Farmers and town growth noted in Nebraska dispatch
Neb Aug 18 1897 report from Sidney Nebraska describes local social and business activity. Ex preacher Roy H. presides at a well attended service. Farmers report hay crops corm and belting improving. Movement of people including Jonas Whitney and Orlando Tefft noted. Town chatter covers new goods, land speculation, mill talk, and potential county division impacting Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Roy
Nebraska Luepod
Adam Tees
F. L. Smith
Jonas Whitney
Soo
Wahoo
Sholmuaker
Charles
Peld
Santon
Orlando
Baer Anderson
Irene Aroun
BM Pe Croek
Hrek Nebaug
Win Mills
Siow
Ie & Pew
Uastler Wind Mill
Taller
Chap- U
Ken Cody
Chappell
Sidney
Union Valley
Union VanLey
Nes
C. J. Osborn
Ravert
Dave George
Thompson
York County
Geedy
Boyer
Cheyenne County
Gering
Bridges For North Platte Reach County Needs, Then Peace
A reader argues for three bridges across the North Platte to serve farmers and taxpayers, noting savings from fewer county trips and reduced outflow to other counties. The letter cites a lack of peace officers and county division concerns, while praising local papers and urging elected officials to act now to assist Blue Creek precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Big Springs
Chappell
Ogalmiian
Ovalalla
Blue Creek
Bparty
Sid Olson
Ludlow
Orn Starvey
Iis Vither
Abe Calloon
Henry Spullman
Atoule
Mr 5
Babcuch
CC Reynolds
Jackson Wros
Abe Stutsman Jr
Abe
Pole Creek
Miso
UW Venture
Leon
Astrust
Ype
Otce
Shin Hind
Chappell notes warm weather, local bonds and bridge quest
Weather lingers cool on August mornings as talks of a $2000 school house bond proceed a school meeting with 32 in favor. Edyth Laycock plans to open Chappell Hotel September 1. Citizens urge a river bridge and irrigation by North Platte ditch. Local items include stock clearing, cemetery burials, travel for contest, and Trumpet office signings for blanks and land forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Cooke
H D Wolf
Chappell Hotel
Edith Laycock
Chappell Cemetery
Chas. Salsbury
William Williams
E R. Ellis
Cyrus Williams
Nils Solden
James G. Seip
M. Elliot
Emma Webb
Ellen Benson
W. J. Wathuau
Drenry Lusticio
Mrs Law
W. B. Parker
D. J. Davis
Chill Lra Brashears
Metropolis
Dan. Shugrue
William Bradley
Sidney
Cheyenne County
North Platte Ditch Company
State Line
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Sidney Gelegrapi
Ribby
Ard
Kev E Jones
Lodge Pole Panthes
Iter
Eaday
Sidney Bol Menat
Sidney Waday
Sidney Wednes
Gosnop
Iwouner
Ts Poor
J. G Glenn
Aed Sayers
Sterling
Key Stone
Liu
Jones
Henry Rains
Cuappellite
Temnorari
Wyoming
Territorial Fair
Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific Railway Company
Kearney
Colo
Fort Collins
D.twyer
F. W. Lafrentz
Secy
Stein Bank Gl
Exchange Ba
S. C. Morgan
Trans Cts A General Bank
Clark
Can.p
Claere SE
Platte River
Camp Clarke
Fort Laramie
Fort Robineos
Idolls
Camp Clark
D. W. White
Balerin
Fotter
Orasikea
H. H. Heemman
Nenky Domer
C E Borgquist
W. C. Teeter
A.K
Sidney Land Oe
Nebraska
We County
Colorado
B. J. Scanlaw
Europe
C. EB. Borgquist
Cunard Line
Front Street
Neubauer
Tobadgos
Rose Street
Front
Second Sts
Bidney, Nebraseha
H. W. Chowins
Wood Yard
Cumberland
Rock Springs
Omowins
Stisiney
West
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