The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23

even dozen that handle groceries exclu-
sively or in part, not counting the one at
the Junction.
John Koepegstein is filling in with
dirt under the walk in front of the
Pacific block on Main street, his inten.
ton being to put in a permant walk Of
seine kind next spring. The dirt is
now being put in so that it may have
an opportunity to settle and become
firm during the winter. After the dirt
is put in the walks will be temporarily
repaired for the winter
The masons employed on the new
Catholic church yesterday began laying
the walls above the stone foundation.
The pressed brick being used for the
outside is of fine quality and will give
the building n fine appearance when it
is completed. The brick are a deep red
and are being laid in mortar of like
color. When the wall is up and the
trimmings Of pink limestone are in
place there is no question but that the
new church will be one of the hand
soonest buildings in town.
Mr.. Warrant has ordered the seats
and scenery for the new opera house,
to be delivered December 20. When it
arrives he will have a competent stage
carpenter come and oversee the work of
placing them. On account of the rain
the masons did not work today, but the
helpers were employed in removing the
accumulated rubbish and preparing the
space underneath the stage for the car
penters. Besides the dressing rooms
there will be a room for the musicians
under the stage and also q furnace for
heating.
Ed Weber of Winside and his partner,
VIM. Dinkle, were arrested last evening
and locked in the city Jail. This morn
ing they were brought before his honor
Police Judge Hayes. The former was
arraigned OH the charge of drunkenness
and was fined SO and costs, amounting
in all to $16.1 0 Having no money he
was committed to Jail until the judge
ment of the court should be satisfied
Dinkle was charged with disorderly
conduct and his hearing was continued
He was let out Oh bail, a friend going
his bond for an appearance.
evening the executive committee of thu
fire department has seen fit to change
their night of meeting from "Wednesday
and will consequently meet this evening
All members of the committee are re
quested to be present. Members of the
department are also urged to attend al
it is the desire of the committee to choos,
the best and most active material TO
the formation Of the various subordinate
committees. Remember, the meetin.
will be held at 8 o'clock tonight a
Fireman's hall in the city building.
Since the valu. of horses is rising
there is a notable revival of the horse
thief movement and many losses are re
ported from various points in this sec
ton of the state. A fine team wa
stolen last week from Kruger Bros. O
Bloomfield and they offer a reward O.
1925 for the arrest and conviction of thu
thief or thieves and the return of thu
property. At Monroe q horse that wa
tied to a hitching POST was taken Satur
day night, also a set of harness and othel
articles and Platte county offers a lie
ward of $50 for the arrest and convic
ton Of the thief.
Last night Norfolk was a sort o
sportsmen's paradise or would have beel
could the game have been located other
, wise than by sound. Large tiocks c
geese coming down from the north wer
confused by the electric lights and circles
about over the city at no great height
The noise they made fired the spirit il
the breasts of several who own a sho
gun and many shots were heard abou
the city. With nothing but sound t.
direct their aim it is doubtful if man.
of the birds fell as victims to the gunners
The flight of the birds is taken as a.
indication of a approaching cold snap