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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08
No Tramp Shot Her.

Wayne, Neb., July 2. - Special to
The News: The theory that Louise
Flege was murdered by a tramp has
been discarded by Detective w. C.
Davenport of Sioux City, formerly of
Norfolk, and the officers who are try.
ing to run down the cold blooded STAY
er of the young woman are now look
ing for clews that will pin the guilt
upon parties nearer home.
A tramp crawled out of boxcar on
the Bloomfield freight, at Emerson,
this morning. He was hatless and
scratched, but Detective Davenport
paid no attention to the man. He has
no thought but that the murderer
lives in the immediate vicinity of the
scene of tragedy.
No Money Was Taken.
1t has now come to light that no
money was taken from the Flege
house, as had at first been thought.
Money which was at first reported
missing, was discovered in the house.
Nothing in the house had been
touched
A DesoIate Scene at Farm House.
1t was a desolate scene at the farm
house last night. There were the
three brothers in the yard, the hired
man, youth of IS, and two automo,
bile loads of officials. Inside lay the
body of the murdered girl, in the dark
There was no light in the house.
No neighbors were at the farm
house last night to lend a touch OF
sentiment to the place. Among the
crowd was a Chicago bankers detec
tive, who has been at Randolph work
+ ing on the bank robbery case.
VIII Flege, who lives on the farm
and for whom the dead woman KEEP
house, looked badly. His eyes wer,
bloodshot and sunken. The younl
hired man was frightened but it /
believed he will have a story to tel
which will be of interest to the o.
ficers. No suspicion whatever attacl
es to the hired man.
Brother Says He Left Home.
viii Flege says he left home in hi
= new automobile at 1880 o'clock Thur
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08
Acute Heart Trouble,

"Yes. 1 remember him." said Alkali
Ike. HE died very sudden"
Heart disease?" asked the eastern
tourist.
WAL, now, don't know as you kin
say it was the heart any more'n the
club, spade or diamond. Anyway, he
dealt hisself four aces."-Philadelph
pNaSS
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08
SHE'LL STILL DARN SOCKS.
Margaret Ellington En- Tour to Take
the Yarn Ball AIonq.

the Yarn Ball Along.
New York, July 2-Margaret Hing
ton Mrs. Edward ]. Bowes), who is
to return to the stage, said today with
the consistent inconsistency of woman
that, whereas, she had given up the
stage forever to become a normal wo.
manly woman and please her husband,
she had learned in seven brief months
that it would be the perfectly normal
thing for her to please her husband
by going back to the stage.
81 know it will please him." Miss
Ellington said with demure look up
into the big blue eyes Of the huge
Mr.. Bowes.
Tickle me to DEATH" doomed the
vast westerner. Outrage to waste
her talent. But say, doesn't she look
tine-like a kid of 16? Just look at
that bloom in her cheek! Got that
right out of our sunsets out west"
"The simple democratic life and
darning socks seem to have agreed
with Miss Ellington" assented the re-
porter.
Socks, eh?" exclaimed Mr.. Bowes.
That's right; she can darn em. Nary
hole in these O. mine. And when
she goes out on the road I'll go along
when I can. She'll have her own pri-
vate car and can take the socks with
her"
It was then explained by Mrs.
Bowes that chubby" was going to be
the angel this time, and that he was
going to be about the most lavish an
gel that ever was.
81 have got a French piece" said
Mrs. Bowes, an adoption that feel
sure will please. Mr.. Bowes will get
me the best support that can be had
at any price"
Mr.. Bowes will spend about $4,000
| in launching his wife's new venture
Then she would be provided with a
luxurious private car, which would be
| her home. She would take her own
cook along and the same darning bal
she has been using ever since she be
came Mrs. Bowes.
81 want her to do Shakespeare. he
said looking down upon her with in
finite pride, land l believe she can.
know she can, and l am not going tC
have her go to seed at home wher
she can be out developing her talent
She has got the divine fire, she has
Ever since the spring she had beer
flooded with letters begging her t.
come back to the stage"
Only seven months have passed
since Margaret Ellington foreswore the
stage and the bonds that tied her t.
her elderly husband and manager
Daniel Frohman. Her last big success
in "The Thief" had palled on her
the glamour of the stage had utterl.
lost it's attraction. She was sick unit
death of unrealities. She yearned 70
the true realisms of life, such as darn
ing socks and babies to rear. Sh
wanted to be a real" woman, and n
woman, she believed, could be real
without babies or socks to darn, o
other duties that fall to the lot of tn
' commonplace wife.
Edward j. Bowes is a millionair
real estate dealer of Tacoma, Wash.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08
ANNoUNcEM EMIT.
Schneider & Mueller Piano Company
Omaha, Neb.

We wish to announce that we have
succeeded in employing Mr.. S. A. Mis-,
kimins as our special salesmanager
And from the fact that he is a resi-
dent of Norfolk, will look after all OF
our local business there, those who are
contemplating the purchase of a pi
ano would do we'll to see him. Mr.
Miskimins was on our salesforce prior
to his moving to Norfolk from this
city. We are glad to have him on the
sales stan again.
Schneider & Mueller Piano Co.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08
,Thomas-Derry.

A very quiet wedding occurred at
the country home of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. w. Derry near Butte on Wednes-
day morning, June 20, when their ED
est daughter, Edith Ada, was united
in marriage to DR.. Rees L. Thomas
by Rev. Mr.. Raven of the Congrega,
tional church. The living room
where the marriage lines were read
was decorated in roses and carna
tions.
The bride wore a beautiful gowr
of chantilly lace over white satin mes
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08
SOCIETY
Pleasures OF Week.

Or. and Mrs. f. A. Bryant celebrated
their silver wedding anniversary on
Thursday. The ladies' Of the Presby.
terrain church were guests Of Mrs. Bry.
ant in the afternoon and we're very
pleasantly entertained. A dainty sup
per being served at o'clock. In the
evening the members of the Eastern
Star had the pleasure of greeting the
host and hostess and extending to
them congratulations and good wish.
es. A musical contest was enjoyed by
the guests and the prize went to Miss
Inez veile. At IL o'clock Mrs. Bry
ant served three-course supper. DR.
and Mrs. Bryant have spent the great
er portion of their welded life in Nor.
folk, and have many warm friends
who wish them continued health and
happiness.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08
HymeniaI.

At o'clock on Wednesday morning
the marriage of Miss Rena Bell Ohm
sted, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
p. Olmsted, to Professor Robert
Lithgon Dick of Crete, Neb., was SOL
emnized in the family home on South
Eighth street, attended by company
of class friends and relatives. Rev.
Edwin Booth, jr., officiated and Miss
Opal Olmsted, sister of the bride,
played the wedding march. Little Miss
Doris Olmsted was ring bearer. AT
ter the ceremony came congratula-
tions, and Miss Christian Dick, sister
of the groom played Mendelssohn'
wedding march. Mrs. Olmsted then
served a dainty wedding breakfast
Among the out-oftown guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Dick, parents
of the groom; Misses Margaret and
Christian Dick, sisters of the groom
Professor Carl Carlson, Utland; Mrs
Matte Phillips, Wayne; Mr.. and Mrs
T. B. Heckert, Wayne; Mr.. and Mrs
F. D. Relyea, Wayne; Miss Myrtle
Akers, Plainview; Miss Edith Stock
ing, North Bend, Mrs. Corbin. Weep
/ ing Water, Neb.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08

Miss Lois Gibson is expected in Nor
folk soon for short visit with Miss
Nellie Bridge. Miss Gibson is enroute
to her new home in Colorado, from
Boston, where she recently graduated
from the Conservatory of Music.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08

Fourteen members OF the Jenny
Wren club were guests of Mrs. Chat.
fee on North Ninth street Wednesday
afternoon. The afternoon was spent
in sewing and planning for bazaar
to be held in the near future. At 5
o'clock the hostess served cake and
sherbert. Miss Shirley Engles assist
ed Mrs. Chaffee in serving. The next
meeting will be with Miss Jeanette
Mayer and Miss Victoria Maynard will
assist her.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Davenport, Mr..
and Mrs. w. P. Logan and Mr.. and
Mrs. B. c. Gentle enjoyed an evening
fishing party on Wednesday. While
they intended to catch fish, they do
say they brought home strings of
eighteen or twenty turtles and not
more than one small fish.
The Ladies' Guild of Trinity church
met in the home of Mrs. George bud
ley on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Dud-
ley served very nice lunch at the
close Of the afternoon.
An all day picnic at the river on
the John Ray farm was much enjoyed
last Sunday by the families Of ]. l..
Lynde, DR.. Simmons, Charles Sheeler
and R. s. Foster
The young ladies Of Trinity Social
Guild enjoyed a meeting in the home
of Mrs. Fred Gettinger Tuesday eve
ming.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08
Personals.

DR.. Frank Salter and family of
Pierce, c. B. Salter, Donald Mapes and
Alex Bear have been camping north
of Long Pine for the past few days
Dr. Salter and family and c. B. Salter
who returned Friday evening from
camp, say they had a fine time and
fish in abundance.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08

DR.. l.. B. Powers and daughter Jes-
sic of Port Hope, Ont, are here for
visit at the home of his brother-in.
law G. B. Salter. DR.. Powers is a
prominent physician under whom DR..
P. H. Salter and DR.. Frank Salter both
studied.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08

Miss Ruth Mount of Fremont is a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
H. Reynolds. She returned with Mrs.
Reynolds, who had visited at the
Mount home in Fremont for a couple
of days this week.
Mrs. NJ. D. Hall accompanied by her
son, Rillie, left Thursday for a visit
in David City. Neb., and Kansas City,
Mo.
Mrs. c. E. Burnham and Miss Burn
ham returned Thursday evening from
ten days visit in Abel, Ia.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. s. Bullock are home
from a pleasant visit with friends in
Iowa and Colorado.
Miss Marion Stitt goes to Neigh
tomorrow for visit with Miss Kath-
erin Bogardus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Killian Of Wahoo
are expected for weeks visit.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Killian of Wahoo
are expected for a weeks visit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
MILITIA CALLED OUT
 TO QUELL GRAND TRUNK STRIKE DISTURBANCES

tiamen had no ammunition.
 Several members of the company were struck by stones and bruised but none was hurt seriously The men made no resistance. simply taking shel- ter in the depot until the train ar rived.
 Since the organization of Company E a few months ago feeling in Hamil- ton has been strong against it and it's members hooted on the streets whenever they appeared in uniform.
 Buffalo. July 28-The Grand Trunk waiting room and station at Amagari just outside of Bridgeburg was de- stroyed by fir etoday. The work was evidently that of an incendiary. and it is believed that strike sympathizers are responsible.
 The Grand Trunk strike situation has taken an acute form in the .vicin- 1ty of Buffalo in the past A hours. The strikers have been active in many more completely tied up than before. Last night there were several attempts to block traffic, which were partly successful. Two freight cars were burned at Buffalo.
 A delegation called at the home of Yardmaster 1T. G. Foster at Bridge burg and told him that if he did not immediately leave town he would be shot. A caboOse on the end of a freight train was also burned at Bridgeburg.
 Trainmen say fully 7,5o0 cars of freight are lying in the yards of the different roads here awaiting delivery to the Grand Trunk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28

minutes. Finding the store deserted she made hurried survey of the safe and realized what had happened. then called up, police headquarters at S:45, to report the theft. Sergeant Cronan was sent out to hunt up the thief. Hurrying to the railroad station he warned the policemen there to watch the trains while he assigned himself to the task of watching the trolley cars
 Spotting a youth on the Southport car leaving the city at 9:10, who an- swered the rather meagre description he had received, he boarded the car. Young Tomasetti at once recognized the detective, but didn't suspect that his crime had yet been reported to the police and made no attempt to escape. Cronan took a seat beside the youth, engaged him in conversation and satisfying himself he had the lad he wanted, rode quietly beside him until police headquarters was reached. Then to the surprise of the lad, he grasped him firmly placed him under arrest and alighted from the car. When searched the boy was found to have s240 on his person.
 him for trial. He may be returned to the State Reform school to serve out his sentence, his parole being con- ditioned upon good behavior. Ar engagements were begun this afternoon for his commitment to the school dur ing the remainder of his minority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
INKS. REDDY DEAD
Former East Side Resident Succumbs at Home of Her Daughter in
 StratfOrd.

Ellen. widow of Michael Reddy died yesterday at the home of her daugh-1 ter Mrs. Daniel London in stratford with whom she had made her home for many years. The deceased was resident of Willard street this city, when that thoroughfare was occupied principally by Irish settlers and their descendants. Her husband formerly conducted grocery store in that street but that was many years ago. Mrs. Reddy was one of the few sur viving type of Irish women who set tied in East Bridgeport more than half a century ago and whose sterling ad- herence. to their faith and nationality is shown in the character of their sons and daughters. The deceased died from the inf1rmities of age, surround ed by her daughter and grand chil- dren
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION EARLY
 IN SEPTEMBER

A meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee, held in New Ha- ven, today, fixed the date for hold ing the Democratic State convention for Sept. and 8.
 The motion for an early conven- tion was made by Archibald McNeil, Jr., of this city.
 John w. Seymour, of Norwalk, was selected to act as temporary chair man of the convention, which will be held in New Haven.
 Only two names Of gubernational candidates were mentioned during the session of the committee. They were those of Judge Simeon B. Baldwin of New Haven, and of Mayor B. F. Buckingham, of this city. City Sher- if Russell and Alderman Walker were Bridgeport members of the committee present.
 After the meeting Chairman Com stock was asked about the probable candidate for Governor and he said. 'tIt is all Baldwin as far as can learn and I have little doubt but that he will be the unanimous choice of the convention. Then I think we will elect him though that is expect ing a good deal of the state of Con- necticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
LANDMARKS ARE DESTROYED TO
 BUILD THEATRE

Workmen have commenced the work of tearing down the old buildings that stand on the site of the proposed new Poli theatre, at Congress and Main streets. The rear of several of the buildings that front on Main street has been torn off. The fronts on Main street will not be changed fol' some time to come with the exception of the store which was formerly the Dorus property at the foot of Chapel street
 The house which has stood facing Congress street for the past GO years was taken down today. This stood on the Fox property. The next build ing to be obliterated is one of the old- est structures standing in Bridgeport. It is an old farm house with shingled sides. which is said to have antedated all of the buildings in this vicinity with the exception Of some in Strat- ford and the settlement known as Stratfield. The old house formerly stood on the banks of the Pequonnock river upon a knoll facing the north and giving view up the river as far as Berkshire Pond. Little is known of the history of the house, which has been hidden from public view by more modern buildings for many years. It went with the Dorus property when MT. Poli purchased it. and up to few years ago it was occupied by ne groes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
SPEEDY CAPTURE OF YOUTH
 WHO ROBBED FATHERS SAFE
 MADE BY SERGEANT CR0NAN

Through prompt and efficient work
 If Detective Sergeant Edward Cronan . youth of 16 fleeing from the city on = trolley car with his pockets bulg- inG with $240 of his fathers money was arrested this morning half an hour after the theft was reported at police headquarters.
 The young culprit is Francis To- unasstti, son of Antonio Tomasetti, d a mArke6nan at 200 North Washington avenue. He was sentenced to the States Reform school in Meriden dur ing his minority several years ago as an incorrigible boy, but year ago, owing to his excellent department, was spl9oeA on parole and allowed to re- turn to his parents in this city.
 The elder Tomasetti left his estab- lishment in charge of his wife this morning, and the youth remained about the place to help walt on trade. Tn q pocket of Mrs. Tomasetti's apron was . key to the compartment in the safe where money ready for deposit Is stored.
 Mrs. Tomasetti had occasion to leave the store a few moments. She doffed her apron. left 1t on a counter, and turned the store over to the boy. He quickly seized upon his opportunity, snatched the key from the apron, un- locked the strong box and cleaned out its contents.
 Mrs. Tomasetti was back in few
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
Relief for Residents
 of Roosevelt Street

Director of Public Works M. A. Kenny is going to do something to re- lieve the residents of Roosevelt street who are suffering from a dust nuf~ sance that was unlocked for in the spring. The street has a dirt roas which is used constantly to car soil and sand from the TT rth end TATf1- liam street where there will be srad- ing going on for tft next three YearA The passing of teams every two rnin- utes has ground the roadway into a fine powder that lays on the roadway five inches deep. Every time a. team passes over it the horses are enveloped in cloud of dust and the dirt perne- ates into the living rooms of resi- dents. The fronts of the houses are covered with yellow dust and the ten- ants cannot use their porches while the teaming is going on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
MINN. DEMOCRATS WILL NAME JOHN
 LIND FOR GOVERNOR
Especial from United Proc. !

Especial from United Press.)
 Minneapolis, July 2s.-Only ons thing can now stop the nomination Of John Lind for governor by the Democratic state convention, and ttzat would be a telegram from him de- clining the honor The autf-optfan forces clearly have control The word went out that county option must not be mentioned in the plat form and the county optionists agreed rot to push for an option" resolu- ton. The probable outcome will bs a plank for the initiative and refer endum.
 The convention was called to order by Frank A. Day, chairman of the state committee and he at once fn- troduced Congressman ". s. Ham mond as temporary chairman. Ham mond delivered the keynote speech denouncing the Payne-A1drfch tariff law. The convention then got down to business, expecting to finish ffs work late today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
MISSING RUDERMANS DOING
 FINE JUNK BUSINESS NOW

Morris Ruderman, the enterprising young junk dealer who has been a familiar figure on the street for sev- eral years, called at the office of the town clerk this morning and secured a certificate to the effect that his name appeared on the voting list in this city. He stated that the junk business in this city was not what it used to be and that he is going to Newark, N. J., to join his father and brother.
 The Rudermans did a big business here a few years ago and the father, Harris Ruderman, owned consider able real estate. Col. M. H. Rogers caused the arrest of the elder Ruder- man and his son, Charles Ruderman for accepting metal stolen from the Rogers yard by a teamster employ ed by the colonel. The Rudermans put up cash bonds, sold their real estate and left town.
 Morris stated today that his father and brother are doing a fine business in their new location.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
PHOTOGRAPHERS ACCEPT MAYORS INVITATION TO
 MEET IN BRIDGEPORT
Asvs of Action of New England Convention Comes as Telegram
 From John P. Haley

Responding to the cordial invitation of Mayor D. T. Buckingham, the sev- oral hundred delegates to the conven- tion of New England Photographers voted in Boston this morning to hold the convention for 1911 in Bridgeport.
 Mayor Buckingham's invitation was given to the convention by John P. Haley the we'll known photographer of this city. who was one of the delegates and . leading spirit in the gathering.
 News of the vote of the convention was received in this city today in the form of @ telegram from MT. Haley addressed to Mayor Buckingham. A similar telegram was sent to Fred Enos. president of the Board of Trade.
 Tho Mayors instructions to MT. Ha- ley were contained in a telegram as follows:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-28
SEVENTH DISTRICT
 DEMOCRATS OUTING

Great preparations are being made for the annual outing of the 7th Dis trict Democratic Club to be held Sun day, August 2 at Langenberger' s Grove. Patrick Morrissey who is the overseer of the coming entertainment promises to introduce some surprises on the boys in the way of political talkfests. Patsy says that some of the dope that is being handed out about town concerning coming nomi- nations is about as near right as the Congress street widening question is near settlement. The menu is going to be one of the best ever and as tickets are limited it behooves all who want to be among the ''in rights" to get busy now.