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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-05-10
us'icity Necessary.

Bristow Enterprise: 1t is foolish
To grumbl, the newspapers for tell
ing what is ;, ing on in the world aud
to blame them for the troubles that
follow publicity The people of this
country are entitled to know what is
going on and It is tie business of the
newspapers To tel tacm. If the world
cannot get a. "a. with the facts as
they transpire il will have to do the
next best thing. The papers are go
ing to let the people know what is
doing and If they did not they might
as we'll go out of business.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-05-10
BOARD ELECTS TEACHERS.
NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION
TAKES UP WORK.
OPEN BIDS FOR SCHOOL BONDS

The Number Of Norfolk Teachers Who
Did Not Apply This Spring for Re.
election lie unpreoe dented--se Several
Places Untitled.
President A. H. Viclc.
VIceprcsidcnt, DR.. =. II. Salter.
Secretary II. G. Matrau
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-05-10
STRUCK IN MOUTH WITH FOUL
A. e. Roberts, Catching In Ball Game,
Has Teeth Jared Loose.

Has Teeth Jared Loose.
Struck In the mouth by foul tip.
A, 10, Roberts, an old ball player OF
Allen, lost n tooth, suffered lacerat-
ed lip and underwent treatment In u
Norfolk dental Office yesterday Tor
several teeth Jared loose. Mr.. Allen
was In Norfolk between trains Sun
day and Joined In an impromptu ball
game at the Junction
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-05-10

While it was not generally known
in Norfolk that the U. C. T. meeting
would be brought to Norfolk next year,
the business interests of the city will
unite in feeling of appreciation to-
ward those live local drummers, ever
loyal to the interests of Norfolk who
have succeeded in securing this honor
for the city.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-05-10
norfolk GETS U.C. T. 5
NEXT STATE CONVENTION WILL
BE HELD HERE.
AN HONOR FOR S. F. ERsKINE

The Lively Local Drummers, Loyal to
Norfolk, Have Succeeded in Bring
ing State Meeting Here for the Year
of 1908.
Hastings, Neb., May Especial to
The News: The state convention of
the United Commercial Travellers this
afternoon voted to hold next years
state meeting at Norfolk.
The meeting will be held in Nor
folk May 2 and 8, 1908.
There are about $50 in attendance
here
The vote to hold the next meteing
of the grand council at Norfolk was
unanimous.
S. F. Erskine of Norfolk was elect
ed grand conductor.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-05-10

The reward offered for the capture
and detention of Herman Boche now
amounts to $500. The state offers 5000
and the county offers 500.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-05-10
All Efforts Have Failed to Locate the
Slayer of Jarmer-Sheriff Clements
Thinks He Will Yet Get soche.
Theories as to Whereabouts.

Lincoln, Neb., May Especial to
The News: Governor Sheldon this
1fterneon offered 5000 reward for the
capture of Herman Boche, wanted for
the murder of Frank farmer at Nor
nix.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-05-10
STATEOFFERSS2OO
REVARDFORBOCHE
GOVERNOR SHELDON AUTHORIZE.
Es THIS AMOUNT.
BRINGS REWARD UP TO $500
MRS. 6ocHE BELIEVES HER Hus-
BAND WAS DROWNED.
SPLASH CONVINCED HER OF 1T
THINKS HE WAS WOUNDED AND
FELL INTO BAYOU.
n - ~ n n
THINKS HE WAS WOUNDED AND
FELL INTO BAYOU.

ACTIVE SEARCH is SUSPENDED
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-05-10

Try a News want ad.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-05-10

One new fact brought to light was
that Boche in Fastening to the vicin-
ity OF his farm after the shooting took
a boat belonging to f. Lehman to
cross the Enkhorn. But as to what
his course was after Wednesday night,
Fridays work did not show. The of
ficers were left at sea as to his where
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
MATTE HOSKINS.
CampbeIlSviIle Loses a Most ESti.
mabIe Christian Lady.

Last Saturday afternoon gloom
spread over Campbellsville when it was
announced that Miss Matte Hoskins
was dead. She was born and reared
in the town where she met death, and
her lovable disposition and Christian
character were known throughout Tay-
lor county. Her death brought the
profoundest sorrow to all the homes in
Campbellsville, so highly was she es-
teemed by all those who had known her
pure life from early girIhood until the
final dissolution.
She was an aunt of Mrs. 10. Coffey.
Jr., and a first cousin of Miss Sallie
Field, this city. The funeral services
occurred Sunday afternoon, Mr.. and
Mrs. 10 Coffey and MIR. w. A. Coffey
being in attendance.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
Two BALL GAMES
To Be Played at L. ". 7. 5. Park
Friday and Saturday of
This Week.

Mr.. M. E. Stults, Secretary of the
Columbia Base Ball Club, received nc
tice form the Marydale Base Ball Club,
of Louisville, that on Friday and Sat-
urday of this week they would be in
Columbia for two games. This team
has the reputation of being one of the
best amateur ball clubs in Louisville,
and two good games are to be expect
ed
The following will be the line up of
the teams.
Minhous. P. or R. F.;
Hart, P. or R. F.; Beverdick. c.; De
Foster, c. Soete, S. S.; Pfeffer, LIST
B.; Crawley End B.; Hopewell, 3rd B.;
Kellar, L. F.; Kennedy, C. F.
COLUMBIA-Bobo, c.; Hindman, P.
or 1 B.; Suits, P. or l B.; Winfrey, 2
B.; Judd, 3 B.; Kasey, S. S.; Dohoney.
L F.; Judd, c. F.; Montgomery, R. F.
An admission of Is cents will be
charged to all. Game called at 2:30
o'clock.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
CLOSING EXERCISES OF LINDSAY.
WILSON SCHOOL.

This week finds every body busy on
The Lindsay Wilson Hill. Examination
is now in progress and on Friday eve
ming recital by the pupils of Miss
Penland, while on Saturday evening
Miss Meek's class in elocution will en-
terrain. On Sunday the Baccalaureate
sermon will be preached by Rev. A. R.
Kasey, in the Methodist Church. Mon
day morning at 9 o'clock graduating
exercises. at II o'c ock the commence
ment address will be delivered by Rev.
A. r. Kasey.
After the noon hour the hand shake
and good bye and all will go to their re-
spective homes to return later with
more vim and vigor except the eight
who will carry their Diplomas with
them.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
M. & F. RECITALS.

At the Presbyterian Church Thursday
night of this week will occur the first
of Mr.. Ohlenmacher series of recitals.
Miss Martha Hancock will appear in
her song recital with the assistance of
Miss Ida Todd. The following evening,
Friday the 18th, will be given the class
recital, consisting of chorases, piano and
vocal solos, DUETS and two members
from the expression department. The
program of class recital will be seen on
another page of this paper. Monday ev-
ening the. goth will be given a piano re-
cital by Miss Margaret Todd assisted by
Miss Celestia Shirley, reader. Miss
Todd's work has been thoroughly salts
factory to her teacher and it is with
much pleasure that we look forward to
this, her first appearance in public as
pianist. The advanced class will be heard
in the last of this series of recitals,
Tuesday evening the 21st. The pro-
gramme is brilliant from start to finish
and promises to be the best and most
difficult Mr.. Ohlemacher has given the
public by his pupils, several numbers
on the program being celebrated compo-
sitions by noted composers. The public
is cordially invited to be present at all
the recitals.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
POUND. PARTY.
An Enjoyable Entertainment Given
At The Home of Miss Bessie
Shearer.

The party given by Miss Bessie
Shearer last Saturday evening, was one
of the most enjoyable meetings that
the young people of Columbia have had
for many months. Abouti8 O'Clock the
merry makers began to assemble, and
by nine there were fully one hundred of
our best young people present, to enjoy
the meeting, and to assist others to
pass away the time in social inter-
course and merriment. Games and
music were INDUCED in to the hearts
delight, and refreshments were served
to Queens taste. At IL o'clock, the
midnight hour, when each and every
one had honored the occasion and en-
joyed the hours that had passed all too
swiftly, the homeward march was
taken, each one feeling that it was the
most enjoyable meeting of the year.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
The BALL GAME.

The Game between the Columbia and
Campbellsville teams last Friday after
noon, on the grounds of the Lindsay
Wilson, was closed at the end of the
fifth inning. The ground was wet and
slick and light rain was falling nearly
all the time which prevented the play
ers from doing what they are capable
of doing under favorable weather and
track conditions. At any rate some
good work was done by both teams
which was sufficient evidence that it
every thing been favorable. At the
close of the fifth the game was called
off due to approaching darkness and
the inclemency of the weather. Mr..
E. G. Atkins umpired.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

of conduct and his open honest business
methods has won the confidence and
high esteem of the merchants through
out large part of this state, and in
every town in Southern Kentucky has
many warm personal friends. A gen.
tleman and Tennesseean by birth, a
Kentuckian and friend by adoption and
living.
Miss Taylor is an accomplished lady
and for the last two years has been
teacher of Expression in the M. & F..
College, this city, doing work well
pleasing to the many under her in
struction. Her home is in Greensburg
where she is deservedly popular and
her stay in this city of nearly two years
has won her many friends who appreci-
ate her as lady of fine endowments.
Immediately after the wedding they
will take bridal trip to some of the
Northern cities and return to Somerset,
KY, the home of the groom.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
INTERESTING DEBATE
Between Representatives Of L. W.
7. S., and Vanderbilt Training
School Of EIktOn.

The debate between the representa-
tives of the Lindsay Wilson School of
this city, and the Vanderbilt Training
School, of Elkton, as announced in a
former issue of the News, was consul
mated last Friday evening in the chapel
of the Lindsay Wilson before a good
sized audience, although it was most
uninviting evening, due to a cold, dis
agreeable rain. The debaters as select
ed by the Vanderbilt were j. w. Porter,
Jr., and B. M. Thompson, while the
Lindsay Wilson pinned her faith to the
ability of VIM. Story and Douglas Pend
land. The subject; Resolved that the
Government should not own and control
railroads." was affirmed by Story and
Penland, and denied by Porter and
Thompson. Each speaker was given
II minutes, and both sides 10 minutes
rejoinder. The subject was well han
died by all the debaters, each and ev-
cry one doing credit to himself, and
honor to his school, but the verdict of
the judges was victory for the mega
tive.
Attorneys. Lilburn Phelps, of James
town, C. H. Noggle of Greensburg and
Rollin Hurt, of Columbia, were the
judges.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
MARRIED In NASHVILLE.

Last Wednesday Mr.. S. E. Terry, a
well-known stock dealer who often
visits Columbia, was married in Nash
vile to Miss Hattie Duff, of Hiseville,
Barren county. This union is the re-
suit of courtship covering period
of ten years. The groom has quite a
number of friends in this community
who will be ready to extend to him the
hand of congratulation upon his next
visit to this place.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

The map, profile and specifications of
the Greensburg pike to the Adair coun-
ty line, have been completed and for.
warded to the President of the compa-
ny. Everything is clearly set out and
the company now knows just what is
necessary to be done on every mile of
road and just what it will cost. The
average cost per mile will be in the
neighborhood of $500 per mile to build
and complete it with IL feet of stone 10
inches deep.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

Mr.. G.. w. Robertson is in from the
West Mr. Robertson arrived on the
4th, but he kept himself so closely
housed that but few of his old friends
knew that he was in this vicinity. Be-
fore leaving New Mexico he received
a bad hurt, one of his feet being caught
in harrow and the team moving. At
present he is getting around but not
showing the agility as in days gone by
or before coming in contact with a
western harrow and a western mule,
of course. We are all glad to give him
a hearty handshake. He will remain
here about month.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
NORTHWEST TEXAS.

10O,0OO acres of rich, Texas land, con
venient to railroads, produces finest al
falfa, cotton. corn, also a good stock
country. The climate is ideal, and the
altitude about 2, 500 feet. All kinds of
fruits do we'll. Price from $40 and up
per acre; ! cash and balance to suit
purchaser. Any one desiring to inves-
tigate this proposition write
w. L. WILLIAMS, Mobelie, Tex.
or call at the News office. 21-tf
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

One of Adair County's most thrifty
farmers is Mr.. T. T. Tupman whose
home is one mile to the right of Cane
Valley. Last Sunday he entertained a
couple of gentlemen, of Columbia, his
wife spreading a most delightful dinner.
A farmers life is the most independent
fully realized by town persons who an
swer to invitations to be at country
homes Mr.. Tupman is the owner of a
productive farm, we'll stocked, and his
interesting family certainly makes his
life worth living.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

The song service in the Baptist
Church last Sunday forenoon, was I'M
usually interesting, since the choir was
composed of the best talent of the sew
eral congregations of Columbia. Prof.
Ohlenmacher was organist, and the
blending of the sweet voices of the
singers with the mellow tones of the
instrument made music that filled the
soul with praise. The pastor, Rev. j.
G. Cook, delivered an able discourse.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

On last Wednesday afternoon Mr..
Van Dunbar, one of Adair counties
prosperous young men and Miss Flossie
Hendrickson, the accomplished daught-
er of Mr.. John Hendrickson were
united in marriage. Both the contract
ing parties reside at Knifey. The
News joins in congratulations with
their many friends for happy, pros
porous life.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

On April the Both, Mrs. Lizzie Smith,
widow of the late j. H. Smith, of Hon
ey Grove, Texas, was suddenly taken
ill and died within a few minutes.
She was in her Goth year, and de-
voted Christian, loved by the many who
knew her. Her husband, Mr.. j. II.
Smith, who was born and reared in this
county, died last August.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
FARM FOR SALE.

l want to sell my farm of 1875 acres.
Located on the Columbia and Grady
vile road mi es from Columbia, near
Bliss. Good average land, fairly we'll
improved, splendid location, an excel.
lent home and plenty of water.
28-4t M. l.. GRIsSoM, Bliss, KY.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
APPROACHING NUPTIALS.

On Thursday, May the 23rd, at the
residence of Mrs. Georgia Shelton, in
this city, Mr.. Geo. H. Thomas and Miss
Margaret Taylor will take the solemn
vows of matrimony, Rev j. F. Clay
comb to be the officiating clergyman.
MIR. Thomas is travelling salesman for
Knoxville firm and by his uprightn ess
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

Peas are now worth from So. 90 to 49,
rs per bushel and owing to the high
price, but few are willing to sow them.
High or low every farmer ought to
plant some peas for there is no other
crop that will revive your land or give
better returns. The Importance of a
pea crop has been overlooked by too
many farmers.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

Church South, Miss Clark, of Bowling
Green, will give an entertainment en-
titled, ''Tom Thumbs Wedding" in
the Courthouse this evening, (Wednes-
day. at eight o'clock. This will be
highly enjoyable and you should be
present.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

Last week a party of men We're out
shooting crows in the woods, near the
mouth of Greasy creek, when John
Stone, man who was at work in the
woods, was accidently killed by one of
the crow hunters. We failed to get
the particulars.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

DR.. Ira Simpson, of Breeding, grad
uated in the Louisville Dental College
last week and returned to his home
on Thursday. Mr.. Simpson is young
man we'll endowed by natural gifts and
thoroughly so by education and no
doubt that he will make great sue
cess in dentistry.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15
LICENED AUCTIONEER.

l offer my services to all parties who
pesire the services of an auctioneer.
G. w. STAPLES, Columbia, KY.
28-2t
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

The examining trial. of Will Ed
Jones for the killing of Tom Dudley was
held last Monday by Judge Hancock
and Jones was held without bail. Nc
Ellary accused as party to it was re-
leased.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

Mr.. j. H. Judd, Deputy Collector, in
forms us that all special men in the
Fifth District Revenue service have
been re ieved and are now at home.
The closing of the many distilleries is
the cause.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

Mr.. A. D. Coy received the contract
to build two story brick business
house for Mrs. Mary Garrett on the cor
ner of the public square extending to
the new post Office building. The build
ing is to be completed by the first OF
September.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

There will be playing-ball playing
that will beat the Indians all hollow,
next Friday and Saturday on the Lind
say-Wilson grounds. Its the Louisville
team against Columbia.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

If you know yourself indebted to the
News make special call next Monday.
Everything that enters into newspaper
work has advanced except good num-
Der of subscribers.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

LOST:-On the Lindsay Wilson ball
grounds, grey rain coat. InfOrma
ton wanted. ELWOOD DURHAM,
Pupil of L.. w. T. S.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

Don't forget the entertainment in
the Courthouse entitled Tom Thumb s
Wedding.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

Under the Auspices of the Woman's
Home Mission Society of the Methodist
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

Tom Thumb Wedding in the Court
house this evening, Wednesday, at 8
o'clock.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

Mr.. ]. H. Turk, of GAINESVILLE, Taxas,
enclosed to us a dollar to keep The
News going and closed by saying; "You
may say to all my Adair County friends
that we are still doing business at the
same old stand and are always glad
to hear from them through The News.
Tell our old friend, w. M. W., of
Gradyville, that he need not start for
Campbellsville just yet to meet US,
will let him know IN due time
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

Mr.. M. Y. Yarberry was in town
Tuesday and bought water bucket to
take the place of one he has used for
the last "a years. The old cedar bucket
bought in 1888 has been full most all
the time until recently when it tumbled
to the ravages of time. Mr.. Yarberry
hunted the town over to find another
cedar bucket just like the other one.
but failed to find it.
The Adair County news., 1907-05-15

The Casey County News makes the
following statement; ''The Small Pox
scare is over. No new cases, or any
danger of there being any. Chas.
Sharp has been pronounced well, and
vaccination has taken on his family
which insures their being immune.
The country people need have no fears
from coming to town, as there is no
danger of new cases"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-24
Masters Sale.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Cour-
ty-SS:
In the Circuit Court-In Chancery.
Partition. General No. 5S13.
William J. kirkpatrick. Maud Kirk
patrick. Mary 5. Tyler. Elizabeth Jour
ney. and Helen Kirkpatrick. complain
ants. vs.. Clara Kirkpatrick and John
Mabic. defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of a decree of said court, entered in the
above entitled cause, on the 29th day OF
April, a. -. 1907. / shall, on Thurs
day, the 9th day of June, a. ID. 1907. at
the hour of II o'clock in the forenoon,
at the east door of the court house. in
the city of Rock Island. in said county
of Rock Island, to satisfy said decree.
sell a t public auction to the highest and
best bidder for cash in hand, that GER
tain parcel of land. situate in the Coun-
ty of Rock Island and state of Illinois.
known and described as follows, to-
wit:
East half 90 of lot number seven
60, in block number nine go, in the
city of Rock Island. in the county OF
Rock Island, and state of Illinois. in
Guiding the dover interest of Clara
kirkpatrick, and the dover interest of
John Mabie. in above described prem
| Uses.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this 3Oth
| day of April. \. n. 1907.
| BERNARD ID. CONNOLLY
Master in Chancery. Rock Island Coun-
| ty. III.
Searle & Marshall. compiainants' So
| licitorS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-24

GEORGE II. SIDWELL d Co Com
mission merchants. Grain. hay and
provisions. Members of the Chicago
board of trade and Chicago stock ex-
change Established - years. No.
SAP aud 543 RialtO building. Long dis
lance phone. Harrison 1865.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-24
ADMINISTRATIVE Notice.

Estate of Herman Carl julius Buett-
neT. deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrative of the estate of
Herman Carl julius Buettner late of
the county of Rock Island, state of ILL
nois. deceased. hereby given notice that
she Will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county. at the county
court room, in the city of Rock Island.
at the August term, on the first Mon
day in August next, at which time all
persons having claims against said eS-
tate are notified and requested to at
tend, for the purpose of having the same
adjusted. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immedi-
ate payment to the undersigned.
Dated 22d day of May, a. II. 1907.
BERTHA BUETTNER.
Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-24
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Philip Swift. deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate OF
Philip Swift late of the county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois, deceased. here
by gives notice that he will appear be-
fore the county court of Rock Island
county, at the county court room. in the
city of Rock Island. at the July term,
on the first Monday in July next, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
queSted to attend. for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted To said estate are requested TO
make immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated Goth day of April. A D. 1907
JAMES SWIFT, Administrators
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-24
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Edgar ID. Folsom. deceased
The undersigned. having been APP
pointed adm inistratriX of the estate of
Edgar ID. Folsom. late of the county of
Rock Island, state of Illinois. deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will appear
before the county court of Rock Island
county, at the county court ROOM in
the city of Rock Island. at the July
term. on the first Monday in July next.
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
pueSted to attend, for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make Immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated Sth day of May. A. d. 1907.
HELEN +. FOLSOM,
Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-24
STEAMSHIP TINE CARD.

CARNIVAL CITY PACKET COMPANY.
White Collar Line.-Steamers Co.
lumbia and Helen Blair, for Muscatine,
Burlington, and all intermediate points.
at p. m. During April and May. tri
weekly service, leaving Rock Island ev-
cry Monday Wednesday and Friday.
After May 80. daily service to Musca =
tine and Burlington, except Sundays.
and every Sunday for Muscatine only.
Meals and berth on steamers.
c. ]. MANGAN. Agent.
Rock Island. ILL.,
W. A. Rlair. manager. Davenport. Ia.
Telephone. old west 1SS, new 5152.
Dock at foot of Nineteenth street.