Harrington Still In as Democratic Nominee Battle Ends
The article recalls a Sixth Congressional convention at Lexington where Mo¢ Harrington of North Platte was nominated after a tense process. It notes a split Populist vote led to a declared field with Neville Taylor Barry and Harrington, and reports on platform battles and a late-night session before adjournment with Harrington remaining a candidate until polls close.
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Lexington
Ancot
Democrats
Mo¢ Harrington
North Platte
CL Harrington
Keith
Adriane
Seneral Barry
Yies
Harrington
Tev Iumination
Neville
Barry
Taylor
Stewart
Darner
Miller
Committee On Platform
Gen
Rhes
Rhea
Gen. Barry
The
Tate
Bart Lowan
Meiner Fusted
Nevalle
Popcom
Cedi Bottaree
Mr Miller
Elistriet
Ceuyets
MC Harrington
Fire devastates town as volunteers save northeast
A massive blaze fueled by strong winds destroyed multiple buildings in a Nebraska town last Saturday. Volunteers and a brigade fought for two hours, saving homes on several streets including the Bergquist and Me Boydder properties. Damages are estimated around 400 dollars with loss of livestock and a corral. Chicago millionaire W Allerton buys 6000 acres of hay land in Wheeler county seeking a large stock farm.
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Southend
Mootens
Seemia
Scone
Bergymat
Jobin
Hanes
MT Sandera
John Hert
Solomonson
Acros
Mie
Brad
Sanders and Hart
Hense
Wieaver
Craowd
Fadden
Naps Sears Neenstrance
Richard Krewe
Sidney
Krueger
Nebraska
G W Allerton
Chicago
Wheeler County
Wedded at High Noon James Grosvenor and Desily Davison
Desily Davison and James Grosvenor wed at the bride’s home in Ickes Nebo, with Rev Moore of Sidney officiating. About 45 guests attended a noon ceremony and a generous dinner, followed by gifts from friends and family including towels, silverware, and china sets.
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Desily Davison
James Grosvenor
Rev Moore
Sidney
Merna Grosvenor
Dan Davison
Ickes
Nebo
Jas. Davison
Grand Island Couple Wed in Cheyenne Ceremony
At Cheyenne Wyoming on Wednesday August 238 Mr A C Truax of Grand Island Nebraska and Miss Clara Belle Thompson of Redington were married officiated by Rev D C Winship. Mrs Judge Heist of Sidney and Mr Paul Treblood of Grand Island attended and were guests of Mrs Heist in Sidney after the ceremony.
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Sidney
Truax
Co. C
22Nd U5. Infantry
Sidney Eyes to Benefit from Burlingtons Stock Yards Plan
A Torn Telegraph notice discusses the proposed sale of the post section in Sidney to attract Burlington interests for large stock and feeding yards. It notes Lodgepole Creek as a water source and a vast range to the east, arguing the Burlington line could turn Sidney into a regional stock trading hub and linking it to Denver and the Sand Hills. The piece questions Union Pacific’s potential response as a trunk line with its own stockyards and grazing access.
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Post
Torn Telegraph
Burlington
Denver
Sidney
Lodgepole
Nebraska
Sand Hills
Union Pacific
Sidney spirits rise with talk of yards and dramatic charity
A local editorial advocates expanding Union Pacific yards to match Burlington moves and boost Sidney Nebraska. The piece praises early livestock unloading for grazing and water, urges regional road building, and promotes a September 1st performance by the Sidney Dramatic Company to benefit the cemetery repair fund. Cast list is printed for the Skating Rink production.
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Sidney Dramatic Company
Old Cemetery Repair Fund
Sir Geoffry Champneys
Sanders Talbot Champneys
J. Barnhart Perkyn Middlewick
Republican Caucus Seeks Seven Delegates in Sidney
Notice states a Republican caucus will be held at the Court House in Sidney precinct on Saturday September 9 at 2 p m for selecting seven delegates to the county convention in Sidney on September 16 1899. Paul R Borgquist chairman.
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Court House
Sidney Precinct
Sidney
Paul R, Borgquist
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