Rumors of Union Pacific Bond Increase and Local Industry
A rumor claims Union Pacific will raise its bonded indebtedness by one hundred million dollars to finance road improvements. Nebraska division Superintendent Devel resigns to lead the Denver and Northwestern Moffat road. Work begins on a Sterling Colorado beet sugar factory a large four story building 85 by 400 feet with adjoining structures. Cheyenne county receives moisture and rain through Tuesday, boosting prospects for a large crop and expanded beet acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Devel
Nebraska
Denver and Northwestern
Moffat Road
Sterling, Colo
Cheyenne County
Spirit of Progress Praises Sidney Growth and Lights
An editor lauds a local investor who put 10,000 from Omaha into Sidney’s electric light plant. He praises Sidney’s climate and water, claims rich natural resources, and urges pride in building an up-to-date town of ten thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tram Telegraph
Omaha
Sidney
Sone
Progress
Scott
Cripple Creek
Need for an Up-to-Date Mill in Town
A local speaker extols buffalo grass pasture drought resistance and beef productivity, notes abundant stone and gravel plus potential for cement-like building materials, and urges building a modern mill to capitalize on rich virgin soil growing Macaroni and Durnm wheat yielding 35 to 40 bushels per acre. The speaker signs NM.
Fragmented headlines and quips mix satire and politics
A collection of satirical observations mocks political figures and social quirks across states. It lampoons Roosevelt in Colorado, municipal debates in Sioux City, a Spanish king’s love life, and cross‑country manners. The piece opens with witty jabs at elections, industry, and regional foibles.
Potter Community News and Upcoming Easter Program
Potter notes show Miss Lora Adams and Miss Whitehead representing the county teachers. The Sunday School plans an Easter program at the usual hour followed by an Easter sermon by Rev. W A Hornaday. Cur Miar suffers rheumatism and is bedbound. Rev Harry Hornaday visited after the death of his mother in Kimball. School interest remains strong with spring withdrawals yet many pupils prepare for exams and closing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
County Teachers’ Association
Lora Adams
Whitehead
W. A. Hornaday
Cur Miar
Harry Hornaday
West
Lenning
Kimball
Dark-Robed Angel Mary A Tolle Dies At Home Near Irving
Mary Adelle Barker Tolle, wife of Charles Tolle, died suddenly at her Gulch Creek home near Irving on April 7 after being found unconscious by her husband. Born February 28 1878 in Racine Wisconsin she moved to Cheyenne County as a child and married Charles April 30 1898. She leaves husband two daughters Mandie 6 and Mabel 2 and her extended family. Funeral services were held at the home ranch conducted by Rev Zimmerman with burial in Bridgeport Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Tolle
Chariey Tolle
Gulch Creek
Irving
Mary Adelle Barker
Racine
Wis
Cheyenne County
Charles Tolle
Zimmerman
Home Ranch
Bridgeport
G A.D
Union Valley Notes From Lodgepole and Abroad
Harm Fecht hauled potatoes to Lodgepole and brought back lumber for a storage tank. Ex Commissioner Wood chats by telephone between Dalton and Weyerts. H G Miller repaired a well and ground for more trees. Jobo Garretts returned from Germany with a bride. Mrs H G Miller and Mrs G Follette visited Mrs Albert Frerichs. her health improved. Wm Schuler reported sick. Henry Stevens settled a lawsuit with Casper Wolf. Rev Brann writes to former members. new German Luther Church pastor possibly Jansson from Barnston Nebraska. Rev Henry Muller has returned to Nebraska and publishes an English church paper in Syracuse. Wyoming sheep men held their first state convention in Cheyenne. Look over our line of dried fruit. H E Brown.
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Harm Fecht
H. G. Miller
G. Folkette
Albert Frerichs
Wm.Schuler
Henry Stevens
Casper Wolf
Brann
German Luther Church
Jansson
Preseniia
Barnston
Gage County
Nebraska
Henry Muller
Befiance
Ohio
Syracuse
Muller
Saloon License and Fire Department Funds Reported
Balance on hand for the saloon license fund and fire department fund shows receipts from multiple individuals and entities, including M. H. Tobin and O. D. Essig, with balances and annual figures recorded for 1906. The report lists accounts for School District No. 50 and various local fund balances with receipts and balances noted.
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M. H. Tobin
Dworak & Vath Kr
Psed Brothers
P. WN. Schlesinger
Fire Department Fund
Essig
Bridgeport Visitors and Local Moves Noted
Frank Irving visited Irving as a Bridgeport business guest last Saturday. Mark Spanogle and J W Webb came from Bridgeport last week. Mr and Mrs W E Kilby traveled to Bridgeport one day last week. A gentleman from Eastern Nebraska sought a location here last week. Miss Laura Irving returned from Bridgeport after illness and is restored to health. Mr Cooper the mail carrier moved his family from Bridgeport and now delivers mail to and from Bridgeport, reversing two years of prior practice.
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Frank Irving
Bridgeport
Mark Spanogle
J. W. Webb
W. E. Kilby
Nebraska
Misa Laura Irving
Mr. Cooper
Irving
Estate of Charles A Higgins administration hearing set
In the County Court held April 1 1905 Judge James Tucker presiding, the petition of Lir A Higgins for administration of Charles A Higgins estate to Leroy Martin is assigned for hearing April 25 1905 at 10 o clock am. All interested persons may appear and show cause why its prayer should not be granted. Notice to interested parties by publication in The Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior to hearing. JAMES TUCKER County Judge true copy January 28 1905
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tucker
Charles A. Higgins
Lir A. Higgins
Leroy Martin
Les
Sidney Telegraph
Sale of Cheyenne Co Nebraska real estate under court order
By order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court clerk the real estate of Mary Turner is offered for sale at public auction for cash on May 0 1905 at 11:00 a.m. in Sidney Nebraska. The sale satisfies a judgment in favor of A L Fust for 62 dollars 19 cents plus costs.
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
By virtue of an order of sale from the Clerk of the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska a judgment obtained March ith 105 in favor of Jacob P Eckert against unknown heirs of Elizabeth Poffinbarger deceased for ninety five dollars and eighty cents with costs of eighteen dollars and thirty three cents levies upon the SE quarter of section 28 township 17 north range 51 west will be sold to the highest bidder for cash on May 9 AD 16 at 10 o clock in front of the court house Sidney Nebraska Dated April 1 1905
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Hionorabhia H. M. Grimes
Cheennée County
Charles Callahan
James McMullan
Melpuchints
Sidney
OTICE
Leopold T. Rezuning
Plainthyr
N. Kimball-Champ
Wimball-Champ Investment Company
Leopold T. Rezaning
Distict
Frank Rezanina
Cecelian Rezanina
BA Ban Chane Investment Company
Roortgaze
Leovonp 'l. Rezanina
H E. Gapen
H. M. Grimes
A. L. Fust
Mary Turner
Township Fifteen
North Range
Court House
Tome
Neraska
Jacob P. Eckert
Oflizabeth Poffinbarger
Township
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Ayer
Santa
Lewill
the Telegraph
Sidney Telegraph and
Peoples Poniard
Sidney, Neb
A. Gapen
Roosevelt
Colorado
Sioux City
Iowa
Spain
Vladivostok
Mickey
New Jersey
Montgomery Ward
American Board of Commissioners of Foreign, Missions
Attar
John D. Rockefeller
Union Valley
Jobo Garretts
Ben Jurgens
Germany
Sheep Men of
Wyoming
Cheyenne
H. E. Brown
Sheriff's
J. W. Ler
Said County
Evport
al of
School Dist
Gquneral Fund
County
Treas
Qoperer
Petulton
Qheriff
Pease & Sons
Sidney, Nebraska
S.erife
Tobin
Board of Village Trustees
HW. Toms
Sidney Drug Co
the Stoney Dun Co
Scanlon
Board of Village Trustees of
Scannon
Dworak & Vath
Dvorak & Vath
Kruse Bros
Hcense
Kruse Budsg
P. H. N. Schlesinger
P. H.N. Schlesinger
E. W. Grove
Waterloo
F. Heinzman
McAleese Building
Schlitz
Budweiser
Coors’ Select
Kense Brothers
Oregon
Washington
VIA
W. W. Aldridge
B. F Mitchell
Prop
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