Lightning Claims Life Of James Bell On Lodgepole Ranch
Last Saturday James Bell grandson of Mr and Mrs John Paviat Sr and nephew of Mrs J L McIntosh was killed by lightning on Rep Bates ranch near Lodgepole while driving cattle to water. Born in this county twenty one years ago his family moved to Oklahoma when he was seven. He returned in spring of his twenty first year to his birth locality where he won many friends by his helpful nature and strong character. His mother and brother Henry arrived from Oklahoma Tuesday and the obsequies were held that afternoon. J L McIntosh, his uncle, delivered a brief address. The family has wide sympathy in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bell
John Paviat
J. L. McIntosh
Bates
Lodgepole
Joseph Bell
Oklahoma
Lfe
Henry
Eucy
Ay “Leverett Payzant
Roy
Nelson
Walter
Walter Nelson
Cheyenne
William Fulton
P. Westcott
Westcott
A. F. Fleming
D. R. Snyder
Earl Hiett
Shaw
Hiett
H. F. Fleming
Guy Shaw
Fleming
Buffalo County
York County
Liais
Ernest Hietz
Chicagtow
Mr. Hiett
Cheyenne County
John Hajek
W. T. Hiett
Frank Hand
Mr. Hand
Carl Livoni
Sidney
Peter Lenzen
Mr. Lenzen
George Fisher
John P. Fischer
Sidney Telegraph
F. Nelsen
Colorado
Mr. Nelsen
Mary ‘Livonii
Rezanina
Fred Wittig
John Jelenik
William Netnheiser
Charles Hoffmeyer
Will Hoffmeyer
Fritz Brauer
Dan
Cheyenne County Expects Stately Exhibit at State Fair
Cheyenne County plans a strong display at the Lincoln State Fair spanning September 6 to 11. A citizens meeting elected Gus Wellner president and E C Stockwick secretary to lead efforts with Swenson, Bentley, and McIntosh to solicit funds. A $5 cash reward is offered for the best wheat sheaf delivered to Sidney by September 1, 1915, with Dalton, Lodge Pole, Gurley, Sundl invited to join Sidney in the exhibit.
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Cheyenne County
Lincoln
J. L. McIntosh
M. Gus Wellner
E. C. Stockwick
J. M .Swenson
Fenced Fairground Decor by Bassett and Null
The fair ground fence was built and painted with tradesmen signs and artwork by Kenneth Bassett and John Null, showcasing their artistic work on the project.
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Kenneth Bassett
John Null
Cheyenne and Morrill Counties Reach Johnson Settlement
Cheyenne County and Morrill County boards meet in Sidney Nebras ka to pass a resolution approving a contract with Frank B Johnson of Omaha. The agreement covers settling a pending judgment for 8357 40, sharing two thirds to Cheyenne and one third to Morrill, with costs and transcript fees. The session also authorizes road and fence adjustments and designates a new public highway road 268A.
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H. K. Hazzard
Fusha
Hazzard
Lodgepole Precinct
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Frank B. Johnson
Douglas County
Morrill County
Cheyenne County
Board of County Commissioners
Morrill
Board of Commissioners
Omaha
A. L. Timblin
L. R. Barlow
Nels Troelstrup
Frank X. Rihn
H. E. Randall
J. J. Grimes
Frank Putman
Akien
J. J. McIntosh
Some Facts and Not Fancies About Cheyenne County Crops
An extended tour of Cheyenne County farms highlights vast wheat and corn yields, diverse crops, and thriving homesteads. Notable figures include George Wood, C A Foster, Noah Walters, Frank Hand, and John Hajek, with rich reports on threshing, grain storage, and prosperous lawns and gardens. The piece celebrates county prosperity, individual farmers, and the local landscape’s value.
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Rome
Cheyenne County
America
Earth
Great Lakes
Telegraph
George Wood
Slingluff
Hastings
John Buettner
Wood
Cheyenne
C A. Foster
Noah Walters
Frank Tobin
Walters
O. Cc. Dimick
W. BE. Payzant
Nebraska Birth of Wealth and Godly Destiny Praise
A poetic homage from the Omaha Trade Exhibit extols Nebraska as blessed soil with vast deserts transformed by toil. It speaks of wealth for workers, an empire built by willing hands, and a future under divine favor, inviting continued prosperity and communal prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Trap Shooting Tournament At Sidney Gun Club
The Trap Shooting Tournament will be held here on August 24 under the Sidney Gun Club. The event draws sportsmen from local and visiting areas with an attractive program and a predicted large turnout ready to enjoy a good time.
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Sidney Gun Club
Ministers Form Alliance To Improve Sidney Community
Last Monday morning pastors gathered at the M. E. church to organize a ministerial alliance. Officers were elected: Chairman Rev. R. A. Pinkham, Secretary Rev. A. J. May, Treasurer Rev. G. R. Miller. The group aims to boost spiritual moral and intellectual interests and invites layman input as Sidney residents unite for a better city.
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M. E
R. A. Pinkham
A. J. May
G. R. Miller
Sidney
Zahn and Loup City men scout county prospects
G. H. Zahn and a friend from Loup City Nebraska visited the city on Monday to inspect potential developments and assess county possibilities, meeting local officials and discussing opportunities.
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G. H. Zahn
Loup City
Nebraska
Fundinglans Transfer Co. offers mowers and farm gear
In town a local firm promotes its range of mowers hay rakes and cultivators with claims of right price quality and sturdy construction.
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Fundingsland Transfer CO
Ideal Theatre Under New Management Opens August 23
Announcement that the Ideal Theatre will be operated by J A Bentley starting Monday August 23 with new management. The house promises the best films including features comedies and dramas. On Monday evening children under fifteen will be admitted free if they arrive before 7:30.
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the Ideal Theatre
J. A. Bentley
Qwe
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John Bell
Lodgeploe
Stockdick
A. H. Hardy
Gun Club
Sidney, Nebr
Sesson
Johnson Settlement
The
Livons & Son
William S. Hart
Ideal Theatre Co
E. D. Smith
Oberfelder
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