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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
A Great Sale of Pianos.

A list that is the biggest that has
ever been compiled, comprising fine
pianos, has just been issued by Lyon
& Healy. This list contains the names
of the hundreds of fine, new pianos
and slightly-used pianos being offered
at forced sale owing to rebuilding
operations by Lyon & Healy Full
and trustworthy particulars of each
instrument are given, so that the
buyer may judge for himself whether
or not the piano is a bargain.
The figures quoted are phenomeu-
ally low, Lyon & Healy are making
a determined effort to close out all
these great stocks of instruments
within the next 30 days, and the prices
have been reduced with this object
in view.
Send for a copy of this list II you
do not wish to pay all cash for a piano
you can arrange for monthly pay
ments. Address Lyon & Hcaly, 10
Adams street, Chicago.
Lyon & Healy exhibit the largest
and most Variad stncly 10 nionns ID ~.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Death of Mrs. Druck.

Mrs. August Druck, a resident of
Nenow's addition, died Monday night
following an attack of pneumonia.
Mrs. Druck leaves a husband and sew
eral children. About five years ago
she came here from Germany with her
husband. They first made their home
in Edgewater park but later moved to
Nenow's addition, the husband working
for the Northwestern. The funeral
will probably be held Friday afternoon
from st. Paul Ev. Lutheran church, of
which Mrs. Druck was a member.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Gen. Sheridan Honored Today.

Washington, Nov. 25.-Lieutenant
P. p. Sheridan this afternoon pulled
the rope unwilling the statue of his
father, General Phil Sheridan, while
the battery fired seventeen guns in
salute. Secretary of War Wright and
President Roosevelt were present. All
regular soldiers and marines stationed
at Washington took part in the cere-
money. President Roosevelt, Wright
and Horace Porter spoke.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
New Bank at lamro,

Lamro, S. d., Nov. 23.-Special to
The News: Lamro, Trip county, S,
d., now has three banks assured
The Bank of Trip County and the
Farmers State bank have both
opened for business this month, and
now the Rosebud State bank has Sc.
cured charter and is erecting a
24xi2 bank building George Mitch.
ell of Presho and Isaac Battelyon of
Lamro are the promoters of the last
named bank.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
FATHER OF S. G. MAYER DEAD
Dies in Home in New York-Had
Visited in Norfolk-Sons Prominent.

Dies in Home in New York-Had
Visited in Norfolk-Sons Prominent.
The father of Sol. G. Mayer of this
city, Of Simon, Charles and Henry
Mayer, prominent business men in
Lincoln, and of DR.. Emil Mayer, a
prominent surgeon of New York City,
died Tuesday morning at his home in
New York City, after being seriously
i'll some six months. A telegram was
received in Norfolk Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Mayer at the time was near
Creighton with his brother, Henry
Mayor, looking at some land. Shortly
after dinner they were found and the
sad message delivered. Mr.. Mayer
was called to his fathers bedside last
spring when the latter was not ex-
pected to live.
Mr.. Mayer, ST., was man of about
ninety years. Although he had re-
tired from business a number of years
ago he retained his faculties unim-
paired until this last fatal illness. He
leaves five sons and three daughters.
Mr.. Mayer has visited his son, S. G.
Mayer, in Norfolk
The body will be brought to Lin
coin for burial, Mrs. Mayer having
been buried in that city.
Mr. Mayer arrives home from
Creighton this evening.
Following the receipt of the tele-
gram the Star Clothing store was
closed.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Woodmen Add Bio Class.

Initiating a class of fifty, about
forty of whom affiliated with the Nor
folk lodge, the Modern Woodmen OF
America last evening held the biggest
class initiation held in this city since
the big Woodman class adoption in
Norfolk about two years ago.
Visitors were present from Meadow
Grove and Madison, the latter town
contributing some eight or nine can
didateS.
State Deputy Rooster of Lincoln had
charge of the initiation.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
SAY $4,000 TAKEN.
Report Received at Neigh Says All
Cash Secured.

Neigh, Neb., Nov 25.-Special to
The News: A report received here
by S. d. Thornton from brother at
orchard says that the Page robbers
got all the money in the vault, about
$4,000. This being the crop moving
season, it is said the amount was I'M
usually large.
The men are reported to have work
ed through the vault and then to have
blown the safe.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Mather-Hayzler,

Last Friday afternoon at o'clock
at the home of the brides parents in
Schuyler, Miller Mather of this city
and Miss Mary Hayzler of Schuyler,
were married. Mr. and Mrs. Mather
have returned to Norfolk and will
make their home in the new residence
which Mr.. Mather has had erected on
South Second street. Mr. Mather is
well known brick mason in this city.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Norfolk Man in West Point.

West Point. Neb,, Nov 23.-Special
to The News; L. j. Slawter has open
ed up ten-cent feed barn in West
Point on an elaborate scale. This is
a new departure for this locality. The
buildings are modern in every respect,
cover one half block in the center of
the city and have up-to-date facilities
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
BRlTlkNS READY FOR TROUBLE.
Fleet in Readiness, in Case Haytian
Revolution Serious

London, Nov. 24.-It is stated in
naval circles that the commander of
the British West India squadron has
been ordered to hold his force in
readiness to be sent to Hayti in case
the revolution there threatens British
interests.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
North Nebraska Robberies.

The Page dynamiting is the first
northern Nebraska bank robbery in
several years. About four years ago
there were half dozen bold robberies
of this sort in this region. The Ewing
bank, one at Naper, one at Mclean,
one at Martinsburg and several others
were robbed then.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Anthrax Quarantine Removed.

Lincoln, Nov. Ex-Governor Sheldon
has removed the quarantine of Oc-
tober 2 on account of anthrax among
cattle. The district quarantined in
included parts of South Dakota, north
western Nebraska and Wyoming.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Sherman Was Pioneer.

Ponca, Neb., Nov 24.-The funeral
of Charles w. Sherman, who died in
a Sioux City hospital last week, was
largely attended.
Mr.. Sherman was a pioneer of Dix
on county and for many years had
taken an active interest and part in
the affairs and politics of the county.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
kiIdare's Wife Questions His Sanity

New York, Nov. 25.-Owen Kildare,
author and playwright, was commit
ted to Bellevue yesterday for obser-
walton as to his sanity, at the instance
of Mrs. Kildare, who before her mar
riage was known on the stage as
Leita Russell. She charged threats
against her life.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Saw Presidents Killed.

Alton, H., Nov. 25.-E. S. Kennedy,
of East Alton, has sworn off calling
on presidents, for he is probably the
only man in the United States who
has seen two presidents of the United
States assassinated.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Attacks a Boarding House.

Davenport, Ia, Nov. 25.-T. Leon
ard Sears suddenly became violently
insane last night in a boarding
house and drove the inmates out into
the rain in their night clothes, and
then proceeded to smash all the fur
niture and dishes before the police
could capture him.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
BILLIk LOSES HOPE.
Condemned Murderer Writes Letters
to His Friends.

Chicago, Nov. 24.-Billik, the con-
demned murderer today has apparent
ly given up hope of escaping execu-
ton. He spent the day writing letters
to his friends. His wife and daughter
Edna, visited him today.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
A Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs. August Druck
will be held Friday afternoon at Z
o'clock from the home in Nenow's adj
dition and at 2 o'clock from st. Paul's
Ev. Lutheran church. Rev. John
White will have charge of the SER
vices.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
shallenherner Cheekmated Here.

Lincoln, Nov. "a. - Governor'elect
Shallenberger would like to cut the
legislative session to forty days but
the constitution provides that the SEES
sion shall be not less than sixty.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Archbold on Witness Stand.

New York, Nov. 24.-John d. Arch
bold, vice president of the Standard
oil company, took the witness stand
this afternoon in the Standard hear.
ing.
Rockefeller Finishes Testimony.
John d. Rockefeller was recalled To
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
12O Wants Three DELEGATES

Norfolk Council, No. 100, of the
United Commercial Travellers, not
content to rest on the laurels gained
by its successful entertainment of the
grand council here last May, has set
out to do two things at the next coun-
Gil meeting in Columbus in May.
The council aims to secure the right
to have three delegates in the grand
council, requiring a membership of
$50 travellers. 1t also aims to at
tend the grand council meeting in a
body to see that S. f. Erskine of Nor
folk is properly elected grand senior
councillor. Local travellers plan to
take to Columbus a uniformed U. C.
T. brass band and a winner" base
ball team in uniform.
A Gold Medal Contest.
AS part of the campaign to secure
the additional twenty-three members
necessary to entitle the council to
three delegates, the council has pur.
chased solid gold presentation
jewel to be given to the member pro.
curing the largest number of applica.
lions. The membership of the coun,
Gil at this time is 1877.
Eleventh Anniversary.
A committee of Norfolk U. C. r.
men is working on plans for the cele.
bration of the eleventh anniversary
which will come on January 2, 1909,
Saturday evening.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

there and the drivers likewise. Com
modious waiting and toilet rooms have
been provided and a large amount of
money invested in the enterprise.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
CAPITAL $4,000.
George

Fred Brechler, President, George
BrechIer, Cashier.
The State Bank Of Page is capital
lied at $4,000. According to a late
directory Fred Brechler is president
and George Brechler cashier.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Decision December 2.

Washington, Nov, PA ruling of
the supreme court of the writ ccrtior.
ai in the $29,OOO,OOO fine case against
the Standard Oil company, is expected
December Z. The decision will be con
sidered by the Justices Monday and
later
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

Neigh, Neb., Nov. 24.-Special to
The News: Recent communications
of DR.. Bid of Page to DR.. Beattie of
this city in regard to the condition
of Mrs. Raymond McCabe, who was
considered at the point of death a
week ago after being accidentally shot
with a shotgun, state that the patient
is now pronounced out of danger.
Mrs. McCabe is still at the home of
her parents, near Venus.
DR.. Beattie stated in an interview
last evening that it is probably one of
the most remarkable cases of it's ma
ture on record, patient receiving a
wound in the stomach and after hav-
ing extracted from such, gun wads,
pieces of corset steel and clothing,
being on the way to recovery.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

Kellogg. for the prosecution, began
questioning him concerning the dis.
tribution of Standard OH stock.
II was expected that Kellogg would
use statements that have been made
by Rockefeller on the stand, together
with statements formerly made by
Archbold himself, to confuse the new
witness
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
THIRD OPERATION ON HENEY
viii Be Performed Today to Aid In
Throwing of Anesthetic Effects.

Throwing of Anesthetic Effects.
San Francisco, Nov. 24--In order to
aid in throwing off the effects of the
powerful anesthetics that have been
used upon him, third surgical opera
ton will be performed on Attorney
Heney, who was shot by Morris Haas,
today.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-22
Death o. Charles 4. Boutwell,.

Charles r. Boutwell, died Tuesday, Oct.
10, at ! 80 y. m. Of Inflammation OF the
liver and gallstones, after about three
weeks OF severe suffering. Drs. o. ID.
Greene OF Bethel and Il. G. Fletcher held
a post-mortem examination and found
the case just as diagnosed by them the
Sunday before.-
The funeral was held at his late home
Thursday at p. m, Rev. j. Wesley Mil
Ter Of Bethel officiating. He was buried
beside his first. wife in Mt. pleasant ceme-
terry. He left a wife, two sons and three
daughters and an aged mother who lived
in his family, two sisters and one broth
err, also many other relatives and friends.
His family have the sympathy Of the
whole community in their sad bereave-
ment
Those from out Of town to attend the
funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. George Bout
we'll, Frank and Eugene Boutwell, Of
Sherburne; Mr.. and Mrs. Mellon John
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. Stillman Stoddard. all of Pitts
field; Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Boutwell, Of
Rochester.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-22
sTocKsRipcE

Miss Edna Green was in Bethel satur-
day.
Mrs. Hattie Plunkett is visiting at
John Leonard's.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius BIackmer visited
in Rutland several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Allen OF Boston Wis
tied at A. E. Bakers day last week.
Mrs. Frank Davis Of PittsAeld was at
E. ]. Bent's Wednesday Of last week.
N. NJ. Miner Of Bethel spent Sunday at
his sisters, Mrs. Winnie Chamberlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chamberlin Of
Rochester visited Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Men
Sunday.
Mrs. Carroll Wiley and daughter, Mil
dred, Of Rochester were in town Batur-
day.
There was a game OF ball at Stock
bridge last Saturday between Gaysvilie
and Stockbridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Packard and Mrs.
John Barnes were In South Stockhridge
Thursday to attend the funeral OF Charles
Boutwell,.
Miss Mary Jones returned to Worces-
ter, Mass, Saturday. Misses Bessie
Bird. Ruth Putnam and Minnie Leonard
are at home from the Normal at Randolph
for a few days.
Henry Brooks has gone to Boston, after
a several months stay here, and will
make his headquarters at the Algonquin
club, Boston, a short time before his de-
parture for Europe to spend the winter.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-22
4 eood seIIIna PouI,ry Fooa.

The testimony of merchants who han
die Pages Perfected Poultry Food are i'm
dicative Of the popularity Of this food.
w. H. Nye of Johnson, VT, says, IN a re-
cent letter: 81 have sold Pages Per-
fected Poultry Food since its origin, aud
have found il to be the most satisfactory
OF any to the consumer. II is an egg get
ter" H. 7. Brown OF Ludlow, VT, says
pages Perfected Poultry Food sales in
crease. Doubled my sales on II last
year"
II you want to know more about this
food and the best way Of using it, write
to O. s. Page, Hyde Park. VT. for his
booklet, profitable Poultry" 1t will
be sent free, postpaid, to any one men
tioning this paper.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-22

The annual convention Of the Vermont
Christian Endeavor union was held last
week Tuesday aud Wednesday at the
Congregational church at Fair Haven,
with an attendance Of bout 100. The de-
votional service was in charge of Rev. G.
@. st. Clare OF MorrisviIle. Rev. Frank
r. Morris OF Bennington, the state presi-
dent, gave "The Presidents Survey Of
the Field" and President John NJ. Thorn
as Of Middlebury college gave an address
on Education and Service
The speakers for the session included
Rev. Robert H. Ball OF Fair Haven, Rev.
silas p. Perry of Richford, Amos R.
Wells OF Boston, editorial secretary of the
United Society OF Christian Endeavor,
Rev. Hermon s. Pinkham of Somerville,
Mass, Rev. w. P. Jackson OF st. Adams
and Rev. James 8. Kittell Of Albany, N.
Y.
The new officers are:-President, Rev.
Benjamin Swift. Woodstock; vice presi-
dent, Rev. c. c. st. Glare. MorrisviIle;
secretary, Miss Grace M. Young, Fair
Haven; assistant secretary, Miss Grace
Rouse, Burlington; treasurer, J. c.
Underwood, Hartland; superintendent
Of missions, 4. q. French, Lyndon
VILE; superintendent OF union and
Cuuuky WORK. new H. D hACOTC4uys 0lau-
chester; superintendent of Bible study,
Rev. silas P. Perry, Richford; assist
ant junior superintendent, Mrs. Beulah
Bates, Bennington; introduction superin-
tendent, Mrs. U. Q. Fuller, Richmond;
auditor, Earl NJ. LOUIS, Bennington;
transportation manager,O. II. Henderson,
st. Johnsbury.
In the report OF the finance committee,
II was suggested that $500 be raised for
current expenses by contributions from
the members, the senior members con-
tributing ten cents each and the juniors
five. The committee recommended Miss
Grace M. Young Of Fair Haven for the
position Of field worker at a salary Of f35
per month.
The Endeavorers are making rapid
gains in the state. Vermont now has EOS
societies, eight new ones having been
formed in year and eight having dis
banded. There has been an increase in
membership OF 5s7 in twelve months.
The total number Of Endeavorers in the
state, not including the juniors, is 5000.
There have been 100 conversions report
ed as directly traceable to the society.
There sre 81 junior societies, with a mem
bership Of 1 ZOO.
The treasurer, Jay q. Underwood of
Hartland, reported $3.50 received during
the year and 1859 expended.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-22

general, contributed to make the week
success. The first day, Monday, was des-
igDated as automobile and reception day;
Tuesday as percentage and produce day.
when a contribution was made with all
business places based on the per cent OF
the profits OF the days business; Wednes-
day there was lawn party, with special
features; Thursday the was q play at
the Town hall for the benefit OF the Ii
brary; Friday was tag day; and Saturday
was the mems day. On this day there
was a rousing baseball game between the
fat and lean men. and In the evening q
public reception conducted by the men.
Numerous contributions were received
from several public minded citizens and
the Kings Daughters are to be congratu-
lated on surprising their aim, which was
to raise thousand dollars.
The example Of Swanton should be an
inspiration to other towns in the state.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-22
Novel Library Fund Enterprise.

The village OF swanton lately celebrat-
ed the ninth birthday of its free public
library in a very novel and enterprising
fashion, giving up an entire week to the
celebration, with the result Of birthday
gift of $500.
The Kings Daughters were sponsors
for the library at its inception and for itl
brought about the celebration of the Ii
brary week. The event and its purpose
were well advertised in the Swanton Cou-
rier, which gave liberal space fer the pur-
pose. The ideals and purposes OF the II
brary were set forth in most strenuous
and appreciative terms for several weeks
before the celebration occurred.
The business men, owners of automo-
biles, boys and girls, and the public in
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-22

F. A. Thayer OF Woodstock was at
home last Friday.
Or. Johnstone Of Rutland was at will
liam Jones' recently.
Mrs. Frances Nichols and Miss Pearle
Davis left for Montreal Monday.
Mrs. Morse OF Sharon il SPENDING some
time with her brother, @. d. Newell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roundy Of Royalton Wis
tied at H. B. Mills last week Wednesday.
Mrs. Frances Nichols and Mrs. J. s.
Davis visited relatives in Pittsheld over
Sunday.
Mrs. Kate Wright and children Of
Gaysville are visiting at her fathers,
Henry Flint.
Master Lawrence Pratt got a very Sc
we're bump from a fall at the schoolhouse
Thursday afternoon at recess. being I'M
conscious until O'Clock in the evening,
but seems 10 have suffered no serious
effects from il.
Messrs. Stacy and Howard Of Croydon
Flats, N. H., were at j. 8. Davis Friday
aud purchased the Chamberlin lot, belong
ing to the Brooks estate. Royal Flint
and Guy Wilson Of Bethel ran the lines
on the lot Saturday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-22
wlLLlAMsToWN

Andrew Rurnham has been in quite
Door health this fail.
Miss Bessie Davenport OF Barre visited
b Windsor Ditty's last week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Fred Drouan Of Adamant
are visiting at Hiram Drury's.
Lawyer Harvey OF Montpelier was in
Down ON business last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Bailey are visiting
On Boston, also Mrs. o. A. Gale.
Herbert Farnham has moved to the
home Of his father and win live in part OF
his house.
Mrs. Kate d. Lso Of Wells River was in
town last week Wednesday and inspected
the W. r. e.
The Grange fair held last week was a
great success and added a nice sum to
their treasury.
Williamstown grange have entered the
piano contest now on at Homer Fits
store In Barre and would be pleased to
have all their friends who are intereste d
IN the grange to send their coupons to the
secretary or leave at M. J. Drury's store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-22

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strengthens the lungs and expels
colds Get the genuine in q yellow pack
age.
II. A. Leonard, Randolph, c. E. Black,
South Royalton, d. o. Goodno. Roches-
ter, F. II. Totman. North Tunbridge,
Victor A. Grant, Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-22
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Emulsion

the oil is emulsiied and made
easy to take-easy to digest
and easy to be absorbed in to
the body-and Is the most
natural and useful fatty food to
feed and nourish the wasted
body that is known in medicine
today
Nothing can be found to take
its place. fyou are rundown
you should take it.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-10-22

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SOUTH sTocksRlDeE


We wish to express our sincere thanks
to all who assisted Us and brought flow
ers to the funeral of our beloved hus-
band, father and brother.
Mrs. Nellie Boutwell, and Family,
Miss Mary Boutwell,.