Electric light plant tests ignite a new Sidney era
A trial run of the electric light machinery produced steam house exhaust heard at five PM. Plan is to turn on current tonight though full operation may take days. H S Wetherald named electrician, with Ray Phillips as fireman, to oversee wiring and power plant work. The Telegraph office gains electric lighting and motors may replace gasoline power if service is daily. Village election proceeds quietly with six top candidates receiving votes amid a turnout of 120.
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H. S. Wetherald
Hebron
Neb
Sidney
Wetherald
Ray Phillips
Hig
Arthur Sweet
Callahan
The
Electric Light Company
A. K. Greenlee
Herman Schroeder
Mack Radcliff
S. Fishman
M. O. Sager
M. Ahrens
County Officers Extended Terms Under Biennial Election Law
Officials statewide gain additional year in office as the biennial election law limits elections to 1906. Sheriff clerk judge coroner treasurer superintendent surveyor and Commissioner Rihn all lengthen terms. county attorney unaffected. Assessor term also extends to five years. road supervisors constables and justices of the peace gain one year with a 1907 end. Wall of McAleece warehouse falls after heavy rain. rebuild planned. Cheyenne county sees record rainfall boosting crop prospects. The Telegraph notes lack of blank land filing forms under the Kinkaid law.
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Rihn
Irrigation Ditch Plans Highlight Goshen Hole Proposal
Report to the United States Land Office outlines Goshen Hall canals at Guernsey with a 140 mile system, a 100 foot dam, six miles of tunnel, and about 150000 acres to be irrigated. Inter State canal would extend toward the state line with a 500 foot long concrete dam and 35 per acre cost estimates. Contracts for the first 45 miles set for May 16th and expansion to cover Nebraska and Wyoming lands, with several possible 100000 acres more under cultivation.
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Field
North Platte
United States Land Office
Goshen Hall
Guernsey
Inter State Canal
Old Fort Laramie
Whalen Falls
State Line
Wyoming
Nebraska
Bridgeport
Goshen Hole
Greeley
Colo
Sidney Lodge Degree of Honor hosts Norfolk visitor
Deputy Grand Master Workman Miller of Norfolk presided during a regular meeting night of Sidney Lodge Degree of Honor He praised the lodge for its ritual work and credited the organization with advancing fraternity and home protection in Nebraska Sidney Lodge is protecting homes in Sidney to about fifty thousand dollars.
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Sidney Lodge
Workman Miller
Norfolk
Miller
Nebraska
Sidney
Harper Takes Charge of Commercial Hotel Renovation
J. W. Harper assumes personal charge of the Commercial hotel and plans to make it among the west region's best. The building will be renovated with hot and cold water, electric lights, and a redesigned cafe to attract generous public patronage.
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J. W. Harper
Commercial Hotel
Harper
Obituary notes and county news from Banner county
Miss Mamie Kelley aged eighteen is buried in the Catholic cemetery after a seven week struggle with appendicitis. Captain C A Schooley, Banner county pioneer, died in Warren Arkansas and helped platt Harrisburg and donate the courthouse. S. C. Gertsen died at Redington after stomach trouble. Tobias Oberfelder of New York has died at 87. Willa E Ingraham, known as Sandy, died after a mule kick near Gering. The items reflect local deaths, fraternal affiliations, and community memory.
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Mamie Kelley
Dan Kelley
Mamie
Omaha
Itony
C A. Schooley
Banner County
Warren
Arkansas
Schooley
Harrisburg
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Illinois
2Nd
Illinois Heavy Artillery
Missouri
S.C. Gertsen
Redington
Mr. Gertsen
Robert
Joseph Oberfelder
New York
Tobias Oberfelder
Willa E. Ingraham
Sandy
Gering
Mr. Ingraham
West
Pleasant Visit and School Moves Reported
Hilda Laraoa visits with brothers in Denver. Viola Cox and Clara Cox visit room 4 on Wednesday. Anna Kelley helps at home during her mother's absence. Glen Hileman plans to move to a ranch. Aletta Foster joins the sixth grade. Lawrence Auseengarten and Vera Foster enroll in the second primary. Helen Lancaster misses Grade two due to illness. Annie Lingwall leaves the second primary to go to the country. Helen Bassett rejoins Grade two after a Colorado visit. Eighth graders welcome Maggie Kelley back. Mrs. Shoemaker visits the eighth grade Friday.
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Hilda Laraoa
Denver
Viola
Clara Cox
Anna Kelley
Glen Hileman
Aletta Foster
Lawrence Auseengarten
Vera Foster
Helen Lancaster
Annie Lingwall
Helen Bassett
Colorado
Maggie Kelley
Mrs. Shoemaker
Girl Wanted for General Housework
Help wanted notice seeking a girl for general housework. Inquire of Mrs. C. C. Callahan.
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C. C. Callahan
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Cheyenne County
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Martin O'Connor
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Potter
Jno. M Adams
Grassmere Ranch
Georgia
Robert Shuman
T M Freeman
Planet Ranch
C. D. Essig
Joel Schad
Hans Christensen
Will Hoffmeyer
North Divide
Geo. and
A. T. Bewley
Geo. Quirin
R. S. McConnell
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J. W. Reinmuth
E. J. Sweet
White Lily
White Chief
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Commercial Hotels
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Osborn
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Lon Wasem
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M. M. Kline
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Pacific Coast
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Sidney, Neb
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Philadelphia
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Sidney Goal & Ice CO
Rock Springs
Maitland
Guy V. Doran
Maa
F. C. Beebe
Swan Dedrick
Metropolitan Hotel
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