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About The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19?? | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1909)
\ THti NOHKOI.K NVKl'iav Nl'JWS ' JOUUNM , FHIDAY , IANUAHV 1 IttOU SOCIETY MM Drawn by the blggcM and fastest locomotives In the m-nlce , clot-trie lighted and luxuriously piiitpped | , with tinclcaioHt headed englnemen In the nibs and the most experienced train men back In the trnlri. the Brother hood of Railway Tralnmen'B annual limited Hteanied Into Norfolk station Christmas night on schedule time. On board the train , ticketed to this town. WIIH old Merry Christmas him- Helf and his wife. The train whistled Into town at 8 o'clock and the depot lights were lit up In honor of her coming. Everything else took the siding to let tinB. . of R. T. limited flash by. She was put In the clear and given mi uninterrupted pair of steel ilbbona tit Unti' on at her own speed. The trai k was kept clear all along the right of way and the cllckoty-cllck of the special's wheels as they clipped off the miles was a Joy to the whole division , from the Old Man down to the Bcctlon hand. Twenty minutes for supper no , an hour was given at midnight to the llmlted'B passengers. And a Joyous Biipper , too. One that you don't get at many railroad eating houses If you must know. Beautiful Decorations. Maniuardt hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Christ- man green was everywhere. The red mid green lights of the railroad man's life were there both In electric lights and In the regulation railroad lanterns. At the corner of the building a mam moth headlight shone out , sending a clrelc of white light cutting Its way through the Christmas darkness of the HtlTl ' . . Hundreds of people were present. ItVHB an excursion throng how many round trip tickets were sold would be difficult to estimate. She was a mighty success and so was the supper served In the G. A. R. hall by the Ladles' Aid society of the Catholic church. Hero were the committees , who worked night ami day to make the ball the success that It was : Master of ceremonies , H. C. Dem- num. Assistants , Clyde B. Hayes , B. F. i Committee of arrangements , J. F. rune. II. F. Burr , E. F. Fisher , _ . . , Apfe1C. . Wchrer. Hiy-eptlon , Messrs. W. B. Hackett , II. C. DJck , J. W. Merriam , B. J. Somber- V. Johnston. D. P. McGrane , H. Kennedy , M. D. Perry ; Mesdames B. Hackett , II. C. Dick , J. W. Morn - | n , B. J. Sornbergor , J. V. John- ii , D. P. McGrane , H. C. Kennedy , D Perry. iivltatlon , H. C. Uecker , W. J. Wall- I. H T. Brown , M. Carborry , L. B. Ivcrsteln , E. W. Stansborry. ' . G. D. Bloy , P. N. Lund , W. B. life. N. F. Pf under , Earl Perry , II , 'Wlli'nms. ' The inmates of the hospital for the Insane enjoyed a rare treat on Christ mas day. After a splendid Christmas' ' dinner M.almra's minstrels , who wore in the city for Christinas night , gave their complete program In the aftei noon at the hospital. The Industrla class , composed of patients on the wards , make fancy articles to sell dur Ing the year and the proceeds are used to pay for different entertain ments and amusements for these slcl people. The minstrel show was r great success and thoroughly onjoyot by the patients and employees as well Mrs. S. M. Braden entertained tin members of the Bridge club nt i pretty 1 o'clock luncheon on Tuesday A small Christmas tree with llghtei candles made a very appropriate center tor piece for the daintily laid table Each guest found a pretty Christina ! pticUage at her plate. Mrs. W. II Butterllcld , Mrs. J. C. Stilt and Mlsi Josephine Huttorfiold wore guests o Ihe club. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Blakeman enter tallied al Christmas dinner Mr. am Mrs. W. H. Blnkeman , Misses Letlu and Merle and Master Claire Blake man. For the evening Mr. and Mrs Bruce Raymer Jojncd the compan : and cards and light refreshment were enjoyed. The Ladles' Altar society of th Catholic church serveda splendii supper for the B. of H. T. ball Christ mas night. The supper was given I : the G. A. H. hall and rellected grea credit on the ladles and also nctte them a nice sum for the treasury. Mr. nnd Mrs. N. A. Rnlnbolt entoi tallied a company of friends at a informal card party on Christma night in honor of their guests. Mr an Mrs. W. H. Bucholz and Mr. and Mrs W. M. Ralnbolt of Omaha. The young lady friends of Mis Florence Estabrook gave her a mlsce laneous shower on Monday ovenlnj Miss Esmbrook will bo married nex Wednesday to Chr rlos Hood of Slou City. Miss King from Stanton came up I cal c'hristinas dinner in the homo c her cousin , Asa K. Leonard. Personal. Mrs. A. L. Tucker of Carroll , wh has been visiting her sister , Mrs , N. t Huse. went to West Point Thursday t spend Christmas in the home of he parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Losch. Miss Edith O'Connell spent Thun day night In Norfolk onrouto froi Genoa lo her homo In Ponca , Neb where she will spend the holidays. Mrs. Beck of University Place , Neb cront Christmas at the hospital th Ctiests of her daughter , Mrs. Dlshoni Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Draden wet to MIIHOII City , Iowa , on Wednesday whore they spent ChlrstmuH with Mr. and Mrs. Xlngree. Miss Eleanor Carpenter and Hugh Robb of Murry , Neb. , spent Christmas ut the hospital with Mr. and Mrs. Mont Uobb. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Blakonmn have arranged to start Monday noon for a visit with friends and relatives In Iowa. ( .1. C. Losch of Bloncoo , In. , and U. C. Losch of Carroll , Nob. , visited In Norfolk last night. Dr. H. S. Ovorockor IIHH boon con- llnod to Ills home several dtiyn by Ill ness. MI-HI M. A. McMlilnn Is lit Omaha for the holidays. Hymenlal. A pretty home wedding took place tit 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of S. H. Grant on South Eleventh street when his eldest daughter , Miss Kdlth Grant was united In marriage to CharleB 12. Cole. The ceremony was performed by llov. Dr. Hay. pastor of the Methodist church , In the presence of a small company of friends and relatives. The bride , who Is a very charming young woman , were a very handsome gown of white Hllk and carried a hoquet of bride's roses. Immediately after the service a wcddlm ; breakfast was served. The tables were decorated with holly and red and white carna tions. This pretty combination was used throughout the home ami was very attractive. Mr. and Mrs. Cole left on the noon train for Lincoln whore they will spend the holidays ) . On their return thny will make their home for the winter with the brido's father at 105 south Eleventh street , where they will be at home to their friends after January Ilrsl. These young people have many friends who extend to them their sincere good wishes for a happy future. The young couple received many nice wedding gifts. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Grant and John W. Grant of Emorlck , I. W. Mclntosh of Meadow Grove and Misses May Eich- berg and Ilallie Cornell of Tilden. Orley B. Nelson , a locomotive fire man of this city , and Miss Laura Maude Park , daughter of Sam N. 1-ark , a farmer living southwest of the city , were married at high noon Christmas day , Hov. Dr. C. W. Hay of the First Methodist Episcopal church performing the ceremony. Frlnds and relatives were present. Knights Templar. In common with other commanderles the world over , Damascus cominan- dory of the Knights Templar as sembled at It o'clock on Christmas day to participate In a world-wide obser vance of the day. The following toasts were happily responded to : "To Our Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of the United States , " Joseph Allbery ; Christmas , " David Hees ; "When Knighthood Was Young , " Judge John B. Barnes ; Sir Knights That Arc Absent , " Charles E. JJurnham ; "The Babe In the Manger , " Charles II Reynolds ; "Truth , " Andrew H. Vlele ; ' The Victorious Knight. " George T Sprccher ; "Sir Knights That Arc Gone Before , " Hov. John F. Poucher Miss Allbery sang sweetly. Coming Events. Mrs. G. A. Young will entertain n house party of young people durinp the holiday season. Dr. Young's brother , Con Young of Omaha , cairn up today. Miss Nell Evans of Colum bus will arrive Monday In time for the leap year ball in the evening and Miss Lily Keating of Columbus came \ \ \ this morning. Mr. and Mrs. D. Mathewson wll enlertnln a small company of friend : at dinner this evening with Mr. am Mrs. Buchol/ and Mr. and Mrs. W. M Halnbolt of Omaha as guests o honor. Mrs. G. A. Young will give a dial Ing dish supper tomorrow evening ti a small company of young people. An employes' dance will bo given a the hospital for the Insane during tin coming week. Christmas at the Churches. Christmas eve was made an even in practically every church In the city The Christmas trees , beautiful ! ; decorated , and laden with gifts fo eveiy good Sunday school boy am girl as well as for those not so good formed the central attraction nt eacl church , while the Christmas carol and the programs , almost wholly litho the hands of the children , were beaut ! ful features of an eventful occasion. Presbyterian , Song by school , Instrumental musi < by Hazel Adams and Bernlco Ballan tyno. Prayer , superintendent. Song , "Tho Christmas Tree , " prim ary class. Exercise , "Tho Tree I Love , " Pan Koeuch. Clara Koouch , Amy Niles. Recitation , Annie Sclfort. Recitation , Freddie Koeuch. Song by school. "Tho World's He dcomor. " Exorcise , "The old Story , " th leacher , Edwin Frk-ho , George Ba lantyno , Freddie Koeuch. WI11I Grimm , George Frieko and Pan Krone h. Recitation. Hattlo Soifort. Song. "Christmas Bells , " Haze Adams. Hattie Selfort , Annie Soifor and Bernlco Bnllantyno. Recitation , Hazel Adams. Recitation. Grover Hagll. Exercise , "Snow Flakes , Hattie So fort , Annie Seifort , Amy Niles , Boi nice Ballnntyne. Song. "Tho Christmas Stars Ar Shining , " primary class. "Looking for Santa Glaus , " Cocl 'rleko , Lester Adaiim and Santa Maus. St. Johannes Lutheran , At St. Johannes Lutheran church 'hrlstmus eve , there was a Chrlsl lias tree and a Santa Clans to dlstrl Mite presents and sacks of candy , nnU mil fruits. The festivities commenced at 7:110 : o'clock , when there was a house full if expectant Illlle people present , and he program consisted of singing ami peaking by the children , and then nine the distribution of gifts. No child present was omitted In the Ift making , whether he was a mem ) or of Iho church or not. First Congregational , Processional. Prayer by the pastor. Welcome , Martin Davenport. Song , school. "Santa Clans' Age , " Andrew Mapos. "Fill the Frosty Air With Song , " irlmary class. Recitation , Mildred Chrlstoph. Song , Miss Vlelo's class. Recllation , "To Prevent a Mistake , " ieorge Saltcr. Song , Lola Carter. Class recitation , Miss Lobdell's lass. "Little Flakes of Snow , " primary lass. "What We Want in Our Stockings , " Mrs , Chrlstoph's class. Recitation , "The Dolly's Stocking , " ) orls Brush. Jingle song , school. Recitation , Edna Booth. Lullaby , live little girls. Recitation. Mrs. Guild's class. Recitation , George Burton. Song , school. ( jlass recitation , Miss Spreacher's lass. Rccitalton , May Ellen Praugle. Song , "Our Stockings , " live lltllo jlrlsj. Methodist. Song , Mrs. Lough's class. Hecllallon , Isabella Graham. Recitation , Ilervey Lough. Recitation , Eva Bradbooks. Song , Myrtlce Doughty. Recitation , Peter Graham. Recitation , Goldle Kimball. Recitation , Carol Sly. Song , Mildred Dunn. Recitation , Mary Graham. Recitation , Helen Beols. Song , Winifred I In/on. Recitation , Bernlce Covert. Recitation , Gertie Graham. Song , Grace Woods. Christian. Recitation , "A Merry Christmas , " rhelma Dixon. "Christmas , " Leonadls Evans. Recitation , "The Turkey's Lament. " tarry Brown. Song , Gladys Meredith. Dialogue , "Jesus' Little Lambs , " class No. 1. Recitation , "If I Had Lived n lethlchcin , " Mabel Dederman. Recitation , "Christmas Stars , " Wll- iseen Sattcrley. Recitation , "If Every Day Were Christmas Day , " Otis Ellerbrock. Dialogue , "Lights For the King , " class No. 4. Recitation , "Her Christmas Trou- jles , " Vaneta Horler. Song , Gladys Hartford. Recitation , "Royal Christmas , ' rant Evans. Recitation , "A Christmas Carol,1 Vira Brown. Recitation , "No Room at the Inn , ' Mary Hynes. Second Congregational. Song , "Christmas Bells. " Hecllalion , Clarice Castle. Recitation , Hey Barrett. Recitation , Irene Shrlder. Recitation , Ernest Mole. Song , class No. 5. Recitation , Hilda Johnson. Recitation , Douglas Luke. Dialogue , five boys. Recitation , Helen Donisthorpo. Recitation , Eddie Wood. Recitation , Gladys Banner. Song , "Santa Claus Came Down tin Chimney. " Recitation , Leota Dorathy. Recitation , Reynolds Johnson. Recitation , Madeline Denton. Drill , primary class. Recitation , Clara Harrington. Hecitallon , Dwight Merriam. Song , "Little Lord Jesus. " Recitation , Elva Luke. Recitation , John Harned. Dialogue , four girls. Recitation , Goodwin Dryden. Recitation , Margaret Allen. Recitation , Margaret Stansborry. Recitation , Joe Noonor. Recitation , Ruby Ilarned. Recitation , Orvul Wohror. Song , "The City of Bethlehem. " Recitation , Vera Garnet. Recitation , John Allen. Recitation , Lester Hyde. Song , Irene Shrldor. Recitation , Esther Moollck. Dialogue , class No. 5. Recitation , Hazel Harrington. Recitation , Kendall Johnson. Recitation , Albert Kendall. Song , "Jolly Old St. Nicholas. " Trinity. At Trinity church evening prayo was said and the Christmas carol were sung by the children. HITS SOCIETY WOMEN. London Preacher Says House Is nc Home Without Children. Chicago. Dec. 20. Rev. Williar Spurgeon. an English minister , wh spoke at Orchestra hall lo the Sunda Evening club Sunday night , alluded t the First ward ball as a "devil's cai nival. " He also hit at Chicago soclet women , particularly those who hav childless homes. Dr. Spurgcon spoke on "Tho Chrie Child. " and mi-dieted with a forclfi : optimism the coming of a klngdot which will have power to eradlcat graft , greed and vice from the larg cities of the wor'd. Ho spoke a mei Eago of hope ( o the worklngman a seen In the birth of the Christ child it Bethlehem. "I am an optimist about city life as veil IIH country life. The coming of 'hrlsl Is going to destroy graft and vice , and such thlngrf as the devil's larnlval which disgraced your city a 'ew ' days ano will be known upon the arth no more. "No home him a right to he called a mine unless It Is Inhabited by children , ind In It are heard the ripples of child- sh laughter. The women who are pending their time In having a good line and are always on ( he go , attend- ng whlsi parties and neglecting their nisbands , have no right In the home hat was blessed by the coming of the ? hrlst child. You don't know what home Is until you hear In it the coo of a little child's voice. " School Folks for January 22. Friday , January 22 , has boon se eded as the dale for northern No- iraska school folks to banquet In Nor- 'oik. U. S. Conn of rolumbtis Is act- ng head in the organization at pres ent mid Frank Pllgor of Pierce Is secretary. " .We will have a big meeting , " Prof I. M. Pile of Wayne assures The News. An attractive list of toasts will be iropnred and a large number of school loachers and superintendents are ex- iiected to bo here. The success of the meeting Is said : o ho alreadv assured. Conventions for the Year. December 29 , annual convention of he North Nebraska Live Stock Pro- ecllvo association , January llt-21 , state firemen's con vention. January , Elkhorn Valley Medical so ciety. January , second annual banquet ami iioellng , Norlh State School Folks' 'lub. January 22 , eleventh anniversary celebration , Norfolk Council , U. C. T. January 25 , district congress of the Jen Hur. February , blacksmith's convention. March , stale convention of Commer cial clubs. There Is no Indication that Norfolk hiring the year 1009 will drop behind ior record of 190S as a convention jlty. Within the next two or three months half a dozen or so conven tions are already listed for Norfolk. The year just closing witnessed many Important , conventions here. \mong the state convenllons which met here were the state aerie of Oagles , the grand council of the U. C. T. and the state convention of the Y. M. C. A. The teachers , the bankers , : he doctors , the dentists and other north Nebraska people held annual jalherlngs here. Horse Thief Fighters Tuesday. The anil-horse Ihlof lighters of north Nebraska gather hero Tuesday of next week to recount the year's work and : o plan the continuation of the ef fective warfare which is being waged Tgainst horse grabbers. State Firemen In January. One of the biggest conventions of the year will bo the state gathering of firemen , which has always been royally entertained here in the past. Between 300 and 500 firemen are ex pected. During Ihe coming month the north state school folks' banquet and the an nual meeting of the Elkhorn Valley Medical society will meet in Norfolk. In February come the men of the forgo and a month later the repre sentatives of the commercial clubs and business organizations of the state. The district congress of the Ben Hur will be accompanied by a big class initiation. Lose the Bankers. The northeast Nebraska bankers , after meeting in Norfolk two succes sive years , will go to Crolghton this spring. The north state teachers , how ever , while their convention art-aug ments have not been made , are ex pected back in the spring , some COO strong. New Head for Hospital Here. Dr. Joseph Percivnl of Omaha lias been appointed superintendent of the Norfolk insane hospital by Governor- Elect Shnllonberger. and Dr. H. L , Wells of West Point is named as as sistant superintendent. Announcement of these appoint ments was made Christmas day by the newly elected governor. Dr. G. A. Young Is at present super intendent and Dr. Dishong assistant superintendent. To Succeed Dr. Osborn. A successor to Dr. Frank Osborn , formerly of Norfolk and now superin tendent of the Institution for feeble minded at cBatrice , Is named In the person of Dr. E. L. Hoe of Beatrice. Other appointments announced by the now governor were : Dr. J. F. Steele , Hastings , first as sistant physician nt Hastings hospi tal. Dr. Crutchor , Mt. Clare , second as sistant at Hastings hospital. Dr. Halle , Ewing , roappolnted second end assistant physician at Lincoln hospital for insane. Emma C. Johnson , superintendent of home for friendless , Lincoln. Dr. Ernest O. Webber , Valpararlso first assistant physician nt Lincoln insane hospital. Charles Fernland , South Omaha , deputy food inspector. 13. W. Carson , Edgar , deputy food inspector. J. E. Bodle , Lincoln , deputy food In specter. On Governor's Staff. Quarter Master General Allen D Faulkner , Omaha. Aid-do-Camp Fred W. Witnatz South Omaha. Colonels J. W , Kelly , Gothenburg ; Parrls Cooper , Crawford ; Robert S , Oberfelder , Sidney ; H. J. Hill , Lin coin ; J. E. Miller , Mlllerton ; W. F , Webber , Omaha ; William Mandodoto , Omaha ; Patrick Walsh , McCook ; .las. E. Martin , South Omaha ; E. J. Shirt. Lincoln. A movement has been on foot among a number of north Nebraska physicians to seek to retain Dr. Young In the Huperinteiidouey. Dr. Young's Plans. Dr. Young , who has made such a splendid record In the Norfolk hospi tal , will leave public Institution work ind establish a private practice at some point not yet selected , possibly Omaha. He expects to spend several montliH In Europe1 In the near future. During his trip abroad Mrs. Young will remain with her father In Colum- lJUS. MULLEN CAUSING TROUBLE. Activity of Oil Inspector Rouses Ire of Many Democrats. Lincoln , Dee. 2ti Governor-Elect Shallenberger may get through Ibis next two weeks without taking a land In the organization of the legls- Intura , but ho Is already ( ho object of considerable criticism because of the activity of his man , Arthur Mul len of O'Neill. While Democrals generally do not know why It Is Shallenborger appoint ed Mullen oil Inspector and what Is : ho tie that binds them , some other Democrats have an idea. This Is the explanation they give. Mullen was president of the Bryan Volunteers and as such officer visited many parts of Nebraska soliciting members and getting voters Interest ed In the move. Instead , however , of devoting his time to organizing Bryan volunteers for work during the cam- [ lalgn It Is repotted that he boosted the candidacy of Mr. Shallenberger for the Democratic nomination for governor. One of the candidates for the nomination at that time probably could tell some Interesting history ilong that line were lie talkative. So Shallenberger is under obligations to Mr. Mullen. Judges Get the Raise. H is legal tor State Auditor Searlo lo Issue warrants for the salary of su preme Judges at Ihe rate of $1,500 a year and for the salaries of district judges at the rate of $ : ' . ,000 a year. This Is the decision of Attorney ( Jen- oral Thompson. The quest Ion was presented to him by State Treasurer llrlan , who desired to know If ho had inthorlty to pay the warrants with out a specific appropriation. Recommendations of Veterinarian. Deputy Stale Veterinarian Charles A. McKIm recommends in his biennial report to Governor Sheldon that the state veterinarian's department be re moved from under the direct control of the governor and be placed In charge of a live stock sanllary board , consisting of five members appointed > y Ihe governor , each to serve for a term of five years , but In such a way that one member will retire annually. Dr. McKlm says the work of bis ( U-parlment has more than doubled since 190G and at the present time it is an impossibility for one man to properly care for it or to answer all the calls made upon him to examine animals supposed to be suffering from contagious , infections , transmissible diseases. Ho renews his request that the legislature appropriate more money for assistant state veterinarians who are now allowed $5 a day for their services. At the present time only $200 a year Is allowed for assistants and Dr. Me- Kim says this is not more than one- sixth of what il should be. He recom mends that three of the members of the proposed live stock sanllary board shall be financially Interested in live stock and two practicing veterinar ians , graduates of a recognized veteri nary college. The board should have the power to employ such help as it iinds necessary and an executive of ficer , who shall bo the state veterinar ian , not a member of the board , and who shall be a graduate of a recog nized veterinary college. Will Parker In New Movement. Will Parker , who is a son of Rev. J. J. Parker and who spent a good part of his boyhood in Norfolk , is tak ing a prominent part in the popular promulgation of "psychotherapy , " known more popularly as the "Em manuel church movement. " Mr. Par ker , who has been teaching English In Columbia university. Is the editor of "Psychotherapy , " a monthly magazine just started In Now York under the mosl distinguished auspices of a cum ber of men famed In the intellect jal world. ? oincthlng of the character of she I'liMication which Mr. Parker is tc edit may bo judged from the subscrip tion price which Is $ G a year for ono edition and $18 a year In counoni Ion with a course of reading. Psychotherapy Is , as far as It goes a "mind cure , " or , as It Is said "m utal moral and spiritual help for mental or physlclal aliments. " When the movement first started lu Boston an 1 when It was later taken up by Bishop Samite * ! Fallows in Chicago , UKJHIJII - lar mind associated It with ChrUtia" Science and the promoters of tHcne.v movement admit developing what they term the "element of truth" In Chris- Han Science. The result of It all it this "course of readliu" combining in It Is announced "sound psycnology sound medicine and sound religion. ' Among the scholars and authorities who will contribute are : Prot. J. J Putnam of the neurology depn'-tmi'iil of Harvard , Prof. Jastrow of the de partment of psychology In the uni versity of Wisconsin , R. C. Cabot , an instructor in the Harvard medical bchool , Prof. J. H. Angoll of the d < ) partition ! of psychology In CMcagi : university , Hov. L. W. Batten of the General Theological seminary , Dr Southard of the Harvard nudica ! school. Bishop Dallows of Chicago am ! many others. Prominent Ranchman. Valentine , Nob. , Doc 20. Special tc The News : NOWB has reached hen of the death of Ed. RlclmrdH. a prom ! nent ranchman living forty mllei south of here , after a short lltm-sB ol little over a week , of typhoid fever He leaves n wlfo and several child mi. Alnsworth Church Paper. Alnnworth , Neb. , Deo. 2t. ; Special It The News : Alnsworth has a new paper , the General Baptist News Letter tor , a monthly publication , edited b > Rev. Albert Mygalt. The Deoembet numbe made Its appearance this weeU It Is a neat and newsy sheet. Short Line Wants to Cut Rates. Lincoln , Neb. , Dee. a I. On .laniuirj 111 the Nebraska railway coinmlsHloi will consider the application of tin Burlington to decre-ase rates on tin O'NelllSloux City line. The road wishes to put In a half rate on seer grain during March. April and May a half rate on trees and shruhber > and a three-quarter rale on fat slocl < inovlni ! east. Fell In Love With The News. Naiier , Neb. . Dec , 2-1. Editor News : Find enclosed check for which Hem 'Pile News to Mrs. E. Kemp , Blah- Neb. Mrs. Kemp Is my mother and she fell In love with the dally visit of The News while she visited wltli us last summer and fall , so 1 am send Ing The News to her at Christmas. Yours truly , G. A. Erlckson. Valentine Wedding. Valentine , Neb , , Dee 2(1. ( Special tt The News : Harold Kttskle of Sparks and Miss Gale McGoon of this cltj were married here Wednesday. The } will mtiUe their home mar Sparks Both aie well known here. TWO FIRES AT NEWMAN GROVE General Merchandise Store of M. H Alderman Burns. Newman , Grove , Neb. , Dec. 20. Special to The News : About 111III' ; Monday nljlt ) the general merchan dlse store of M. II. Alderman was ills covered on lire. An alarm was turned lu and the lire department responded promptly , but the fire had gained considerable headway. Two streams' ' of water were turned into the blazing building and by hard work the lire was subdued alter doing considerable damage. The loss by lire , smoke , end water Is almost a total one , partially covered by insurance. The building owned by Peter Johnson of Otis , Col The loss on building Is fully covered by Insurance. Cause of lire unknown. Our little city had boon very for tunate as far as ilros are concerned until recently. The fourth fire within a month occurred this afternoon when the dwelling house of Axel Johnson took lire from an overheated cook- stove. Mr. Johnson being at home at the timehe Immediately attached the garden hose to the hydrant and put out the fire before much damage was done. An alarm was turned In but before the firemen arrived , the fire was extinguished. Loss fully covered by Insurance. Schools are closed for a two weeks' ' holiday vacation. Prof. Gilbert and Miss Wldergren are at homo In thiss city. Miss Rudersdorf is spending her vacation at her home in Soutli Omnha , Miss Wilcox In Fremont , Miss Cnrstens at Albion , Miss Frerlchs til Auburn , Miss Burns at Scribnor , and Miss Hyde at Lincoln. The regular annual farmers' Instl tute will be held at this place In the opera house afternoon and evening ol January 7. These meetings have beer very successful as farmers are taklnt a great Interest In this work. The re suits of these meetings are better far nic'rs. Mr and Mrs. J. T. Nuzum. Dr. am Mrs. F. L. Frink , Knitt Swnnson ant 10. H. Gerhart returned from a Irli to the Pnn-11 Hidlo. all well pleasei with this country. Messrs , Nuzim and Swanson will move to Texas 1r the spring. Dell Case has sufficiently recoverei from his recent operation to agali take up his duties in the Young phar macy. SATURDAY SIFTING. Dr. and Mrs. R. C , Simmons havi gone to Lebanon , Kan. , to spend thi holidays with friends and relatives. E. Fcnsko left at noon for Excelslo Springs , Mo. , to invoke Ihe aid of th < mineral waters for the benefit of liii health. Mrs. C. J. Havlland , who has bpoi visiting her parents , Mr. and Mrs. H G. Brueggoman , will return to ho ; home at Concordla , Kan. , tomorrov noon. Mr , and Mrs. E. W. Shlppc-e , Mr and Mrs. W. S. Harlow and family o TlldPti nd Lee Hoffman of Mpadov 'GIOVO ' teok Christmas dinner with W i U. Snipppo , Miss Glennlo Shlpplo returned turned from her school yostordaj no1 n. Dr. OvpiocltPr has bcpn confined t ( his bed for several days. I Tre N'oifolk band Is planning t < move into quarters over the Schenzi- meat nnrl-et by January 5. A easolinp stove "carp in the housi rf Dora Davis , east of the river I i caused a fl-e alarm Christmas night I No damage was done. Mr. Chrlstl. the O'Neill fruit man ' and J. B Menuey , both agree tlm the sandy uplands of northwest Nebraska braska will become known as tin * io-i'o of the apple tree in time. Perfect Christmas weather market the day In Norfilk. The air was crls ] and bracing but there was no dip nErrpahlp wl'id. The day was a morr ; HUP , Indeed , for the people of Norfoll as well as those of every town il i northern Nebraska and souther ) South Dakota. Ed E. Bcels. who is spe-nding thi holidays with his father-in-law. F. E ' Satlcrleo , formerly of Norfolk now o Herrlck , S. IT : , writes that the groum IB covered with deep BIIOW and every , otto Is Blelglt riding. Mr. Heels sa\ * 1 that himlneuB In derrick IB line thin winter , two to three cars of IIOKH u day being the aventge shlpmriiin Some of these porkers come from across the line In northern NcbuiMiui Max AHIIIIIB , who went from hnv i > California aear , or so ago and Inti-i moved to Oregon. wrllcH from Pun land that he lilies that count n fm better than California , lie na > n ih. . Oregonhins think they are Imvlim a hard winter , the thermometer U IHK down to 20 degrei'B above /ero on on , , occasion , but It looks proitj mmd to Max , particularly when the cmmnx m still clothed with green verdunun.l the fresh vcgelnljln wagon nto | > N or iin > door every nuirnlng. "Seeds seem In KOIIIO coimn .tumni quarters to he held In dlnt'cpud , , . , served Senator Allen of MndN.m ih other day , discussing the crfmiH ( .f Congressman Pollard mid cnh.-rn . to amputate the free seed distribution of the government , "but | mnul coiifi'hB a friendly feeling for the government'B gift package. It Is really about tinmily connection that i-xlstn between the average man and his government , thin little package of garden and ll.nM-r . seed. It Is about the only tangible iv turn he K ( IB from his government. When I was In Ihe senate I took a good deal of pleasure In Bending some choice seed to people over the ninfo whom I knew personally would appre ciate the government's gift and make the most out of It. " COFFEYVILLE RAID RECALLED. Discovery of Counterfeiting Outfit In Dixon County , Omaha , Neb. , Dec. 21A ! crude m-t of molds for making counterfeit nil. ver dollars has just been turned o\- | to the United states authorities. They were found In the dismantling of an old house In Wntorbiiry. Dixon count } . The molds look as If they had I n extensively used in their day. The dies are set In plaster of parls and are attached to crudely hinged blocKH of collonwood scantling about eigh teen Inches long. The discovery of the outfit was made by carpenters who wore dis mantling the old house for Its recent purchaser , n resident of Hooper , and was turned over by the latter to the federal authorities , or rather to United States Marshal Warner who turned It over to Secret Service Of ficer II. H. Mills for further Investi gation , and to trace the outfit back to the maker , If possible. The dies show that the dollars from which the Impressions were innde were of the early ' 80s. One end of I lie He frame is badly burned and the Iiln o connecting ; the frame Is an old iron strap hinge. From the accumulated dirt and grime on the outfit II has i-\\ \ . dently not been used for many years. The house from which the plant WIIH recovered has also been vacant fur many years. No one In that vicinity seems to have any recollection of the old honso being occupied. The counterfeiting plant Is thought to have been the property of n notor ious counterfeiter and all around bad man by the name of Milt Biggs , who lived In that country in the lair " , nn and who in connection with his rntm terfpltlng traded with the Indians of the Wlnnchago and Santee I-I-MTV.I tlons as well as engaged in horse and cattle stealing , running the stock into Iowa and disposing of It. He accumulated considerable monc-y through his various enterprises and was finally arrested under an Indict ment for counterfeiting. Whilehe was being taken from Fort Dodni to Sioux City handcuffed be jumped out the- car window while the train uas going at the rate of thirty miles nu hour and Hticce-eded in making his - - cape. Blugs completi-lj disappean I from tliiit part of tl-e country , but \ - ; is afterwards luwd fiom Indirccth in the Indian territory , wherehe becsinii- a member of the Dalton gam ; . Un noted bandits of that section and < ' ; ili fornia. It Is not known for n certainty tli.-it Bigg * ever occupied the Wal'-i Inn > house , hut he was seen about tlnn > frequently in the early dnys. ! ! < .ix the leader of a tough sang fiat ianl. . < l up and down Ihe Missouri ii\cr .11 d northraKterii Nebraska for nrnn years. It was brlipved for a long linn- that Biggs made his counterfeit mom \ in that section , as much of the ! unl money traced to him was of a mil form character. He Is supposed < o have disposed of most of it to thiIn dlans , preferring to take no cbune--s with white people. While an all around bad man. Blgis confined l > ! s lawlessness chiefly to counterfe itlng and theft and swindling Indians HP was never charged with any Killing , though ho .was ono of the most expert im-n with n gun over known In that country. Biggs IB thought to bo the mpmln ref of the D.Uton gain ? that was liill-d in the Coffeyvllle ( Kan. ) bank raid in ' ! > i later 'R'lg ' , as nothing has ever be-ri lizard from him since that raid. THEATER AT NELIGH. Biggest Attendance In History of Audi torlum. Ncllgh , Neb. . Dec. , 20.Sp < n , , .Tho News : The largest crowd ' > ever 8 'puri.'d admission to Un- \ torlum since Its opening over a > ' ago was In attendance last f\ -r > . ' when the Chaso-Llnter compnm ' srn'ed , "The Devil. " In fact tu-t- wore sold for standing nxnn < > n \ Messrs. Jenkins & Payne , manny s stated last evening that It wns t > o largest audience ever In the houm This afternoon the compaii } ill play , "Cinderella , or the Llttlp Glass Slipper. " Tonight the laughing mus ical -oinedy. "A Runaway Match " Want-advertise and turn an annoy ance into an Incident when a useful employee goes over to your competitor !
