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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
5
George Brownell and Harry N. Martin, both North Platte railroad brakemen, died after a clash at the Union Pacific depot Tuesday evening. A coroner’s jury ruled death from heart disease aggravated by excitement and blows feloniously struck by Martin.
A freight train derailed after hitting a cow near Chappell, delaying traffic about two hours. The cow was damaged. Rumors say Julesburg may become a division point, creating a 145 mile split to Cheyenne, seen as impracticable due to heavy grades and long travel times for firemen. Higgins postmaster changes this week with J. Hasseton resigning and F. J. Ramedell succeeding.
Telegraph story recalls a brutal dog attack on a young boy after a cow outing by Joe Herbert's sons. The elder brother intervened to save the injured child. The narrative also recounts an eighteen car train wreck near O’Farlington with multiple fatalities and wreckage, and notes Union Pacific installing a longer turntable at Sidney to serve large engines.
The Telegraph reports that cattle in western Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming are in splendid condition and shipping will begin early with extensive prospects. Rumors say Sioux reservation settlement will speedily open and railroad companies seek Black Hills connections. Two new stage lines are expected amid prevalence of such rumors. A cavalry band has been active recently.
Army officials plan an inspector visit to the Pine Ridge agency to investigate affairs and likely replace the current agent. Fort Laramie troops stationed for years will arrive in the city early next week and be quartered at Fort Sidney. James De Veau transported 30 000 pounds of government supplies for Fort Robinson earlier this week.
The Cheyenne county board met at the court house in Sidney for a regular session. Attending were Chairman Bert Allington, A D Rose Jr, Wm M Goding, R P Kepler, county attorney, Henry Pavlat, county clerk. They audited and allowed numerous claims across General Fund, Care of the Poor, Bridge, Lodge Pole, and County Drag accounts. A motion approved purchasing six Caterpillar tractors for general use with the new elevating grader. Resolutions corrected assessed values for sections 25-15-49 and 25-15-49 moved to proper figures, and a $3000 Poor Fund was established funded by transferring from General Fund with a levy. They opened a road petition as a public right of way and mandated survey, grading and maintenance as finance permits. Meeting adjourned to August 18 or when called.
A notice states a liberal allowance will be provided for an old battery, enabling extended use or replacement options as part of a broader consumer relief program. The details specify eligibility and applicable terms for qualifying devices.
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