Arbor Day Talk Highlights Origins and Tree Life Parallels
In a discussion on Arbor Day, J Sterling Morton recalls origin in Lincoln Nebraska 1872 and explains the term. He links tree life to human life, noting libraries books and knowledge derive from trees. A Sidney school Arbor Day program follows with multiple classroom dedications and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbor Day
J Sterling Morton
Lincoln
Neb
Academeia
Athens
Socrates
Plato
Agamemnon
Delphos
Menelaus
Helen of Troy
Xerxes
Greece
Nebraska
American Union
United States
Arbor Lodge
Sidney Public
Doran
Kindergarden
Otis Chambers
Vern Leonard
Fannie DeCastro
Schoool First Primary
Schoo
Commissioners Proceedings in Sidney Nebraska April 9 1896
County commissioners meet in Sidney with all members present. Petitions grant road closures and new or vacated routes. cross bay area, Camp Clarke precinct division, and road overseer appointments approved. Bills audited, warrants issued, and meetings adjourned to April 24 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Yard
U. P
Paul Sandoz
Bayard Bridge
Petiton
D. W. White
Camp Clarke
North Platte River
Sidney, Nebr
Local Notes on Belmont Canal and Farm Prospects
The Telegraph reports a week of county happenings with optimism about crop prospects. Belmont, Riverside, and Redington notes describe Canal labor, new tenants like John Dick at Chimney Rock, and Jimmie Iddings moving a house to irrigate fifteen to twenty acres. Belonging workers, water plans, and Hunt’s impending Belmont Canal Company role are discussed alongside livestock and alfalfa success stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Mus Springs
Jim Finn
Mr. de Witt
Jim
North
Essig
Lorren
John Dick
Chimney Rock
Jimmie
Mr. Hendrickson
Alliance Social Notes and Local Happenings
Special Correspondence reports visits by P. C. Lang and family and Mrs. John Covall on the ranch. Carrie Rodgers and John Haynes call at Mr. Smith’s. a large crowd attended Mr. S. A. Petty’s gathering. Miss Carrie Rodgers was uninjured after a horse incident. A dance at Mr. Peterson’s drew a full house with an excellent late supper. J T Rodgers of Alliance seeks cattle for summer work at 12 cents per head monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Lang
Alliance
John Covall
William Fisk
Carrie Rodgers
John Haynes
Smith
S. A. Petty
J. T. Rodgers
J. W. Rodgers
A. D. Rodgers
Mr. Golden
Neb
P. O
Pitying Delph Rest After the Ball Causes Quiet Reflection
The speaker notes he did not speak of Delph because she appeared weary after the ball and he let the 8,000 rest. He believes Mr Jordan has visited Hedberg in the past week and assumes matters have been satisfactorily arranged. Soar WEED.
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Aout Delph
Jordan
Hedberg
Soar Weed
Redington News Roundup and Local Happenings
Special Correspondence reports D M Coulter and guests visiting Colorado last week. Herbert Mackie moves to Middle Creek from Sand Frills. Sam Coulter shows gold fever, Loveland residents send specimens. T S Mackie’s new store counters and shelving in Redington please. Bruce Wilcox gardens, Redington crew busy with Belmont work and horse shoes. Entertainment by Mrs Wolford on the 14th draws praise as school ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Mackie
Middle Creek
Sam Coulter
Mr Coulter
Loveland
Colo
T.S. Mackie
Redington
Tie
Union Pacific Announces Through Pullman Tourist Sleeper
Arrangements give a weekly through sleeper from Minneapolis and St Paul to Los Angeles via Sioux City and Columbus with no change. Cars depart Minneapolis Thursdays 7:40 p.m. and St Paul 8:15 p.m. Return from Los Angeles Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. Space urged. inquire with Union Pacific agents for details.
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Union Pacific
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Los Angeles
Cal
Sioux City
Columbus
Neb
California
New Composite Buffet Smoking and Library Cars On Line
The Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line now operate daily composite Buffet Smoking and Library cars between Salt Lake City and Chicago. These new cars are of latest design with modern improvements and ample reading material including papers magazines and more. The Overland Limited offers daily service and Union Pacific first to inaugurate this westward route. Tickets should read via The Overland Route.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Schools urged to close for Western Nebraska Educational Association
County school boards and teachers are urged to close schools to attend the Western Nebraska Educational Association in Ogalalla on April 24 and 25. The note asks that all attending teachers be granted at least one day’s pay.
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Western Nebraska Educational Association
Ogalalla
C. P. Chambers
Vestibuled Trains Dominate Route to Missouri River
The Resetese Americans note that the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Line offers fast service with no delays at the Missouri River. For full information contact E. R. Breisch, agent U P System.
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Chicago
Union Pacific & Northwestern
Missouri River
E. R. Breisch
U. P. System
Republican League club forms permanent organization
A meeting at the Court House elected officers Hon. G. W. Heist as president and P. R. Borgquist as vice president. An executive committee plans a public headquarters and aims to grow from sixty to over one hundred members with meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican League Club
Court House
G. W. Heist
P. R. Borgquist
H. E. Gapen
H. T. Doran
Chas. Trognitz
M. H. Tobin
C. C. Callahan
James McMullan
T. B. Dawson
Sidney Precinct
Compulsory Attendance and Transfer Practices For District Boards
State Superintendent H. R. Corbett urges county superintendents to publish notices enforcing compulsory attendance and to transfer pupils only with the revised Blank No. 17. Boards must note each warrant and ensure funds are available before payment. Directors should inform districts, and use endorsed warrants if needed to reach payees.
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H. R. Corbett
Testimony on Pain Balm Cure by Rheumatism
An 1894 affidavit reports Charles H. Wetzel of Sunbury Pa using Chamberlains Pain Balm for inflammatory rheumatism. After three bottles he is cured and endorses the remedy. Sworn before Walter Shipman J.P. August 10 1894. sold by W F Bassett.
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Melick's
Chamberlain
Charles H. Wetzel
Sunbury
Walter Shipman
J.P
W. F. Bassett
Social of the Socials at Essig Home
The Christian Endeavor hosts a reception at the Essig residence on Second Street with about fifty guests. A rich program of puzzles, music, and humor entertained all, followed by ice cream, cake, and coffee as the evening wore on.
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Essig
Second Street
High Five Evening at the Stowitts Residence
Friday April 10 guests gathered at Dr and Mrs A D Stowitts for a lively entertainment with cards music and refreshments. Prizes went to Mrs H T Doran and Mr Griffith with consolation to Miss Doran and J S McIntosh. attendees included the Oberfelders Bullocks Atkins Griffiths and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Stowitts
Sidney
H. T. Doran
Mr. Griffith
Miss Doran
J. S. McIntosh
Oberfelder
Bullock
Atkins
Griffith
Bassett
Sidney Democrats Select Delegates for County Convention
The Democrats of Sidney precinct met at the Court House on Wednesday evening and chose delegates for the Democratic County Convention to meet in the city this afternoon. Delegates are D. W. Dick, Wm. Eubank, Pierre Sanders, A. W. Atkins, J. Phillips, D. F. McKee, John Tishue, A. D. Stewitts and Richard Forrest. Atkins elected precinct chairman and Jas. O'Kane secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Precinct
Court House
D. W. Dick
Wm. Eubank
Pierre Sanders
A. W. Atkins
J. Phillips
D. F. McKee
John Tishue
A. D. Stewitts
Richard Forrest
Jas. O'Kane
Unclaimed Letters Advertised in Sidney Nebraska
Advertised letter list for the week ending April 18 1896 at the Sidney Nebraska post office shows unclaimed letters to John W. Oliver and John W. Persons. Callers are asked to say advertised. Pierre Sanders, P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Oliver
John W
Pierre Sanders
P.M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Secertary of Agriculture
J. Sterling Morton
Clarabelle Oberfelder
Laura Sharmer
George Wood
Olio Bertha Hadley
Dame Nature
A.studt
Grace Hart
Gram
Bert Polley
Treu Bertha Daugherty
Owal Dugger
Edward Biter
Ettantane Astenne
Bryant
Porrest
Belle Hower
Keller
Commissioners Proceedings
Bridge Fund
Chas. McCarter
J. H. Daggy
Prdsiren Tha Hae
A. Pease
Special Fund
F. C. Austin Manufacturing Co
J. J. McIntosh
William N. Thompsett
Cheyenne County
Nebr
Mr. Thompsett
W. R. Woop
J. W. Harper
W. C. Bullock
News OF the County
The
Telegraph
Riverside
Belmont and
Mr. Hunt
Omaha
P. E. Wade
Pumpkin Creek
G. J. Hunt
Belmont Canal Company
Jillson
D. M. Coulter
Charley Whipple
Wilber Coulter
Colorado
Bruce Wilcox
Bruce
Freeport
Kindlingwood
Minneapolis and
St. Peels Minn
Angeles
Californian
MIP
Republican League
Mont Favorable
Democratic Caucus
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