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Commissioners' Proceedings.
Madison , Neb , , Dec. 12 , 19(0 ( , 1 p. 'm. '
The board of county coniitilssloimru
met pursuant to adjournment. Pron-
vnt ComiiilflHloticru Henry Sundorman
and Burr Tuft.
The minutes of November 15 worn
road and approved as read.
The clerk was instructed to correct
the 1910 tax Hat by computing the pot *
HOiial tax of A , E. Htubbs , Tlldcn vil
lage , on an actual valuation of $1,200
loss than at present , and extending the
lux of name party on an actual valua
tion of $1,200 In Jefferson precinct ,
On motion the treasurer was author
ized to mnko the following tranaforo
of funds In his olllce :
From 1909 county general fund to
1910 county general fund , $2,000.
Froin 1909 county bridge fund to
1910 county bridge fund , $3,000. ,
From 1909 county road C. D. No. 1
fund to 1910 county road C. D. No. 1
fund , $190.
From 1909 county road C. D. No. 2
fund to 1910 county road C. D. No. 2
fund , $95.
From 1909 county road C. D. No. 3
fund to 1910 county road C. D. No. 3
fund , $190.
From 1909 county general fund to
drainage ditch No. 1 fund , $31.35.
On motion the co.unly clerk was In
fltructcd to correct the 1910 tax list by
computing the personal tax of Lyono
Schaumann on an actual valuation of
$1,200 Instead of $2,800 , on account o
erroneous valuation.
The request of the Union Piielll.
Railway company for reduction o
taxes on account of erroneous valua
tlon was referred to the county attor
ney.
ney.On
On motion tjio county treasurer wa
allowed $10.10 to redeem certificate'o
tax sale , tax of 1909 , on south 30 feel
north 71 feet of lots 5 and 0 , block ]
Alathowson's addition to Norfolk , Neb.
In the matter of the road petitioned 1
for by S. T. Nappor and remonstrance
to same was taken up and set for hear
ing January 5 , 1911 , and the clerk was
Instructed to notify by'mall S. T. Nap
per , L. W. Hay , John Ray , I ) . A. Om-
hierman , J. S. McKlbben , J. II. Mass-
man and L. L. Low to appear and give
evidence at said hearing.
On motion the clerk was Instructed
to strike out taxes for 1907 , 1908 , 1909
and 1910 on lot 4 , C. S. Hayes' Choice
lots to Norfolk , Neb. , on account of
erroneous assessment.
The resignation of Jay Vaughn as
constable for Meadow Grove precinct
was presented and on motion accept
ed.
On motion William II. Linn was ap
pointed constable to fill vacancy In
Meadow Grove precinct.
t
On motion the following official
bonds were approved :
William H. Linn , constable to fill
vacancy , Meadow Grove precinct.
Will Ilassman , road overseer , react
district No , 25.
C. II. Siblej * Justice of the peace to
fill vacancy , Jefferson precinct.
Emerson Ashcroft , road overseer ,
road district No. 4. r.d
A. W. Tillotson , road overseer , road
district No. 7.
Fred Schilling , road overseer , road
district No. 19. .dr
Henry C. Jensen , county surveyor >
to fill vacancy. *
dustav Machmueller , road overseer ,
road district No. 1.
30. 11. Crookroad overseer , road
district No. IS.
W. P. Kennedy , constable to fill vacancy -
cancy , Madison precinct.
Norfolk Commercial club , contract
bond of $ ; ! 00.
On motion the following bills wore
nliowed :
Western Bridge and Construe-
tion Co. , on contract $3,000.00 )
Hospital for insane , board for
Hagerdorne 13.35
Gillesple & Son , supplies for
Mrs. Straube. . . . 3.45
Klopp & Bartlett , supplies for
'
sberlff , . . ! 9.00 )
Star-Mall , supplies for super
intendent . - 1.50
Frank Jensen , attendance on
pauper -35.00
S , R. MeFarland , postage and
election certificates 43.40
School district NO36 , rent ,
election 3.00
C.D.Jenklns. caring for booths 2.00
Howard Persons , wolf scalp. . 2.00
* Nebraska Telephone5 Co. . tolls 1.05
Hume - Robertson Wycoff Co. ,
coal . . . , . 57.00
Farmers Mercantile Co. , sup
plies for pauper. > / . * . . 3.25
Farmers Mercantile Co , , sup
plies for court house fi. * jO
W. L. Dowling.-attorney for i
Toutan * 7785
Dr. II. 'I' , lloldon , services for
.pauper ' . . . . , 4.50
J. F. Flynji , Housch case , fees 7,55
T. M. Lefller , supplies for pan-
, per 23.50
, K. A. llousol , salary 116.67
N. A. IIouscl , office expenses. 15.02
Madison city , lighting 37.90
i A. W. Eaton , supplies for su
perintendent 10.00
' Dr. F. A. Long , quarantine etc. 15.50i
Hammond & Stephens Co. ,
s'upplies for superintendent. 56.20
Huse Publishing Co. , books ,
stationery , etc 404.42
Huse Publishing Co. , printing 263.44
Norfolk Long Distance Telephone -
phone Co. , tolls .40
George Schwudc , wolf bounty 2.00
W. H. Plnncy , draylng 1.00
J. M. Smith , salary and boardIng -
Ing prisoners 244.70
F. L. Wldergren , rent for pau
per , claimed $49 , allowed at 48.00
Star-Mali , supplies for super-
tntendent . . . . * . L50
W. II. Field , foes , state cases. 153.40
W. H. Field , fees for J. F.
Flynn 30.20
S. M. Dowling. bailiff fees , . . 16.00
Gus Kaul. salary November
and December 100.00
W. H. Field , witness fees to
be distributed to various
witnesses and other officers 128.47
Omaha Brick & Tile Co. , tiling 158.65
1
Philip II Domino ] , work , C D.
No. 1 . 16216
J , T. .Moore , work on bridges. 18.25
J. T. Moore , work , C. I ) . No. 2 11.75
Geoigo Reed , work , H. I ) . No.
20 68.50
Fred Uyorly , work on bridges 20.75
'red Hyerly , work , C. I ) . No. 1 ! 13.50
iillus Zachort , work , C. D.
No. 2 4.00
. S , Sleliicr , work , U. D. No.
20 8.00
lurry Wnland , work , R. D.
No. 20 10.50
1. E. Mason , olllcer's fees ,
bank robber case 22.05
Walter Sunu"erman , dragging
road , U. D. No. 3 6.00
John Kranlz , burying pauper. 4.00
lohn Krnntz , 11 very 04.50
S. Smith , salary and fees. . 209.25
MudlHon lodge , No. 85 , I. O. O.
F , , rent for election 12.00
Henry Apfol , wolf scalp 2.00
EC Schwank , work , C. D. No. 1 9.00
August Pnsowalk , repairs. . . . 17.90
J. E. Miles , fees lit Bonney
case 8.00
Fleming Pharmacy , drugs for
pauper .75
John krantz , livery 40.50
JamcH Nichols , fourth quarter
'
salary . 200.00
Frank , Fronek , work , R. D.
No. 14 6.40
James , , Nichols , expenses as
county attorney C3.57
p A. Peterson , jury fees , etc. 513.34
G. E. Kicrstead , rent for elec
tion 6.00
C. F. Elseloy , fees , Conway
case , $3.55 , wholly disallow
ed as not a proper charge
against the county. '
C. F. A. Maniuardt , fees , Conway -
way case , $2.10 , was wholly
disallowed as not a proper
charge against tlio county.
A. W. Finkhousd , fees , Conway -
way case , $3.10 , was wholly
disallowed as not a proper
charge against the county.
Colonum & McGinnfs , hard
ware , 4-GO
Colenum & McGlnnls , hardware -
ware , C. D. No.4 2. . . . . 1.40
Coleman & McGlnnls , hardware -
ware for bridges 24.00
Coleman & McGlnnls , hard
ware 3.70
E. D. Mann , work , C. D. No. 3 14.00
II. Steinbeck , work , R. D. No.
10 . 9.00
Edwards & Bradford Lumber
Co. , lumber , C. D. No. 2. . . 5.55
J. II. Hunter , work , C. D. No. 3 58.50
Tony Wischart , wolf scalp. . . . 2.00
Hume - Robertson - Wycoff Co. , 0S
lumber for bridges. . . 11. OS
Philip Reeg , work , bridges. . . 2.00
S. M. Dowling , work , bridges. 10.00
Harry Waud , woik , R. D. No. 2 24.00
A. G. Craig , work , R. D. No. 2 54.00
Tom Relgle , work , R. D. No. 10 14.50
C. H. Stork , work , R. D. No. 10 3.00
S. A. Miller , work , R. D. No.
19 . 1.50
Geo. Miller , work , R. D. No. 10 1.50' '
Win. Bartman , work , R. D. No.
10 / . 27.25
O. ( T. Bostrom , work , R. D. No.
10 . 23.25
F. 1 G. Volk , work , R. D. No. 7. 16.00
Milt Rlsor , work , R. D. No. 7. 22.00
S. E. Ruth , work , R. D. No. 12 31.00
James I. Grant , work , R. D.
No. 12 . 5.00
S. II. Horrocks , work , R. D.
No. 12 . ' . . . . 63.00
Peter j Ettllng. worK. R. D. No.
lj . 13.00
Carl ( L. Vaage , work , R. D. No.
13 3.00 )
Fred ] Jensen , work , R. D. No.
13 3.00
L. ] M , Johnson , work , R , D.
No. 13 50.00
Henry ] Maurer , work , R. D.
No. 15 10.00 )
George ( Schmltt , work , road
district No. 15 10.00
Philip Reeg , work , R. D. No.
15 56.50
S. < M. Dowling , work , R. D. No.
16 11.00 )
S. M. Dowling , work , R. D. No.
1C 36.00
J. A. Pence & Son , hardware ,
R. D. No. 16 3.25
R. W. Linn , work , R. D. No. 16 4.50
Hume - Robertson Wycoff Co. ,
hardware , R. D. , . No. 1C 3.S6
S. O. Da vies , work , R. D. No.
16 4.00
Paul Brotschnelder , , work , R.
D. No. 19 2.00
Mills & Schlck , repairs , R. D.
No. 20 7.00
Loonan Lumber Co. , lumber ,
R. D. No. 22 17.00
.Win. Schmltt , work , R. D. No.
24 35.50
Hume - Robertson - Wycoff Co. ,
lumber. K. D. No. 26 30.80
On motion adjourned to meet Jan
unry 5 , 1911 , at 1 o'clock p.-in.
, S. R. McFarland ,
County Clerk.
SATURDAY SITTINGS.
W. Standlford of Gregory was here.
Mrs. Ed Winter of Stanton was here.
Earl Chapman of Pierce was In the
city.
city.W.
W. A. Meserve of Crelghton was In
the city.
Leo Martyn of Schuylor was here on
business.
H. C. Hans of Verdel was a visitor
in the city.
O. F. Uurch of Pierce was a visitor
In the city.
Henry Klines of Bonesteel Is .hero
on business.
F. H. Free of Plalnvlew was a vie ' "
Itor In the city.
Mrs. E. Hlntz of Madison was a vis '
itor In tlio city.
Mrs. Frank Lenser of Stanton was a
visitor In the city.
Mrs. W. B. Fuorst of Battle Creek
called on friends here ,
Mrs. V. M. Richmond , of Maxwbll
was u visitor In the city.
Mrs. L. Schloto of Tllden Is In the
city visiting with relatives.
Miss Bessie Warren of Tllden was
hero visiting with friends.
Miss Hannah Wagner of Wlsner
was In the city visiting with friends.
Mrs. Charles Lederor , an , of Pierce
was In the city visiting with relatives
The Addlngton brothers of Vordol
were In the city transacting business.
J. W. Voungerman of Doa Molnos ,
la. , was In the city transacting busi
ness.
ness.Henry
Henry Hall of Long Pine Was In the
city visiting with the M. C. Fraser
family.
H. F. Uarnlmrt returned from n few
weeks' bualnesa trip at Monowl and
Verdul.
Mlas Dorothy Carlson has gone to
WlHconsIn for a month's visit with
relatives.
E. U. Harm , editor , and o'tto Kinder ,
aecretary of tlio Columbua Illono , were
In the city.
Mrs. C. B. Cabanlsa and daughter re
turned hut night from a three months'
visit in San Francisco.
J. A. Montague returned from An-
cjkn , where he spent a few days' visit
with his mother and sister , who wore
111.
Miss Leona Scott returned from
school at O'Neill to spend the holi
days with her parents , Mr. and Mrs.
F. H. Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Pries of Shelton -
ton , Wla. , on a wedding tour through
the western country , are In the city
visiting with the B. W. Jonas and P. J.
Fuealer families and other relatives.
Misa Myrtle Rauhouser , who lius
been substituting as chief operator of
the Nebraska Telephone company at
Wayne for the past ten daya , has re
turned and resumed the chlofshlp In
the Norfolk olllce.
Mrs. J. W. DIotrIck has gone to Du
buqtio , la. , where she will attend the
hiw
wedding of her brother , Frank E. Jack
son , and Miss Olekoff. Mrs. Dletrick
will remain at her parents' home until
after Christmas and will bo joined Friday
aldi
day by her husband and daughters.
A double skylight Is being installed
in ' the Oxnard hotel lobby. The ofllcc
is to bo remodeled.
The Eagles will hold an installation
of officers on January 2 , aftpr which :
smoker will be given.
Tlio W. C. T. U. will not meet untl
January 3 , 1911. The same program
will bo carried out then as was plan
ned for Tuesday.
At the city jail last night a volun
tary prisoner refused to sleep and de
clared he was a professional singer
lib sang but one song , entitled , "I Am
the Lark. " Ho later declared It was
the only song he knew.
Attorney H. F , barnnart Is making
extensive briefs In the Morrison and
Joyce bank robbery cases. The James ,
Morrison brief has been completed
and Is already printed.
The Well Dressed Woman.
New York , Dec. 17. Smart little
jackets , odd blouses and odder hats.
There Is a sartorial trinity that en
gages the attention of the ultra-fash-
lonablo woman just now. Everybody
halls the return of the little jackei.
And by such Is meant not only the
short tailor-made which is a compon
ent part of the walking or afternoon
suit , but the more elaborate little bo
lero and Its kind , which seems to be )
a forerunner of spring.
Whatever objections one may raise
against the modes of the present day
especially tunics and boleros , it
must be admitted that they have their
place In the plans of the wonian who
must remodel her frocks from season
to season to help out the wardrobe.
The new boleros are used to renovate
p'asse waists with startling results.
Too , they are quite as smart , as the
severely plain overblouses of thin ma
terials , garnished with beads of laid
in a series of straight hand-run lucks ,
that defy the skill of any save experl-
diced dressmakers.
A charming little bolero is made of
beaded lace , with a deep cuff of fie
beading and a ribbon threading thr ;
neck and ending at the front In euls.
Is.to
Such small accessories arc easy to
ncke at home , especially with the aid
of the patterns that are ready for
tliiMii.
Hats are growing larger and with
their Increased size , they arc taking :
on more eccentric shapes than ever , If
such be possible. Their size makes
them very expensive , oven when the
plainest of materials are used. At the
present rate It Is certain that women
of the future will be able to point to
the freak styles of the frivolous women '
'O'if
men of this epoch with amazement , .if
not amusement. Bands of fur are tak
ing the place of silver gauzes , einbrol
olor
derles.-etc. , as a smart trimming for
mid-winter hats. Skunk Is used a
great deal , the bands being narrow ,
being put on where the brim com-
tncd
inences. The skunk Js frequently "sod
with something else , however , gold
braid , a ring of tiny roses , or a plait-
Iten
Inp of gold or white Valenciennes l&cn
being admired. Lace and fur har -
monize admirably and on one of tlio
handsome black velvet shapes the
skunk and Its garnish make a beau-
tifnl picture.
A suede hat , scarf and muff set In a
warm brown tone Is among the lux
uries of the well-gowned woman that .
can be copied in less expensive pelts.
They can be worn with tailored gowns
designed for practical occasions , and
are more serviceable than many of the
mote expensive furs. The muff IB big )
and flat and has a pocket with a flap
apof
and "catch on the front. The hat la of
Tyrolean suggestion , but not quite so
high nor short brimmed. It Is ed
In something the way a summer en
hat is and has a band of the leather
and a cockade at one side.
'BBlack velvet and aatln hats trimmed
with hugo white velvet popples are
exceedingly smart and consort well
with almost any of the ultra-smart
furs. These big white flowera , popples ,
edelweiss , etc. , are mllllnory concca
slons to the vogue of white and ckM
coinulnatlona , and In velvet or In kit
appear upon some of the latest largo
hate. Almost all dress hats have ik.ho
en on exaggerated size , and while the
toques have not been ousted largo
Bhupes are creeping In for the more
aovero atreet mllllnory. Very often
the trimming , whether of street hat
or dress hat , Is of the simplest aort ,
the cachet of the hat being loft to the
line and material , but even so the hats
are not cheap , for the untrlmmcd
shapes In material good enough to give
llstlnctlon are distressingly expensive.
The one ornament , too , must ho know-
ugly placed If the hat Is to have the
right air , but the clover woman can
mt her own lint together more suc
cessfully than usual this season If shu
vlll but pick out r.omc one of the aim-
lily ( rimmed models and follow its
guidance. Of course ono can not find
lie exclusive shapes untrlnuned In the
; hops , but ono can usually llnd some-
hlng approximating the lines dealrcd.
Long coats , which entirely envelop
the figure are among the smartest of
smart modes. They are made of vel
veteen and velvet and , of course of
fur , which Is rather too luxurious con
alderatlon for the woinan of average
dress allowance , 'xcept she use some
of the exclusive inodela for a pattern
n having her less expensive garment
iiado up. Many chic models have fur
associated with the velvet or velvet
con , and here , of course the door Is
opened for all kinds of extravagance ,
as well as for the most rigid economy
compatible with artistic taste. Some
of the truly fashionable pelts are com
paratively cheap , Austrian possum ,
which the French call "Pntols" and
which with red fox may -hold the place
as the fad fur this season , Is very of
ten used to trim the handsome long
coat of velvet , and the red fox just
mentioned , which Is at Us best with
black , forma collar and cuffs for some
extremely good looking models ,
The fancy for wide band trimmings
around the hips , a mode trying to any
save the slenderest figures , makes it-
self felt In certain of the long coats of
velvet and velveteen , the band usually
taking the form of handsome heavy
embroidery in black silks and braids ,
although the very wide black braids
are sometimes used. The short suit
coat , too , often shows this wide hip
trimming , tlio wide and beautiful silk
braids being the usual garnitures In
tills case , though embroidery with narrow -
row braids , cords or heavy silks may
be employed. Parisian makers show
much enthusiasm for the now wide
braids , some ofhich run from eight
een to twenty Inches In width , and use
them both for coat and skirt bands
upon skirt and coat costumes of vel
vet , velveteen , zlbellne , serge , ratteen ,
etc.
Apropos of ratteen , which Is very
modish this fall , its wearing qualities
are proving far from satisfactory , the
rather rough surface growing matted
and dull too quickly to please women
who expect good service from their
tailor suits. Very good looking skirt
and coat models are constructed of
this material , however , particularly in
whites and such light tones as honey ,
butter , mustard , etc. , within relief in
Dlack velvet braid or dark fur.
The little French cape or "camall"
which fits the shoulders as though
moulded to them and usually slopes
lownward from the throat In front to
girdle depth in the bark affords an op
portunity for adding a new fur trim
ming touch , the little cape being made
sometimes entirely of fur , trimmed
with its own material.
School Notes.
Supt. W. T. Stockdale of Madison
visited schools Friday afternoon. He
spent his time at the Grant and at the
high school building.
The grades for the normal training
class were recelve'd yesterday from
the state department. All concerned
with 'the work were much gratified at
the result of the examinations of a
month ago.
The German club will meet at the
home of Miss Ruth Shlvely next Thurs
day evening. A Christmas program ,
Including a short play , has been pre
pared for the occasion.
Miss Long has not been able yet to
return to her work. Mlas Mills has
been substituting for her the past
week.
School will dismiss for the holidays
next Friday. The high school will
close Friday noon , all four classes
having won a holiday last month.
Miss Dorothy Salter was a visitor at
high achool Friday afternoon.
TRAINMEN PLAN BIG TIME.
Preparations Made for Most Success
ful Annual Ball Ever.
Members of Elkhorn Valley lodge
No. 101 , Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen , are preparing for the most
successful annual ball In their history
on Monday , December 26 , at Mar-
quardt hall. The following commit
tees have been selected :
Master of Ceremonies R. C. Dem-
nion ; assistants , Henry Kennedy and
E. V. Hulac.
Committee of Arrangement J. A.
Zook , TE. . Flnley , H. L. Brown , H. C.
Uecker , R. C. Demmon , R. G. Goodell.
G. D. 7Jloy.
Reception Committee Messrs. L. J.
Knapp , W. B. Wolfe , C. R. Cox , R. L
Nichols , J. A. Zook , J. V. Johnson , G.
D. Bloy , J. F. McGrane , W. I. Walling ,
O. P. List , A. D. Smiley , Mesdames L.
J. Knnpp , W. B. Wolfe , C. R. Cox , R. L.
L.G.
Nichols , J. A. Zook , J. V. Johnson , G.
IJ. Bley , J. F. McGrane , W. I. Walling ,
G.V.
O. P. List , A. D , Smiley.
Invitation F. R , Dobney , E. W.
Stansborry , B. F. Dick , L. B. Halver
V.n
stein , W. A. Bruce , M. D. Perry.
Floor M. E. Panglo , M. O'Sulllvan ,
H. C. Williams , J. B. Brown , E. A.
Apfol , D. P. McGrano , R. C. Stevenson ,
H. W. Lenon , A. B. McLaughlln , F. C.
Weber , B. J. Sorenberger.
INDiAN JOHN IS BURIED.
Well Known Junction Vender Laid to
Rest In Prospect Hill.
John Morris , the Canadian Indian
bead vendor who had become part of
the scenery at the Northwestern depot
otd.
at the Junction , Is dead and burled.
Mr. Morris passed away peacefully at
his Junction homo at 9 o'clock Thurs-
day morning , and after services were
held Saturday morning at the Sacred
Heart church the remains were In
terred In the Prospect IIIll cemetery.
Heart disease wati given aa the cause
of his death.
John Morris was born In Montreal ,
Canada , slxty-thrco years ago , Ho ac
cumulated considerable property In
that city and , according to relatives ,
ho now has rented out about nlnu res
idences. About six years ago he came
to this territory selling Indian head
work and later brought his wlfo and.
family here , settling down at the Junc
tion near the Northwestern depot ,
where he baa been seen most every
day at train time selling his trinkets
to the passengers. At the Junction ho
had become a favorite among the
trainmen who know and called him by
his favorite name , "John. *
RECEIVE LORIMER REPORT.
Full Senate Committee to Consider
the Report on Tuesday.
Washington , Dec. 17. Senator Wil
liam Lorlmor was absolved of the
charge of having obtained his scat by
bribery In n report of a sub-commlttco
of the senate committee on privileges
and elections made to the full com
mittee today. The full committee will i
meet Tuesday to act on the report.
Dance a Decided Success.
A large crowd of dancers enjoyed
the second annual ball given at Mar-
quardt hall Friday night by the U. C.
T.organization. The travelers are
satistied with their end of the enter
tainment and their guests have announced
trm
nounced that the dance was a decided
success. The music by Voget's con
cert orchestra was one of the features
ol the evening. Mr. Shields and Miss
| i Bertha Shaffer captured the prize
waltz , Mr. Shields getting a silver
clothes brush and Miss Shaffer a sil
ver berry spoon , the souvenir from
one of the traveling fraternity. Punch
was served during the evening.
County Attorney Is Exonerated.
Ncllgh , Neb. , Dec17. . Special to
The ' News : The case of William
EttHtlmrn , who resides In the vicinity
of Elgin , against J. W. Hire , county
attorney , showing why the defendant
should not bo removed from office be
cause of refusing to prosecute Leu
Grcggorson on the charge of murder
ing Nels Pedersen at his home on
August 13 last , occupied the attention - j
tion of District Judge Welch from Fri
day afternoon , including a night ses
sion until after fl o'clock and until
precisely the noon hour of yesterday.
On the requcht of the attorney of the
plaintiff the case was not tried before
a jury , but submitted before the court.
A large number of witnesses were
examined from the southwest portion
of the county in support of the plain
tiff and his attorney , M. C. Bacon.
In behalf of Attorney Rice , County
Coroner Conwell of this city , Dr. Pet
erson and Dr. Paul Conwoll of Elgin ,
who were present at the autopsy held
over the1 remains of Mr. Pedersen , all
testified that the direct cause of
death was due to strangulation , as
shown by the condition of the lungs ,
.hoy being filled with clotted blood ,
find would under no other conditions
liave existed had tbo man been nuir-
Jercd and then a rope looped around
his neck , and placed in the position
as found by neighbors.
The court in giving his findings ex-
onerated County Attorney Rico on
the charges made , and in part said :
"From the evidence It was shown that
he had used the utmost diligence in
running down all possible clues whereby -
by j a conviction would have been apparent -
_
parent , and the evidence also showed
that the county attorney was not
guilty of malfeasance In office , but
did show that if ho. had prosecuted
Greggerson on the evidence that was
gathered In the case It would have
been malfeasance in office.
The costs In this case amounted In
the neighborhood of $140 , which Is
taxed up to the plaintiff.
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A Blind Pig Near Norfolk ?
Norfolk drinking men on the "black
list" of local saloons , and minors , are
receiving liquor from a "blind pig"
conducted by a party on J3ast Norfolk
avenue , who also gets a good trade
from men who are unable to obtain j i
liquor frqm Norfolk saloons after 8
o'clock.
This Information comes from a re
liable source , a Norfolk business man
who declares that evidence has al
ready been secured and the "blind I
pig" will bo put out of commission. l
"Men on the black list , minors and J
some , fanners are purchasing large ;
amounts of wlno and whisky from a' j '
man conducting n blind pig on East
Norfolk avenue , " says the Norfolk
business man.'Every Sunday men
can be seen coming from his. place
Intoxicated and after 8 o'clock when
Norfolk saloons are closed he does a
good business. He has a government
license and IB selling- liquor by the
drink or gallon cheaper than local sa
loon men can soil It for. Ho once
paid a fine of $50 for selling liquor
without the government license , and
there Is now evidence which will con
vict him. "
Had Some' "Rough Houses. "
A few days ago a young farmer
coming to the city was slightly In
jured and his buggy was demolished
In a runaway accident. The boy was
said to bo drunk , and It Is declared
by ono who says he knows that the
boy , bought the liquor at the "blind
pig. " Some weeks ago much carous
ing went on at this place . during
which revolver shots were heard by
a local physician. At that time ono
man was thrown Into the river and
was laid up for several weeks. An
other laborer on the paving work was
so badly beaten up that ho will wear
scars on his face for several years. '
Many other reports are being circu
lated and n campaign Booms to bo
on against the place. When asked
If the "black list" rule Is enforced In
Norfolk yesterday afternoon , a promt-
nont saloontst declared ho has even
refused water to men on the "black :
Hat" who onlor his place.of business.
"I tell them to go to the city pump , "
ho said ,
Rev. Dnna C. Colegrove.
Rev. Dana C. Colegrove , rector of
the Trinity Episcopal church , who
was ordained Into the priesthood last
Wednesday , Is a graduate of the Al
legheny college of Mecdvllle , Pa.
He was among the hlglu > at In his
classes and was a special student of
Latin and modern languages. He
was not only known as a good stu
dent , but made a reputation In the
college athletic circles as a crack
football player. Ho was the atar
quarterback on the first college loam
and It was with regret his teammates
' parted with him when In 1900 ho loft
college. Aa n college man ho took
up various positions and for export *
once ho traveled considerably , Ho
took up railroad work , and even
worked In a blast furnace , and after
| that traveled more. Hla calling came
to him when In 1908 he was put In
charge of the Holy Trinity church at
York , Nob. , as lay reader and also
had charge of the mission at Harvard ,
Nob. On Juno 15 , last , Bishop Wil
liams brought him to Norfolk. Mr.
Colegrovo ' has taken keen Interest In
football hero and Is already a favorite
among the Norfolk high school play
ers , having acted ns official during
several games. He Is much liked by
his congregation and has already
made a great number of friends In
this vicinity. Mr. Colegrovo was born
at Mercorsburg , Pa. , twentysevenA.
years ago.
Won't Board the Teacher.
Pierce county Is short of school
teachers because farmers no longer
care to board the school ma'am whom
they once received with open arms.
Aci'oidlng to County Superintendent
Frank Pilger , of Pierce county , ho
has boon tendered a resignation by
one director of a school boaid be
cause he round that It was Impossible
to find n boarding place for the
school teacher of his district.
One board of school directors near
Randolph voted nine months school
and they also report they cannot
board the school teacher. The farm
ers , they say , actually refuse to take
tlio 'school teacher into their house-
liold and board her.
"It useu to be I hut the farmers
fought among themselves to deter
mine who should bo the lucky one to
board the school teacher , " says Mr.
Pilger , "but now it is different. They
don't want to board her at all. They
don't seem to care for the weekly pay
she delivers for her board. I cannot
say the farmers are too rich , but
they just don't care. I am having
much trouble in obtaining good |
school teachers for that one reason. "
HE WANTED "TREE SUGAR. "
Southerner Calls for New Kind of
Sweetness at Norfolk Store.
When a southerner called on a Nor
folk grocer Saturday and asked if he
kept "tree sugar , " the grocer declares
he was really "up against a puzzle. "
He believed ills customer wanted
homo Christmas tree decorations , but
when these were displayed the south
erner shook his head and , looking
around stopped bis gaze when It came
in contact with a loaf of maple sugar.
"There it Is , " ho exclaimed.
"It's a new name on me , " declared
the Norfolk grocer.
Golden Wedding.
Tilden , Neb. , Dec. 17. Special to
The News : Fifty years ago last
Wednesday George W. Shlppee and
Miss Ellen Wilson were married at
New Buffalo , Mich. , and half a century -
tury after practically the same ceremony -
mony , was repeated at their cozy
home on Maple street , Tilden. Dur
ing their long and useful lives they
have experienced both the joys and
sorrows of humanity. Sickness has
caused them anxiety and distress and
death has robbed them of three of
their children. After years of hard
toll and frugality they are now living
u peaceful life , surrounded by their
children and grandchildren and with
till the comforts and luxuries they de-
sire. But they have both passed
through the privations of frontier life
In Nebraska , such aa is found In the .
history of the state nearly forty years
ago , when this part of the common-
wealth was sparsely settled and whol-
11 Iy undeveloped. They have felt the
yearning for the " "
j homo "back cast"
and have braved the storms and bllz-
zards that meant possible death to all
who dwelt In the poorly constructed
homes of the early settlers ; but
through all the disheartening years of
scant crops , Indifferent shelter , little
money and nothing but the barest ne
cessities , they kept a stout heart , laboring -
boring to bring up their children as
useful citizens , and with a hope of
obtaining a competency for old age
How well they have succeeded Is
shown by thdlr present affluent con
dltlon and the good standing of their
four living children In the community ,
They are "reaping as they have
sown" and all their neighbors are
gratified to know of their success.
Soon after the marriage of fifty
years ago , the groom' enlisted In the
Seventy-third Indiana volunteers and
Berved until the troops were muster
cd out In the fall of 1865. His health
has never been very robuat , but ho
has been energetic and In all his un
de'rtaklngs has boon ably assisted by
his life's partner.
The golden wedding was attended
by about thirty-five guests , Including
all the living children except the
youngest daughter , who was unavold
ably absent.
The Rev. Mr. Kelly performed the
ceremony and added to the imprcs-
slvonoss as well as the enjoyment ol
the occasion by well chosen and ap
propriate sentiments. A bounteous
dinner was served , and the guests
showed their appreciation of the
books by eating with a zest all of the ( j
tnil urI lli liptl glnitrrhrrml niul COOK *
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KlnKrr. OH Tuno' , '
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Itronuln ealotl | > ueltaiei , droci'n , lOc ,
tempting viands placed before them.
The wedding cake was a beauty , and
possibly In deference lo the groom's
well known attitude as a gold stan
dard disciple , was ornamented with
rings of gold coins. The golden pres
ents were quite numerous and In
cluded a gold watch from the oldest
son. Most of the guosta stayed dur
ing the afternoon and were pleasantly
entertained by the sprightly groom
and buxom bride , who still have be
fore them the apparent promiseof
years of happiness and pleasure as
the result of their well spent and In
dustrious lives. That they may fully
realize this promise and at last enter
their Just reward of eternity Is de
voutly hoped for by the whole popula
tion of Tllden.
Tlio guests Included the Ilov. and
Mrs. Kelly and daughter , Mr. and
Mrs. W. II. Shlppee. Mr. and Mra. G.
A. Slilppoe , Mr. and Mrw. W. S. Hnr-
low ' , Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Williams of
Norfolk ; Mrs. J. II. Klorslead , Misses
Itonnlo and Mayc Shlppeo and Gladys
Ilarlow . , Howard and Ellsworth Ship-
pee , Miss Fern Shippce , Loyd Hnrlow ,
Mr. and Mrs. Kingery , Mr. and Mrs.
C. A. Smith , Mr. and Mrs. II. S. Dots-
lord , Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Snider , Mr.
and Mrs. John DcLong , Mr. and Mrs.
B. Moon of Oakdalo ; Mrs. II. Mills
and Mrs. G. Nelson.
The celebrating couple are tlio par
ents of Conductor \V. II. Shlppoo ,
1103 Blalneavenue , , Norfolk. Ho Is a
conductor on the Northwestern.
Next Friday a Big Night.
Next Friday night will bo a great
night for theatergoers of Norfolk a nd
tills territory. The reappearance of
Jess Dandy and an all-star cast , under
management of the famous producer ,
Henry W. Savage , in a grand revival
to of "The Prince of Pllson , " will be
Ol of the most delightful treats that
Olhi
hi over been offered to this city or
re . Tlio company , consisting of a
dozen stars and eiglity-thrco others ,
will be by far the largest that over
has been seen onthe Norfolk Audi
torium stage. There are so many people
ple j In the company that It is likely
some of tlio chorus girls will have to
use ! parts of The News building for
dressing rooms.
' Jass Oandy Coming Back.
Everybody who 'ever ' has seen Jess
Dandy in "The Prince of Pllson"
ICIIOWB what it is to laugh. To see
him , dressed In his dress suit , take a
bath in the fountain a stunt ho has
bidi
done more than 1,500 times or to
hear him " "
hiei sing "Imagination" are
enough to make one laugh for several
eiy
years < afterward. Anybody who over
lias seen Jess Dandy can be counted
on ! to want to see him again , and people
ple who haven't seen him , have heard
of him , for his fame as one of the
greatest r" . musical comedy stars of the
times has spread to every corner of
tlio earth. <
The song hits In "The Prince of Pll-
sen" and there arc lots of them
have lived year after year , and are
still just as popular as ever. Among
them are : "Heidelberg , " "The Pretty
Widow. " "The American Girls , " "The
Tale of The Sea Shell , " "The Message
of the Violet. " etc.
Grand Opera Leader of Orchestra.
Among the new notable features of
this year's production is the complete
orchestra | carried by the company , led
by Gustav Hlnrlchs , former conductor
of the Metropolitan Grand Opera com
pany. He Is a very famous grand op
era conductor and it is said that the
orchestra music In "The Prince of Pl-
sen" Is a rare treat.
. The price of seats , owing to the
fact that it Is Christmas week , will
bo less In Norfolk thant in any of the
big cities. Here the highest prlcojj
scats will bo $1.50 , while in the big
ger cities , excepting Christmas week ,
prices are $2.
Already mall orders are being re
ceived . and a big crowd from surround.
Ing towns Is expected.
"Graustark. "
George Barr McCutcheon's ' 'Grau
stark , " dramatized by George D. Baker
Is to play an engagement at the Audi
torium Thursday night.
The popularity of the book Is. not
more than the impression made by
the 'play. The pretty story of the
American following half around the
world the woman ho so admires and
finally wins , Is handled by Mr. Baker
in an entertaining manner.
The play Is presented by an excep
tionally capable company , headed by
Miss Gene LuMotte.
Prices , 25c to $1.
GROSS CASE DISMISSED.
Judge Redlck Holds Evidence Not Suf
ficient for Conviction.
Omaha Bee : Arthur W. Gross , chief
claim agent for the street railway
company , charged with contempt of
court in bribing n juror , John Kom-
morllng , to secure a verdict favorable
to the company , was found not guilty
by Judge William A. Rodlck In the law \ ' J
division of the district court Friday
afternoon.
Judge Redlck's decision was In tlio
form of a ruling sustaining a motion
of the defense to dlroct on the ground
of Insufficiency of evidence. Ho hold
chat the facts Introduced In evidence
furnish a presumption of guilt , but. do
not establish U beyond a reasonable-
doubt
