The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-09-07
RECEPTION AFTERMATH.
Some Features Too Late for
Yesterdays Report.
DRILLS BY THE LADIES COMP ANIEs

DRILLS BY THE LADIES COMPANIES
A Free Dance In the Opera House. Fire
works. Music by the Newman Grove
military Hand and other Amus.mcn's.
right ~ which ono Was Almost Killed.
THE NEWS report of the Madison
reception closed with the exercises ut the
opera house These being over,the vast
crowd amused themselves as their
individual inclinations dictated
enjoyed rest in shady nook, or on
the seats provided some watched the
sports on tho streets; others took
whirl on the merry go.round IN evil
dence Mt nll such entertainments, and
still others promenaded around the city,
looked upon the crowds and took in the
sights A few-yes-a few boozed,
gamblcd at the various devices and
quarelled and fought
In the hose race. although one OF the
official timess failed to catch tho time,
il was finally decided that tho Madison
team had made the race IN something
like 80 seconds and Norfolk was awarded
tho first prize, $sb, on its time of BOA
seconds. The Madison team was given
the second prize of $l5.
While this race was taking place
Fred Miller of Battle Greek and n man
named Robinson Of Fairview precinct
got into fierce encounter. The i'm
mediate cause for tho encounter was
not learned but it was understood that
there is feud of long standing between
them Blows were freely exchanged be-
tween the combatants until Robinson
dealt his antagonist n knock out blow,
it is believed with some instrument or
weapon. Miller received the blow on the
temple near the eye and cash was cut
which bled freely and soon covered the
fellow with blood. He was conveyed to
the Office of DR.. Smart who brought
him to his senses after working over
him about All hour. 1t required about
eight stitches to repair the wound on
the injured mans head. There were
several other fights, but none rs disas-
trous rs this.
The ladies who served dinner in the
pavilion near G. A. Il. hall found that
they had plenty of provisions left after
serving all organizations. and served
supper also. They put in an immense
amount of work and their guests were
hugely pleased with their efforts Not
only were their provisions plentiful but
of fine quality and of almost every
variety that the brain of woman could
conceive.
The Newman Grove Military band
rendered some very fine music on the
streets in the evening before their de-
parture for home.
After supper the ladies' company of
"Rough Riders" under the direction OF
Captain c.. A. Vickers and Captain
Snure executed some complicated and
interesting maneuvers and were roundly
cheered. After drill they were treated
to ice cream soda by the Chronicle
which loosened their tongues and they
gave some very interesting company
yells. These ladies made very pleasing
appearance in their natty suits, and were
well drilled.
The ladies cadet company of 3S hand
some young women and girls, attired il
patriotic colors, also gave an interesting
drill on the street under the commant
of their instructor and were accorded
hearty applause and cheers.
Soon after these pretty drills the fire
works were exploded and balloons sen
up, while cannon and giant cracker
doomed almost constantly.
AT the opera house, after the seats ha
been disposed of and the room swept
everybody who desired got on the tioC
and danced to excellent music by n fu
orchestra This amusement was thol
oughly enjoyed until late hour.
The Norfolk train left at 10 o'cloc
and the crowd was landed in their hon
town in less than an hour, much please
with the day that had been spent.
The Variety store is now open III II
Richards block. Come and see o,
stock of new goods. We sell at cut ra
cash prices.