County Board Proceedings Hear Russian Thistle Debate
The August 5 1895 county board meeting in Sidney Nebraska records appointing Carl A Wagner as road overseer for King precinct and approving his bond. A Bayard precinct resolution opposes removing Russian thistles from government and educational lands, and road claims are audited. Adjournment set for Aug 6 with further business on roads and a constable misconduct complaint against Gus Wellner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offics Board
Sidney
Nobr
Lagu
Carl A. Wagner
King Precinct
Bayard Precinct
Bayard
Nebru
O. Wisner
Charles McCarter
Nebraska
U. S
Sidney, Nebr
J. W. Harper
W.W. RR. Wood
Jas. McMullan
Mdge
C. J. Osborn
F. J. Stama
George W. Heist
James L. McIntosh
James McMullan
Gus Wellner
A. W. Atkins
W. R. Woon
Ten to nine Sidney Hall Club loses to Lodge Pole
The Sidney nine traveled to Lodge Pole last Saturday with hopes to win but fell 10 to 9. Baker and Miles excelled for Sidney while Frank Tobin umpired fairly. Lodge Pole with Chappell and Colton players faced rough crowd behavior and questionable calls but the Sidneys delivered solid play in the seventh inning before errors shifted momentum.
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Sidney
Lodge Pole
Chappell
Colton
Sidneys
Baker
Miles
Lodge
Lodge Pole-Chappell-Colton
Kieckers
Lodge Polo
Frank Tobin
Tobin
Picnic at Bordwell's Ranch With Relief Corps Knights
A Thursday night picnic on Bordwell's ranch near town was organized by the Women's Relief Corps in conjunction with the Knights of the Macabbees. The Red Cross ambulance shuttled members and families to the event. games and refreshments followed by late-evening entertainment and returns around midnight.
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Bordwell
Women’s Relief Corps
Knights of the Maccabees
Red Cross Ambulance
Gem
Joe Fritz
Merchant Defies Sunday Closing Law Arrested Then Acquitted
A prominent local merchant ignored Sunday closing orders and was arrested. A jury trial followed, and he was acquitted. In other news, Swan Starken crafts a Lodge Pole stone statue of Buffalo Bill for the North Platte park and plans to exhibit the statue and Sidney Dillon’s boat at the state fair in Omtha.
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Sidney
Swan Starken
Buffalo Bill
North Platte Park
Sidney Dillon
Omtha
Don’t Tobacco Spit Or Smoke Your Life Away
The truthful title promotes No-to-bac as a harmless tobacco cure. It claims to quit nicotine, restore nerves, and aid strength and vigor with positive care or money back. Sold by W. F. Bassett in Sidney Neb and by druggists or by mail from The Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago and New York offices.
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W. F. Bassett
Sidney
Druggista
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce St
Me Regrets If you made the trip via the Chicago Union Pacific Line
The item advertises travel via the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Line with fewest changes to Chicago and eastern cities. It describes ventibuled trains with dining cars first and second class sleepers and free reclining chair cars. For full information contact E R Brelach U P System Dr Price's Cream Baking Power.
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Chicago
Northwestern
E. R. Brelach
U. P. System
Businessmen urged concerted effort to boost Sidney projects
The Telegraph urges Sidney and Cheyenne county merchants to form a business group and actively support irrigation, county and state fairs, a parade, and artesian well efforts. It warns that inactive boards and isolated interests will hurt the town, calling for meetings, committees, and local unity to attract state attention and visitors.
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Sidney
Omaha
Cheyenne County
Judicial Central Committee
Chappell
Nebraska
Cheyenne County Belief in Resuscitation by Citizens
The passage argues that Cheyenne County residents should not accept deaths as final and suggests revival through citizen action, unity, and a steady collective effort to overcome despair. It emphasizes public readiness to act and mobilize resources to rejuvenate the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Redington Correspondent Reports Local Happenings
County news notes residents in town on Wednesday for business. Tarble and Perkins travel for meetings and proof. Haying begins though crop expected light due to scarce water. Beasley and Crigler seen. Wilcox returns from mountain trip. Small grain mostly shocked. Spencer Miller leaves for Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Perkins
Rye Gilman
Sidney
Mr. Perking
William Aukerman
Tom Wilcox
S. Crigler
Eaton Cole
Spencer Miller
Wisconsin
Bridge Opening At Bayard Draws Crowds And Dances
Report from Bayard on the bridge opening with a mile of celebrants dancing along the span. Locals praised the enterprise and noted a lively social scene during the celebration.
Unclaimed Letters Remaining For Week Ending August 10 1805
Advertised letters in the post office at Sidney include Mrs. Alice Hadley Reynolds P. R. and others. Persons calling for these letters should say advertised Pierre Sanders P M.
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AL. Ense
Sidney
Hadley
Alice Reynolds
P. R
Pierre Sanders
P. M
Union Pacific Health Resorts Offer Great Value
You can get more for your money in the sure return of health and enjoyment at any of the many resorts on the Union Pacific System. See your nearest Union Pacific agent. Summer Tour tickets on sale to Sept. 30th. E. L. Lomax Gen's Pass and Ticket Agent Omaha Nebraska.
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Union Pacific
E. L. Lomax
Gen's Pass
Omaha
Neh
Iron gray horse missing near Greenwood Creek with 4P brand
JACK CRITTENDEN offers a liberal reward for the recovery of an iron gray horse branded 4P left shoulder last seen southwest of Greenwood creek. JOHN DAUHERTY advertises a $5 reward for a tan bridle and bit taken from his barn on July 26. Dr Price’s Cream taking Powder Cratains to Ammonia or Alum.
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Greenwood Creek
Jack Crittenden
Camp Clarke
Neh
John Dauherty
Ransacked a random local personal and political
The Telegraph reports on everyday notices from Sidney including visits from J. Treinier and J. Wolfe, repairs on yard engine 901, and a fire destroying Kimball’s lumber yard. It notes elections planning, county meetings, exams, and social events such as a turtle soup contest at the Gem saloon with local figures and travelers passing through.
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J. M. Nelson
Belmont Ditch
Kimball
Jake Gutfreund
Sidney
Denver
Chappell
Chappellites
Cheyenne County
Telegraph
Kirdendall, Jones, & Co
Omaha
W. C. Bullock
Ed Herrington
Miss Wright
Lodge Pole
John Adam
Republican County Central Committee
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Sale
Gutfreund Bros
Slo
Mindemesnor
Hridge Fund
Wrought Iron Bridge Co
Canton
Bayard Bridge
Chas
McCartar
Alliance
Bundsiman
Sidney Hall Club
Meeta
Redington Sud Belmont
Redington
Mr. Asherst
Ray Tarble
Berg
Squire Beasley
Belmont Hill
John Brines
Ogallala
John Duffy
Devel County
Jack Willis
Divide
Pumpkin Creek
L. B. Cary
Gering
Oncone
Brady
O. D. Lyon
Leadville
O. D
Otis Snavely
Art Oliver
Eutraged
Wallace Oosterhoudt
Jo Treinier
J.C. Wolfe
A. R. Bonner
Lucy
Master Harry
North Platte
Colorado
Charley Chambers
John Holden
Fred Gapen
Wm. Volkens
F. C. Jones
Charles Peterson
Charley
F. A. Wilson
Belmont Company
Belmont Brike
Wm. Schnell
Brighton
Colo
John Haggerty
North Platte Valley
Haggerty
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