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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30
BREAKS NECK.
That's What Happened to Theo. 7
johnson in California.

johnson IN CdliIOTn'd.
Burke Gazette: At last the particu-
lars of the injuries sustained by Theo.
T. Johnson in California have reached
Burke, and the only wonder is that
Mr.. Johnson is alive, since his neck
was broken.
1t seems that he was with party OF
people driving in the mountains when
night came on. Rains had washed out
the road on the side of canyon and
in the darkness the whole turnout
horses, stage coach and people-went
over end to the bottom of the canyon
The vertebrae in Mr.. Johnson's neck
were dislocated, but expert surgical
attention succeeded in a correct read
justment and he will soon be as new
having undergone an injury which is
usually fatal.
| The reason particulars were not re
ceived here sooner is that Mr.. John
sons brother, who is with him, hac
been directing all communications tc
Burke, Neb," and the mistake was
not noticed until the letters were re
turned without delivery.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30
FiIinus in Knox.

Bloomfield. Neb,, July 23.-The fol
lowing is list of the candidates who
have filed for county office in Knox
county:
Treasurer - Howard w. Crandall
(dem.), Willard w. Walton (rep.).
Clerk-Phil b. Clark (dem), Emil
Eliasson (rep).
Sheriff--Charles A. Hillberg, j. C
Jeppesen, F. Q, Kinney and Vac. Was
nick (dem.), Ernest d. Maxwell End
]. l. Burns (rep.).
Judged. C. Laird (dem.), A. c. Lo
gan (dep.).
Superintendent - Chris w. Deme
and e. A. Murphy (dem.). H. H. Hick
mann (rep.).
Surveyor j. l.. Seeley (dem.)
Charles A. Nippell (rep).
Coroner-J. Harvey Mettlen dem
James r. Kalar (rep.).
Supervisors-First district, Charles
N. DAILY (dem.), L. r. Emmons (rep.)
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30
Woman Jumps Into River.

Kearney, Neb., July 23.-Mrs. L. N
Mills of Winona, Mimi, who has been
visiting with her daughter, Mrs. St
John, at this place, committed suicide
by jumping into the Platte river. Mrs
Mills, who has been suffering from
mental trouble, in company with 6
party of ladies was crossing the LONG
bridge near here in buggy, ant
without warning sprang into the
river. Her lifeless body was re
covered a quarter mile down the
stream. The family is prominent.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30
Wayne FIIInus.

Wayne Herald: Saturday was the
last day for filing under the new pri
mary law and the result does not show
that there was any great scramble tc
get into the office holding band wagon
In fact, earnest solicitation even could
not get candidates enough to fill al
the offices. Below we give the names
and Offices for which various candi
dates filed.
Republican--Guy Strickland, survey
or; Alfred Bohlander, county clerk;
G. 8. Mears and Geo. Miner for sher
in; C. H, Bright and Mrs. Elsie Littel
for county superintendent; Chas. s
Beebe, treasurer; James Britton, coun
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30
Madison County Is Out of Debt.

The statement of County Treasurer
Peterson published today, probably
makes the best showing of any
treasurers statement ever published
in this county. This statement shows
that the county is out of debt, except
the current bills that have been con-
tracted since the 1908 levy was ex-
hausted, and these will be paid as
soon as the 1909 levy is available. 1t
is true there are outstanding warrants
to the amount of $936.71, but these
have all been called in and the rea-
son they are not paid is because they
have not been presented.
Good Work of Commissioners.
This showing speaks volumes for
the economical management of county
affairs under the direction of the
present board of county commission.
ers. 1t will be remembered that
some five or six years ago, the county
was asked to vote bonds in the amount
of $4,000 to build and repair bridges,
which proposition the voters very
promptly turned down. In face of
this condition during the past four
years the commissioners have gone
ahead improving roads and bridges
having invested some $4,000 in new
steel bridges and a large sum in
roads, without voting bonds or levyine
any extra tax, and the county stands
today out of debt. Now every bridge
across the Elkhorn is steel bridge
except one, the old policy of patching
a bridge at constant expense having
been abandoned in favor of perma
nent, substantial structures. Seven
teen bridges have been built in the
county during the past four years
and incidentally six of them have beer
puilt in Norfolk and in this imme
date vicinity.
Real Things Done.
Besides the bridge improvements
miles of road have been clayed ant
put in first class condition all owe
the county, while considerable none
has been invested in taking care o
the river where it was cutting int
, roads and private property, the sys
tenn of ripraping adopted having prov
ed unusually successful.
|, Make Every Dollar Count.
}. This showing is somewhat remark
| able in view of the bad state of a
, fairs four years ago, in that Will
: the county owed large sums at tina
. time, it is practically out of del
now. No more forceful commentar
on the business sagacity of the boar
of county commissioners who hav
o handled the financial affairs of tn
a county could be made. The reaso
for this better condition is probabl
d due largely to the policy adopted
n securing a full dollars worth for tn
county for a dollar, the better method
e of making contracts and the person
!, supervision of individual members
Y the board insuring that when IL
t. county's money was being eXpende
]. Just as much results were expected ;
t. though it were individual funds,
1. policy that has resulted in bringir
e, Madison county from chaos of de
n to a condition of freedom from indie
tedness.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30
Homesteader Becomes Bride.

Miss Bertha Stumer of Gregory, one
of the claim winners in Trip county,
was married to Emil Renter, also Of
Gregory. The young couple will make
their home on the claim of the bride.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

claims that he has great confidence In
real estate and insists that his ambi-
ton is to own farm. well stocked
with fine cattle and horses. When he
has secured this he will quit the road
and become q farmer.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30
That Settles u.

Goldie, in Wayne Democrat: Sher'
if Mears and / settled up that ten
thousand-dollar damage suit the other
day. Grant said he would throw of,
half for immediate settlement, and
just as promptly threw off the other
half, so the account is now squared.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

I'm my opinion Secretary Wilson Is
afraid to rescind the order and Is also
afraid to have the matter come into
court, believing that he will be defeat.
ed. In the meantime Nebraska millers
will continue to manufacture bleached
flour
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
sease, and in order to cure II you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internalIy, ana acts di-
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this
country for years and is a regular
best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect com
bination OF the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results
in. curing Catarrh. Send for testimon-
ials free.
Sold by druggists, price Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipatIon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

Third district Henry Schwartz
(dem.); Fifth district, James Baker
(dem); Seventh district, James G.
Weber (dem.).
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

The want ads are important to bar
gain hunters-sometimes a close sec
ond to the store ads.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

You decide-in planning and prepar-
Ing your neutrality-suspicious. your
store is to be busy, whether things
are to move" or to lag.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30
Four Hurt at Pierce; Auto SomersauIts

Pierce. Neb., July 23.-Special to
The News: AS the result of serious
automobile accident between and 10
o'clock last night Miss Anna Williams,
17-year.old daughter of ex-Railway
Commissioner j. A. Williams of this
place, was so severely injured that she
was unconscious all night and far into
the day today. From the fact that she
was vomiting blood, it is feared she
has been internally hurt. Her ear was
almost completely torn off, and split.
The physicians would not say this
morning what her chances were for
recovery.
Three others Hurt.
Besides the serious injuries sus-
tanned by Miss Anna Williams, other
occupants of the touring car were
bruised and hurt. The injured:
Ben Nelson, driver of the car, sus-
tanned a severe ankle sprain.
Miss Isabella Williams, sister of
the seriously injured girl, was bruised
about the face.
Miss Belle Turner was bruised about
the face.
Speeding in Dark; No Lights.
1t was in a Forde touring car, driven
by Nelson, that the party were riding
They were on the race track and had
tust been passed by Bert Miller in his
Maxwell machine, going in the same
direction.
hot 1
o'clock, and despite the fact that there
were no lights on the machine, Mel
son put on full speed and headed foI
the inside of the track in an effort t
pass the car ahead Girls in the ca
screamed that Miller's car was on thu
inside of the track At this, Nelson
without stacking his car, shot towarC
the outside track. Seeing that HI
would strike the fence, he turned an
other sharp angle back toward the in
side.
Car Turns somersault.
Because of the speed and the sharI
angle, the car turned over on its lef
side, splitting all occupants, and the
went on over landing on Its wheel
Again,
Miss Anna Williams, the badly II
jured girl, was taken to the office c
DR.. F. G. Salter and DR.. Pheasant an
DIR. Oelke called. Later she was tai
en- to the home Of her parents.
For brief period this morning sh
regained consciousness, then lapse
into unconsciousness again.
Brother Recently Hurt.
The Misses Williams had just a
rived in Pierce yesterday from Lii
coin. Judge and Mrs. Williams can
several days ago, but the daughter
were detained by reason of a stree
car accident in which their brother
head was injured.
Judge Williams has been in POI
health and the nerve shock of tn
distressing accident has gone hal
with him, as we'll as with Mrs. Wi
Jams.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-07-30

All this plan seemed feasible, but
Richie lacked the capital to buy can
vas and move the show. He attempt
ed to interest local parties, who finally
refused to come through" in the
game.
Without funds himself, Richie was
unable to carry out the plan.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
PORTUGUESE SOCIETY
LAYS A CORNERSTONE
Ceremonies Held at New Hall of
Supreme Council

SAN LEANDRO, Sept. 12.-In the
presence of the grand directors and
delegates from branch lodges, the cor
nerstone of the new hall for the SUI
preme council of the Portuguese union
of California, in Hayward avenue near
Chumlia street, was laid this afternoon
at o'clock. John G. Mattos, appraiser
of the port of San Francisco, acted as
master of ceremonies
The ceremony of laying the corner
stone was conducted by Grand Directors
John Pereira, president; Jose Pereira.
vice president; l.. j. Martins, secretary;
J. G. Mattos, f. l.. Lemos, T.. j. Cunha
j. b. Mendoza, G. L. Pereira r. v. Silva.
N. Fraga, A. A Sarmento and j. p M en-
doza.
Addresses were delivered by Attorney
T. L. Frates of Oakland Attorney f. L.
LemoS of Hayward J. p. Mendoza of
Oakland and j G. Mattos The speakers
dwelt upon the growth of the order
from it's formation in this city 20 years
ago by 80 men to the present time
when 1t is ranked among the strong
est beneficiary orders in the United
States, having in funds the amount of
$500 enrolled in 8S lodges, the order
has $4,000 invested in United States
and school bonds
The hall. of which the cornerstone
was laid today, is to serve as the state
headquarters and will be the official
home of Grand Secretary Martins. The
building itself, with a fire and burglar
the order, is to cost 1000, and a least
$4,000 will be spent upon its equipment.
1t is to be in the mission style, two
stories in height.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
ARTISTS ARRANGE
MANY EXHIBITIONS
Berkeley Art Association to
Hold Comprehensive Ex-
hibits of All Branches

BERKELEY, Sept. 12.-Announce-
ment of the dates for the different ex-
hibitions to be held in this city by the
Berkeley art association was made to-
day by the directors of the organiza-
ton. -yho have secured the use of a
showroom in the California School of
Arts and Crafts for headquarters and
have arranged an exhibition for each
month of the season.
Besides regular exhibits of paintings,
under tie direction of an executive
committee to be appointed by G. G.
Deakin, president of the association,
prints, handcrafts, photographs and
other branches of art will be given at
tention, beginning with an exhibit of
Japanese prints to be held Monday,
September 20, when a ''house warm
ing" will take place and the members
will take possession of their new head
quarters.
Arrangements for other exhibits.
with committees in charge, are as fol-
lows:
September--Japanese prints, brocades and Gu
rios; G. c. Dakin, chairman.
October-Annual exhibition of oils; executive
committee.
Elton 7. Brown. chairman
Observation-Disclosures Mrs Fanny L. Do
January-Local artists, Miss Louise NJ. Car
penter.
February ry-Archtecture; William c. Hayes,
chairman
March-water colors. black and white; Miss
Charlotte Colby. chairman.
April-Photographs; A. W. Rice. chairman.
The opening nights Of these affairs
will be for members of the association
and lectures will be given by authorl-
ties on the particular branch shown at
the exhibit. Meetings of the associa-
ton will be held in the same room
used for exhibits and several enter
tainments are planned for the winter.
The new officers and directors of the
association, elected at last week
meeting, are as follows:
President G. c. Dakin; vice president Will
liam Charles Hayes; second vice president, Miss
Mabel Weed: treasurer, Earil H.. Webb; seere-
tary, Miss Marie Orr.
Directors-Afrs Elinor Carlisle. Mrs. J. NJ.
Pierce. Mrs Charlotte Colby. z. F. Connor.
C. L. Biedenbach. j. B. Chapman
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
GERMAN SOCIETIES To
ORGANIZE STATE BODY
Convention of Delegates Will
Meet in Oakland Sunday

OAKLAND. Sept. 12.-Members of
the state will gather next Sunday at
Germania hall for the purpose of form
ing state association. This will be
the first convention of the kind held
in California and much good is expected
to result from the union of the vari-
Gus Organizations. So great has been
the interest manifested in the conven-
tion that many members of German So
cieties will attend as individuals, in
addition to the regularly accredited
delegates.
The convention will begin Sunday
morning. An adjournment will be
taken for dinner, after which the ses-
sion will be resumed In the evening
there will be a grand ball and recep-
tion. which will close the convention.
The associations that will be repre-
sented from Oakland are the Oakland
turnverein the Pacific turnbezirk, the
Oakland verein eintracht Concordia
lodge No. 263, I. o. r. NJ; Oakland
maDnerchor; EncinaI lodge, Order of
Hermann Sons; Hayward lodge No. IA.
Order Hermann Sons; Verein Hortensia,
German ladies' relief society; Vor-
waertz lodge No. 2, Order Hermann
Sons; Co1Gordia Rebekah lodge No.
152; West Berkeley lodge No. 81, Or
No. 2. Order Hermann Sons; Court Har-
monte No. 25, f. of A; Deutscher klub,
and Eintracht frauenverein.
The committee of arrangements con-
sists of c. Wollemann, II. Loeffier and
George Kirchner.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
CHOSEN EDITOR OF
COLLEGE MONTHLY
Student of Senior Class at St.
- Mary's Named to Direct
the Collegian

OAKLAND. Sept. 12.-Eugene J. Rior-
dan. student in the senior class of ST.
Mary's college, has been appointed
editor of the Collegian, the monthly
magazine issued by the students of the
school He succeeds John P. Doran 90,
who surrendered the editorial chair at
the time of his graduation in June
Riordan has had considerable eNpe-
rfence in student journalism, having
been for two years member of the
editorial staff of Blue and White. the
student monthly of Sacred Heart coll
lege, San Francisco. Last year he was
exchange editor of the Coliegian, in
which capacity he came into close touch
with the leading student papers of the
United States and Canada.
The first number of the Collegian is
sued under the new editor will appear
in October. The student paper, now
beginning it's sixth year. has been from
its inception literary and financial
success and takes high rank among the
college monthlies of the country.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
ELOPING COUPLE
RECEIVE BLESSING
Brides Mother Forgives Her
After Secret Marriage
to Los AngeIan

BERKELEY. Sept. 12.-After an
early morning marriage ceremony
celebrated without her mothers
knowledge, Mrs. Hurd Spence, for
merly Miss Grace Louise Letcher,
and her husband, Los Angeles
commercial traveller. were forgiven
this morning by the brides mother.
Mrs. Minnie Letcher, of 2614 Hilgard
avenue, and happiness again reigns
in the family.
The marriage of Miss Letcher, who
is well known in Berkeley society,
has caused some interest about Berke-
ley. Apprehension was felt by the
young couple as to the manner in
which Mrs Letcher, who was opposed
to the wedding on account of her
daughters i'll health. would take the
news of the ceremony. The mother
bowed to what appeared to be the in
evitable.
After the successful elimination of
their plans. which resulted in a we'd
ding at 2 o'clock in the morning. Mr.
and Mrs. Spence decided to brave the
young couple say they had waited
eight years for the event, but they
felt not the less timid now that it
was over.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spence have gone to
Los Angeles, where the groom s
parents live. There the newlyweds
will spend their honeymoon. Their
home will be in Berkeley, Spence hav-
ling arranged to establish himself in
business in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13

~ AKLAND, Sept. 12.-The New
/ Century club is planning an
~ elaborate meeting for Sep
tember "a, when they entertain a
number of specially honored guests at
their attractive clubhouse in west
Oakland. Mrs. Charles J. Woodbury.,
who is acting president. has asked the
state president of federated CLUBS, the
district president. the president or the
Federated Mothers clubs of Berkeley,
Mrs. Elinor Carlisle and one or two
other women to accept of the hospi-
taIitv of the club. The organization,
which is unique in the state federation
for far reaching work which has been
ACCOMPLISHED in the few years or It's
existence. claims the loyalty of more
than 100 members. The clubwomen
are planning to show something OF
what has been done, their guests OF
honor being urged to go down early
in the day to visit the kinaergar.en M
classes and to see the result OF the
instruction in sewing and boY classes.
The annual meeting of the Country
club of Washington township on Mon
dav afternoon was made the occasion
of a unique and happy gathering wnen
Mrs J. A. Bunting entertained the
members of the club and their honored
guests. Mrs. James B. Hume, Mrs. Cora
r.. Jones and the members of the
Adelphian club of Alameda to an al
fresco luncheon in the grape arbor
AZ sycamore farm. Following the dis
cussion of the menu the guests, many
IF whom were in costume, formed the
nageant which was led by the mimic
band. dignifed clubwomen playing
rnelodiously upon combs. After the
~ u,
following program was given;
HOSTESS Msse0ms1n Club ResponseSMrs. Hume The
AaeIP6an cgSMas %nv Should nflss Men
MillIcent Shinn. The Clubwoman Deienos her
self'-Mrs. Cora e. Jones.
The women of the Town and Gown
cl,,b OF Berkeley will give an elaborate
recention in their picturesque club
bouse Monday. The afternoon will
take the form of house warming in
their enlarged and improved quarters.
Nine stopani, who is spending the
w W. Henry, in Berkeley from her
home in New York. will contribute to
the musical program. Mrs. w. S.
wattles is president. In the receiving
party will be Mrs. Earll H. Webb.
chairman of the day; Mrs. w. H. Pay
son. Mrs. E. C. Holmes, Mrs. S. NJ.
Todd, Mrs. H. II. Whiting, Mrs. Roy
Woolsey, Miss Ruby Morse.
The September luncheon will be en-
loved by the members of Ebell and
their guests in the clubhouse in Har-
rison street on Tuesday. Mrs. T. L.
Baker will preside as hostess. The
after luncheon musicale will be con-
tributed by Mime. Thompson of London,
piano, and Miss Eva Fale, vocal.
The luncheon on Wednesday after
noon will be an attraction to the
women of the Oakland club, the first
of the season always claiming a fresh
interest for the members. Mrs. Fred
erick Turton will preside as hostess.
At the first gathering Of the Twen-
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
HE FOUR COUNTIES BORDERING on SAN FRANCISCO BAY
FAlLFROM HEADER
FRACTURES SKULL
Girl Is Killed and Brothers and
Sisters Bones Broken
on Ranch

-~LIVERMORE. Sept. 12--Dora Barg-
man. the IA year old daughter Of
rancher. living near here. was, instantly
killed. her 1s year old brother had a
leg broken and sister of Il years had
her arm broken in an accident on the
farm this afternoon while the parents
were away.
The three children climbed to the top
of a large header which stood in a field
half a mile from the house The heavy
machine topp1ed under the weight and
pitched to one side. throwing the chill
dren TO the ground. Dora Bargman
struck head down and her skull was
fractured. She died instantly.
The two other children were rolled
off the header and fell several feet to
the ground. The boys injury, broken
leg, may prove serious. as the limb
was badly fractured. and the sister
broke her right forearm.
1t was an hour after the accident be-
fore aid reached the children The
girl whose arm had been broken was
able to raise n cry when rancher
drove by, and medical aid was sum
moned. The body of Dora Bargman
was taken to the morgue at Livermore,
where an inquest will be held.
The parents of the children had gone
TO Livermore for the afternoon me
eldest girl was left in charge OF her
brother and sister, and it is said she
was the leader in the childish games
which led them TO climb the header.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
DODDS IN SKETCH
AT BELL THEATER
Clever Playlet Among Attrac-
tions That Make Up a
Strong Bill

OAKLAND. Sept. 12.-"Dutton's
Claim a dainty playlet, attracted the
attention of Bell theater patrons today
as an enjoyable vaudeville act, the
players being Emily Dodd and Jessie
Dodd. 1t was a refreshing number on
an unusually good program
Hugh Lloyd performed nEel aero
batic turn, among other clever feats
making a somersault on stretched
rope while playing violin His act
thrilled the spectators.
'gThe. Actress and the Dude, sing
ing skit, gave Harvard and Cornell a
chance to entertain. Tom Bateman
helped to please the audiences with
nautical songs and dances Roltaire's s
sleight of hand performance was bet
ter than the ordinary run of stage
magic Goodhue and Bergue enlivened
the bill with spectacular singing and
dancing.