Ghostly rumor fuels Cheyenne county scare across graveyard tale
A Wyoming legend centers on a jailed convict dying of smallpox, rumors of a revenant visiting his family, a doctor accused of taking bribes, and a governor order to uncover the truth. Sheriff McDaniel and a guard party opened a cemetery casket but found the dead man as laid.
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Sidney
Plains
Wyoming
Cheyenne County
Madam Grundy
Lincoln
Bert Polley
Earth
Bert
Soate
Livestock Valuations Hiked by State Board in Cheyenne County
Lincoln state board of equalization raised cattle and horse values in Cheyenne county by 25 percent. Average assessed cattle value reported was 2.93 per head and horses 8.83. Male livestock values were boosted ten percent from 13.12 per head. About one third of the state counties increased livestock valuations.
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State Board of Equalization
Lincoln
Cheyenne
Trio of Weddings Unites Riggs and Runge in Quiet Union
A quiet Monday evening wedding joined M. W. Riggs and Grace C. Runge at the groom’s newly furnished home. Riggs works as a Union Pacific switchman. Runge is the daughter of Gus Runge. A three weeks tour to the Dakotas followed, then a return to Sidney.
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M. W. Riggs
Grace C. Runge
Gunderman
Riggs
Union Pacific
Dakotas
Sidney
Lathrop and Miss Grubb Married in Cheyenne
B A Lathrop former Sidney Telephone Co manager and Miss Luciatha Grubb of Julesburg wed in Cheyenne Wyoming on July 26. The couple will reside in Julesburg. Sidney residents extend warm congratulations to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Lathrop
Sidney Telephone Co
Luciatha Grubb
Julesburg
Cheyenne
Wio
Mr. Lathrop
Sidney
Lathrop
Teelegraph
Mr Ray V Clute and Miss Emma J Hoffman Wed in Early Morning Ceremony
Traveling salesman Mr Ray V Clute and Emma J Hoffman a Pacific House cashier were married Tuesday morning by Judge Tucker in a simple ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray V. Clute
Emma J. Hoffman
Pacific House
Tucker
Base Ball Funds and Amphitheatre Subscriptions at Sidney Park
Statement lists paid subscribers for building an amphitheatre at Sidney Base Ball Park and a July receipts and expenditures report. Notable subscribers include W E Swatzlander 2500, Simon Fishman 500, George Burson 500, FC Beebe 500, Lenox Investment Co 500, Greenlee & Benson 500, Dan Bergman 200, and others. Grand stand receipts total 9 25 for July. expenditures cover grand stand materials, ball ground work, base balls, advertising, and travel to Julesburg and Sidney.
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Sidney Base
Association
Swatzlander
Simon Fishman
Rodmittene
George Burson
Myrons Savrer
Ota Te Teghbas
FC Beebe
Home Land Co Wee
Gallahan
Yng Slp
Ran
BA Jones
Herman Springer Fess
Kivett Land Co
al See
Todd Ath
Henry Redington
Lenox Investment Co
Greenlee & Benson
VanGorder
Veuse & Sons Coe
Dlarper & Wright , i Tawhen
Essig
Thornburg
Leroy Martin
DJ Scanton
Swan Dedrick
TB Dawson
Hed
M H Towin
Frank Tobin
Dan Bergman
Seea
Julesburg
Dalton
Sidney
Union Pacific resumes North River track laying
North Platte Tribune reports track laying on the Union Pacific North River branch has resumed after months of delay. About 850 workers, including 350 foreign laborers, are assigned to four squads to surface, lay steel, and unload material. Track to Lewellen within a week and Oshkosh soon after, with Bridgeport as terminal until river side decision.
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North Platte Tribune
North River
Union Pacific
North Platte
Boadmaster Hammer
Lewellen
Oshkosh
Bridgeport
School Bonds Carry in Local Vote for Addition
The special meeting at the courthouse saw 35 of 38 votes in favor of issuing 15000 in district bonds to expand the schoolhouse. An addition on the west side with a new steam heating plant is planned to improve heating and ventilation, with economy and health benefits cited. Moderator Moe Intosh has a plan picture and the board intends to start work soon.
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Court House
MoeIntosh
Card of Thanks for Anna Jacosson’s Bereavement
We extend sincere thanks to friends who showed sympathy after the death of our daughter Anna at home on July 22 1907 after a short illness of two weeks. Mr and Mrs N Jacosson.
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Anna
N. Jacosson
Sidney Boys Defeat Dalton Club Big Margin in Weekend Game
Sidney 18 Dalton 7 in a Saturday matchup. Regular pitcher Jas Rodman was away in Cheyenne, Curtis started on the mound with Sam Fine catching. Fielding fell short for Sidney but they led from the outset and held the win.
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Sidney Boys
Dalton Club
Sidneyites
Jas. Rodman
Cheyenne
Kimball Club
Shop
Curtis
Sam Fine
Rodman
Our
County Clerk Races Open With Rowen and Wright Nominations
Democratic electors back F A Rowan for county clerk citing his prior service on the board and fiscal stewardship. Henry Snyder and Milton Ahrens seek clerk or treasurer posts with party backing, while Charles Edwards and C M Wright announce Republican candidacies for surveyor and coroner respectively.
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F. A. Rowan
Rowan
Milton Ahrens
Great West
Henry Snyder
Henry
Charles H. Edwards
Boatwood
Weir-Linco
C. M. Wright
Charlie
Wright
Church Services at Apostolic Catholic Church Tomorrow
The Apostolic Catholic Church announces services tomorrow with Eucharist and address at 11:00 am and Evensong with address at 7:45 pm. Church school meets at 10:00 am. Reverend A. S. Corpert presides.
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Apostolic Catholic Church
Senator Sibley Challenges Union Pacific Over Trip Through Colorado
State Senator C A Sibley files a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission against Union Pacific for maintaining a three cent passenger fare on traffic through the state that briefly crosses Colorado. The case centers on alleged injustice to the district as the law of the whole state is seen as nullified by this Colorado segment.
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C. A. Sibley
Union Pacific Railroad
Colorado
Sidney
Sibley
Union Pacific
Falls to His Death on the Railroad Near Cheyenne
Walter C. McManus believed to be from Sidney Nebraska died after being run over by a train near Cheyenne Wyoming. He lay beside Union Pacific trucks twenty seven miles west of Cheyenne with fatal injuries and died at St Johns hospital after a night of injuries. A letter found in his pocket shows plans to visit Miss Burgstron in Oakland California.
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Bridgeport
Walter C. McManus
Sidney
Neb
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
J. F. Lowrey
St. John's Hospital
McManus
Oakland
Cali
J. Burgstron
Cypress Street
Johnny Pantenburg Becomes Full Fledged Union Pacific Conductor
The Union Pacific board of examiners in North Platte approved Johnny Pantenburg as a conductor after a successful test. Wyoming division officials McKeown and Niland visited the town to monitor coal storage progress and yard expansion. The company plans to store 20 000 tons of coal here and extend the Union Pacific yards doubling capacity. John Borgquist rejoined Union Pacific as switch engine fireman. W J House and family moved to North Platte where William became switch engineer.
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Johnny Pantenburg
U. P. Board of Examiners
North Platte
McKeown
Niland
Wyowing Division
Pete Hanson
Union Pacific
John Borgquist
W. J. House
William
Advertised Letters and Local Happenings in Sidney
Unclaimed letters list for Sidney post office dated August 2 1907 includes Chas Meyers Charley Larsen J C Hunter David Holly Stlas Colvin Niles M Christensen Miss Cora Allen Mrs Ida Johnson and E Mcler Non. Local items describe matrimony trends Judge Tucker court fracas in Lodgepole Frank and Ivan Friend fined for saloon damage and peace bonds, a ten minute sermon dog swallowing portion and a pastor soliciting a pup. Frank Allen away at Clay Center for a sick child. Ice cream sold by A A Clark & Co.
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Sidney. Neb
Sidney Post Office
Chas. Meyers
Charley Larsen
J. C. Hunter
David Holly
Stlas Colvin
Niles M. Christensen
Cora Allen
Ida Johnson
E. McLernon
Frank
Ivan Friend
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E. R. Yaegle
First National Bank
McKibbin & Son
Nebraska
Reel
Dawson Lincoln
Denel Keith Cheyenne Kimball
Counties
Lexington and
McKibbon & Son
Osborn Bros. & Mann
Harper & Wright
Sidney, Neb
Frank Pierson
ODD Fellows’ Building
Ghost
Lathrop-Grubb
Clute-Hoffman
Iniyath
Gtabevideet
Eee
W. S. Ropmas
U. P
North River Line
V. F. Kucera
Bulletin Board
A. S. Corpert
Gretna Green
Frank Allen
Clay Center
A. A. Clark & Co
D. J. Scanlon
Metropolitan Hotel
Sidney, Nebr
E. J. Sweet
Sidney,Neb
Gothenburg
O'Kane Building
Superior
U. P. Depot
Bread Sea Loaf
E. E. Rumsey
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