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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13
MORE COAL AT BLOOMFIELD
Vein Seven Feet Struck by Borers
LOOKING for Oil.

Bloomfield, Neb., Aug. Ga second
vein of coal measuring seven feet
thick was struck by the drillers of the
Bloomfield Gas and Oil company.
After leaving the first vein, which
was six feet thick, the drill passed
through about five feet of rock, then
striking the second stratum of coal.
After leaving this stratum the drill
passed through eight feet of rock and
fire clay, when the unird vein of coal
was struck. This third vein seems to
be of a better quality than the first
two, but as they are still drilling in
coal the thickness cannot be deter
mined until they have passed through
it. The state geological department
was wired today to send an expert
chemist here at once to analyze the
specimens of the three strata. AL
though these three veins are sufficient
to mine, the company will not stop
drilling until depth of 1900 feet or
more is reached for the purpose of
striking oil.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13

set against the matrimonial idea on
first thought. He was afraid this un.
ion would draw the doctor away from
his research work and impoverish the
world by just so much. In subse.
quent spiritual communication, how.
ever he relented.
Doctor Hyslop has published a rec.
ord of these Balmar seances in the
journal of the American Society for
Psychical Research, which is just out.
\ reference was made to the POSSIBLE.
ity of the doctor marrying again in one
of the first communications that the
medium had with his fathers spirit.
"A woman always spoils every.
thing" said the spirit of the elder
Hyslop by way of general comment.
We'll, would you say that about the
woman l am interested in?" asked the
son.
81 will not; find out women's little
tricks and tell me your opinion" was
the spirits reply.
"All right. What do you say in re.
gard to my thoughts about the mat.
ter?"
Spirit of Father-You are thinking
of marrying her.
Doctor Hyslop-What do you think
of it?
Fathers Spirit-Good, it is not best
for any man to be alone.
Doctor Hyslop-Yes, | understand,
but am | making a wise choice?
Fathers Spirit think she is as
good as any of them are. She is smart
and such perfect woman. When are
you going to be married?
Doctor Hyslop-I am not certain it
will happen at all; | wanted to see
what you thought about it.
Fathers Spirit-Oh, yes it will; she
loves you and will not let you get
away.
Doctor Hyslop-What does Doctor
HOdgsOn think about it?
Fathers Spirit-Ife says a married
man is retarded in scientific research.
The spirit of the elder Hyslop on
several occasions was deeply grieved
because he couldn't be more definite
and emphatic in his statements. 1t
took the spirit of the elder Hyslop
only about twenty-four hours to
change its views about the doctors
marriage.
"The light is fading out. can't do
good work." it complained.
But presently there will be bet.
ter connection" it went on.
Fathers Spirit-Don't take the ad
vice given to you last night.
Doctor Hyslop-No? l don't under
stand. Why?
Fathers Spirit-It's not good.
Doctor Hyslop-Why not?
Fathers Spirit-It does not ring
true.
Doctor Hyslop-What is the matter?
Fathers Spirit-It would prove diff
ferent once bird is netted.
Doctor Hyslop-Yes, I understand.
had long ago given it up. We are
good friends and both agreed it was
not for the best.
does not really feel that way. We see
inside the working mind. In that we
have an advantage over you.
Doctor HySlop-Yes, but can you say
exactly how she feels about it?
Fathers Spirit-S!e is not really in
terested in your work, but in the man.
Should you marry, she would make de-
mands inconsistent with the work you
now carry on. James, you are engaged
in the noblest kind of a work. There
is no man who has done so much to
benefit mankind.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13

We're: Ruben Kicsau. Thomas obi.
ome, Carl Logan, Earl Krant2, Frank
South and Guy Parish. Little Asher
was a general fayorite and his untime.
ly end, after weeks of frightful suffer.
ing, caused deepest sorrow in Norfolk
among those who knew him.
Miss Jennie Schwenk returned from
Madison yesterday,
II. F, Slaughter of Gregory is here
on business trip today
Mrs. Henry SemmIer of Sioux City
is here visiting with friends.
Will Heinrich of Omaha visited with
Adolph Moldenhauer yesterday.
+. c. Coryell returned from bust
ness trip to Orchard yesterday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13
Knapp Wants to Get Well.

AS soon as Charles Knapp of Madi-
son RECEIVERS sufficiently from the bull
let wound inflicted in his head by
himself, steps will be taken toward
prosecuting him for shooting his wife
with intent to murder her, according
to County Attorney James Nichols,
who was in Norfolk yesterday.
Knapp, 1t is said, now regrets his
deed and wants to live. Indications
are that both he and his wife will re-
cover.
Some years ago Knapp created a
sensation in Madison by pursuing a
couple Of girls and firing a revolver
at them.
He has become crazed with drink.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13
Fighting Fire at Dallas.

Wisner Chronicle: James Newbigg-
ing and l.. Erving, the latter formerly
of Bennett Neb. and a travelling sales.
man for shoe concern, we'll known to
several merchants of Wisner narrow.
ly prevented what might have been a
second disastrous prairie fire near Dial.
las, S. d., last Sunday evening. Mr..
and Mrs. Newbigging had driven over
for a chat with their new neighbors,
and shortly after their arrival Mrs.
Erving, glancing toward an adjoining
neighbors, discovered that covered
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13
INDIAN LAND ROW.
Agreement to Convey it is Attached
by United States Attorney.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Aug. GA suit
of an unusual character, involving a
valuable tract of land situated in
Moody county, has just been instituted
in the United States court in this
city by E. E. Wagner, United States
attorney for South Dakota, acting in
behalf of the general government.
The defendants in the action are
Louis Hemmer, William II. Fletcher,
J. E. Peart, Richards Trust company,
were forcibly removed from the tract
Fred d. Henderson, as treasurer of
Moody county; E. B. Horribly, as audi
tor of Moody county; Job Robinson
and S. w. and l.. w. Ballard, co-part-
ners as Ballard & Son, of Moody
county.
The land involved in the suit was
entered as an Indian homestead at
the United States land office in Sioux
Falls on October 7, 1878, by Henry
Taylor, fullblood Santee Sioux In
dian. Taylor made final proof on the
land in 1884 and occupied the tract
until about April %, of the present
year, when it is alleged in the COM
plant in the case himself and family
weer forcibly removed from the tract
by Louis Hemmer, one of the defend
ants in the action. On August %,
the register of deeds of Moody county
an assignment to William H. Fletcher
of a contract by which Taylor and his
wife agreed to convey the land to j.
e. Peart.
About November 81, 1908, Taylor
and his wife refused to convey the
land to Fletcher The latter then in
stituted an action in the United
States court in this city, and in De-
cember of last year Judge Garland
issued an order appointing trustee
or executor with authority to deed
the land to Fletcher in accordance
with the agreement entered into by
Taylor and his wife, upon payment of
the agreed price of $4,000. On the
ground that an error was made in the
patent issued to Taylor by the gov
eminent in 1884 a new patent was is
sued to Taylor by the government
this year.
The purpose of the suit just insti-
tuted by United States Attorney Wag-
ner is to have the contract, deeds and
other instruments cancelled so the
land can revert back to Taylor and
his wife, the United States govern
ment contending that under the trust
deed or patent issued to Taylor by
the government the land cannot be
alienated by him and is not subject to
taxation, pending the termination of
the twenty-fve-year trust period pro-
vided in the government deed or pat
emit
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13

ONeill Frontier: Candidates for
nominations for county Offices have
filed their petitions and requests to
nave their names put on the ballot for
the primary election August II. There
mas been no great concern over DO.
litical affairs in this county thus far
and candidates have not been as mn.
merous as usual. There has been
some question as to whether Saturday
or Monday was the last day for filing.
The law requires that filing shall be
made at least thirty days previous TO
the primary election, which, according
to the calendar would close the filing
Saturday, the 18th. However, tbev
tapped over into Monday, the candi-
date for the fusion nomination for
treasurer filing that day. His name
VIII probably go on the ballot as there
is but one candidate for the nomina-
ton.
The list of those who have filed fol-.
lows:
Treasurer-J. C. Harnish of O'Neiu
republican,; Leo j. Splitter of Ewing,
fusion.
Clerk-W. p. Simar of Atkinson, re-.
publican; S. F, McNicols of O'Neill,
and S. A. Hickman of Atkinson, fusion,
Sheriff-Henry Grady of O'Neill re.
publican; VIM. Froelich of O'Neill, flu.
sion.
Judge. J. Malone of Inman, re-
publican; j. A. Golden of ONeill, flu.
sion.
Observation-Disclosures E. link of
sand Creek, republican; Minnie B.
Miller of Atkinson, fusion.
Coroner-E. T. Wilson, republican.
Surveyor-M F. Norton has been
nominated by the three parties.
Supervisors-Second district: J. NJ
Hunter, republican; Fourth district.
In. ID. SEWERS, republican and demo.
cratic; Sixth district: F. j. Dobroval.
ney, republican; Anton PRUSSIA fusion.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13
To Save Clear AXE,

Sioux Falls, S. D., Aug. ca move
ment has been inaugurated by the pa
triotic citizens of Clear Lake to save
from destruction Clear lake, a fine
body of water near that place, from
which the town was named. Water es-
capes from the lake through an out
let in such quantities that the life of
the lake is threatened. 1t is planned
to construct a huge dam across the
outlet and thus prevent the escape of
water in quantities that will maintain
the lake at a stationery level.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13
SMALL GRAIN is INJURED.
Heat and High Winds Do Some Dam
nqe in Dakota

Waterfowl, S. d., Aug. 6.-Thate
small grains of all kinds, with the DOS.
slble exception of flax, have materially
suffered within the past ten days, ow-
ing TO an excess of heat and high
WINDS, Is the consensus of opinion of
those who profess to be crop experts
IN this section of South Dakota.
To what extent damage has resulted
is matter of speculation, the farmers
ana crop experts not agreeing, but
they are substantially agreed that
grain has been injured.
Barley, which promised to be big
crop a short time ago, appears to have
been the first to be affected Macaroni
wheat (durum), which constitutes the
bulk of the wheat crop in the vicinity
or Watertown, has also been in furious.
~ affected, perhaps more so than other
small grains, excepting barley.
The past three weeks have been
more than ordinarily warm for this
season of the year, and the lack of
rain has enabled the dry winds and hot
sun to blight the forming heads.
Three weeks ago experts were unan-
lmous in the opinion that South Da-
kota never had better prospect for
bumper crop, but present indications
are that small grain will not be much
better than good average for a good
year. If the weather should continue
bad for the maturing fields for another
week, the yield will be further re-
duced and the quality will likewise be
proportionately injured.
Further injuries, for the present at
least, were stopped last night by
heavy rainfall. Cooler weather is pre-
vailing today.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13

Grand Island Independents The sec
ond annual convention of the Nebras-
ka State Travellers association will be
held In Grand Island August 6 and 7,
and from reports received it is eX-
pected that over 200 of the knights of
the grip will be in attendance. Dele
gates will be here from all parts of
the state and an excellent program has
been prepared for them.
The meeting will be called to order
on the opening day by President w.
c. Alexander of Hastings, followed by
prayer by Rev. Louis A. Arthur of st.
Stephens church. Mayor Schulz will
deliver the address of welcome, which
will be responded to by w. d. Wilhoit.
The morning session of the first day
will be occupied with business con-
nected with the association, as we'll as
part of the afternoon. w. NJ. Maupin,
labor commissioner, Is booked for the
first address of the meeting and w.
Brooks will address the convention on
United Commercial Travelerism.
An interesting feature Of the first
evenings session will be an address by
Gov. A. c. Shallenberger on the sub
ject, "The Relation of Travelling Men
to the State of Nebraska" A. F.. Shell
don will speak on "The Science of
Salesmanship."
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13
Town to be Moved.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Aug. 6.-The
town of Hereford, which is situated
on the south bank of the Belle Fourche
river in Meade county, is to enjoy
the unique distinction of being moved
bodily to a new location on the north
bank of the river. The change is To-
cation will give the town a much bet
ter site and is expected to prove Of
benefit to all who are interested in
the future growth of the town
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13
SPIRITS HALT WEDDING.
"Shall DR.. James n. Hyslo? Marry
Again." "Spooks" Are Asked.

A9alnF 'SpOokS' ARE ASkeu'
New York, Aug. 3.-There is a live
ly difference of opinion among the
"spooks" which love DR.. James H.
Hyslop, the psychic researcher, as to
whether he ought to marry again.
The spirits of the doctors first wife
and his father and Prof. Richard Hodg-
son all know a woman the doctor has
picked out and have some advice to
give him. They have spoken through
Mrs. Belmar, the wife Of a physician
employed by the United States gov
eminent, who lapsed into a mediumist.
ic trance and took down in automatic
writing a conversation between Doctor
Hyslop and his spirit relatives and
friends.
The spirit of old Robert Hyslop, the
late lamented parent of the psychic in.
vestigator, declared itself at first as
favoring the doctor taking another
wife. Later, however. the venerable
spirit changed its mind and suggested
it would not be a good thing for the
investigators children.
The spirit of the first Mrs. James
Hyslop was more or less noncommit'
tai, but Hyslop's father declared in
one spiritualistic communication that
if his son ever lapsed from his widow
hood MARY would never be beard
from again."
AS for Doctor Hodgson, with whom
Doctor Hyslop had worked when Doc
tor Hodgson was alive, he was dead
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13
carneqle Won't Give the Loco.

Andrew Carnegie will give Norfolk
$4,000 for a public library building,
but not $1,000. He will not give the
additional $1,000 which the library
board had reason to believe would be
forthcoming because of the under.
standing here that the steel king made
1t a policy to give for the building ten
times as much as the city appropriates
annually for maintenance. This is not
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13

G. VI. Younglove's May, although
pocketed in the first heat, won the
race in a driving finish. She led the
rest from three to five lengths all the
way around in all the other three
heats, threatening to break in the last
on the stretch, but brilliant driving of
Younglove brought her home in safety.
Maggie S also made brilliant pace,
but the race proved to be too long for
her and she dropped back.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13

Dallas 80 % 900 1 0 o. 4 4
Norfolk 30 % ) 90 90 So Z 4
Summery-Do Double plays: Goodale
to Pitts to hewitt: Bases on balls:
off McDermitt. 4 off Ward, g Struck.
out: by Ward, 8; by George g. by
McDermitt, l. Time, LAS. Umpire,
Howe.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-08-13
Races Start Auspiciously.

Perfect weather and a fast track
characterized the first days racing in
Norfolk. The racing was spirited and
enthusiastic interest was maintained
throughout the afternoon.
The Norfolk band added to the oc.
casion with appropriate airs. There
were a number of visitors from out of
town
Friday afternoon saw big bunch of
visitors from the Union Pacific and
also a mammoth Norfolk crowd. It is
expected that Saturday will be the big
gest day of all, as many visitors are
expected and it is anticipated all Nor
folk will turn out.
Norfolk plays Gregory at Baseball
Friday and Stanton Saturday.
w. c. Galley of Creighton, r. r.
Dickson of O'Neill, and G.. w. Box
were judges, NJ. b. Huffman of Neigh
was starter and Woods Cones of
Pierce and NJ. NJ. Sornberger time
keepers.
Summary of events:
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-08
Gimnaugh's Specials.

J. L. Mimnaugh & Co., Columbia,
are making q great drive in specials
during this busy season. While In
Columbia few days ago, we were
shown through the big store by Mr..
Mimnaugh. The first lot Of specials
shown was two hundred and fifty
ladies skirts. These skirts are ma ie
of the best materials and are worth
S., So and $40. But they are now be-
ing sold at the ridiculously low price
of s1.9s. just think Of it! We have
never seen anything to equal these
values.
One of the most attractive lines OF
Ladies' suits we have ever seen were
shown US. They are of good style and
trimming, and are regularly sold at
SIS, $40 and $25. They are now going
like "hot cakes with cane SYRUP" at
snly S4.eS.
We saw oia hundred Mems coats,
vests and pants, slightly damaged
that are being sold from 25c to soc.
There are hundreds of other values
to be found at Mimnaughs', and there
is no place where dollar will buy
more goods. Many of the articles are
worm HVe G1meS Wn3G tley are UeluS
sold for.
Every department of the Mimnaugh
store is resplendent with Christmas
and Holiday goods, the like OF which
has never before been seen in the
Capital city. The prices all the way
through are exceptionally low. Mr..
Mimnaugh bought these goods himself.
which is ample assurance that they
were bought right. Mimnaugh is, per-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-08
Sales

There was large crowd in town
Monday. The following property was
sold by Clerk F. W. Shealy:
j. A. Son vs. Lester Son, SO acres,
to D. A. Son, for $s52.OO
]. B. Addy, ct al, vs.. Mary A. B.
Eptlng, ct al, partition, 1887 acres, to
Noah E. Shealy, for 81, 500
Geo. O. Derrick, as guardian, VI.
Van D. Harman, 3lla acres. to E. Fl.
Roberts, for $2,005
The Geo. Fulmer land, 1852 acres, to
W. W. Fulmer, for 81. $40
Of same estate, 924 scres, to w. H.
Dreher. for Fl ,450
Riley lands. near Gilbert, "a acres,
to G. G. Riley, for S65
Same lands, 1919 acres, to G. G.
Riley, for s1G6
Same lands, 231 acres, to Ioor Hayes
for $500
Same lands, al acres, to G. G.
Riley, for $40
Wesley Risinger vs. L. G. Shealy,
127 acres, to ]. e. c. Shealy, for
Sl,50l
Sold at Leesville yesterday the
Miller land, 125 acres, to ], e, Bodie
for S1,725
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-08

hsps, one of the closest buyers of the
country. He ia known to every man.
ufacturer and jobber in the north
He has unlimited funds at his COM
mand and always takes advantage Of
every cash discount offered. In this
way it is not hard to explain why he
can afford to sell goods 80 much
cheaper than many of the other M r
chants. Mr.. Mimnaugh is the soul of
courtesy-a gentlemen-with whom
it is not only q PLEASURE to meet but
pleasure to do business with. And ne
has a corps of salespeople, many Of
whom have been brought up under
his watchful eye, that are as court
eous and painstaking as their big
hearted chief. They know how to
treat customer and you'll have nc
trouble in being suited if you shop at
this big store. Lexington people will
find Lexington clerks at Mimnaugh's
ready and willing to give you a most
hearty welcome.
sLastly, remember that MIR. MINI
naugh wants his hurdrcds of regular
customers from this county to secure
some of the real values mentioned in
the foregoing article, and if you will
visit his store and tell him you are a
Lexingtonlan, he will see to it that
you receive prompt and careful atten-
ton. Just tell him you saw his ad-
vertisement in the Lexington Dispatch
and he will do the rest.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-08
Ksmiasy.Leaphart.

The following invitations have been
issued by Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Hammer:
"Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hammer
request the honour OF your presence
at the marriage Of their daughter,
Lula Estelle, to Mr.. Samuel Jesse
Leaphart O., Thursday evening, the
18th Of Decem5 Der, 1909, St. Stephens
church, Lexington, S. CO.
No marriage in years has been OF
such wide interest in Lexington:
Miss Hammer is the third daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Kaminer.
and is q beautiful young woman OF
many graccs of both mind and heart.
She has always been favorite in So
cisty circles. Mr.. Leaphart is the
very efficient postmaster. He is a
son OF the late DR.. @. E. Leaphart and
a graduate Of the University Of South
Carolina. He is personally and off,
cially popular and has brilliant 1u'
ture.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-08
For Sale Or Rent.

Iofser for sale or rent my farm
fronting on the Southern Railroad
one mile from Gilbert, S. c., contain
ing 2s0 acres, two good 7.room dwell
ings, one good 4-room dwelling, two
tenant houses, two 2-story barns,
store house, spur track at railroad,
never failing orchard, plenty OF good
water, plenty of pine and wood tim
ber on place, mill pond, fine stand for
cotton gin; seventy acres OF open
land. Will rent or sell at q bargain
to quick buyer. Address,
IGOR HAYES,
Gilbert, S. c., R. F. D. 3.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-08
Death Of 3. z. Dent.

Mr.. Benjamin 7. Dent, who for 45
years had been q butcher at the mar
ket in Columbia, and the father of
County Auditor Dent. of Lexington,
died suddenly at his home near Co.
lumbia, Richland county, on last
Tu, sday night at the age of 6s years.
H art disea~e was the immediate
cause of death.
He was buried at Bethel Methodist
church, of which he was a devout
member, on Thursday, with funeral
s rvices condu cted by the Rev. B. R.
Turnipseed.
He is survived by ten children,
sons and 2 daughters.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-08
FARM LOANS
Att and s per ceGt.

Loans made on improved farlna in
Richland and Lexington counties in
sums OF $500 and upwards, payable in
insta,lments, no commissions are charg.
ed, borrower paying for preparation Of
papers only. Loans of 81 900 or over
at seven per cent, under $1,000 at eight
per cent. THOMAS & THOMAS,
1881 Washington ST., Columbia, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-08
Grain and Hay Store.

Mr.. Julian P. Meetze has opened up
a firstclass hay and grain store in the
dispensary building. This is some
thing Lexington has needed for long
time. Mr.. Meetze buys in carload
lots and is in position to sell at close
profits. There is no better young man
in Lexington than Julian P. Meet2e,
and that he will succeed in his new
undertaking goes without saying.
Read his announcement on the front
page.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-12-08
Mai. Meetze Place for Sale.

The residences together with the
land, belonging to the estate Of the
late Maj. H. A. Meetze, will be sold at
public auction on the first Monday in
January, next. This is a very deslr-
able piece of property, and will doubt
Jess bring a good price. See adver-
tisement elsewhere.