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THE NORFOLK WEEKLY NEWS-JOURNAL
PART ONE , NOJIFOL1C , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , JUNE 6 , 1JJ03. PAGES 1 TO 8 ,
Commencement Exercises Held
Saturday Night.
'METHODIST ' CHURCH FILLED.
Vast Crowd of Frlcuds Gathered in
The Great Auditorium to Watch
The Graduation Every Member In
The Class Did Well.
[ From Monday's Dally. ]
At the Methodist Episcopal church
Saturday evening , before a crowd of
people that filled all available standing
room , of the immense auditorium , the
class of 1003 , Norfolk high school , hold
commencement exercises nud received
their diplomas.
As announced by programs .tho class
consisted of fourteen members , nine
ladles nnd five young men. The de
parture of John A. Johnson , however ,
left but a baker's dozen to appear in the
church Saturday night for graduation.
Jt was n pretty commencement pro
gram , nud was successful throughout.
The nine girl graduates were beautifully
gowned in white nud presented u spec-
taole good to look upon. Each carried n
liaudsotne bouquet of American Beauty
TOSGS , nud at regular intervals upon the
rostrum of the church , where the class
sat in n so mi chuiu , the four young
men , in black , presented n comforting
contrast to the otherwise unbroken line
of pure whiteness.
The platform was edged with n bank
of palms nnd potted plants , which gave
a finishing effect , and overhead , in
silver lettering , swung the motto of the
graduates , "Tho End Orowus All. "
Shortly after 8 o'clock , the members
marched , single fllo , from an anto-room
of the building and took their places
upon the platform. The details had
been nicely arranged in advance and
through the program each one stepped
forward , recognized the audience find ,
excepting the salutatorian , who wel
comed the house , began without the
once indispensiblo "Ladies and Gentle
men. " This was n relief. The num
bers followed one another in rapid suc
\ . \ cession without a serious hitch. The
entire thirteen caino on the program in
one way and another and every one was
n credit to the school.
Promptly at 8:80 : the high school glee
club , nn organization composed of a
largo number of voices , opened the
evening with "Mighty Jehova , " which
was well received.
Invocation followed , pronounced by
Bev. W. J. lurnor of the First Congre
gational church. Mr. Turner expressed
a feeling of gratitude over the privile-
g s afforded by the present system of
schools , nnd noted that this , rather than
the end , was but the beginning of real
living for the graduates.
A charming instrumental duet , ex
ecuted by Miss Olara Marie Rudttt and
Miss Olara H. Schram , followed.
"Hearts and Flowers , " from Tobani ,
was the piece and it was delightfully
Tendered. The time was especially
good and the music brought out showed
careful training.
The introductory number , in an
oratorical way , was delivered by Mis-s
Xioretta A. Masters , salutatorian. Her
welcome was brief and to the point ,
cleverly phrased , and received a good
round of applause. The ealutatorian car
ries second honors of the class. Miss
Masters has a clear , wholesome voice
and n fearlessness that was refreshing.
"The Magna Charta" was a very
difficult subject upon which Miss Nan
J3. Stafford chose to speak. The theme
was historical and involved , in its mean
ing complete , more than ordinary
comprehension. Miss Stafford made a
great deal from the subject and de
livered her discourse nicely.
Frank D. Perry undertook the subject
of "Socialism , " and made n success of
it for his graduating thesis. He went
about his ideas in an altogether logical
manner , and completely won his audi
ence. Mr. Perry has been known
through his high school days as a foot
ball player of rare good skill , and his
magnificent figure looked bettor than
over from the speaker's platform Satur
day night.
Miss FrancesE. Davenport never sang
more sweetly in her life than in the
' 'Spring Song" of her graduation.
With n remarkable pretty voice at the
outset nnd that especially trained with
good effect , Miss Davenport sang her
way warmly into the hearts of the vast
crowd that filled the Methodist ohuroh
at commencement. Her accompani
ment wns the pinno , by Miss Kathryn
Shaw , nnd the violin , by Mr. Julius
Hnlff.
"The Voicoa of Nature" appealed
strongly to the mind of Miss Oordelia
Luiknrt and she drew from them an os-
eay of rare degree. The subject wns
difficult because it was so completely of
a coustruotivo nature , nnd Miss Luikart
-did well to give it a thorough finish.
r Her voice was pleasing because it wns
eo clear nnd smooth nud musical and
gave to the piece n rounding out not at
tained by other means.
Clyde J. Bullock dealt with the
Power of Oiroumstauces"in n thoroughly
creditable way. Mr. Bullock has a
good voice for publio speaking nnd his
frequent nppearenco upon the platform
1ms given him nn assurance that is
effective , while his essay , which had to do
with what is commonly called chance ,
was carefully prepared.
Roy A. Bovee oo'nsidored "Tho Value
of Music" aud did credit to his theme ,
which has for centuries been touohoc
° b tv vritors of n poetical turn.
i- ' o . * perfectly at homo , before -
fore v 'ig ( "MICO nnd wns given u
Mauso the close
prolougo c/ ) > nt
of his spoakii , . . 9 ° c/0l
A vocal duet tu < * nrloty of
nccoptnblo sort to th'j . m , wns n
pretty selection , "Dritv Air Bark1
prettily snug by Miss Nolle 1C. Hundley
and Miss Ethel Hartley. Miss Hnrtloy
took the soprano with credit while Miss
Hnudloy carried the nlto pnrt equnlly
well. The ploco wns very cordially re
ceived.
In n clenr out , straight forward wny
Paul B. Sissou took up the sxibjcot of
"Municipal Law , " nud discussed it in n
definite , concrete form thnt was good to
hear. With energy unlimited and a
calmness thnt was right good , Mr.
Slfsou first told of the corruption exist
ing nud then offered n not at nil impos
sible remedy which made him n favorite
among the listeners.
The valedictory b nrs the highest
honors of the class. This results from
the four yours' i-ffort in the high school
course , nud in the commencement of
Saturday night the place wont to Miss
Gertrude M. Nollson , who was a credit
to her pnrt nnd to her class. The sub
ject of her graduating thesis , proper ,
was the upbuilding of charac tr , nnd
following this she bade farewell to the
teachers , the board of education , the
patrons of the school aud finally to the
classmntos who hnvo for the past four
years boon bound together with n com
mon iutoroat. Her nrticulntion was ex
cellent uud her deliberate coolness de
lightful.
As n closing part from the class ,
Olydo J. Bullock rendered n beautiful
instrumental solo "Oavillerin Rusti-
caua , " and then the diplomas were pro-
sento'l by Dr. A. Bear , president of the
board of education , who gave n brief
spoeoh in the presentation.
The last number of 4ho evening was a
chorus by the High School Glee club ,
which had opened the program , also.
At the close of the program friends of
the graduates crowded to the rostrum of
the ohuroh and showered congratula
tions upon them. Gifts were nbuudnut
nnd worth while.
With the commencement exorcises ,
the clnss of 1903 censes in activity and
and will become pnrt of the alumni as
sociation of the high school nt n recep
tion this evening in Mast hnll , where it
is expected thnt nil former graduates
will make it a point to attend.
The olass colors were old rose and
white.
EIGHTH GRADE COMMENCEMENT ,
A Large Crowd Turned Out to See
The Closing Program.
[ From Monday s Dally. ]
An especially largo audience , consid
ering the inclement weather , greeted
the Eighth grade commencement exer
cises nt the high school room Friday
night. The program was a complete
success in every particular and the
rear's work ended in the most satis
factory manner possible.
The program for the evening is given
jelow :
Invocation , Rev. J. F. Poucher.
Recitation , Qlenny Shippee.
Essay , Froom Sharpless.
Piano duet , OlaraBernerLolB Gibson.
Prophecy , Horace Sisson.
Hign school welcome , Arohy Gow.
Recitation , Harold Oxnam.
Piano solo , May Schwenk.
Essay , Olara Degner. '
Double trio , Mary O'Connor , Edith
Estabrook , Anna Miller , Ella Miller ,
Julia Robb.
Presentation of diplomas , Sup't. D.
0. O'Connor.
INVITE THE PHARMACISTS.
Norfolk Will Entertain State Meeting
Next Year if They Will Come.
[ From Monday's Dally. ]
Goo. B. Ohristoph will leave tomor
row for Grand Island to attend the an
nual mooting of the Nebraska State
Pharmaceutical association , of which he
is n member. He goes with the inten
tion of asking this association to hold
its next annual meeting in Norfolk , and
liis invitation will be seconded by a
written invitation from Mayor Hnzen.
This association is usually attended by
250 delegates from all portions of the
state representing the drug business and
the meetings are of an enjoyable nature ,
entertaining features being mixed with
the business of the session. Included in
the program are sports in which the
members contest and 'altogether they
form a lively crowd and have a good
time.
time.Norfolk
Norfolk is well located for such n
meeting ; has the railroad and hotel
accomodations desired nnd it is to be
hoped that the people here will have nn
opportunity next year of meeting the
pharmacists.
REV , MR , BAKER WILL LEAVE ,
He Has Had a Call to Eureka , Cal. ,
And Will Go Immediately.
[ From Monday's Dally. ]
As announced by THE NEWS in n
rumor several weeks ago , Rov. Franklin
Baker of Wisner , formerly of thie city
has received n call from the First Oon-
gregntionnl church of Eureka , Oal. He
has resigned his pastorate nt Wisuer
nnd his resignation has been accepted
Mr. and Mr0. Baker will leave for their
new homo before Juno 15. The church
to which Mr. Baker goes is one of the
largest between Portland and San Fran
cisco , nnd is considered a flattering offer
for for BO young n man. Mr. and Mrs
0. H. Chapman , formerly of Norfolk
ore interested in the church.
Rain Interfered With Morning
Arrangements. '
ADDRESS UNUSUALLY GOOD.
The Veterans of the Civil War Pnld
Tribute to Their Deceased Com
rades Company L Turned Out.
Norfolk Draped In Honor of Day.
[ Fiom Monday's Dally. ]
Thn heavy rain of Saturday morning ,
together with the already almost lm >
pnssfllilo condition of thu streets , had a
bid oiroct upon the program planned
for Memorial day exorcises , nnd disap
pointed many who had arranged to take
part in honoring tin ) soldier dead.
luBtend of n long procession of organ
izations and sndctioH , as had boon out
lined only a few pur-ions marched to
the cemetery hi north Thirteenth street
Saturday morning , At 10 o'clock a
squad of the veti-rnns mot in the G. A.
R. hull. There , together with faithful
member * of the Woman's Relief Corps ,
carried flowers to the gruvi'B of the
d -nd comrades. A l.vrgo number drove
out in carriages , with baskets of Horal
decorations , and n few of the G. A R
mou , in uniform , marched out along
Norfolk nvouuocarrving the old flag ,
and wore conveyed from the corner of
Thirteenth street in carriages provided.
According to the program made out
in advance , there was to bo nn escort of
company L , N. N. G. , the mayor nnd
council in carriages , the fire deportment ,
civic societies nnd citizens. The fire de
partment sent representatives to pay
rlhute to the memory of deceased fire
ighters.
At the cemetery , as had been nr-
imged , the chaplain , Rov. J. O S
Weills read appropriate prayers , the ad-
utant rend a list of the soWior dead
csting hero and the post commander ,
3 P. Weathorby , placed flowers upon
ho monument erected in honor of the
oldiers , who fought nnd died for their
country. 1 lieu the graves of the s l-
liers were visited nnd upon each was
placed flowers and n flag , bearing the
name. After this the members formed
a square around the monument nud
benediction was pronounced by the
chaplain. William Reswiok was mar
shal of the day.
Exorcises were held in the M. E.
church Saturday afternoon. Members
of the G. A. R. and of the W. R. O. | met
n their hall and marched to the church.
Company L. also attended in n body.
The platform was occupied by those
who took part in the program.
The exorcises were opened by nn
Eighth grade chorus , under direction of
Miss Kathryn Sisson , with an introduct
ory selection. Then Rev. W. J. Tumor
offered prnyor.
Post Commander E. P. Weatherby
read the national nud departmental or
ders , the immortal Gettysburg address
of Abraham Lincoln , with a great deal
of feeling.
This was followed by n well chosen
selection by the chrus.
The address of the day was delivered
sy Rev. J. F. Poncher. It was a do-
ightful discourse that paid touching
: ributo to the heroes who fought nnd
foil to defend the honor of their
country. Mr. Poucher's wns n strong ,
original address , poignant with intense
enthusiasm , and touching the heart not
alone of the old soldier but of the
younger man , as well , who is growing
ip to honor and revere the men of the
Grand Army of the Republic , for what
they are and what they have done.
The singing of "America , " which fol
lowed , brought out the true spirit of the
patriots who filled the church , the en-
: ire audience , standing , joining in the
music. The chorus led the piece.
The exercises for the day closed with
she benediction , spoken by Rev. F. P.
Wigtou.
Despite the discouraging weather that
hung gloomily over the day , Norfolk
was decorated very creditably and very
thoroughly , too , with handsome flags
that hung at half mast on various build
ings and with bunting that was strung
with patriotic effect in prominent places
throughout the city. One of the best
pieces of decorating was that in the
front windows of the postoffice , whore
portraits of the three martyred presi
dents , Lincoln , Garfield and McKinley ,
were draped.
WATER IN ELKHORN HIGH ,
Thirteenth Street Threatened War-
nerville Bridge Out Today.
[ From Monday's Dally. ]
Water in the Elkhorn river has been
very high during the past few days , and
threatened damage on Saturday after
noon. The surplus fell , however , yes
terday nnd the danger is thought to bo
over. The Thirteenth street bridge was
blocked for a short time on Saturday
afternoon , by the water oil one of the
approaches. It was repaired , however ,
in n short time by Commissioner Winter
and a force of men , and teams have
boon crossing since.
This morning n 10-foot bridge just
south of Warnervillo wont down under
the weight of n Standard oil wagon
which was driving from this city to
Madison. No damage was done to the
wagon and the bridge will bo repaired
within a few days.
A New Doctor In Norfolk.
[ From Monday's Dally. ]
A bright boy baby arrived nt the
homo of Dr. nnd Mrs. P. H. Salter on
Eoonigstoiu avenue nnd Eleventh street ,
in time to observe Memorial dny. The
young nmn 1ms not yet tnlum up the
study of medlolno , but liU father thinks
ho would bo n howling miocoss.
DOINGS OFJJOMNHSSIONERS ,
Allow Ulllo nnd Ovdor Roods to bo
Vocntod.
Miullswi , Neb. , May 27 , 10011 , 1 P. M ,
Uoaid of county commisslonum mot
pursuant to adjournment , Prosoiit ,
Winter , Finnegan and Sohmltt. Min-
wc8 of last meeting were rend nnd on
motion approved. On motion the fol
lowing bills were allowed :
J A. Rainy , feus , ktato vs , Lohmnn ,
$ : > 00.
.T A. Rainy , foes , Htato VP. Raasoh ,
f 50 00.
Hoitnmu & Veilo , caring for Fullon ,
| 5 00.
Sugar Oity Ooroal Mills , merchandise ,
'J8 25
Mrs. Annie Plllor , labor , $ ! 1.IO. !
L W. Lyou , hauling lumber , $08.00.
Oharlos Lambert , delivering ballots ,
J2.GO.
R E. Allborry , bridge work $0.50 ,
applied on tux.
0 L Lanbfloh , hardware $21.10 , ap
plied on tax § 12.80 , balance $8.l0. !
William Brumuiund , bridge work ,
$20.00
Martin Kane , quarantining in smnll
pox cases , $10.00.
Ernest and William Strong , wolf
scalps , $18 00.
Mrs. O. L. Laubsoh , milk for pauper ,
$500.
$500.William
William Brummund , bridge work ,
$18 CO.
O'Shoa & MoBrido , coal , $105.05.
Win. Brummund , road work , Com.
Dist. No. 2 , $202.75.
Mrs. A. Kills , caring for pauper
( Hamclton ) $2.CO.
John II. Hultr , printing , $7 < J.2r > .
O'Shoa & Mdirido , lumber , $511 ! ! 5.
Theo. Willey , bridge work , $13.50 np-
) lied ou tax.
Edwaids & Bradford Lumber Co. ,
lumber , $11)7.89. )
Edwards & Bradford Lumber Oo ,
lumber , $380 10.
A. F. Ruevi'H , bridge woik , ijfi 50.
Jacob Oabbolman , wolf scalps , $18.00.
Peter Zumhrunn , wolf scalps , $10.00
Dr S A. Campbell , attending pauper ,
$12 00 , applied ou tax.
Hammond & Stephens Co. , printing ,
$10 00.
State Journal Co. , printing , $20 50.
Perkins Bros. Co. , printing , $21.-15.
L B B.ikor , lumber , $8.17. ,
II L. Kindred , fumigating , $10.00 ,
applied on tax $0.07 , bamuco ? 8.aa.
Omaha Printing Co. , printing , $21 20.
William Lowe , bridge work , $7 00.
George 0. Diukol , wolf scalps , $12 00 ,
applied on tax.
Ed. Kennedy , wolf scalps , $8 00.
B. H. Mills , mdso.$3.l)0 ) , applied on
tax $2 05 , balance OCo.
J. A. Wright , livery , ? 0.00.
Mike Richardson , wolf scalps , $22.00.
A. L. Stewart , $3.50 , applied on tax
( printing. )
0. S. Snyder , wolf scalps , § 12.00.
James Richardson , wolf scalps , $10 00.
Hunio-Robertbon-Wycoir Co. , hard
ware , § 3 00. i
Fred D. Wright , printing , $20.05.
Carl Dommol , wolf scalps , $20 00.
Dims. Knull , wolf scalps , $0.00.
Dr. E. N. Smart , nttendanco board of
insanity $8.00.
* F. E. Martin , printing , $10.50.
John Maurer , bridge work , $7.50.
Jacob Mauror , bridge work , $5.25.
R. L. Lovelnco , bridge work , $85.00.
L. M. Johnson , bridge work , $9.00.
Myron Wnkoly , wolf scalps , $12.00.
Dr. F. A. Long , attendance board of
insanity , $10.00.
Emil Winter , Co. clerk , making asses-
ears' books , recording official bonds ,
postage , drayage , etc. , $100.35.
Bert Tucker , wolf scalps , $14.00 , ap
plied on tax $0.70 , balance , $7.150.
Ohr. Schavlaud , witness fees insanity
case , $21 00.
Ohr. Schavlaud , fees 'insanity case ,
$5.25.
H. W. Winter , cash advanced for
freight , $5.80.
Gus Kaul , salary for April , $40.00.
On motion the f allowing official bonds
were approved :
M. E. Bsaver , road overseer , district
No. 20.
William Moissnor , road overseer ,
district No. 8.
On motion Johannes Linse was ap
pointed road overseer of district No. 32.
On motion the clerk wns instructed to
notify the road overseer of district No.
0 to notify parties interested to remove
within sixty days obstructions on road
running east and west on half section
line in section 29-24-2 west.
On motion the clerk was instructed to
notify the road overseer of district No.
24 to notify parties interested to remove
nt once obstructions on road running
east and west on section line commenc
ing at the northwest corner of the northeast
of section 29-22 1 nnd
east quarter - run
ning east to the northeast corner of the
northwest quarter of section 28-22-1.
On motion bond of Johnnes Linse , road-
overseer , district No. 32 was npprovcd.
On motion board adjourned to meet
as n board of equalization on the Oth day
of Juno , 1003 , at 1 o'clock , p. m.
EMIL WINTER ,
County Olork.
FIGHTING INSURGENTS IN YUNNAN
Sixty French Soldiers Were Killed in
the Capture of Flgln.
Hong Kong , Juno 2. Special to The
News : There has boon fierce fighting
with the insurgents in Yunnan pro
vluce. The French troops captured
Figing , losing sixty soldiers , killed.
Class of 1903 Received into As
sociation Last Night.
WAS A SUCCESSEUL REUNION.
A Half Hundred Former Graduates
of the Hlfth School Gathered In
Mast Hnll for the Aninml Termi
nation of Things Scholastic.
[ From Tuomlay'u Dally. ]
The thirteenth annual receipt Ion nnd
banquet of the Noifolk high school
alumni association was hold last evening -
ing in M\Hthall , with a half hundred
former graduates nnd a few guoNts of
honor , presnnt. Thu occasion wan one
of the most satisfactory reunions that
has been hold for many years. A pro-
grain of Hpoalal nuinliorn was given
early in the evening , n Imnquot followed
nnd dancing olosud the pleasure for n
few who enjoy that sort of pastime.
The incoming clans was welcomed
into the asKoniation by the president ,
Miss Nolle Dlngmnn , ' 98. Frank Perry ,
' 0J ! , responded , Others who took part
in the program were MHH ! Hattie All-
bery , ' 95 , vocal solo ; Miss Em Mihils ,
' 99 , Instrumental folo ; Miss Nolle Ding-
"
nmn , ' 98 , vocal miloj Miss Edith "Mor
row , ' 98 , instrumental solo ; Miss Lota
Blakoly , ' 00 , played accompaniment for
Minn Dingmun.
Following the program , the members
present wora seated at little tables.
Each chum had a table for itself. At
places of honor sat John R. Hnyn ,
formerly a momher of the honrd of ed
ucation nnd popularjwith the alumni ;
and Mr. and Mrs. H , 0. Mntruu , Mr.
Mutrau roproHunting the board of edu
cation nnd having , tor yearn , boon
connected with high school interests.
Mr , Hays and Mr. Mat ran each re
sponded to toanti ) in it huppy vein.
The hull was daintily decorated with
banners of the various clashes since
18bl ) , and bunting in the diU'orcnt com-
bimations of color were used. A hand-
homo American Hag covered the east
side of the hall.
Members of classes that Imvo gradu
ated since 1891 were present. There
were uono to represent classes preceding
thnt year. A peculiar and noticablo
feature was tlio fact that of the half
hundred guests , but eight moil ap
peared , while over forty loyal young
ladies braved the rainy night.
Oflicors were elected for the ensuing
year ns follows : N. A. Huso , president ;
Ji\ul B Si sou , vice president : Miss
ili'/abeth { jSharpless , * secretary ; Miss
Stella Luikart , corresponding secretary ;
Miss Edith Morrow , treasurer. It was
determined to begin the keeping of n
history for the association , and the
resident , on his own motion , wns given
) ewer to appoint the historian. In an
effort to learn the name of the ap
pointee , a reporter called upon the offi
cer in his room at about midnight last
night , after ho had returned from the
> arty. Ho professed that ho had uoth-
ug to say , but teemed willing to talk
regardlePH.
"Can you give us any idea ns to who
might be the historian ? " asked the re-
> ortor.
"Well , " replied the newly elected ex
ecutive , inflated with his recently ac
quired position , and with the import
ance of being iutorviowcd , "It might bo
any 0110 who has graduated from the
Norfolk high school " Thou , narrowly
escaping a hard blow that was aimed at
lis head , the young man confessed that
ho historian would bo Miss Edith Mor
row , but requested that the fact bo not
lublished until evoryouo could find it
) ub , so that it would be no longer news.
This for diplomacy's sake.
"To a man up a tree , " remarked the
reporter , "it looks as though you had
merely been elected by a machine , and
; hat you must have bad this omce of
liistorian promised beforehand. "
"I refuse to answer , " snapped the of
fleer. "Tho insinuation is correct. "
CAUGHT A STURGEON.
South Norfolk Boy Captures a Fish
Seldom Found in This Section.
[ From Monday's Dally. ]
One of the boys of South Norfolk this
morning caught ou n hook nnd line a
genuine spoonbill sturgeon a foot aud a
tmlf in length. One was caught out of
the river near Tildon last week. This
is n fish seldom found in fresh water ,
but they run up the streams at this
season of the year to spawn. Those had
got a considerable distance from their
native element before they were cap
tured , indicating that the Elkhoru is
now quito free from obstructions be
tween hero nnd the mouth of the
stream.
Married.
[ From Monday's Dally. ]
On Wednesday , May 27 , Mr. Blair
Lewder nud Miss Myrtle Meisky were
united in the holy bonds of matrimony
nt the homo of the bride's parents nt
Hoskius. The ceremony was performed
nt 4 o'clock by Rev. J. F. Poncher , pas
tor of the M. E. ohuroh nt Norfolk. ,
The bride is well known in the vicin
ity of Hoskius , having resided ncnr that
place for a number of years. Her dress
was of light brown , beautifully trimmed
with white Bilk , ribbon and npplique ,
while a bunch of flowers adorned her
hnir ,
The groom is well known also nnd
hns n wide circle of friends , who will
wish thorn joy and happiness. His suit
of black corresponded uicoly with the
bride's costume.
They were nttonded by two brides-
maldH nnd two groomnmon , The bridesmaids -
maids worn appropriately droNBod in
whlto. After congratulations nbont
sixty Knout H repaired to n bountiful
wedding feast. Many valuable presents
wort ) received.
The nnwly married cotiplo will noon
go to tlmlr homo northeast of Stnnton ,
and all will join in wishing them n long
nnd prosperous Hfo. A FHIKND.
, PIANO CONTEST ,
Results of the Count on tlio Hospa
Instrument.
I From Mowlay'H Dally. ]
Today'H vote on thu Hocpo piano con
test shows HOinu clmngo , tlio lorulorn
having added u few thoumuul votes to
tlio string. Tlio result is UH followH :
QUOOH Oity Hotel 21,850 ,
Gortrtulo Austin 2I.IJ71 .
F. o. Eagles 21,211
May JuhiiHOii 17,10(1 (
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Knights of Pythias lodge 2ft
Eastern Star 28
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UlmrloH Brandos 8
Walter Pilgor H
Paul Uudut 1
Jessie Kbln 4
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Rnmond Hoaglnnd a
Emma Wot/.ol ! J
Will Boamun 1
Scott Hull' 1
Ooorgo Hhodo , jr 1
Wultor Dunn 1
Luwroiico Bruoggonmn < 1
Elinor Hardy 1
W. Hiiywnrd I
Florence Gnylord 1
WllHo Rico 1
Karl Day Wcolis I
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Edith Bumttt 1
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May Edwards L
FREE MAIL DELIVERY WAITS.
Three Carriers In Grey , Did Not
Leave the Office Today.
[ llt'CI ' HAU , [ > UOJ\t \ UlOJjj ]
Throe newly appointed letter carriers ,
clothud in neat grey uniforms and with
heavy , regulation government sacks ,
poigniint with umll , hanging from their
HhouldofH , did not mnroh out of tlio
post olllco doors this morning nt
o'clock with the first hatch of free do-
llvory matter ,
They were to have done ao ; govern
ment instructions from Wellington told
Postmaster Hays that they would do BO
and everything at the ofllco was ready
for the work. One side of the depart
ment in Washington , however , Booms to
ho a little behind the procession and before -
fore a Jotter can ho taken out hy a car
rier , ho must first have his bond
approved in the national capital. This ,
just now , is keeping the new system ,
from Norfolk.
There is nothing definite as < b the
time when the service can bo inaugu
rated. Carriers state that they have
not yet even received their appoint
ments , officially , and they will have to
file bonds after that.
BRIDGE GAVE WAY BENEATH HIM
M C. Walker Was on a Wagon That
Nearly Fell Into the Water.
[ From Wednesday'a Dully. ]
M. 0. Walker , manager , was the
driver of the four horse team that
hauled a heavy Standard oil wagon from
this city to Madison Monday moruinjr ,
and was sitting on the seat when a
bridge just south of Waruerville gave
way beneath the weight of the vehicle ,
and sank , with a great groan , into the
water of the stream that flowed under
It.
Mr. Walker had just driven onto the
floor of the 10-foot bridge , and was
making across it , over the surging
waters of a swollen stream below , when
the structure began to totter , shook un
steadily and lunged , like a drunken ,
tramp , over upon its tide. With his
massive wagon , especially heavy from.
the well filled tanks of oil that it car
ried , the manager of Standard oil in
terests in Norfolk was for the moment
badly frightened , having little tiuio tenet
not and fearing that in wet weather nil
signs fail , and thac even an oil wngon
and an oil man might not float on the
water.
A lash was laid over the backs of the
four animals pulling the load and they
just cleared the bridge as the last of it
wont down.
PAROCHIAL TEACHERS MEET ,
Instructors In German Schools of Ne
braska , Missouri Synod.
[ From Tuesday's Dally. ]
Delegates from various parts of the
state are arriving in the city to attend
the conference of the parochial teachers
of the Missouri synod , German Luth
eran church , which opans at Christ
church tomorrow.
It is expected that there will be nbont
fifty delegates in nttondnnce , and they
will come from the various schools of
thnt organization throughout the state.
The conference will continue in ses
sion until Saturday nnd the program
will consist of papers , addresses and dis
cussions relating to the work. An in
teresting nnd instructive meeting is
anticipated.
Most ot the delegates are graduates
from the same school nnd the conferenoo
will partake of the nature of 'a reunion
ns well as a conference.