fair tonight ank Saturday. Warmer Saturday and west portion tonight. FRIDAY FACTS. The West Side whist club waa enter , tained last night by Dr. and Mrs. P. H. Baiter. Ernest Wichman and Reinhold Filter shipped two cars of fat cattle to Omaha last night. Farmers are busy preparing for the opening up of spring work and as a consequence the number who take time to come to town is not large. Gardner & Seller have sold the Wm. Koat farm three miles west of the city to Winner parties. The same firm has also Bold the Fred Alstadt residence property on South Fourth street to n Battle Crook man. The consideration In the latter deal was f 1,400. The Christian Endeavor society of the Oongrcgationnl church is to give n reversible - vorsiblo soolnl at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Bullock tomorrow night. A flue program has boon arranged and re freshments are to bo served. An evening - ing of fun an laughter is anticipated by those who will attend. The "Olo Oloson" company arrived iu the city this morning from Sioux City and will outortaln at the Auditorium tonight. The seat sale has boon magni ficent and nil the oholoo locations wore picked out long before noon. A full house is therefore confidently expected and there appears to bo no room loft for disappointment. Mr. Jeffery of Laurel and Mine Minnie Salvold of this city wore united in mar- xiago at Laurel yesterday morning and came to this city on their wedding trip yesterday , visiting at the homo of the bride's parents in South Norfolk. A party of friends mot at the bride's homo last night to extend their congratula tions and celebrate the event , Earl Saundera of Osmond who was the first pupil enrolled at the Norfolk business college , has completed his course and expects to leave for his homo Monday. Last night the pupils tend ered him a farewell party in the college rooms and the evening was very pleas antly passed , the guest of honor being presented with a gift as a reminder of his associates and his business college days. days.No No ono having Identified the body of the man who committed suicide at the Hille farm north of town , and who was found Monday hanging from a tree with a wire about his neck , the remains were this noon expressed to the medical department of the state university , thus closing a case that has mystified the people ple of Norfolk and vicinity for a week past. The name , family , friends , and nativity of the deceased remain un known and the motive that led to self- destruction is yet a secret and may re main 80. The Norfolk business college is rapidly developing into one of the city's leading educational institutions. Those who have attended are the school's best ad vertisements as they speak highly of the treatment they have received , of the methods of work employed and of the environments. It has made a steady and substantial growth under its pres out management and the young men and young women of Norfolk und tribu tary country are beginning to appreci ate the excellent opportunities afforded by it for a business education and a largo enrollment of pupils are fitting themselves to take responsible positions in the business world. Many who hav * engagements during the day time are improving the opportunities afforded by the night school and are thus employing spare time in fitting themselves for something higher and better in life than the positions they now occupy or are acquiring additional competency for such work as they are now engaged in. The corps of instructors are pains taking and are doing good and appreci able work , which is certain to redound to their credit. The business college means a great deal to Norfolk and to the young men and women who can take advantage of its opportunities. Norfolk people should therefore lend the management an encouraging hand and help toward making more success ful the work that baa been undertaken. Wan ted to buy , cheap , for cash , a 5 or 0-room cottage and lot , desirably located. Mra. George Wilson. Call at 0. P. Michael's , South Fourth street , within the next three days. Hard Coal. i If yon are sby on hard coal for your furnace , try a ton of Arkansas Semi- Anthracite. H E. HAHDY. FREE. With every 25 cent box of toilet soap a 'pair of 0-inch scissors , while the present supply lasts. KIERA.U DRUG Go. WARNERVILLE. S. E. Madsen is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism. . Mr. and Mrs. Gcoge Wheeler wel comed a boy baby to their homo Wednesday. George Ives of Whitewood , S. D. , was the guest of his uncle , Fred Terry , the first of the week. Miss Ethel MoBeath , who has been seriously ill the past ten days with ton- flilitip , is reported bettor. 0. W. Pettitt loaded his personal effects into a cor Thursday and pulled out for his new home near Dane , Okla homa. Foil SALE Elghteeu-inch sulky plow. Gall on W. T. Butts at sugar factory. Now Ready. Onr new stock of muslin underwear. Among other now features la the circular rnfilo on eklrts , made of all lace or lace and lawn. The now fan drawers , etc. wo ore showing beauti ful at - low bargains goods voi-y prices , many - gains that will be closed out soon. MRS. J. BENSON , South Sixteenth street , Omaha , Neb. Bturgeon IB the piano man. Norfolk May Entertain This State Event. DOMMITTEES ARE AT WORK. It Can bo Drought Moro If the Busi ness Men and Citizens Want It. Moans an Entertainment of Severn ) Days or a Week. It is up to Norfolk business men to say whether or not they desire to enter tain the annual firemen's tournament rjf the state dromon's association , 0. 12. Hartford is president of the associa tion and II. II. Reynolds is a member of the board of control and they have it straight that if Norfolk wautu the tour nament all it will have to do is to epoak out. The local firemen nro themselves taking the initiative. At a mooting hold Wednesday night some fooling committees wore appointed to ascertain the doHlros of the business men and people of Norfolk in regard to the matter , and they will undertake the work in hand nt onco. A committee composed of 0. E. Hart ford , ' II. H. Reynolds and W. B. Vail was named to see the business men imd citizens and learn how they felt to ward entertaining such an event. Another [ committee composed of H. W. Winter , W. L. Kern , J. 8. Burnett and John Krautz was selected to confer with the city council in regard to booth privileges nud with the Commercial olub to secure its co-operation. If those committees mnku favorable reports the tournament will bo hold hero some time during the summer. The tournament usually lasts from three days to a week. Firemen's races and displays are a dally feature of the program , firemen from all parts of the state participating. It was hold at Grand Island last year and it is esti mated that 10,000 people wore iu attend ance at each day's program. Two pears ago it was hold nt Fremont and that city would bo iu the field for it again but for the fact that it is to enter tain the association mooting next Jaiin iry and has other concessions from the association which they consider all they ire entitled to. It is a ready made attraction for any town or city ono of the most important meetings of the state for drawing a crowd and entertaining it and the hewn chosen for the tournament is considered fortunate by all its neigh bors. The town is expected to contribute toward the purees and ex penses and the firemen do the rest. It means more than a reunion , or a street fair , though either of these features mirrlif. lifi wnrlrml in with Mm fin mnti'i4 . iropram. It is a splendid opportunity for Norfolk and THE NEWS will miss its guess if the citizens do not give an .mammons approval of the pluu of hold ing it hero. It is said that no more money need bo contributed by the people of Norfolk than was given foi the Fourth of July celebration of last pear , and it will mean several dnyu oi urowds and good entertainment. WANTED. A good girl for general housework. Inquire at the Bee Hive. Dr. F. G. Walters succeeds to the practice of Dr. Kiosau. 'Phone , office and residence 18. ODD FELLOWS ENTERTAIN. Members of Rebecca Lodge arc Guests of Honor. The Odd Fellows of Norfolk enter , tained last night in their hall for the members of tbo Norfolk Rebecca lodge , who were the guests of honor. Menr bers of the two orders and their famiUei tvere given delightful entertainment the details of the evening being in charge of an executive committee con listing of G. E. Doughty , Rev. J. F , Ponoher and Sidney Robertson. A program of toasts and responses ao : ept < bly occupied the time during the Borly part of tbo evening , H. B. Spanld. Ing acting aa toastmoster. "Our Guests" was the subject of r toast by Ror. J. F. Pouoher , who woi In a happy frame of mind and made bis greeting cordial and pleasant. Mrs. Harrington responded to "Om Hosts" in flattering phrases that wen well worded and neatly expressed. "Genius of Odd Fellowship , " wai the subject given Dr. F. M. Sisson am it was handled in a manner that elioiUii favorable comment from his hearers. Editor P. F. Sprecher treated of "Th < Three Links" and this symbol of th < order was given a now meaning to thosi present who had not penetrated th < mysteries of Odd Fellowship. Gee , N. Beels' subject was "Tho Rebecca bocca Assembly" and he gave a charm ing talk on the Odd Follows' auxiliary organization. Ho has had much exper louce in thin branch of. work and showec himself to bo thoroughly at home ot the subject. At the close of the program two ban inot tables were set the full length o ! the hall and Odd Fellows , Rebeccas anc their guests participated iu a generoni spread , this feature closing one of thi most enjoyable evenings over experi anced iu the history of Odd Fellowehl ] in the city. Siguor Anrello Coccia has been epoc tally engaged by Obaa. H. Yule to illus trnte and direct several new ballets tha will lxi made special features In the twenty llr it annual tour of the "Kvor- lusting Dovil'H Auction" . They will in clude among others an European novelty nnd nlno a royal erxtottoof lady dancorn direct from the Alhombra Theatre , Ivoudon , England. Ranch of 2,000 acres , deeded land , Ifi mllcfl southeast of Long Pine , (100 ( head vrhlto face cattle. Plenty of hay and water , and controls 10,000 aoron of pan- tnro. Priuo $10 per nero for deeded land , Wo alno have other ranches for sale , GAHDNKU & Siciucn. LEGISLATORS ARE HERE. Commlttoo of Public Lands and Build ings In tlioClty. The committee of public lands and buildings of the honpo of representatives came to the city todny and are this afternoon Inspecting the Norfolk hospi tal for insane. The trnln upon which the committee came was duo to arrive at 13 o'clock , but it was over an hour late. The legislators wore mot at the depot by members of the local committee - too and wore taken to the Oxnard for dinner. After dinner the members of of the legislature were driven out to the hospital for insane , accompanied by enough gentlemen of Norfolk to point out features of interest. Upon their return to the city they will' bo enter tained at the Elks club until supper time. This evening they will bo guests of the Commercial club at the theatre. The committee consists of lit members , every one of whom it ) iu the city today. The names of the visitors are as follows : M. L. Friodrich , Oodar Greek , chair man ; W. G. Saddler , Jnuiatd ; O. J. Wiborg , Ponderj II. M. Dotrich , York ; J. 11. Ilurrou , Orchard ; J. II. Ramsey , Filloy ; W. N. Goats , Stuait ; Dr. A. E. Din-too , ArcadiaO. ; M. RibbloDoWitt ; J. S. Johnson , Fnuk ; Joseph Roberts , Fremont ; John MoLain , Sownrd ; F. W. Koottor , Omnhn. O. W. Under bill , clerk of the committee , is also with the party/ WANTKD FIVE YOUNO MEN from Nor folk at once to prepare for positions iu the Government Service. Apply to Inter-State OorroH. Inst. , Godar Rapids , la. BATTLE CREEK. O. L. Fisher was down from Oakdolo on business Tuesday. Howard Miller shipped a carload of hogs to Omaha Monday. J. W. Risk shipped n carload of hogs and one of cattle Tuesday. Mrs. K. I. Nilcs has boon under a physician's care this week. Mr. and Mrs. Doy Gnras of Oakdale visited hero the first of the week. RuJolph Krbul of Madison visited hero Tuesday and Wednesday with rel atives. unanes scnroouer aim ITCU uioicer each shipped a carload of cattle to Omaha Sunday. A. M. Lovelace has accepted a travel ing position with the Duoring company for the coming season. Howard Miller is having a plank door laid in the brick building on Main struct leased by O. A. Probst. MIH. R. F. Tiedgeu and children re turned Saturday from an extended visit with relatives in Oodar county , Mo. Mo.Owen Owen O'Neill has sold to Wm. Bier- man for $7,000 the quarter section south of the Elkborn , known as the O'Neill timber claim. O. Oloyd , the young man who was hurt so badly Saturday while driving home from Norfolk , was reported as getting better Wednesday. Grant Beed is hauling lumber for a new dwelling , 28 by 28 and 1C feet high , on bis farm five miles southwest. , Her man Werner will build it. Prof. Wm. Ernst of Norfolk started a dancing school in the opera house Sat urday night. Ho met with encourag ing success as 42 participated. Edward Waruko , foreman at Owen O'Neill's ranch near Long Pine , came down with three carloads Friday , and will visit a week with old acquaintances. Mr. and Mrs. Oh&s. Werner and two little sons , Leo and Charley , departed Tuesday for Rcodsbnrg , Wis. , for n month's visit with Mr. Werner's par ents and other relatives. Rev. J. W. DoMerrit of the Baptist church preached bis farewell sermon Sunday evening and Tuesday he and his family went to Alexandria , this atato , bis new appointment. Balser Werner commenced on Wed nesday the erection of a building 20 by GO , 16 feet high , on his corner at Fourth and Main streets. When completed the buildlug will be used for his imple ment business. Fred Eloidorer of Boone , Iowa , who bought the Rickouberg farm south ol town recently , arrived hero Friday with his family and two carloads ol stock , household goods , etc. , to take possession of the now place. Mr. Joseph Dounohoo of Belden , Pa. , and Miss Rose Hughes were united in marriage at the Catholic church Wed nesday morning by Rev. Thos. Walsh. After the ceremony the young couple boarded the train for the east. The groom is a prosperous young fanner and stockman of Pennsylvania and the bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Hughes , well known throughout the county. Birthday of Martyred President Observed in Norfolk , ADJUTANT CULVER SPEAKS. Addresses nlso by Judge J. D , Dnrnos and J. E. Simpson Male Sex tette Renders Palrotlc Music Tito Philippine Islands , The birthday of the lamented president , William MuKlnloy , WUH appropriately obnorved lant night nt the M. 15. church , uulor the aunplccs of the members of MathowRon pout G. A. R. and W. R. O. A fair-sized andlenoo , pleading speakers , wtrlotlo decorations und delightful nnsto combined to mnko the evening ono of pleasure and profit , mingled with tome dad thoughts of the untimely aking away of the beloved president. Commander 1C. P. Woathorby of the test had charge of the oxorolnoH and the Hinging was by a male noxtotto which ntorHporwul the program with n inun- > or of appropriate and patriotic noloo- tiouu in a manner that was highly ap- > ruolativo. The train which wan to bring Adjti- .ant . General Culver , the principal speaker , wan forty minutes late , and whllo waiting for him the local speakers , Judge J. B. Barnes nnd J. E. Bluipnon , filled in the time most accept ibly with short talkn , onlogintta of the martyred chief of the nation. The achievements of MclCinley'u life , war record , political life and the high Htoom iu which ho wan hold by the people of the country whore all touched upon iu admirable phrases , and his mme was linked with that of Wnshln- .on and Lincoln as the triumvirate of great men of the nation. Captain Onlvor was introduced by Judge Bnrncs and guvo an enjoyable and instructive address with the Philip- ) lnc8 as his subject. The audience wan especially taken with his reminiscences of his campaign In the island ) ) OH a captain in ono of the volunteer regi ments. Captain Culver lays no claim to brilliant oratory , but the conver sational style of bin address was as ) lousing as it WIIK illimitable , and his loarors gave him clone attention throughout , nnd interruptions of np- ilanso were not lacking. "That magnificent monument of lohlovoment building to the memory of ho late McKinley since Dewey entered Manila bay , " was dcHorlbod in its rola- ions to the country. The position and joography of the archipelago was out- inod. Its mineral , agricultural und imhor resources were shown. The ivos , habits and characeristicH of the people wore pictured. The speaker javo his experience in the warfare of the islands , told how the Americans wore contrasted with their Spanish predecessor and reviewed his offortH at Qiideuvoring to teach the young Filipino idea how to shoot. Ho cordially disa greed with President Schurinnn of Cor nell regarding the future policy to bo pursued toward the islanders. There are 75 different dialects spoken and used and ho would like to know why English , ( IB well as one of tiicso should not bo taught. His idea of dealing with the people would bo to so thoroughly civilize and Americanize them that they would not desire liberty or any other condition than to bo counted as a part of this great American republic. The islands are the key to the occi dental situation and there is now greater respect in the orient for Amer ica than ever before. The Hong Eong trust that was making a good thing out of the rebellion baa been displaced and the future is bright for the American possessions in the oast. At the close of his address the audi ence evidenced its appreciation of Ca p- tain Culver's lecture , by enthusiastic applause. PERSONAL. Wm. Anderson , tbo genial clerk ol the Her Grand hotel in Omaha , is visit ing iu the city today. S. R. MoFarland left for Lynch yes terday noon to visit his father whose condition continues critical. A. B. Booll , owner of the Auditorium is expected here tonight to attend the "Olo Qlesou" performance and lool after business matters. Miss Eddy , who has been tbo gnea of her sister , Mrs. P. T. Birchard , for the lost two weeks , left at noon foi Mndieon , S. D. , to resume her schoo work. Mrs. George Wilson of Pierce is t guest of her sister , Mrs. C. P. Michael on South Fourth street , Mrs. Wilsoi hopes to mnke Norfolk her homo in the near future. Geo. F. Althousepublisher of the Ack ley World of Ackley , Iowa , was a city vi s itor last night. Ha had started togot < Deadwood but concluded that he wonh stop and see a good town instead. G. II. Rogers , who has beoa manage ] of the railroad eating house of , Rome Miller at this place for some time , hoi resigned his position and will be sue ccedod by M. Wolcott. The change takes place tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs Rogers will visit in the southern part o the state before going to Chicago , when ho has a position. Dr. R. A. MitUestadt , dentist , Blshoj block. Telephone 00. "H"M-H-H"I-M-H-H H"M-H-H-M Knee Pants A healthy hey ( our boot friend ) will keep you busy ' buying pantH. The most . economical punt to buy in our 50 They are made of romnnntH of piece goodH too Hiirnll for oihur thlngH. Wo have ptand- ln orders with a large pant fiiotory to ship us all knee panto thus obtained. AH a re- unit , we sell you for 5OC n pant that would otherwlsn uud otherwhere com you $1.00. THE STAR Clothing Store Did you ever try our Ironclad Stockings for boys' ? " 1-H-1-H-H-I-M-H-M-I-H-H-H-H- Hejmood and Go-Carts Imvo always heon the bowl Thin your they are hotter tliiui over. Notice the largo rubber tinm. Soldjoxclnsivoly in Norfolk by Hoffman &Viee ! I COPYRKJttT. . , INDIAN TEACHERS taught BB how to grind and bnko innizo ( Indian Oorn ) , but improved and modem methods enables us to furnish you with pnoh a dosirabln wheat ( lour as the BenTon Ton , than which there is none better at a higher figure. Sugar City G Invoice discloses that we are carrying too heavy a stock , many goods that wo cannot unpack and show for want of room ; hence wo have started a great clearance sale , giving yon the opportunity to select any article in the store at greatly reduced prices. For a short time only wo offer you yonr choice of any of our fine Book Cases , China Closets , Sideboards , Couches , Parlor Suits , Chamber Suits , Iron Beds , Carpets and Rugs at actual wholesale cost prices. It's the unanimous verdict of all who investigate that we have by far the finest selection to bo found in all North Ne braska. It's an opportunity that seldom comes and will pay you well to take advan tage of it. Come early before the stock is broken. Johnson's Furniture Store. North Nebraska agency for the best piano in the world to day the Chickering.