The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-05-11

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Chancellor Huntington Of the Ne
braska Wesleyan University located at
University Place will preach at the
Methodist church tomorrow at 1 / a. IN.
w. II. Halls fine horse was put on
the race track yesterday afternoon and
made mile in :l2. The horse is young
yet and shows every promise of being
speedy.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Robertson left
for Lincoln this noon TO visit over Sun
day with their son, Sidney, and also to
see The Moth and the Flame at the
Oliver this evening.
A party of friends surprised Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Degner last evening at their
home. The occasion was their tenth
wedding anniversary. A delightful
social time is reported.
Water Commissioner Patterson is
busy this morning getting out water
notices to users of city water. 1t is
urged that bills be met promptly as the
city water funds are exhausted
Joseph J. Clements held ticket No.
S76 which drew the fine sewing ma
chine offered by Davenport Bros. to
purchasers of shoe leather. The draw
ing took place yesterday afternoon.
At the Baptist church tomorrow
morning Pastor w. II. Eaton will preach
on the "Signifcauce of the Lords Sup
per-" In the evening gospel praise
service will be held. All are invited.
The reception given by the high school
freshmen at G.. A. r.. hall last evening
was pleasant occasion. Prof. O'Con.
nor, Mr., j. b. Barnes, Jr., and Mss II.
G. Wood, were the guests of the class.
An impecunious drunk was landed in
the city cooler last night. This morn
ing he was brought before Judge Hayes
He hailed from Stanton. He was told
to go home and behave himself and then
dismissed.
John e. Cronk returned last evening
from Marengo, Iowa, where be was
married Oh May A, to Mrs. Gavin. The
couple will go to housekeeping in the
residence near the foundry in a shol t
time The News extends congratula-
tions.
Trinity church, Protestant Episcopal.
Fifth Sunday after Easter; morning SER
vice and celebration of the holy com.
munion 10 40; Sunday school 10 2:l5.
Evening service I 80. Thursday Ascen-
sion day, celebration of the holy COM
munion at 10 o'clock.
The adjourned council meeting ap-
pointed for last evening was called to
order by Mayor Simpson at o'clock.
The roll call showed members present,
Brummond, Bullock, Dexter, Uhle and
Viele. There not being quorum pres
ent adjournment was again made to
Tuesday evening next.
The District Womens Home Mission
cry society of the Methodist church will
hold its annual meeting at Madison be.
ginning next Tuesday evening and " II
close Wednesday evening. Among
those who appear on the program is
Mrs. Sprrlock, matron of tie Mothers
Jewels Home of York.
Fifteen little misses sat down to q
table loaded with goodies yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mr.. and Ms
Free Salter. 1t was Marion's fifth bir.h
day aud the kids had jolly time. The
little girl, who now enters upol hel
sixth summer, was the recipient of mum
erous pretty birthday remembrance
from her mates.
Frank Barnes, who has been witt
Baum BloS. for The past two months
leaves Nonduy.to accept a position will
the Standard Food Co, of Omaha. II,
will act as their representative in tiv'
counties, inc'pding Wayne and P.4rce
Mr.. Barnes has gained many friends dur
ing his stay in Norfolk who VIII wisl
him success in his new field of labor.
The West Side whist club held tn
last meeting Of the series at the home o
Jacob Baum last evening. A committe
to draft rules for the ensuing year wa
appointed and adiournment made INIT
next autumn. The club has held week..
meetings dming the winter season AM
very enjoyable occasions they hav
proved TO those interested in the fasci
mating game.
The News Warnerille correspondent
sends this item: Mrs. Nellie Miller
up from Omaha for a much needed res
with her parents, Mr., and Mrs. O. L
Munson, She has been nursing q
the Douglas county hospital for the las
, three years without vacation. Sh
has her little daughter, Gertrude, wit
her who is happy to breath the fin
country air at grandpa's,
o The Epworth league had its annu,
election Of officers last evening rssul
ing as follows: President, O. j. Hill