Tragic Train Death Near Riverton Identifies Victim
A man found on a North of town rail line is identified as Jesse Fleming of Riverton after a watch chain fragment ties him to the body. Officials say the passenger train likely struck him after a prior fall, with frost on the body and drunk suspicion. The case remains under investigation as residents note missteps by the freight before the section crew could inspect. Charley Liggett and wife plan to move from Wymore to St. Joseph, while local coal and court docket details mix with the incident.
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Bride North
Jess Plemming
Marvin- Plemming
Riverton
Iara
Branet
Redshaw
Furthng
Jesse Fleming
Flemming
Huntsmen Association Formed for Annual Wolf Hunt
In Slippery Elm the much anticipated annual wolf hunt will soon occur as residents form the Huntsmen association. Members must pay a small registration fee to cover expenses, after which all other items will be free. Dr Hatton is named captain and invites interested locals to register with him.
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Huntsmen Association
Dr. Hatton
Rock Port Railroad Talks
Local readers hear much chatter about a proposed Rock Port and Shenandoah railroad with promises of ready funds and contractor orders. A Shenandoah contact claims completion hinges on Rock Port’s turnover of the Rock Port and Langdon road, with cars possibly soon.
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New Rock Port
Shenandoah
Fremont County
Shenandosh
Rock Port
Rock Port & Langdon Road
Rock Port North
Church Announcements and Meetings Across Town
Churches report Sunday services with multiple sermons and series at Methodist, Presbyterian, Latter Day Saints, and Island Hamburg. Reports include invitations to listen to sermons on faith, baptism, church topics, and a city council Sunday closing ordinance impacting business hours. Regular Sunday School, Christian Endeavor, prayer meetings, and W I meetings listed along with pastor notes and recent baptisms and births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Archer
Independence
Latter Day Saints Church
Arrears Notice and Local News From The Reporter
Subscribers urged to settle year old arrears under postmaster general order with note payments. Board discusses official papers for 1908 and Reporter’s subscriber reach in Fremont county. Local items include dredge troubles, a boy's hip injury, and a newborn boy for Wo Meek couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Herald
Hamburg Republican
Farragut Leader
the Reporter
Fremont County
Atchison County
Board of Supervisors
Rev Highfield to Leave Presbyterian Church Post
Reverend C A Highfield tendered his resignation as pastor at a morning service last Sunday, ending nearly six years of leadership. He leaves a self supporting, missionary active church now organized in harmony and plans to move to Helena Montana to take temporary charge during a church vacation in Europe. The family will depart for the new home about the 29th.
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C. A. Highfield
Presbyterian
Highfield
Rav
Teachers Examinations Set At Sidney Court House
The regular teacher examination for January will be held at Sidney in the courthouse January 29 30 and 31 beginning at eight o clock. Those 18 or who will be 18 by July first may enter. Schools will be available for all who wish to teach with certificates. Local districts report teacher shortages and salaries ranging from 35 to 42 dollars monthly.
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Sidly
Hardocker
Albert Barnes
Lew J. ‘Unger
Wan. Leeper
He. McDonald
OC. F. Derr
J. H. Basher
J.L. Coleman
Dan Mason
Aigtriel No. 2
Nishna
Sunday School Board
Connec ‘Tion
Mr. Good
Mr. Howard
Rev. Adams
Miss Lee
Miss Brown
Haskins
Danforth
Dean
Miss Jones
Wanamaker
Home Department
Miss Bammer
Cradie Roll
Redshaw
Sidney
Court House
Mt. Einain
Walnut Township
Geo. Teachout
Imogene
R. D
Nishna Valley
Fisher Township
Shenandoah
Dawsonburg School
Green Township
W. W. Gaylord
Tabor
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Jesse
Fleming
Charley Liggett
Wymore
Neb
St. Joseph
Charley
Facific Junction
F. McBride & Co
Illinois
John Gard
Will
Rock Port Railroad Talks
Maud Burgner
Railroad Street
Wright’ Barnes
North Main Street
Bargner
Methodist Episcopal Church
Alis
God
N. L. Mortimera
Island
Hamburg
J. S.rooker
Lash
Weeik
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Duke Alberson
Jack Good
Treas
Harry Dean
Lola Jones
Leta Alberson
Anna Bammer
Mrs. Wanamaker
F. Redshaw
Albert Albert Nahkunst
Town
Church of Christ
Isaac Elder
Jesus Christ
Church of the Future
Church
Willard
Nellie Bronson
the County Printing
Bird Barnes
Peter Lair
Jacob Lair
Dr. Wansmaker
Wo. Meek
Tuesday Jan
Rev. Highfield
Presbyterian Church
Handsin
Will Brown
Brown
Chas. Adamson
Long Pine
Nebraska
Canada
George Lush
Omaha
Fred Lush
Noble
Robert Blades
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