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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
DON'T BURN AUTUMN LEAVES.
This is the Advice of Dean Bessey Of
University Botany Department.


University Botany Department.
Norfolk people who are making bon
fires out of the autumn leaves, accord
Ing to DR.. Bessey, head of the depart
ment Of botany at the University of
Nebraska, are virtually burning mon.
ey.
DR.. Bessey is stirred from an eco
nomical rather than a sentimental
standpoint and gives voice to senti-
ments which will interest Norfolk
property owners.
whatever you do with your leaves,
don't burn" says he. You might as
we'll burn up your dollar bills, for
leaves are worth dollars If rightly
handled.
"The falling OF the leaves has again
started up the annual waste of raking
them up and burning. Leaves contain
much valuable plant food. Leaves
added to the soil would enrich 1t. The
reason that forest soil is rich is that
year by year the leaves have been al,
lowed to fall to the ground and decay
there. adding their substance to the
soil. If we went into the forest and
| raked up the leaves, taking then
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
NORFOLK A MORAL TOWN.
New Arrival in City Comments on
Lack of Drunkenness and Crime.

II want to say that | consider Nor
folk one of the most moral cities Of
its size that have been in" remarked
Norfolk man who had recently
moved to town. 81 notice very little
drunkenness on the streets. there
seem to be few crimes committed and
apparently the community is a non.
contributor to either the penitentiary
or the reform school. | consider Nor
folk on high moral plane. The peo
pie here seem to be unusually intel
lectual and there is an utter absence
of that fast" atmosphere which IL
found in social circles of so many
cities"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
Warnervllle.

o. D. Munson went to Battle Greek
Saturday for a few days visit with
his son, Dr. II. o. Munson.
The box social at ]. A. Chamber
lain's Friday evening was well patron
lied and the sum Of twelve dollars
was realized for the M. e. church.
Ed Warner and wife Of Jerseyville.
ner's parents for several days, went to
Garfield county Monday where he has
a homestead.
S. S. Haymon of Grand Island, state
manager of the M. b. A. was here one
day last week and wrote five applica-
tons for membership in the Warner
Vile lodge.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
Notice.

To the Congress Construction Com
pany: You are notified that on Aug
ust Is, 1904, you placed in my ware
house on Braasch avenue in Norfolk,
Nebraska, for storage, three derricks
and fixtures, one box of rope, one bar
rel of junk and three pair Of stone
tongs, that the charge against said
property to November Is, 1907, is
$4,000. If said charge is not paid
within three months from the 4th day
of November, 1907, the same will be
sold according to law.
George w. Stalcop.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
ATKINSON MEETING A SUCCESS
Methodist Ministers Of That District
Held a Meeting.

Atkinson, Neb., Nov. Especial to
The News: The ministerial meeting
which has been In session the past
days Of the Methodist church of this
district was a decided success, and a
great help to all who we're able to at
tend. Some fourteen ministers were
in attendance. Rev. A. r. Julian, pre-
siding elder OF this division, has spent
most Of the week here.
Hon. M. p. Kinkaid Of O'Neill and
James Cowell of Lincoln are in town
for a little talk and rally at the rink.
r. R. Dickson and wife of O'Neill, with
Mr.. ]. c. Harnish, are among the other
visitors from abroad.
Mrs. Anna Kiernen with her daugh-
ter Violet, left for Seattle, Wash, on
short trip. Mrs. Kiernen has land
ed interests in that country, and will
look after the same at this time.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
CHANGE IN MAIL SEBV|CE
NEW PLANS ON NORTHWESTERN
ARE NOW IN EFFECT.
OF POSTAL CLERKS
Twenty-seven Clerks Now Operating
Through Norfolk viii Hereafter Re
port to Omaha otfice-Norfolk.D alla az
Service Under New Form.

Omaha, Neb, Nov. 1.-Important
changes affecting the railway mail
service on the Northwestern line west
Of the Missouri river went into effect
today.
Full cars heretofore operating out
Of Missouri Valley will now go out of
Omaha, and twenty-seven clerks en-
ployed on these trains between these
points and Deadwood will report to
the chief clerk at Omaha instead OF
at Sioux City. Clerks heretofore per-
forming service between Omaha and
Gregory, s. d., will be assigned to
runs on Omaha and Long Pine trains
Nos. and 2. Service between Nor
folk and Dallas will be by apartment
car under the supervision of the chief
clerk at Sioux City. Runs of clerks
on the Fremont and Lincoln railway
postofilce will be extended to start
from Missouri Valley.
This service also will be under the
supervision of the Sioux City office
The change is made for the good Of
the service, as the postoffice depart
ment views 1t, for the reason that mail
cars and the runs of the clerks will
correspond with the manner in which
through train service is operated by
the Northwestern.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
Heard Harrlnuton Speak.

Butte, Neb., Nov. Especial to The
News: NJ. F. Harrington spoke In
the court house at Butte on govern
ment ownership of railroads. A large
crowd greeted him.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
SOCIAL EVENTS Of WEEK
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES RULED
THE WEEK.
THERE WE'RE OTHER PARTIES

a Good Many Different Kinds Of
Amusement We're Brought North In
Norfolk During the Week In cele-
bration Of the Festal Day.
II has been Halloween week In a
social way in Norfolk, and many were
he fantastic events held in celebrating
he occasion. A number OF novel ideas
we're brought into play as pleasant
features of the day. There was dane
ing and there was cards and there
we're other types Of diversion And.
besides the Halloween festivities,
there was considerable else in the way
If things doing.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
MORE TROOPS SENT
MORE CAVALRY SENT TO CHEY-
ENNE RESERVE.
CAUSE OF MOVE NOT KNOWN
TWO MORE TROOPS ORDERED TO
TROUBLE SCENE.
PREPARE TO HANDLE THE uT6s
Two Additional Troops of cavaIrymen
From Fort Des Moines Have Just
Been Ordered to Proceed at Once
to South Dakota.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 1.-Two more
squadrons of cavalry have been or
dered to the Cheyenne Indian reserva-
ton in South Dakota, where the rene
gade Ute reds have caused trouble.
The two additional troops of caval-
ry were ordered from Fort Des Moines
the order having been received this
morning.
The cause for this latest movement
of soldiers to the scene of trouble had
not been learned in Omaha up till
noon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08

The advertiser VINO believes that
cut prices is a necessary factor of sue
cessful advertising should wake up.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
FIRST THEFT FROM ASSOCIATION
MEMBER.
A REWARD OF $3.50 IS OFFERED
THIEVES WENT INTO WAYNE
COUNTY SATURDAY NIGHT.
ALSO TOOK A SPRING WAGON
At the Farm Of Chan Norton, In Wayne
County, Four Horses Were Stolen
Saturday Nisht-Assoeiation Makes
Quick Big Offer


Saturday Nisht--Assoe iation Makes
Quick Big Offer
Wayne, Neb., Nov Especial to
The News; Four horses were, stolen
from the farm OF Chan Norton, near
Wayne, Saturday night. A reward Of
$3.50 is offered for the thieves and prop
erty. This Is the first theft to affect
the North Nebraska Live Stock Pro
tCctive association. or the reward,
$500 is offered by the association, 500
by the owner and $50 by the county.
The four horses stolen were black.
One was gelding weighing 1000
pounds, one a gelding weighing 1900,
and two mares weighing about LOO
pounds each. One mare has white
foot, the other has both hind feet
white. The small gelding has a lump
on the right ankle, is a kind family
horse and will single foot some.
Three Of the horses have their fore
tops clipped The spring wagon was
heavy and covered with mud. The
harness has three tugs spliced on the
ends. One was an old bride, one new.
w. II. Gildersleeve is secretary Of
the Wayne county branch Of the anti
horse thief association.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08

Advertising is the best business life
insurance gold can buy.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
Pleasures of the Week.


Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. WATERSHED
entertained, a pretty scheme of Hal
lowe'en decorations was carried out.
A three course luncheon was served
in the early part of the afternoon, the
Vradenburg orchestra playing while
the luncheon was being served. The
greater part Of the afternoon was TAX
en- up with euchre, the honors at cards
going to Miss Fannie Norton who won
the euchre prize, to Mrs. Desmond who
won the all-cut prize, and Mrs. Young
VINO won the shouting prize.
Mrs. d. S. Bullock and Mrs. E. A.
Bullock pleasantly entertained at l
o'clock luncheon Wednesday afternoon
In the home of Mrs. e. A. Bullock, cor
DER Twelfth street and Madison av-
enue After luncheon six-hand euchre
proved a pleasant diversion for the af-
ternoon, Mrs. G. H. Reynolds taking
high score honors and Mrs. John r.
Hays low score. The home was pref
tily decorated with autumn leaves.
Mrs. w. o. Tolliver, formerly Of Nor
folk but now of California, was an out
)ftown guest.
Misses Bessie Ward and Robinet
Eble entertained dozen friends at
pleasant Halloween party Thursday
evening. In addition to progressive
dinch a number of Halloween games
we're played.
Cards were enjoyed at Hallow-
cen party given by Misses Lizzie
Schram and Anna Miller at the Schram
home on Wednesday evening. There
we're dozen guests.
The chess club was entertained at
IN evening at progressive high five at
| The home of Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Nenow
| IN Wednesday evening. Refreshments
we're served.
The fifteenth wedding anniversary
The occasion of a pleasant gathering
1t the Hille home in honor of the an
liversary.
Misses Emma ana Lydia Bruegge-
nan gave a Halloween party for the
Miss Lena Mills entertained the
young ladies of Queen Esther circle
IN Monday evening.
The Degree of Honor gave surprise
party for Mrs. b w. Barrett on Mon
lay evening.
The West Side Whist club met with
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Davenport last
,vening.
The Norfolk band gave a dancing
party at Marquardt hall Wednesday
evening.
Miss Dorthy Salter entertained a
few friends Halloween night.
A birthday party was given for Mrs
Frank Moldenhauer.
Coming Events.
The Elks will have a dancing party
at their club rooms next Friday even
ing, November s.
Eugene Moore will be seen at the
Auditorium Monday night in my Boy,
Jack"
Miss Mae Abbott will be seen at the
Auditorium Tuesday night in My Dixie
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08

Eugene Moore will be seen at the
Auditorium Monday night in my Boy
Jack"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08

Miss Mae Abbott will be seen at the
Auditorium Tuesday night in My Dixie
Girl"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08

Coming Events.
The Elks will have dancing party
at their club rooms next Friday even
ing, November s.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10
aAppers, -Yrllow psRlL.-
he Wolverine .. s-ai'~s the M.ss-
tain r~vif IA fn~ >srthw.

tnis r~vii in tito >srthwe.s.
Cra'tg. strong. destructive. ever
enUis.f In hls art~. the vol, erin. !,
,etesird by trap,sf.s aud lay the In.
,lans Is rrgarlcd with superstition,
ear. IA irct. hr a. the yellow peril
II IN" northwest. sort of sclf ap
Iolnted "hounrrr' ~ the wilis ~
loeS not want ANY two.lcgsel foreign
!evils" living near him. - h" hoy
otis" them IN his own effective way
The Indians or Washington call 'thls
animal the mountain :cvil.
The discovery that u wolverine has
Invaded his trapping district. Is wors,
news Ia trRppcr than the failure oI
1 bank Is 90 iis creditors. Not lulre
'ucntly the result IL practically ih'
same. for II H." unfortunate trappcr L.
unable 10 rid himself Of the pest h,
must surrender his present domain and
eek new territory beyond the wan
behring's OF his persistent four footed
aggrcsSo-.
In high spirits and with bright pros
poets Of large catch of furS. the
trappef chooses trapping ground dur
ing tho early fall lie works hard with
Ratchet Hnd knife until. nj the end OF
two months. he hnS set limo of two
or three hundred steel traps. dead
falls and snares.
All goes well for n month moro. Tie
visits the trais daily. hut after tho
weather becomes so cold that the bodies
OF the animals no has caught will
freeze no does not have "a make his
rounds oftcncr than once or twice a
week. His camp has the appearance
OF being that ~ n .'rospcrous trnpper
Martin, fisher. weasel. beaver. lynx and
fox skins stretched on wooden forms.
surround his cabin or lean against the
outside walls while drying. The trap
per examines them daily. takes those
that nre dry from the forms. packs
them In bales and stretches green skins
on the forms In dry.
Suddenly all Is changed. While
making tho rounds Of his traps ono
mon Ing he discovers that n wolverine
has entered upon the scene. Dead
fall after deadfnll AMI snare aftc-
snare have hecn torn 10 pieces. The
sticks used In their construction are
chewcd and strewn about the forest
carpet of pine needles. steel traps
have been sprung and some have heeu
wrenched from their fastenings and
carried away. The animals captured
In the traps before the wolverine vis.
tied them have been devoured. and
after the "glutton" appea. al his sppe
tite he has torn 10 pieces or carried
away those that h" could not eat
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10
a nrnI MnsIr LnHrr.

\ New York woman who has n for.
'nu" for M annual Income Invited her
music provided not 10y hired singers
mt ny her own pupils. Four hours AZ
every day she gives M 10 teaching No
professional compelled to earn her
daily bread l. morc earnest than this
teacher who has devoted years IN the
study ~ IN nrt aud wants Ia hand the
results on 10 others, The Erat sue
cess she has met with has proved her
qualifications. she of course receives
no compensation for her services and
demands of her pupils only n certain
amount ~ training and an enthusiasm
equal to her own.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10
Guarding Unric sans Treasury.

The most perfectly and vigorously
guarded building In Washington. which
has n watch 80 disciplined and So con
trolled M successfully To circumvent
the ingenuity of th" most daring and
experienced crncksmcn. Is tho United
states Treasury Building. Washington
This splendldly ordered service has IN
It's ranks seventy MIN men. under tho
captain ~ the watch. who supervise
the detachment on duty from s In thu
morning 10 In the afternoon. nn1 tw,,
licutpnants. who are In charge from
To -. and from midnight to morning
RCniu.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10
N,ui.r. sp-r, for Au,o..

The sum of S45.O0oooo was paid out
ny the American people for 23,aoG auto
mobiles In 1903. Oi this sum S2S 100.
eco went 10 American manufacturers
for 22.aTO American machines.
rho totsl number ~ automobiles 81
american manufacture In 1905 was -.
$40. leaving $50 In sock for sale Jan,
l.. The total number of machines made
ind sold In the United States during
'brse years ended Ia, I was ii.oi3. M
. gross value az s5s.Ti2.poT.
The average selling price ~ Ameri
an-mnde automobiles has Increased Ca
sl.TO2 from Sl.ITO In IH'3. while the
imported cars. iigu ne on all sales for
'hree years. show m average selling
price ~ SG.TiO.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10

Sir Harry Johnston, the famous cv
plorcr. once escaped from very iI.ht
corner IN Africa by queer stratngani.
A sonrc ar two of murdcrous natives
Ind surrounded his tent. into which.
before rushing n. they sent an envoy
IN" envoy was told the smallpox was
in the camp AMI wretchsd Alhno
wns sent ont rs the awful example. Ia
fivc minutes the scared trIhesmen had
vanished. As SIR Harry well knew,
than M tie inventions ~ Maxim.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10
PAY TaIss al The Tabor State Bank.

We have complete list OF 1000
taxes for Tabor and vicinity and
would be pleased TO attend to the
payment oitaxes for those who
find it announcement TO 60 to the
County Seat and would have TO
make trip expressly for that pur
pose. Our charges arc very rea-
sonablc and it is certainly saving
tn pay the taxes here for those
who have no other business a,
the county seat except to pay
their taxes. You can find out the
amount III your taxes at this bank
at any time.
The TABOR State Bank.
Jos. V. Wagner. PreS't
a.. a. Wagner, Cashier.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10

! is now
3 one
I'D Of mi
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10
BIOtters Free.

Any one wishing TO get plotting
paper will please call 1t the Tabor
State Bank and get some free.
We invite especially the school
teachers to get a supply for their
schools. The Tabor State Bank.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10
ACADEMY NOTES.

Religious articles for sale a, the
~. Wenccslaus Academy. have
a large assortment OF Bohemian
prayer books. aud pictures OF
Saints. Sister. Clara. y. =. II.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10

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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10
rho Climbing Perch.

az all tho land fr~luentiuG FISH. tho
most famous w. the climbing pcrch Of
india. which not only walks out of the
water. hut also mounts into trees hy
mrrns " sharp spines situated near IT,
head nnd tail II has n PECULIAR breath
Ing apparatus. which enables II tn ~,
'raci oxygen from the water stored M
within sinall chamber near its ellis.
for no Nhlle OH land
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10

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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10
ABOUT TOWN

FdtHct isCHCNha VI ghoah "aS
here Monday.
Plenty of good coal at J. II.
Queal yard.
Jos. Black made a business
trip to Utica Tuesday
Ed. Rysavy made a business
trip to Lesterville Monday.
Frank Rokusek OF Lestcrville
was in town Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. T. petrik were
Tyndali visitors Monday.
Mrs. Bart ]. Wagner does all
kinds of dressmaking.
Louis Wampul was a Wagner
visitor last Sunday.
Mrs. J. p. Wallace was a Tyn-
dali visitor last Tuesday.
Katie Kocer Of Lesterville was
visiting in town this week.
los Hruska and Al Herman
were Iankton visitors Tuesday.
Jos. Welt OF near Geddes was
here last week visiting with his
parents.
Chas. Wagner aud Frank No
yak of near Wagner were here to
attend Saturdays dance.
Mary Ranek of near Lakeport
is staying with her grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Janda this week
The place to get the genuine
Hooking Valley coal is at the
Queal yard at lowest rates.
William Glynu was in Sioux
City this week where he boueh,
several carloads of cattle.
Mrs. ]. J. Wagner OF Lcstervilie
and children are visiting at the
home OF J. V. Wagner tins week.
The dance held here last Sun,
day despite the severe weather
was we'll attended and good
time had by all.
Geo Terrence returned Wcdncs
day from his North Dakota trip
where he was on a cattle buying
trip.
Joseph +. Vavra of near Lake
port moved TO his Claim near
Bovine Lyman Co.. His address
is at that point.
When the cold wind and crack the
skin box OF salve can save much dis
comfort. In buying salve look for the
name on the box To avoid any imita.
lions, aud be sure you get the orig
inal DE wit,s witch Hazel Salve.
Sold by Tabor Dug Store.
Senator Cooley left for Pierre
Saturday 10 assume senatorial du-
ty during the session Of legisla,u-
re which began Tuesday.
Black & Hacicky have in
their saloon the skin of genuine
wild cat shot by one of our young
nimrods at the Missouri bottom.
Come and see il.
Frank Souhrada who had been
uncer the care our able surgeon
DIR. Bic eek left for his home last
week and is getting along nicely
and his hand is completely neal.
ed,
Now is the time TO get a corn
shelter. and a manure spreadcr.
Also that wagon OF yours is get
ting pretty well worn down; better
get new one. Or new buggy.
HruSka & Trunec sell them.
Little touches OF back ache should
not be allowed TO GO INTENDED. Rheu.
matism and many other things 'Ollow
A box OF DeWitt's Kidney and lila.
oder pills will bring relief quickly.
They dive the poison from the buly
Act on the liver as we'll as the kin.
neys A * cen: box holds weeks
treatment. Sold by Tabor Drug store
We remind on readers more
that drcny me us correspondence
will not be accepted at this office
We arc glad to have items tina,
you may send IN and will puhli.h
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-01-10
TOWN OFFICERS.

IUWN ufrl6ehS.
Edward Price, clerk
Jos. Skorpik, trustee LIST ward.
Geo. T.unec, trustee md ward.
Al Jezewski, trustee 3rd ward.
Jos. TIalla. treasurer.
Anton =. Novak, assessor.
Mike wcln, street commissioner.
John +. KUStcl, marshal.
]. A. iIyorak, Justice OF the Peace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-03-08
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS
Don't Mistake the Cause Of Your
Troubles. A Guthrie Citizen Shows
How 10 Cure Them

Many people never suspect their
Kidneys. II suffering from lame,
weak or aching back they think that
II is only a Muscular weakness; when
urinary trouble sets in they think II
will soon corre2t itself. And so il Is
with all ihe other symptoms of kidney
disorders That is just where the
danger lies. You must cure these
troubles or they may lead to diabetes
or Bnghts disease The best remedy
to use is Doans Kidney Pills. Il cures
all ills which are caused By weak on
diseased Kidneys Guthrie people
testify to permanent cures.
J. Sturgeon. OF 1919 West Cleveland
St, Guthrie, Okla, says: Several
months ago / began TO be annoyed
with attacks OF lame and aching back
and some nights | was hardly able tu
walk home The muscles of nay back
seemed to draw up so that when
tried to stoop the pain felt as If a
sharp instrument was driven into my
kidneys and would become fairly
dizzy. The kidney secretions Were
scant and painful and caused me con
siderable trouble during the night.
was reading my paper one night and
came across recommendation OF
Doan's Kldfey Pills that just describ
ed Sdy symptoms. so went TO J. N
! Wallaces drug store and got a box
After the first few doses the acute
pain left my back and before | hat
used all the box me trouble had com
pletely disappeared. / have had NJ
return of Il since Several Of my fel
low workmen have Also used Deans
Kidney Pills with satisfactory re
suits"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. F0ster-Milbuin CO.. Buffalo
New York. sole agents for the Unite'
States.
Remember the name Doan ~nn'
take no other