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About The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19?? | View Entire Issue (July 27, 1906)
NAPPER AND REES MAKE FINAL DELIVERY OF CATTLE. FIVE THOUSAND HEAD ANIMALS Last Delivery Wns Made at Rosebud Agency on Wednesday of This Week. One of the Heaviest Contracts Ever Undertaken by Norfolk Men. A contrnct for the delivery of 5,000 hcnd of cnttlo to the government nnd Involving n inonoy consideration of porno $115,000 , lina just been success fully nnd sntlsfnctorlly filled by Messrs. S. T. Nnppor nnd D. Hces of tlils city. The delivery wns mndo nt Uosebud agency , about thirty miles north of Crookston , nnd wns complet ed on Wednesday. Mr. Heea returned to the city yesterday noon and Mr. Nnpper stopped at Alnsworth on lila wny homo to attend to other business. This wns one of the biggest con tracts over handled by Norfolk men. The contrnct was secured from the government In April by Mr. Napper nnd n month Inter Mr. Hees becnme associated with him In filling It. The contract called for delivery of native born Nebraska cattle or Texas cattle , nnd when the contractors bought they found It Impractical to secure them In this stnto nnd ns a result they all came from Texas. Both gentlemen made frequent trips to the lone star state and selected the animals from among the big herds on the brond ranges of thnt common wealth. After the cattle were bnr- galned for , Mr. Napper remained In Texas to attend to the shipping whllo Mr. Hees returned to Crookston , this state , to receive nnd deliver them to the government Inspectors nt Hose- bud. Mr. Napper , nfter the final car hnd been loaded , went to Crookston nnd was present at the last delivery this week. , The shipment comprised seven train loads , and remarkable as It may seem only one animal was lost during tran sit. From Crookston It was necessary to drive thirty miles north to make delivery. During this drive ton ani mals died. This was caused by heat affecting the animals , which had been dipped In oil. When It was found that they had not fullly recovered from the oil dip , as required by the govern ment , the herds were given more time to recuperate before the drive was undertaken. At another time during the drive , a lightning bolt dashed Into the herd during a storm , and four were killed. Aside from this , and n few which strayed during the over land trip , the loss was comparatively nothing , which is a remarkable showIng - Ing when the number of head of cattle handled Is considered. At the conclusion of the delivery the other day , the government Inspect ors complimented Messrs. Napper and Rees upon the high grade of cattle they had furnished and for the very satisfactory manner In which they had handled the contract. They are now entirely through with the deal , the vouchers are approved and signed and on their wny to Washington , and the contractors now only have to wait the pleasure of government officials at the capital to receive their money. Battle Creek. Republican caucusses will be held Saturday for Battle Creek precinct at 2 o'clock p. m. In the Valley bank hall , nnd for Highland precinct at 3 o'clock p. m. at the Neuwerk residence on Depot street. Miss Lizzie Breckhelsen has sold her property north of the Lutheran church to James Clark. 'The place Is now oc cupied by Clarence Pratt , who had been for some time foreman on L. P. Merz' farm , and Herman Eyl , Jr. , Is succeeding Mr. Pratt. Mrs. O. Eggleston of Boone has been visiting here one week at the home of her daughter , Mrs. Chas. Hansen. J. A. Moore sold 80 * acres of farm land , known as the old Hood place , south of town , to J. M. Glltner. The deal was made through John A. Wright. Miss Mary Kerbel , who has been clerking here for her sister , Mrs. Anna Severa , has gone home to her parents In Omaha. Frank Flood of Tilden was visiting relatives here Sunday. Members of the Methodist church held their annual outing on the Yellow Banks Thursday. T. L. White of the Citizens bank Is spending an extended vacation at his old home In North Carolina. The Battle , Creek roller mills under went some repairing and a lot of now Improvements have been mnde The mills have not been running for six weeks , but will work ful force now. The proprietor. J. E. Sanders , left Tues- dny on a prospecting trip to Shoshonl , Wyo. Since Monday our neighbors south of town nre benefited with free mail delivery. J. E. Risk is the carrier , and hns received through Hennstler Bros , n fine delivery wngon for $ SO. County Commissioner J. H. Hnrdlng of Mendow Grove was here Saturday on official business , Tom Cartnoy arrived here Saturda > from Genoa for n visit with his broth er , Earl E. Cnrtney. Richard Born of Tilden and Otto Born of Norfolk were visiting the flrsl of the week with their aged mother ai Green Garden , who Is reported serious ly 111. Mrs. Chas. Werner nnd two sons and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Massman , Jr. and daughter drove to Elgin Saturda > foe a visit with their brother-in-law Fred Scheerger. Rev. C. Beyer , who Is here on a visit from Missouri , will occupy the pulpit n the Luthornn churcli next Sunday. Eugi no Crook of Mendow Orovo wns icro on business Montlny. The new Luthornn imrsonngo Is icarlng complotlon. It will bo ono of ho prettiest residences In this vicinity. Chns. Werner Is building n now elo- iitor In the Steffcn store building. Otto Kuerst 1ms rented the Fuchs' louse on corner Depot ntul Main streets. Chns. Ilrown nnd his brother-in-law , Jr. Hnnisoy , caino tip from Omnhn In in nutotnobllo Sunday. Mr. Drown hns a large Interest In renl eatnto nnd bnnk tore. A , M. Enstllck wns hero Tuesday rein Tlldon. A. C. Ofdiorn has put up n now wind nlll on the roof of lilH llvory barn. Henry Stnugo of Wnrnorvlllo was IsllliiK friends lioro Tuesday. D. H. Duffy was hero Monday on msliiPHs from Norfolk. Oeo Selklo sold one carlond of hogs o Howard Miller Thursday A MANSION AND ITS SURROUND INGS OVERLOOKING BLAIR. OFFERED VETERAN PREACHERS Mr. nnd Mrs. Crowell Tender This Handsome Property to the Meth odists of Nebraska for Use of Thfcse Who Need Care In Their Old Age. Just at the cdgo of the classical It tie city of Blair , Neb. , on a com- nandlng elevation overlooking the o\\n and a vast portion of scenic conn- ry along the valley of the Big Mud- ly , is situated what Is known as the Crowell home. The mansion sits on a most lovely site and nestles among the trees and shrubbery of over eleven \cres. Tills elegant and costly home was built twenty-two years ago , It Is said , at a cost of $50,000. It has since that time often been remodeled , 1m- iroved and beautified. The grounds ire just sufficiently elevated and grad ed to give them a charming appear- inco ; and they arc very tastefully laid out Into lawns , gravel drives , cement walks , and enclosed with appropriate ron and boxwood fences. The grass s kept closely cut , and presents a ich , soft , green velvet effecv. The grounds contain many kinds of trees , shrubbery and ( lowers. Beside multi farious and valuable fruit trees there ire the pine , fir , birch , chestnut , male - ) lo , backberry , linden of the most ipnutlful form and color and size. The house is a frame , three stories and a half high , and contains seven teen rooms. The basement is a very elaborate affair , with a laundry and ; he most ample and modern and costly leating and lighting apparatuses. All the rooms on the first two floors are > oth boated and lighted In the most nodern and charming manner. Mar- ) letop wash stands are everywhere where needed throughout the whole wilding. The several bath rooms are fitted up in the most modern , costly inil ornate style , oven the bath tubs > elng beautifully decorated. The louse Is finished with the most ele gant and costly lumber and materials. : think every room of the first two stories has' Inlaid floors of oak of various colors. They are simply su- lerb , while all the walls are pressed ind the ceilings are decorated in the most elaborate and expensive manner. Most of the heavy furniture , and the most costly as well , will remain In : he home. The house has some of the finest bed room sets It hns been my pleasure to see. One I noticed was of the finest ebony , Inlaid with pearl , while there arc some of the richest mirrors my eyes ever beheld , some costing as much as $600 each , and are gems of richness and beauty. As to much of the house and Its fur niture I would not attempt an ade quate description , my tongue having no word and my pen no skill that would begin to do justice to the same. They must bo seen to bo understood and appreciated. There Is one hand some barn , fine enough for a mansion to live In , also a new and beautiful carriage house. There Is also a modern hot house , a secure and handsome storm vault i" nvp , with many other utilities nnd attractions. But what of all this ? Much every vay. It has just been offered as a free gift to the worn out preachers of the Methodism of the state of Ne braska as their permanent home , and wo are now arranging to have our several annual conferences of the state to accept It. The donors are Mr and Mrs. Crowell , formerly of Blair , Neb , hut now of California Mrs Crowoll is n Methodist. They are now 'n ' California enjoying their financial fortune. This may look to bo rather a rich 'ionic for the blood of our old super annuated ministers , but each thinks , like some of us , that nothing Is too good for these old veterans of Meth odism. D. K. TIndall. Movement of Soldiers. For several days equipment hns been going west to bring the solt.lers away from Ft. Nlohrara , and It Is x pected that the movement will start tomorrow. The soldiers will probablj pass through Norfolk some time dur Ing the day. "Honor thy physician before tnoi lm t need of him. " Talmud. And , In store-keeping , propitiate trouble before It comes by ample advertising nnd It won't come. PASSPD AWAY AT HIS HOME IN FONTANELLE TODAY. WAS STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS Had Lived In Fontnnelle Fifty-one Years nnd Wns Well nnd Favorably Known Throughout North Nebraska. Wns n Prominent Man. Fremont , Neb , .Inly ill. Special to Tlio News : lion. Henry Sprlck died it Fontnnc'llo this morning. Ho WIIH stricken with paralysis IIvo weeks ago. Hi'iiry Sprlck settled In Kontnnollo Ifty-ono years ago. lie was a farmer vorth half a million. Ho linn boon in active man In public affairs IIH well is a successful 1'armor. Among the illlces ho has tilled with credit In him self and his * constituents are state senator , presidential delegate and elector. Ho had an extensive no- lualntnnco throughout all northern \ebraska and numbered thousands na its friends. The funeral will bo held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. SATURDAY SIFTINGS. C. Hniibon Is hero from Pllgor. O. II. Wertz IH hero from Crelghton. H. H. Hart of Ponca Is a city visitor. H. W. McConnel of Wnusn Is In the city. city.P. P. E. Smith of Madison Is a city vis- tor. II. D. Weygint of Clenrwnter Is In ho city. W. \ \ ' . Weaver of Meadow Grove Is n town. Miss Katie Glldea Is visiting friends n Wlnsldc. J. H. Helgeson of Fullerton Is a city visitor. Dr. H. .1. Klerstadt of Tlldon is hereon on business. Miss J. Durland will spend Sunday n Creighton. Mrs. C. II. Brake Is visiting at ? Ierce today. T. C. Fleming of Boomer Is visiting relatives here. M. C. Hazen went to Madison on business today. Mrs. Dr. Hall of Clearwater la vis- ting relatives hero. Mrs. Shatto of Madison is visiting 'riends ' here. C. C. Marr came In from Battle- Creek yesterday to BCO the White City. City.W. W. L. Dowllng of Madison was In town yesterdny. Mike Entires went to Wakelleld this nornlng on business. J. W. Utterbeck of Clearwater Is In the city on business. W. M. Robertson went to Crelghton on business this noon. Peter Prlen came up from Scribner to see the White City. O. A. King and F. H. Brusgoof are n the city from Wayne. Rev. A. O. Broyles has gone to Anokn to spend Sunday. Fred Berger of Cheyenne is visiting ils aunt , Mrs. Schwartz. Miss Clara Schram has returned from a visit at Fremont. Miss Helen Durham of Oakdalo Is visiting Miss Pearl Reese. F. W. Woods came down from Spen cer this morning on business. E. 0. Mount has gone on a trip over the Scribner-Oakdale branch. Miss Elsie Johnson has returned 'rom a short visit at Tilden. Frank Boldlng came up from Stanton - ton yesterday to attend the White City. City.Mrs. Mrs. Anna Monday remained In the city last night on her way homo to Genoa. Miss Margie Brannlgan left on the morning train to visit friends at Alns- worth. Mrs. J. H. Logan and Mrs. P. W. Barker of Ponca are here visiting W. ? . Logan. Mrs. G. Halversteln and daughter Ruth returned from Missouri Valley this noon. Miss Jane Abbott , city librarian of South Omaha , Is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McClary. Fred Hnnse and Adolph Molden- lauer will spend Sunday with rela tives in Stnnton. Heman Walker is expected homo to morrow. Monday he will join the campers at Nellgh. Mrs. J. Huebncr , Mrs. Kauts nnd Mrs. Green of Hosklns wore shopping in the city yesterday. C. S. Hayes has returned from New man Grove where ho attended the flremens * tournament. Miss Gretchen Hulff went to Omaha this morning to meet her father , who is returning from his trip to Germany. Frank and Chas. Miles of Wlnne- teen remained over between trains to day on their way homo from Shoshonl. Mrs A. R. Leegar , who has been visiting her parents , Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Parkes , returned to her homo in Albion. Simon Reynolds of Omaha is visit ing at the home of his brother-in-law , fieo. Dudley , sr. , and will remain over Sunday. A. L. Tcmplin , L. F. Smith , H. Zol mer and John Debrlck of Hosklns were here to take In the White City yesterday. C. J. Milhl and wife of Williamson N. Y. , are guests at the homo of D S. Bullock. Mrs. Mllhl is a niece of Mrs. Bullock. Mr * . E. W. Stevens and children have returned to their homo in Mis sourl Valley after n short visit wltl relatives here. I. M. Augustine , publisher o'f the Grand Island Free Press , wns in the city on his way from O'Neill , where he had been on a fishing trip. C. II. Reynolds went to Omaha to- lay , MIH , Reynolds linn been there Hlni'o Friday. They will bo gUOHtM of Mr nnd Mrs W II Huclioli ! over Hun- lay. lay.Mra Mra R A lloylos of Alvo. Nob. , who ins been the guest of her nloro , Mrw. \V. H. lllaluumin , for the past two wooUa , loft today for n visit with nil- illvoH In Hloux City. A. N.Vordon of Rockford , 111. , IH i git ( < Ht nt the home of hit * brothor-ln * aw , C , F. Khaw , on South Eighth Hi root. Mr.Vordou IH ouniutn homo from a trip to Denver , whom ho linn iiliilni ? Intori'HlH. Mrs. .loin. Ili'llh and daughters Mar- Kitorltn nnd .lonnotto of St. Paul , Minn. , are here for n visit with her mrontH , Mr , and Mrn. Chan. I.mine , HV , Hiiutli of ( lie city. She will nlmi visit her slstor ami family , Mrs. J. M. irmvii of MndlHoti. Miss Jonnlo Kll/uoriiUl of Detroit , Mich. , who IIIIH boon here for n month visiting at the homo of her uncle and unit , Mr. and Mrs. Chan. lx > dgo , south if the oily , doparlod Tuomhiy for Du- nupio , Iowa , In visit mi aunt. MHH ! ' 'It/gornld WIIH dollghtod with Nobnui ta and would hnvo remained lougor nit wns called homo on account of niHtnoHH , Him bolng n Htoiiogrnphor In mo of the lending olllcos In the city. Miss Fitzgerald visited with her coun- n , Mrs. J. M. Brown In Madison. The hot dump weather of the pant 'ow days IIIIH mndo corn boom. The families of A. E. Moore nnd E C. Englo are spending the day at the Olkhorn on n ( tailing excursion. A new shipment of hooks IIIIH boon received nt the Norfolk Public library ind will be placed on the HholvoH to- lay. lay.Tho The Ilttlu 1-yenrK-old son of GUH llz , living on Brnnsch nvonuo , foil 'rom a hursu lust evening and HUH .alned a broken arm. The passenger from ShoHlionl , which should pnsH through Norfolk nt iildnlght , wns six hours Into tliln inorn- ng on account of a washout near Sho- shoul. There is not much change In the condition of Ralph llrnasch , who has icon nick ROIIIO time. Ho hns many 'rlcnds who are anxiously hoping that 10 may soon bo bettor. There is a pile of bricks on First street between town and the Junction .hat has practically formed an ob struction In the rend nnd the tenniB mist pass around It. In HO doing the tcnniH must go up to their knees In nnd. It Is said by returning Elks oxrur- Hlnnl.sts that MnpoH rolled out of bed it ! o'clock every morning while on lie trip , under the Impression that It wns time to get up nnd milk the cow. Inlilt becomoH very firmly llxed HOIIIO- tlmes. At the mooting of Deborah Robokah edge , No. ( > ' . > , bold last evening , olll- cers were Instnllcd IIH follows , Mrs. S. F. Dunn nctlng as liiHlalllim olllcor : Mra. Horrlngton , N. C ! . ; Mrs. Adams , V. N. G. ; Inex Snttcrly , secretary , nnd Mrs. Mncy , treasurer , hold over. The noble grand announced ( lie names of ippolntlvo otllctTH , but all were not iresont to bo installed. Parker's White City closes Its en- gngcment here tonight. The show eaves tomorrow morning for Le.Mnrs , Iowa , where they remain n week. The ittendanco lust night wns good nnd tonight witli the nice weather and the country people in town , the crowd will lie a record breaker. The manage ment has arranged for two perform ances of Beautiful Bagdnd tonight If the nttendnnce justifies it. The first ono will begin nt 7:110 : nnd the second nt 9:15. : The elephnnt will wnlk the wire as usual at 10:45 : p. m. "The Mlssourlans have been shown" that they are actually catching fish at : ho Davenport cnmp. Frank brought a three-pound cnt to the office this morning , which Is nn ocular demon stration ( tint fish have been caught. Ho said he thought n three-pounder would be enough for a family , but that lie might just as well have brought a rorty-pounder. The News IB forced to admit that there Is now no further reason to doubt the three-pound kind , jut as to the fifteen and forty pound variety told about there Is Btlll much skepticism. The new Shoshonl train which has now been running a week , has thus far had a much lighter travel than was nntlclpnted , although the last few days the number going has been Increasing each day. It Is believed that the slack travel at the outset Is caused by the length of the trip , and that those who Intend to go and file for land are waitIng - Ing until toward the end of the time for filing and that they will remain until after the drawing , to save mak ing the journey again In case they se cure farms. Following the usual cus tom at frontier towns , the Ramblers came early to Shoshonl nnd they hnvc been running things with a high hand for several weeks. They started out doing business very quietly but be came much bolder as time progressed , nnd now comes the order from Mayor Quintal that they must shut up shop at once and get out. Thin order from the mayor comes at a good time , for It will save the citizens of that place much of the trouble that ensued at Bonesteel from tills character of law lessness. It Is proposed by the mu nlclpnl authorities of Shoshonl to make It perfectly safe for strangers to come to that town for registration. Parker's White City , which closes Its week's engagement hero tonight has certainly made good In Norfolk The attraction has been appearing under dor the auspices of the city fire de pnrtment , and the firemen are wel pleased with the result of their mid summer festival. The White City con slrfts of half a do/on shows of various kinds , a merry-go-round and a wlro walking free act that Is truly wonder ful , the two persons who do this ac being skillful and absolutely fearless n thdr performance on a wlro tlrotclicil llftfo ( t from thi I'mtiud k'liiitllul llnrdad the 1 < ndlnr ; nUi.ir Ion IH a Hi-lit mtoni pn < ioiili > d In n unniior Hint mnUos li vr \ popular ind on sovoinl IIOPIIHOIIH | during the week the mniiaxomonl IIIIH boon ibllgod In turn pntroim awny. On riiurmlny ovonliiK I here WIIH mich n crowd Hint the matm er WIIH ohllKcd 0 link HOIIIO of IhoHo proHonl | ( ) rollrn loforo ho would allow the nlmw to trooood , IIH It wnn ItupiiHsllilo for nil n HOO ( ho Hlimo , ( ifforhiK In inftind Mm nmioy al I ho dour or IHHIIO lloholM K"oil for mini her porfnriimnoo. Thin lot on Mm purl of MnniiKor Dnrimby lliistrnloH ( InfnlnicMM with which Inn iimlnoNH of Iho oiilorlnliimont IIIIH boon omliiolod hero , The other ntlrno- IIIIIH nro nil morltnrlniiH anil of Rtioh 1 ohnrnolor Hint Iho numl rollnod Imly nn\ nlloinllih die Mfiiinini't' lluil iHlliliiji will 1 > > , , n In the slluhioMt lojrrc'r ( | ( ' ) | Thi'li' | M HMIIIO lilni : mi ilirt'orctii iiliinit Hii'H from tin ordinary outdoor uilrrlnln * minlfi lluil n p < rmin IH compelled to tiilnili that oviry ono In well worth the ii'luii ' lou fee I'lmif'iiil Unlc'it touru "f the \VniId ntul Iho Hniplloii of W MINIUM arc pmilHilnily diwrvliig ( ) f imltmiiiKO , lieliiK dollghtful roproHou- inlliiiiH , mil only mmiHliiK hut IIIHrue- ! live IIH well. Tim ciimpniiy cnrrlon Itii invn llKlilHm plant mid IH very liberal In Iho IIHO of oloclrlolly , the gronndM and Inlorloi-H being boniillfiilly mid nvllHilonlly Illiiinlnnlod. \VANTHD. ( lunlloinnii or Imly with Hood rofoionco , lo trnvol by rail or with n rlK , for n llrm of JL'fiO.OOO.OO nnpllal Hillary $1,072.00 pnr your mid oxponoH ; Hnlnry paid wcokly and ox- POIIHOH ndvnncud. Adilromi , with Hliiinp. , | n . A. AloYnndor , Norfolk , Neb The hi'Hl honvv oiMm iniichliie oil ill Hie pi'i gallon nl Pnill NordwlK'H. AND Iron Moxmtain R.oxite Offer The Following Very Low To Crrlivin jioliiln In ( lin WEST AND SOUTHWEST EVERY FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY DURING 1906 Special Homeseokers' Tickols al Less Than ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP Plnnl Limit of Tickets 21 l ) ys , With Stopover Privileges On the Same Dales SPECIAL ONE-WAY COLONIST TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE TO CERTAIN POINTS IN THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST AT AUA105T IIAIJ' IIIH UU < 1ULAI { ONH-WAY RATH Tin-Hi' Tii'hctH will lie limited to ciiiitliiuniiH piiNHiigo , no HtopovorH to lw allowed ; all th'liotH to mnrkud "hiooiiil-fln H , nut need in Htiimlnid Hloo ing cnrH. " Go BOO the wonderful prosperity of the Coimtry offer ing the greatest opportunities on earth. For further Information , imip.s. foldurH , etc. , mlilreH5 T. F. GODFKEY , Passenger and Ticket Agt. , Omaha , Nob. H. C. TOWNSEND , Gon. Pass , and Tkt. Agt , St. Louis , Mo. TOM HUGHES. Traveling Pass. Agt. , Omaha , Nob. South Dakota The Land of Plenty Rich soil , a mild climate , and abundance of water bavn made South Dakota one of tbo best agricultural states in the Union. The soil of Lyman County is unusually rich. It is a black loam with a yellow clay subsoil. The extension through Lyinan County recently built by the Chicago , Milwaukee ® , Si. Paoil Railway has opened up a part of that state hitherto sparsely settled. Land is now selling at the rate of from $8 to $15 an acre , and it is altogether probable that valuations will increase 100 to 200 per cent within a year. South Dakota offers great opportunities for the small investor. A book on South Dakota for two ceiiGS postage. For Free Boobi and Folders about South Dakota kindly Fill Qt ihU Coupon and mail it to-day lo F. A. NASH , G. W. A , , 1524 Farnam Street , Omaha , Neb. Hume Street Addreps. Ciij Sliito. Prolmhlo DlttlnntiMi. HOMESEEKERS' RATES vm ILLINOIS CENTRAL to points in Minnesota , North Dakota , and the Canadian Northwest. Tickets on sale every Tuesday during the summer months at ono fare plus S'J.OO for the round trip good returning twenty-one days from date of sale. Kates and full particulars at City Ticket Office , 1402 Farnam St. , Omaha , or write , SAHUEL NORTH , District Passenger Agent , Omaha , Nebr