The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-10-04
THURSDAY TlDlNGS.

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day from Pierce.
M d Tyler returned yeste rday from
u tiip to Lincoln.
Mrs II. Mcbride went to Plainview
today to visit a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Hirgan were in
the city today from Pierce.
Il A Bullock was passenger for
Sioux City on ths early train.
A new brick walk is being laid in
front OF the home Of j. s. McClary.
John Chestnutwood is said to be very
sick with heart trouble at his home on
South Thirteenth street
Il Low, one Of Battle Creeks pros
porous stockmen, was trans acting bust
ness in Norfolk yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs ID. #. Slider are moving
from South Eighth street to one Of their
houses on South Fourth streer
The chilly north wind that prevailed
this morning was none too gentle re.
minder that winter is approaching
l.. w. Van Horn has purchased the
residence property Of ID. @. Covert on
South Fifth street and took possession
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Box left on the
noon train for their future home in
Sioux City. They have many Norfolk
friends who regret to have them leave
but will wish them an abundance of
prosperity in their new home.
Mrs. G.. H. Main and daughter left
this morning for their new home in
Omaha. Last evening members Of the
church met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
l. G Westervelt on Madison avenue to
bid them farewell. Rev. Mr.. Main pre-
ceded them to Omaha to prepare their
new home for occupancy.
Will Crabtree and Miss Anna Killen
endeavored to steal march on their
friends today by proceeding quietly to
Madison and there being married.
Their intentions became known, how
ever, before or soon after their de-
parture, and an enthusiastic reception is
undoubtedly in store for them when
they return.
The Columbus. N orfolk foot ball game
Saturday will probably be one of the
most interesting amusement events of
the season. The Norfolk boys have
been practicing diligently and hope to
provide contest that will be worthy
of the amusement. loving public.
The Whist club spent very pleasant
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Baum.
To be certain that the playing ceased
promptly at 10:30, in accordance with
the new rule, a number of the ladies
carried alarm clocks with them and the
games were interrupted at the proper
hour.
Norfolk republicans who wish to have
the opportunity of hearing Senator
Fairbanks of Indiana on the political
issues of the day should not fail to at
tend the meeting at Mapes & Hazen's
office this evening at o'clock and ex-
press their willingness to assist in his
reception.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew j. Johnson
have issued invitations to the marriage
of their daughter, Frances Margaret,
and Mr.. Joseph Storrs Mathewson,
which will take place at their home,
1924 Koenigstein avenue, Wednesday
evening, October rs, at o'clock. The
prospective bride and groom expect to
at home to their friends in Norfolk after
December 3.
The postponed bicycle meet, which
was to have been held last week prom.
ises to be held tomorrow afternoon.
The weather appears settled and the
track is in good condition so that the
events advertised are very likely to take
place. The riders who have entered
give promise of making the events close
and interesting and all who can should
enjoy the sport
Several carloads of sugar beets have
been received from Grand Island and
other towns and the root has been COM
ing in.by wagon from the farmers in
this vicinity so that by the time the
campaign opens there will be an
abundance of material ON hand to be
worked into sugar. The beets are
larger and in better condition than was
expected on account of the dry weather
The (which is Who" company came
in from the south this morning over the
Union Pacific and will entertain at the
Auditorium this evening in their new
and funny comedy. F. H. Livingstone,
manager of the company, has been re-.
newing his Norfolk acquaintances since
the arrival of the company. He is well
pleased to return to Norfolk, even for a
short visit, and hopes to entertain his
friends this evening in manner they
will not soon forget, The company has
met with much success since the season