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T1IK NORFOLK WEEKLY NKWS-JOUHNAh , FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 17 , 1911. LI SOCIETY i Pleasure ! of the Week. Mrs. H. J. Cole entertained on Fri day nnd Saturday afternoons of this week. Fifty guests were Invited for each day to enjoy delightful programs. The homo was most attractive In deco * rntlomt of red nnd white hearts thnt would delight St. Valentino himself. On Friday afternoon the guests enjoyed - joyed readings by Miss Elizabeth Hale , violin fiolos by Miss Marian Gow and piano solos by Miss Ruth Shaw. On Saturday afternoon an added pleas ure was the vocal solos by Miss Mar ian Cochran ot Crete , Neb. At the close of the afternoons the hostess assisted by her three daughters served n dnlnty refreshment. Mr. nnd Mrs. E. P. Weatherby and Mrs. Wurrlck entertained n small com pany at a G:30 : o'clock dinner on Mon day evening In honor of Mr. and Mm. N. A. Ralnbolt who left on Tuesday for a trip to Cuba. Places were laid nt n prettily appointed table for Mr. and Mrs. Ralnbolt , Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Davenport , Dr. nml Mrs. C. S. Park er , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. S. Mathowson , Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kocnlgsteln and Mrs. J. Baum. Wllhelmlne Koonlgstoln as sisted thu hostesses In serving the dinner. Brldga followed the dinner. Mrs. J. Baum made the high score for the ladles , and F. E. Davenport won the gentleman's prize. Nine old tiuio neighbors took their support ) and went without Invitations to help Mrs. George Spear celebrate her birthday anniversary on Wednes day. A social evening followed the supper and the guests had n thorough ly good time. Mrs. Spear was present ed with carnntltms by the visitors , who were , Mrs. H. E. Wnrrlck , Mrs. Woath- erby , Mrs. A. Morrison , Mrs. O. L. Hyde , Miss Mason , Mrs. C. J. McNa- race , Mrs. C. A. McKim , Mrs. C. E. 1 I Thew nnd Mrs. A. H. Kiesnu. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Rnmer gave a small dinner on Wednesday evening to celebrate the birthday of the host ess. The largo dining table was very attractive with decorations of pink nnd white carnations. Places were laid for Mr. and Mrs. John Koenig- Hteln , Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Blnkeraan , Mr. and Mrs. Ludwlg Koenigstein and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Koenlgstoin. In the game of bridge which followed the dinner the honors went to Mr. and MES. Ludwig Koenigstein. Mrs. Mary Davenport , Mrs. OldUeld and Mrs. Chnffeo were hostesses at a delightful 1 o'clock luncheon on last Wednesday , in the homo of Mrs. Dav enport on North NJnth street. Small tables were placed for thirty-six guests nnd n delicious lunch was served in three courses. The afternoon was spent informally in a guessing game that proved Interesting. Miss Laura Durlnnd was most successful and the hostesses presented her with a beauti ful boquet of narcissus. Mrs. C. M. Sturdevant was hostess at a " 500" party on Thursday evening at her home on South Twelfth street. The guests who enjoyed a pleasant evening were Mrs. E. L. Brush , Mrs. O. L. Hyde , Mrs. L. W. Greer , Mrs. Philip Harmony , Mrs. Charles Adams , Mrs. A. II. Kiesnu , Miss Mason nnd Miss Agnes Smith. The hostess served n delicious supper at 10:30. : Mrs. Brush made the highest score and was presented with n pretty favor by Mrs , Sturdevant Miss Payne gave the members of the senior class of the high school and n few of their friends a most de lightful evening in the home , of Mr , and Mrs. J. T. Thompson on Friday , The time was pleasantly spent with music and games. Very dainty and tempting refreshments were served at the close of the evening. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Erskine Invited n small company of friends to spend Fridny evening in their home nnd as slst Mr. Erskine in celebrating hU \irthday. ) Cards furnished amusement .Urs. Erskine served n tempting luncl : at 11 o'clock. Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Verges entertain ed n largo number of friends at theii residence Monday night in honor 01 Mrs. H. E. Zltkowski who left for hei homo at Rocky Ford , Colo. , to join hei husband , who leaves in a few weeks for California. Mrs. C. S. Parker nnd Mrs. J. S Mathowson entertained the teachers of the Grant school , and a few others at n Valentino luncheon Saturday at ternoon. There were eighteen guests The ladles of the Christian churcl served a chicken pie dinner to n hun gry crowd nt noon today in G. A. R hall. The dinner was well enjoyet nnd netted the ladles a nice sum. A mlscellaneaus "shower" was givei Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs. John Leik for Mrs. Lelk'i sister , Miss Bertha Howe. The ladies of the Presbyterian Ai < society met with Mrs. Livingstone 01 West Philip avenue Thursdny after noon. Mrs. W. Iloltman entertained at , ' dinner party Monday evening a largi number of her lady friends. Mies Victoria Mnylard entertalnei the Dolls' Sewing club Saturday aftei noon. Miss Ruth Daniels of Omaha Is visit ing at the home of Senator and Mrc P. J. Hale. - Personals , Mrs. I. J. Johnson returned the firs of the week from Omaha , where nho visited Mr. Johnston , who is In the Methodist hospital. Mr. Johnson Is Improving and hopes to return homo In n few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Judson Mur.zlo of Hast ings , Neb , , arc visiting with Mr. and Mr . Charles Green out on their farm. Mr. and Mrs. Muzzle are both past 70 years old and they are great travelers. LOS ANGELES QUEEREST SHAPED CITY IN THE WORLD t v nth In Ar With IU Long Tall Addition. The oddest Bhnpod municipality in the world U Los Angeles without a doubt. Many cities of the irorld have uanmed curious formations by annex ation , but none baa a tnll llko the me tropolis of southern California. Inci dentally Los Angeles IB the olith of the American cities in area and the ' M/fff \ MMOINO 6 r-jzwr-1 ! ' ' I" ! W"WV'fflJFffc "JteiSIfi lfep ! CITY or -J LOSAH6CIM . . - , , ADO j AWULIMO I 'APRIL ' LOS AHOKLEa1 OLD DOUNDABT eventb in the world's catalogue. It embraces 04,401 acres , or n fraction over 100 square miles. London It the only foreign city to surpass It in area , while In this country New York , Chicago cage , Philadelphia , New Orleans nnd Rochester rank It The city was founded In 1781 and In corporated in 1850 with an area of twenty-eight square miles. Since that time It hns been enlarged eleven times and uow him u population of 810,000. The main portion of the city IB ap proximately eight miles wide east and west by ten miles long north and south and Is connected with the San Pedro harbor portion by n strip twelve miles lu length and half a mile In width. The harbor section Itself is somewhat in the sbtipe of an Isosceles triangle , whose sides tire about four and three-quarters miles. The clty'u extreme length Is thirty-one and three- tenth miles and width ten nnd four- fifth miles. Order New Zeppelin Airship. Berlin , Feb. 11. The German war office has shown its continued confl- ilenco in Count Zeppelin's Inventive and constructive ability by ordering from him another dirigible balloon for use in the army. The projected air ship will bo smaller than the Dent schlnnd which came to grief in Teute- burg forest last June , but the motors and the power will bo the same , Four of Xeppelin's airships have met with disaster. Japanese Government Gives to Poor Tokio , Feb. 11. In a rescript issuei today , the emperor directs attentlor to the adapting of the government's policy to the changed economic condi tions of the times nnd nnnounces th ( donation of $750,000 for the relief 01 the poor , who are unable to otherwis < leceive adequate medical attention. NO BODIES TAKEN. Caskets In Scott Mausoleum Molested But None Taken Out. Erie , Pa. , Feb. 11. No-bodies wen stolen from the mausoleum of the lat < Congressman Scott. This Informatioi was given the Associated Press by ; friend of the family of Charles H Strong , a son-in-law of the late con gressman.Four of the crypts hm been broken open. The casket con taining Mrs. McCollum's body hai been placed head foremost In nn un occupied crypt in the Innermost re cesses of the mausoleum. None o the bodies had been molested. Tin disturbed caskets vere those of Mi and Mrs. W. L. Scott , Mrs. Anna Me Collum and Richard Townsend , a son ill-law ol Scott. - Nothing of value was removed frou the mausoleum or any of the bodies It is said the opinion of detectives tha only jewels were sought by the rot bers was ridiculed by the family. Ii the mausoleum was found a coat , i pick axe , a jack knife aud a cai opener. Through these items it wa said that two arrests would bo mnd today. The motive for the vandallsn Is pronounced one of vengeance. On The s TAGE NEW YORK DRAMATIC LETTER. New York , Feb. 11. In spile of tbo new plnys of thu week , "Tho PIper , " nt the Now Theater , although In its second week , Is one of the most po tent attractions of the season. This piny by an American woman , won the Shakespeare theater prize In Lon don , and It Is easy to see why Jose phine Preston 1'enhody came out ahead of other competitors , for the ( structure Is well built and "Tho Pip er" plences nil. This week the Now Theater has also resumed the produc tion of "The IJluo Bird , " the drama of happiness being presented by the original New Theater company. A uow act has been added. It would bo no great surprlsel f the original eight weeks allotted to Miss Maude Adams in "Chanteeler" nt the Knickerbocker theater were extend ed. Three of those eight have gone already , and every seat has been sold for the entire engagement. "Chante- cler" Is remarkable for Its novelty and Miss Adams makes a striking picture In the title role. Tonight Otis Skinner finishes his third week at the Criterion theater In "Sire" Lavedan's new comedy. The story has to do with the fearless ad venturers who posed as the rightful heir of Louis XVI and the setting Is Paris during the exciting mid-century evolution , but It is Mr. Skinner who attention rather than the play. Lew Fields and "The Hen-Pecks" have made good at the Broadway the ater , and the second week of this musical attraction's engagement finds that popular theater crowded. The play Is In two acts and five scenes. Needless to comment upon the pretty girls and handsome costumes. "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" by Kate Douglas Wlggin and Charlotte Thompson , begins Its nineteenth week at the Republic theater next Monday. The play will finish this season out in Now York. "The Deep Purple" at the Lyric is a melodrama by Paul Armstrong and Wilson Mizner. Most of the charac ters are those of the under world. The plotters plot , the schemers scheme , the fighters fight and the wicked flee , finally. There's lots doing all the time. Edmund Breese in "The Scarecrow" at the Garrick theater has been suffi ciently encouraged to warrant the pre diction that he and the play will be seen in New York for sometime. The character of the Devil , the plctur- esqueness of the scarecrow and the ( luaintness of the settings have at tracted attention. "Pomander Walk" one of the the atrical novelties of the season remains at Wallack's. The little sketch of English life in the Georgian days is a delight because of its simplicity. Elsie Janis in "Tho Slim Princess" aud fifty other girls of Annette Keller- man grace and slenderness and the buxom beauties who Illustrate the chorus of Joseph Cawthorn's song , "I Like 'Em Plump , " crowd the stage of the Globe theater with feminine love- llness. The theater Itself is crowded at every performance. Blanche Bates Is as popular as ever in "Nobody's Widow , " Avery Hop wood's farcial romance of fashionable life at Palm Beach. Miss Bates' Im personation of the madcap heroine is as artistic as any of her more serious efforts. "Baby Mine" has not only become accustomed to its new home at Nazi- mova's theater , but has started a new era of popularity for the playhouse named atter the clever Russian ac- tress. From present indications it wil continue in New York until the end of the season. Henry Miller's new production "The Ha\oc" has completed its first montli at the Bijou theater. The satirical comedy of the play as well as Its flrsl act scene in the dark have aroused In tcrest. "Over Night" at the Hackett the ater has grown Into the second month This farcial comedy recites the misad ventures of the divided honeymoon ers and creates countless ludicrous situations. Margaret Lawrence , Jear Newcombe , Norma Winslow , Herberl A. Yost , Robert Kelly and others con tribute to the merrymaking. "Alma , Where Do You Live ? " con tinning at Joe Weber's theater has been doing a remarkable business since last September and the Indlca tions are that the musical comedy wil run a full season. Truly ShattucJ has regowned her role In most lavisl manner and John McCIoskey , the lyrl < tenor is still a new feature. William Faversham appears in "Tin Faun" at Daly's theater. While i faun may be a mythical character t < be found in classical dictionaries , IK is very real , lively and amusing ii this comedy. At the Hippodrome the three bi | spectacles "The International Cup , ' "The Earthquake , " and "Tho Halle of Niagara" in conjunction with tin circus bill made up of twelve big acts continue to attract crowds twice dally "Tho Ballet of Niagara" with Its goi geous Indian costumes anil Nlngnn Falls background is one of the feu lures of the show. Charles Hichman , late leading mai icr Amie. Russell In "Tho Impostor lias filtered the field of vaudeville nt the Plnzn Muslo Hall , Ho appears In n one-act piny called "Tho Flro Es cape" and is supported by Mabel Frcn- year. Among the others on the pro gram are the Three Maidens of Snls , Daisy Harcourt , the English concert inn slugur , and Cliff Gordon. Also tenure's band. SEVENTEEN LIVES LOST. Explosion of Blasting Powder Caused Colorado Mine Disaster. Trinidad , Colo. , Fob. 11. Seventeen Ives were lost in the explosion that wrecked the Cokednlo mine of the Car bon Coal and Coke company , eight miles from here , Thursday night. Flf- .ecu bodies , including those of Assist ant Superintendent 12. A. Sutton and ilobcrt Meek , rescuers who lost their Ives in the attempt to save others , liavo been brought to the surface. The other two bodies have been lo cated. It has been determined by Su perintendent Bayllsa that the explo sion of n car of blasting powder In charge of the shot fircrs caused the disaster. It is not known how the powder was Kill tod. Defeat the Kansas Recall , Topeka , Kan. , Feb. 11. The recall for state officers was defeated in the senate by a decisive vote of 23 to 10. This was one of the pledges made by both parties in their platforms. To Take Arms From Japs. Olympin , Wash. , Fob. 11. The sen- ito passed a bill providing that aliens who carry fire arms must bo licens ed. The bill is designed to prevent Japanese having guns or rifles. No permit will bo granted unless a resi dent consul vouches for the appli cant. Rain In Oklahoma. Guthrle , Okla. , Feb. 11. Drouth ol almost six months' duration was brok en here today by n light rain whlcli continued several hours. Nebraska Beats Kansas. Lawrence , Kan. , Feb. 11. For the first time in three years Kansas uni verslty basketball team was defeatet on the home court when Nebraskr won the game last night , 36 to 27. The other defeat , three years ago , was ad ministered by the same team. Jack Morgan Takes Count. Indianapolis , Feb. 11. With a heavj right handed blow to the jaw , Georg ( Chip of Pittsburg knocked out Jacl Morgan of this city in the eleventl round of a boxing bout here. SOUTH DAKOTA AT A GLANCE. Real estate dealers of Rapid Clt ; have organized an association. The residents of Camp Crook hav < secured a ( lowing well at a depth o 1,100 feet. The real estate .dealers of the stati gathered at Pierre and nearly 200 del esates are on hand. Railroad men of the state have de fided to send a delegation to Piern to lobby for the headlight law. The city council at Yankton hm notified the Standard Oil company ti remove a barn which occupies a poi tion of a sidewalk , E. W. Tunn and Miss Kate Emerson of Yankton , were married at Huron Mr. Tunn is assistant postmaster a Yankton. The United States census give Yankton a count , of 3,787 , a falling of of over 1,000 from the figures of tei years ago. The former count was 4 8' > j. j.Tho The Great Northern road is said ti be planning a road from Huron ti Chamberlain. Plans already have beei drawn for the line. Governor Vessey set April -1 as tin date for an election for the organize tion of the newly created county o Zlobach , which organizes all of th < state north of White river. At a rousing Meeting the citizen of-Presho and vicinity made a vigoi ous protest against the proposed frei range as embodied in a bill by Reprc sentative Sutley. The government reports' show th United States land office at Lemmoi did the largest business of an ; land olllce in the country in 191C There are 103 land oilices in the conn try. try.The The South Dakota Farmers' Grail Dealers' association assembled in ai : mini convention at Aberdeen with ; large attendance. John Wade , pres dent of the Aberdeen Commercial clu delivered the address of welcome. C. V. Walters of Carthage died su < denly following the pulling of a toot ] that had been giving him trouble , i small particle of the tooth remalr ed after the first pulling and when I was removed death was almost Instar taneous. GO AFTER BATH TUB TRUST. Demurrer In the Caee IB Overruled b a Federal Judge. Detroit , Feb. 10. Federal Judg Denison today overruled the demurre In the investigation of the governmer against the so called bath tub trust. PROF. KYDD TO SPEAK. Eminent Authority on Horses is Bool ed for Norfolk Farm Institute. Professor W. P. Kydd , who is co nected with the university extenslo work and has been lecturing at 0 chard and Laurel this week , is to com to Norfolk and lecture at the farmer Institute which opens here for a thr days' session commencing Februar 28. The Commercial club have bee anxious because of doubt as to whetl or Professor Kydd could be induced I leave his regular university work an come to Norfolk nnd lertifro to tl farmers and people of this vicinlt but It has now been assured that h name \\ill appear on the program ar that he will come. Norfolk and \ldnity can well 1 pleased at this achievement on tl part of the Commercial club. Ac cording to 0. L. Carlson , Professor Kydd will give the farmers very Inter esting talks regarding horses of va rious types. The marketing horse , tire of horses , brood mares and much hat Is of practical value to the farmer vlll bo touched upon by the lecturer , t Is probable that Professor Kydd will ecturc on the afternoon of March 2. The Steel Situation. New York , Feb. 10. The United States Steel corporation announced to day that unfilled steel tonnage on the jookn of the company on January 31 ast amounted to 3,110,919 against 2- j7-l,757 tons on the hooks of the corn- inny on December 31. New Milk Delivery. Next Monday I will commence de- Iverlng milk to pntrons west of Sev- nth street nnd north of Tnylor nv- nuo. Prompt service nnd pure milk , [ 'our patronage is solicited. Telephone odar 4901. Carl Drefko. FRIDAY FACTS. Fred J. Duck of Wlsner was hero. I ) . Mapes went to Omnha on busi ness. A. B. Lang of Madison was here on business. Dr. A. B. Tashjean went to Burke on business. R. W. Saley , a prominent Columbus business man , was in the city trans- ictlng business. K. W. McDonald of Plalnviow was n the city. J. II. Crawford of Wahoo was here on business. Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Mungor of Pll- ; er were In the city. Charles Belersdorf returned from a business trip to Nollgh. M. J. Sanders and Walter Jones went to Randolph on business. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Schworln of Bel- den were visitors In the city. Miss Martha Brummund went to Til- den whore she will spend a few days with relatives. George L. Adams of Nlobrara was n the city visiting with Dr. and Mrs , ? . A. Brynnt. Eugene Flynn of Omaha Is In the city vlsitng with his grandparents , Mr , and Mrs. John F. Flynn. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hamilton ol Dmnha were guests at the homo ol Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Ponder. F. A. Beeler leaves tonight for a month's business trip to Chicago , Phil adelphia , Buffalo , New York and othei eastern cities. G. II. Graham has gone to Grant ] Island , where he has accepted a post tion as operator for the Wcsterr Union company. Samuel Tewksbury , a proniinenl Stanton county farmer , enrouto tc Battle Creek to visit with friends spent a day here. Alva Wiedeainan left for Burke , S D. , for a visit with his brother , Jak < Wledeaman , and sisters. Mrs. Gui Gnirk and Mrs. John Schriners ant families. W. B. Golden and J. C. Northrup Northwestern railway freight Inspect ors who have been here for the pas four days working on a merchandis < schedule , have returned to their head quarters at Fremont. Fred Ewnld , n farmer living wltl Fred Heckraan , northwest of the city is reported recovering rapidly nfter ; long nnd serious Illness. . Another "Hasher" electric sign is t < adorn Norfolk avenue. The Norfoll Business college has ordered a twent ; foot flasher electric sign which will hi placed in a conspicuous place on tin Cotton block. "I would not give one good squan section of Nebraska land for the en tire state of Kansas , " is the statemen made by Frank Tannehill , who has re turned witli his wife from a severa months' visit through Kansas and Ok lahoma. Mr. Tnnnehlll declares tlu Nebraska soil far surpasses that o Kansas , over which state he travelet extensively. Officers and members of the loca company of national guards were given on a severe and thorough regular armj inspection by Major Devore of tlu Eleventh infantry of the regular Unit ed States nrmy , last night. The qunr terxiaster's supplies wereinspectet and the soldiers were put through j heavy drill which seemed to pleasi the major of the regulars. Then seems no lack of interest in the com pany and the news from the Mexicai Irontier has a tendency to have tin regular number of men every drll night at work. Last year's members of the fas clerks' baseball team are unanlmousl ; in favor of Norfolk joining the stat league baseball association and put chasing Red Cloud's place In tlv league. Clnrenco Rasley , manager o the clerks' team , declares a numbe of good local players would join thi team and make good. W. F. Hall , foi mer manager of the Norfolk pad team , declares Norfolk could come on satisfactorily by joining the league "With a good financial support fror Norfolk business men , the Norfoll team would make good in the league , he said , The Northwestern alfalfa exhlbl will arrive In Norfolk from Valentin at 2 o'clock on the morning of Fel ruary 21. At 2 o'clock that afternoo the show.will be open to the iTublic I the city hall , and early Wednesdn morning the show will be moved tether t other points along the Northwester line. The fact that It requires eve two hours to move the show from th cars to the show rooms In the city ha is the reason for the late opening t the doors. Professor Hunt will glv the lecture In this city. The privat n car will be sidetracked near Norfol avenue and used by the manngemen L. B. Nicola , who lins charge of tli Richards block , which Is occupied li I. Nightingale and H. A. Haley , d Clares the prospects for a live and tci cent store In that balldlng look vei good , but up to this dnte the deal lit not yet been closed. It is reportc that the new management , whos memo has not been secured , will tal possession of the building on March 1. Mr. Nightingale will contlnuo lil of fice In the present building. Mr. Ha ley moveH Into the room occupied now by Mr. Engolman , In the Hngclnwn building , nnd Mr. Kngelmim will prob ably move to an upper room In the samebuilding. . One Norfolk physician was 'biwy yesterday answering calls at Norfolk homos where- children wore driving their mothers to distraction by swal lowing uneatable articles. Ono call came from the west part of the city , whore a child swallowed a small boll. This same child last week was nlmost strangled as the result of endeavoring to swallow a largo button when Its mother extracted the nrtlclo by holdIng - Ing the child by the feet and shaking It vigorously. This name operation yesterday proved a failure , but the child seemed no worse oft after it had swallowed the little bell. The other call came from an anxious mother whoso child had swallowed a largo number of matches. Back Numbers. We will pay 25 cents apiece for one copy each of the Norfolk Weekly News-Journal of the following dates : October 15 , 1909 ; November 2C , 1909 ; August 2C , 3910. These are wanted to complete our files. The Huso Publishing Co. Fix-Brande. At thu home of the bride's parents at Pierce at 8:30 : Wednesday evening occurred the wedding of Herman Fix. formerly of Norfolk , and Miss Edna Brando of Pierce. Rev. Mr. Brando , an uncle of the bride , officiated. The young couple will make Plerco their future home , the groom having an in terest In a loading Pierce barber shop. Miss Brando IB one of Plerco's popu lar young ladles , being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Brando. Mr. Fix is the son of Mrs. G. Fix and a brother of Ed Fix of this city , and Is Veil and favorably known here. Notice to Contractors. Public notice is hereby given that sealed bids will bo received by the board of county commissioners of Madison county , Neb. , for the erection and completion of a brick addition to the county jail , on the courthouse grounds at Madison , Neb. Said addition to be erected accord- ng to plans and specifications on file n the county clerk's office at Madison , Neb. No bid will be considered unless ; accompanied by a certified check for 1350 payable to the county clerk ol "Madison county , Neb. , which shall be 'orfeitcd to said county in case the successful bidder refuses or fails tc enter into a contract if same shall be awarded to him. The party receiving the contrnci will be required to give a good ant sufficient bond in such amount as salt ounty commissioners may specify onditioned for the faithful perform ince of said contract. Bids will be received at any time > rior to 12 o'clock , noon , of March H 1911 , by the county clerk of Madlsoi ounty , Neb. , nnd said bids will b ( opened by the commissioners at Mad IHOII , Neb. , March M , 1911 , at 2 o'elocl i ) . m. The commissioners hereby resem the right to reject any and all bids. Done by order of the. county com nissioners of Madison county , Nob. , n Madison , this 8th day of February 1911. S. R. McFnrland , County Cleric. Notice of Probate of Foreign Will. In the county court of Madlsoi county , Nebraska. The state of Nebraska , Madisoi county , ss. To Emma M. Van Vechtcn , widow Mary Van Vechtcn Pinckney , daughter tor , Charles D. Van Vechten , Ralpl Van Veclitoji , Emma Van Vechtei Shaffer , Carl Van Vechten , Mrs. Em ly Ilagey , Mrs. Lcnette W. Butler losie Hagey , Faniile Van Vechten Mrs. Addle Lawton , Mrs. Charlotte M lumphroy , Minnie Herb Bnrron , C. 1C Shaffer , W. II. Ilagey , Grace Hagey Charlie Hagey , the oldest daughter o Mrs. Kate Dlmond Hurley , Miss Elli Lucoro , the oldest daughter of Mrs arrie Karllk Posplshll , Miss Ann , ' Sinouse , E. M. Scott , Mrs. Maude W Carpenter , Frank Filip , Miss Ella S Merrlman , Walter Allison , Miss liar rlet M. Morton , Mrs. Mary Andersoi llaynes , Henry G. Page , Henry G Page , jr. , Ruth Page , M. W. Pinckney C. II. Humphrey , Frank Humphrey Fred Humphrey , Clyde Humphrey Lena Hafter , D. Theodore Merritt am Home for the Friendless of Cedar Rap Ids , Iowa , and all persons Interestoi in the will and estate of Giles F ( Fonda ) Van Vechten , late of Llm county , state of Iowa , deceased. Wherens , Emma M. Van Vechtei and Chnrles D. Vnn Vechten , execul ors of the last will and testament o said Giles F. Van Vechten , have filei In my office a duly authenticated cop ; of an instrument purporting to be th last will and testament of Giles I Van Vechten , deceased , and of th proceedings of the probate thereof 1 nnd by the district court of Iowa , i nnd for Linn county , and also the ! petition , duly verified , praying thn said instrument may be probated , a lowed and recorded in this court n the last will and testament of said < 1 < ceased , and for such proceedings a the law requires. It is therefore ordorded that th ] 27th day of February , 1911. at o'clock ) ) . m. at the county court rooi In Madison , In said county of Mad son , Nebraska , is the time and plac appointed for hearing said matte when all persons interested there ! tuny appear at the hearing In the coin ty court to be held In and for sal county , and show cnuso , If any thei be , why the prayer of the petltlono ] should not bo granted and the said ii strumeiit probated , and that notice i the pendency of said petition and tl hearing thereon bo given to all pe sons interested by publishing a cor of this order In the Norfolk Week News-Journal , a legal weekly newsp per'printed , published and of gonornl circulation In snld county , throe suc osmlvo weeks prior to wild day ot lonrlng. Witness my hand nnd oillclnl seal , nt Madison , In said county , ( his 20th Iny of January , A. D. 1911. Win. Dntop. ( Sonl ) County Judpo , Notice. To Wllllnm Hlckn , Non-roflldont do- 'ondant ' : You are hereby notified Mint on thn 17th day of October , 1910 , Tllllo Hlcka lied n petition ngnlnst you In the din- trlct court of Madison county , Ne braska , the object nnd prnyor of whlcu are to obtain u divorce from you on the grounds of cruelty , failure of sup- > ort , adultery aud desertion. That on the 2Cth day of January , 1911 , Honornblo AIIHOU A. Wolcli , udgo of snld court , at chambers upon icarlng entered au order authorizing lotlco by publication on defendant ol the filing and pendency of said action n provided by the cede ot civil pro- 'eduro ' of Ncbranka. You are required to answer said po- itlon on or bcforo Monday , the 13th lay of March , A. D. 1911. Tllllo Hlckst , January 20 , 1911. Plaintiff. By 11. F. Barnhart , Her Attorney. Notice of Sheriff's Sale. By virtue of nn order of sale Issued and directed to mo by the clerk of .ho district court of Madison county , Nob. , upon n decree of foreclosure rendered by the district court of said county , on the 28th day of November , 1910 , In favor of David .Ilcos , for the urn of $135.80 , with Interest at 7 per cent from November 28 , 1910 , and also for the sum of $2,338.35 , with interest nt 8 percent per annum from Novem ber 28 , 1910 ; nnd the further sum ot $192.90 , with interest at 10 percent per annum from November 28 , 1910 and in favor of the plaintiff for the sum of $555.55 , with interest at 7 per cent per annum from November 28 , 1910 ; and in favor of Robert King for the sum of $1 < 5fi.lO , with Interest nt 7 percent per annum from Novem ber 28 , 1910 ; and in favor of William Gobler , for tbo sum ot ? 20.40 , with in terest at 7 percent per annum from November 28 , 1910 , together with' $35.75 costs of Bull , and accruing costs. In nn action wherein Edwnrds & Brad ford Lumber company IH plaintiff and Hnrrlett L. Chnmberlnln and John C. Chnmborlnin , et nl , nro defendants , I will offer the promises described In Raid decree and taken as the property of the said defendants , Harriett L. Chamberlain and John C. Chambor- ! nln , to-wit : Lot 5 nnd the west 10 feet of lot 4 nnd the east 35 feet of lot 3. of R. G. Fleming's subdivision to the city of Norfolk , in Madison county , Neb. , for sale nt public auction to the highest bidder , for cnsh In hand , on the 23d day of February , 1911 , at the hour of 1 o'clock , p. m. , nt the east door of the courthouse , in Madi son , In said county and state , that be ing the building wherein the Inst term of the snld court was hold , when and where due nttendanco will bo given by the undersigned. Dated this 14th day of January , A. D. , 1911. , \ C. S. Smith , Sheriff of said County. HELP WANTED. 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