Custer County Cattle Losses Hit Heavy Storm Toll
W A Crisp reports twenty nine cattle lost to a spring storm hail and flood near the creeks joining near his north of ecity home. Heavy hail depth and water prevented many to swim to safety as stock, mostly yearlings, perished. The judge warned of possible penalties while officials hope to fund costs. Walter lawyers linked to a Western gang described as horse thieves face sentences after eight arrests.
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Custer County
W. A. Crisp
Cheyenne
Walter
Nebraska
Wyoming
Aix
Fire devastates Henry Arold farm house on a cold Friday
Rushville reporters recount Henry Arold waking to smoke filling a two story log house. He fought flames from between studding while wind spread fire east of the stoop, destroying nearly all belongings before water and plaster cuts slowed the blaze. He carried insurance. Gering Courier notes Co. G from Scottsbluff and Gering to Alliance for service, later released to government duty. many members back home awaiting orders.
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Rushville
Henry Arold
Henry
Gering Courier
Co. G
Scottsbluff
Gering
Alliance
Uncle Sam
Judge Ford Faces Concealed Weapon Charge in Custer County
Judge Ford, moving to a new home, carried a concealed double action revolver in his back pocket. The weapon was shown to Marshal Towsley and court officials, triggering a complaint by County Attorney Kelly. A warrant was issued and served by Sheriff Joe Wilson, with the case advancing in county court.
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Custer County
Ford
Marshal Towsley
Court House
Kelly
Emma Scott
Joe Wilson
Joe
Hoyle
Soldier Boy At Tunnel Leads Guards To Halt Line
Crawford Courier reports at the Elmont Tunnel a guard ordered civilians to halt and line up under military orders. Lieut Sturdevant arrived to explain the rule that no one may pass without the commanding officer's consent. Civilian compliance with military safety rules is expected to take time.
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Crawford Courier
Elmont
Lieut
Sturdevant
Boy, girl wed after elopement near Berwyn
Hershel Gier who took Velma Sissel a 14 year old girl to Thedford last week and married her has been allowed to go without charges. Abduction could not be pressed as no escape occurred. Both parties told County Attorney Kelly they never lived together as husband and wife and the prosecutor let them depart. The girl's mother and stepfather may seek annulment at the next district term.
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Custer
Hershel Gier
Velma Sissel
Berwyn
Thedford
Farmers Union County Convention at Hay Springs
Hay Springs News reports the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union county convention will meet in Rushville on June 7. The business meeting starts at 10 a.m. with one delegate per lodge for every 10 members. The afternoon covers discussions, speaking, and amusements led by H A Guattson on rural schools and potato marketing.
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Hay Springs
Farmers Educational and Co-operative Union County
Rushville
H. A. Guattson
Soldier defuses threats near Fort Robinson bridge
Private Mitchell of Company I stopped two suspicious men near a bridge east of Fort Robinson. The pair, later found to be two train riders ejected from a passing train, surrendered after Mitchell ordered halt and escorted them to the fort. For marked bravery he was promoted to High Private with a pay raise. Sheriff Bruce also reported a capture of horse thieves in Sheridan County.
Potatoes Fetch Good Price in Rushville Trade
George Rush delivered a box of potatoes Friday totaling just over 25 bushels and earned about $57, equating to roughly $2.26 per bushel. He notes Sheridan county harvests yield lower prices now than in earlier years while recalling past efforts to urge potato plantings at the Institute.
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Rushville
George Rush
Sheridan County
Institute
Stockmen Reunion plans and community notes in Alliance
A column notes the Stockmen's Reunion set for late June in Alliance with a big carnival and western attractions. It also mentions a university of local amusements, a death notice for 11 year old Selma Hungerford, and various local opinions and events from the Courier series.
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Crawford Courier
the Courier
Selma Elsie Hungerford
Arah L. Hungerford
M. C. Smith
Methodist Church
Courier
Familly
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